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Event: USFC 140     
Date:   Feb 26, 2017
#R1#
Pioneeri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by WawaWeeeeewaaaa.
Pioneeri throws the left hand but WawaWeeeeewaaaa avoids the punch easily.
Pioneeri throws a combination. WawaWeeeeewaaaa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pioneeri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from WawaWeeeeewaaaa.
Pioneeri throws a good cross that connects.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Pioneeri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa with a nice cross.
Pioneeri fails to land with a series of punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Pioneeri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa misses with a hook.
Pioneeri doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A left lands for Pioneeri.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pioneeri circles away quickly and effectively.
Pioneeri slips under a jab.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pioneeri throws out the jab.
Pioneeri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pioneeri throws a hook but WawaWeeeeewaaaa blocks it.
Pioneeri slips a jab from WawaWeeeeewaaaa.
A head kick misses from WawaWeeeeewaaaa.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa throws a hook but Pioneeri blocks it.#T1#
Pioneeri throws out a powerful jab.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pioneeri counters with a nice uppercut.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Borat WawaWeeeeewaaaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
WawaWeeeeewaaaa lands with a cross.
Some wild striking there from WawaWeeeeewaaaa.
Pioneeri defending well as WawaWeeeeewaaaa loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Pioneeri's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pioneeri just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Pioneeri closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pioneeri creates some space and throws a big elbow, but WawaWeeeeewaaaa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pioneeri laying and praying for a moment but WawaWeeeeewaaaa takes advantage and regains half guard.
Pioneeri not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pioneeri is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pioneeri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Pioneeri is trying to control the action in half guard but WawaWeeeeewaaaa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Pioneeri maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! WawaWeeeeewaaaa could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Pioneeri has cracked it and WawaWeeeeewaaaa is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Pioneeri!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pikku Pioneeri!
During a confident post fight interview, Pikku Pioneeri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: USFC 135     
Date:   Jan 28, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Pioneeri tries to keep at a distance but Man has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pioneeri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pioneeri in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pioneeri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pioneeri lands a nice uppercut.
Man tries to land knees in the clinch but Pioneeri avoids the damage to the body.
Man manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Man effectively controlling the action here.
Man lands a nice shot to the body.
Pioneeri tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pioneeri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pioneeri avoids the elbow strike from Man, against the cage.
Man effectively controlling the action here.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Pioneeri controls his hands.
Pioneeri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Pioneeri lands a right hand.
Man tries to work over Pioneeri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Pioneeri.
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Pioneeri lands a hook that snaps the head of Man backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Man takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pioneeri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man prevents a body shot from Pioneeri.
Man tries to pull guard but Pioneeri won't allow it.
Man tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pioneeri smiles and moves away.
Man lands with a slapping head kick.
Man fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pikku Pioneeri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pioneeri counters with a two punch combo.
Man with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pioneeri to score with a decent uppercut.
Pioneeri lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Pioneeri throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pioneeri lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Pioneeri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pioneeri throwing a counter right hand but Man manages to avoid it.
Man misses with a body shot.
Man lands with a cross.
Man avoids a punch combination nicely.
Man tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Man buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A cross from Pioneeri lands.
Man throws a head kick that half lands. #TD#
Pioneeri shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pioneeri drops an elbow to the side of Man's head. #SUB2#
Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Man is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pioneeri pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Pioneeri is nestled in close to Man, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Man wants to control but Pioneeri is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pioneeri lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pioneeri is looking for a kimura but Man is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pioneeri to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Man is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pioneeri pulls his head out easily.
Man manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pioneeri with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pioneeri has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Man escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pioneeri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pioneeri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4##SUB#
Pioneeri drops back looking for a leg! Man is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Man manages to kick Pioneeri off! Pioneeri jumps back into Man's guard. #SUB2#
Man working for a triangle but Pioneeri defends it easily.
Man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pioneeri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Man throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Man working for a triangle but Pioneeri defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikku Pioneeri dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pioneeri lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#
It looks like Jontte Man has been cut.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Pioneeri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Man moves away from the strike by Pioneeri. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pioneeri prevents a body shot from Man.
Pioneeri throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Pioneeri misses with some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Man.
Man jumps guard but Pioneeri turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pioneeri lands with a left to the head.
Man is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pioneeri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
A hook to the body from Pioneeri. #BC#
Pioneeri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Man throws a head kick but Pioneeri moves out of range. #T1#
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A quick step to the side and Pioneeri tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Man looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jontte Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pioneeri moves out of range of the body kick from Man.
Pioneeri shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Man eats them both and turns towards Pioneeri to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pioneeri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Man tries to land a front kick but Pioneeri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pioneeri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pioneeri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pikku Pioneeri is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Man forces Pioneeri back against the cage and clinches.
Pioneeri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mans head.
Pioneeri throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Pioneeri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pioneeri scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Pioneeri turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pioneeri manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Man's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Pioneeri looks up at the clock and then as Man takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pioneeri smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pioneeri trying to control the position but Man is working away.
Man is trying to control Pioneeri's posture but Pioneeri avoids it.
Man manages to get back to half guard.
Man wants to control but Pioneeri is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pioneeri slips a nice elbow through Man's hands, connecting with Man's forehead.#SUB2#
Man actively working from the bottom here.
Pioneeri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC#
Man is rocked!
Man is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pioneeri scores with a couple of nice shots.
Man is still in real trouble! Can Pioneeri finish him?
Pioneeri scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3##SUB2#
Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Man looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pioneeri working Man over with strikes.
Pioneeri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Man on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pioneeri lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Man quite badly. Man pulls Pioneeri in close trying to recover. Pioneeri postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Man on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Man doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pikku Pioneeri!
After winning the bout, Pikku Pioneeri thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: USFC 130     
Date:   Dec 31, 2016
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Emelienko.
Pioneeri with a nice cross.
Emelienko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pioneeri.
A jab from Pioneeri misses.
Emelienko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pioneeri moves away.
Pioneeri raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pioneeri 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.
Emelienko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Emelienko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pioneeri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Emelienko lands with a nice body punch.
Emelienko throws a low kick but Pioneeri avoids it.
Pioneeri lands with an uppercut that bounces Emelienko off the cage and back into range.
Emelienko throws a jab but it's blocked by Pioneeri.
Emelienko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelienko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pioneeri throws out a counter right but Emelienko avoids it with no problem.
Emelienko stuffs the takedown.
Pioneeri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pioneeri darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Emelienko.
Pikku Pioneeri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A jab from Emelienko misses.
It seemed like Pioneeri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pioneeri lands a really nice looking cross but Emelienko seems unphased.
Pioneeri lands a glancing blow to the side of Emelienko's head.
Emelienko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vladimir Emelienko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pioneeri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pioneeri there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pioneeri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pioneeri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pioneeri lands a nice shot that snaps Emelienko's head back.
Emelienko looks to land a right hand but Pioneeri moved out of range.
Emelienko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pioneeri with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelienko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pioneeri is able to avoid easily.
Pioneeri moves out of range as Emelienko strikes.
Emelienko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Emelienko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pioneeri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Emelienko scrambles back to his feet.
Pioneeri digs a good hook to Emelienko's body.
Emelienko slips under a jab.
Emelienko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pioneeri finds it's way round the side to connect with Emelienko's head.
Pioneeri might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#TD2#
Pioneeri closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Emelienko is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Emelienko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pioneeri wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Emelienko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Pioneeri tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pioneeri has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Emelienko sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pioneeri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Emelienko keeping hold of Pioneeri's head, controlling as best he can.
Emelienko tries to get to full guard but Pioneeri has control of the leg. #T3#
Pioneeri working the head and body with strikes.
Emelienko is looking to improve his position.
Emelienko keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Pioneeri scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pioneeri landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pioneeri looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Emelienko is trying to stand.
Ground and pound from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri trying to advance position but Emelienko counters by regaining guard. #T4#
Emelienko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Emelienko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pioneeri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pioneeri distracts Emelienko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Emelienko has control of Pioneeri's left arm, preventing Pioneeri from doing any damage.
Emelienko continues to stall.
Pioneeri lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Emelienko has his hands on Pioneeri's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pioneeri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pioneeri chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikku Pioneeri dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pioneeri lunges at Emelienko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Emelienko's hand.
Pioneeri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Emelienko has time to react.
Emelienko throws a jab but it's blocked by Pioneeri.
Pioneeri digs a good body shot into Emelienko's ribs.
Pioneeri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pioneeri 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.
Pioneeri misses with a series of wild punches.
Pioneeri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Emelienko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pioneeri. That did some damage!
Pikku Pioneeri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emelienko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Emelienko slips a straight right by Pioneeri.
Pioneeri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Emelienko.
Pioneeri loads up on a big right hand but Emelienko slips the punch.
Pioneeri lands with a kick to the temple. Emelienko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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 swing and a miss from Emelienko.
Pioneeri misses with a straight left.
Emelienko misses with an uppercut. Pioneeri saw that one coming.#T1#
Pioneeri misses with a straight right.
Emelienko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pioneeri lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pioneeri.#CUT2#
It looks like Vladimir Emelienko has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Pioneeri misses the target.
Emelienko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Emelienko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pioneeri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pioneeri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emelienko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pioneeri is out of range.
