Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AKF 36 | Beukeboom vs. Fischer
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Ahonen.
Ahonen tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Wearmouth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ahonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Ahonen throws a leg kick
and Wearmouth counters with a series of strikes. Ahonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick.
Wearmouth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahonen throws out the jab.
Wearmouth doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahonen circles away.
Ahonen throws out a powerful jab.
Ahonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wearmouth.
Ahonen 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.
Wearmouth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wearmouth checks a leg kick.
Ahonen checks a low kick from Wearmouth.
Ahonen scores with a one two! Wearmouth had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Ahonen finds it's target.#T1#
Ahonen misses with a low kick.
Ahonen lands with a right hand.
Ahonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wearmouth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wearmouth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wearmouth doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahonen circles away.
Ahonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wearmouth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wearmouth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Wearmouth has Ahonen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ahonen tries to work over Wearmouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wearmouth looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Ahonen.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Wearmouth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ahonen's brow.
Wearmouth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ahonens head.
Wearmouth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wearmouth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wearmouth lands an elbow that stopped Ahonen in his tracks for a moment. #T2#
Ahonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wearmouth has a couple of punches blocked by Ahonen.
Wearmouth lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahonen blocks an elbow strike.
Ahonen has had enough of the clinch but Wearmouth keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahonen.
Wearmouth gets through Ahonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ahonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Ahonen.
Ahonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wearmouths head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ahonen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Ahonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ahonen, as that shot connected.
Ahonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Wearmouth is just out of range.
Wearmouth throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Ahonen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wearmouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahonen feints a jab promting Wearmouth to slip. Ahonen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wearmouth slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wearmouth slips under a jab.
Wearmouth throwing a counter right hand but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
Wearmouth scores with a head kick.
Manu Ahonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahonen blocks a head kick by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wearmouth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ahonen jabs at Wearmouth's body.
Wearmouth tries to clinch
and Ahonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ahonen lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahonen catches Wearmouth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wearmouth lands the left hand.
Ahonen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ahonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Ahonen throws a nice looking combination but Wearmouth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wearmouth walks into a straight right hand from Ahonen.
Wearmouth misses with an uppercut.
Wearmouth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wearmouth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wearmouth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ahonen misses with a right hand
and Wearmouth counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Ahonen is rocked!
Ahonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Wearmouth finish him?
Wearmouth lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Ahonen out cold! Ahonen is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the ropes! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dave Wearmouth!
Dave Wearmouth 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: AKF 29 | Durand vs. Dimitrov
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Helpmann misses the shot to the body.
Helpmann scores with a nice right hand.
Ahonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahonen misses the jab.
Helpmann throws a shot to the body.
Helpmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
A big right from Helpmann misses.
Ahonen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Helpmann lands a nice shot to the body.
Ahonen throws a right hand that Helpmann ducks under and follows up with a left that Helpmann also avoids with ease.
Helpmann blocks a head kick by Ahonen.
Ahonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ahonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Helpmann takes one on the button.
Helpmann looks to throw the jab but Ahonen is out of range.
Helpmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahonen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Helpmann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Helpmann jabs at Ahonen's body.
Helpmann throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahonen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Helpmann throws a shot from downtown. Ahonen moves away and avoids it.
Helpmann just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAhonen.
Helpmann dodges the punch combination from Ahonen.
Ahonen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ahonen defending well as Helpmann loads up on a big left hand.
Helpmann misses with a looping left.
Helpmann works Ahonen's body with a nice hook.
Helpmann is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ahonen rather than just go for the knockout.
Helpmann misses with a hook to the body
letting Ahonen counter with a right hand.
Ahonen throws an overhand right that lands on Helpmann's shoulder, as Helpmann tries to avoid the shot.
Helpmann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ahonen with a body shot.
Helpmann swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ahonen counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Helpmann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Helpmann throws a looping overhand right but Ahonen ducks down to avoid it.
Ahonen throwing a counter right hand but Helpmann manages to avoid it.#T2#
Helpmann misses with a straight left.
Ahonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Helpmann counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ahonen thinking.
Helpmann uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ahonen has time to react.
Helpmann slips under a jab.
Helpmann misses with a looping left.
Ahonen avoids the body shot from Helpmann.
Helpmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Helpmann.
Helpmann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahonen digs a good body shot into Helpmann's ribs.
Ahonen avoids the body shot from Helpmann.
An inside leg kick lands from Ahonen.
Robert Helpmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helpmann misses the shot to the body.
Helpmann throws the left hand but Ahonen avoids the punch easily.
Helpmann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ahonen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ahonen throws a right hand that Helpmann ducks under and follows up with a left that Helpmann also avoids with ease.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Helpmann blocks the low kick.
Ahonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helpmann.
Ahonen slips a straight right by Helpmann.
Nice straight punches there by Helpmann. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Helpmann.
Sloppy strikes from Helpmann. Those never looked like landing.
Helpmann misses the shot to the body.
Helpmann swings widly with a right hand
and Ahonen counters with a left to the body.
Helpmann looks to throw the jab but Ahonen is out of range.
Helpmann throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ahonen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Helpmann throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Helpmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahonen throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Ahonen misses.
Helpmann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Helpmann misses with an uppercut.
Ahonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahonen looks to land a right hand but Helpmann moved out of range.
Helpmann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Helpmann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahonen.
Ahonen throws a nice looking combination but Helpmann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Helpmann lands a body shot.
Helpmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Helpmann.
Helpmann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Helpmann misses with a looping right.
Ahonen lands a two punch combo.
Ahonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Helpmann throws out the jab.
Ahonen throws out a powerful jab.
Helpmann looks to land a right hand but Ahonen moved out of range.
Helpmann looks to land a combination. Ahonen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahonen scores with a jab to the body.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Ahonen.
Ahonen throws a right hand that Helpmann ducks under and follows up with a left that Helpmann also avoids with ease.
Helpmann misses with a lunging right hand
and Ahonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Manu Ahonen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Helpmann misses with a hook
letting Ahonen counter with a right hand.
Helpmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahonen.
It seemed like Helpmann was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Helpmann avoids the head kick by Ahonen.
Helpmann misses with a wild body shot.
Helpmann takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Helpmann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Helpmann throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Helpmann misses the shot to the body.
Ahonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Helpmann is just out of range.
Helpmann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ahonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Manu Ahonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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!
Helpmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Helpmann backs away, Ahonen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ahonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Helpmann misses with a straight left.
Ahonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ahonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Helpmann misses with a body shot.
Helpmann throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ahonen on the side of the head.
Helpmann misses with a straight left.
Helpmann dodges the punch combination from Ahonen.
Helpmann swings for the body but Ahonen moves out of range.
Ahonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Helpmann looks to land a right hand but Ahonen moved out of range.
Helpmann throws out a loose jab but Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Helpmann.
Helpmann stuns Ahonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ahonen. That's going to slow Helpmann down.
Ahonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ahonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helpmann moves away.
Ahonen throws a head kick that misses
and Helpmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robert Helpmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Ahonen misses with a shot to the body
and Helpmann counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helpmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahonen works the jab nicely.
Ahonen slips a jab from Helpmann.
Ahonen punishes Helpmann's body with a nice straight punch.
Helpmann digs a good hook to Ahonen's body.
Helpmann throws out a loose jab but Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Helpmann misses the jab.
A leg kick checked by Helpmann.
A jab from Helpmann misses.
Helpmann moves away from the strike by Ahonen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Helpmann! But no joy.
Helpmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helpmann. Ahonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Helpmann misses with a left hand
and Ahonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Ahonen misses with an uppercut. Helpmann saw that one coming.
Helpmann misses with a looping left.
Ahonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Helpmann throws an overhand right that lands on Ahonen's shoulder, as Ahonen tries to avoid the shot.
Helpmann throws an overhand right that lands on Ahonen's shoulder, as Ahonen tries to avoid the shot.
Ahonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Helpmann looks to land a left hand but Ahonen moved out of range nicely.
Helpmann throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Helpmann tests Ahonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Helpmann misses the target.
Helpmann missing with a left hand there. Ahonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Helpmann gets a clinch.
Helpmann lands a shoulder strike.
Ahonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Helpmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Helpmann cracks Ahonen with a nice body shot.#T4##BC#
Ahonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Helpmann with a hook.
Helpmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahonen scores with a hook to the body. Helpmann takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ahonen lands a lovely overhand right.
Helpmann throws a body punch but Ahonen moves out of range.
Ahonen scores with a hook to the body. Helpmann takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ahonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Helpmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Helpmann.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helpmann. Ahonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Ahonen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Helpmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahonen.
A jab from Ahonen finds it's way through Helpmann's defenses.
Helpmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Helpmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ahonen ducks under a wild hook from Helpmann.
A little feinted left hand from Ahonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahonen lands a really nice looking cross but Helpmann seems unphased.
Helpmann throws a body shot but no joy.
Helpmann misses with a straight right.
Helpmann looks to land a right hand but Ahonen moved out of range.
Helpmann throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahonen.
Ahonen is looking to counter punch.
Ahonen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Helpmann lands a glancing blow to the side of Ahonen's head.
Helpmann takes a swing at Ahonen's ribcage but misses.
Ahonen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ahonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Helpmann misses with a shot to the body
and Ahonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helpmann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A low kick from Ahonen misses
enabling Helpmann to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helpmann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Helpmann throws a hook but Ahonen blocks it.
Helpmann slips a jab from Ahonen.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Ahonen. Those never looked like landing.
Ahonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ahonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Helpmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Helpmann slips a jab from Ahonen.
Ahonen misses with a hook. Helpmann ducked under it nicely.
Donk. Helpmann catches Ahonen right on the button with a cross.
Helpmann misses with an uppercut. Ahonen saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Helpmann misses the target.
Ahonen throws an overhand right that lands on Helpmann's shoulder, as Helpmann tries to avoid the shot.
Ahonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ahonen just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Helpmann! But no joy.
Helpmann throws a hook but Ahonen blocks it.
Ahonen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Helpmann back to the ropes. Ahonen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
Helpmann uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ahonen has time to react.
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!
Ahonen throws a body kick that misses.
Helpmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahonen is just out of range.
A big left from Helpmann misses.
As Helpmann backs away, Ahonen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Helpmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahonen moves away.
Helpmann throws a looping overhand right but Ahonen ducks down to avoid it.
Ahonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Helpmann's head.
A punch combination from Ahonen misses.
Helpmann scores with a shot to the body.
Helpmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
Ahonen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helpmann. Ahonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahonen misses with a body shot
enabling Helpmann to counter with a crisp jab.
Helpmann throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Helpmann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ahonen moves out of range as Helpmann strikes.
A big right from Helpmann misses.
Ahonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Helpmann misses its intended target.
Ahonen throws a wild body kick that Helpmann sees coming a mile off.
Helpmann lands a jab to Ahonen's midsection.
Ahonen throws a lazy right hand but Helpmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Helpmann lands a jab.
Ahonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Helpmann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Helpmann misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Ahonen. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Helpmann misses the target.
Ahonen misses with a hook to the body
and Helpmann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahonen misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helpmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahonen moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Helpmann. Ahonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Helpmann slips a jab and a cross from Ahonen.
Helpmann is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahonen. Helpmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahonen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Helpmann counters with a right hand to the body.
Helpmann misses with a left hand
and Ahonen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Helpmann thinking.
Helpmann scores with a nice head shot.
Helpmann has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Helpmann throws a shot to the body.
Ahonen tried to score with a low kick but Helpmann checks it.
Ahonen staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert Helpmann.
Well Helpmann has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Robert Helpmann!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Robert Helpmann!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Robert Helpmann!

Robert Helpmann wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Grunge 69: Grunge Is Not Dead!
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Ahonen misses with a leg kick.
Ahonen scores with a hook to the body. Linewood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good leg kick by Ahonen.
Linewood thows a leg kick but Ahonen checks it
enabling Ahonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Linewood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahonen.
Linewood connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ahonen's hands.
Linewood throws a low kick but Ahonen moves out of range easily.
Ahonen dives in for a single leg takedown but Linewood sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Linewood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ahonen misses with a body kick.
Linewood lands an overhand right.
Linewood moves out of range of the body kick from Ahonen.
Linewood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Linewood. Ahonen shrugs it off though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linewood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahonen misses with a straight right.
Ahonen misses with a hook.
Ahonen misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Linewood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ahonen throws a lazy right hand but Linewood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahonen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Linewood slips a jab and a cross from Ahonen. #CL#
Linewood closes the distance and pushes Ahonen back into the cage.
Linewood lands with a light punch inside.
Linewood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ahonen or not.
Ahonen tries to break free but Linewood pushes him back against the cage.
Linewood has a couple of punches blocked by Ahonen.
Linewood pushes Ahonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Linewood lands a shot to the body.
Ahonen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Linewood up against the cage.
Ahonen stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting on Ahonen's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T2#
Linewood lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Ahonen manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linewood throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Ahonen counters with a shoot takedown. Linewood fights it but they end up in guard.
Linewood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahonen is one step ahead there.
Ahonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Ahonen is in close to Linewood's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Ahonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Linewood has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahonen has managed to get both his arms back between Linewood's legs - danger averted.
Ahonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Linewood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahonen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Linewood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Ahonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ahonen wants to control from the top but Linewood keeps moving. #SUB#
Linewood looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ahonen passes into side control.
Ahonen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Linewood sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Linewood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Linewood sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ahonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ahonen is thwarting Linewood's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Linewood is staying active underneath Ahonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahonen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Linewood haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Linewood wants to get back to full guard but Ahonen has passed into side control.
Ahonen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Linewood down.
Ahonen working the ground and pound from side control.
Ahonen gets to mount! Linewood was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Linewood is squirming around, avoiding Ahonen's attempts to control the action.
Linewood regains half guard.
Ahonen lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manu Ahonen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Linewood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ahonen's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick from Linewood, right into the meat of the thigh.
Linewood pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ahonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Linewood throws an overhand right that lands on Ahonen's shoulder, as Ahonen tries to avoid the shot.
Linewood with a nice calf kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Linewood.
Linewood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ahonen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ahonen counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linewood connects with a body shot.
Linewood throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Ahonen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linewood is looking to control Ahonen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Linewood avoid being mounted?
Ahonen trying to control from half guard but Linewood is working away. #T1#
Linewood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahonen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahonen's back!
Ahonen trying to control the hands but Linewood breaks the grip.
Linewood has the hooks in. Ahonen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Linewood is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Linewood is looking for the choke from the back position but Ahonen is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Ahonen is in a bad position with Linewood working for a choke. Ahonen manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Ahonen landing with the ground and pound.
Ahonen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Ahonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ahonen wants to control from the top but Linewood keeps moving.
Ahonen throws an elbow that misses. Linewood uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ahonen's guard. Nice move by Linewood!#REVR#
Linewood postures up in Ahonen's guard and throws a big left but Ahonen blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Ahonen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Linewood defends well.
Linewood wants to pass the guard but Ahonen is keeping the position.
Linewood postures up.
Ahonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Ahonen 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.
Linewood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Linewood passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Linewood has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Linewood thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ahonen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Linewood works his way to his opponent's back. #SUB#
Ahonen is trying to defend against the choke here but Linewood has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Linewood Tightens the hold and Ahonen taps out furiously! Linewood displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shock Linewood!
A victorious Shock Linewood thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CFC 435A: New Genesis
Date: Oct 18, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Snowdon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ahonen napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Snowdon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Snowdon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ahonen, who protects the arm well. #ES#
Ahonen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Ahonen with the inside leg kick.
Snowdon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahonen as he avoids it easily.
Snowdon shoots in for a double leg but Ahonen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ahonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snowdon at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Snowdon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ahonen keeping moving, preventing Snowdon from controlling successfully.
Ahonen is pulling down on Snowdon's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Ahonen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Ahonen trying to keep a closed guard but Snowdon is proving a slippery customer.
Snowdon looking to sit in guard and control but Ahonen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ahonen lands a couple of digs.
Snowdon keeping moving, preventing Ahonen from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Snowdon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ahonen wants to control from the top but Snowdon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Snowdon working for submissions but it's allowed Ahonen to get to half guard.
Ahonen tries to pass to full mount but Snowdon defends it. #T2##SUB2#
Snowdon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ahonen working over Snowdon with some ground and pound. Snowdon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Snowdon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Snowdon 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.#SUB#
Ahonen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Snowdon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ahonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ahonen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ahonen slips a nice elbow through Snowdon's hands, connecting with Snowdon's forehead.
Snowdon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ahonen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Snowdon regains half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Snowdon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ahonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snowdon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ahonen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Snowdon is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ahonen is tapping! Great win for Snowdon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). William Snowdon!
Our winner, William Snowdon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Grunge 66: Ted Ed Fred
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1##TD#
Boxaaja scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Boxaaja trying to control the position but Ahonen is working away.
Ahonen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ahonen is not content to let Boxaaja control the position.
Boxaaja stalling away here and it's allowed Ahonen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Ahonen working for a triangle but Boxaaja defends it easily.
Boxaaja pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahonen is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen working a defensive guard here.
Boxaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB2#
Boxaaja sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Ahonen doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Boxaaja paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Ahonen - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Manu Ahonen!

Event: Grunge 58: Seaweed
Date: Aug 08, 2021

#R1#
Ahonen closes the distance and clinches up with Shark, looking for a takedown. Ahonen pushes Shark against the cage but Shark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ahonen sets himself, and Shark steps forward looking for the clinch! Ahonen avoids it this time.
Ahonen misses with a low kick.
Despite the aggression on Shark's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ahonen!
Ahonen scores with a shot to the body.
Shark scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ahonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shark.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ahonen.
Ahonen scores with a body shot.
Shark takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ahonen throws an overhand right that lands on Shark's shoulder, as Shark tries to avoid the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shark misses with a head kick.
Shark moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ahonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shark's head.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ahonen avoids the head kick by Shark. #T1#
Shark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ahonen can pounce on him.
Ahonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A slow jab from Ahonen misses its intended target.
Shark throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ahonen.
Ahonen avoids the head kick by Shark.
Shark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahonen.
Power Shark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahonen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shark lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ahonen misses with a head kick.
Shark slaps away a takedown attempt from Ahonen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ahonen sets himself, and Shark steps forward looking for the clinch! Ahonen avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Ahonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shark shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Ahonen catches Shark with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shark takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shark throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shark misses with a body kick.
It looked like Ahonen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shark.
Ahonen throws the kick towards the body but Shark avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Shark's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ahonen darts in looking for a takedown but Shark gets double underhooks and turns Ahonen into the cage.
Ahonen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shark smiles and moves away.
Ahonen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ahonen throws a sloppy head kick and Shark moves out of range easily.
Ahonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shark at a distance.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ahonen fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Shark connects with a body shot that sends Ahonen's belly button to the back.
Shark throws a head kick that half lands.
Ahonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Shark clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Shark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shark leaning against his opponent.
Shark tries a body shot but Ahonen blocks it.
Ahonen tries to pull guard but Shark forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ahonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahonen is working for takedown but Shark is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ahonen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shark walks away with a smile on his face. Ahonen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ahonen avoids the head kick by Shark.
Ahonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shark throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ahonen's head.#T4#
Ahonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shark throws out the jab.
It looked like Ahonen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shark.
Shark ducks under a wild hook from Ahonen.
Shark misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahonen ducks under a wild hook from Shark.
Nice uppercut lands for Shark. That snapped Ahonen's head back.
Ahonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shark dodges the punch combination from Ahonen.
Shark throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC2#Ahonen is rocked!
Shark closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Ahonen out cold! Ahonen corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Power Shark!
A relieved looking Power Shark thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Grunge 53: Yellow Ledbetter
Date: Jul 11, 2021

#R1#
Ahonen connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahonen.
A big right from Papadopoulos misses.
Ahonen misses with a wild combination.
Papadopoulos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Papadopoulos throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahonen.
Papadopoulos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos walks into a stiff left hand from Ahonen.
Ahonen swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Ahonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Papadopoulos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahonen throws an overhand right that lands on Papadopoulos's shoulder, as Papadopoulos tries to avoid the shot.
Papadopoulos cracks Ahonen with an open hand slap.
Ahonen fails with the takedown
enabling Papadopoulos to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Ahonen looks to land a combination but Papadopoulos avoids it well.
Papadopoulos dodges the punch combination from Ahonen.
A nice combination there by Ahonen.
Ahonen misses with a hook
and Papadopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahonen is looking to slow Papadopoulos down with leg kicks.
Papadopoulos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Ahonen.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.
Ahonen tried to score with a low kick but Papadopoulos checks it.
Ahonen checks the leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the side of Ahonen's head but Ahonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Papadopoulos misses
and Ahonen counters with a series of strikes. Papadopoulos will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papadopoulos lands with a shot to the body.
Papadopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Papadopoulos walks into a straight right hand from Ahonen.
Papadopoulos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahonen stuns Papadopoulos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Papadopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ahonen throws a right hand that Papadopoulos ducks under and follows up with a left that Papadopoulos also avoids with ease.
Ahonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Papadopoulos lands the left hand.
Papadopoulos misses with a right hand
letting Ahonen counter with a right hand.
Papadopoulos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Papadopoulos stuns Ahonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahonen.
Papadopoulos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahonen.
Papadopoulos moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAhonen.
Ahonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Papadopoulos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ahonen scrambles back to his feet.
No joy there for Papadopoulos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Papadopoulos backing away here, and Ahonen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ahonen on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Ahonen takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Ahonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos connects with a looping right hand.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Papadopoulos slips a jab from Ahonen.
Papadopoulos throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahonen counters with an inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Papadopoulos.
Ahonen dives in for a single leg takedown but Papadopoulos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A punch combination from Ahonen misses.
Papadopoulos throwing a counter right hand but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahonen.
Ahonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Papadopoulos finds it's way round the side to connect with Ahonen's head.
Papadopoulos throws the left hand but Ahonen avoids the punch easily.
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 jab from Ahonen finds it's way through Papadopoulos's defenses.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Ahonen's ribcage but misses.
Ahonen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Papadopoulos with a body shot.#T4#
Ahonen 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.
Ahonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Papadopoulos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Papadopoulos avoids the head kick by Ahonen.
Ahonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Ahonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Papadopoulos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ahonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Ahonen misses with a combination
and Papadopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahonen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos throws a shot from downtown. Ahonen moves away and avoids it.
Papadopoulos scores with a hook to the body. Ahonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot by Papadopoulos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Avraam Papadopoulos will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Donk. Ahonen catches Papadopoulos right on the button with a cross.
Ahonen ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.#TD2#
Ahonen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Papadopoulos was covering up waiting for the punch and Ahonen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ahonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Papadopoulos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ahonen throws an elbow that misses. Papadopoulos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ahonen's guard. Nice move by Papadopoulos!#REVR##SUB2#
Ahonen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Ahonen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ahonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Papadopoulos is aware though and is defending well.
Papadopoulos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papadopoulos continues to stall.#SUB2#
Ahonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Papadopoulos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Papadopoulos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Papadopoulos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ahonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ahonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Papadopoulos coming out on top.
Ahonen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ahonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Ahonen walks into a left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ahonen.
A counter left hand to the body from Papadopoulos misses its target.
Nice straight punches there by Papadopoulos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahonen darts in looking for a takedown but Papadopoulos gets double underhooks and turns Ahonen into the cage.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manu Ahonen.
Papadopoulos moves out of range as Ahonen strikes.
Ahonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Papadopoulos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ahonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Papadopoulos scores with a hook to the body. Ahonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Papadopoulos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Papadopoulos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ahonen.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Papadopoulos lands a jab to the nose.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahonen.
Ahonen throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Papadopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Avraam Papadopoulos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ahonen blocks a leg kick.
Ahonen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Papadopoulos throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ahonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Papadopoulos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Papadopoulos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Papadopoulos thumps Ahonen with a low kick.
Ahonen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ahonen moves away from the strike by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahonen moves away.
Ahonen ducks right into an uppercut from Papadopoulos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ahonen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice defenses there by Ahonen.
Papadopoulos clobbers Ahonen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the body
and Ahonen counters with a series of strikes. Papadopoulos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ahonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
Ahonen swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Papadopoulos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ahonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ahonen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ahonen misses with a right hand
and Papadopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ahonen checks a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Papadopoulos.
A solid leg kick lands there for Papadopoulos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papadopoulos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ahonen's head.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the side of Ahonen's head but Ahonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Papadopoulos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Papadopoulos throws a shot from downtown. Ahonen moves away and avoids it.
Ahonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Avraam Papadopoulos is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Ahonen is predictable there
and Papadopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut. Ahonen saw that one coming.
Papadopoulos misses with a left hand
and Ahonen counters with a two punch combo.
Papadopoulos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahonen can do to turn this around?
Ahonen defending well as Papadopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Ahonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Papadopoulos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahonen.
Papadopoulos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Papadopoulos loads up on a big right hand but Ahonen slips the punch.
Papadopoulos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses the shot to the body.
Ahonen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but Ahonen moves out of range easily.
Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos moves out of range as Ahonen strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ahonen checks a leg kick.
Ahonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ahonen misses with a left hand
and Papadopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahonen avoids the body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a shot from downtown. Ahonen moves away and avoids it.
Papadopoulos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ahonen lands with an overhand left.
Papadopoulos misses with a two punch combination.
Ahonen looks to land a right hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range.
Ahonen 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.
Ahonen lands a leg kick that knocks Papadopoulos off balance momentarily.
Papadopoulos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahonen. #T3#
Papadopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos swings widly with a right hand
and Papadopoulos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahonen fails with the takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Ahonen misses
letting Papadopoulos counter with a right hand.
Papadopoulos throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ahonen's head backwards.
Manu Ahonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ahonen has his takedown stuffed
and Papadopoulos counters with a straight right hand.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manu Ahonen.
Ahonen misses with a wild body shot.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the body.
Papadopoulos lunges at Ahonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ahonen's hand.
Papadopoulos misses with a right hand
and Ahonen counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Papadopoulos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ahonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Ahonen stopping the sweep attempt from Papadopoulos.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ahonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Papadopoulos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ahonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ahonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Papadopoulos is keeping the position for now.
Papadopoulos seems keen to control Ahonen's posture.#ES#
Papadopoulos is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ahonen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
Avraam Papadopoulos 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: Grunge 50: Nirvana
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Ahonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rodrigez on the side of the head.
Ahonen darts in looking for a takedown but Rodrigez gets double underhooks and turns Ahonen into the cage.
Ahonen connects with a crisp jab.
Rodrigez shoots in looking for a takedown but Ahonen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodrigez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ahonen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodrigez defends it nicely.#CL#
Rodrigez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ahonen, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Rodrigez manages to break the clinch.
We've been informed that Ahonen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Ahonen. #TD2#
Ahonen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rodrigez quickly recovers to half guard.

