Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMAHelsinki - 90
Date: Jan 17, 2017

#R1#
Suh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Suh misses with a low kick.
Suh misses with a body shot.
Delamitri blocks a low kick nicely.
Delamitri with the counter takedown but Suh avoids it easily.
Delamitri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Suh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Delamitri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suh jabs Delamitri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Suh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Suh lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T1#
Suh throws out a leg kick but Delamitri moves out of range and Suh only half commits.
Delamitri with the counter takedown but Suh avoids it easily.
Suh batters Delamitri with a massive right followed by a huge left! Delamitri is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Suh lands a final crushing right hand to drop Delamitri to the mat with a gruesome thud! Suh is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Suyoung Suh!
After the fight, Suyoung Suh 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.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 77
Date: Nov 18, 2016

#R1#
Weatherspoon closes the distance and clinches up with Delamitri, looking for a takedown. Weatherspoon pushes Delamitri against the cage but Delamitri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Weatherspoon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Delamitri to the ground. Weatherspoon is now in Delamitri's guard.
Delamitri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Delamitri keeping moving, preventing Weatherspoon from controlling successfully.
Delamitri seems keen to control Weatherspoon's posture.
Delamitri wants to sweep here but Weatherspoon controlling him for the moment.
Weatherspoon throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delamitri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weatherspoon is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Delamitri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weatherspoon defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delamitri has his hands on Weatherspoon's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Weatherspoon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Delamitri really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weatherspoon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Weatherspoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Delamitri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weatherspoon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Delamitri pulls Weatherspoon in to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Delamitri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Weatherspoon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Delamitri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weatherspoon somewhat.
Delamitri tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Weatherspoon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Delamitri as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marquan Weatherspoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Weatherspoon.
Delamitri drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Weatherspoon defends it well.#TD#
Weatherspoon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Delamitri is trying to defend but Weatherspoon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Delamitri is looking for a sweep. Weatherspoon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Weatherspoon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Weatherspoon is looking to take a break and control but Delamitri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Weatherspoon stalling. #SUB#
Weatherspoon is working for a submission of some sort.
Weatherspoon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Weatherspoon has hold of Delamitri's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Delamitri manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Delamitri sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Delamitri can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Weatherspoon passes to full mount!
Weatherspoon wants to control the pace but Delamitri is squirming around nicely.
Weatherspoon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Delamitri is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Delamitri tries to lock up and control but Weatherspoon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Weatherspoon is working for a guillotine from mount but Delamitri frees his head quite easily.
Delamitri is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marquan Weatherspoon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Weatherspoon shoots in but no luck this time.
Weatherspoon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Delamitri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Weatherspoon scores with a nice right hand.
Weatherspoon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
so Delamitri counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marquan Weatherspoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weatherspoon looking to control.
Delamitri trying to control the position from guard on top but Weatherspoon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delamitri keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Weatherspoon's head.
Delamitri chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Weatherspoon wants to sweep but no luck.
Delamitri working some strikes from top position.
Delamitri postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marquan Weatherspoon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Delamitri trying to control but Weatherspoon is working from the bottom.
Weatherspoon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Delamitri is now in half guard. #SUB#
Weatherspoon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Delamitri pulls his head out easily.
Weatherspoon tries to roll over but Delamitri keeps him under control.
Weatherspoon is trying to maintain the position but Delamitri is very close to passing his half guard.
Weatherspoon manages to get to full guard.
Delamitri distracts Weatherspoon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Delamitri working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Delamitri connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Delamitri drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Weatherspoon dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Weatherspoon wants to pass the guard but Delamitri is keeping the position.
Delamitri keeping moving, preventing Weatherspoon from controlling successfully.
Weatherspoon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Weatherspoon pushing down on Delamitri's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Delamitri is staying active underneath Weatherspoon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Weatherspoon controlling the pace.
Delamitri missing with punches from the bottom.