A slow jab from Pioneeri misses its intended target.
Emelienko tried to counter with a leg kick but Pioneeri avoided it.
Emelienko connects with a right hand. Pioneeri shakes it off.
Pioneeri lands a two punch combo.
Pioneeri works the jab nicely.
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!
Good exchange - Emelienko coming out on top.
Pioneeri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pioneeri throws a hook but Emelienko blocks it.
Pioneeri lands a nice hook to Emelienko's body. Emelienko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheers as Emelienko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pioneeri doesn't seem phased though.
Emelienko throws a low kick but Pioneeri avoids it.#T2#
A left and a right from Pioneeri both land. Nice combination.
Pioneeri misses with a right hand
and Emelienko counters with an inside leg kick.
Pioneeri misses with a straight left.
Pioneeri shoots in for a takedown but Emelienko shows good takedown defense.
Pioneeri slips under a jab.
Pioneeri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Emelienko momentarily.
Pioneeri goes for a double leg but Emelienko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Emelienko continues to drive forward.
Pioneeri tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelienko lands with a hook. Pioneeri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Emelienko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pioneeri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Emelienko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pioneeri scrambles back to his feet.
Emelienko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Emelienko thows a leg kick but Pioneeri checks it
and Pioneeri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emelienko with a jab.
Emelienko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pioneeri throws out the jab.
Emelienko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pioneeri defending well as Emelienko loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Pioneeri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelienko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pioneeri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pioneeri avoids the head kick by Emelienko.
Pioneeri misses with a body shot.
Pioneeri misses with the combination.
Pioneeri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Emelienko scores with a body shot.
Pioneeri loads up on a big right hand but Emelienko slips the punch.
Pioneeri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pioneeri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Emelienko staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Pioneeri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emelienko lands with a nice body punch.
Pioneeri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vladimir Emelienko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pikku Pioneeri.#T4#
Pioneeri misses with a body shot.
Emelienko is looking to slow Pioneeri down with leg kicks.
Emelienko throws a leg kick but Pioneeri checks it.
Pioneeri moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pioneeri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Emelienko sprawls well. Emelienko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pioneeri gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Emelienko. That's going to slow Pioneeri down.
Pioneeri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pioneeri works the jab nicely.
Emelienko scores with a punch to the head.
Emelienko lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pikku Pioneeri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Emelienko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Emelienko defending well as Pioneeri loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Emelienko tenderised Pioneeri's leg. Pioneeri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pioneeri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelienko.
Emelienko scores with a sloppy right hand. Pioneeri should have avoided that one.
Pioneeri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Emelienko staying out of range there.
Emelienko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pioneeri throws a head kick that misses
and Emelienko counters with a good low kick that Pioneeri was not able to check.
A head kick misses from Pioneeri.
Emelienko lands a front kick.
Pioneeri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emelienko.
Pioneeri just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pioneeri misses with an uppercut
and Emelienko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emelienko throws a low kick but Pioneeri avoids it.
Pioneeri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelienko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big right from Pioneeri misses.
Emelienko lands an overhand right.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Emelienko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Emelienko.
Pioneeri checks the leg kick nicely there.
Emelienko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Emelienko's corner calls for a 1-2. Emelienko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pioneeri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pioneeri fails to land the takedown.
Pioneeri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelienko manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Pioneeri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Emelienko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Emelienko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Emelienko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pioneeri throws out the jab.
Pioneeri throws a poor cross that misses
and Emelienko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Emelienko connects with the punch.
Emelienko lands with an uppercut that bounces Pioneeri off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Pioneeri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Emelienko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pioneeri 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.
Pioneeri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Emelienko but Emelienko pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Emelienko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pioneeri.
Pioneeri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emelienko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pioneeri throws a series of punches but Emelienko avoids them all with ease.
Pioneeri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pioneeri loads up on a big right hand but Emelienko slips the punch.
Emelienko throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Pioneeri counter with a right hand.
Pioneeri throws an overhand right that lands on Emelienko's shoulder, as Emelienko tries to avoid the shot.
Pioneeri throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelienko.
Pioneeri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelienko.
Emelienko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pioneeri.
Emelienko lands with a right hand.
Pioneeri ducks right into an uppercut from Emelienko.
A jab from Pioneeri misses.
Emelienko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Emelienko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Emelienko avoids the body shot from Pioneeri. #T3#
Emelienko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emelienko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Emelienko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pioneeri slips a jab from Emelienko.
Pioneeri connects with a right hand. Emelienko shakes it off.
Emelienko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Emelienko misses.
Pioneeri lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pioneeri lands a jab to the head.
Pioneeri misses with a hook. Emelienko ducked under it nicely.
Pioneeri throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Emelienko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Emelienko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Emelienko. No joy for Pioneeri on that attempt.
Vladimir Emelienko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pikku Pioneeri.
Emelienko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Emelienko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Pioneeri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Emelienko misses its target.
Pioneeri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pioneeri 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelienko. Pioneeri does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelienko throws a low kick but Pioneeri avoids it.
Pioneeri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Emelienko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A head kick from Emelienko lands but Pioneeri takes it in his stride.
Emelienko connects with a right hand. Pioneeri shakes it off.
A big right from Pioneeri misses.
Emelienko ducks under a wild hook from Pioneeri.
Emelienko just misses with a punch to the body.
Pioneeri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emelienko tried to counter with a leg kick but Pioneeri avoided it.
An inside leg kick lands from Emelienko.
Emelienko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Pioneeri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Emelienko scores with a nice strike.
Pioneeri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelienko was well out of range. Poor timing from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Emelienko clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Emelienko'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.
#R4#
Pioneeri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pioneeri there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pioneeri fails with the takedown.
Emelienko lands a glancing blow to the side of Pioneeri's head.
Pioneeri avoids the body shot from Emelienko.
Emelienko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pioneeri.
Emelienko cracks Pioneeri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pioneeri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pioneeri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pioneeri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelienko manages to avoid it.
Pioneeri on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pioneeri moves out of range as Emelienko strikes.
Emelienko ducks under a wild hook from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pioneeri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pioneeri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelienko manages to avoid it.#T1#
Emelienko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good standup being displayed there by Emelienko as he connects with a hook.
Emelienko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pioneeri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pioneeri throws a poor cross that misses
and Emelienko counters with a thumping low kick.
Emelienko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pioneeri misses with a takedown attempt
and Emelienko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pioneeri's knee momentarily.
Pioneeri misses with a hook
and Pioneeri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Emelienko punishes Pioneeri's body with a nice straight punch.
Pioneeri is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Emelienko cracks Pioneeri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Emelienko tests Pioneeri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelienko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pioneeri changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Emelienko tries to avoid it but Pioneeri manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Emelienko to the ground. Emelienko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Emelienko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vladimir Emelienko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pikku Pioneeri.
The crowd cheers as Emelienko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pioneeri doesn't seem phased though.
Emelienko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pioneeri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Emelienko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pioneeri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Emelienko.
Pioneeri misses with a looping right.
Pioneeri misses with a hook to the body
and Emelienko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Emelienko tests Pioneeri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Emelienko is looking to slow Pioneeri down with leg kicks.
Pioneeri walks into a left hand.
Emelienko connects with a right hand. Pioneeri shakes it off.
Emelienko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emelienko scores with a sloppy right hand. Pioneeri should have avoided that one.
Emelienko misses with a wild body shot.
Pioneeri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Emelienko is fending him off so far but Pioneeri persists. Nope, Emelienko circles away and we're back to standing.
Pioneeri misses with a left hand
and Emelienko counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Emelienko.#T3#
Emelienko misses with a looping left.
Emelienko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pioneeri is out of range.
Pioneeri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pioneeri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pioneeri defending well as Emelienko loads up on a big left hand.
Pioneeri looks to land a left hand but Emelienko moved out of range nicely.
Pioneeri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Emelienko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Emelienko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pioneeri's calf.
A shot to the liver by Emelienko. Beautiful body shot.
Pioneeri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot by Pioneeri.
Pioneeri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A right-left combo lands from Emelienko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pioneeri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Emelienko lands a body shot.
Emelienko ducks under a wild hook from Pioneeri.#T4#
A clash of legs there as Pioneeri blocks the low kick.
A slow jab from Emelienko misses its intended target.
Emelienko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Emelienko does it's job there.
Pioneeri avoids the body shot from Emelienko.
Pioneeri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelienko throws out the jab.
Pioneeri shoots in but Emelienko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Emelienko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pioneeri.
Emelienko tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelienko. Pioneeri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pioneeri throws out a counter right but Emelienko avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelienko moves forwards but Pioneeri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pioneeri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Emelienko in his tracks.
Emelienko throws a lazy right hand but Pioneeri 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.

Vladimir Emelienko had his way with Pikku Pioneeri in that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Emelienko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Emelienko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pioneeri counters with a left to the body.
Emelienko throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Pioneeri misses its intended target.
Pioneeri takes a swing at Emelienko's ribcage but misses.
Pioneeri throws a hook to the side of Emelienko's head but Emelienko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emelienko slips a jab and a cross from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Emelienko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pioneeri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Emelienko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Emelienko lands the left hand.
Pioneeri displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Emelienko avoids the body shot from Pioneeri.
Emelienko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pioneeri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Emelienko.
Pioneeri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Emelienko swings for the body but Pioneeri moves out of range.
