Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AFA 3
Date: Dec 19, 2017

#R1#
Kullervo slips under a jab from Neil.
Neil gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kullervo scores with a nice body kick.
Kullervo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Neil is out of range and Kullervo settles back down.
Neil attempts a counter takedown but Kullervo avoids it well and moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Neil.#CUT#
It looks like Kalle Kullervo has been cut.
Kullervo scores with a body shot.
Kullervo thumps Neil with a low kick.
Neil throws a jab but it's blocked by Kullervo.
The fighters circling - Kullervo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kullervo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Neil stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kullervo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
James Neil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kullervo throws a big shot that misses.
Kullervo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neil misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Kullervo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kullervo.
Neil blocks a body shot from Kullervo.
Neil blocks the elbow strike.
Neil can't find room to land a body shot as Kullervo controls the action. #T1#
Neil is trying to drag Kullervo to the mat but Kullervo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Neil.
Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Kullervo.
Kullervo digs a right hand into Neil's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Neil's gas tank.
Kullervo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Neil is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kullervo tries to work over Neil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kullervo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Neil.
Kullervo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Neil lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kullervo blocks a body shot from Neil.
Neil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Neil misses with some punches. #T2#
A hook to the body from Neil.
Neil stalling.
Kullervo lands with a short shot to the head.
Neil lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kullervo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kullervo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee calls for Neil to work.
Neil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kullervo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Neil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Neil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Kullervo.
Kullervo lands a hook that snaps the head of Neil backwards.
Kullervo prevents a body shot from Neil. #TD#
Neil jumps into guard, dragging Kullervo to the mat.
Kullervo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Neil manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T3#
Kullervo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neil makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kullervo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kullervo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neil loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kullervo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neil trying to control the position from guard on top but Kullervo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kullervo trying to keep a closed guard but Neil is proving a slippery customer.
Neil content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neil with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Neil with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kullervo trying to control the position.
Neil postures up and lands a big shot to Kullervo's brow.
Kullervo working a defensive guard here.
Neil stands up over Kullervo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Neil accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kullervo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neil landing some decent shots from guard.
Kullervo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neil is one step ahead there.
Neil throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kullervo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kalle Kullervo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kullervo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Neil throws a big shot that misses.
Kullervo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kullervo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kullervo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Neil throws a body punch but Kullervo moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Neil misses the target.
Neil paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kullervo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neil misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neil. Kullervo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neil moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#
Kullervo is rocked!
Neil steps in with a hook that catches Kullervo right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Neil follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Kullervo looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Neil!
In his post fight interview, James Neil gave a big smile as he said 'Just hit my music and let's go.'.

Event: AFA 1
Date: Nov 21, 2017

#R1#
Rolla misses with a double jab.
Kullervo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rolla with a body shot.
Rolla avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Kullervo.
Kullervo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rolla was well out of range. Poor timing from Kullervo.
Rolla swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kullervo swings for the body but Rolla moves out of range.
Kullervo lands with a slapping head kick.
Rolla misses with a wild body shot.
Rolla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kalle Kullervo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rolla throws a big shot that misses.
Rolla feints a jab promting Kullervo to slip. Rolla then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kullervo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Kalle Kullervo has been cut.
Kullervo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rolla moves away.
Rolla looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rolla throws the left hand but Kullervo avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Kullervo misses
and Rolla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kullervo looks to throw the jab but Rolla is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kullervo misses the shot to the body.
Kullervo slips a straight right by Rolla.
Rolla moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKullervo.#T1#
Rolla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rolla jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kullervo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rolla.
Kullervo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kullervo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rolla connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kullervo scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#
Kullervo is rocked!
Rolla flashes Kullervo a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Kullervo's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Kullervo crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Rolla punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ronnie Rolla!
After winning the bout, Ronnie Rolla thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Aspire 82: Brophy v Boston
Date: Oct 11, 2017

#R1#
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kullervo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kullervo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#
It looks like Kalle Kullervo has been cut.
Anderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kullervo digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
Kullervo throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Anderson.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Kullervo ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from Kullervo.
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped Kullervo's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kullervo slips a straight right by Anderson.
Kullervo feints a counter leg kick.
Kullervo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kullervo throws a body shot but no joy.
Kullervo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#
Kullervo is rocked!#T1#
Kullervo drops his hands momentarily. Anderson doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Kullervo staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Kullervo doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dustin Anderson!
Dustin Anderson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Red Light Coffeeshop, into his post fight interview.