Delamitri tries to roll over but Weatherspoon keeps him under control.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Delamitri manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Delamitri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Delamitri trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Delamitri is trying to keep Weatherspoon in close.
Delamitri controlling Weatherspoon's posture.
Delamitri wants to sweep here but Weatherspoon controlling him for the moment.
Weatherspoon stands and throws Delamitri's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Weatherspoon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delamitri keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Weatherspoon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Delamitri!
Delamitri tries to hold on but Weatherspoon pushes him away. #SUB#
Weatherspoon has control of Delamitri's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Delamitri regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Delamitri is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Weatherspoon is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Delamitri can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB#
Weatherspoon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Weatherspoon has hold of Delamitri's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Delamitri manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
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 Marquan Weatherspoon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Delamitri as Weatherspoon shoots in.
Delamitri drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Weatherspoon defends it well.
Delamitri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Weatherspoon.
Weatherspoon looks for a takedown but Delamitri sprawls well.
Delamitri drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Weatherspoon defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marquan Weatherspoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weatherspoon with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Delamitri counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Delamitri.
Delamitri postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Weatherspoon looking for a guillotine here but Delamitri defends easily. #T1#
Delamitri wants to control from the top but Weatherspoon keeps moving.
Delamitri working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Weatherspoon's head.
Delamitri is fighting to break Weatherspoon's control of his arms but Weatherspoon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Weatherspoon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Delamitri is aware though and is defending well.
Delamitri wants to control from the top but Weatherspoon keeps moving.
Delamitri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weatherspoon is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Weatherspoon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Delamitri postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Delamitri won't allow Weatherspoon to sweep him here.
David Delamitri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Delamitri keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Weatherspoon's head.
Delamitri loads up on a big left hand. Weatherspoon felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Delamitri looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Weatherspoon can't hide his disappointment, as Delamitri celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Delamitri!
After winning the bout, David Delamitri thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Marquan Weatherspoon had this to say: 'A little setback is the setup for a major comeback!!'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 71
Date: Oct 20, 2016

#R1#
Joukahainen throws a body punch but Delamitri moves out of range.
Joukahainen throws a body punch but Delamitri moves out of range.
Jorma Joukahainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joukahainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab from Joukahainen.
Joukahainen throws a hook but Delamitri blocks it.
Joukahainen misses with a two punch combination.
Delamitri tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Joukahainen sizes up Delamitri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukahainen lands with a cross.
Joukahainen connects with a right hand. Delamitri shakes it off.
Joukahainen lands a head shot.#T1#
Joukahainen misses with a double jab #TD2#
so Delamitri counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Delamitri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Joukahainen is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Delamitri rolls with it to try and escape but Joukahainen cranks on the arm and Delamitri is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorma Joukahainen!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 65
Date: Sep 29, 2016

#R1#
Delamitri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gardenia misses with a body shot.
Delamitri feinted with a counter takedown.
Delamitri avoids the body shot from Gardenia.
Gardenia misses with a double jab.
Delamitri changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Gardenia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Delamitri doesn't seem phased though.
Gardenia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delamitri tries to counter with a takedown but Gardenia is quick to defend against it.
Gardenia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Delamitri half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gardenia misses with a looping right.
Gardenia throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardenia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Delamitri.
Gardenia connects with a single shot there.
Gardenia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gardenia scores with a jab to the head.
Delamitri blocks a jab.
Delamitri drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gardenia sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Gardenia looks to score with a jab to the body but Delamitri is just out of range.
Gardenia lands a nice looking body shot.
Delamitri avoids the body shot from Gardenia.
Eli Gardenia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gardenia cracks Delamitri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gardenia. Delamitri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delamitri attempts a counter takedown but Gardenia avoids it well and moves away.
Delamitri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Delamitri ducks under a wild hook from Gardenia.
Delamitri changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gardenia throws a shot from downtown. Delamitri moves away and avoids it.
Gardenia looks to throw the jab but Delamitri is out of range.
Delamitri changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jab by Gardenia.