A nice side step and Pioneeri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pioneeri scores with the left hand. Emelienko knows he should have avoided that one.
Emelienko looks to score with a jab to the body but Pioneeri is just out of range.
Pioneeri fails to land with a series of punches.
Emelienko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pioneeri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Emelienko misses the target.
Emelienko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelienko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Emelienko scores with a nice head shot.
Emelienko throws a shot from downtown. Pioneeri moves away and avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Emelienko. That's going to slow Pioneeri down.
Pioneeri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Emelienko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Pioneeri blocks the leg kick.
Emelienko misses with a looping right.
Pioneeri throws a right hand that misses
and Emelienko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pioneeri throws a lazy head kick
and Emelienko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pioneeri swings widly with a right hand
and Emelienko counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pioneeri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emelienko is looking to slow Pioneeri down with leg kicks.
Pioneeri ducks under a wild hook from Emelienko.
Pioneeri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Emelienko.
Pioneeri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Emelienko misses with a straight right.
Pioneeri 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.
Emelienko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pioneeris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pioneeri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pioneeri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emelienko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pioneeri connects with a body shot that sends Emelienko's belly button to the back.
Pioneeri takes one to the side of the head.
Emelienko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pioneeri.
Emelienko throws a low kick, looking for Pioneeri's leg but Pioneeri calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Emelienko tries to bum rush Pioneeri with a series of wild strikes but Pioneeri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emelienko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Emelienko misses the jab.
Emelienko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri misses with an uppercut. Emelienko saw that one coming.
Emelienko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Pioneeri misses.
Emelienko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Emelienko.
Pioneeri throws a right hand that Emelienko ducks under and follows up with a left that Emelienko also avoids with ease.
Emelienko connects with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Pioneeri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Emelienko ducks under a wild hook from Pioneeri.
Nice defenses there by Pioneeri.
A big left from Pioneeri misses.
Sloppy strikes from Pioneeri. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Emelienko motions for Pioneeri to come forward. Emelienko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pioneeri throws a big shot that misses.
Emelienko misses with a hook.
Emelienko tests Pioneeri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pioneeri walks into a stiff left hand from Emelienko.
Emelienko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelienko. Pioneeri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelienko lands with a cross.
Emelienko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pioneeri moves out of range of the body kick.
Pioneeri lands a jab to the head.
Pioneeri throws a body punch but Emelienko moves out of range.
Pioneeri throws an off balance right hand
and Emelienko counters with a solid body kick.
Emelienko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri tests Emelienko's chin there with a solid looking shot.

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 Vladimir Emelienko.
I think Emelienko 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:47
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Emelienko!

Vladimir Emelienko retains his lightweight title!
Vladimir Emelienko decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: USFC 126     
Date:   Dec 10, 2016
#R1#
Romero throws a head kick that half lands.
Pioneeri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Romero counters with a one-two to the body.
Pioneeri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Romero.
Romero unleashes a big counter combination but Pioneeri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pioneeri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero.
Pioneeri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romero throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Romero.
Pioneeri misses with a body shot.
Pioneeri misses with a lunging right hand
and Romero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Romero misses with a head kick.
Pioneeri lands a jab to Romero's midsection.
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!
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pioneeri.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pioneeri throws out the jab.
Romero throws a counter combo.
Romero throws a head kick that half lands.
Pikku Pioneeri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pioneeri avoids the body shot from Romero.
Pioneeri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Romero lands with a kick to the ribs. #T1#
Pioneeri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pioneeri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Romero swings for the body but Pioneeri moves out of range.
Romero blocks a jab.
Pioneeri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pioneeri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Romero throws a series of punches but Pioneeri moves out of range.
Pioneeri throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely.
Romero slips a straight right by Pioneeri.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pioneeri throwing a counter right hand but Romero manages to avoid it.
Romero stuffs the takedown attempt from Pioneeri. Pioneeri gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice side step and Romero releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Romero slips under a jab from Pioneeri.
Romero throws a big counter head kick but Pioneeri avoids it with no problem.
Pioneeri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Pioneeri avoids the body shot from Romero.
Pioneeri is looking to counter punch.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Pioneeri moves away and avoids it.
Pioneeri misses with a wild body shot.
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pioneeri. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero looks to land a combination but Pioneeri avoids it well.
Pioneeri throws a jab but it's blocked by Romero.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
Pioneeri missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Romero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pioneeri misses with an uppercut.
Romero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Pioneeri.
Romero staying out of range there.
Pioneeri takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pioneeri jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Romero throws a shot to the body.
Pioneeri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Romero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pioneeri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pioneeri misses with a straight right.
Pioneeri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Romero doesn't seem bothered though.
Pioneeri has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pioneeri misses with a hook.
Romero on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pioneeri throws out the jab.
Romero throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pioneeri throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily.
Romero unleashes a big counter combination but Pioneeri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pioneeri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pioneeri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Pioneeri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pioneeri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Romero moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Romero throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pioneeri's head.
Pioneeri misses with a looping left.
Pioneeri scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Pioneeri misses its intended target.
Romero is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pioneeri scores with a nice right hand.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pioneeri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A cross from Pioneeri lands.
Pioneeri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pioneeri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pioneeri misses with a right hand
and Romero counters with a left and a right that stings Pioneeri.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pioneeri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Romero doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Pioneeri slips the punch.
Pioneeri throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aquiles Romero will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Romero slips under a jab from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range.
Pioneeri throws a lazy uppercut
and Romero counters with a straight right hand.
Romero is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pioneeri rather than just go for the knockout.
Pioneeri looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Pioneeri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pioneeri is looking to counter punch.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pioneeri.
Romero throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Romero slips a jab from Pioneeri.
Aquiles Romero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pioneeri dives in for a single leg takedown but Romero sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Pioneeri backs off Romero throws a huge counter combo but Pioneeri manages to avoid it all.
Pioneeri throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pioneeri misses with a wild combination.
Romero throws a counter combo.
Romero closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A slow jab from Romero misses its intended target. #T1#
Romero slips a jab from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range.
As Pioneeri backs off Romero throws a huge counter combo but Pioneeri manages to avoid it all.
Pioneeri throws a nice looking combination but Romero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pioneeri looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.
Romero lands with a hook. Pioneeri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pioneeri lands a lovely overhand right.
Pioneeri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero throws a shot to the body.
Pioneeri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Romero circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Pioneeri. Those never looked like landing.
A left lands for Pioneeri.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Pioneeri moves out of range easily.
Pioneeri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
Pioneeri throws a head kick but Romero moves out of range.
Pioneeri misses with a left hand
and Romero counters with a three punch combo that has Pioneeri backing up. Pioneeri nods at Romero to acknowledge the strikes.#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!
Pioneeri scores with a head kick. Romero tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pioneeri is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Romero.
Pioneeri takes one to the side of the head.
Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pioneeri looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range.
Pioneeri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Romero momentarily.
Pioneeri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pioneeri loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
Romero appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pioneeri looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Pioneeri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Pioneeri.
Romero dodges the punch combination from Pioneeri.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pioneeri.
Pioneeri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Romero's head backwards.#T3#
Pioneeri misses with a two punch combination.
Pioneeri slips a jab and a cross from Romero.
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pioneeri misses with a few strikes there.
Romero staying out of range there.
Romero steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Romero misses with a series of wild punches.
Pioneeri misses with a left hand
and Romero counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pioneeri looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Pioneeri looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range.
Pioneeri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pioneeri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romero lands a nice hook to Pioneeri's body. Pioneeri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Pioneeri misses.
Romero feints a counter leg kick.
Pioneeri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.#T4#
Pioneeri misses with a lunging right hand
and Romero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pioneeri throws a right hand that Romero ducks under and follows up with a left that Romero also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pioneeri just misses with a punch to the body.
Pioneeri blocks a head kick by Romero.
Pioneeri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Romero. Those never looked like landing.
Pioneeri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Romero as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikku Pioneeri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romero looks for the body kick but Pioneeri saw that one coming.
Pioneeri throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Romero misses with a straight right.
Romero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Romero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pioneeri.
Romero slips a jab from Pioneeri.
Romero throws a counter combo.
Pioneeri moves away from the strike by Romero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aquiles Romero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Pioneeri misses with an uppercut.
Aquiles Romero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romero throws an off balance right hand
letting Pioneeri counter with a right hand.
Nice cross by Romero.
Pioneeri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pioneeri misses with a wild combination.
Pioneeri misses with an uppercut.
Romero throws a right hand that Pioneeri ducks under and follows up with a left that Pioneeri also avoids with ease.
Pioneeri missing with a left hand there. Romero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheers as Romero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pioneeri doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pioneeri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Romero.
Pioneeri jabs at Romero's body.
A big right from Pioneeri misses.
Romero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pioneeri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Romero. Pioneeri does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Pioneeri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Pioneeri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pioneeri jabs Romero right on the nose. Romero blinks but takes it well.
Pioneeri misses with a double jab.
Nice shot lands for Romero.
Pioneeri misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Pioneeri.
Romero misses with a body kick.
Pioneeri throws a poor cross that misses
and Romero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pioneeri throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero connects with a jab.
Pioneeri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Pioneeri misses the target.
A jab from Pioneeri misses.