Event: StrikeForce Union #78
Date: Sep 17, 2017

#R1#
Suf looks to land a right hand but Kullervo moved out of range.
Suf wants to clinch up but Kullervo keeps it at a distance.
Suf misses the jab.
Suf lands a slapping body shot.
Kullervo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Kullervo moves into the clinch.
Suf tries a body shot but Kullervo blocks it.
Kullervo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suf throws a punch but it's blocked by Kullervo.
A short right from Suf.
Kullervo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Suf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suf takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kullervo takes a shot to the head.
Suf can't find room to land a body shot as Kullervo controls the action.
Kullervo blocks a body shot from Suf.
Suf tries to work over Kullervo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Suf. #T1#
Nice body punch from Kullervo.
Nice elbow from Kullervo.
Kullervo lands a body shot.
Suf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kullervo working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Suf tries a body shot but Kullervo blocks it.
Suf lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kullervo.
Kullervo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Suf.
A short right from Kullervo on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kullervo.
Suf blocks an uppercut.
Suf has a couple of punches blocked by Kullervo.
Suf avoids a wild elbow strike from Kullervo.
Kullervo lands an elbow that stopped Suf in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Suf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kullervo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Suf. #T2#
Kullervo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Suf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kullervo prevents a body shot from Suf.
Kullervo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suf misses with the head strike.
Kullervo blocks a body shot from Suf.
Suf tries to throw a body punch but Kullervo avoids it by throwing Suf back against the cage.
Kullervo lands an elbow that stopped Suf in his tracks for a moment.
Kullervo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suf. #ROC#
Kullervo is rocked!
Suf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kullervo is still on wobbly legs! Can Suf finish him?
Suf unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kullervo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Suf is unloading with more strikes now! Kullervo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Suf!
Bob Suf retains his middleweight title!

Event: StrikeForce Union #74
Date: Aug 20, 2017

#R1#
Gracie misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Kullervo counters by moving into the clinch.
Kullervo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Kullervo gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Kullervo.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armando Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kullervo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Kullervo.
Kullervo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kullervo prevents it.
Nice body punch from Kullervo - that landed with a thud.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Kullervo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kullervo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Kullervo lands a knee to the body.
Gracie takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kullervo lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Armando Gracie has been cut.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
Kullervo lands a damaging elbow.
Kullervo pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Kullervo lands a shot to the body.
Kullervo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Kullervo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kullervo lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Kullervo.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kullervo.
Kullervo lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Good body shot from Kullervo.
Kullervo digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kullervo lands a nice elbow.
Kullervo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
Armando Gracie's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Kullervo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kullervo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kullervo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Kullervo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kullervo.
Kullervo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short body shot lands from Kullervo as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Kullervo. #T2#
Kullervo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kullervo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Kullervo working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Kullervo lands a damaging elbow.
Kullervo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. #ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!
Kullervo landing knees to the body.
Kullervo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kullervo lands a body punch.
Kullervo lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Kullervo unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gracie! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kullervo is unloading with more strikes now! Gracie drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Kullervo!
Armando Gracie spoke after the fight, saying 'You win you lose - God BLESS AMERICA'.