Rodrigez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rodrigez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ahonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Ahonen stalks Rodrigez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rodrigez's face. Rodrigez staggers backwards, shaken.
Rodrigez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ahonen. That's going to slow Rodrigez down.
Rodrigez is looking to clinch but Ahonen is avoiding it.
Ahonen lands a lovely overhand right.
Ahonen scores with a jab.
Ahonen scores with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Ahonen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rodrigez looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
Ahonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ahonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodrigez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rodrigez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodrigez.
Ahonen cracks Rodrigez with a solid left hand.
Rodrigez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodrigez, not yet.
Rodrigez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ahonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Ahonen working some strikes from top position.
Rodrigez keeping full guard, as Ahonen tries to pass.
Ahonen pushing down on Rodrigez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rodrigez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Ahonen is looking to take a break and control but Rodrigez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ahonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rodrigez defending well though.
Ahonen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rodrigez is trying to stand.
Ahonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ahonen wants to take a breather but Rodrigez is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ahonen lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rodrigez is pressing down on Ahonen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahonen postures up and lands a big shot to Rodrigez's brow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ahonen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ahonen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ahonen passes Rodrigez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Ahonen there.
Ahonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rodrigez is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodrigez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ahonen trying to control but Rodrigez is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Ahonen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Rodrigez darts in and clinches Ahonen up against the cage.#BC2#
Ahonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ahonen dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodrigez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rodrigez wants to clinch up but Ahonen keeps it at a distance.
Ahonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Ahonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
A cross from Ahonen lands.
Ahonen shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodrigez sprawls well. He's pushed Ahonen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodrigez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ahonen avoids it really well and circles away.
Ahonen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ahonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Rodrigez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ahonen throws a counter combo.
Ahonen misses with a hook.
Rodrigez is looking to counter the offense by Ahonen and move into the clinch.
Ahonen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodrigez has time to react.
Ahonen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rodrigez will feel that in the morning.
Rodrigez misses with a takedown attempt
and Ahonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emanuel Rodrigez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Rodrigez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ahonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Ahonen. #CL#
Rodrigez drives through and clinches with Ahonen against the cage.
Rodrigez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodrigez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ahonen avoids it.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahonen taking a breather.
Rodrigez wants to stall.
Ahonen stalling.
Ahonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Ahonen.
Rodrigez looking for a takedown.
Ahonen has Rodrigez pressed against the cage.
Ahonen lands with a short shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rodrigez has a couple of punches blocked by Ahonen.
Ahonen is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Ahonen is working Rodrigez over against the cage.
Ahonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodrigez tries to pull guard but Ahonen won't allow it.
Rodrigez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodrigez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ahonen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ahonen lands a right hand.
A bit of stalling here from Rodrigez.
Rodrigez blocks a body shot from Ahonen.
Ahonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Ahonen is trying to trip Rodrigez. He has hold of a leg but Rodrigez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ahonen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ahonen lands a couple of digs.
Ahonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rodrigez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodrigez is on top in guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodrigez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigez trying to control but Ahonen is working from the bottom.
Ahonen is trying to control the position but Rodrigez postures up.
Rodrigez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rodrigez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ahonen is looking to reverse the position.
Ahonen sneaks back into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Ahonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Ahonen misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Rodrigez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rodrigez controls the position.
Rodrigez trying to control the position but Ahonen is working away.
Rodrigez slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen wants to get back to his feet but Rodrigez drags him back down.
Ahonen is not content to let Rodrigez control the position.
Rodrigez takes a little break here. Ahonen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Rodrigez trying to control the action but Ahonen is working from the bottom.
Ahonen tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rodrigez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ahonen wants to control but Rodrigez is having none of it.
Rodrigez lands with some strikes.#T2#
Rodrigez controlling the position easily from mount.
Ahonen regains half guard.
Ahonen is looking for a sweep. Rodrigez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodrigez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rodrigez is stalling here. Ahonen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rodrigez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ahonen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Rodrigez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rodrigez being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Ahonen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rodrigez dodges the ground and pound from Ahonen.
Ahonen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rodrigez tries to buck Ahonen off but Ahonen is having none of it.
Ahonen is looking to take a break and control but Rodrigez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodrigez regains half guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ahonen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rodrigez is staying active underneath Ahonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Ahonen is looking for a kimura but Rodrigez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ahonen to get the leverage. #SUB#
Rodrigez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodrigez gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Rodrigez clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Ahonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodrigez closes the distance and clinches up with Ahonen, looking for a takedown. Rodrigez pushes Ahonen against the cage but Ahonen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rodrigez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rodrigez.
A lull in the action here.
Emanuel Rodrigez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ahonen regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ahonen looking for submissions off his back.
Rodrigez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Rodrigez uses his free foot to push down on Ahonen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ahonen.
Ahonen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ahonen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rodrigez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ahonen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ahonen throwing hammer fists to the chest of Rodrigez. What's that going to do exactly?
Rodrigez avoids the attempt from Ahonen to control.
Rodrigez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Rodrigez working for a guillotine from mount but Ahonen is in no mood to give up. #T2#
Ahonen is squirming around, avoiding Rodrigez's attempts to control the action.
Rodrigez looking to ground and pound but Ahonen is blocking nicely.
Rodrigez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rodrigez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ahonen?
Ahonen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rodrigez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Ahonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rodrigez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3##SUB2#
Ahonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ahonen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rodrigez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ahonen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodrigez is working away from the top position though.
Ahonen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodrigez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodrigez's back!
Well, with Ahonen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Rodrigez is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T4#
Rodrigez rolls, trying to escape but Ahonen keeps control of the position.
Rodrigez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rodrigez is covering up but some of the strikes from Ahonen are getting through and doing damage.
Ahonen loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Rodrigez hold on?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rodrigez is in a bad position with Ahonen working for a choke. Rodrigez manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emanuel Rodrigez had his way with Manu Ahonen in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ahonen.
Ahonen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ahonen landing strikes.
Rodrigez wants to control but Ahonen postures up.
Rodrigez is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodrigez keeps working. #T1#
Rodrigez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ahonen trying to control the action but Rodrigez is working from the bottom.
Ahonen working away.
Ahonen working the ground and pound from side control.
Rodrigez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ahonen.
Ahonen lands an elbow.
Rodrigez regains half guard.#T2#
Ahonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rodrigez's head.
Rodrigez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodrigez.
Ahonen preventing the sweep.
Ahonen distracts Rodrigez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ahonen chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Rodrigez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahonen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ahonen works over Rodrigez with some ground and pound from guard.#T3##SU2#
Rodrigez is working an open guard so Ahonen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ahonen.
Rodrigez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ahonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Rodrigez.
Ahonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rodrigez takes one to the chin there.
Rodrigez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ahonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ahonen.
Rodrigez takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Rodrigez has a takedown stuffed.
Rodrigez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ahonen defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emanuel Rodrigez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rodrigez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ahonen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahonen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rodrigez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ahonen is looking to land body kicks.
Rodrigez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manu Ahonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ahonen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Ahonen!
In defeat, Emanuel Rodrigez stepped up to the mic, saying 'PUTA!!!'.

Event: KOM Welterweight Semi Finals
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Ahonen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Telushikin misses with the combination.
Telushikin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ahonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joseph Telushikin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahonen fails with the takedown.
Nice shot by Ahonen.#TD2#
Ahonen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Telushikin is trying to defend but Ahonen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ahonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Telushikin is pressing down on Ahonen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Telushikin is pulling down on Ahonen's head. It's preventing any offense from Ahonen, at least for the moment.
Telushikin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Gentleman's Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Telushikin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ahonen throws an elbow that misses. Telushikin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ahonen's guard. Nice move by Telushikin!#REVR#
Ahonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Telushikin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Telushikin looking for a sweep. Not yet Telushikin, not yet.
Ahonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ahonen scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Telushikin wants to sweep here but Ahonen controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Ahonen is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Telushikin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Telushikin looking for a sweep. Not yet Telushikin, not yet.
Ahonen postures up and lands a big shot to Telushikin's brow.
Ahonen landing with the ground and pound.
Telushikin looking for a sweep. Not yet Telushikin, not yet. #SUB#
Telushikin looking for a guillotine here but Ahonen defends easily.
Ahonen passes into half guard. #T3#
Ahonen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Telushikin trying to control here.
Telushikin has his hands clasped together around Ahonen's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Telushikin actively working from the bottom here.
Ahonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ahonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ahonen working Telushikin over with strikes.
Telushikin is controlling Ahonen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ahonen prevents Telushikin from improving his position.
Ahonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Telushikin's head.
Telushikin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Telushikin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ahonen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahonen stands and throws Telushikin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Telushikin can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Ahonen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ahonen looks to land a body kick but Telushikin moved away.
Telushikin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ahonen's head.
Telushikin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ahonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Telushikin shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahonen sprawls well. He's pushed Telushikin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ahonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ahonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Telushikin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ahonen walks into a jab.
Telushikin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ahonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Telushikin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahonen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Telushikin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Ahonen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahonen misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Telushikin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahonen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ahonen staying out of range there.#T1#
Telushikin loads up on a big right hand but Ahonen slips the punch.
Joseph Telushikin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Telushikin throws a right hand that misses
and Ahonen counters with a left to the body.
Ahonen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Telushikin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Telushikin with a hook.
Telushikin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ahonen.
Ahonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Telushikin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Ahonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Telushikin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Telushikin throws a shot from downtown. Ahonen moves away and avoids it.
Telushikin throws an off balance right hand
and Ahonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Telushikin misses with a takedown
and Ahonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahonen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Telushikin defends well and Ahonen ends up having to push Telushikin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Telushikin.
Telushikin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ahonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Ahonen scores with a jab. Telushikin acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#Telushikin is rocked!
Telushikin misses with a double jab
and Ahonen counters with a crisp right that sends Telushikin to the canvas! Ahonen follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manu Ahonen!

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 11(WW)
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1#
Handicks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Handicks misses with an uppercut
and Ahonen counters with a straight right hand.
Ahonen lands the left hand.
Ahonen throws a series of punches but Handicks avoids them all with ease.
Handicks unleashes a big counter combination but Ahonen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahonen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Handicks throws a right and a left that Ahonen avoids nicely.
Handicks misses with a straight right.
Good shot there by Ahonen.
Ahonen swings widly with a right hand
and Handicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Handicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Handicks misses.
Handicks moves out of range of the body kick.
Handicks avoids the body shot from Ahonen.
Handicks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Handicks misses with a straight right.
Ahonen jabs at Handicks's body.#T1#
Ahonen throws a shot from downtown. Handicks moves away and avoids it.
Ahonen misses with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ahonen.
Nice uppercut there from Ahonen.
Ahonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Ahonen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ahonen misses with a hook.
Handicks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ahonen momentarily.
Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.
Handicks throws an overhand right that lands on Ahonen's shoulder, as Ahonen tries to avoid the shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Handicks 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.
Ahonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ahonen scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ahonen.#TD#
Ahonen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Handicks tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ahonen is in Handicks's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handicks 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##T2#
Ahonen is controlling Handicks's trapped leg to prevent Handicks from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Ahonen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Handicks pulls his head out easily.
Handicks tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ahonen controls his leg.
Ahonen gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Ahonen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Handicks defends it easily.
Ahonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Handicks manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Ahonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Handicks has wrist control.
Handicks wants to sweep here but Ahonen controlling him for the moment.
Ahonen postures up.
Ahonen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahonen wants to control from the top but Handicks keeps moving.
Handicks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Handicks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Handicks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ahonen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ahonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Ahonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Handicks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ahonen preventing the sweep.
Handicks pulls Ahonen in close to his closed guard and prevents Ahonen from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Ahonen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Handicks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ahonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Handicks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Handicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahonen moves away.
Handicks throws a shot from downtown. Ahonen moves away and avoids it.
Handicks swings widly with a right hand
and Ahonen counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Ahonen misses.
Manu Ahonen is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ahonen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ahonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Handicks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahonen moves away from the strike by Handicks.
Handicks misses with a straight right. #T1#
Ahonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Ahonen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ahonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ahonen works Handicks's body with a nice hook.
Johny Handicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Handicks misses the target.
Ahonen takes one to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Ahonen misses.
Ahonen misses with a right hand
letting Handicks counter with a right hand.
Handicks misses with a body shot.
Handicks missing with a left hand there. Ahonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Handicks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ahonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Ahonen shoots in for a takedown but Handicks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Handicks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahonen throws a head kick but Handicks moves out of range.
Ahonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Handicks misses with a straight left.
As Handicks looks to move away, Ahonen throws a big counter combo but Handicks just gets out of the way.
Ahonen slips a straight right by Handicks.
Handicks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Handicks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Handicks misses with a hook. Ahonen ducked under it nicely.
Handicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahonen.
Ahonen swings for the body but Handicks moves out of range.
Ahonen slips a jab from Handicks.
Sloppy strikes from Ahonen. Those never looked like landing.
Ahonen throws a hook but Handicks blocks it.#T3#
Handicks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ahonen.
Ahonen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ahonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Handicks throws the left hand but Ahonen avoids the punch easily.
Handicks 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.
Handicks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahonen throws a head kick that Handicks semi-blocks.
Handicks works the jab nicely.
Ahonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Handicks counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Ahonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Handicks thuds a left hand into Ahonen's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handicks moves away from the strike by Ahonen.
Handicks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ahonen's hands.
Handicks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ahonen on the side of the head. #T4#
A cross from Ahonen lands.
Handicks throws out a powerful jab.
Handicks looks to land a left hand but Ahonen moved out of range nicely.
Ahonen moves out of range as Handicks strikes.
Handicks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Handicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Handicks scores with a four punch combination!
Ahonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Handicks throws out the jab.
Ahonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Handicks is just out of range.
Ahonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ahonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Handicks scores with a sloppy right hand. Ahonen should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Ahonen is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Handicks drops Ahonen with a straight right hand, right on the button! Handicks follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Handicks!
A less than humble Johny Handicks misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 5 (WW)
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Ahonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pate fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ahonen checks it well.
Ahonen tests Pate's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ahonen throws a head kick that misses.
We've been informed that Ahonen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pate scores with a nice strike.
Pate wants to slow Ahonen down by chopping away at his legs.
Pate throws the left hand but Ahonen avoids the punch easily.
Pate connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen scores with a jab to the head.
Manu Ahonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pate lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pate connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Ahonen throws a series of punches but Pate avoids them all with ease.
Pate appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice cross by Pate.
Pate looks to land a right hand but Ahonen moved out of range.
Ahonen throws a hook to the side of Pate's head but Pate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pate.
Pate has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gotham City Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ahonen throws a body punch but Pate moves out of range.
Pate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pate scores with a jab to the body.
Ahonen lands a really nice looking cross but Pate seems unphased.
Pate avoids the body shot from Ahonen.
Ahonen connects with a jab.
Pate scores with the left hand. Ahonen knows he should have avoided that one.
Ahonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Ahonen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Ahonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pate's hands.#TD2#
Ahonen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pate on his heels. He'll look to pass Pate's guard now, I'm sure.
Ahonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ahonen wants to control from the top but Pate keeps moving.
Ahonen throws a strike but Pate rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Ahonen has an active guard here but Pate has managed to pass into half guard.
Ahonen wants to control but Pate is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
Ahonen is looking to improve his position.
Ahonen has a hand on Pate's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pate takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ahonen is looking to get to half guard.
Pate avoids the attempt from Ahonen to control.
Ahonen is looking to improve his position but Pate isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Ahonen tries to lock up and control but Pate gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ahonen is trying desperately to improve position.
Pate looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pate continues to stall.
Ahonen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ahonen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Patriootti Pate will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ahonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from Pate misses.
Pate cracks Ahonen with an open hand slap.
Pate blocks a head kick by Ahonen.
Pate has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pate there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pate misses with a low kick.
Pate misses with a hook
and Ahonen counters with an outside leg kick.
Pate takes one to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ahonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Pate, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pate was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahonen.
Pate misses with an uppercut.
Ahonen throws a lazy right hand but Pate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick lands for Pate. #T1#
Ahonen throws a leg kick but Pate moved away.
Jab from Pate.
Pate thows a leg kick but Ahonen checks it
and Ahonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pate throws a chopping leg kick but Ahonen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ahonen takes a swing at Pate's ribcage but misses.
Pate misses with an uppercut
and Ahonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Pate.
Pate moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Ahonen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pate on his heels. He'll look to pass Pate's guard now, I'm sure.
Ahonen wants to control from the top but Pate keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pate pulls Ahonen in close to prevent any damage.
Ahonen throws a strike but Pate rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pate puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ahonen wants to get back to full guard.
Ahonen wants to control but Pate is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ahonen is looking for a sweep. Pate is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ahonen wants to sweep but Pate has passed to side control!
Ahonen wants to control but Pate postures up.#T3#
Ahonen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pate wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ahonen is trying to work for a sweep but Pate has mounted him!
Ahonen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ahonen keeps trying to improve his position.
Patriootti Pate overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Pate controlling from mount.
Ahonen is working to get back to half guard.
Pate controlling his opponent.
Ahonen regains half guard.
Ahonen is trying to maintain the position but Pate is very close to passing his half guard.
Pate is pressing down on Ahonen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ahonen is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Patriootti Pate will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Pate stuffs the takedown attempt from Ahonen. Ahonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Ahonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ahonen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pate misses the jab.
Pate takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ahonen misses with a looping left.
Pate is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pate misses with a lunging right hand
and Ahonen counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen swings widly with a right hand
and Pate counters with a low kick, right behind Ahonen 's knee.
Pate darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pate with a nice cross.
Ahonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pate moves away.
A quick step to the side and Pate tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahonen blocks a head kick by Pate. #T1#
Pate cracks Ahonen with a good jab.
Pate darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ahonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A lazy left from Pate finds it's target.
Ahonen shoots in but no luck this time.
Pate swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ahonen.#ROC#Ahonen is rocked!
Pate cracks Ahonen with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patriootti Pate!
A very excited looking Patriootti Pate rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: TC 20 Jacobsen vs Picker 2
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Ahonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dagestanskiy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dagestanskiy tests Ahonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Dagestanskiy.
And Ahonen tries to counter it with a takedown but Dagestanskiy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ahonen throws out a loose jab but Dagestanskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dagestanskiy misses with a wild combination.
Ahonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ahonen slaps away a takedown attempt from Dagestanskiy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dagestanskiy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dagestanskiy throws a looping overhand right but Ahonen ducks down to avoid it.
Dagestanskiy misses with a body shot.
Dagestanskiy takes a swing at Ahonen's ribcage but misses.
Ahonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Dagestanskiy misses with a left hand
and Ahonen counters with a leg kick.
Ahonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ahonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dagestanskiy misses with a body shot.
Dagestanskiy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dagestanskiy misses with a body shot.
Dagestanskiy connects with a body shot.
Khaba Dagestanskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahonen throws a series of strikes that have Dagestanskiy backpedaling.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahonen. Dagestanskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dagestanskiy fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Ahonen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dagestanskiy fails to land with a series of punches.
Dagestanskiy is looking to wear down Ahonen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dagestanskiy misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Dagestanskiy does no damage.
A jab from Ahonen misses. #T2#
Ahonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dagestanskiy's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Dagestanskiy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahonen misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Ahonen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ahonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ahonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dagestanskiy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dagestanskiy looking to control.
Dagestanskiy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Dagestanskiy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dagestanskiy holds on and takes a little breather.
Ahonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Dagestanskiy has wrist control.
Ahonen wants to control from the top but Dagestanskiy keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dagestanskiy tries to clinch but Ahonen moves out of range.
Dagestanskiy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ahonen.
Dagestanskiy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dagestanskiy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ahonen's hands.
Ahonen tries to score with a low kick but Dagestanskiy moves his leg out of the way.
Dagestanskiy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
Dagestanskiy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dagestanskiy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Dagestanskiy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dagestanskiy looks to land a right hand but Ahonen moved out of range.
Dagestanskiy walks into a left hand.
Dagestanskiy wants to clinch
and Ahonen counters with a straight right hand.
Dagestanskiy swings widly with a right hand
and Ahonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Dagestanskiy gets a takedown into half guard.
Ahonen trying to control from the bottom.
Ahonen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dagestanskiy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Khaba Dagestanskiy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ahonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahonen connects with a looping right hand.
Ahonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khaba Dagestanskiy is winning the standup battle so far.
Dagestanskiy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahonen.
Dagestanskiy throwing a counter right hand but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
Dagestanskiy staying out of range there.
Dagestanskiy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahonen.
Ahonen throws a body punch but Dagestanskiy moves out of range.
Ahonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dagestanskiy finds it's way round the side to connect with Ahonen's head. #TD2#
Ahonen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dagestanskiy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ahonen is in Dagestanskiy's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dagestanskiy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dagestanskiy is trying to control the position but Ahonen postures up.
Ahonen cracks Dagestanskiy with a solid left hand.
Dagestanskiy is pulling down on Ahonen's head. It's preventing any offense from Ahonen, at least for the moment.#T1#
Ahonen trying to control but Dagestanskiy is working from the bottom.
Ahonen stopping the sweep attempt from Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy is working hard here to advance position.
Ahonen passes Dagestanskiy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ahonen lands a nice short elbow.
Ahonen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ahonen working Dagestanskiy over with strikes. #T2#
Ahonen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dagestanskiy tries to get to full guard but Ahonen has control of the leg.
Ahonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ahonen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dagestanskiy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahonen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahonen's back!
The referee is taking a good look at Ahonen as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Dagestanskiy!
Ahonen tries to escape the position. #T3#
Dagestanskiy is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Manu Ahonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ahonen tries to escape but Dagestanskiy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ahonen breaks Dagestanskiy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ahonen lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Dagestanskiy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dagestanskiy is pulling down on Ahonen's head to control his posture.
Ahonen lands a couple of digs.
Ahonen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ahonen landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Ahonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ahonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dagestanskiy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ahonen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Dagestanskiy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahonen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ahonen throws an elbow that misses. Dagestanskiy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ahonen's guard. Nice move by Dagestanskiy!#REVR##SUB2#
Ahonen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dagestanskiy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Ahonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dagestanskiy. Ahonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dagestanskiy connects with a crisp jab.
Dagestanskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahonen moves away.
Dagestanskiy swings for the body but Ahonen moves out of range.
Dagestanskiy lands a head shot.
Ahonen throws a looping overhand right but Dagestanskiy ducks down to avoid it.
Dagestanskiy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ahonen scores with a hook.
Ahonen misses with a right hand
and Dagestanskiy counters with a straight right hand.
Ahonen misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Dagestanskiy counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Ahonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dagestanskiy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dagestanskiy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dagestanskiy landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dagestanskiy wants to control from the top but Ahonen keeps moving. #T1#
Ahonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahonen, not yet.
Ahonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dagestanskiy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dagestanskiy throws an elbow that misses. Ahonen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dagestanskiy's guard. Nice move by Ahonen!#REVB#
Dagestanskiy tries to strike from the bottom.
Ahonen throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Dagestanskiy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahonen defends well.#T2#
Dagestanskiy pulls Ahonen in to control the position.
Ahonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dagestanskiy is keeping the position for now.
Ahonen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ahonen trying to control but Dagestanskiy is working from the bottom.
Ahonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Dagestanskiy is looking to stand up but Ahonen isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Ahonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ahonen pushes down on Dagestanskiy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ahonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dagestanskiy defending well though.
Dagestanskiy is trying to control but can't.
Ahonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dagestanskiy keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ahonen moves out of range as Dagestanskiy strikes.
Dagestanskiy moves away from the strike by Ahonen. #T4#
Nice body punch from Ahonen.
Ahonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dagestanskiy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Ahonen. #TD#
Dagestanskiy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dagestanskiy showed some decent athleticism there.

Ahonen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dagestanskiy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut there from Ahonen.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manu Ahonen.
Well Ahonen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Ahonen!

Event: TC 16 1mil $ GP vol 2.3,
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Vettori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahonen.
Vettori throws a hook but Ahonen avoids it easily.
Ahonen walks into a stiff left hand from Vettori.
Vettori scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've been informed that Ahonen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ahonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vettori.
Ahonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vettori has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Triple XXX in the buildup to the fight.
Vettori throws a jab when Ahonen was well out of range.
Ahonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vettori throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ahonen misses with a takedown attempt - Vettori sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ahonen swinging wildly here.
A big left from Vettori misses.
Ahonen scores with a hook.
Vettori lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahonen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vettori missing with a left hand there. Ahonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
A big right from Ahonen misses.
Ahonen misses with a wild combination.
Vettori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vettori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ahonen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ahonen throws a nice looking combination but Vettori bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vettori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahonen digs a good hook to Vettori's body.
Good work by Ahonen as he checks the leg kick.
Ahonen throws a wild body kick that Vettori sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vettori. Ahonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahonen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ahonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vettori.
Ahonen slips a jab and a cross from Vettori.
Vettori misses the shot to the body. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ahonen blocks a head kick by Vettori.
Vettori throws an off balance right hand
and Ahonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ahonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vettori scores with a nice right hand.
Vettori swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ahonen lands a right hook to the body.
Vettori jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Ahonen there.
Vettori throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ahonen lands with a slapping head kick.
Vettori misses with a two punch combination.
Ahonen misses with a hook. Vettori ducked under it nicely.
Ahonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ahonen slips under a jab.#T3#
Ahonen misses the shot to the body.
Ahonen ducks under a wild hook from Vettori.
Ahonen scores with a nice strike.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vettori.
Ahonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vettori.
Ahonen connects with the punch.
Vettori moves out of range as Ahonen throws a body kick.
A slow jab from Ahonen misses its intended target.
Vettori tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vettori connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vettori looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahonen is just out of range.
Ahonen digs a good hook to Vettori's body.
Vettori lands with a nice combination. Ahonen backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vettori misses with the combination.
Ahonen 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.
Marvin Vettori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Vettori misses the jab.
Vettori darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ahonen 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.
Vettori throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ahonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Vettori throws a series of punches but Ahonen avoids them all with ease.
Ahonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vettori misses the shot to the body.
Ahonen blocks a leg kick.
Ahonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ahonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Vettori.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vettori. That's going to slow Ahonen down.
Ahonen misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vettori.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marvin Vettori dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Ahonen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ahonen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marvin Vettori is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahonen clobbers Vettori with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A combination from Vettori does no damage.
Nice shot by Ahonen.
That kick from Vettori tenderised Ahonen's leg. Ahonen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ahonen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ahonen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vettori takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vettori throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice leg kick from Vettori, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vettori connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen shoots for a double leg takedown but Vettori sprawls well. He's pushed Ahonen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vettori's corner calls for a 1-2. Vettori obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice jab there from Vettori. #ROC#Ahonen is rocked!
Vettori sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Ahonen's defenses. It connects perfectly with Ahonen's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marvin Vettori!
An out of breath and clearly excited Marvin Vettori thanked Hardcore Sports Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: TC 13 Mil $ GP vol 1.3
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahonen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ahonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Swanson tries to land a front kick but Ahonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ahonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahonen. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swanson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ahonen misses with a head kick.
Swanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahonen.
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Ahonen avoids it.
Swanson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Swanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson works the jab nicely.
Swanson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ahonen is able to avoid easily.
Swanson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Swanson scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Ahonen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Swanson did well to prevent Ahonen getting side control.
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.
Ahonen trying to control the action but Swanson is working from the bottom.
Ahonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Ahonen wants to control but Swanson is keeping him busy.
Swanson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ahonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ahonen throwing shots but Swanson is blocking nicely.
Swanson trying to control from the bottom.
Swanson trying to get back to full guard but Ahonen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Swanson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ahonen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Swanson wants to hold on but Ahonen pushes him away.
Ahonen unloads with some shots from mount but Swanson bucks and avoids them well. #T2#
Ahonen misses with a head shot.
Swanson tries to hold on but Ahonen pushes him away.
Ahonen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ahonen lands a couple of good shots and Swanson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Swanson covering up well and avoiding damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson wants to escape the position.
Ahonen not allowing Swanson to control his hands.
Ahonen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Our spies down at at Gym inform us that Ahonen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Despite being in a bad position, Swanson is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Ahonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Ahonen lands punches and elbows.
Swanson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ahonen's guard. Nice work there by Swanson. #SUB2#
Ahonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Swanson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Swanson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ahonen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Ahonen looking for a guillotine here but Swanson defends easily. #SUB2#
Swanson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ahonen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Swanson has managed to get both his arms back between Ahonen's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Swanson won't allow Ahonen to sweep him here. #SU#
Swanson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ahonen, up you get!
Swanson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahonen.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahonen moves away.
Ahonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Swanson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahonen.
Swanson tests Ahonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swanson throws a hook to the side of Ahonen's head but Ahonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahonen moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Ahonen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Swanson throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Ahonen counters with a single leg into guard. Swanson didn't expect that.
Ahonen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Swanson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Swanson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Swanson in particular looking to stall.
Manu Ahonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Swanson tries to stand and escape but Ahonen is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Ahonen has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Swanson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Swanson!
Ahonen can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
The referee asks Swanson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Swanson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ahonen is trying to control Swanson's posture but Swanson avoids it.
Ahonen tries to buck Swanson off but Swanson is having none of it.
Swanson wants to stand but Ahonen has his arm trapped.
Swanson controlling the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ahonen is looking to regain half guard here but Swanson keeps moving and retains side control.
Ahonen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ahonen is trying to get back to full guard.
Swanson controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Ahonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ahonen is refusing to be controlled, as Swanson sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Swanson thows a leg kick but Ahonen checks it
and Ahonen counters with a nice leg kick.
Swanson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Swanson scores with a three punch combo!
Ahonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Ahonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crunch! Swanson slams his shin into Ahonen's torso.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ahonen punishes Swanson's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahonen throws a head kick that misses.
Benedicte Swanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahonen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ahonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swanson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Swanson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahonen.
Swanson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body
enabling Ahonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Swanson misses with a combination
and Ahonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swanson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benedicte Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Swanson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ahonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Swanson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ahonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Swanson throws the kick towards the body but Ahonen avoids it.
Swanson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swanson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Swanson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ahonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod.
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#
Ahonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ahonen missing with a left hand there. Swanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swanson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Swanson enables Ahonen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Swanson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ahonen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Swanson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Swanson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ahonen being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Ahonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Swanson is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Ahonen keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Ahonen lands a decent shot there.
Ahonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahonen, not yet. #SUB2#
Ahonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Swanson is aware though and is defending well.
Ahonen keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Swanson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ahonen trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Ahonen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Swanson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ahonen 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##T3#
Swanson is looking to escape.
Swanson is refusing to be controlled, as Ahonen sits in half guard.
Ahonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Swanson wants to improve his position but Ahonen is controlling well.
Swanson is trying is best to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ahonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ahonen 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.
Swanson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Ahonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ahonen connects with a body shot that sends Swanson's belly button to the back.
Swanson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ahonen throws a lazy head kick
and Swanson counters with a leg kick.
Ahonen throws a jab when Swanson was well out of range.
Swanson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Swanson motions for Ahonen to come forward. Swanson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ahonen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Swanson.
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Ahonen blocks the leg kick.
Ahonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheers as Swanson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ahonen doesn't seem phased though.
Ahonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahonen.
A punch lands to the side of Swanson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ahonen works the jab nicely.
Swanson connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manu Ahonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ahonen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Ahonen!