A left lands for Gardenia.#T2#
Gardenia misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Delamitri counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Delamitri.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Delamitri is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gardenia is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gardenia has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Gardenia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gardenia won't allow Delamitri to sweep him here. #SU2#
Gardenia stands up and waves to Delamitri to follow him.
Gardenia is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gardenia swings for the body but Delamitri moves out of range.
Gardenia looks to score with a jab to the body but Delamitri is just out of range.
Delamitri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Delamitri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gardenia misses with a hook.
Delamitri feinted with a counter takedown.
Gardenia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Delamitri on the side of the head.
Delamitri needs to keep his hands up - Gardenia had a free shot at his head there.
Gardenia misses with a wild body shot.
Delamitri feinted with a counter takedown.
Gardenia lands a glancing blow to the side of Delamitri's head.
Gardenia lands a nice looking body shot.
Gardenia lands a nice shot that snaps Delamitri's head back.
Delamitri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Delamitri feinted with a counter takedown.
Gardenia scores with a nice strike.
Gardenia lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Gardenia lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gardenia stuns Delamitri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gardenia throws the left hand but Delamitri avoids the punch easily.
Delamitri attempts a counter takedown but Gardenia avoids it well and moves away.
Gardenia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gardenia throws a body shot but no joy.
Gardenia scores with a shot to the body.
Gardenia throws a body punch but Delamitri moves out of range.
Gardenia scores with a jab to the body.
Gardenia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delamitri was well out of range. Poor timing from Gardenia.
Delamitri walks into a straight right hand from Gardenia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Gardenia 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#
Gardenia swings for the body but Delamitri moves out of range.
Delamitri attempts a counter takedown but Gardenia avoids it well and moves away.
Gardenia cracks Delamitri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gardenia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gardenia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Delamitri moves away from the strike by Gardenia.
Delamitri changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gardenia throws a shot from downtown. Delamitri moves away and avoids it.
Gardenia misses with a hook. Delamitri ducked under it nicely.
Gardenia jabs Delamitri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gardenia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardenia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Delamitri avoids the body shot from Gardenia.
Delamitri half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gardenia misses with a hook. Delamitri ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Gardenia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Gardenia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gardenia.
Delamitri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gardenia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Delamitri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gardenia.
Gardenia digs a good body shot into Delamitri's ribs.
Eli Gardenia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Delamitri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gardenia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gardenia lands a lovely overhand right.
Delamitri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gardenia throws a hook but Delamitri blocks it.
Delamitri changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Delamitri avoids the body shot from Gardenia.
Delamitri half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gardenia connects with a crisp jab.
Gardenia misses with a wild body shot.
Delamitri changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gardenia misses with a wild body shot.
Delamitri attempts a counter takedown but Gardenia avoids it well and moves away.
Gardenia connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gardenia. Delamitri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gardenia throws a good cross that connects.
Gardenia misses the shot to the body.
Eli Gardenia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gardenia throws a body shot but no joy.
Gardenia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Delamitri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Delamitri there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Gardenia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Delamitri tries to counter with a takedown but Gardenia is quick to defend against it.
Gardenia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gardenia misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Delamitri decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gardenia's guard.
Delamitri is standing up over Gardenia. Gardenia looks to escape but Delamitri dives into side control. #REVB#
Check out the look on Delamitri's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #SUB#
Delamitri is trying to get an arm triangle but Gardenia is defending well. #SUB#
Delamitri looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gardenia is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Delamitri is controlling him well.#T4#
Delamitri throws an elbow but Gardenia slips to the side and avoids it well.
Delamitri in side control, throwing shots but Gardenia defends.
Delamitri wants to control but Gardenia is keeping him busy.
Delamitri fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Delamitri seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The strikes coming from Delamitri are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
David Delamitri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Gardenia gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Delamitri is trying to control. Gardenia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Gardenia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Delamitri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gardenia lands with a cross.
Gardenia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Delamitri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gardenia lands a slapping body shot.