Event: StrikeForce Union #70
Date: Jul 23, 2017

#R1#
MacReady shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kullervo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacReady throws a body shot but no joy.
Kullervo slips under a jab from MacReady.
Kullervo dodges the punch combination from MacReady.
Kullervo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
MacReady throws a shot from downtown. Kullervo moves away and avoids it.
MacReady misses with a shot to the body
and Kullervo counters with a straight right hand.
MacReady falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kullervo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like RJ MacReady has been cut.#CL2#
Kullervo clinches.
MacReady misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kullervo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kullervo.
MacReady with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Kalle Kullervo has been cut.
Kullervo told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Kullervo has a couple of punches blocked by MacReady.
Kullervo can't find room to land a body shot as MacReady controls the action.
MacReady works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacReady is stalling here. #T1#
MacReady creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kullervo's defenses.
MacReady's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacReady.
MacReady misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Kullervo.
Kullervo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kullervo missing with knees to the body.
Kullervo misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Kullervo.
Kullervo misses with a body punch.
Kullervo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacReady lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kullervo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kullervo working aggressively here.
MacReady throws an elbow but it misses.
Kullervo avoids the elbow strike from MacReady, against the cage. #T2#
Kullervo lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacReady lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kullervo backwards.
MacReady misses with the head strike.
MacReady pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kullervo tries to throw a body punch but MacReady avoids it by throwing Kullervo back against the cage.
Kullervo missing with knees to the body.
Kullervo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacReady tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacReady tries to work over Kullervo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacReady tries to land a knee to the head but Kullervo blocks with his arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Kullervo.
Kullervo working aggressively here.
MacReady prevents a body shot from Kullervo.
Kullervo tries to throw a body punch but MacReady avoids it by throwing Kullervo back against the cage.
Kullervo has a couple of punches blocked by MacReady.
MacReady can't get the takedown.
MacReady goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Kullervo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
MacReady lands a shoulder strike.
MacReady throws a punch but it's blocked by Kullervo.
A short uppercut from Kullervo.
MacReady working aggressively here.
MacReady throws a punch but it's blocked by Kullervo.
MacReady misses with the head strike.
Kullervo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
MacReady misses with a knee strike.
Kullervo lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from MacReady.
MacReady throws a punch but it's blocked by Kullervo.
MacReady tries to throw a body punch but Kullervo avoids it by throwing MacReady back against the cage.
Kullervo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacReady.
A body shot lands from Kullervo.
Kullervo prevents MacReady from breaking the clinch.
Kullervo scores with a shot to the side of MacReady's head.
Kullervo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacReady is defending well for now.#T4#
MacReady has a couple of punches blocked by Kullervo.
MacReady throws a punch but it's blocked by Kullervo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacReady lands a left hand.
Kullervo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MacReady.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RJ MacReady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kullervo prevents a body shot from MacReady.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kullervo.
Kullervo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
MacReady tries for a takedown. No joy.
A shot in the inside from Kullervo.
Kullervo digs a right hand into MacReady's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacReady's gas tank.
Kullervo lands a shot to the body.
MacReady lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacReady fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacReady.
A left hand lands to the body for Kullervo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kalle Kullervo will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kullervo.
MacReady takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kullervo's jab looks to have found its range, popping MacReady under the eye.
MacReady shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kullervo.
MacReady moves out of range of the body kick.
Kullervo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
RJ MacReady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kullervo wants to clinch up but MacReady keeps it at a distance.
MacReady ducks right into an uppercut from Kullervo. #ROC2#
MacReady is rocked!
Kullervo ducks right into an uppercut from MacReady.
Oh MacReady is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacReady fails with a takedown attempt.
Kullervo is trying to counter with his kicks.
MacReady seems to have got his legs back now.
Kullervo drops MacReady with a big left hand! MacReady is injured, injured bad! Kullervo jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Kullervo!
In defeat, RJ MacReady stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's gettin' cold in here, and I haven't slept for two days.'.