Event: TC 7 Sight vs Karpo
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ahonen throws a counter combo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ahonen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Penn looks to land a left hand but Ahonen moved out of range nicely.
Ahonen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Penn on the side of the head.
Ahonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Penn swings widly with a right hand
and Ahonen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Penn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Penn misses with a body kick.
Ahonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Penn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ahonen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Penn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn walks into a left hand.
Penn moves away from the strike by Ahonen.
A head kick misses from Ahonen. #T1#
Ahonen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
Manu Ahonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Ahonen.
Ahonen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Penn.
Ahonen loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
A combination from Penn does no damage.
Ahonen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ahonen keeps Penn at a distance using the push kick.
Penn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahonen.
Penn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ahonen counters with a good low kick that Penn was not able to check.
Ahonen goes for a double leg but Penn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Penn continues to drive forward.
Ahonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahonen throws a sloppy head kick and Penn moves out of range easily. #T2#
Penn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Ahonen dives in and scores a takedown into Penn's guard.
Ahonen distracts Penn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Penn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ahonen wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ahonen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Penn looking for subs off his back but Ahonen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Penn is refusing to be controlled, as Ahonen sits in half guard. #T3#
Ahonen thows a huge punch but Penn dodges it nicely.
Penn punching from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Ahonen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ahonen lands a nice short elbow.
Ahonen is looking to advance position but Penn won't allow it.
Ahonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Penn defending well though. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ahonen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ahonen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Penn is looking to get to half guard.
Ahonen cracks Penn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ahonen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ahonen raining down shots from the mount!
Penn is trying desperately to improve position.
Ahonen landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Ahonen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Penn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahonen to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Penn feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ahonen 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.
Ahonen keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Ahonen has his hands on Penn's head, controlling the position.
Penn advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn working the ground and pound from side control.#T1#
Ahonen struggling a bit here.
Ahonen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Penn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ahonen wants to control but Penn passes into side.
Penn trying to control the position but Ahonen is working away.
Ahonen tries to improve position but can't.
Penn wants to control but Ahonen is keeping him busy.
Ahonen being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ahonen gets back to half guard.
Ahonen trying to control from the bottom.
Penn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ahonen is trying to control but Penn manages to pass to mount!
Penn connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T3#
Ahonen gets back to half guard.
Ahonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn wants to control but Ahonen is keeping him busy.
Penn tries to pass to full mount but Ahonen defends it.
Ahonen tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control.
Ahonen wants to control but Penn is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Ahonen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ahonen wants to get back to full guard.
Ahonen is looking to control Penn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ahonen avoid being mounted?
Penn prevents Ahonen from improving his position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Penn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ahonen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ahonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Ahonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Ahonen.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahonen moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahonen! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Penn dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Penn throws a lazy uppercut
letting Ahonen counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Ahonen. That snapped Penn's head back.
Ahonen misses with a body kick.
Ahonen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Penn as he avoids it easily.
Ahonen cracks a nice hook into Penn's ribs.
Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahonen scores with a head kick.
Ahonen misses with an uppercut. Penn saw that one coming.
Penn throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ahonen avoids it.
Ahonen 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.
Ahonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Penn's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Penn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Manu Ahonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Ahonen.#T1#
Penn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ahonen scores with the left hand. Penn knows he should have avoided that one.
Ahonen cracks Penn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Penn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Penn slips a straight right by Ahonen.
Ahonen misses with a two punch combination.
Ahonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Penn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Penn.
Penn moves forwards but Ahonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Penn misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Ahonen misses its intended target. #T2#
Penn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Ahonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ahonen moves away from the strike by Penn.
A head kick by Penn misses
and Ahonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn lands a nice hook to Ahonen's body. Ahonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Penn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Ahonen.
Ahonen lands a head shot.
Ahonen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Penn defends well and Ahonen ends up having to push Penn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ahonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Penn's head.
Ahonen defending well as Penn loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Ahonen thumps Penn with a low kick.
Ahonen misses with a hook
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ahonen is defended easily by Penn.
An attempted straight right counter from Penn misses the target.
James Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manu Ahonen.
Ahonen takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Penn scores with a takedown into Ahonen's guard.
Ahonen trying to keep a closed guard but Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Penn trying to control but Ahonen is working from the bottom.
Ahonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Penn's guard. #REVB##T4#
Penn controls Ahonen momentarily but Ahonen frees himself.
Ahonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Penn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ahonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ahonen throwing strikes from guard but Penn blocks nicely.
Ahonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ahonen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Ahonen is proving a slippery customer.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Ahonen!

Event: TC 1:Pearson vs Ringnes
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laranja throws out the jab.
Renato Laranja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laranja takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laranja scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ahonen misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laranja! But no joy.
Laranja takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Laranja lands with an overhand left.
Ahonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laranja smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ahonen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Laranja takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ahonen throws a hook but Laranja blocks it.
Laranja waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahonen.
Ahonen slips a straight right by Laranja.
A little feinted left hand from Ahonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laranja misses with a lunging right hand
and Ahonen counters with a leg kick.
Laranja loads up on a big right hand but Ahonen slips the punch.#T1#
Laranja lands a lovely overhand right.
Laranja closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good exchange - Laranja coming out on top.
Ahonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Ahonen.
Ahonen misses the shot to the body.
Laranja scores with a jab to the body.
Renato Laranja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laranja.
Ahonen misses with a looping right.
Ahonen blocks a jab.
Ahonen is looking to counter punch.
Ahonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laranja was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahonen.
Laranja looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahonen lands with a hook. Laranja tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ahonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laranja throws out the jab.
Laranja throws the left hand but Ahonen avoids the punch easily.
Laranja throws an overhand right that lands on Ahonen's shoulder, as Ahonen tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Laranja misses with a left hand
and Ahonen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ahonen slips a jab from Laranja.
Ahonen slips a jab from Laranja.
Laranja scores with the left hand. Ahonen knows he should have avoided that one.
Laranja missing with a left hand there. Ahonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahonen connects with a body shot that sends Laranja's belly button to the back.
Ahonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Laranja 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.
Laranja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Laranja on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ahonen throws a head kick but Laranja moves out of range.
Ahonen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Laranja backs up against the cage.
Laranja misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ahonen counters with an outside leg kick.
A left and a right from Ahonen both land. Nice combination.
Laranja throws a body shot but no joy.
Laranja takes a swing at Ahonen's ribcage but misses.
Ahonen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Laranja sprawls and moves away.
Ahonen scores with a sloppy right hand. Laranja should have avoided that one. #T3#
Ahonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good work by Ahonen as he checks the leg kick.
Laranja tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laranja uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Laranja misses.
Ahonen slips a jab from Laranja.
Laranja misses with a left hand
and Ahonen counters with a straight right hand.
Ahonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahonen throwing a counter right hand but Laranja manages to avoid it.
Laranja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahonen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ahonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ahonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laranja smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ahonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laranja is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ahonen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laranja lands with a nice body punch.
Ahonen cracks Laranja with a right hand to the side of the head.
Laranja throws out a loose jab but Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahonen misses the body punch
and Laranja counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laranja looks to land a left hand but Ahonen moved out of range nicely.
Ahonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ahonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ahonen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Laranja's waist but Laranja gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ahonen off to one side.
Ahonen throws an overhand right that lands on Laranja's shoulder, as Laranja tries to avoid the shot.
Ahonen misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Laranja was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ahonen throws a body punch but Laranja moves out of range.
Ahonen throws the left hand but Laranja avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laranja keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ahonen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Laranja has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Laranja ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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 Manu Ahonen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ahonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Laranja throws a shot from downtown. Ahonen moves away and avoids it.
Laranja missing with a left hand there. Ahonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laranja looks to land a left hand but Ahonen moved out of range nicely.
Ahonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ahonen drops his hands momentarily and Laranja takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ahonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ahonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Laranja throws a body punch but Ahonen moves out of range.
Ahonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Laranja uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahonen.
Ahonen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ahonen duly obliges.
A swing and a miss from Laranja.
Ahonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laranja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahonen.
Laranja misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahonen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Laranja swings widly with a right hand
letting Ahonen counter with a right hand.
Ahonen shoots in for a takedown but Laranja shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ahonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laranja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahonen.
Ahonen ducks under a wild hook from Laranja.
Ahonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laranja doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Ahonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Laranja wants to control but Ahonen is keeping busy.
Laranja tries to roll over but Ahonen keeps him under control.
Ahonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laranja can do to turn this around?
Ahonen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Laranja trying to hold on to Ahonen's head to control him but Ahonen postures up.
Ahonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ahonen is keen to just control but Laranja is a slippery customer.
Laranja makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Laranja.
Laranja keeping moving, preventing Ahonen from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Laranja is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ahonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Laranja working a defensive guard here.
Ahonen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laranja taking a bit of punishment here - Ahonen scoring with strikes.
Laranja tries to bench press Ahonen off him but Ahonen keeps the position.
Ahonen lands a nice forearm strike.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Laranja's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laranja takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ahonen trying to control the action but Laranja is working from the bottom. #T4#
Ahonen working away.
Ahonen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Laranja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ahonen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ahonen working the body and head with strikes.
Ahonen working away.
Ahonen gets to mount! Laranja was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
We've been hearing good reports from Ahonen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Laranja slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Laranja slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Ahonen dominated that second round.
That's time! Ahonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Laranja misses the jab.
It appears Ahonen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Laranja misses with a hook. Ahonen ducked under it nicely.
Ahonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manu Ahonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laranja.
Ahonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laranja on the side of the head.
Ahonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Laranja avoids it really well and circles away.
Laranja lands a jab to Ahonen's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen defending well as Laranja loads up on a big left hand.
Ahonen moves away from the strike by Laranja.
Ahonen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A shot to the body from Laranja misses
and Ahonen counters with an inside leg kick.
Laranja on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Ahonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laranja misses the shot to the body.
Ahonen throws a big counter combination but Laranja scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ahonen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Laranja tries to avoid it but Ahonen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Laranja to the ground. Laranja escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Laranja looks to land a right hand but Ahonen moved out of range.
Ahonen slips under a jab.
Laranja closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Laranja cracks Ahonen with a good jab.
Ahonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laranja.
Laranja throws an off balance right hand
and Ahonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Laranja misses with a right hand
and Ahonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Laranja moves forwards but Ahonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laranja has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laranja there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ahonen ducks under a wild hook from Laranja.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahonen goes for a double leg but Laranja avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Laranja continues to drive forward.
Laranja feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Ahonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Laranja checks a leg kick.
Laranja takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ahonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Laranja looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laranja.
Laranja scores with a sloppy right hand. Ahonen should have avoided that one.
Ahonen thuds a left hand into Laranja's body.
No luck for Ahonen with that takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Laranja misses.
Ahonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laranja.
Ahonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Laranja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
Laranja paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Ahonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ahonen ducks right into an uppercut from Laranja.
Ahonen just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Jab by Ahonen.
Ahonen throws a head kick but Laranja moves out of range.
Laranja has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Laranja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laranja thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laranja looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahonen is just out of range.
Ahonen misses with a takedown attempt - Laranja sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manu Ahonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laranja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laranja swings for the body but Ahonen moves out of range.
Laranja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
Laranja takes a swing at Ahonen's ribcage but misses.
Laranja thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laranja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahonen moves away.#T4##TD#
Ahonen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Laranja is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laranja is looking to reverse the position.
Ahonen 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.
Ahonen landing strikes.
Laranja is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Ahonen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Renato Laranja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laranja throws the left hand but Ahonen avoids the punch easily.

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 Manu Ahonen.
Well Ahonen 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Ahonen!

Event: Grunge X: Nevermind
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shark connects with an inside leg kick.
Shark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shark defending well as Ahonen loads up on a big left hand.
Shark lands with a nice body punch.
Shark tries to land a front kick but Ahonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ahonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ahonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shark moves away.
Ahonen misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Ahonen.
Ahonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shark in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahonen.
Ahonen moves out of range of the body kick from Shark.
Ahonen blocks a head kick by Shark.
Shark throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Shark tries a head kick but it misses.
Shark lunges at Ahonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ahonen's hand.
Ahonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ahonen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ahonen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shark counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Shark pushes Ahonen away with a front kick.
Ahonen misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Shark counters by clinching up. #BC#
Ahonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shark looks for the body kick but Ahonen saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shark closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ahonen throws a lazy right hand but Shark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shark with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Shark lands a nice looking body kick.
Ahonen blocks a head kick by Shark.
Shark throws the kick towards the body but Ahonen avoids it.
Ahonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick and Ahonen moves out of range easily.
Ahonen misses with a straight left. #TD#
Ahonen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ahonen lands a nice short elbow.
Ahonen is looking to take a break and control but Shark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ahonen controlling the action here.
Shark is looking to escape.#T3#
Ahonen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ahonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ahonen is looking to take a break and control but Shark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ahonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ahonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ahonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shark's head.
Ahonen trying to control the action but Shark is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Ahonen.
Ahonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shark defending well though.
Shark looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shark ducks under a wild hook from Ahonen.
Ahonen misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Shark counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shark.
Ahonen blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Power Shark will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shark throws a leg kick
and Ahonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shark's knee momentarily.
Shark slips a jab from Ahonen.
Power Shark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ahonen moves out of range of the body kick from Shark.
Ahonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahonen digs a good body shot into Shark's ribs.
A head kick misses from Shark.
Ahonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark is trying to counter with his kicks.
Power Shark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahonen is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Ahonen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ahonen prevents Shark from standing back up. #T1#
Ahonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Ahonen misses with a head shot. Shark uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ahonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Shark has wrist control.
Ahonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Ahonen wants to pass the guard but Shark is keeping the position.
Ahonen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ahonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ahonen distracts Shark with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ahonen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shark keeping moving, preventing Ahonen from controlling successfully.
Ahonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ahonen avoids the head kick by Shark. #T3#
Shark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters circling a little - Shark finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ahonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shark throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Ahonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahonen scores with a nice strike.
Shark closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ahonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shark scores with a push kick.
Ahonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shark scores with a push kick.#T4#
Shark throws a sloppy head kick
and Shark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shark lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ahonen avoids the head kick by Shark.
Ahonen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Ahonen.
Shark tries to land a front kick but Ahonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shark wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Ahonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shark scores with a shot to the body.
Ahonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Shark lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ahonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shark feints and then cracks Ahonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ahonen down.
Shark lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ahonen shoots in for a double leg but Shark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Manu Ahonen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ahonen staying out of range there.
Shark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahonen.
A nice leg kick from Shark, right into the meat of the thigh. #TD#
Ahonen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shark's guard.#SUB#
Ahonen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shark dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Ahonen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shark has passed into side control.
Ahonen struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ahonen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ahonen is trying to get back to full guard.
Manu Ahonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ahonen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shark is working away from the top position though.
Shark tries to stand and escape but Ahonen is controlling the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ahonen trying to control from the bottom.
Ahonen wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shark lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ahonen takes a step back to recover.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahonen missing with a left hand there. Shark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahonen misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Ahonen lands a lovely overhand right.
Ahonen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ahonen throws a head kick but Shark moves out of range.
Shark throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shark is looking to slow Ahonen down with leg kicks.
Ahonen missing with a left hand there. Shark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shark throws a counter combo.
Power Shark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shark throws a right and a left that Ahonen avoids nicely.
Shark throws a lazy body kick
enabling Ahonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Shark stuffs the takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Shark.
Ahonen scores with a shot to the body.
Shark tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Ahonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Shark misses with a head kick.
Shark misses with a body kick.
Ahonen shoots in looking for a takedown but Shark manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ahonen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shark raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahonen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Shark.
Shark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ahonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shark circles away quickly and effectively.
Ahonen blocks the body kick.
Ahonen tried to score with a low kick but Shark checks it.
Ahonen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shark swivels and escapes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Power Shark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shark 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Grunge 8: Screaming Trees
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kallio.
Ahonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kallio avoids it really well and circles away.
Kallio lands a really nice looking cross but Ahonen seems unphased.
We've been informed that Ahonen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ahonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Kallio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kallio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ahonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kallio is out of range and Ahonen settles back down.
Kallio looks to land a body kick but Ahonen moved away.
A little jabbing left from Ahonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kallio is looking to chop away at Ahonen's legs.
Ahonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Ahonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ahonen misses with the combination.
Kallio lands an overhand right.#T1#
Good exchange - Ahonen coming out on top.
Kallio with a jab.
Kallio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kallio was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahonen.
Ahonen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kallio.
Ahonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kallio stuns Ahonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kallio is looking to slow Ahonen down with leg kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Kallio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kallio.
Kallio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kimmo Kallio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahonen walks into a stiff left hand from Kallio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kallio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ahonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kallio but Kallio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Ahonen misses.
Kallio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ahonen's head backwards.#T2#
Ahonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kallio.
Kallio delivers a nice body kick.
Kallio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahonen.
Ahonen lands a body shot.
Kallio misses with a straight left.
Ahonen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kallio lands a nice shot to the body.
Ahonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kallio.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ahonen!
Kallio throws a big shot that misses.
Kallio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahonen.
A quick step to the side and Kallio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kallio missing with a left hand there. Ahonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kallio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ahonen checks it well.
Kallio lands a jab.#T3#
Kallio tries a low kick but Ahonen avoids it.
Kallio stalks Ahonen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ahonen's face. Ahonen staggers backwards, shaken.
Ahonen connects with an inside leg kick.
Kallio slips under a jab.
Kallio swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kallio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahonen.
Ahonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kimmo Kallio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahonen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kallio misses with a body shot.
Ahonen thuds his right hand into Kallio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ahonen blocks a jab.
Nice shot by Kallio.
Kallio throws a body punch but Ahonen moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahonen! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kallio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kallio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ahonen takes a swing at Kallio's ribcage but misses.
Kallio throws a front kick aimed at Ahonen's knee but Ahonen avoids it well. #T4#
Kallio lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ahonen backs up against the cage.
Kallio slips under a jab from Ahonen.
Ahonen connects with a nice looking jab.
Kallio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ahonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kallio throws a head kick that half lands. #ROC#Ahonen is rocked!
Kallio lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Ahonen falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kimmo Kallio!
Kimmo Kallio retains his welterweight title!
Kimmo Kallio seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Grunge 5: Come As You Are
Date: May 24, 2020

#R1#
Ahonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason.
Ahonen misses with a head kick. #TD#
Ahonen dives in and scores a takedown into Mason's guard.
Ahonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason working a defensive guard here.
Mason striking off his back but it's not causing Ahonen any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason looking to control but Ahonen passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB#
Ahonen is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Ahonen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mason trying to hold on to Ahonen's head to control him but Ahonen postures up.
Mason tries to roll over but Ahonen keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Ahonen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mason tries to kick Ahonen off but Ahonen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ahonen drops an elbow to the side of Mason's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason has hold of Ahonen's hands but Ahonen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ahonen is looking to advance position but Mason won't allow it.
Mason trying to control but Ahonen postures up.
Ahonen working over Mason with some ground and pound. Mason looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
Ahonen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ahonen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Ahonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Mason is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ahonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ahonen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mason with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mason wants to control but Ahonen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ahonen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ahonen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ahonen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ahonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Ahonen moves into full mount! Mason won't be happy about that! #T4#
BOOM! Ahonen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mason slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ahonen slips a nice elbow through Mason's hands, connecting with Mason's forehead.
Mason wants to control but Ahonen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ahonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Mason is looking for a sweep. Ahonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahonen working Mason over with strikes.
Ahonen is nestled in close to Mason, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason taking some punishment here, with Ahonen in his half guard.
Ahonen lands strikes from half guard.
Ahonen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Ahonen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ahonen scores with a one two! Mason had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A solid body kick from Ahonen.
Ahonen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ahonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahonen wants to slow Mason down by chopping away at his legs.
Ahonen throws a leg kick but Mason checks it.
Ahonen tries to score with a low kick but Mason moves his leg out of the way.
Mason fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mason with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ahonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mason.
Mason tries to clinch there but Ahonen circles away.
Mason shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ahonen but Ahonen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Manu Ahonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bea Mason.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mason.#T1#
Mason tries for a takedown but Ahonen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mason shoots for a double leg takedown but Ahonen sprawls well. He's pushed Mason's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mason takes one on the button.
Ahonen thows a body kick. Mason tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mason tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ahonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ahonen misses with a wild body shot.
Mason tries for a takedown but Ahonen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Ahonen gets a double leg takedown into Mason's guard.
Ahonen landing with the ground and pound.
Ahonen lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Ahonen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahonen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ahonen preventing the sweep.
Ahonen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mason's head.
Ahonen cracks Mason with a solid left hand.
Ahonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahonen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mason's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mason manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ahonen stands up over Mason, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ahonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahonen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Ahonen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ahonen landing with the ground and pound.
Mason looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ahonen working some strikes from top position.
Ahonen postures up and lands a big shot to Mason's brow.
Manu Ahonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ahonen is working Mason over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mason looking to control but Ahonen passes into half guard.
Mason wants to get back to full guard.
Ahonen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Ahonen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mason on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ahonen working over Mason with some ground and pound. Mason looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ahonen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ahonen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mason tries to roll over but Ahonen keeps him under control.
Ahonen drops an elbow to the side of Mason's head.
Ahonen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mason with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Ahonen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ahonen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC#
Mason is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Bea Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahonen cracks Mason on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Mason falls backwards against the cage. Ahonen follows up with more strikes that drop Mason to his knees. Ahonen keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Mason! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manu Ahonen!

Event: Grunge 2: Blackhole Sun
Date: Apr 26, 2020

#R1#
Ahonen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mason.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt - Ahonen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mason moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAhonen.
Mason avoids the head kick by Ahonen. #CL2#
Ahonen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ahonen takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Ahonen decides to pull guard.
Ahonen has a closed guard, preventing Mason from standing up. #SUB2#
Ahonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mason doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mason manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ahonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mason's guard. #REVB#
Mason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ahonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ahonen stands up over Mason, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ahonen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ahonen landing with the ground and pound.
Mason 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.
Mason trying to keep a closed guard but Ahonen is proving a slippery customer.
Ahonen is in close to Mason's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mason looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mason looking to control.
Ahonen stopping the sweep attempt from Mason.
Ahonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Ahonen stays in close to Mason's body and controls the position.
Ahonen connects with a couple of short punches.
Ahonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ahonen looking to control.
Ahonen 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.
Ahonen keeping full guard, as Mason tries to pass. #T3##SUB2#
Ahonen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mason defends well.
Mason postures up.
Ahonen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Mason avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mason trying to control but Ahonen is working from the bottom.
Ahonen looking to control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Ahonen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mason gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Mason stands and steps away. Ahonen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Ahonen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mason's half guard.
Mason is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ahonen scores with a couple of nice shots.
My spies in Gym inform me that Ahonen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ahonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mason is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ahonen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ahonen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mason manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mason wants to stand but Ahonen is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Ahonen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Mason gets tackled into the cage by Ahonen. Ahonen maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Ahonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ahonen closes the distance and pushes Mason back into the cage.#BC#
Mason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mason throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ahonen's waist but Ahonen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mason off to one side.
Mason wants to clinch but Ahonen slips to the side
and Ahonen counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Ahonen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mason punching from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ahonen lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason trying to control here.
Ahonen is nestled in close to Mason, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mason trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ahonen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T1#
Mason can't escape the position.
Mason regains half guard.
Ahonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mason tries to get to full guard but Ahonen has control of the leg.
Ahonen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ahonen is nestled in close to Mason, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ahonen in particular looking to stall.
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. Ahonen connects with a nice short shot to Mason's temple. #T2#
Mason is pressing down on Ahonen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Manu Ahonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ahonen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mason can't keep his opponent in guard - Ahonen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ahonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Ahonen wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.
Mason wants to improve his position but Ahonen is controlling well.
Mason on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ahonen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mason on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ahonen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mason is looking to control Ahonen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mason avoid being mounted?
Mason is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ahonen scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Mason looking for submissions off his back.
Ahonen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. Ahonen connects with a nice short shot to Mason's temple.
Mason has hold of Ahonen's hands but Ahonen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ahonen is taking a breather. Mason says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
Ahonen winds up and cracks Mason with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Ahonen.
Mason wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Ahonen.
Ahonen controlling the action here.
Ahonen working Mason over with strikes.
Ahonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahonen content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Ahonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ahonen swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Mason fails with the takedown.
Ahonen dodges the punch combination from Mason. #TD2#
Ahonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ahonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahonen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ahonen won't allow Mason to sweep him here. #SUB#
Mason is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahonen defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ahonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Ahonen is continuing to stall.
Mason trying to control the position.
Mason has momentary wrist control but Ahonen slips an elbow through the middle.
Ahonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mason 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.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mason looking to control.
Ahonen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ahonen postures up and lands a big shot to Mason's brow.
Ahonen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ahonen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mason looking to control.
Mason wants to sweep here but Ahonen controlling him for the moment.
Ahonen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ahonen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Ahonen is working Mason over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ahonen prevents Mason from getting back to his feet.
Ahonen stands up over Mason, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ahonen chips away with some ground and pound.
Ahonen postures up and lands a big shot to Mason's brow.
Manu Ahonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ahonen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ahonen scoring with some ground and pound.
Mason wants to sweep here but Ahonen controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Ahonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ahonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ahonen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Ahonen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Ahonen!