Delamitri moves away from the strike by Gardenia.
Delamitri half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gardenia misses with a wild body shot.
Gardenia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delamitri moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardenia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gardenia misses with a straight right.
Gardenia misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Delamitri counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delamitri keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gardenia's head.#T1#
Delamitri throws a big right hand that misses.
Delamitri postures up in Gardenia's guard and throws a big left but Gardenia blocks it.
Delamitri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gardenia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Delamitri drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gardenia dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Delamitri tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Delamitri is working hard here to advance position.
Delamitri 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#
Delamitri 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.
David Delamitri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gardenia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Delamitri.
Delamitri is looking to take a break and control but Gardenia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Delamitri is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gardenia is not content to let Delamitri control the position.
Delamitri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Delamitri not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Delamitri thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Delamitri throws a strike but Gardenia avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Delamitri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Delamitri pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gardenia is keeping the position for now.
Delamitri won't allow Gardenia to get back to his feet.
Delamitri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gardenia keeping moving, preventing Delamitri from controlling successfully.
Delamitri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gardenia works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gardenia. Delamitri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delamitri drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gardenia sprawls and moves away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Delamitri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gardenia.
Delamitri half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gardenia scores with a shot to the body.
Gardenia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delamitri was well out of range. Poor timing from Gardenia.
Good standup being displayed there by Gardenia as he connects with a hook.
Gardenia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gardenia connects with a body shot that sends Delamitri's belly button to the back.
Gardenia throws a jab but it's blocked by Delamitri.
Delamitri feinted with a counter takedown.
Gardenia connects with a right hand. Delamitri shakes it off.
Gardenia lands a jab to the head.
Gardenia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Gardenia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gardenia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Gardenia!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 59
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
A combination from Gravano does no damage.
Delamitri changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gravano connects with a body shot that sends Delamitri's belly button to the back.
Nice uppercut there from Gravano.
Gravano sizes up Delamitri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gravano tries a low kick but Delamitri avoids it.
Delamitri appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Delamitri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gravano throws a shot to the body.
Delamitri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #KD2#
Gravano lands a big right hand that sends Delamitri crashing to the mat! Gravano stays standing though and waves Delamitri back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like David Delamitri has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gravano misses with a straight left. #T1#
Gravano misses with a hook.
Delamitri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gravano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Delamitri circles away quickly and effectively.
Delamitri half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gravano throws a lazy right hand but Delamitri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Delamitri changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gravano misses with a leg kick.
Delamitri staying out of range there.
Delamitri checks a leg kick nicely.
Delamitri takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC2#
Delamitri is rocked!
Gravano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh Delamitri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Delamitri is breathing heavily.
Delamitri walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Gravano! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sammy Gravano!
Sammy Gravano tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 52
Date: Aug 07, 2016

#R1##CL#
Bjorkman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Delamitri, pushing him back against the cage.
Delamitri tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bjorkman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Delamitri has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bjorkman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Erik Bjorkman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Delamitri.#BC#
Bjorkman manages to break the clinch.
Delamitri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bjorkman misses with a hook #TD2#
and Delamitri counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Delamitri chips away with some ground and pound.
Delamitri stands and throws Bjorkman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Delamitri fails to land a wild elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delamitri fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB2#
Delamitri thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Check out the look on Delamitri's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Delamitri is working to tighten his grip on Bjorkman's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bjorkman has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Delamitri is really squeezing tight and eventually Bjorkman passes out! Delamitri breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). David Delamitri!
Our winner, David Delamitri, 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: MMAHelsinki - 46
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Gravano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Gravano drives through with a takedown into guard.
Delamitri looking for a sweep. Not yet Delamitri, not yet. #SUB2#
Delamitri working for a triangle but Gravano defends it easily.
Delamitri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Delamitri can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gravano works over Delamitri with some ground and pound from guard.
Gravano landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delamitri 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.
Delamitri is trying to control the position but Gravano postures up.