Event: StrikeForce Union #66
Date: Jun 25, 2017

#R1#
Suf misses the jab.
Kullervo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Suf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kullervo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kullervo tried to score with a low kick but Suf checks it.
Kullervo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kullervo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kullervo 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 low kick from Kullervo misses
and Suf counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Suf tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kullervo misses the shot to the body.
Kullervo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suf.
Kullervo throws a sloppy head kick and Suf moves out of range easily.
Suf throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kullervo counters with a straight right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kullervo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Suf - the referee stops the clock and Kullervo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Suf. Kullervo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suf 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.
Kullervo lands with a cross. #T1#
Suf motions for Kullervo to come forward. Suf throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kullervo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Suf.#CL2#
Suf moves into range and clinches up with Kullervo.
Suf lands a body punch.
Suf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kullervo blocking some punches.
Suf lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Suf breaks from the clinch.
Kullervo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kullervo misses with a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Suf - that will leave a mark!
Kullervo 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kullervo wants to clinch up but Suf keeps it at a distance.
Kullervo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kullervo there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Kalle Kullervo has been cut.#T2#
A slow jab from Suf misses its intended target.
Suf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kullervo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kullervo walks into a straight right hand from Suf.
Kullervo throws a solid leg kick but Suf takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kullervo.#CL2#
Suf clinches.
Kullervo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kullervo blocks an uppercut.
Suf prevents a body shot from Kullervo.
Suf struggles to land a body shot inside as Kullervo controls his hands.
Suf struggles to land a body shot inside as Kullervo controls his hands.
Kullervo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suf lands a right hand.
Kullervo blocking some punches.
Kullervo blocks a body shot from Suf.
Kullervo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suf avoids it.
Kullervo misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Suf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kullervo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suf is defending well for now.
Suf has a couple of punches blocked by Kullervo.
A nice left hand lands by Suf.
Suf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Suf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suf misses with a punch to the body.
Kullervo misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kullervo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Suf's brow.
Kullervo misses with a body punch.
Kullervo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Suf misses with some punches.
Suf misses with the head strike.
Kullervo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suf lands a shoulder strike.
Suf misses with a body punch.
Kullervo blocking some punches. #T4#
Suf throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Suf misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Kullervo.
Suf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kullervo swings wildly with an uppercut but Suf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kullervo tries to work over Suf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kullervo throws an elbow but it misses.
Kullervo working aggressively here. #BC2#
Suf breaks from the clinch.
Suf looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Suf throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC2#
Kullervo is rocked!
Suf cracks Kullervo on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kullervo falls backwards against the cage. Suf follows up with more strikes that drop Kullervo to his knees. Suf keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kullervo! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Suf!
Bob Suf is the new middleweight champion!

Event: StrikeForce Union #61
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
MacReady misses with a body shot.
Kullervo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of MacReady's head.#CUT2#
It looks like RJ MacReady has been cut.
Kullervo throws a sloppy body shot
and MacReady connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacReady bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kullervo's head backwards.#CUT#
It looks like Kalle Kullervo has been cut.
MacReady walks into a left hand. #CL#
MacReady takes the fight into the clinch.
MacReady tries to throw a body punch but Kullervo avoids it by throwing MacReady back against the cage.
Kullervo prevents a body shot from MacReady.
Kullervo swings wildly with an uppercut but MacReady uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacReady tries a body shot but Kullervo blocks it.
Our sources have told us that MacReady has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kullervo scores with a shot to the side of MacReady's head.
MacReady lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kullervo or not.
MacReady throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
MacReady lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Kullervo.
MacReady fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kullervo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacReady backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kullervo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kullervo.
Kullervo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kullervo pushes MacReady back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kullervo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
MacReady is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Kullervo.
Kullervo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #ROC2#
MacReady is rocked!
MacReady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kullervo lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh MacReady is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kullervo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
Kullervo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
MacReady throws a punch but it's blocked by Kullervo.
MacReady seems to have got his legs back now.
Kullervo tries to work over MacReady's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacReady is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kullervo is defending well.#T2#
Kullervo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kullervo. #CUT2#
RJ MacReady's cut is getting worse.
Kullervo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kullervo.
MacReady struggles to land a body shot inside as Kullervo controls his hands.
MacReady misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kullervo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kullervo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
MacReady throws a head punch that misses.
Kullervo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacReady.
MacReady takes an elbow to the forehead.
A body shot lands from Kullervo.
Kullervo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kullervo unloads with a big right hand that wobbles MacReady! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kullervo is unloading with more strikes now! MacReady drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Kullervo!
Kalle Kullervo is the new middleweight champion!
In defeat, RJ MacReady stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's gettin' cold in here, and I haven't slept for two days.'.