Event: Syn 658 Warror vs Diggs V
Date: Nov 24, 2019

#R1#
Shoe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ahonen.
Shoe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ahonen.
Shoe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Shoe.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shoe.
Shoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahonen controls his hands.
Shoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shoe takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Ahonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen walks into a straight right hand from Shoe.
Ahonen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ahonen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Good leg kick by Shoe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ahonen checks a leg kick.
Shoe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shoe tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahonen.#CL2#
Shoe instigates a clinch.
Ahonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shoe.
A head punch on the inside from Shoe fails to land.
A short right from Ahonen on the inside.
Shoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shoe presses Ahonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ahonen wants a takedown.
Shoe misses with an elbow over the top.
Ahonen tries to throw a body punch but Shoe avoids it by throwing Ahonen back against the cage.
Shoe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahonen backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Shoe.
Shoe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Shoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahonen.
Ahonen has a couple of punches blocked by Shoe.
Shoe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahonen backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ahonen fails to land.
Shoe leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoe. #BC2#
Shoe breaks the clinch.
Shoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
A quick step to the side and Ahonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shoe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ahonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good leg kick by Shoe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ahonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shoe scores with a jab.
Ahonen misses with a low kick. #T3#
Shoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Shoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shoe misses the body punch
and Ahonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahonen loads up on a big right hand but Shoe slips the punch.
Shoe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ahonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shoe. Shoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Shoe throws a lazy right hand but Ahonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shoe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gum Shoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shoe throws a leg kick which misses Ahonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Ahonen tries to avoid it.
Ahonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shoe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Ahonen misses its target.
Ahonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shoe misses with a lunging right hand
and Ahonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahonen misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Ahonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ahonen checks it well.
Shoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ahonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shoe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ahonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shoe works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Shoe moves into the clinch.
Ahonen tries to pull guard but Shoe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ahonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shoe working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahonen misses with a punch to the body.
Ahonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Shoe. #TD#
Ahonen pulls guard successfully.
Ahonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gum Shoe dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Shoe throws a leg kick but Ahonen checks it. #TD#
Ahonen scores with a takedown into Shoe's guard.
Shoe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ahonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shoe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shoe wants to stand and escape but Ahonen is having none of it.
Shoe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shoe has momentary wrist control but Ahonen slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen works over Shoe with some ground and pound from guard.
Ahonen landing some decent shots from guard.
Ahonen postures up. #T1#
Ahonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES2#
Shoe has his feet on Ahonen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Shoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahonen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ahonen.
Shoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shoe throws a right hand that misses
and Ahonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shoe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shoe throws an overhand right that lands on Ahonen's shoulder, as Ahonen tries to avoid the shot.
Shoe gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD#
Ahonen drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shoe's head.#T2#
Shoe pulls Ahonen in close to prevent any damage.
Ahonen won't allow Shoe to sweep him here.
Shoe trying to control the position here.
Ahonen wants to control from the top but Shoe keeps moving.
Shoe wants to get back to his feet but Ahonen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ahonen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ahonen 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.
Shoe pushes Ahonen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ahonen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ahonen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shoe some visible discomfort. #T3#
Shoe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shoe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ahonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shoe is trying to control Ahonen's posture but Ahonen avoids it.
Ahonen lands some shots froms side control.
Shoe keeping his opponent close.
Ahonen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ahonen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ahonen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shoe is trying to get back to his feet.
Ahonen scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Ahonen landing a few strikes.
Shoe is looking to reverse the position.
Ahonen working away.
Ahonen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ahonen in side control lands a decent elbow. #ES2#
Shoe bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shoe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ahonen will feel that in the morning.
Ahonen tries to move into range but Shoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ahonen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ahonen checks a leg kick nicely.
Ahonen is looking to slow Shoe down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shoe. Ahonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Ahonen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shoe throws a series of punches but Ahonen moves out of range.
Ahonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ahonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ahonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shoe throws a sloppy head kick and Ahonen moves out of range easily.
Ahonen blocks a leg kick.
Ahonen looks to land a right hand but Shoe moved out of range.
Shoe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Ahonen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shoe.
Shoe throws the kick towards the body but Ahonen avoids it.
As Shoe backs away, Ahonen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ahonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ahonen's head.
A low kick from Shoe misses
and Ahonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shoe 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.
Both fighters circling a little - Shoe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Shoe misses with a wild body shot.
Shoe swings for the body but Ahonen moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Ahonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shoe tries to land a front kick but Ahonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It appears Ahonen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Shoe misses with a hook.
Shoe wants to slow Ahonen down by chopping away at his legs.
Shoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shoe misses with a looping right.
Shoe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shoe looks to land a left hand but Ahonen moved out of range nicely.
Shoe connects with an inside leg kick.
Shoe misses with a body kick.
Gum Shoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shoe takes a swing at Ahonen's ribcage but misses.
Shoe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gum Shoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ahonen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shoe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shoe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ahonen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shoe on the side of the head.
Shoe misses with a straight left.
Shoe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ahonen on the side of the head.
Shoe scores with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahonen misses the target.
Shoe thuds his right hand into Ahonen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shoe. Ahonen shrugs it off though.
Ahonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shoe at a distance.
Ahonen throws a leg kick but Shoe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ahonen lands a jab to the nose.
Ahonen lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Shoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ahonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Ahonen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shoe quickly recovers to half guard.
Ahonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shoe is looking to escape.
Shoe has hold of Ahonen's hands but Ahonen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ahonen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Shoe trying to hold on to Ahonen's head to control him but Ahonen postures up.
Ahonen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ahonen stops Shoe from getting back to his feet.
Manu Ahonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ahonen trying to control the action but Shoe is working from the bottom.
Shoe taking some punishment here, with Ahonen in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Shoe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shoe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ahonen.
Shoe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ahonen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ahonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoe wants to get back to full guard.
Shoe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shoe wants to control but Ahonen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Ahonen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ahonen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gum Shoe.
I think Shoe 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gum Shoe!
Gum Shoe made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Don't touch my gums, I won't steal your shoes.'.

Event: Syn 653 Magufuli vs Robinson
Date: Oct 20, 2019

#R1#
Marston misses with a wild combination.
Marston tries to land a leg kick but Ahonen saw it coming and moves away.
Ahonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ahonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marston throws a right and a left that Ahonen avoids nicely.
A nice side step and Ahonen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marston misses with a series of wild punches.
Ahonen flicks out a counter leg kick but Marston steps away.
Marston drops his hands momentarily and Ahonen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like John Marston has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Marston seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ahonen works the jab nicely.
Marston staying out of range there.
Marston throws a big counter combination but Ahonen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Marston misses with a double jab.
Marston throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Marston throws a combination that misses
and Ahonen counters with a left to the body.
Ahonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Ahonen misses.
John Marston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahonen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ahonen dodges the punch combination from Marston.
Marston tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ahonen is able to avoid easily.
Marston goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Marston scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Marston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ahonen counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahonen blocks a leg kick.
Ahonen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marston with a body shot.
Marston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Marston swinging wildly here.
Ahonen throws a hook to the side of Marston's head but Marston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
John Marston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Marston does no damage.
Ahonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ahonen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marston with a body shot.
Marston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ahonen slips a jab and a cross from Marston.
Ahonen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Marston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ahonen.
Ahonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ahonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahonen throws a sloppy head kick and Marston moves out of range easily. #T3#
Marston throws a right hand that Ahonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Ahonen also avoids with ease.
Ahonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marston.
Marston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ahonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marston's calf.
A punch combination from Marston misses.
Marston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ahonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Marston checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Marston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahonen throws out a counter right but Marston avoids it with no problem.
Ahonen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahonen lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Ahonen looks to land a right hand but Marston moved out of range.
Marston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Ahonen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ahonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
John Marston's cut is getting worse.
Marston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ahonen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Marston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ahonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ahonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ahonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Marston is breathing heavily.
Ahonen digs a good hook to Marston's body.
Marston misses with a combination
and Ahonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Marston is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ahonen scores with a counter punch that sends Marston to the canvas! Ahonen smells blood - he's punishing Marston with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Marston has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manu Ahonen!
John Marston spoke after the fight, saying 'So far as the note goes, nope, I'll keep an eye out for it next time, ta.'.

Event: Syn 648 Gravas vs JYD
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Ahonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ahonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shoe.
Shoe cracks Ahonen with a good jab.
Ahonen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ahonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shoe's hands.
Ahonen feints and then cracks Shoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shoe down.
Ahonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shoe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A shot to the liver by Ahonen. Beautiful body shot.
Shoe thows a body kick. Ahonen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahonen jabs Shoe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shoe throws a low kick, looking for Ahonen's leg but Ahonen calmly moves out of range.
Ahonen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ahonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shoe throws a low kick but Ahonen avoids it.
Shoe connects with a body shot.
Shoe throws out a leg kick but Ahonen moves out of range and Shoe only half commits.
Ahonen feints a counter leg kick.
Shoe checks a low kick from Ahonen.#T1#
Shoe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahonen.
Shoe throws a body kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ahonen, right into the meat.
Shoe throws a leg kick
and Ahonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahonen throws a jab when Shoe was well out of range.
Ahonen connects with a nice looking jab.
Shoe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ahonen has time to react.
Shoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shoe is looking to land body kicks.
Ahonen throws a wild body kick that Shoe sees coming a mile off.
Ahonen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A solid body kick from Shoe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoe tests Ahonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahonen looks to land a right hand but Shoe moved out of range.
Shoe dips to his left and cracks Ahonen with an uppercut!
Shoe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Ahonen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ahonen wants to counter the offense by Shoe and move into the clinch position.
Ahonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shoe doesn't seem bothered though.
Ahonen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shoe scores with a punch to the head.
Shoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ahonen checks it well.
Gum Shoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahonen.
Ahonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shoe avoids the body shot from Ahonen. #CL2#
Ahonen has closed the distance and engaged Shoe in a clinch.
Ahonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoe.
Shoe slows down the pace here.
A short body shot lands from Ahonen as the two fighters clinch.
Shoe prevents a body shot from Ahonen.
Shoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shoe throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Shoe misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shoe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahonen. #BC#
Shoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ahonen loads up on a big right hand but Shoe slips the punch.
Ahonen throws an overhand right that lands on Shoe's shoulder, as Shoe tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Ahonen finds it's way through Shoe's defenses.
Shoe throws a low kick but Ahonen avoids it.
Shoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ahonen's head.
Shoe sizes up Ahonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ahonen checks a low kick from Shoe.
Ahonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoe moves away.
Shoe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ahonen back to the cage. Shoe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Good standup being displayed there by Shoe as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahonen thuds his right hand into Shoe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ahonen avoids a kick to the body.
Shoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Shoe tries to clinch but Ahonen is having none of it. #T4#
Shoe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shoe lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Shoe clinches.
Ahonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ahonen jumps guard but Shoe stands there with Ahonen around his waist. Ahonen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahonen.
Shoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ahonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahonen can't find room to land a body shot as Shoe controls the action.
Shoe misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Shoe.
Shoe misses with the head strike.
Shoe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gum Shoe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Shoe misses the target.
Ahonen swings for the body but Shoe moves out of range.
Gum Shoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahonen throws a leg kick #CL#
and Shoe counters by clinching up.
A short right from Shoe on the inside.
Shoe is stalling here.
Ahonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Shoe controls his hands.
Shoe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shoe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ahonen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Shoe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Shoe has closed the distance and engaged Ahonen in a clinch.
Ahonen misses with the head strike.
Ahonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe scores with a shot to the side of Ahonen's head.
Shoe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoe lands a nice uppercut.
Shoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoe. #T1#
Shoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shoe.
Ahonen lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Ahonen.
Ahonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahonen misses with a body punch.
Ahonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shoe misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ahonen fails to land.
Ahonen misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Ahonen.
Ahonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shoe tries a body shot but Ahonen blocks it.
Ahonen is working Shoe over against the cage.
Shoe throws a head punch that misses.
Ahonen tries to work over Shoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Shoe.
Shoe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ahonen lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Shoe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ahonen avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahonen gets through Shoe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shoe blocks an uppercut.
Shoe scores with a shot to the side of Ahonen's head.
Ahonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shoe backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shoe.
Shoe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ahonen cracks Shoe with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Ahonen fails to land.
Ahonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Shoe controls his hands. #BC#
Shoe manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ahonen.
Nice jab there from Ahonen.
Shoe throws a front kick aimed at Ahonen's knee but Ahonen avoids it well.
Shoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ahonen blocks a head kick by Shoe.
Ahonen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Shoe throws a lazy head kick
letting Ahonen counter with a right hand.
Ahonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahonen misses the target.
Shoe digs a good hook to Ahonen's body.
Ahonen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ahonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shoe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Shoe has managed to clinch.
Ahonen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shoe after a bit of a struggle.
Ahonen tries to throw a body punch but Shoe avoids it by throwing Ahonen back against the cage.
Gum Shoe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shoe digs a right hand underneath Ahonen's ribcage. Ahonen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shoe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shoe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shoe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shoe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahonen.
Ahonen blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Shoe. #T4#
Shoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shoe lands a right hand.
Ahonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahonen lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Shoe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shoe scores with a shoulder strike.
Shoe can't find room to land a body shot as Ahonen controls the action.
Shoe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shoe lands a nice uppercut.
Ahonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shoes head.
Shoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahonen backwards.
Ahonen misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Ahonen.
Shoe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ahonen.
Ahonen working aggressively here.
Ahonen blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gum Shoe dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ahonen throws the left hand but Shoe avoids the punch easily.
Shoe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice shot by Shoe.
Ahonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shoe's sensitive parts.
Shoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Shoe scores with a four punch combination!
Shoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ahonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahonen swings for the body but Shoe moves out of range.
Gum Shoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Shoe.
Shoe defending well as Ahonen loads up on a big left hand.
Ahonen takes one to the side of the head.
Ahonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from Shoe misses its intended target.
Ahonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahonen moves forwards but Shoe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahonen loads up on a big right hand but Shoe slips the punch.
A jab from Ahonen misses. #T1#
Ahonen moves away from the strike by Shoe.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahonen! But no joy.
Ahonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe throws a head kick but Ahonen moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shoe. Ahonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shoe scores with a nice strike.
Shoe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ahonen throws a low kick but Shoe moves out of range easily.
Shoe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shoe scores with a hook to the body. Ahonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ahonen avoids the head kick by Shoe.
Ahonen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ahonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ahonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shoe.
Ahonen lands with a hook. Shoe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Shoe misses.
Shoe lands with a right hand.
Ahonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shoe.
Shoe swings for the body but Ahonen moves out of range. #T2#
Shoe scores with a hook.
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 jab from Ahonen does it's job there.
Shoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shoe throws a solid leg kick but Ahonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shoe.
A nice side step and Ahonen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ahonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shoe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ahonen throws a head kick but Shoe moves out of range.
Shoe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shoe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ahonen counters with a right hand to the body.
Shoe misses with a low kick.
Ahonen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Shoe lands the left hand.
Ahonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shoe.
Shoe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shoe lands with a kick to the temple. Ahonen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ahonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Shoe misses with a left hand
and Ahonen counters with a leg kick.
Ahonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shoe's calf.
Shoe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ahonen.
A cross from Shoe lands.
Shoe lands a leg kick that knocks Ahonen off balance momentarily.
Shoe looks to land a combination but Ahonen avoids it well.
Ahonen digs a good body shot into Shoe's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shoe.
Manu Ahonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shoe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ahonen.
Shoe throwing a counter right hand but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
Ahonen checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shoe.
Shoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahonen. That did some damage!
Shoe connects with a leg kick. Ahonen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ahonen blocks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahonen misses with a hook.
Shoe tries to clinch up.#T4#
Shoe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahonen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahonen. Shoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shoe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ahonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahonen scores with the left hand. Shoe knows he should have avoided that one.
Ahonen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ahonen checks a leg kick.
Shoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shoe moves out of range of the body kick from Ahonen.
Danga de danga de dang - Shoe scores with a four punch combination!
Ahonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shoe.
Ahonen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shoe to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shoe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ahonen misses with a looping left.
Shoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahonen can do to turn this around?
Shoe misses with a kick to the body.
Gum Shoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ahonen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gum Shoe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shoe 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gum Shoe!
Post fight, Gum Shoe stared into the camera and said 'Don't touch my gums, I won't steal your shoes.'.

Event: Syn 639 Boagrius vs Delsarte
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Ahonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Shoe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ahonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Ahonen. Beautiful body shot.
Shoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from Ahonen misses.
Shoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Shoe tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ahonen misses with a hook. Shoe ducked under it nicely.
Ahonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shoe.
Ahonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shoe.
Shoe lands a nice looking body shot.
Ahonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Ahonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahonen moves forwards but Shoe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shoe throws a lazy right hand but Ahonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shoe avoids the body shot from Ahonen.
We've been hearing reports that Ahonen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A jab from Shoe does it's job there.
Shoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahonen.
Ahonen swinging wildly here. #T1#
Ahonen ducks under a wild hook from Shoe.
Shoe tests Ahonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shoe avoids the body shot from Ahonen.
Ahonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Ahonen misses.
Shoe cracks a nice hook into Ahonen's ribs.
A low kick from Shoe misses
and Ahonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Ahonen misses with a looping right.
Shoe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ahonen moves out of range as Shoe throws a body kick.
Ahonen cracks Shoe with a good jab.
Shoe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shoe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ahonen will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ahonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shoe finds it's way round the side to connect with Ahonen's head.
Shoe throws out a powerful jab.
Shoe tries to work over Ahonen's front leg with a kick but Ahonen checks it.
Ahonen walks into a straight right hand from Shoe.
Shoe gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shoe.
Shoe throws a body punch but Ahonen moves out of range.
Ahonen misses with a body shot.
Ahonen stalks Shoe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shoe's face. Shoe staggers backwards, shaken.
A left lands for Ahonen.
Ahonen throws a looping overhand right but Shoe ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Shoe misses its intended target.
Ahonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Shoe. That snapped Ahonen's head back.
Ahonen misses with a wild body shot.
Shoe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shoe walks into a left hand.
Ahonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahonen misses with an uppercut
and Shoe counters with a nice body kick.
Shoe looks to land a left hand but Ahonen moved out of range nicely.
Shoe lands with a good body shot.
Shoe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ahonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Shoe's head.
Ahonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahonen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shoe misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Ahonen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shoe.#T3#
Shoe avoids the body shot from Ahonen.
Shoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahonen.
Ahonen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ahonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahonen takes a swing at Shoe's ribcage but misses.
Shoe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Shoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shoe looks to land a combination but Ahonen avoids it well.
Shoe throws a leg kick
and Ahonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shoe throws a lazy body kick
and Ahonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahonen swings for the body but Shoe moves out of range.
Shoe thumps Ahonen with a low kick.
Ahonen throws a right hand that misses
and Shoe counters with a nice body shot.
Shoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahonen moves away.
Ahonen throws the left hand but Shoe avoids the punch easily.
Ahonen misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahonen misses with a hook. Shoe ducked under it nicely.
Shoe throws a big shot that misses.
Ahonen attempts a counter takedown but Shoe avoids it well and moves away.
Ahonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahonen.#T4#
Ahonen misses with a right hand
and Shoe counters with a low kick, right behind Ahonen 's knee. #CL2#
Shoe closes the distance and pushes Ahonen back into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Shoe fails to land.
Ahonen misses with the head strike.
Ahonen misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Shoe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gum Shoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahonen connects with the punch.
Shoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Ahonen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ahonen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shoe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Shoe instigates a clinch.
Ahonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shoe's elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#BC#
Ahonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Shoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Ahonen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ahonen misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gum Shoe 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#
Ahonen throws a good cross that connects.
Shoe throws a series of punches but Ahonen moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ahonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Shoe.
Shoe tries to move into range but Ahonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ahonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gum Shoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Ahonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahonen throws a good cross that connects.
Ahonen misses the jab.
Ahonen throws a hook but Shoe blocks it.
Shoe misses with an uppercut.
Ahonen misses with a straight right.
Shoe misses with a wild body shot.
Shoe throws a push kick but Ahonen slaps the foot to one side.
Ahonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shoe scores with the left hand. Ahonen knows he should have avoided that one.
Shoe scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahonen misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Shoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shoe slips under a jab from Ahonen.
Ahonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Ahonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Shoe scores with a nice right hand.
Ahonen scores with a decent looking hook.
Shoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahonen.
Shoe lands a slapping body shot.
Shoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ahonen throws out a loose jab but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shoe swinging wildly here.
Shoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shoe in his tracks.
Ahonen misses the jab.
Shoe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ahonen shoots for a takedown but Shoe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ahonen scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Ahonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Shoe throws a jab when Ahonen was well out of range.#T2#
Shoe connects with a right hand. Ahonen shakes it off.
Ahonen misses with a body shot
and Shoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shoe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shoe looks to land a body kick but Ahonen moved away.
Shoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahonen punishes Shoe's body with a nice straight punch.
Shoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahonen lands the left hand.
Shoe defending well as Ahonen loads up on a big left hand.
Ahonen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ahonen has a takedown stuffed.
Shoe connects with a right hand. Ahonen shakes it off.
Shoe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ahonen is out of range.
Shoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shoe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ahonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shoe fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shoe.
Shoe throws a hook but Ahonen blocks it.
Ahonen misses with a looping left.
Shoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shoe pushes Ahonen away with a front kick.
Ahonen checks a leg kick.
Ahonen checks a leg kick.
Shoe slips under a jab from Ahonen.
Shoe lands a jab-cross combination.
Ahonen misses with a hook. Shoe ducked under it nicely.
No luck for Ahonen with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Ahonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahonen.
Shoe slips a jab and a cross from Ahonen.
Shoe throws out a counter right but Ahonen avoids it with no problem.
Ahonen misses with a straight left.
Shoe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ahonen's calf.#CL2#
Shoe moves into range and clinches up with Ahonen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoe has Ahonen pressed against the cage, preventing Ahonen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Shoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shoe blocks an uppercut.
Shoe blocking some punches.
Ahonen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ahonen wants to take the fight to the mat but Shoe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shoe trying to control the position but instead, Ahonen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shoe into the cage.
Shoe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ahonen blocks a body shot from Shoe.
Shoe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ahonen misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Ahonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Ahonen.
Shoe lands a high kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahonen staying out of range there.#CL2#
Shoe closes the distance and pushes Ahonen back into the cage.
Shoe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ahonen can't break the clinch.
Ahonen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shoe after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gum Shoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ahonen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shoes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shoe looks to throw the jab but Ahonen is out of range.
Shoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahonen slips a straight right by Shoe.
Ahonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shoe.
Shoe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shoe scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Shoe finds it's way through Ahonen's defenses.
Shoe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shoe throws a hook but Ahonen avoids it easily.
Ahonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ahonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shoe! But no joy.
Shoe scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shoe is looking to score with low kicks.
Shoe looks for the body kick but Ahonen saw that one coming.
Shoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shoe throws the left hand but Ahonen avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Shoe misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahonen misses the target.
Ahonen misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Shoe misses the target.
Shoe throws a big shot that misses.
Ahonen misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shoe. Ahonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Shoe misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ahonen is defended easily by Shoe.
Shoe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ahonen throws a looping overhand right but Shoe ducks down to avoid it.
Shoe stuffs the takedown.
Ahonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Manu Ahonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shoe works over Ahonen's head and body with a nice combination.
Shoe connects with an inside leg kick.
Ahonen throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shoe misses with a low kick as Ahonen jumps back.
A left lands for Shoe.
Crunch! Shoe slams his shin into Ahonen's torso.
Shoe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ahonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shoe tries to clinch there but Ahonen circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shoe - that will leave a mark!
Ahonen moves away from the strike by Shoe.
Shoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shoe.
Shoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Ahonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ahonen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shoe counters with a good low kick that Ahonen was not able to check. #CL2#
Shoe closes the distance and clinches.
Ahonen has had enough of the clinch but Shoe keeps him there for the moment.
Ahonen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shoe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Ahonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahonen has had enough of the clinch but Shoe keeps him there for the moment.
Shoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahonen backwards.
Shoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shoe lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shoe working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoe.
Shoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Ahonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ahonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shoe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shoe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ahonen.
Shoe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Shoe rushes Ahonen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shoe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ahonen's efforts to push away.#T4##BC2#
Shoe breaks from the clinch.
Shoe tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Shoe finds it's way through Ahonen's defenses.
Shoe is looking to slow Ahonen down with leg kicks.
Shoe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ahonen's calf.
Shoe throws a good cross that connects.
Ahonen fails to land the takedown.
Shoe throws a looping overhand right but Ahonen ducks down to avoid it.
Shoe throws a leg kick which misses Ahonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Ahonen tries to avoid it.
Shoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ahonen at a distance.
Shoe doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahonen circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Ahonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ahonen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ahonen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ahonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gum Shoe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahonen.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gum Shoe!
Post fight, an emotional Gum Shoe said 'Don't touch my gums, I won't steal your shoes.'.