Romero looks to land a body kick but Pioneeri moved away.#T2#
Romero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Romero.
Pioneeri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from Romero misses.
Pioneeri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Romero on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pikku Pioneeri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romero takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Romero slips under a jab from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.
Romero defending well as Pioneeri loads up on a big left hand.
Romero lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pioneeri moves out of range as Romero strikes.
Romero takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pioneeri.
Romero was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pioneeri avoids the body shot from Romero.
A jab from Pioneeri finds it's way through Romero's defenses.
Pioneeri connects with a nice looking jab.
Romero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pioneeri on the side of the head.
Romero lands a really nice looking cross but Pioneeri seems unphased.
Pioneeri throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily.
Pioneeri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pioneeri loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
Romero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Romero slips a jab from Pioneeri.
Romero slaps away a takedown attempt from Pioneeri, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Romero lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pioneeri backs up against the cage. #T4#
Romero cracks a nice hook into Pioneeri's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pioneeri.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pioneeri lands with an uppercut that bounces Romero off the cage and back into range.
Pioneeri throws a poor cross that misses
and Romero counters with a straight right hand.
Pioneeri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romero.
Pioneeri lands with a nice combination. Romero backs away looking to recover.
Danga de danga de dang - Romero scores with a four punch combination!
Pioneeri misses with the combination.
Aquiles Romero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Romero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

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 Pikku Pioneeri.
I think Romero has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: USFC 121     
Date:   Nov 05, 2016
#R1#
Molovgomedov slips a straight right by Pioneeri.
Pioneeri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Molovgomedov throws a body punch but Pioneeri moves out of range.
Molovgomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Molovgomedov misses the target. #CL2#
Molovgomedov rushes Pioneeri and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Molovgomedov misses with the head strike.
Molovgomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Molovgomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pioneeri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Pioneeri. #BC2#
Molovgomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by Pioneeri.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molovgomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Molovgomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Molovgomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by Pioneeri as he checks the leg kick.
Pioneeri misses with a series of wild punches.
Pioneeri scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Molovgomedov moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Pioneeri.
Molovgomedov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pioneeri misses with an uppercut. Molovgomedov saw that one coming.#CL2#
Molovgomedov clinches up against the cage.
Pioneeri throws a punch but it's blocked by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov is struggling to control the position.
Pioneeri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pioneeri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Molovgomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pioneeri backwards.
Pioneeri drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Molovgomedov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Molovgomedov tries to work over Pioneeri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pioneeri throws a punch but it's blocked by Molovgomedov.
Pioneeri swings wildly with an uppercut but Molovgomedov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Pioneeri wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Molovgomedov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molovgomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Pioneeri's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pioneeri throws a punch but it's blocked by Molovgomedov.
Pioneeri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Molovgomedov backwards.
Pioneeri working aggressively here.
Molovgomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pioneeri backwards. #BC2#
Molovgomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Molovgomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Molovgomedov.
An attempted straight right counter from Pioneeri misses the target.
Pioneeri throws a head kick that misses.
Pioneeri takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Molovgomedov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pioneeri checks a leg kick.
Molovgomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pioneeri to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Pioneeri looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Pioneeri thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Molovgomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pioneeri takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Molovgomedov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Molovgomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Pioneeri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pioneeri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Molovgomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Pioneeri has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pioneeri is trying to control the action in half guard but Molovgomedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pioneeri missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Ground and pound from Pioneeri.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pioneeri trying to control the action but Molovgomedov is working from the bottom.
Molovgomedov is looking to escape.
Pioneeri throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Molovgomedov to regain full guard.
Pioneeri postures up in Molovgomedov's guard and throws a big left but Molovgomedov blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pioneeri forces his way into half guard.
Pioneeri seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pioneeri seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pioneeri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Molovgomedov defending well though.
Pioneeri thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Molovgomedov's head. #SUB#
Pioneeri is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Molovgomedov has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pikku Pioneeri will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Pioneeri.
Molovgomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pioneeri was well out of range. Poor timing from Molovgomedov.
The fighters circling - Pioneeri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pioneeri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov tries to land a front kick but Pioneeri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pioneeri with a jab.
Pioneeri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Molovgomedov.
Good leg kick by Molovgomedov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pioneeri looks to land a right hand but Molovgomedov moved out of range.
Molovgomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri misses with an uppercut. Molovgomedov saw that one coming.
Pioneeri's corner calls for a 1-2. Pioneeri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pikku Pioneeri is winning the standup battle so far.
Pioneeri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Molovgomedov feints a counter leg kick.
Pioneeri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Molovgomedov can do to turn this around?
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 Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov throws a solid leg kick but Pioneeri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov throws a leg kick that misses.
Pioneeri throws a big counter combination but Molovgomedov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pioneeri looks for a takedown but Molovgomedov sprawls well.
Molovgomedov lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Pioneeri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pioneeri blocks a head kick by Molovgomedov.
Pioneeri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Molovgomedov slips a straight right by Pioneeri.
Pioneeri throws a lazy right hand but Molovgomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Molovgomedov counters with a body kick.
Molovgomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab from Molovgomedov.
Pioneeri cracks Molovgomedov with a good jab.
Molovgomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Molovgomedov feints a counter leg kick.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pioneeri.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pioneeri postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pioneeri misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pioneeri throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Molovgomedov works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T2#
Pioneeri missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Pioneeri is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Molovgomedov is looking to escape.
Molovgomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Molovgomedov tries to kick Pioneeri off in order to stand up. Pioneeri Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Pioneeri scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pioneeri working the ground and pound but Molovgomedov is defending the strikes.
Pioneeri prevents Molovgomedov from escaping the position.#T3#
Molovgomedov is trying to improve his position.
Pioneeri in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ground and pound from Pioneeri seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
What's Molovgomedov going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Molovgomedov stops Pioneeri from passing to mount.
Molovgomedov is pushing Pioneeri's head away, looking to escape. Pioneeri manages to hold on to the position though.
Pioneeri throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pioneeri throws a strike aimed at the side of Molovgomedov's head but Molovgomedov avoids it well.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pioneeri prevents Molovgomedov from escaping the position.
Molovgomedov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pioneeri connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Pioneeri working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pioneeri connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Molovgomedov some visible discomfort.
Pioneeri throwing strikes but Molovgomedov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Pioneeri tries to bench press Molovgomedov off him but Molovgomedov keeps the position.
Molovgomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pioneeri keeps working.
Pioneeri sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikku Pioneeri dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Molovgomedov throws a right hand that Pioneeri ducks under and follows up with a left that Pioneeri also avoids with ease.
Molovgomedov throws a wild body kick that Pioneeri sees coming a mile off.
Pioneeri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pioneeri misses with an uppercut. Molovgomedov saw that one coming.
Pioneeri blocks the body kick.
Molovgomedov throws a wild body kick that Pioneeri sees coming a mile off.
Pioneeri throws a body punch but Molovgomedov moves out of range.
Pioneeri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pioneeri digs a good hook to Molovgomedov's body.
Molovgomedov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pioneeri.
Pioneeri throws a jab but it's blocked by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Molovgomedov misses with a low kick.
Molovgomedov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pioneeri scores with a jab.
Pioneeri misses with a wild body shot.
Pioneeri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Molovgomedov responds with a good body kick, but Pioneeri manages to step out the way in time.
Molovgomedov scores with a jab. Pioneeri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Molovgomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Molovgomedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pioneeri. #T1#
Pioneeri misses with a hook.
Pioneeri blocks the body kick.
Molovgomedov is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Pioneeri gets a takedown into half guard.
Molovgomedov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Molovgomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pioneeri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Molovgomedov tries to kick Pioneeri off but Pioneeri keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Pioneeri scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Molovgomedov gets back to full guard.
Molovgomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pioneeri is one step ahead there.
Pioneeri throws a big right hand that misses.
Molovgomedov has momentary wrist control but Pioneeri slips an elbow through the middle.
Pioneeri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pioneeri working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Molovgomedov's head.
Pioneeri working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Molovgomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Pioneeri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pioneeri trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Molovgomedov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pioneeri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Molovgomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pioneeri prevents Molovgomedov from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pikku Pioneeri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pioneeri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pioneeri postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pikku Pioneeri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pioneeri trying to control the position from guard on top but Molovgomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pioneeri looking to sit in guard and control but Molovgomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pioneeri controls Molovgomedov momentarily but Molovgomedov frees himself. #T4##SUB#
Pioneeri looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pioneeri trying to keep a closed guard but Molovgomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Molovgomedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pioneeri is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Riley Molovgomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pikku Pioneeri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pioneeri, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pikku Pioneeri!

Pikku Pioneeri decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Infinity: 155 tourny Rd 2     
Date:   Sep 11, 2016
#R1#
Pioneeri throws a series of punches but Molovgomedov moves out of range.
Crunch! Molovgomedov slams his shin into Pioneeri's torso.
Pioneeri lands a nice hook to Molovgomedov 's body. Molovgomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pioneeri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Pioneeri misses.
Molovgomedov moves away from the strike by Pioneeri.
Molovgomedov lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD#
Molovgomedov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pioneeri's guard.
Molovgomedov preventing the sweep.
Molovgomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pioneeri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Molovgomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pioneeri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Molovgomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Pioneeri's legs - danger averted.