Event: StrikeForce Union #58
Date: Apr 30, 2017

#R1#
Mandanda throws out a loose jab but Kullervo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kullervo lands a lovely overhand right.
Mandanda throws a combination. Kullervo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Kalle Kullervo has been cut.
Kullervo lands a head shot.
Kullervo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kullervo misses with a head kick.
Mandanda misses with a left hand
and Kullervo counters with a low kick, right behind Mandanda 's knee.
Mandanda throws a body punch but Kullervo moves out of range.
Kullervo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mandanda loads up on a big right hand but Kullervo slips the punch.
Kullervo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mandanda with a body shot.
Mandanda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kullervo swivels and escapes.
Kullervo jabs at Mandanda's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kullervo.
Mandanda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kullervo manages to avoid it.
Kullervo lands a jab to Mandanda's midsection.#T1#
Mandanda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kullervo.
Kullervo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mandanda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mandanda is breathing heavily.
Mandanda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kullervo defends well and Mandanda ends up having to push Kullervo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kullervo lands a slapping body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Kullervo as Mandanda shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Mandanda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Kullervo as he connects with a hook.
Kalle Kullervo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kullervo circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Mandanda drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Kullervo follows Mandanda to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Kullervo!

Event: StrikeForce Union #56
Date: Apr 16, 2017

#R1#
Radson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Radson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Kullervo counters by moving into the clinch.
Radson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kullervo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Radsons head.
Kullervo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kullervo.
Radson takes a shot to the head.
Kullervo cracks Radson with a nice body shot.
Kullervo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Radson is breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Kullervo.
A body shot lands from Kullervo.
Kullervo digs a right hand underneath Radson's ribcage. Radson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kullervo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Radson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kullervo lands a right hand.
Kullervo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T1#
Still in the clinch, Kullervo scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Radson is rocked!
Knees in the clinch landing for Kullervo.
Oh Radson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kullervo lands a big right hand that drops Radson! The killer instinct kicks in and Kullervo finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kullervo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Kullervo!

Event: StrikeForce Union #51
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Kush fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kullervo checks it well.
Kush throws a front kick aimed at Kullervo's knee but Kullervo avoids it well.
Kush slips a straight right by Kullervo.
Kullervo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kush circles away quickly and effectively.
Kullervo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kush's head.
Kullervo misses with a looping left.
Kush moves out of range of the body kick.
Kush showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kullervo.
Kullervo takes one to the side of the head.
Kullervo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Private GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Kullervo slips under a jab from Kush.
Kullervo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kush looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kush avoids the body shot from Kullervo.
Kush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Kullervo.
Kush fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Kush cracks Kullervo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kullervo walks into a left hand.
Kush tests Kullervo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kush fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kullervo checks it well.
Kullervo slips under a jab from Kush.
An attempted straight right counter from Kullervo misses the target.
Kalle Kullervo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kullervo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kush moves away.
Kush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kullervo.
A low kick from Kush misses
and Kullervo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kush misses with a kick to the body.
Kullervo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kullervo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kullervo misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Kush shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kush thows a huge punch but Kullervo dodges it nicely. #T2#
Kullervo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kush scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kullervo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kush is working away from the top position though.
Kush seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kullervo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kush stops Kullervo from getting back to his feet.
Kush lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kush lands strikes from 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. Kush connects with a nice short shot to Kullervo's temple. #ROC2#
Kullervo is rocked!
Kush looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kullervo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh Kullervo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kush lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Kullervo! More strikes land and this one is all over! Kush jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Kush!
A victorious Bubba Kush thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: StrikeForce Union #49
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
Kullervo connects with a crisp jab.
Winston on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Kullervo pushes Winston up against the cage in a clinch.
Winston tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kullervo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kullervo is pressed up against the cage. Winston has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kullervo down to the mat. Kullervo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kullervo was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Kullervo throws a counter combo.
Winston lands a slapping body shot.
Winston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kullervo defends it nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Winston has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winston slips a jab and a cross from Kullervo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kullervo sprawls well. Kullervo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Winston gets slowly back to his feet.
Winston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kullervo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Kullervo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kullervo.
Winston swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kullervo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kullervo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Winston.
Kalle Kullervo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kullervo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winston.
Kullervo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#TD#
Winston gets a double leg takedown into Kullervo's guard.
Winston tries to free his leg and advance position but Kullervo is retaining full guard.
Winston scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Winston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kullervo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kullervo is looking to stand up but Winston isn't so interested in that idea.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Winston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kullervo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winston has managed to get both his arms back between Kullervo's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Winston with a nice head shot there.
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!
Winston scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Winston lands a couple of digs.
Kullervo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Kullervo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Winston passes Kullervo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Winston lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Winston lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kullervo wants to control but Winston is keeping busy. #T3#
Winston drops an elbow to the side of Kullervo's head.
Kullervo taking some punishment here, with Winston in his half guard.
Winston prevents Kullervo from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Winston lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kullervo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Winston wants to work for an arm triangle but Kullervo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kullervo can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kullervo wants to get back to his feet.
Winston winds up and cracks Kullervo with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#
Kullervo is rocked!
Winston is nestled in close to Kullervo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kullervo is still in real trouble! Can Winston finish him?
Winston working the head and body with strikes.
Winston is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Kullervo is hurt! He's hurt bad - Winston fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Kullervo from any more punishment! Congratulations to Winston! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Winston!
Harry Winston managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, M.O. Fight Wear, into his post fight interview.