Event: Syn 632 Correira vs Tower
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Brah tries to keep at a distance but Ahonen has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Ahonen jumps guard. #SU#
Brah stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ahonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Brah.
Ahonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Brah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Brah's head.
Ahonen's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ahonen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Brah throws a leg kick which misses Ahonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Ahonen tries to avoid it.
Ahonen throws out a leg kick but Brah moves out of range and Ahonen only half commits.
Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brah.
Ahonen goes for a double leg but Brah avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brah continues to drive forward.
Brah scores with a nice right hand.
Brah has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ahonen.
Ahonen lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brah tries to move into range but Ahonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Brah moves into range and clinches up with Ahonen.
Ahonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brah backwards.
Brah misses with a punch to the body.
Brah working aggressively here.
Ahonen prevents a body shot from Brah.
Brah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Brah scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Brah misses with a punch to the body.
Ahonen throws a head punch that misses.
Brah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahonen blocks a body shot from Brah.
Brah struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahonen controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Ahonen fails to land.
Ahonen lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Brah.
Brah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahonen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ahonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Brah controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Ahonen fails to land.
Ahonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Brah.
Ahonen misses with a punch to the body.
Brah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brah misses with a punch to the body.
Brah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahonen tries to break the clinch but Brah is controlling the position.
Ahonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ahonen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brah to keep the fight standing.#T2##TD2#
Ahonen has picked Brah up - he's going for a ride! Ahonen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahonen wants to pass the guard but Brah is defending well.
Brah is trying to stand back up but Ahonen is controlling him
Ahonen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Brah with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brah is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gym Boiks that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brah taking some punishment here, with Ahonen in his half guard.
Brah is looking to escape.
Ahonen working over Brah with some ground and pound. Brah looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ahonen prevents Brah from standing back up.
Ahonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brah is refusing to be controlled, as Ahonen sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Ahonen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brah sees it coming and defends easily.
Brah pushes Ahonen off looking to stand but Ahonen dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ahonen trying to pass the guard but Brah defending well.
Ahonen is trying to control. Brah wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brah looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Ahonen winds up and cracks Brah with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brah wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Ahonen. #ES#
Brah manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ahonen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ahonen takes a shot to the head.
Brah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahonen prevents a body shot from Brah.
Brah struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahonen controls his hands.
Brah misses with a punch on the inside.
Brah can't find room to land a body shot as Ahonen controls the action.
Brah works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brah can't find room to land a body shot as Ahonen controls the action.
Brah tries to work over Ahonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Brah.
Ahonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahonen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brah working aggressively here.
Brah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahonen's elbow. #T4#
Ahonen misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahonen.
Brah tries to work over Ahonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ahonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brah misses with a body punch.
Brah tries to work over Ahonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Ahonen manages to break the clinch.
Brah throws a good cross that connects.
Ahonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brah checks it well.
Edgy Brah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ahonen on the side of the head.
Brah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brah lands a nice shot that snaps Ahonen's head back.
Brah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ahonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brah lunges at Ahonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ahonen's hand.
Ahonen throws a sloppy head kick and Brah moves out of range easily.
Ahonen is looking to land body kicks.
Edgy Brah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brah fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manu Ahonen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Brah checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ahonen.
A head kick misses from Ahonen.
Ahonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Brah connects with the punch.
Brah misses the shot to the body.
Edgy Brah is winning the standup battle so far.
Brah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahonen throws a right hand that Brah ducks under and follows up with a left that Brah also avoids with ease.
Ahonen slips a jab from Brah.
Brah moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ahonen scores with a kick to the body.
Good exchange - Brah coming out on top.
Ahonen staying out of range there.
Ahonen feints the counter takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brah checks a leg kick.
Ahonen moves in looking to clinch but Brah pushes him off.
Brah works the jab nicely.
Brah connects with a body shot that sends Ahonen's belly button to the back.
Ahonen throws a leg kick but Brah moved away.#T1#
Ahonen tried to score with a low kick but Brah checks it.
Brah throws a hook but Ahonen avoids it easily.
Ahonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brah misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Brah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahonen throws a leg kick but Brah sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ahonen moves out of range as Brah strikes.
Ahonen counters with a body kick.
Ahonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brah is out of range and Ahonen settles back down.
Ahonen throws the kick towards the body but Brah avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Ahonen.
Ahonen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brah throws an overhand right that lands on Ahonen's shoulder, as Ahonen tries to avoid the shot.
Ahonen misses with a low kick as Brah jumps back.
Brah avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Brah misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ahonen.
Ahonen slips under a jab from Brah.
Brah blocks a head kick by Ahonen.
Ahonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brah.
Brah lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Ahonen connects with a crisp jab.
Brah is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brah steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ahonen. That one must have hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Brah. That snapped Ahonen's head back.
Ahonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ahonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ahonen is looking to chop away at Brah's legs.
Brah throws a hook but Ahonen blocks it.
Ahonen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brah digs a good hook to Ahonen's body.
Brah throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahonen.
Ahonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brah checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brah lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circling - Ahonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brah checks it well.
Ahonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brah checks a low kick from Ahonen.#T3#
Brah loads up on a big right hand but Ahonen slips the punch.
Ahonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Ahonen.
Ahonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahonen throws a head kick but Brah moves out of range.
Ahonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Brah tests Ahonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice cross by Brah.
Ahonen keeps Brah at a distance using the push kick.
Ahonen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ahonen, right into the meat.
Ahonen moves away from the strike by Brah.
Ahonen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ahonen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ahonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ahonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brah throws out the jab.
Brah works over Ahonen's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Brah.
Brah thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Brah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ahonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brah.
It seemed like Ahonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ahonen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brah defends it nicely.
Brah misses with an uppercut.
Ahonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brah is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ahonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brah misses with a hook. Ahonen ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brah throws a lazy right hand but Ahonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahonen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahonen counters with a straight right hand.
Ahonen misses with a kick to the body.
Ahonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brah works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edgy Brah dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Ahonen.
Ahonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brah.
Brah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahonen connects with the punch.
A big right from Brah misses.
Ahonen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ahonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ahonen misses with a kick to the body.
Brah looks to land a right hand but Ahonen moved out of range.
Brah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ahonen.
Brah loads up on a big right hand but Ahonen slips the punch.
Brah 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.
Ahonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brah.
Ahonen throws a low kick but Brah avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen scores with a push kick.
Ahonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ahonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brah slips under a jab.
Brah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brah is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice defenses there by Ahonen.#T1#
Ahonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brah is out of range.
A big right from Brah misses.
Brah takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ahonen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brah checks a leg kick nicely.
Brah looks to land a right hand but Ahonen moved out of range.
Ahonen blocks a jab.
Ahonen wants to land a leg kick but Brah is out of range.
Brah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brah scores with a nice head shot.
Ahonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brah ducks under a wild hook from Ahonen.
Ahonen slips a jab from Brah.
Brah checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brah loads up on a big right hand but Ahonen slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Brah checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ahonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brah connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ahonen scrambles back to his feet.
Ahonen takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Brah lunges at Ahonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ahonen's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahonen throws a sloppy head kick and Brah moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Brah finds it's target.
Ahonen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brah.
Brah digs a good body shot into Ahonen's ribs.
Brah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ahonen is looking to clinch but Brah is avoiding it.
Ahonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brah. That did some damage!
Ahonen slips under a jab.
Brah scores with a shot to the body.
Ahonen throws a wild body kick that Brah sees coming a mile off.
Brah misses with an uppercut. Ahonen saw that one coming.
Brah will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Brah throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick from Ahonen lands but Brah takes it in his stride.
Ahonen ducks under a wild hook from Brah.
Brah throws a hook but Ahonen blocks it.
Ahonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Brah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ahonen.
Ahonen misses with a kick to the body.
Ahonen throws a wild body kick that Brah sees coming a mile off.
Brah throws a lazy right hand but Ahonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahonen misses the target.
Brah is looking to clinch but Ahonen is avoiding it.
Brah moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAhonen.
Brah keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahonen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
Brah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Brah misses the target.
Brah slips a jab from Ahonen.
Brah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ahonen.
Brah throws out a loose jab but Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brah scores with a hook.
Brah misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Ahonen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ahonen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T4#
Brah blocks a low kick nicely.
Brah throws a looping overhand right but Ahonen ducks down to avoid it.
Brah throws out a loose jab but Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brah lands a jab to Ahonen's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brah misses with a looping left.
Ahonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brah's calf.
Brah misses with a straight left.
Ahonen scores with a nice body kick.
Brah misses with a head kick.
Brah looks to throw the jab but Ahonen is out of range.
Brah backing away here, and Ahonen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Brah cracks Ahonen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Brah tries to keep at a distance but Ahonen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brah misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Ahonen jumps guard. #SUB2#
Ahonen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU#
Brah decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ahonen, up you get!

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 Edgy Brah.
I think Brah 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:29

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

Event: Syn 620 Jones vs JYD
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Ahonen drives through and clinches with Worthington against the cage.
Ahonen misses with a punch to the body.
Ahonen looking for a takedown.
Good body shot from Ahonen.
Worthington blocking some punches.
Worthington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahonen backwards.
Worthington throws a head punch that misses.
Ahonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahonen goes for a takedown attempt but Worthington pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Ahonen takes the fight into the clinch.
Ahonen gets underhooks to prevent Worthington's takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Worthington.
Ahonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahonen tries to break free but Worthington pushes him back against the cage.
Worthington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ahonens head.
Worthington tries for a takedown. No joy.
Worthington wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Forrest Worthington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahonen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen gets underhooks to prevent Worthington's takedown attempt. #T1#
Worthington scores with a shoulder strike.
Worthington lands with a light punch inside.
Ahonen misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Ahonen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ahonen scores with a shot to the side of Worthington's head.
Worthington scores with a shot to the side of Ahonen's head.
Ahonen pushes Worthington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Worthington has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ahonen is trying to keep an underhook but Worthington manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Worthington lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ahonen is looking for a sweep. Worthington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Worthington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ahonen's head.
Ahonen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ahonen.#SUB2#
Ahonen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Worthington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Worthington with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2##SUB2#
Ahonen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Worthington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Worthington pushing down on Ahonen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Worthington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahonen keeps working.
Ahonen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Worthington is really struggling to control Ahonen but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Ahonen has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Worthington. Oh but Ahonen has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Worthington goes limp - he's gone! Ahonen jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Manu Ahonen!
Manu Ahonen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Syn 613 Jones vs Mahmoud II
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Ahonen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sharp counters with a stiff right hand.
Ahonen throws out a loose jab but Sharp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahonen ducks under a wild hook from Sharp.
Ahonen shoots in but no luck this time.
Sharp swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sharp throws a sloppy head kick and Ahonen moves out of range easily.
Ahonen punishes Sharp's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahonen scores with a jab to the head.
Ahonen jabs at Sharp's body.
Ahonen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ahonen misses with a left hand
and Sharp counters with a leg kick.
Ahonen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sharp counters with a nice body shot.
Ahonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sharp needs to keep his hands up - Ahonen had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Sharp misses with an uppercut.
A left lands for Ahonen.
Ahonen throws a looping overhand right but Sharp ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Sharp tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sharp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Sharp misses the target.
Ahonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sharp was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sharp on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ahonen shoots in but no luck this time.
A quick step to the side and Sharp tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asa Sharp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manu Ahonen.
Ahonen closes the distance and clinches up with Sharp, looking for a takedown. Ahonen pushes Sharp against the cage but Sharp circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sharp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sharp checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ahonen looks to land a left hand but Sharp moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the liver by Ahonen. Beautiful body shot.
Ahonen shoots in looking for a takedown but Sharp manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ahonen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T2#
Ahonen throws a head kick but Sharp moves out of range.
Ahonen jabs at Sharp's body.
Ahonen throws a sloppy body shot
and Sharp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sharp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sharp misses with a body shot.
Sharp scores with a body shot.
Ahonen with a poor takedown
and Sharp counters with a straight right hand.
Ahonen throws out a loose jab but Sharp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahonen throws a right hand that misses
and Sharp makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sharp throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sharp just misses with a punch to the body.
Sharp lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Ahonen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sharp counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ahonen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sharp is looking to wear down Ahonen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ahonen motions for Sharp to come forward. Ahonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sharp appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ahonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ahonen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sharp fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ahonen on the side of the head.
Ahonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Sharp finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ahonen tries to land a front kick but Sharp steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ahonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Ahonen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Ahonen moves in looking to clinch but Sharp pushes him off.
Ahonen punishes Sharp's body with a nice straight punch.
Sharp throws a body punch but Ahonen moves out of range.
Sharp works Ahonen's body with a nice hook.
Sharp lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahonen tries to clinch up.
Ahonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahonen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ahonen throws a low kick, looking for Sharp's leg but Sharp calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Sharp wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ahonen looks to land a body kick but Sharp moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Sharp on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Asa Sharp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sharp throws a looping overhand right but Ahonen ducks down to avoid it.
Ahonen lands a jab to Sharp's midsection.
Sharp checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asa Sharp dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sharp has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ahonen.
Sharp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahonen.
Sharp staying out of range there.
Sharp swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ahonen throws a series of strikes that have Sharp backpedaling.
Ahonen shoots in for a takedown but Sharp shows good takedown defense.
Sharp seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ahonen scores with a head kick.
Sharp doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ahonen throws an off balance right hand
and Sharp counters with a left to the body.
Ahonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sharp's sensitive parts.
Ahonen throws an overhand right that lands on Sharp's shoulder, as Sharp tries to avoid the shot.
Sharp slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ahonen.
Ahonen moves in looking to clinch but Sharp pushes him off.
It looked like Sharp wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sharp counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Asa Sharp is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Ahonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sharp's head backwards.
Ahonen is looking to chop away at Sharp's legs.
Ahonen dodges the punch combination from Sharp.
Ahonen lands the left hand.
Manu Ahonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ahonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sharp.
A big right from Ahonen misses.
Ahonen throws a shot from downtown. Sharp moves away and avoids it.
Sharp slips under a jab from Ahonen.
Ahonen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSharp.
Ahonen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sharp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharp.#T2#
Sharp lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ahonen dips to his left and cracks Sharp with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sharp misses the shot to the body.
Ahonen scores with a jab to the body.
Ahonen slips under a jab from Sharp.
Sharp throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahonen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ahonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ahonen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ahonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sharp.
Ahonen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ahonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Sharp misses the jab.
Sharp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sharp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sharp was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sharp has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ahonen.
Ahonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sharp takes a swing at Ahonen's ribcage but misses.
Sharp looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahonen is just out of range.#CL2#
Ahonen rushes Sharp and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ahonen working hard to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahonen.
Ahonen has Sharp pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sharp manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ahonen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ahonen looking for a takedown.
Asa Sharp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manu Ahonen.
Sharp misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Ahonen throws a head punch that misses.
Sharp prevents the takedown attempt.
Sharp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahonen backwards.
Sharp lands a shoulder strike.
Ahonen blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Ahonen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sharp regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ahonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ahonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Ahonen postures up and lands a big shot to Sharp's brow.
Ahonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Sharp has wrist control.
Sharp is trying to control the position but Ahonen postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Ahonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sharp blocks the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Ahonen.
Ahonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sharp misses with the combination.
Sharp fails to land with a series of punches.
Ahonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Ahonen drives through and clinches with Sharp against the cage.
Sharp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp misses with a body punch.
Sharp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ahonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ahonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharp. #BC2#
Ahonen breaks from the clinch.
Ahonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sharp paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Ahonen throws a jab when Sharp was well out of range.
Sharp attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sharp takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sharp quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ahonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sharp momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharp. Ahonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sharp walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sharp moves forwards but Ahonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ahonen throws a chopping leg kick but Sharp manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sharp throws a quick counter head kick but Ahonen was just out of range.
Sharp bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sharp missing with a left hand there. Ahonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahonen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sharp counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Ahonen swings for the body but Sharp moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Sharp.
Sharp swings for the body but Ahonen moves out of range.
Ahonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ahonen tries to score with a low kick but Sharp moves his leg out of the way.
Sharp throws a right and a left that Ahonen avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahonen thows a body kick. Sharp tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ahonen fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Ahonen misses.
Sharp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Ahonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sharp is looking to counter punch.
Ahonen avoids the body shot from Sharp.
Ahonen throws a lazy body kick
and Sharp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahonen misses the jab.
Ahonen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sharp on the side of the head.
Ahonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ahonen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sharp counters with a two punch combo.
Asa Sharp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manu Ahonen.
Ahonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sharp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahonen moves away.
Sharp on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ahonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Sharp moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahonen swings for the body but Sharp moves out of range.
It looked like Sharp was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ahonen.
Ahonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ahonen scores with a nice strike.
Sharp throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Ahonen misses.
Sharp was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ahonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sharp keeps the fight on the outside.
Sharp swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sharp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahonen.
Sharp takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ahonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sharp has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ahonen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sharp back to the cage. Ahonen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manu Ahonen.
Well Ahonen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Ahonen!
Manu Ahonen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Syn 609
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Shoe.
Ahonen's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ahonen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shoe lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick misses from Ahonen.
As Ahonen looks to move away, Shoe throws a big counter combo but Ahonen just gets out of the way.
That kick from Shoe tenderised Ahonen's leg. Ahonen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shoe lunges at Ahonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ahonen's hand.
Ahonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shoe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ahonen throws a wild body kick that Shoe sees coming a mile off.
Shoe tries to clinch up
and Ahonen counters with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ahonen.
Shoe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ahonen scores with a nice head shot.
Shoe scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ahonen unleashes a big counter combination but Shoe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ahonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ahonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good work by Ahonen as he checks the leg kick.
Ahonen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shoe defends it well.
Shoe misses with a looping left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ahonen. #T1#
A jab lands there for Ahonen.
Ahonen takes a swing at Shoe's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Shoe misses its intended target.
Shoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shoe lands with a nice body kick.
Ahonen throws a leg kick
and Shoe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shoe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ahonen.
Shoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahonen.
Shoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ahonen cracks Shoe with a good jab.
That kick from Shoe tenderised Ahonen's leg. Ahonen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shoe blocks a head kick by Ahonen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shoe tries to land a body kick
and Ahonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Shoe misses with a kick to the body.
Shoe throws an overhand right that lands on Ahonen's shoulder, as Ahonen tries to avoid the shot.
Gum Shoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahonen scores with a nice body kick. #T2#
Ahonen motions for Shoe to come forward. Ahonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Shoe. Beautiful body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Shoe as Ahonen shoots in.
Shoe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ahonen throws a sloppy head kick
and Ahonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shoe throws out a powerful jab.
Ahonen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shoe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ahonen pushes Shoe away with a front kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ahonen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Shoe does it's job there.#ROC#
Ahonen is rocked!
Some bone on bone action there as Shoe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ahonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Shoe finish him?
Shoe ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Ahonen's jaw. Ahonen's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Shoe does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gum Shoe!
Gum Shoe took some time post fight to say the following; 'Don't touch my gums, I won't steal your shoes.'.

Event: Syn 603
Date: Nov 04, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Ahonen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Ahonen wants to work for an arm triangle but Warror is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Warror won't allow Ahonen to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahonen throws a strike but Warror avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB2#
Ahonen drops back looking for a leg! Warror is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Warror manages to kick Ahonen off! Ahonen jumps back into Warror's guard.
Warror working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahonen.
Ahonen throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ahonen is fighting to break Warror's control of his arms but Warror is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ahonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warror swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Ahonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ahonen lands a couple of digs.
Warror keeping moving, preventing Ahonen from controlling successfully.
Ahonen throwing strikes from guard but Warror blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ahonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warror swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ahonen is still trying to improve position.
Warror is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Warror working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahonen.
Ahonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Warror utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ahonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ahonen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Warror working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahonen.
Ahonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Warror working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahonen.
Ahonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ahonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Warror has wrist control.
Ahonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Ahonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Ahonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Ahonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ahonen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ahonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Warror working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahonen.
Warror wants to stand but Ahonen is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
We've been told by Warror's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Warror misses the target.
Ahonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Warror. Warror obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Ahonen tenderised Warror's leg. Warror is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ahonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ahonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Ahonen throws a big shot that misses.
Warror feints a jab promting Ahonen to slip. Warror then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ahonen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ahonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Warror half committed to a counter leg kick.
Manu Ahonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Ahonen checks a leg kick nicely.
Ahonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Warror works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ahonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ahonen throws out a loose jab but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahonen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ahonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ahonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahonen throws a push kick but Warror slaps the foot to one side.
Warror swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ahonen.
A good leg kick by Warror.
Ahonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Warror.
Warror avoids a kick to the body.
Ahonen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Warror swivels and escapes.
Ahonen connects with a high kick.
Ahonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Ahonen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ahonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Warror tries to clinch but Ahonen is having none of it.
Ahonen throws a leg kick but Warror sees it coming and moves out of range.
Warror goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ahonen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ahonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Warror fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahonen.
Ahonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Warror slips a straight right by Ahonen.
Ahonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warror feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ahonen's calf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ahonen.
Ahonen pushes Warror away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Ahonen.
Ahonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Warror.
Warror fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahonen lands with a kick to the temple. Warror shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warror turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ahonen throws a body kick that misses.
Warror appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Warror stuffs the takedown attempt from Ahonen. Ahonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Ahonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Warror. Warror obviously looking to wear him down.
Warror looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Paul Warror is winning the standup battle so far.
Warror checks a leg kick.
Warror misses with a head kick.
Ahonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Warror.
Ahonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Warror sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Warror tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Warror.
Warror dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahonen. That did some damage!
Ahonen throws a head kick but Warror moves out of range. #TD2#
Ahonen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Warror is trying to defend but Ahonen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Warror moves into full guard.
Manu Ahonen has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Ahonen wants to control from the top but Warror keeps moving.
Ahonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES#
Warror wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahonen misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ahonen.
Warror blocks the body kick.
Warror swings for the body but Ahonen moves out of range.
Ahonen lands a leg kick that knocks Warror off balance momentarily.
Warror thuds a left hand into Ahonen's body.
Warror throws a body kick that misses.
Ahonen looks to land a right hand but Warror moved out of range.
Ahonen tries to score with a low kick but Warror moves his leg out of the way.
Ahonen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Ahonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Warror.
Warror lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Warror tries to land a front kick but Ahonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ahonen misses with a body kick.
Warror jabs at Ahonen's body.
Warror does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Warror moves out of range as Ahonen throws a body kick.
Ahonen scores with a jab. Warror acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Warror works the jab nicely.
Warror stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Paul Warror is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Warror misses.
Ahonen misses with a head kick.
Ahonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Warror.
Ahonen misses with a straight right.
Ahonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Warror throws a leg kick but Ahonen moved away.#T4#
Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Warror.
Ahonen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ahonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ahonen throws the left hand but Warror avoids the punch easily.
Ahonen throws a body kick that misses.
Ahonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ahonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ahonen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Warror appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ahonen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ahonen misses with the combination.
Ahonen moves out of range of the body kick from Warror.
Ahonen feints the counter takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Warror.
Warror fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Warror will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ahonen dives in and grabs Warror's left leg, looking for a takedown. Warror pushes down on Ahonen's head and hops out.
A swing and a miss from Ahonen.
Nice cross by Warror.
Ahonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ahonen walks into a jab.
Ahonen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ahonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ahonen defending well as Warror loads up on a big left hand.
Warror lands a jab to the nose.
Ahonen misses with an uppercut. Warror saw that one coming.
Ahonen throws a looping overhand right but Warror ducks down to avoid it.
Ahonen throws a head kick but Warror moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen throws a body kick that misses.
Warror fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ahonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Warror throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ahonen 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.#T1#
Warror throws a series of punches but Ahonen moves out of range.
Ahonen looks to land a body kick but Warror moved away.
Ahonen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Warror circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Ahonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ahonen throws a head kick but Warror moves out of range.
Warror misses with a body kick.
Warror looks to land a left hand but Ahonen moved out of range nicely.
Ahonen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ahonen throws a looping overhand right but Warror ducks down to avoid it.
Ahonen misses with a body punch
and Warror counters with a nice body shot.
Warror drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Warror throws a push kick but Ahonen slaps the foot to one side.
Warror throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahonen blocks a head kick by Warror.
Ahonen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That kick from Warror tenderised Ahonen's leg. Ahonen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ahonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahonen scores with a push kick.#T2#
Warror moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Warror slips a jab from Ahonen.
Warror scores with the left hand. Ahonen knows he should have avoided that one.
Ahonen throws out a loose jab but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warror is looking to counter punch.
Ahonen staying out of range there.
Ahonen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Warror sprawls well. Warror wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ahonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Paul Warror has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manu Ahonen.
Ahonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Warror avoids the head kick by Ahonen.
Warror tries a low kick but Ahonen avoids it.
Ahonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Ahonen misses.
Warror lands a front kick.
Ahonen moves out of range as Warror throws a body kick.
Ahonen scores with a hook.#T3#
Warror scores with a hook to the body. Ahonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ahonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Warror doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahonen circles away.
Ahonen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Warror defends it well.
Warror throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Warror throws a low kick but Ahonen avoids it.
Ahonen misses with a two punch combination.
Warror lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Warror throws a front kick that sends Ahonen stumbling back into the cage.
Ahonen looks for the body kick but Warror saw that one coming.
Warror is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ahonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Warror cracks the inside of Ahonen's front leg.
Ahonen looks to land a left hand but Warror moved out of range nicely.
Ahonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Warror moves out of range as Ahonen throws a body kick. #T4#
Nice body punch from Warror.
Warror checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ahonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice cross by Warror.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warror gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Warror fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahonen.
Ahonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Warror avoids a kick to the body.
Ahonen throws a wild body kick that Warror sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick from Ahonen misses.
Warror dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahonen. That did some damage!
Ahonen throws out a leg kick but Warror moves out of range and Ahonen only half commits.
Ahonen misses with a looping left.
Ahonen throws a sloppy head kick and Warror moves out of range easily.
Warror moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Warror!