Molovgomedov landing with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Pioneeri working for a triangle but Molovgomedov defends it easily.
Molovgomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Molovgomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Molovgomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Pioneeri is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.#SUB2#
Molovgomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Pioneeri is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pioneeri keeping moving, preventing Molovgomedov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pioneeri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Pioneeri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Molovgomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Molovgomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Pioneeri has his foot on Molovgomedov 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Molovgomedov works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB2#
Pioneeri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pioneeri keeping moving, preventing Molovgomedov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Molovgomedov is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Pioneeri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Molovgomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Molovgomedov stands up over Pioneeri, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Molovgomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pioneeri is keeping the position for now.
Pioneeri keeping moving, preventing Molovgomedov from controlling successfully.
Molovgomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Molovgomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Molovgomedov lands a couple of elbows.#T3##SUB2#
Pioneeri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Pioneeri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Molovgomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pioneeri working a defensive guard but Molovgomedov passes into half guard.
Pioneeri gets full guard.#SUB2#
Pioneeri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Molovgomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Molovgomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Pioneeri throws his legs up looking for a submission but Molovgomedov uses it to pass to side control.
Molovgomedov is chipping away with strikes.
Molovgomedov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pioneeri tries to buck Molovgomedov off but Molovgomedov is having none of it.
Molovgomedov is chipping away with strikes. #T4#
Molovgomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pioneeri keeps working.
Molovgomedov scoring with punches from side control.
Molovgomedov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Molovgomedov wants to control but Pioneeri is keeping him busy.
Pioneeri stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Molovgomedov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pioneeri some visible discomfort.
Pioneeri is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Molovgomedov 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molovgomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molovgomedov is trying to control. Pioneeri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Molovgomedov uses his free foot to push down on Pioneeri's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pioneeri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Molovgomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Molovgomedov 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Molovgomedov looks for the body kick but Pioneeri saw that one coming.
Pioneeri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been told by Molovgomedov 's head coaches at Condor Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Molovgomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Molovgomedov misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Pioneeri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pioneeri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Molovgomedov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pioneeri's sensitive parts.
Molovgomedov wants to clinch.
Pioneeri throws an off balance right hand
and Molovgomedov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pioneeri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Molovgomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pioneeri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Molovgomedov . That's going to slow Pioneeri down.
Molovgomedov is looking to chop away at Pioneeri's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molovgomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pioneeri misses with a hook.
Molovgomedov is looking to slow Pioneeri down with leg kicks.
Pioneeri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pioneeri cracks Molovgomedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pioneeri misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Pioneeri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Molovgomedov has time to react.
Molovgomedov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Molovgomedov blocks a head kick by Pioneeri.
Molovgomedov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Molovgomedov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Molovgomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Pioneeri, looking for a takedown. Molovgomedov pushes Pioneeri against the cage but Pioneeri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Molovgomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Molovgomedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Molovgomedov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pioneeri sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pioneeri trying to hold on to Molovgomedov 's head to control him but Molovgomedov postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molovgomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Molovgomedov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Pioneeri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Molovgomedov pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Molovgomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pioneeri with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pioneeri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Molovgomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Molovgomedov wants to control from the top but Pioneeri keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pioneeri looking for a guillotine here but Molovgomedov defends easily.
Pioneeri looking for a sweep. Not yet Pioneeri, not yet. #T3#
Molovgomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pioneeri is retaining full guard.
Molovgomedov distracts Pioneeri with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pioneeri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Molovgomedov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Molovgomedov looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Pioneeri isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Molovgomedov stacks Pioneeri on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Molovgomedov !
Pioneeri gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Pioneeri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pioneeri on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Molovgomedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pioneeri sees it coming and defends easily.
Molovgomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pioneeri keeps working. #T4#
Molovgomedov is nestled in close to Pioneeri, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Molovgomedov working Pioneeri over with strikes.
Pioneeri tries to roll over but Molovgomedov keeps him under control.
Molovgomedov wants to take a breather but Pioneeri is having none of it.
Molovgomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Molovgomedov is trying to control. Pioneeri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pioneeri gets full guard.
Molovgomedov stands and throws Pioneeri's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pioneeri is looking to regain half guard here but Molovgomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Molovgomedov landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Molovgomedov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pioneeri tests Molovgomedov 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Molovgomedov takes one to the chin there.
Molovgomedov slips under a jab.
Molovgomedov misses with the body kick
and Pioneeri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pioneeri is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pioneeri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Molovgomedov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pioneeri takes a swing at Molovgomedov 's ribcage but misses.
Molovgomedov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pioneeri manages to circle out of the way.
Molovgomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pioneeri moves away.
Molovgomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Molovgomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pioneeri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Molovgomedov moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molovgomedov trying to stall but Pioneeri improves his position.
Pioneeri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Molovgomedov misses with a body punch.
Molovgomedov effectively controlling the action here.
Molovgomedov scores a nice knee to the body. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Pioneeri fails to land.
Molovgomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pioneeri can do to turn this around?
Molovgomedov landing knees to the head.
Molovgomedov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pioneeri avoids it.
Pioneeri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pioneeri lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pioneeri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pioneeri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Molovgomedov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Molovgomedov stalls.
Pioneeri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Molovgomedov blocking some punches.
Pioneeri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pioneeri misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Molovgomedov .
A body shot lands from Molovgomedov .
Pioneeri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pioneeri scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Molovgomedov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Molovgomedov tries to land a knee to the head but Pioneeri blocks with his arms.
Pioneeri misses with a punch on the inside.
Molovgomedov tries a knee to the head but Pioneeri blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pioneeri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pioneeri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A left hand lands to the body for Molovgomedov .
Pioneeri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pikku Pioneeri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Molovgomedov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pioneeri throws a head punch that misses.
Pioneeri lands a nice shot to the body.
Pioneeri lands a left hand.
Pioneeri lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Molovgomedov .
Pioneeri lands a nice uppercut.
Molovgomedov pushes off an throws an elbow but Pioneeri leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Molovgomedov tries a knee to the head but Pioneeri blocks it. #T3#
Pioneeri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Molovgomedov tries to throw a body punch but Pioneeri avoids it by throwing Molovgomedov back against the cage.
Pioneeri throws a head punch that misses.
Pioneeri tries a body shot but Molovgomedov blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Molovgomedov .
Pioneeri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Molovgomedov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Molovgomedov .
Pioneeri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pioneeri takes a shot to the head.
Molovgomedov lands a good knee to the midsection. Pioneeri won't want to take too many of those.
Molovgomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Molovgomedov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pioneeri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pioneeri working aggressively here.
Pioneeri working aggressively here.
Pioneeri takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right from Molovgomedov .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pioneeri lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Pioneeri changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Molovgomedov fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Molovgomedov forces Pioneeri back against the cage and clinches.
Henry Molovgomedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Molovgomedov landing knees to the body.
Molovgomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Molovgomedov misses with a knee strike.
Molovgomedov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pioneeri has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Molovgomedov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pioneeri can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Pioneeri fails to land.
Molovgomedov blocks an uppercut.
Molovgomedov lands an elbow just above Pioneeri 's eye.
Pioneeri throws a punch but it's blocked by Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Pioneeri.
A head punch on the inside from Pioneeri fails to land.
Molovgomedov blocks an uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Molovgomedov !

 

Event: Infinity: 155 Title Tournament     
Date:   Aug 10, 2016
#R1#
Nice cross by Pioneeri.
Hoover throws a hook to the side of Pioneeri's head but Pioneeri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pioneeri scores with a jab. Hoover acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pioneeri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pioneeri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice defenses there by Hoover.
Pioneeri throws a big shot that misses.
Hoover displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pioneeri throws out the jab.
Hoover lands a body shot.
Pioneeri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've been told by Hoover's head coaches at Helsinki Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pioneeri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Hoover clinches up with Pioneeri and pushes him back against the cage.
Pioneeri working aggressively here.
Pioneeri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Pioneeri.
Hoover lands a left hand.
Pioneeri throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoover.
Pioneeri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoover lands a knee to the body.
Pioneeri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pioneeri as Hoover tries to tie him up.
Hoover tries to stall but Pioneeri uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1#
Hoover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pioneeri is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hoover using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pioneeri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hoover is looking to control Pioneeri's arms but Pioneeri gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hoover has his back to the cage.
Hoover lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hoover is defending well.
Pioneeri tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dominic Hoover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pikku Pioneeri.
Pioneeri misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pioneeri.
Pioneeri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hoover tries to work over Pioneeri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoover tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pioneeri's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Pioneeri fails to land.
Pioneeri scores with a shoulder strike.
Hoover pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pioneeri is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Hoover stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hoover landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hoover blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Pioneeri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pioneeri scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoover takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pioneeri ducks under a wild hook from Hoover.
Hoover looks to score with a jab to the body but Pioneeri is just out of range.#TD2#
Pioneeri feints and as Hoover raises his hands in defense, Pioneeri changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hoover controls Pioneeri momentarily but Pioneeri frees himself.
Hoover wants to sweep here but Pioneeri controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hoover seems keen to control Pioneeri's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pioneeri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pioneeri cracks Hoover with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Hoover is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pioneeri is aware though and is defending well.
Pioneeri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Pioneeri chips away with some ground and pound.