Event: StrikeForce Union #46
Date: Feb 05, 2017

#R1#
Kullervo throws a sloppy head kick and Saaim moves out of range easily.
Saaim blocks the body kick.
Kullervo connects with a nice looking jab.
Kullervo scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Kullervo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saaim, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A shot in the inside from Kullervo.
Kullervo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saaims head.
Still in the clinch, Kullervo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kullervo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kullervo lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Nice body punch from Kullervo - that landed with a thud.
Saaim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kullervo working Saaim over with knees to the body.
Saaim looks winded!#T1#
Kullervo cracks Saaim with a nice body shot.
Saaim takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like CJ Saaim has been cut.
Our sources have told us that Kullervo has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kullervo scores with a knee to the head.
Kullervo lands a body shot.
Kullervo lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Saaim is rocked!
Kullervo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saaims head.
Saaim is still on wobbly legs! Can Kullervo finish him?
Kullervo lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Saaim senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kalle Kullervo!
The defeated CJ Saaim had this to say: 'I tripped on my shoelace, I'll tie them and i'll be back better than ever'.

Event: StrikeForce Union #42
Date: Jan 08, 2017

#R1#
Bosch digs a good hook to Kullervo's body.
Kullervo misses with the body kick
letting Bosch counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Kalle Kullervo has been cut.
Bosch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bosch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kullervo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kullervo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kalle Kullervo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bosch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kullervo throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Bosch misses its target.
Bosch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kullervo connects with a crisp jab.
Bosch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bosch tries a head kick but it misses.
Kullervo scores with a punch to the head.
A lazy body kick from Kullervo
and Bosch counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Bosch's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bosch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kullervo.#T1#
Bosch throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Kullervo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bosch pounces like a tiger and cracks Kullervo with a vicious hook! Kullervo is down but not out! Bosch follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Heribert Bosch!