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

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

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

Event: Syn 597
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahonen misses with the body kick
and Sanada counters with a straight right hand.
Sanada moves out of range as Ahonen throws a body kick.
Sanada with a hook.
Ahonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahonen is looking to counter punch.
Ahonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ahonen thows a body kick. Sanada tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Ahonen's head but Ahonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Ahonen throws a good cross that connects.
Ahonen looks to land a body kick but Sanada moved away.
Ahonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanada circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the liver by Sanada. Beautiful body shot.
Ahonen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanada blocks a jab.
Ahonen throws a hook but Sanada blocks it.
Ahonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sanada stuffs the takedown attempt from Ahonen. Ahonen gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Ahonen misses with a straight left.
Sanada avoids a kick to the body.
Sanada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ahonen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahonen.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sanada.
Sanada connects with a crisp jab.
Ahonen with a jab.
Ahonen tests Sanada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ahonen tries to score with a low kick but Sanada moves his leg out of the way.
Ahonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanada's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanada. Ahonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahonen is looking to counter punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanada.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Ahonen scores with the left hand. Sanada knows he should have avoided that one.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.#T2#
Sanada checks a leg kick.
Ahonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ahonen's hands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice body kick from Ahonen.
Sanada blocks a head kick by Ahonen.
Nice shot lands for Sanada.
Sanada swings for the body but Ahonen moves out of range.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Ahonen cracks a nice hook into Sanada's ribs.
Ahonen scores with a head kick.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Ahonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ahonen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Ahonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahonen is just out of range.
Ahonen cracks Sanada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanada misses with a hook.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ahonen.
Ahonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Sanada throws a body punch but Ahonen moves out of range.
Ahonen connects with the punch.
Ahonen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ahonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanada.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahonen.
Ahonen throws a push kick but Sanada slaps the foot to one side.
Sanada uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ahonen has time to react.
Ahonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Ahonen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sanada is trying to defend but Ahonen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sanada wants to control but Ahonen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ahonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanada does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ahonen is nestled in close to Sanada, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Ahonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ahonen wants to take a breather but Sanada is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ahonen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ahonen throwing strikes but missing.
Sanada managing to control the position.
Ahonen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahonen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sanada controlling the position.
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 Manu Ahonen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sanada connects with a body shot.
Ahonen throws a shot to the body.
Sanada closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Masa Sanada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanada moves out of range as Ahonen throws a body kick.
Ahonen tests Sanada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.
Sanada cracks a nice hook into Ahonen's ribs.
Ahonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanada now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sanada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ahonen moves away from the strike by Sanada.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahonen swings widly with a right hand
and Sanada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahonen throws a wild body kick that Sanada sees coming a mile off.
Ahonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sanada throws out a counter right but Ahonen avoids it with no problem.
Sanada thuds a left hand into Ahonen's body.
Sanada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ahonen.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanada blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Ahonen takes one to the chin there.
Ahonen misses with an uppercut. Sanada saw that one coming.
Sanada throws a hook but Ahonen blocks it.
Ahonen shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanada manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ahonen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ahonen.
Masa Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahonen is looking to score with low kicks.
Ahonen pushes Sanada away with a front kick.
Ahonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahonen moves out of range as Sanada strikes.
Sanada lands a nice hook to Ahonen's body. Ahonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ahonen has a takedown stuffed.
Sanada moves away from the strike by Ahonen.
Sanada blocks the body kick.
Ahonen misses with a leg kick.
Ahonen scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Ahonen.
Ahonen misses with a body kick.#T2#
Ahonen looks to land a combination but Sanada avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Ahonen throws a push kick but Sanada slaps the foot to one side.
Sanada scores with a shot to the body.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahonen is just out of range.
Sanada misses with a double jab.
Ahonen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ahonen ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Ahonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahonen tried to counter with a leg kick but Sanada avoided it.
Ahonen dips to his left and cracks Sanada with an uppercut!
Sanada blocks the body kick. #TD#
Ahonen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Sanada manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ahonen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ahonen as Sanada tries to tie him up. #BC#
Ahonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Ahonen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sanada throws a hook but Ahonen avoids it easily.
Sanada swings for the body but Ahonen moves out of range.
And Ahonen counters with a quick kick to the body but Sanada blocks it.
Sanada throws a shot to the body.
Sanada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ahonen.
Sanada lands with a straight right. Ahonen didn't see that one coming.
Ahonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Nice body kick from Ahonen.
Ahonen throws an off balance right hand
and Sanada counters with a nice body shot.
Ahonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahonen loads up on a big right hand but Sanada slips the punch.
Ahonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahonen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanada darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanada misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Sanada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahonen misses the target.
A jab from Ahonen finds it's way through Sanada's defenses.
Ahonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanada with a nice cross.
Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Sanada throws the left hand but Ahonen avoids the punch easily.
Sanada misses the jab.
Sanada lands with a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanada checks a leg kick.
Ahonen misses with a head kick.
Ahonen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Ahonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahonen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanada throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ahonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
Ahonen slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Masa Sanada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
Ahonen gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Sanada bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ahonen throws a push kick but Sanada slaps the foot to one side.
Sanada lands with a nice body punch.
Sanada scores with a body shot.
Sanada misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Ahonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahonen.
Ahonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada lands with an overhand left.
Ahonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sanada takes one to the chin there.
A lazy left from Sanada finds it's target.
Sanada takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ahonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahonen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sanada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanada appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sanada scores with a body shot.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahonen. #T1#
Sanada fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Ahonen slips the punch.
Ahonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ahonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanada blocks the body kick.
Sanada takes a swing at Ahonen's ribcage but misses.
Ahonen takes one on the button.
Ahonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahonen avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Ahonen is looking to land body kicks.
Sanada misses with a looping left.
Ahonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanada as he jumps to the side.
Sanada lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Ahonen throws a leg kick
and Sanada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahonen slips a jab from Sanada.
Ahonen is looking to chop away at Sanada's legs.
Ahonen throws a body kick that misses.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahonen scores with a head kick. Sanada tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Ahonen moved out of range.
Ahonen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanada on the side of the head.
Sanada throws a jab when Ahonen was well out of range.
Ahonen goes for a double leg but Sanada avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanada continues to drive forward.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahonen.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ahonen.
Sanada misses the jab.#T3#
Sanada scores with a nice right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Sanada there.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Ahonen fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Ahonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanada misses with a wild body shot.
Ahonen ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Sanada digs a good hook to Ahonen's body.
Sanada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanada bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ahonen's head backwards.
Ahonen staying out of range there.
Ahonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ahonen scores with a leg kick.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Ahonen's head but Ahonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Ahonen counters with a quick kick to the body but Sanada blocks it.
Sanada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ahonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahonen misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Ahonen.
Sanada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ahonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ahonen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sanada just manages to avoid it.#TD#
Sanada tries to sprawl but Ahonen drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Sanada manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ahonen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ahonen misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Ahonen manages to break the clinch.
Ahonen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanada is able to avoid easily.
Ahonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Ahonen scores with a kick to the body.
Ahonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Sanada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Ahonen connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Sanada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sanada 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Sanada!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Masa Sanada made sure he mentioned HELLBENT, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Syn 592
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Ahonen moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
Ahonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
Ahonen misses with a hook
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahonen throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side.
Ahonen misses with the body kick
and Ahonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahonen throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ahonen.
Ahonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hunt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches up with Ahonen, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes Ahonen against the cage but Ahonen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hunt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A combination from Ahonen does no damage. #TD2#
Ahonen scores with a takedown into Hunt's guard.
Ahonen preventing the sweep.
Hunt has momentary wrist control but Ahonen slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Ahonen postures up and lands a big shot to Hunt's brow.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Ahonen controlling him for the moment.
Ahonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ahonen passes into half guard.
Hunt wants to control but Ahonen passes into side.
Hunt tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahonen working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Ahonen looks up at the clock and then as Hunt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ahonen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ahonen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hunt sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
Ahonen landing strikes.
Ahonen landing a few strikes.
Hunt tries to bench press Ahonen off him but Ahonen keeps the position.
Ahonen takes a little break here. Hunt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ahonen cracks Hunt with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hunt tries to bench press Ahonen off him but Ahonen keeps the position. #T3#
Ahonen lands a few punches from side control.
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Ahonen keeps moving and retains side control.
Ahonen just content to control the position.
Ahonen is working Hunt over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Ahonen keeps moving and retains side control.
Ahonen grinds an elbow into Hunt's temple.
Hunt takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hunt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ahonen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Hunt looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ahonen pushes past his half guard into mount!
Ahonen lands a big shot there that rocks Hunt but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ahonen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ahonen landing punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt is looking to get to half guard.
Ahonen unloading with bombs!
Ahonen trying to control but Hunt is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Ahonen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Ahonen.
Hunt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ahonen lands a jab to Hunt's midsection.
Manu Ahonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahonen tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt moves out of range as Ahonen strikes.#TD#
Hunt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ahonen keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Ahonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ahonen 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#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, if Ahonen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
Ahonen trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it.
Nice strikes from Ahonen there.
Ahonen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Ahonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ahonen lands a nice short elbow.
Ahonen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hunt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hunt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ahonen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hunt is looking to control Ahonen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hunt avoid being mounted?
Ahonen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Ahonen drops an elbow to the side of Hunt's head.
Ahonen not doing much here.
Hunt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ahonen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ahonen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hunt looking to control.
Ahonen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hunt is looking to sweep but instead, Ahonen has passed into half guard.
Ahonen lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Ahonen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ahonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Hunt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ahonen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ahonen trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt manages to get to full guard.
Ahonen lands a couple of digs.
Ahonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4##SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Hunt working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ahonen has passed into half guard!
Hunt tries to roll over but Ahonen keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Ahonen there.
Ahonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Hunt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ahonen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hunt's head.#SUB#
Hunt isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ahonen stacks Hunt 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 Ahonen!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Ahonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hunt shoots in for a double leg but Ahonen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ahonen tries to bum rush Hunt with a series of wild strikes but Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch lands to the side of Ahonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ahonen lands with a nice body kick.
Manu Ahonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahonen misses with a kick to the body.
Ahonen lands a lovely overhand right.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Ahonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahonen throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Ahonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ahonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hunt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A swing and a miss from Ahonen.
Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ahonen. That's going to slow Hunt down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ahonen - that will leave a mark!
Ahonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Hunt.
Hunt throws a wild body kick that Ahonen sees coming a mile off.
Ahonen misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ahonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.
Ahonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Ahonen moves out of range easily.
Ahonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ahonen. That's going to slow Hunt down.
Ahonen throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunt.
Ahonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt tries to work over Ahonen's front leg with a kick but Ahonen checks it.
Ahonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Paul Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt lands with a hook. Ahonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Hunt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ahonen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ahonen is looking to reverse the position.
Hunt scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ahonen to see if he's OK.
Ahonen struggling a bit here.
Hunt in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ahonen tries to buck Hunt off but Hunt is having none of it.
Hunt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ahonen's legs.
Ahonen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ahonen is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Hunt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hunt cracks Ahonen with a big right hand but Ahonen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ahonen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ahonen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Manu Ahonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ahonen is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ahonen avoid being mounted?
Ahonen wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Ahonen is trying to control but can't.
Hunt winds up and cracks Ahonen with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Ahonen has hold of Hunt's hands but Hunt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hunt thows a huge punch but Ahonen dodges it nicely.
Ahonen is looking to improve his position.
Ahonen taking some punishment here, with Hunt in his half guard.
Ahonen is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hunt is nestled in close to Ahonen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ahonen is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.
Hunt lands with a punch from half guard.
Ahonen taking some punishment here, with Hunt in his half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ahonen is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ahonen avoid being mounted?
Hunt working Ahonen over with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ahonen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Ahonen!
In his post fight interview, Manu Ahonen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 180
Date: May 30, 2018

#R1#
Yau wants to clinch up but Ahonen keeps it at a distance.
Yau throws a leg kick but Ahonen moved away.
Ahonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yau lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ahonen's sensitive parts.
Ahonen slips under a jab.
Ahonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ahonen slips a straight right by Yau.
Ahonen thuds his shin into the meat of Yau's side.
Ahonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ahonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Ahonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yau! But no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Yau blocks the leg kick.
Ahonen throws a sloppy head kick and Yau moves out of range easily.
Manu Ahonen 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.
Yau is looking to clinch.
Yau misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Ahonen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Yau tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Ahonen looks up at the clock and then as Yau takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ahonen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ahonen scores with punches from side control.
Yau stops Ahonen from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yau regains half guard, as Ahonen was trying to land strikes.
Yau avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ahonen.
Ahonen 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.
Yau trying to control from the bottom.
Yau blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ahonen. #SUB#
Ahonen seems to be working for a kimura but Yau defends the submission attempt.
Ahonen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Yau is looking to improve his position.
Ahonen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Ahonen is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ahonen lands a nice short elbow.
Yau has his hands clasped together around Ahonen's back. He's all about the action.
Yau is not content to let Ahonen control the position.#T3#
Ahonen winds up and cracks Yau with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yau is controlling Ahonen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ahonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Ahonen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yau is just riding it out for now. Ahonen eventually gives up the hold.
Yau controlling the position well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yau blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ahonen.
Yau is trying to maintain the position but Ahonen is very close to passing his half guard.
Yau controlling the position for now.
Yau is trying to maintain the position but Ahonen is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Ahonen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yau defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Ahonen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ahonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yau misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ahonen.
Ahonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yau fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahonen misses the target.
Ahonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yau can do to turn this around?
Ahonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Manu Ahonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahonen tests Yau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yau misses with an uppercut.
Ahonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Yau.
Ahonen misses with a head kick.
Ahonen scores with a leg kick.
Ahonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ahonen.
Ahonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yau is out of range and Ahonen settles back down. #T1#
Ahonen lands with a straight right. Yau didn't see that one coming.
Ahonen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A telegraphed right hand from Yau misses the target.
Ahonen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ahonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yau moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yau! But no joy.
Yau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Yau.
A countering left hand to the body from Yau misses.
Yau moves forwards but Ahonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yau looks to land a right hand but Ahonen moved out of range.
Yau misses with a looping left.
Ahonen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yau lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ahonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahonen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yau's waist but Yau gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ahonen off to one side.
Ahonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yau avoids the body shot from Ahonen. #TD#
Ahonen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yau to the mat! Yau manages to get full guard. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yau controlling the position.
Yau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahonen.
Yau trying to control the position.
Manu Ahonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ahonen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ahonen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yau's head.
Ahonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yau is keeping the position for now.
Ahonen wants to control from the top but Yau keeps moving.
Yau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Ahonen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ahonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahonen.
Yau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ahonen slips nicely into half guard.
Ahonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ahonen wants to free his trapped foot but Yau is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yau is looking for a sweep. Ahonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ahonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ahonen moves into full mount! Yau won't be happy about that! #T4#
Ahonen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahonen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Yau can't escape the position.
Yau blocking the ground and pound.
Ahonen breaks from Yau's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ahonen trying to control but Yau is having none of it.
Ahonen unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yau blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Ahonen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ahonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yau checks it well.
Yau fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Yau.
Ahonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yau.
Yau just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahonen ducks under a wild hook from Yau.
Ahonen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yau sprawls and moves away.
Yau takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yau scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ahonen swings widly with a right hand
and Yau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yau throws a jab when Ahonen was well out of range.
Ahonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ahonen misses with a looping left.
Ahonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yau walks into a straight right hand from Ahonen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yau's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ahonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
An inside leg kick from Ahonen misses.
An inside leg kick from Yau misses.
Yau lands a jab.
Ahonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yau checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ahonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yau momentarily.
Ahonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ahonen slips under a jab from Yau.
Yau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yau moves out of range of the body kick from Ahonen.
Ahonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ahonen throws a sloppy head kick and Yau moves out of range easily.
Yau connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ahonen momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ahonen.
Yau misses with a wild body shot.
Ahonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Calabi Yau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Ahonen.
Yau blocks a jab.
Yau wants to counter the offense by Ahonen and move into the clinch position.
Yau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahonen.
Yau wants to land a leg kick but Ahonen is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen throws a low kick, looking for Yau's leg but Yau calmly moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Yau blocks the leg kick.
Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yau.
Yau misses with an uppercut. Ahonen saw that one coming.
Ahonen throws a quick counter head kick but Yau was just out of range.
Yau lands a nice shot to the body.
Ahonen lands a front kick.
Ahonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yau looks to land a left hand but Ahonen moved out of range nicely.
Yau cracks Ahonen with an open hand slap.
Ahonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yau blocks a head kick by Ahonen. #T3#
Ahonen cracks Yau with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yau scores with a shot to the body.
Ahonen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yaus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ahonen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Ahonen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yau to the mat! Yau manages to get full guard.
Yau wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yau is continuing to stall.
Ahonen scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Ahonen with a nice head shot there.
Ahonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ahonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ahonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Ahonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ahonen working some strikes from top position.