Pioneeri trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pioneeri looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pioneeri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pioneeri's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hoover working a defensive guard here.
Hoover is pulling down on Pioneeri's head. It's preventing any offense from Pioneeri, at least for the moment.
Hoover bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pioneeri's guard. #REVR##T4#
Pioneeri working a defensive guard here.
Hoover trying to control but Pioneeri is working from the bottom.
Hoover's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Pioneeri has his foot on Hoover's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hoover works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Pioneeri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hoover is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Pioneeri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hoover doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hoover manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pioneeri keeping moving, preventing Hoover from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pioneeri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoover defends it easily.
Pioneeri can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hoover controls the pace.
Hoover looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Pioneeri is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikku Pioneeri dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hoover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pioneeri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoover missing with a left hand there. Pioneeri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pioneeri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pioneeri connects with a right hand. Hoover shakes it off.
Pioneeri misses with a looping left.
Hoover ducks under a wild hook from Pioneeri.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hoover.
Hoover throws a body punch but Pioneeri moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Pioneeri misses.
Hoover slips a jab from Pioneeri.
Hoover takes one on the button.
Hoover on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoover lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pioneeri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoover's hands.
Hoover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pioneeri! But no joy.
Dominic Hoover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoover takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pioneeri lands a right hook to the body.
Pioneeri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Hoover clinches.
Pioneeri tries a body shot but Hoover blocks it. #T1#
Hoover throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pioneeri blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Pioneeri fails to land.
Pioneeri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Hoover.
Pioneeri has Hoover pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hoover manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hoover misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pioneeri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pioneeri has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hoover seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pioneeri can turn it around.
Hoover unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoover.
Hoover missing with knees to the body.
Pioneeri throws a head punch that misses.
Hoover scores with a knee to the head.
Pioneeri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hoover blocks an uppercut.
Hoover blocks an uppercut.
Hoover tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hoover using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pioneeri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hoover stalling the fight.
Hoover works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Hoover crunches a lovely knee into Pioneeri's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pioneeri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pioneeri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoover lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pioneeri backwards.
Pioneeri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pioneeri can't find room to land a body shot as Hoover controls the action.
Pioneeri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoover.
Pioneeri working aggressively here.
Hoover lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hoover pushes off an throws an elbow but Pioneeri leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pioneeri drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoover pushes Pioneeri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hoover struggles to land a body shot inside as Pioneeri controls his hands.
Hoover lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pioneeri lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Pioneeri misses with some punches.
Hoover pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hoover lands a nice elbow.
Pioneeri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Hoover.
Hoover lands a good knee to the midsection. Pioneeri won't want to take too many of those.
Pioneeri is breathing heavily.
Pioneeri avoiding damage as Hoover throws knees to the body.
Pioneeri misses with a punch on the inside.
Pioneeri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pioneeri swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dominic Hoover has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hoover looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hoover lands a shot to the body.
Pioneeri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pioneeri is looking to break free of the clinch but Hoover has double underhooks.
Hoover is struggling to control the position.
Hoover can't find room to land a body shot as Pioneeri controls the action. #T4#
A short right from Hoover on the inside.
Pioneeri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pioneeri misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Pioneeri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pioneeri avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice side step and Pioneeri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hoover throws a body shot but no joy.
Pioneeri missing with a left hand there. Hoover was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pioneeri takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pioneeri misses with the combination.
Hoover scores with a shot to the body.
Hoover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pioneeri.
Hoover goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoover fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pioneeri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Hoover dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hoover throws a body punch but Pioneeri moves out of range.
Pioneeri stalks Hoover and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hoover's face. Hoover staggers backwards, shaken.
Pioneeri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hoover tries to work over Pioneeri's front leg with a kick but Pioneeri checks it.
Pioneeri cracks Hoover with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hoover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Hoover has Pioneeri up against the cage in a clinch.
Pioneeri misses with the head strike.
Pioneeri misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoover misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pioneeri prevents a body shot from Hoover.
Hoover missing with knees to the body.
Hoover tries to work over Pioneeri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoover using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoover lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hoover working aggressively here. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pioneeri.
Hoover trying to land knees to the body.
Hoover is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hoover scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pioneeri has a couple of punches blocked by Hoover.
Hoover throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hoover struggles to land a body shot inside as Pioneeri controls his hands.
Hoover blocks an uppercut.
Pioneeri can't find room to land a body shot as Hoover controls the action.
Pioneeri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoover is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pioneeri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pioneeri misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pioneeri.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoover creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pioneeri scores with a shot to the side of Hoover's head.
Pioneeri throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoover. #T2#
Hoover lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pioneeri swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoover throws an elbow but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoover throws an elbow that misses.
Hoover tries a body shot but Pioneeri blocks it.
Hoover putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pioneeri in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pioneeri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pioneeri tries for a takedown but Hoover manages to get underhooks.
Hoover makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hoover landing knees to the body.
Hoover lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pioneeri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hoover lands a knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoover.
Pioneeri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hoover lands a good knee to the midsection. Pioneeri won't want to take too many of those.
Hoover tries to throw a body punch but Pioneeri avoids it by throwing Hoover back against the cage.
Hoover makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hoover working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Hoover scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pioneeri tries to work over Hoover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoover lands an elbow inside.
Hoover lands an elbow that stopped Pioneeri in his tracks for a moment.
Pioneeri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pioneeri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoovers head.
Good body shot from Pioneeri.
Hoover is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pioneeri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoover blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoover.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pioneeri wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoover won't allow it.
Hoover creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pioneeri's defenses.
Pioneeri managing to block the knees to the body from Hoover. #T4#
Hoover lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoover lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pioneeri backwards.
Pioneeri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoover is pushing Pioneeri up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pioneeri lands with a left to the head.
Hoover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pioneeri is defending well for now.
Pioneeri misses with a body punch.
Hoover with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hoover looking to throw knees to the head but Pioneeri is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hoover obliges.
Pioneeri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Pioneeri has picked Hoover up - he's going for a ride! Pioneeri dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoover slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Hoover wants to control position but Pioneeri is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Hoover here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pikku Pioneeri!
Pikku Pioneeri decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Infinity: Day of Carnage     
Date:   Jul 03, 2016
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Kure.
Pioneeri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pioneeri tests Kure's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kure shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kure's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kure duly obliges.
Pioneeri throws a sloppy head kick and Kure moves out of range easily.
Kure takes a swing at Pioneeri's ribcage but misses.
Kure throws a hook but Pioneeri avoids it easily.
Pioneeri throws an overhand right that lands on Kure's shoulder, as Kure tries to avoid the shot.
Pioneeri slips a jab from Kure.
Pioneeri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kure takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kure on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pioneeri fails to land with a series of punches.
Pioneeri misses with a double jab. #T1##TD#
Pioneeri gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Kure got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pioneeri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kure has managed to get both his arms back between Pioneeri's legs - danger averted.
Kure slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Pioneeri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kure pulls his head out easily.
Pioneeri is refusing to be controlled, as Kure sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Pioneeri looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Kure seems content to control.
Pioneeri trying to control but Kure postures up. #SUB2#
Pioneeri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kure pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Kure is trying to control the action in half guard but Pioneeri is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kure working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pioneeri is looking to control Kure's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pioneeri avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Pioneeri is defending against the submission attempts here by Kure.
Kure working the head and body with strikes.
Kure looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pioneeri with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pioneeri trying to control here. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pioneeri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kure lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3##SUB#
Kure is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pioneeri defends it well.
Kure seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Pioneeri looking for submissions off his back.
Kure landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kure landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kure prevents Pioneeri from improving his position.
Pioneeri is refusing to be controlled, as Kure sits in half guard.
Pioneeri is trying to control but Kure passes into side control!
Kure in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pioneeri is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kure off and has taken his back!
Kure is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at DiscoClub that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T4#
Kure is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Pioneeri working for the choke.
Kure is trapped and Pioneeri is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Pioneeri is looking to control Kure but Kure is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pioneeri controlling well, preventing Kure from escaping the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pioneeri's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kure wants to escape the position.
Pioneeri really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kure.
Kure is in bad spot here.
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 Krejzi Kure will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kure's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pioneeri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kure is looking to land body kicks.
Pioneeri looks to land a left hand but Kure moved out of range nicely.
Pioneeri looks to land a combination but Kure avoids it well.
Kure throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pioneeri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kure throws a shot from downtown. Pioneeri moves away and avoids it.
Kure throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pioneeri counters with a nice body shot.
Kure keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pioneeri.
Kure throws a combination. Pioneeri tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Krejzi Kure is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pioneeri shoots and misses
and Kure counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kure connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pioneeri's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kure uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pioneeri has time to react.
Pioneeri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pioneeri throws a jab but it's blocked by Kure.
A right-left combo lands from Pioneeri. #TD#
Kure closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pioneeri did well to prevent Kure getting side control.
Pioneeri is pressing down on Kure's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Pioneeri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krejzi Kure overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pioneeri is trying to control the position but Kure postures up.
Pioneeri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kure is one step ahead there.
Kure passes Pioneeri's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kure is nestled in close to Pioneeri, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Kure is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pioneeri on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Pioneeri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pioneeri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Kure tries to free his leg and advance position but Pioneeri is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Pioneeri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kure defends well.