Delamitri is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Gravano wants to pass the guard but Delamitri is keeping the position.
Gravano throwing strikes from guard but Delamitri blocks nicely.
Gravano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Delamitri really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gravano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Delamitri wants to sweep here but Gravano controlling him for the moment.
Gravano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Delamitri keeping full guard, as Gravano tries to pass.
Gravano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gravano is working Delamitri over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Delamitri has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gravano has passed into side control.
Delamitri is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Gravano sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Delamitri is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gravano is working Delamitri over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gravano is staying tight to Delamitri's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ground and pound from Gravano seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Delamitri is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Delamitri is trying to control Gravano's posture but Gravano avoids it.
Delamitri tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gravano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gravano postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB#
Gravano tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gravano has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gravano controlling the position. #T3#
Gravano cracks Delamitri with a big elbow.
Gravano scores with punches from side control.
Delamitri is looking for a sweep.
Gravano grinds an elbow into Delamitri's temple.
Delamitri gets back to half guard.
Gravano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Delamitri gets full guard.
Gravano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gravano postures up and lands a big shot to Delamitri's brow.
Gravano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Delamitri's guard.
We've been hearing that Gravano has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
Delamitri tries to get to full guard but Gravano has control of the leg.
Gravano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Delamitri's head.
Gravano looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC#
Delamitri is rocked!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Delamitri is still in real trouble! Can Gravano finish him?
Gravano lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Delamitri! More strikes land and this one is all over! Gravano jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Gravano!
A relieved looking Sammy Gravano 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: Primal FN 12
Date: May 27, 2016

#R1#
Lowery is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Delamitri.
Delamitri drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lowery defends it well.
Lowery lands a jab to the nose.
Lowery throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Delamitri counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Delamitri working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Delamitri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lowery controls Delamitri momentarily but Delamitri frees himself. #SUB2#
Delamitri drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lowery dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Lowery wants to stand but Delamitri is controlling his posture from full guard.
Delamitri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lowery is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowery is looking to stand up but Delamitri won't let him. #T1#
Delamitri wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lowery would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Delamitri pulls Lowery in close to prevent any damage.
Lowery tries to stand but Delamitri is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delamitri controlling Lowery's posture.
Lowery tries to stand but Delamitri is controlling from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Delamitri slips under a jab from Lowery.
Lowery misses with a hook.
Lowery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delamitri moves away.
And Delamitri tries to counter it with a takedown but Lowery pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mike Lowery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lowery throws a lazy right hand but Delamitri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Delamitri changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lowery looks to land a right hand but Delamitri moved out of range.
Lowery scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Delamitri ducks under a wild hook from Lowery.
Lowery throws a hook but Delamitri avoids it easily.
Delamitri tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Delamitri moves away from the strike by Lowery.
Delamitri tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Lowery throws the left hand but Delamitri avoids the punch easily.
Delamitri drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lowery defends it well.
Jab from Lowery.#CL#
Lowery moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Delamitri manages to pull guard.
Lowery won't allow Delamitri to get back to his feet.
Lowery tries to stand but Delamitri is controlling from the bottom.
Delamitri wants to sweep but no luck.
Lowery wants to stand but Delamitri is controlling his posture from full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Delamitri can do anything to dispel that myth.
Delamitri trying to control the position here.
Delamitri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lowery's guard. #REVB##T4#
Delamitri throwing strikes but missing.
Delamitri with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lowery has momentary wrist control but Delamitri slips an elbow through the middle.
Delamitri throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delamitri working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Lowery'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.#SUB2#
Delamitri postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lowery is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Delamitri, into his guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Delamitri punching from the bottom - just letting Lowery know he's still in a fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Lowery dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A jab from Lowery misses.
Lowery scores with a shot to the body.
Delamitri avoids the body shot from Lowery.
Lowery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Delamitri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lowery.
Delamitri with the counter takedown but Lowery avoids it easily.