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

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

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

Event: MMAHelsinki - 176
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Ahonen wants to slow Hedman Karlsson down by chopping away at his legs.
Ahonen throws a right hand that Hedman Karlsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Hedman Karlsson also avoids with ease.
Hedman Karlsson tests Ahonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahonen throws out a leg kick but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range and Ahonen only half commits.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook but Ahonen blocks it.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land a front kick but Ahonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hedman Karlsson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ahonen throws an overhand right that lands on Hedman Karlsson's shoulder, as Hedman Karlsson tries to avoid the shot.
Ahonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ahonen blocks a jab.
Ahonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A left lands for Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a straight left.
Ahonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A good leg kick by Ahonen.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Hedman Karlsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahonen tries to clinch there but Hedman Karlsson circles away.
A little jabbing left from Hedman Karlsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hedman Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but Ahonen ducks down to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ahonen moves away from the strike by Hedman Karlsson. #T1#
Ahonen checks a leg kick nicely.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Ahonen darts in and clinches Hedman Karlsson up against the cage.
Ahonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ahonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson trying to land knees to the body.
Hedman Karlsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ahonen tries a body shot but Hedman Karlsson blocks it.
I was talking to Ahonen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ahonen can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Hedman Karlsson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ahonen regains guard.
Hedman Karlsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hedman Karlsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ahonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hedman Karlsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hedman Karlsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Ahonen looking for a guillotine here but Hedman Karlsson defends easily. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Ahonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hedman Karlsson is aware though and is defending well.
Hedman Karlsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ahonen is trying to keep Hedman Karlsson in close.
Ahonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hedman Karlsson is one step ahead there.
Ahonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hedman Karlsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ahonen's head.#SUB#
Ahonen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hedman Karlsson defends well.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hedman Karlsson looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Ahonen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hedman Karlsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hedman Karlsson throwing strikes but missing.
Ahonen 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.
Ahonen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahonen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ahonen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Ahonen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hedman Karlsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hedman Karlsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Hedman Karlsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahonen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ahonen wants to control from the top but Hedman Karlsson keeps moving.
Ahonen postures up and lands a big shot to Hedman Karlsson's brow.
Ahonen postures up in Hedman Karlsson's guard and throws a big left but Hedman Karlsson blocks it.
Hedman Karlsson trying to keep a closed guard but Ahonen is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Hedman Karlsson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ahonen stacks Hedman Karlsson 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 Ahonen!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Oliver Hedman Karlsson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hedman Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. Ahonen moves away and avoids it.
Ahonen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hedman Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Hedman Karlsson looks to move away, Ahonen throws a big counter combo but Hedman Karlsson just gets out of the way.
Hedman Karlsson takes one to the chin there.
Manu Ahonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahonen misses with a head kick.
Ahonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Hedman Karlsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ahonen doesn't seem phased though.
Ahonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hedman Karlsson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ahonen.
Ahonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hedman Karlsson 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.
Hedman Karlsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hedman Karlsson tries to clinch but Ahonen is having none of it.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to clinch but Ahonen is avoiding it.
Danga de danga de dang - Hedman Karlsson scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen works the jab nicely.
Ahonen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson lands a slapping body shot.
Ahonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahonen wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hedman Karlsson! But no joy.#T1#
Ahonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a hook. Ahonen ducked under it nicely.
Ahonen tries to counter with a takedown but Hedman Karlsson is quick to defend against it.
Ahonen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hedman Karlsson under the eye.
Ahonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ahonen tries a low kick but Hedman Karlsson avoids it.
Good leg kick by Hedman Karlsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - Hedman Karlsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahonen lands with a shot to the body.
Ahonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ahonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hedman Karlsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hedman Karlsson throws a body punch but Ahonen moves out of range.
Ahonen lands with a cross.
Hedman Karlsson misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hedman Karlsson.
Ahonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ahonen fails with the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahonen throws a low kick but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range easily.
Hedman Karlsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ahonen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hedman Karlsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ahonen tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Ahonen moves into the clinch.
Ahonen throws a head punch that misses.
Ahonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hedman Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Hedman Karlsson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ahonen can't fight it off and eventually Hedman Karlsson manages to take the fight to the floor. Ahonen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hedman Karlsson preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB#
Ahonen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hedman Karlsson stopping the sweep attempt from Ahonen.
Hedman Karlsson working some strikes from top position.
Hedman Karlsson postures up and lands a big shot to Ahonen's brow.
Ahonen working a defensive guard but Hedman Karlsson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ahonen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Hedman Karlsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hedman Karlsson is staying active underneath Ahonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ahonen scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Ahonen is keen to just control but Hedman Karlsson is a slippery customer.
Hedman Karlsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ahonen scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Hedman Karlsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahonen pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ahonen seems to be looking for submissions.
Ahonen passes to full mount!
Ahonen punishing his opponent with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahonen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hedman Karlsson wants to control but Ahonen is having none of it.
Hedman Karlsson gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Manu Ahonen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hedman Karlsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ahonen can pounce on him.
Ahonen fails with the takedown.
Ahonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hedman Karlsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ahonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hedman Karlsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hedman Karlsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hedman Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. Ahonen moves away and avoids it.
Ahonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hedman Karlsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ahonen misses with a looping right.
Ahonen thuds his right hand into Hedman Karlsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ahonen throws out a powerful jab.
Ahonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ahonen backing away here, and Hedman Karlsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a hook.
Ahonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Hedman Karlsson avoids the head kick by Ahonen.
Ahonen is looking to clinch.
A big right from Ahonen misses.
Nice body kick there by Hedman Karlsson.
Ahonen avoids the body shot from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hedman Karlsson throws a chopping leg kick but Ahonen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook but Ahonen avoids it easily.
Ahonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hedman Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. Ahonen moves away and avoids it.
Ahonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ahonen has time to react.
Hedman Karlsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ahonen with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Hedman Karlsson counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hedman Karlsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hedman Karlsson.#T2#
Hedman Karlsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahonen.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hedman Karlsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hedman Karlsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Ahonen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ahonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ahonen stands up over Hedman Karlsson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ahonen 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.
Ahonen throws a strike but Hedman Karlsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hedman Karlsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hedman Karlsson scores with punches from side control.
Ahonen is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Hedman Karlsson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ahonen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ahonen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ahonen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hedman Karlsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ahonen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hedman Karlsson postures up.
Hedman Karlsson wants to pass the guard but Ahonen is keeping the position.
Hedman Karlsson stopping the sweep attempt from Ahonen.#SUB#
Ahonen working for a triangle but Hedman Karlsson defends it easily.
Hedman Karlsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Hedman Karlsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Ahonen keeping full guard, as Hedman Karlsson tries to pass.
Ahonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hedman Karlsson.
Ahonen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hedman Karlsson is now in half guard.
Hedman Karlsson scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#
Ahonen is rocked!
Hedman Karlsson is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Ahonen is hurt! He's hurt bad - Hedman Karlsson fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Ahonen from any more punishment! Congratulations to Hedman Karlsson! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
Oliver Hedman Karlsson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 173
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Vasleyiev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ahonen throws an overhand right that lands on Vasleyiev's shoulder, as Vasleyiev tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vasleyiev! But no joy.
A leg kick checked by Vasleyiev.
Ahonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ahonen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vasleyiev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ahonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ahonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasleyiev.
A punch combination from Vasleyiev misses.
Vasleyiev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahonen.
Ahonen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Vasleyiev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ahonen under the eye.
Vasleyiev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen throws a shot from downtown. Vasleyiev moves away and avoids it.
Ahonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahonen scores with a punch to the head.
Vasleyiev blocks a jab.
Vasleyiev just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahonen attempts a counter takedown but Vasleyiev avoids it well and moves away.
Ahonen connects with a body shot.
Ahonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Ahonen. #T1#
Vasleyiev misses with a body shot.
Vasleyiev just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahonen swinging wildly here.
Vasleyiev throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Ahonen misses.
Vasleyiev works Ahonen's body with a nice hook.
Vasleyiev misses with a jab to the body
and Ahonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vasleyiev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dimitri Vasleyiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahonen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vasleyiev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahonen.
Vasleyiev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A punch combination from Vasleyiev misses.
Ahonen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vasleyiev sprawls and moves away.
Ahonen throws a lazy right hand but Vasleyiev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vasleyiev throws a counter combo.
Vasleyiev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ahonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ahonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Ahonen shoots in for a double leg but Vasleyiev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch lands to the side of Vasleyiev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Ahonen misses. #T2#
Ahonen lands with a nice body kick.
Vasleyiev throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Ahonen clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Vasleyiev manages to break the clinch.
Vasleyiev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahonen.
Vasleyiev misses with a jab, cross combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ahonen.
Ahonen shoots in looking for a takedown but Vasleyiev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ahonen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Manu Ahonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasleyiev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ahonen's calf.
Vasleyiev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ahonen is looking to counter punch.
Vasleyiev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ahonen can pounce on him.
A jab from Ahonen misses.
Vasleyiev moves out of range as Ahonen strikes.
A leg kick checked by Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
Ahonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vasleyiev. That did some damage!
Vasleyiev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahonen.
A head kick misses from Ahonen. #T3#
Ahonen misses with a straight right.
Vasleyiev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ahonen. Ahonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vasleyiev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ahonen rather than just go for the knockout.
Vasleyiev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahonen. That did some damage!
Vasleyiev throws out a leg kick but Ahonen moves out of range and Vasleyiev only half commits.
It looked like Ahonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vasleyiev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vasleyiev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahonen throws out the jab.
Vasleyiev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good exchange - Ahonen coming out on top.
Vasleyiev misses with a kick to the body.
Ahonen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ahonen throws a looping overhand right but Vasleyiev ducks down to avoid it.
Ahonen misses with a body kick.
Vasleyiev tries to land a leg kick but Ahonen saw it coming and moves away.
Ahonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahonen throws out a leg kick but Vasleyiev moves out of range and Ahonen only half commits.
Ahonen misses with a hook. Vasleyiev ducked under it nicely.
Vasleyiev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Ahonen scores with the left hand. Vasleyiev knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahonen fails to land the takedown.
Vasleyiev follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Ahonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasleyiev thuds a left hand into Ahonen's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ahonen.
Ahonen misses with an uppercut.
Vasleyiev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ahonen.
Vasleyiev misses with a body kick.
Vasleyiev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ahonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vasleyiev lands the left hand.#TD#
Ahonen feints and as Vasleyiev raises his hands in defense, Ahonen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ahonen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vasleyiev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ahonen lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Ahonen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ahonen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ahonen misses with a body shot.
Vasleyiev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vasleyiev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ahonen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vasleyiev counters with an outside leg kick.
Vasleyiev throws a nice looking combination but Ahonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A cross from Vasleyiev lands.
Ahonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vasleyiev's head.
A low kick from Ahonen misses
enabling Vasleyiev to counter with a crisp jab.
Vasleyiev misses with a body shot.
Ahonen misses with a right hand
and Vasleyiev counters with a low kick, right behind Ahonen 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahonen takes a swing at Vasleyiev's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Vasleyiev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ahonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD#
Ahonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ahonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Vasleyiev tries to get to full guard but Ahonen has control of the leg.
Ahonen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vasleyiev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vasleyiev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ahonen 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.
Vasleyiev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ahonen trying to control from half guard but Vasleyiev is working away.
Ahonen wants to free his trapped foot but Vasleyiev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ahonen lands a nice short elbow.
Ahonen is pressing down on Vasleyiev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vasleyiev is holding on for now. #T2##SUB#
Ahonen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vasleyiev defends it well.
Ahonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vasleyiev's head.
Ahonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ahonen looks to land a strike but Vasleyiev avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ahonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vasleyiev is keeping the position for now.
Ahonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vasleyiev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vasleyiev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahonen. #T3#
Ahonen is working Vasleyiev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ahonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ahonen throwing strikes from guard but Vasleyiev blocks nicely.
Vasleyiev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ahonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Ahonen works over Vasleyiev with some ground and pound from guard.
Ahonen looking to pass the guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ahonen scoring with some ground and pound.
Ahonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vasleyiev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vasleyiev keeping moving, preventing Ahonen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vasleyiev, as that shot connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasleyiev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ahonen. #CL#
Ahonen forces Vasleyiev back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Ahonen dominated that second round.
That's time! Ahonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vasleyiev throws a series of punches but Ahonen avoids them all with ease.
Ahonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vasleyiev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahonen.
Ahonen throws a leg kick which misses Vasleyiev's front leg but catches the back leg as Vasleyiev tries to avoid it.
Ahonen connects with a single shot there.
Ahonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Vasleyiev tries to work over Ahonen's front leg with a kick but Ahonen checks it.
Ahonen is looking for a counter combo.
Ahonen wants to slow Vasleyiev down by chopping away at his legs.
Ahonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasleyiev can do to turn this around?
Ahonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahonen misses with a wild body shot.
Ahonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasleyiev scores with a decent looking hook.
Vasleyiev scoring well with a low kick there.
Vasleyiev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ahonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vasleyiev circles away quickly and effectively.
Vasleyiev slips a jab from Ahonen.
Ahonen misses with a right hand
and Vasleyiev counters with a three punch combo that has Ahonen backing up. Ahonen nods at Vasleyiev to acknowledge the strikes.#T1##CL#
Ahonen clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahonen.
Vasleyiev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasleyiev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ahonen misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Vasleyiev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ahonen throws the kick towards the body but Vasleyiev avoids it.
Ahonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vasleyiev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vasleyiev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ahonen moves away from the strike by Vasleyiev.
Ahonen connects with the punch.
Ahonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Vasleyiev scores with a jab to the head.
Ahonen jabs Vasleyiev right on the nose. Vasleyiev blinks but takes it well.
Ahonen shoots in for a double leg but Vasleyiev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vasleyiev throws a head kick but Ahonen moves out of range.
Vasleyiev slips under a jab from Ahonen.
Dimitri Vasleyiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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!
Ahonen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vasleyiev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ahonen's head.
Ahonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Vasleyiev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manu Ahonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Vasleyiev lands with a good body shot.
Ahonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vasleyiev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahonen throws out the jab.
Vasleyiev with a hook.
Vasleyiev connects with a body shot that sends Ahonen's belly button to the back.
Ahonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ahonen blocks the body kick.
Ahonen slips a jab from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev slips under a jab from Ahonen.
Vasleyiev unleashes a big counter combination but Ahonen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ahonen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vasleyiev defends well and Ahonen ends up having to push Vasleyiev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vasleyiev throws out a counter right but Ahonen avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manu Ahonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vasleyiev checks it well. #CL#
Ahonen clinches with his opponent.
Vasleyiev taking a breather. #T3#
Ahonen can't find room to land a body shot as Vasleyiev controls the action. #BC2#
Vasleyiev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasleyiev throws a shot to the body.
Ahonen thuds his right hand into Vasleyiev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vasleyiev misses with a low kick.
Vasleyiev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ahonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Vasleyiev counters with a series of strikes. Ahonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vasleyiev misses with a wild body shot.
Vasleyiev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahonen scores with a hook.#CL#
Ahonen darts in and clinches Vasleyiev up against the cage.
Vasleyiev swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasleyiev misses with a punch on the inside.
Vasleyiev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahonen misses with the head strike. #T4#
Ahonen tries to work over Vasleyiev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Vasleyiev.
Ahonen can't find room to land a body shot as Vasleyiev controls the action.
Vasleyiev misses with a body punch.
Vasleyiev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Vasleyiev manages to break the clinch.
Ahonen checks a leg kick.
Vasleyiev is looking to score with low kicks.
Ahonen tries to counter with a takedown but Vasleyiev is quick to defend against it.
Ahonen keeps Vasleyiev at a distance using the push kick.
A slow jab from Ahonen misses its intended target.
Vasleyiev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ahonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vasleyiev thows a leg kick but Ahonen checks it
and Ahonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahonen slips a jab and a cross from Vasleyiev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Vasleyiev counters with a nice body kick.
Vasleyiev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahonen.
Vasleyiev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahonen.
Vasleyiev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dimitri Vasleyiev.
I think Ahonen 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: MMAHelsinki - 169
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Ahonen blocks a jab.
Ahonen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hunt scoring well with a low kick there.
Ahonen tries to land a leg kick but Hunt saw it coming and moves away.
Ahonen looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Ahonen misses with a body punch
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Ahonen looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunt is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hunt throws a right and a left that Ahonen avoids nicely.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahonen.
An attempted straight right counter from Hunt misses the target.
Ahonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahonen misses with an uppercut
and Hunt counters with a low kick, right behind Ahonen 's knee.
Hunt lands a right hook to the body.
Ahonen darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Hunt counters with a single leg into guard. Ahonen didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Ahonen is looking for a triangle but Hunt pushes his legs off easily.
Ahonen trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahonen is keeping the position for now.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunt slips nicely into half guard.
Hunt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Hunt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ahonen sees it coming and defends easily.
Hunt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ahonen is trying to get back to full guard.
Ahonen is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Ahonen manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Hunt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hunt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Hunt is trying to get an arm triangle but Ahonen is defending well.
Ahonen is trying to improve his position.
Hunt throws a strike aimed at the side of Ahonen's head but Ahonen avoids it well.
Hunt scoring with punches from side control.
Ahonen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hunt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Hunt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ahonen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ahonen regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Ahonen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ahonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahonen, not yet.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Ahonen keeps moving.
Ahonen wants to sweep here but Hunt controlling him for the moment.
Hunt cracks Ahonen with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ahonen 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.#T4#
Hunt is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahonen has wrist control.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Ahonen is keeping the position.
Hunt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hunt trying to control but Ahonen is working from the bottom.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt passes Ahonen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hunt passes to side control.
Ahonen defending against the ground and pound.
Hunt throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ahonen is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Hunt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ahonen, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Hunt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ahonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Ahonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ahonen.
Ahonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Hunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Hunt moves into the clinch.
Ahonen tries to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling the position.
Ahonen throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahonen.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahonen's elbow.
Ahonen is trying to break the clinch but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Ahonen lands a right hand.
Ahonen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hunt tries a body shot but Ahonen blocks it.
Hunt blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen lands a shoulder strike.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Ahonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ahonen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hunt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahonen can do to turn this around?
Ahonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahonen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ahonen moves out of range as Hunt strikes.#T1#
Ahonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hunt's calf.
Ahonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.#CL#
Hunt instigates a clinch.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahonen tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Ahonen back against the cage.
Ahonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahonen.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Ahonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahonen misses with a body punch.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Ahonen controls the action. #BC2#
Ahonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Ahonen.
Hunt throws a good cross that connects.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Ahonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt counters with an outside leg kick.
Manu Ahonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt throws a body punch but Ahonen moves out of range.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Ahonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Ahonen misses.
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hunt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ahonen circles away.
Ahonen throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Hunt checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Ahonen rushes Hunt and presses him up against the cage.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Ahonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahonen tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Ahonen back against the cage.
Ahonen lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahonen.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Ahonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Ahonen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ahonen motions for Hunt to come forward. Ahonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hunt throws a good cross that connects.
Ahonen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ahonen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hunt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hunt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ahonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As Ahonen backs away, Hunt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ahonen throws a right and a left that Hunt avoids nicely.
Ahonen lands a leg kick that knocks Hunt off balance momentarily.
Ahonen is looking to slow Hunt down with leg kicks.
Ahonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hunt checks a leg kick nicely.
Manu Ahonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Ahonen tries to sprawl but Hunt drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ahonen defending well though.
Ahonen taking some punishment here, with Hunt in his half guard.
Ahonen is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Hunt wants to control but Ahonen is keeping him busy.
Ahonen is looking to improve his position.
Hunt trying to control the action but Ahonen is working from the bottom.
Hunt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hunt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hunt is pressing down on Ahonen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ahonen is holding on for now.
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hunt lands a nice short elbow.
Ahonen tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Ahonen is doing well to control the position and prevent Hunt from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manu Ahonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ahonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ahonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Ahonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Hunt darts in and clinches Ahonen up against the cage.
Ahonen tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Ahonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Ahonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen blocks an uppercut.
Manu Ahonen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ahonen gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
Hunt lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahonen.
Still in the clinch, Ahonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ahonen can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Ahonen fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Ahonen gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Ahonen.
Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Hunt has clasped his hands together around Ahonen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt scores with punches from side control.
Hunt trying to control the action but Ahonen is working from the bottom.
Hunt working the ground and pound.
Hunt 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.#T2#
Hunt trying to control the action but Ahonen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hunt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ahonen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hunt.
Hunt working the body and head with strikes.
Ahonen is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it.
Ahonen is looking to reverse the position.
Ahonen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ahonen wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunt working over Ahonen with some ground and pound. Ahonen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Ahonen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ahonen.
Ahonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ahonen has momentary wrist control but Hunt slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Ahonen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahonen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ahonen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunt chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Ahonen has his foot on Hunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunt works his way back into a safe position though.
Ahonen trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Hunt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hunt with a nice head shot there.
Hunt slips nicely into half guard.
Ahonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paul Hunt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hunt 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.
Hunt lands with a punch from half guard.
Hunt passes to side control.
Ahonen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hunt working the head and body with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hunt 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 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hunt!
Paul Hunt managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Aspire Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 167
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Ahonen lands a front kick.
Orsini throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahonen.
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Ahonen.
Orsini takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ahonen moves away from the strike by Orsini.
Ahonen misses the jab.
Ahonen throws a lazy body kick
letting Orsini counter with a right hand.
Ahonen scores with a push kick.
Good exchange - Orsini coming out on top.
We've been hearing reports that Ahonen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ahonen throws a right hand that Orsini ducks under and follows up with a left that Orsini also avoids with ease.
Orsini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orsini misses the jab.
Ahonen throws a right hand that misses
and Orsini counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ahonen, as that shot connected.
Orsini takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ahonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orsini circles away quickly and effectively.
Ahonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Orsini.
Jab, jab by Orsini - just one landing.
Orsini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Orsini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahonen ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Orsini swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Ahonen throws a big shot that misses.
Ahonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orsini.
Orsini loads up on a big right hand but Ahonen slips the punch.
Ahonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsini is just out of range.
A jab from Orsini misses.
Ahonen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Orsini throws a hook but Ahonen blocks it.
Orsini 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.
Orsini misses with a hook.
Ahonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Orsini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ahonen jabs Orsini right on the nose. Orsini blinks but takes it well.
Ahonen throws a low kick but Orsini avoids it.
Orsini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahonen throws a shot from downtown. Orsini moves away and avoids it.
Orsini thumps Ahonen with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Orsini.#CL#
Ahonen moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahonen misses with a punch on the inside. #T2##BC#
Ahonen breaks from the clinch.
Ahonen lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orsini.
Orsini on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ahonen. Ahonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Orsini scores with a nice head shot.
Ahonen is looking to slow Orsini down with leg kicks.
Orsini keeps the fight on the outside.
A slow jab from Ahonen misses its intended target.
Ahonen scores with a spinning back kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Ahonen. That's going to slow Orsini down.
Ahonen 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.
Orsini throws a hook but Ahonen blocks it.
Ahonen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ahonen throws a front kick aimed at Orsini's knee but Orsini avoids it well.
Orsini takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Orsini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahonen misses with a right hand
and Orsini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Orsini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orsini.
Ahonen misses with a low kick.#T3#
Ahonen lands with a right hand.
Ahonen throws a front kick aimed at Orsini's knee but Orsini avoids it well.
Good work by Orsini as he checks the leg kick.
Ahonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orsini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Orsini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahonen.
A countering left hand to the body from Orsini misses.
Ahonen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Orsini with a nice cross.
A good leg kick by Orsini.
Orsini missing with a left hand there. Ahonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manu Ahonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahonen motions for Orsini to come forward. Ahonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ahonen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL2#
Ahonen tries to keep at a distance but Orsini has taken the fight into the clinch.
Orsini is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ahonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Orsini controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahonen.
Ahonen working aggressively here.
Orsini struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahonen controls his hands.
Ahonen misses with some punches.
Ahonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Orsini backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Orsini uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Orsini goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ahonen prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Orsini fails to land.
A short left from Ahonen. #BC#
Ahonen manages to break the clinch.
Orsini cracks Ahonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ahonen ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
A little feinted left hand from Ahonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orsini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
Ahonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahonen is looking to clinch but Orsini is avoiding it.
Ahonen dips to his left and cracks Orsini with an uppercut!
Ahonen misses the shot to the body.
Ahonen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ahonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahonen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Orsini fakes the leg kick and cracks Ahonen in the body.
Orsini looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Ahonen misses.
Ahonen blocks a jab.
It looked like Ahonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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 Manu Ahonen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Orsini lands a nice looking body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ahonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orsini.
A low kick from Ahonen misses
and Orsini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orsini throws a front kick aimed at Ahonen's knee but Ahonen avoids it well.
Orsini avoids a kick to the body.
Orsini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ahonen lands with an overhand left.
Nice uppercut lands for Ahonen. That snapped Orsini's head back.
Orsini throws out a loose jab but Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahonen with a hook.
Ahonen misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Orsini counters with a shoot takedown. Ahonen fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahonen keeping moving, preventing Orsini from controlling successfully.
Orsini stands up over Ahonen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Ahonen working for a triangle but Orsini defends it easily.
Orsini scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Ahonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orsini's guard. #REVR#
Ahonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orsini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahonen is one step ahead there.
Orsini is trying to keep Ahonen in close. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ahonen cracks Orsini with a solid left hand.
Orsini wants to control the position but Ahonen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ahonen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ahonen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Orsini with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ahonen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Orsini is looking to control Ahonen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orsini avoid being mounted?
Ahonen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Orsini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Orsini throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ahonen escapes and throws Orsini's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Orsini is trying to get back to half guard.
Orsini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ahonen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Orsini some visible discomfort. #T4#
Ahonen working away.
Orsini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ahonen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Orsini is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Orsini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Ahonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Manu Ahonen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ahonen cracks Orsini with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Orsini looks to land a left hand but Ahonen moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Orsini misses its intended target.
Ahonen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Orsini manages to circle out of the way.
Orsini ducks under a wild hook from Ahonen.
Orsini has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ahonen.
Ahonen throws a leg kick
and Orsini counters with a straight right hand.
Ahonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orsini is out of range.
Orsini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orsini scores with the left hand. Ahonen knows he should have avoided that one.
Orsini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahonen throws out the jab.
Orsini throws a wild body kick that Ahonen sees coming a mile off.
Ahonen throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Orsini counter with a right hand.
Ahonen with a nice cross.
A clash of legs there as Ahonen blocks the low kick.
A swing and a miss from Ahonen.
Orsini dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahonen. That did some damage!
Orsini feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ahonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Ahonen.
Ahonen throws a good cross that connects.
Ahonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Orsini takes one on the button.
Ahonen tries to land a leg kick but Orsini saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Ahonen stalks Orsini and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Orsini's face. Orsini staggers backwards, shaken.
Orsini attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Manu Ahonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahonen misses the jab.
Orsini drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahonen defends it well.
Ahonen connects with a body shot that sends Orsini's belly button to the back.
Orsini shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Orsini throws a hook but Ahonen blocks it.
Ahonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahonen misses with an uppercut.
Ahonen misses with a straight left.
Ahonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orsini.
Ahonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Orsini shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ahonen is trying to defend but Orsini finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahonen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Orsini.
Ahonen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alessandro Orsini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Orsini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orsini throws a big elbow that misses.
Orsini trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orsini working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Ahonen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Orsini scoring with some ground and pound.
Ahonen controls Orsini momentarily but Orsini frees himself.
Orsini wants to control from the top but Ahonen keeps moving. #T3#
Ahonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orsini pushes down on Ahonen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Orsini seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Orsini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ahonen is pressing down on Orsini's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Orsini wants to control from the top but Ahonen keeps moving. #T4#
Orsini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Orsini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Orsini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ground and pound from Orsini.
Orsini missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Ahonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alessandro Orsini.
I think Ahonen 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: MMAHelsinki - 165
Date: Jan 28, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Khaan has closed the distance and engaged Ahonen in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ahonen fails to land.
Ahonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ahonen prevents a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan misses with an elbow strike.
Ahonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khaan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khaan goes for a takedown attempt but Ahonen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khaan. Ahonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khaan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Khaan.
Khaan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ahonen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Khaan throws a series of punches but Ahonen avoids them all with ease.
Khaan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ahonen lands with an overhand left.
Ahonen scores with a head kick. Khaan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC#
Khaan is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khaan leaves his chin hanging out and Ahonen seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Khaan crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manu Ahonen!
Manu Ahonen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 163
Date: Jan 14, 2018

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Ahonen.
No joy there for Ahonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Orsini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ahonen lands a leg kick that knocks Orsini off balance momentarily.
Ahonen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Orsini. That one must have hurt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Orsini checks a leg kick.
Orsini throws a hook to the side of Ahonen's head but Ahonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Orsini rushes Ahonen and presses him up against the cage.
Ahonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Orsini controls his hands.
Orsini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orsini lands a body punch in the clinch.
Orsini blocks a body shot from Ahonen.
Orsini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini lands with a right to the head.
Ahonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orsinis head.
Orsini misses with the head strike.
Orsini gets through Ahonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Ahonen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahonen lands with a light punch inside.
Orsini misses with some punches.
Orsini blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Orsini misses with a body punch.
Ahonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Orsini backwards.
Ahonen lands with a right to the head.
Ahonen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ahonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Orsini drags the fight down to the ground.
Ahonen looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahonen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ahonen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Orsini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Ahonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Orsini wants to control from the top but Ahonen keeps moving.
Orsini scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Orsini trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Orsini working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Ahonen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Ahonen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Orsini works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Orsini prevents Ahonen from improving his position.
Orsini wants to take a breather but Ahonen is having none of it.
Ahonen manages to get to full guard.
Ahonen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Ahonen is looking for a triangle but Orsini pushes his legs off easily.
Orsini landing some decent shots from guard.
Orsini wants to control from the top but Ahonen keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Orsini is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Orsini works over Ahonen with some ground and pound from guard.
Orsini trying to control but Ahonen is working from the bottom.
Orsini is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ahonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orsini is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Orsini landing with the ground and pound.
Orsini passes Ahonen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Orsini takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Orsini swings for the body but Ahonen moves out of range.
Orsini throws a jab when Ahonen was well out of range.
Ahonen throws a right and a left that Orsini avoids nicely.
Ahonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ahonen misses with a looping right.
Good work by Ahonen as he checks the leg kick.
Orsini looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahonen is just out of range.
Orsini checks a leg kick.
Ahonen connects with a right hand. Orsini shakes it off.
Orsini throws a shot from downtown. Ahonen moves away and avoids it.
Orsini throws a low kick but Ahonen avoids it.
Ahonen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ahonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Orsini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Orsini's head.
Ahonen slips a straight right by Orsini.
Ahonen throws a leg kick but Orsini sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Orsini.
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!
Both fighters circling a little - Orsini finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Orsini throws a leg kick that misses.
Orsini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahonen moves away.
Ahonen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Orsini sprawls and moves away.
Orsini slips a straight right by Ahonen.
Ahonen cracks Orsini with an open hand slap.
Jab by Ahonen.
Orsini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahonen.
Manu Ahonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsini misses with an uppercut. Ahonen saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Orsini checks a leg kick.
Ahonen checks a leg kick nicely.
Orsini misses with a low kick as Ahonen jumps back.
Orsini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ahonen checks a leg kick.
Orsini ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ahonen ducks under a wild hook from Orsini.
Orsini sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Manu Ahonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Orsini tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orsini lands with an uppercut that bounces Ahonen off the cage and back into range.
Orsini shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ahonen but Ahonen pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Ahonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahonen throws a head kick but Orsini moves out of range.
Orsini changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ahonen misses with a low kick.
Orsini throws out a counter right but Ahonen avoids it with no problem.
Orsini on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ahonen. Ahonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Orsini misses with a body shot.
Ahonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orsini.
Orsini scores with a punch to the head.
A leg kick checked by Orsini.
Ahonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Ahonen slips under a jab.
Orsini moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahonen misses with a kick to the body.
Orsini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsini connects with a body shot.
Ahonen misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Ahonen tries to land a front kick but Orsini steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orsini takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Orsini goes for a double leg but Ahonen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ahonen continues to drive forward.
Ahonen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Orsini throws a hook to the side of Ahonen's head but Ahonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahonen is looking to counter punch.
Orsini blocks a leg kick.
Orsini is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ahonen with a body shot.
Ahonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Manu Ahonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orsini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahonen is looking for a counter combo.
Orsini looks to land a left hand but Ahonen moved out of range nicely.
A leg kick checked by Orsini.
Orsini is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ahonen swings for the body but Orsini moves out of range.
Ahonen throws a right and a left that Orsini avoids nicely.
Ahonen is looking to chop away at Orsini's legs.
Orsini feints a counter leg kick.
Ahonen throws a low kick, looking for Orsini's leg but Orsini calmly moves out of range.
Ahonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ahonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orsini. Orsini obviously looking to wear him down.
Ahonen missing with a left hand there. Orsini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orsini let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ahonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orsini.
Orsini checks a low kick from Ahonen.#T4#
Orsini moves in looking to clinch but Ahonen pushes him off.
Ahonen throws a hook but Orsini blocks it.
Orsini feints and then cracks Ahonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ahonen down.
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!
Ahonen misses with a hook
enabling Orsini to counter with a crisp jab.
Orsini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsini doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab from Orsini.
Orsini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A low kick from Ahonen misses
and Orsini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahonen avoids the body shot from Orsini.
Orsini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Manu Ahonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Orsini.
Orsini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahonen.
A jab from Orsini misses.
Ahonen cracks Orsini with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ahonen. Orsini shrugs it off though.
Ahonen walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Manu Ahonen will probably get the nod.
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#
Orsini takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Orsini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body kick from Ahonen.#CL2#
Orsini moves into range and clinches up with Ahonen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orsini. #BC2#
Orsini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orsini swings for the body but Ahonen moves out of range.
Orsini cracks the inside of Ahonen's front leg.
Good exchange - Ahonen coming out on top.
Orsini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orsini walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ahonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Ahonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orsini throws a lazy right hand but Ahonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donk. Ahonen catches Orsini right on the button with a cross.
Ahonen slips under a jab from Orsini.
Ahonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Orsini scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Orsini throws out a loose jab but Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orsini walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ahonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Orsini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
Ahonen throws the left hand but Orsini avoids the punch easily.
Ahonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Orsini slips a straight right by Ahonen.
Orsini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ahonen throws a hook to the side of Orsini's head but Orsini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahonen digs a good body shot into Orsini's ribs.
Orsini throws the left hand but Ahonen avoids the punch easily.
Ahonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orsini lands with a hook. Ahonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good exchange - Orsini coming out on top.
Ahonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Ahonen.
Orsini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Ahonen misses its intended target. #T2#
Orsini throws a jab when Ahonen was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Ahonen gets tackled into the cage by Orsini. Orsini maintains the clinch.
Orsini tries to throw a body punch but Ahonen avoids it by throwing Orsini back against the cage.
Ahonen can't find room to land a body shot as Orsini controls the action.
Alessandro Orsini seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ahonen misses with a punch to the body.
Ahonen misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Ahonen.
Ahonen wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD2#
Orsini gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Orsini chips away with some ground and pound.
Ahonen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Orsini puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ahonen trying to control here.
Ahonen is not content to let Orsini control the position.
Orsini has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Ahonen is looking for a sweep. Orsini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alessandro Orsini has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ahonen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Orsini wants to free his trapped foot but Ahonen is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Ahonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ahonen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Orsini controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Orsini landing punches.
Ahonen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ground and pound from Orsini.
Orsini working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahonen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ahonen.#SUB#
Ahonen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Orsini trying to control but Ahonen is working from the bottom.
Ahonen managing to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alessandro Orsini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Orsini 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: MMAHelsinki - 160
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Ahonen looks to throw the jab but Smiff is out of range.
Smiff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahonen. #TD2#
Ahonen gets caught napping as Smiff dives in and scores a takedown. Ahonen manages to retain guard.
Smiff is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smiff wants to control from the top but Ahonen keeps moving. #SUB#
Ahonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smiff is aware though and is defending well.
Ahonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smiff throws a strike but Ahonen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff is looking to sweep but instead, Ahonen has passed into half guard.
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. Ahonen connects with a nice short shot to Smiff's temple. #T1#
Smiff works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smiff wants to sweep but no luck.
Smiff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ahonen throws a strike but Smiff rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Smiff is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahonen has wrist control.
Smiff won't allow Ahonen to sweep him here.
Smiff looking to pass the guard.
Smiff lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smiff trying to control but Ahonen is working from the bottom.
Smiff slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Smiff is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ahonen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Smiff trying to control the position but Ahonen is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smiff tries to score with some ground and pound. Ahonen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ahonen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ahonen defending against the ground and pound. #T3#
Smiff misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Smiff working the ground and pound but Ahonen is defending the strikes.
Ahonen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ahonen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ahonen is not content to let Smiff control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ahonen tries to bench press Smiff off him but Smiff keeps the position. #T4#
Smiff tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smiff lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Ahonen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smiff working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ahonen is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinoa Smiff dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Smiff is looking to clinch but Ahonen is avoiding it.
Ahonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smiff will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smiff looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smiff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahonen.
Ahonen misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Smiff counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ahonen won't be happy with that.
Ahonen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ahonen gets back to full guard.
Ahonen can't keep his opponent in guard - Smiff advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smiff trying to control the action but Ahonen is working from the bottom.
Ahonen is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Smiff content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Ahonen wants to get back to full guard but Smiff has passed into side control.
Smiff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahonen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smiff's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Smiff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ahonen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smiff slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Smiff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahonen keeps working.
Ahonen is trying to get back to half guard.
Smiff postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ahonen is trying to improve his position.
Smiff lands a nice forearm strike.
Ahonen manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Smiff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ahonen is refusing to be controlled, as Smiff sits in half guard.
Ahonen wants to improve his position but Smiff is controlling well.
Ahonen gets full guard.
Smiff wants to control from the top but Ahonen keeps moving.
Smiff tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahonen is retaining full guard.
Ahonen is adopting a defensive guard.
Ahonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Ahonen looking for a guillotine here but Smiff defends easily.
Smiff is looking to pass into half guard but Ahonen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ahonen is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Smiff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smiff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smiff lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinoa Smiff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ahonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Smiff 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smiff on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ahonen lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD2#
Ahonen gets caught flat footed, as Smiff shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ahonen wants to sweep here but Smiff controlling him for the moment.
Smiff tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahonen is retaining full guard.
Smiff content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smiff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff advances position into side control!
Ahonen dodges the ground and pound from Smiff.#T1#
Ahonen is not content to let Smiff control the position.
Ahonen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ahonen is looking for a sweep.
Smiff in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Smiff trying to control the position but Ahonen is working away. #SUB2#
Smiff is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ahonen looks calm but he's in trouble here. Smiff gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ahonen is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Smiff lets go of the hold and Ahonen can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Quinoa Smiff!
An out of breath and clearly excited Quinoa Smiff thanked Red Light Coffeeshop for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: MMAHelsinki - 157
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Ahonen digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahonen as he avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Ahonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ahonen.
Ahonen misses with a leg kick.
Ahonen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Mat Diaz has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ahonen doesn't seem phased though.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz throws the left hand but Ahonen avoids the punch easily.
Ahonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz slips a straight right by Ahonen.
Ahonen connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ahonen - that will leave a mark!
Diaz blocks a jab.
Ahonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ahonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ahonen looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Diaz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ahonen tries to score with a low kick but Diaz moves his leg out of the way.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz misses with a looping left.#T1#
Diaz takes a swing at Ahonen's ribcage but misses.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ahonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Ahonen throws a low kick but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz punishes Ahonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahonen.
Nice shot by Ahonen.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Ahonen moved out of range nicely.
Diaz throws a body punch but Ahonen moves out of range.
Ahonen tried to counter with a leg kick but Diaz avoided it.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manu Ahonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahonen jabs at Diaz's body.
Ahonen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ahonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Ahonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ahonen.
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!
Ahonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ahonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diaz is out of range and Ahonen settles back down.
Diaz with the counter takedown but Ahonen avoids it easily.
Ahonen sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz throws a hook but Ahonen avoids it easily.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick from Ahonen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Ahonen. Those never looked like landing.
Ahonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Ahonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
Diaz slips a jab from Ahonen.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Ahonen throws a front kick aimed at Diaz's knee but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz dips to his left and cracks Ahonen with an uppercut!
That kick from Ahonen tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Ahonen's head but Ahonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ahonen on the side of the head.
Ahonen throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ahonen takes one to the side of the head.
Ahonen slips a straight right by Diaz.
Ahonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahonen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ahonen misses with a low kick.
Ahonen walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.#T3#
Diaz misses with a jab to the body
and Ahonen counters with a one-two to the body.
That kick from Ahonen tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Decent striking displayed by Ahonen there.
Diaz takes a swing at Ahonen's ribcage but misses.
Ahonen jabs at Diaz's body.
Ahonen throws a chopping leg kick but Diaz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ahonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ahonen throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz takes a swing at Ahonen's ribcage but misses.
Ahonen misses with a hook.
Ahonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Ahonen's defenses. #TD2#
Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Diaz showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Ahonen is having none of it. #T4#
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ahonen's head.
Diaz is trying to control. Ahonen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ahonen's head.
Ahonen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Ahonen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ahonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Ahonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mat Diaz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ahonen scores with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
Good standup being displayed there by Ahonen as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ahonen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ahonen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Diaz scoring with punches from side control.
Ahonen regains half guard.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Ahonen dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Ahonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen taking some punishment here, with Diaz in his half guard.
Diaz working over Ahonen with some ground and pound. Ahonen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Diaz prevents Ahonen from improving his position.
Ahonen trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ahonen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ahonen.
Ahonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard. #REVR#
Ahonen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ahonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ahonen stays in close to Diaz's body and controls the position.
Ahonen landing with the ground and pound.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Ahonen is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz 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##T3#
Ahonen is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ahonen avoid being mounted?
Ahonen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ahonen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Ahonen looking for subs off his back but Diaz has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ahonen wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ahonen is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Diaz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Diaz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ahonen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ahonen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mat Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mat Diaz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ahonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diaz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ahonen.
Ahonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
Ahonen looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donk. Diaz catches Ahonen right on the button with a cross.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ahonen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diaz trying to control the pace.
Ahonen is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Diaz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ahonen defending well though.
Diaz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diaz is keen to just control but Ahonen is a slippery customer.
Diaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ahonen gets back to full guard.
Mat Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ahonen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Ahonen keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ahonen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.
Ahonen trying to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz misses with a hook. Ahonen ducked under it nicely.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Ahonen.
A jab lands there for Diaz.
Ahonen lands a jab.
Ahonen throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
Ahonen throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Ahonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahonen missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahonen throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz throws a hook but Ahonen blocks it.
Ahonen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ahonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diaz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ahonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
Diaz throws a body punch but Ahonen moves out of range.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Diaz misses with a looping left.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Diaz throws a body punch but Ahonen moves out of range.
Ahonen throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mat Diaz really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mat Diaz'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.
#R4#
Diaz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ahonen lands with a hook. Diaz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ahonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahonen moves away.
Ahonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
Ahonen misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ahonen can pounce on him.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz sizes up Ahonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz throws a hook but Ahonen blocks it.
Manu Ahonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Ahonen slips the punch.
Ahonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahonen stalks Diaz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Diaz's face. Diaz staggers backwards, shaken.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Ahonen's ribs.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ahonen looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.#T1#
Ahonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Diaz gets a double leg takedown into Ahonen's guard.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Diaz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ahonen's head.#ROC2#
Ahonen is rocked!
Diaz lands a couple of digs.
Oh Ahonen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz advances to half guard.
Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ahonen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diaz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ahonen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Diaz lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Ahonen! More strikes land and this one is all over! Diaz jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mat Diaz!
Mat Diaz is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Mat Diaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 152
Date: Nov 10, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Ahonen drives through with a takedown into Gumshoe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gumshoe looking for a sweep. Not yet Gumshoe, not yet.
Ahonen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ahonen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gumshoe is trying to control the position but Ahonen postures up.
Ahonen advances position into side control!
Gumshoe is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ahonen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gumshoe is trying desperately to improve position.
Ahonen raining down hammerfists from mount.#T1#
Ahonen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ahonen trying to control but Gumshoe is having none of it.
Gumshoe working to try and regain half guard.
Gumshoe is working hard here to advance position.
Ahonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gumshoe is looking to escape.
Gumshoe is looking to improve his position but Ahonen isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Ahonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ahonen with the ground and pound from mount.
Gumshoe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gumshoe sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ahonen is trying to control. Gumshoe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahonen not doing much here.
Ahonen with the ground and pound but Gumshoe uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ahonen is in close to Gumshoe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ahonen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gumshoe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ahonen's guard. #REVR#
Gumshoe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ahonen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Ahonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ahonen 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#
Gumshoe moves into full guard.
Gumshoe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ahonen controls the pace.
Ahonen postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Gumshoe is retaining full guard.
Ahonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gumshoe wants to hit a switch here but Ahonen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gumshoe there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Ahonen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ahonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Gumshoe.
Ahonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gumshoe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It seemed like Ahonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gumshoe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ahonen avoids the body shot from Gumshoe.
Ahonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body kick from Gumshoe.
Gumshoe looks to throw the jab but Ahonen is out of range.
Gumshoe throws the left hand but Ahonen avoids the punch easily.
Ahonen throws a jab when Gumshoe was well out of range.
Gumshoe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ahonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gumshoe. That did some damage!
Ahonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gumshoe is out of range.
Ahonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Gumshoe is predictable there #TD2#
and Ahonen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nice strikes from Ahonen there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gumshoe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gumshoe manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Ahonen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ahonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ahonen trying to control but Gumshoe is working from the bottom.
Gumshoe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gumshoe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahonen is one step ahead there.
Ahonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Gumshoe has wrist control.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gumshoe wants to sweep but no luck.
Ahonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gumshoe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ahonen's guard. #REVR#
Gumshoe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahonen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ahonen working for a triangle but Gumshoe defends it easily.
Ahonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gumshoe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ahonen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Gumshoe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahonen is keeping the position for now.
Gumshoe won't allow Ahonen to sweep him here.
Gumshoe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ahonen wants to hit a switch here but Gumshoe passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ahonen there!
Ahonen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gumshoe lands a couple of good shots and Ahonen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Gumshoe. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in! #T4#
Gumshoe doesn't have the hooks in and Ahonen manages to turn into his guard.
Ahonen postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gumshoe holds on and takes a little breather.
Gumshoe looking for a sweep. Not yet Gumshoe, not yet.
Manu Ahonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ahonen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ahonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gumshoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gumshoe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ahonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manu Ahonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gumshoe lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ahonen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ahonen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Manu Ahonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahonen misses the jab.
Ahonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ahonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ahonen with a nice cross.
Gumshoe misses with a hook
and Ahonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gumshoe moves away from the strike by Ahonen.
Nice jab there from Gumshoe.
Ahonen staying out of range there.
Ahonen needs to keep his hands up - Gumshoe had a free shot at his head there.
Ahonen throws out a loose jab but Gumshoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gumshoe attempts a counter takedown but Ahonen avoids it well and moves away.
Ahonen throws a head kick that misses.
Ahonen throws a lazy body kick
and Gumshoe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gumshoe slips a jab and a cross from Ahonen.
Gumshoe tries to bum rush Ahonen with a series of wild strikes but Ahonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Gumshoe is just out of range.
Gumshoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Decent striking displayed by Ahonen there.
Ahonen dips to his left and cracks Gumshoe with an uppercut!
Manu Ahonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Ahonen misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ahonen, right into the meat.
Gumshoe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ahonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Gumshoe is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gumshoe.
Gumshoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahonen lands a head shot.
Ahonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gumshoe throws a solid leg kick but Ahonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gumshoe.
Ahonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ahonen feints and then cracks Gumshoe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gumshoe down.
Nice straight punches there by Ahonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ahonen.
Gumshoe avoids a kick to the body.
Ahonen lands with a nice body punch.
Ahonen looks to throw the jab but Gumshoe is out of range. #T2#
Gumshoe throws a body punch but Ahonen moves out of range.
Gumshoe misses with an uppercut. Ahonen saw that one coming.
Ahonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gumshoe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ahonen.
Ahonen throws a low kick, looking for Gumshoe's leg but Gumshoe calmly moves out of range.
Ahonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ahonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gumshoe misses with a low kick.
That kick from Ahonen tenderised Gumshoe's leg. Gumshoe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gumshoe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ahonen looks to land a left hand but Gumshoe moved out of range nicely.
Ahonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gumshoe throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Ahonen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gumshoe misses with a series of wild punches.
Gumshoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahonen. #T3#
Gumshoe thows a leg kick but Ahonen checks it #TD2#
and Ahonen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gumshoe won't be happy with that.
Gumshoe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gumshoe is not content to let Ahonen control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ahonen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gumshoe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ahonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Gumshoe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ahonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Ahonen lands strikes from half guard.
Gumshoe wants to improve his position but Ahonen is controlling well.
Gumshoe desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ahonen lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Ahonen really dominated that round.
That's time! Gumshoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
A low kick from Gumshoe misses #TD2#
and Ahonen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Ahonen there.
Gumshoe taking some punishment here, with Ahonen in his half guard.
Ahonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ahonen slips a nice elbow through Gumshoe's hands, connecting with Gumshoe's forehead.
Gumshoe tries to roll over but Ahonen keeps him under control.
Ahonen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumshoe is concentrating on defense, preventing Ahonen from advancing position. #T1#
Ahonen with the ground and pound but Gumshoe uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gumshoe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ahonen's guard. #REVR#
Ahonen is trying to keep Gumshoe in close.
Gumshoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahonen trying to keep a closed guard but Gumshoe is proving a slippery customer.
Gumshoe won't allow Ahonen to sweep him here.
Ahonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gumshoe is looking to work some ground and pound but Ahonen has wrist control.#T2#
Gumshoe stopping the sweep attempt from Ahonen.
Gumshoe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Ahonen looking for a guillotine here but Gumshoe defends easily. #SUB2#
Ahonen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Gumshoe has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ahonen to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gumshoe is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ahonen pulls down on the head and he's put Gumshoe to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Manu Ahonen!
Manu Ahonen is the new welterweight champion!
Manu Ahonen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 148
Date: Oct 11, 2017