Kure makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Pioneeri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kure trying to control the position from guard on top but Pioneeri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pioneeri has momentary wrist control but Kure slips an elbow through the middle.
Pioneeri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kure chips away with some ground and pound.
Kure advances position into side control!
Kure cracks Pioneeri with a big elbow. #T3#
Pioneeri is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kure wants to control but Pioneeri is keeping him busy.
Pioneeri tries to improve position but can't.
Kure works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kure working the head and body with strikes.
Kure looks up at the clock and then as Pioneeri takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kure smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kure trying to control the position but Pioneeri is working away.
Pioneeri is trying to improve his position.
Pioneeri sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Kure is looking for a kimura but Pioneeri is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kure to get the leverage. #T4#
Pioneeri on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kure working Pioneeri over with strikes.
Pioneeri trying to hold on to Kure's head to control him but Kure postures up.
Kure is keen to just control but Pioneeri is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Pioneeri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kure pulls his head out easily.
Pioneeri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Pioneeri looking for a guillotine here but Kure defends easily.
Kure working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kure trying to control the position from guard on top but Pioneeri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krejzi Kure dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Pioneeri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kure sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pioneeri somewhat.
Pioneeri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pioneeri moves away from the strike by Kure.
Some wild striking there from Kure.
A big left from Kure misses.
Kure moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kure lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pioneeri circles away quickly and effectively.
Kure lands a nice hook to Pioneeri's body. Pioneeri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Pioneeri looking to score a takedown here. Kure is defending well but Pioneeri drives through and ends up in Kure's guard.
Pioneeri makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pioneeri cracks Kure with a solid left hand.#T1##SUB2#
Pioneeri drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kure dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Kure scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kure working some strikes from top position.
Pioneeri can't keep his opponent in guard - Kure advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kure wants to control but Pioneeri is keeping him busy.
Kure landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kure controlling the action here.
Kure working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Pioneeri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kure is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kure is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kure is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kure slips a nice elbow through Pioneeri's hands, connecting with Pioneeri's forehead.
Pikku Pioneeri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pioneeri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kure working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kure working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Pioneeri looking for submissions off his back.
Kure is pressing down on Pioneeri's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pioneeri is holding on for now. #T3#
Kure working Pioneeri over with strikes.
Pioneeri tries to get to full guard but Kure has control of the leg.
Pioneeri is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kure scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kure uses his free foot to push down on Pioneeri's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pioneeri.
The referee warns Pioneeri that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kure lands a big shot there that rocks Pioneeri but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kure landing shots from mount.
BOOM! Kure connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pioneeri tries to reverse the position but Kure maintains control.
Krejzi Kure is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kure content just to control the position here.
Pioneeri is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Kure controlling the pace for now.
Pioneeri is squirming around, avoiding Kure's attempts to control the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kure prevents Pioneeri from getting the reversal.
Kure controlling from the full mount.
Pioneeri is trying desperately to improve position.
Kure punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kure sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krejzi Kure!

Krejzi Kure thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Infinity: Killer Instinct     
Date:   Jun 05, 2016
#R1#
Flagg stuffs the takedown attempt from Pioneeri. Pioneeri gets slowly back to his feet.
Pioneeri misses with a head kick.
Pioneeri tries to bum rush Flagg with a series of wild strikes but Flagg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Flagg moves in looking to clinch but Pioneeri pushes him off.
Flagg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Flagg was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pioneeri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flagg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pioneeri fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Flagg.
Flagg blocks a jab.
Pioneeri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Flaggs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pioneeri blocks a head kick by Flagg.
Pioneeri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Flagg enables Pioneeri to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Flagg manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Flagg scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flagg throws a head kick that half lands. #T1#
Pioneeri misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Pioneeri tries to get set, Flagg tries to push him back and clinch up but Pioneeri manages to avoid the attempt.
Pioneeri misses with a double jab #TD#
and Flagg counters with a takedown into side control.
Pioneeri tries to improve position but can't.
Flagg wants to control but Pioneeri is keeping him busy.
Pioneeri is trying to improve his position.
Flagg tries to stand but Pioneeri is controlling his head.
Flagg lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Pioneeri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pioneeri tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Flagg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Flagg remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Flagg tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pioneeri is looking for a sweep.
Pioneeri struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pioneeri is looking to regain half guard here but Flagg keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flagg works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Pioneeri's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pioneeri manages to get back to half guard.
Pioneeri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Pioneeri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flagg defends it easily.#SUB2#
Flagg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pioneeri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flagg has managed to get both his arms back between Pioneeri's legs - danger averted.
Flagg wants to control from the top but Pioneeri keeps moving.
Pioneeri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pioneeri throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Flagg working for a triangle but Pioneeri defends it easily. #T4#
Pioneeri landing with the ground and pound.
Flagg looking for a sweep. Not yet Flagg, not yet.
Pioneeri keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flagg's head.#SUB2#
Pioneeri drops back, looking for a kneebar! Flagg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Flagg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Flagg! #REVR#
Flagg working away.
Pioneeri is trying to improve his position.
Flagg tries to move to mount but Pioneeri blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Flagg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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 Deangelo Flagg will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Good shot there by Pioneeri.
Pioneeri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deangelo Flagg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flagg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pioneeri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flagg is fending him off so far but Pioneeri persists. Nope, Flagg circles away and we're back to standing.
Pioneeri throws a hook but Flagg blocks it.
Pioneeri lands a jab to the head.
Pioneeri throws the left hand but Flagg avoids the punch easily.
Flagg half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pioneeri throws a looping overhand right but Flagg ducks down to avoid it.
Pioneeri moves away from the strike by Flagg.
Flagg looks for the body kick but Pioneeri saw that one coming.
Flagg lands with a thumping leg kick.
Flagg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pioneeri.#T1#
Flagg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Flagg avoids the head kick by Pioneeri.
Flagg looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Deangelo Flagg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pioneeri misses with a hook.
Flagg is looking for a counter combo.
Pioneeri misses with an uppercut. Flagg saw that one coming.
Flagg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Flagg counters with a shoot takedown. Pioneeri fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Pioneeri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flagg defends well.
Flagg won't allow Pioneeri to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at Elite Burn inform us that Pioneeri has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Pioneeri looking for a guillotine here but Flagg defends easily. #SUB2#
Pioneeri looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Flagg has picked Pioneeri up and slammed him! Pioneeri can't keep hold of the triangle and Flagg manages to pass to side control!#T2#
Flagg just content to control the position.
Pioneeri is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flagg off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pioneeri missing with strikes from the back.
Pioneeri has the hooks in. Flagg is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pioneeri has Flagg flattened out and is raining down punches.
Pioneeri landing with strikes.
Pioneeri gets his hands free as Flagg looks to control.
Deangelo Flagg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flagg wants to escape the position.
Pioneeri trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pioneeri connects with a big shot to the side of Flagg's head. #T3#
Flagg tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Flagg showing good submission defense here.
Flagg tries to escape but Pioneeri has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Pioneeri is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Flagg tries to break free. #SUB2#
Pioneeri looking for the RNC.
Flagg takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Flagg tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Flagg is in a horrible position here. Pioneeri smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pioneeri cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #SUB2#
Pioneeri looking to secure an arm triangle but Flagg defends it well.
Pioneeri punishing his opponent with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pioneeri lands a nice shot to the head.
Pioneeri trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pioneeri lands a big shot there that rocks Flagg but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Flagg is working to get back to half guard.
Pioneeri pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pikku Pioneeri 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Flagg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pioneeri.
Flagg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pioneeri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pioneeri lands a jab to Flagg's midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Flagg.
Pioneeri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Flagg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pioneeri lands with a hook. Flagg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pioneeri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flagg circles away quickly and effectively.
Flagg seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Flagg is looking to clinch.
Pioneeri shoots and misses
and Flagg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flagg tries to clinch but Pioneeri moves out of range.
Pioneeri misses with a combination
and Flagg counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pioneeri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Flagg avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Pioneeri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Flagg momentarily.
Pioneeri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flagg moves away.
Pioneeri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pioneeri just misses with a punch to the body.
Flagg blocks a jab.
Flagg appears to be looking for a big counter.
Flagg scores with a head kick. Pioneeri tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pioneeri misses with a body shot.
That kick from Flagg tenderised Pioneeri's leg. Pioneeri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pioneeri cracks Flagg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pikku Pioneeri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pioneeri tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Flagg defends well and Pioneeri ends up having to push Flagg into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Deangelo Flagg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pikku Pioneeri.#T2#
Flagg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pioneeri misses with an uppercut. Flagg saw that one coming.
Pioneeri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flagg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Flagg. #CL#
Flagg drives through and clinches with Pioneeri against the cage.
Pioneeri drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Flagg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Pioneeri fails to land.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flagg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Flagg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pioneeri backwards.
Pioneeri throws a punch but it's blocked by Flagg.
Pioneeri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flagg's elbow.
Pioneeri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pioneeri working aggressively here. #T3#
Pioneeri throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Flagg as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Pioneeri manages to break the clinch.
Pikku Pioneeri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Flagg.
Pioneeri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut there from Flagg.
Flagg lands a high kick!
Pioneeri connects with a body shot.