Donk. Lowery catches Delamitri right on the button with a cross.
Lowery throws a hook but Delamitri avoids it easily.
Delamitri with the counter takedown but Lowery avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowery is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Delamitri.
Delamitri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Delamitri changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Delamitri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Delamitri slips a straight right by Lowery.
And Delamitri tries to counter it with a takedown but Lowery pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lowery misses with the combination.
Delamitri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lowery.
Lowery throws a lazy right hand but Delamitri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lowery cracks Delamitri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lowery missing with a left hand there. Delamitri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Delamitri is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lowery looks to score with a jab to the body but Delamitri is just out of range.
Delamitri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Lowery will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lowery misses the jab.
Delamitri feints the counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Lowery.
Delamitri tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lowery throws the left hand but Delamitri avoids the punch easily.
Lowery jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lowery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Delamitri can do to turn this around?
Lowery fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lowery throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Delamitri with the counter takedown but Lowery avoids it easily.
Delamitri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Delamitri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lowery.
Delamitri is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big left from Lowery misses.
Delamitri with the counter takedown but Lowery avoids it easily.
Mike Lowery is winning the standup battle so far.
Delamitri moves out of range as Lowery strikes.
Delamitri tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lowery will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Delamitri with the counter takedown but Lowery avoids it easily.
Lowery throws a looping overhand right but Delamitri ducks down to avoid it.
Lowery is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lowery lunges at Delamitri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Delamitri's hand.
Lowery falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Delamitri counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4#
Delamitri prevents Lowery from improving his position.
Delamitri sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SU2#
Delamitri decides to stand up.
Lowery connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lowery jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Delamitri is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Lowery dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lowery throws a hook but Delamitri blocks it.
Delamitri feints the counter takedown.
Lowery tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delamitri was well out of range. Poor timing from Lowery.
Delamitri drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lowery defends it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lowery, as that shot connected.
Delamitri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Delamitri slips a jab and a cross from Lowery.
Delamitri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lowery finds it's way round the side to connect with Delamitri's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delamitri.
Delamitri feints the counter takedown.
Lowery waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Delamitri.
Delamitri feints the counter takedown.
Lowery jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Delamitri.
Lowery swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Delamitri counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lowery won't be happy with that.
Lowery parries the strikes from Delamitri easily there. Delamitri is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lowery to escape. #SUB2#
Delamitri is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lowery has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lowery is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Delamitri cracks Lowery with an elbow. That is naaassty.
David Delamitri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Delamitri scoring with punches and elbows.
The strikes coming from Delamitri are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lowery takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Delamitri is working Lowery over with some ground and pound from side control.
Delamitri cracks Lowery with a big elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Delamitri looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The strikes coming from Delamitri are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Delamitri working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delamitri throws a strike aimed at the side of Lowery's head but Lowery avoids it well.#T3#
Delamitri looks up at the clock and then as Lowery takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Delamitri smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lowery struggling a bit here.
Lowery avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Delamitri.
Lowery avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Delamitri.
Lowery takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lowery taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lowery taking a bit of punishment here - Delamitri scoring with strikes.
Delamitri looks up at the clock and then as Lowery takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Delamitri smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Delamitri working the head with strikes.
Delamitri in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Delamitri connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lowery some visible discomfort. #ROC2#
Lowery is rocked!
Delamitri lands a few punches from side control.
Oh Lowery is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Delamitri crunches a massive hammerfist down on Lowery - he's out! Delamitri Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). David Delamitri!
A relieved looking David Delamitri 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: Primal FN 10
Date: Apr 22, 2016

#R1#
Verk misses with a body punch #TD#
and Delamitri counters with a single leg into guard. Verk didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Verk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Verk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Delamitri 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.
Verk keeping moving, preventing Delamitri from controlling successfully.
Delamitri is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Delamitri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Verk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Verk looking for a triangle here. Delamitri is fighting it but it looks tight! Verk pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Delamitri is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dominick Verk!

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