#R1#
Ahonen scores with a nice right hand.
Ahonen shoots in for a takedown but Shoe shows good takedown defense.
Shoe throwing a counter right hand but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
Ahonen blocks a jab.
Ahonen throws a right hand that misses
and Shoe counters with a series of strikes. Ahonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ahonen 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.
A slow jab from Shoe misses its intended target.
Shoe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ahonen.
Shoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #TD2#
Ahonen gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahonen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ahonen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Shoe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ahonen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shoe is trying to get back to full guard.
Ahonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shoe's head.
Ahonen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ahonen is looking to take a break and control but Shoe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Ahonen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shoe is trying to stand.
Ahonen prevents Shoe from improving his position.
Shoe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ahonen on the ground.
Shoe wants to control but Ahonen is keeping busy.
Shoe taking some punishment here, with Ahonen in his half guard.
Shoe wants to get back to his feet.
Shoe is trying to get back to full guard.
Ahonen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ahonen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ahonen winds up and cracks Shoe with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Ahonen uses his free foot to push down on Shoe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shoe.
Ahonen prevents Shoe from getting the reversal.
Shoe is bucking up trying to escape but Ahonen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ahonen with the ground and pound from mount.
Ahonen landing shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahonen thowing shots but they're missing.
Ahonen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ahonen lands with some strikes.
Shoe tries to hold on but Ahonen pushes him away.
Ahonen scoring with strikes but Shoe is staying in there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ahonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shoe is looking to escape.
Ahonen with shots to the head and body - Shoe looks very uncomfortable down there. #T3#
Shoe controls the position.
Ahonen landing strikes, looking to finish!
BOOM! Ahonen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Shoe is trying to stand.
Ahonen looking to control but Shoe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shoe is in a horrible position here. Ahonen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ahonen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Shoe?
Ahonen landing strikes from the mount and Shoe is in trouble!
Ahonen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T4#
Ahonen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Shoe looks a forlorn figure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen with the ground and pound from mount.
Ahonen looking to finish Shoe with some ground and pound. This is bad for Shoe!
Shoe squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Shoe is desperately trying to improve his position but Ahonen has a good base and remains in mount.
Ahonen landing punches.
Ahonen looking to control but Shoe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shoe slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ahonen stops Shoe from getting back to his feet.
Ahonen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Ahonen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ahonen misses the shot to the body.
Shoe moves forwards but Ahonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shoe misses the shot to the body.
Ahonen tests Shoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shoe checks a leg kick.
Ahonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shoe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shoe. Ahonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Ahonen blocks the low kick.
Shoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ahonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shoe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahonen lands with a right hand.
A jab from Shoe misses. #T1#
Ahonen ducks under a wild hook from Shoe.
Shoe cracks the inside of Ahonen's front leg.
Ahonen walks into a left hand.
Shoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahonen counters with a three punch combo that has Shoe backing up. Shoe nods at Ahonen to acknowledge the strikes.
Gum Shoe is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Ahonen.
Ahonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shoe.
Ahonen blocks the body kick.
Shoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shoe throws a chopping leg kick but Ahonen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahonen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahonen.
Shoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ahonen checks a leg kick nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ahonen. Ahonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gum Shoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahonen lands with an overhand left.
Ahonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shoe. #T2#
Good work by Shoe as he checks the leg kick.
Ahonen lands a jab to the head.
Ahonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Shoe off the cage and back into range.
Shoe misses with a hook. Ahonen ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Ahonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ahonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shoe. Shoe obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Ahonen misses.
Shoe is looking to counter punch.
Ahonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahonen.
Ahonen misses with a wild body shot.
Ahonen scores with a jab.
Shoe throws a leg kick which misses Ahonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Ahonen tries to avoid it.
Ahonen is looking to clinch.
Good exchange - Ahonen coming out on top.
Ahonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shoe.
Ahonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
That kick from Shoe tenderised Ahonen's leg. Ahonen is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Ahonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ahonen missing with a left hand there. Shoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Ahonen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shoe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ahonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ahonen slips under a jab from Shoe.
Shoe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ahonen. That one must have hurt.
Ahonen misses with a looping right.
Shoe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ahonen misses with a hook.
Ahonen throws a jab when Shoe was well out of range.
Manu Ahonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahonen tries to clinch
and Shoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ahonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shoe on the side of the head.#T4#
A slow jab from Ahonen misses its intended target.
Shoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ahonen connects with a leg kick. Shoe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ahonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Shoe.
Shoe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ahonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shoe throws a right and a left that Ahonen avoids nicely.
Ahonen misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shoe.
Shoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahonen.
Shoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahonen walks into a straight right hand from Shoe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Shoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shoe works Ahonen's body with a nice hook.
A low kick from Shoe is predictable there
and Ahonen counters with a nice leg kick.
Ahonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Shoe counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manu Ahonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ahonen throws a body punch but Shoe moves out of range.
Shoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ahonen with the counter takedown but Shoe avoids it easily.
Ahonen blocks a jab.
Ahonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shoe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ahonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Shoe.
Shoe fakes the leg kick and cracks Ahonen in the body.
Ahonen scores with a nice right hand.
Ahonen throws a low kick but Shoe avoids it.
Shoe lands a head kick. Ahonen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahonen.
Shoe needs to keep his hands up - Ahonen had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen slips under a jab from Shoe.
Ahonen scores with a hook to the body. Shoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice jab there from Ahonen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahonen checks a low kick from Shoe.
Shoe staying out of range there.#T1#
Ahonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Shoe.
Shoe throws a front kick aimed at Ahonen's knee but Ahonen avoids it well.
Ahonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahonen tries to clinch up but Shoe circles away and keeps his distance.
Shoe is looking to counter punch.
Ahonen throws a hook but Shoe avoids it easily.
Ahonen throws a push kick but Shoe slaps the foot to one side.
Ahonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shoe throws out a leg kick but Ahonen moves out of range and Shoe only half commits.
Shoe loads up on a big right hand but Ahonen slips the punch.
Ahonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ahonen misses with a hook
and Shoe counters with a body kick that stops Ahonen in his tracks momentarily.
Ahonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Shoe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ahonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shoe tries to move into range but Ahonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Ahonen misses with a hook. Shoe ducked under it nicely.
Ahonen lands a slapping body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shoe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ahonen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ahonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shoe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Ahonen misses
and Shoe counters with a straight right hand.
Shoe throws a head kick but Ahonen moves out of range.
Shoe tests Ahonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahonen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ahonen dips to his left and cracks Shoe with an uppercut!
Ahonen misses with a wild body shot.
Shoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahonen.
Shoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gum Shoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Ahonen is looking to score with low kicks.
Ahonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ahonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Ahonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shoe's hands.
Shoe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shoe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big right from Shoe misses.
Shoe staying out of range there.
Shoe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ahonen lands a head shot.
Shoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ahonen can pounce on him.
Nice body kick from Shoe.
Ahonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shoe swings for the body but Ahonen moves out of range.
A nice side step and Ahonen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoe throws a low kick but Ahonen moves out of range easily.
Shoe throws a looping overhand right but Ahonen ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Ahonen moves away from the strike by Shoe.
Ahonen lands a slapping body shot.
Ahonen throws a shot to the body.
Shoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahonen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shoe.
Ahonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ahonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shoe moves out of range of the leg kick from Ahonen.#CL2#
Shoe tries to keep at a distance but Ahonen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ahonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahonen prevents a body shot from Shoe.
Ahonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoe lands an uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manu Ahonen!
A less than humble Manu Ahonen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Gum Shoe was interviewed post fight and said 'I will stick to you like glue until I find you and keel yew!'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 146
Date: Sep 29, 2017

#R1#
Donk. Ahonen catches Khaan right on the button with a cross.
Khaan scores with a head kick.
Ahonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Khaan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Ahonen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Khaan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khaan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahonen's elbow.
Ahonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khaan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ahonen prevents it.
Ahonen throws a head punch that misses.
Khaan pushes off an throws an elbow but Ahonen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ahonen misses with some punches.
Khaan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khaan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ahonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahonen takes a shot to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Khaan 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khaan lands a good knee to the midsection. Ahonen won't want to take too many of those.
Ahonen misses with the head strike. #BC#
Ahonen breaks from the clinch.
Khaan works the jab nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ahonen.
Ahonen throws a nice looking combination but Khaan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1##CL2#
Khaan darts in and clinches Ahonen up against the cage.
Ahonen throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khaan.
Khaan wants a takedown.
Ahonen has a couple of punches blocked by Khaan.
Khaan throws a head punch that misses.
Ahonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Khaan controls his hands. #BC#
Ahonen breaks from the clinch.
Khaan looks to throw the jab but Ahonen is out of range.
Ahonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khaan.
Khaan lands an overhand right.
Ahonen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Khaan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahonen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Khaan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Manu Ahonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chinggis Khaan.#CL2#
Khaan gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khaan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ahonen smiles and moves away.
Ahonen staying out of range there.
Ahonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahonen misses with a hook. Khaan ducked under it nicely.
Ahonen leaves Khaan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Khaan tries to clinch up but Ahonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Ahonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Khaan's hands.
Ahonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ahonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Khaan or perhaps it was just good defense by Ahonen, which made it look bad.
Ahonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chinggis Khaan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ahonen lands with a right hand.
Ahonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Khaan. Khaan obviously looking to wear him down.
Ahonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Ahonen fakes the leg kick and cracks Khaan in the body. #CL2#
Khaan moves into the clinch.
Ahonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ahonen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Khaan or not.
Ahonen gets underhooks to prevent Khaan's takedown attempt.
Ahonen misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Ahonen. #ROC#
Khaan is rocked!#BC#
Ahonen breaks from the clinch.
Khaan is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahonen finish him?
Ahonen lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Khaan falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ahonen dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manu Ahonen!
In his post fight interview, Manu Ahonen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 142
Date: Sep 10, 2017

#R1##CL#
Adamantium closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Adamantium gets control of Ahonen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Adamantium will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Adamantium tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ahonen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Adamantium is trying to keep Ahonen in close.
Ahonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adamantium tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ahonen works over Adamantium with some ground and pound from guard.
Adamantium is pulling down on Ahonen's head to control his posture.
Ahonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Adamantium is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Adamantium is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ahonen throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ahonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adamantium has Ahonen pulled in close to control his posture.
Ahonen content to stall in guard here.
Ahonen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ahonen throws a strike but Adamantium rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Adamantium sitting in guard here, content to control.
Adamantium looking to sit in guard and control but Ahonen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Ahonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Adamantium working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahonen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahonen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ahonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Adamantium is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adamantium looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahonen is one step ahead there.
Ahonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ahonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adamantium swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ahonen postures up in Adamantium's guard and throws a big left but Adamantium blocks it. #T3#
Ahonen stopping the sweep attempt from Adamantium.
Adamantium controls Ahonen momentarily but Ahonen frees himself.
Ahonen connects with a couple of short punches.
Ahonen wants to control from the top but Adamantium keeps moving.
Adamantium is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Adamantium looking for a guillotine here but Ahonen defends easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adamantium holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ahonen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Adamantium looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahonen is one step ahead there.
Ahonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adamantium wants to hit a switch here but Ahonen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Adamantium there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahonen lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Ahonen dominated that round.
That's time! Adamantium's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ahonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Adamantium instigates a clinch.
Ahonen lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Adamantium is rocked!
Ahonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adamantium backwards.
Oh Adamantium is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ahonen scores with a shot to the side of Adamantium's head.
Adamantium tries a knee to the head but Ahonen blocks it.
Ahonen throws a big uppercut that drops Adamantium! More strikes from Ahonen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Adamantium lies dazed against the cage as Ahonen celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manu Ahonen!
Manu Ahonen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 138
Date: Aug 16, 2017

#R1##CL#
Ahonen moves into the clinch successfully.
Ahonen throws a head punch that misses.
Charles can't get the takedown.
Ahonen can't find room to land a body shot as Charles controls the action.
Ahonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ahonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Charles backwards.
Charles is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ahonen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ahonen gets through Charles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Ahonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ahonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahonen stops a takedown attempt from Charles.
Manu Ahonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Charles.
Ahonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Charles wants to take the fight to the mat but Ahonen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ahonen is leaning against Charles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ahonen pushes Charles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Charles wants a takedown but no success here.
Ahonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Charles is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charles is trying to maintain a safe position but Ahonen gets an underhook and turns Charles into the cage.
Ahonen lands with a left to the head.
Charles is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahonen finish him?
Ahonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ahonen throws a big uppercut that drops Charles! More strikes from Ahonen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Charles lies dazed against the cage as Ahonen celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manu Ahonen!
A very excited looking Manu Ahonen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 135
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
West misses with a head kick.
Ahonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ahonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
West looks to land a body kick but Ahonen moved away.
Ahonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahonen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Ahonen throws a low kick but West moves out of range easily.
West misses with a body kick.
West misses with a wild combination.
West dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahonen. That did some damage!
Ahonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ahonen throws a hook to the side of West's head but West sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahonen throws a body punch but West moves out of range.
West looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahonen misses with an uppercut
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
West misses with a double jab.
Ahonen scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ahonen finds it's way round the side to connect with West's head.
Ahonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
West lands with a nice combination. Ahonen backs away looking to recover.#T1#
West throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Ahonen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Ahonen as the two fighters clinch.
Ahonen swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
West throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ahonen fails to land.
West lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ahonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahonen lands a shot to the body.
West misses with a hook to the ribs.
West misses with an elbow over the top.
Ahonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ahonen dodges an elbow strike from West.
West pushes off an throws an elbow but Ahonen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Ahonen.
A left hand lands to the body for Ahonen.
Ahonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ahonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of West backwards. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahonen misses with a punch to the body.
Ahonen lands a body punch in the clinch.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Ahonen.
Ahonen can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action.
West throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ahonen throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, West just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ahonen's brow.
Ahonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahonen keeps control of West as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ahonen lands with a short shot to the head.
West is trying to maintain a safe position but Ahonen gets an underhook and turns West into the cage.
Ahonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
West throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ahonen avoids the elbow strike from West, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on West's face as he tries to break the clinch.
West throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
West wants to break free but Ahonen has control.
Ahonen working aggressively here.
West tries to throw a body punch but Ahonen avoids it by throwing West back against the cage. #T3#
West throws an elbow that misses.
Ahonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ahonen lands a shot to the body.
West has a couple of punches blocked by Ahonen.
West pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
West wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ahonen tries to work over West's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ahonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahonen has a couple of punches blocked by West.
West lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
West pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahonen.
Ahonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ahonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wests head.
Ahonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ahonen blocks an elbow strike.
Ahonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahonen lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Ahonen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahonen scores with a shoulder strike.
West pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ahonen.
Ahonen lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Ahonen on the inside.
West tries to circle away but Ahonen has him pinned against the cage.
Ahonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of West backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ahonen.
West wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ahonen has him pressed against the cage.
Ahonen throws a head punch that misses.
Ahonen lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Ahonen as the two fighters clinch.
West misses with an elbow over the top.
A shot in the inside from Ahonen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahonen is leaning against West and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ahonen fails to land.
West has had enough of the clinch but Ahonen keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ahonen dodges an elbow strike from West.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manu Ahonen dominated that round.
That's time! Ahonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ahonen drops his hands momentarily and West takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Ahonen.
Ahonen throws a head kick that misses.
West throws the left hand but Ahonen avoids the punch easily.
A leg kick checked by West.
Despite the aggression on West's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
West tries a low kick but Ahonen avoids it.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahonen throws a lazy right hand but West sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from West misses.
Andrew West seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahonen connects with a nice looking jab.
Ahonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ahonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from West.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Danga de danga de dang - West scores with a four punch combination!
Ahonen misses the shot to the body.
West looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahonen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by West.
West looks to land a left hand but Ahonen moved out of range nicely.#T1#
West takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ahonen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
West swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ahonen counters with a leg kick.
West takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Ahonen misses.
Ahonen motions for West to come forward. Ahonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
West needs to keep his hands up - Ahonen had a free shot at his head there.
West misses with a double jab.
Ahonen is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
Ahonen tried to score with a low kick but West checks it.#CL#
Ahonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with West, pushing him back against the cage.
Ahonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahonen.
Ahonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of West backwards.
Ahonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen pushes West back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
West is struggling to control the position.
Ahonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Ahonen blocks an elbow strike.
Ahonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
Ahonen misses with some punches.
Ahonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ahonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
West blocking some punches.
West tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
West takes a shot to the head.
Ahonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahonen.
A short right from Ahonen.
Ahonen pushes West back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
West is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Ahonen.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahonen finish him?
West takes a shot to the head.
West is trying to push Ahonen away but Ahonen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ahonen digs a right hand underneath West's ribcage. West let out a lung full of air as it connected.
West seems to have recovered his senses.
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Ahonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ahonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ahonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Ahonen.
West wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ahonen lands a left hand.
West takes a shot to the head.
Manu Ahonen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
West is trying to force a seperation but Ahonen has the dominant position.
West blocks a body shot from Ahonen.
West creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ahonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ahonen lands with a right to the head.
Ahonen lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
West has had enough of the clinch but Ahonen keeps him there for the moment.
Ahonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ahonen works on West's body with a couple of short punches.
Ahonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
West looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Ahonen avoids a wild elbow strike from West.
West lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ahonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ahonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ahonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
West wants to break the clinch but can't.
A left hand lands to the body for Ahonen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ahonen.
West is breathing heavily.
Ahonen pushes West back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #KD#
Ahonen drops West onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! West is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Andrew West has been cut.
Ahonen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles West! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ahonen is unloading with more strikes now! West drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manu Ahonen!
Manu Ahonen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2017

#R1#
Lei fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ahonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Lei.
Ahonen fakes the leg kick and cracks Lei in the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ahonen - that will leave a mark! #CL2#
Lei forces Ahonen back against the cage and clinches.
Lei wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ahonen has him pressed against the cage.
Ahonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ahonen lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Ahonen.
Ahonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ahonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lei's efforts to push away.
A right handed body shot lands from Ahonen.
Lei can't break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ahonen.
A short uppercut from Ahonen. #T1#
Ahonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lei lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lei fails to land.
Ahonen scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Ahonen.
Ahonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ahonen lands with a right to the head.
Lei is trying to maintain a safe position but Ahonen gets an underhook and turns Lei into the cage.
Ahonen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Lei is rocked!
Ahonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lei backwards.
Lei is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahonen finish him?#TD#
Ahonen drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Lei is posturing up here but Ahonen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lei tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lei has to tap! Slick submission there by Ahonen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manu Ahonen!
After the fight, Manu Ahonen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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