Flagg looks to land a body kick but Pioneeri moved away.
Flagg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pioneeri lands with a nice combination. Flagg backs away looking to recover.
Flagg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flagg's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pioneeri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flagg scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pioneeri falls off balance throwing a combination
and Flagg counters with a low kick, right behind Pioneeri 's knee.
Flagg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pioneeri is out of range.
Flagg moves away from the strike by Pioneeri.
Flagg blocks a jab.
Pioneeri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Flagg counters with a low kick, right behind Pioneeri 's knee.
Flagg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Flagg is looking to clinch.
Flagg connects with a looping right hand.
Flagg slips a straight right by Pioneeri.
Flagg thinks about countering with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Flagg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pioneeri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flagg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pioneeri swats away the attempt to clinch by Flagg.

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 Deangelo Flagg.
I think Flagg 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pikku Pioneeri!

Pikku Pioneeri seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Infinity: Gods of Pain     
Date:   Apr 30, 2016
#R1#
Pioneeri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sassano Jnr circles away quickly and effectively.
Sassano Jnr tries a low kick but Pioneeri avoids it.
Pioneeri missing with a left hand there. Sassano Jnr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pioneeri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Pioneeri - just one landing.
Pioneeri shoots in looking for a takedown but Sassano Jnr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pioneeri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sassano Jnr feints a counter leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sassano Jnr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pioneeri shoots in for a takedown but Sassano Jnr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pioneeri lands with a nice combination. Sassano Jnr backs away looking to recover.
Pioneeri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pioneeri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sassano Jnr flicks out a counter leg kick but Pioneeri steps away.
Sassano Jnr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pioneeri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pioneeri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikku Pioneeri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pioneeri is defended easily by Sassano Jnr.#T1#
Pioneeri misses with a hook.
Pioneeri shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sassano Jnr counters with an inside leg kick.
Sassano Jnr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good standup being displayed there by Pioneeri as he connects with a hook.
Sassano Jnr misses with a low kick.
Sassano Jnr connects with a solid leg kick.
Pioneeri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sassano Jnr.
It looked like Pioneeri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pioneeri lands with an uppercut that bounces Sassano Jnr off the cage and back into range.
Nice takedown defense from Sassano Jnr. No joy for Pioneeri on that attempt.
Sassano Jnr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sassano Jnr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sassano Jnr throws a body shot but no joy.
Sassano Jnr slips under a jab from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Sassano Jnr throws a front kick aimed at Pioneeri's knee but Pioneeri avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Sassano Jnr as Pioneeri shoots in.
Pioneeri throws an off balance right hand
and Pioneeri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Pioneeri.
Sassano Jnr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sassano Jnr tries to counter with a clinch but Pioneeri shakes him off and moves away.
Sassano Jnr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pioneeri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sassano Jnr looks to land a right hand but Pioneeri moved out of range.
Sassano Jnr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pioneeri is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sassano Jnr throws a low kick but Pioneeri avoids it.
Sassano Jnr is looking to score with low kicks.
Pioneeri goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pioneeri with a nice cross.#TD#
Pioneeri looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sassano Jnr!
Sassano Jnr throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage. #T3#
Sassano Jnr is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pioneeri has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sassano Jnr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Pioneeri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sassano Jnr connects with a nice short shot to Pioneeri's temple.
Sassano Jnr prevents Pioneeri from improving his position.#SUB#
Pioneeri looking for submissions off his back.
Sassano Jnr slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Pioneeri looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sassano Jnr in particular looking to stall.
Pioneeri wants to improve his position but Sassano Jnr is controlling well.
Sassano Jnr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pioneeri is staying active underneath Sassano Jnr, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Pioneeri looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Pioneeri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sassano Jnr pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pikku Pioneeri will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sassano Jnr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sassano Jnr lands a leg kick that knocks Pioneeri off balance momentarily.
Pioneeri scores with a hook.
Pioneeri tries to bum rush Sassano Jnr with a series of wild strikes but Sassano Jnr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pioneeri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pioneeri looks to land a right hand but Sassano Jnr moved out of range.
Sassano Jnr flicks out a counter leg kick but Pioneeri steps away.
Sassano Jnr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pioneeri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pikku Pioneeri is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sassano Jnr.
Pioneeri looks for a takedown but Sassano Jnr sprawls well.
Sassano Jnr walks into a jab.#T1#
Sassano Jnr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pioneeri.
Sassano Jnr tries to work over Pioneeri's front leg with a kick but Pioneeri checks it.
Sassano Jnr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD#
Pioneeri shoots in and bounces Sassano Jnr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Sassano Jnr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pioneeri defends it easily.
Sassano Jnr keeping moving, preventing Pioneeri from controlling successfully.
Pioneeri tries to free his leg and advance position but Sassano Jnr is retaining full guard.
Pioneeri trying to control the position from guard on top but Sassano Jnr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Sassano Jnr pulls Pioneeri in close to prevent any damage.
Sassano Jnr looking to control.
Sassano Jnr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Sassano Jnr wants to take a breather but Pioneeri is having none of it.
Pioneeri tries to roll over but Sassano Jnr keeps him under control.
Pioneeri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sassano Jnr tries to stand but Pioneeri is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Pioneeri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sassano Jnr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB#
Pioneeri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sassano Jnr defends well.
Sassano Jnr wanted to stand there but Pioneeri had control of the position.
Sassano Jnr trying to control the position from guard on top but Pioneeri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sassano Jnr won't allow Pioneeri to sweep him here. #SUB#
Pioneeri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sassano Jnr defends it easily.
Sassano Jnr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sassano Jnr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sassano Jnr trying to control the position from guard on top but Pioneeri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pioneeri working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sassano Jnr has passed into half guard!
Pioneeri trying to control here.
Tony Sassano Jnr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sassano Jnr works his way into full mount!
Pioneeri sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sassano Jnr tries to stand but can't do so whilst Pioneeri controls his leg.
Sassano Jnr is trying to control the action in half guard but Pioneeri is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tony Sassano Jnr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pioneeri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sassano Jnr is fending him off so far but Pioneeri persists. Nope, Sassano Jnr circles away and we're back to standing.
Sassano Jnr is looking for the big counter here.
Sassano Jnr sizes up Pioneeri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pioneeri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sassano Jnr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sassano Jnr throws a head kick that half lands.
Pioneeri avoids a kick to the body.
Pikku Pioneeri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pioneeri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sassano Jnr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sassano Jnr just misses with a punch to the body.
Sassano Jnr throws a solid leg kick but Pioneeri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sassano Jnr.
Pioneeri swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pioneeri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pikku Pioneeri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sassano Jnr walks into a jab.
Pioneeri moves out of range of the leg kick from Sassano Jnr.
Sassano Jnr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sassano Jnr wants it to stay on the feet.
Pioneeri thuds his right hand into Sassano Jnr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Sassano Jnr slips under a jab.
Pioneeri throws a series of punches but Sassano Jnr avoids them all with ease.
Pioneeri scores with a jab to the body.
Pioneeri connects with a crisp jab.
Pioneeri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sassano Jnr can pounce on him.
Sassano Jnr misses with a body kick.
Sassano Jnr with a hook.
Pioneeri misses with a few strikes there.
Sassano Jnr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pioneeri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sassano Jnr as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikku Pioneeri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pioneeri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sassano Jnr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pioneeri shoots in and drives through. Sassano Jnr sprawls well.
A nice side step and Sassano Jnr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tony Sassano Jnr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sassano Jnr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pioneeri throws out the jab.
Sassano Jnr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Pioneeri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sassano Jnr.
Pioneeri dives in for a single leg takedown but Sassano Jnr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sassano Jnr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pioneeri avoids a kick to the body.
Pioneeri connects with a nice looking jab.
Pioneeri looks to land a right hand but Sassano Jnr moved out of range.
A big left from Pioneeri misses.
Sassano Jnr throws a low kick but Pioneeri moves out of range easily.
That kick from Sassano Jnr tenderised Pioneeri's leg. Pioneeri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pioneeri scores with a decent looking hook.
Sassano Jnr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pioneeri looks to throw the jab but Sassano Jnr is out of range.
Pioneeri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sassano Jnr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sassano Jnr closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3#
Sassano Jnr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pioneeri fails with a takedown attempt.
Pioneeri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sassano Jnr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pioneeri misses with a hook. Sassano Jnr ducked under it nicely.
Pioneeri tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sassano Jnr defends well and Pioneeri ends up having to push Sassano Jnr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pioneeri misses with a series of wild punches.
Pioneeri avoids the body shot from Sassano Jnr. #T4#
Sassano Jnr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Pioneeri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pioneeri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sassano Jnr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pioneeri moves away.
Sassano Jnr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pioneeri scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pioneeri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sassano Jnr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Pioneeri gets tackled into the cage by Sassano Jnr. Sassano Jnr maintains the clinch.
Sassano Jnr misses with a knee strike.
Sassano Jnr tries to land knees in the clinch but Pioneeri avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pioneeri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sassano Jnr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pioneeri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Sassano Jnr.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Pioneeri turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pioneeri manages to end up in side control.#SUB#
Pioneeri wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sassano Jnr, who protects the arm well.

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 Pikku Pioneeri.
I think Pioneeri 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pikku Pioneeri!

Pikku Pioneeri thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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