Event: StrikeForce Union #40
Date: Dec 25, 2016

#R1#
Sklemin scores with a shot to the body.
Sklemin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kullervo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kullervo - that will leave a mark!
Kullervo just misses with a punch to the body.
Sklemin throws a big shot that misses.
Sklemin avoids the head kick by Kullervo.
Sklemin works Kullervo's body with a nice hook.
Kullervo slips under a jab from Sklemin.
Kullervo wants to clinch but Sklemin slips to the side
and Sklemin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sklemin tests Kullervo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kullervo swings for the body but Sklemin moves out of range.
Sklemin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kullervo is just out of range.
Kullervo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kullervo throws a push kick but Sklemin slaps the foot to one side.
Sklemin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kullervo circles away quickly and effectively.
Kullervo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kullervo throws a body punch but Sklemin moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kullervo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kullervo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kullervo doesn't manage to clinch there - Sklemin circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Sklemin misses its target.
Kullervo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kullervo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sklemin. #T1#
Kullervo throws a wild body kick that Sklemin sees coming a mile off.
Kullervo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#
It looks like Kalle Kullervo has been cut.
Sklemin throws a combination that misses
and Sklemin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Sklemin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Kullervo clinches.
Kullervo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sklemin's elbow.
Sklemin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kullervo throws a punch but it's blocked by Sklemin.
Kullervo misses with some punches.
Sklemin is stalling here.
Kullervo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kullervo tries to throw a body punch but Sklemin avoids it by throwing Kullervo back against the cage. #T2#
Kullervo tries a body shot but Sklemin blocks it.
Kullervo misses with a punch on the inside.
Sklemin lands a nice uppercut.
Kullervo tries to work over Sklemin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Kullervo.
Sklemin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kullervo's elbow.
Sklemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sklemin misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sklemin gets through Kullervo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kullervo misses with a body punch.
Sklemin is trying to break free.
Kullervo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kullervo tries a body shot but Sklemin blocks it. #T3#
Kullervo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
Kullervo misses with a punch on the inside.
Sklemin takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kullervo.
Sklemin managing to block the knees to the body from Kullervo.
Kullervo misses with a punch on the inside.
Kullervo blocks a body shot from Sklemin. #BC#
Sklemin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Sklemin tries to keep at a distance but Kullervo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sklemin avoids a wild elbow strike from Kullervo.
Sklemin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kullervo is leaning against Sklemin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Kullervo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sklemin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kullervos head.
Kullervo tries to work over Sklemin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Sklemin manages to break the clinch.
Kullervo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sklemin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kullervo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kullervo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kullervo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sklemin blocks a head kick by Kullervo.
Sklemin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kullervo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Sklemin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kullervo ducks under a wild hook from Sklemin.
Sklemin throws a big shot that misses.
Kullervo wants to counter the offense by Sklemin and move into the clinch position.
Kullervo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sklemin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sklemin looks to land a right hand but Kullervo moved out of range.
Kullervo avoids a punch combination nicely.
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 Sergey Sklemin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kalle Kullervo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kullervo misses with a body shot.
Sklemin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Kullervo misses its intended target.
Sklemin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sklemin throws a right hand that misses
and Kullervo counters with a nice body shot.
Kullervo scores with the left hand. Sklemin knows he should have avoided that one.
Sklemin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kullervo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sklemin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sklemin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kullervo.
Sklemin is looking to counter punch.
Kullervo looks to land a right hand but Sklemin moved out of range.
A big right from Sklemin misses.
Kullervo walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sklemin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sklemin throws a poor cross that misses
and Kullervo counters with a nice body shot.
Sergey Sklemin is winning the standup battle so far.
Kullervo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kullervo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sklemin throws out the jab.
Kullervo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sklemin.#T1#
A punch combination from Sklemin misses.
Sergey Sklemin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kullervo delivers a nice body kick.
Sklemin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kullervo misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Sklemin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sklemin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kullervo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sklemin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kullervo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sklemin rather than just go for the knockout.
Sklemin misses with an uppercut
and Kullervo counters with a nice body shot.
Kullervo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sklemin.
Kullervo slips a straight right by Sklemin.
Sklemin throws an overhand right that lands on Kullervo's shoulder, as Kullervo tries to avoid the shot.
Sklemin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sklemin throws a right hand that misses
and Sklemin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sklemin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sklemin lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kullervo moves away from the strike by Sklemin.
Kullervo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sklemin.
Sklemin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Kullervo throws a hook but Sklemin avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Sklemin misses.
Kullervo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sklemin swats away the attempt to clinch by Kullervo.
Kullervo lands with a shot to the body.
Kullervo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kullervo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sklemin.
Kullervo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kullervo lands an overhand right.
Sklemin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kullervo swings for the body but Sklemin moves out of range.
Kullervo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kullervo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kullervo scores with a body shot. #T3#
Jab by Kullervo.
A punch combination from Sklemin misses.
Sklemin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kullervo misses with a body shot.
Kullervo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sklemin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kullervo.
Kullervo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kullervo misses with a kick to the body
and Sklemin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sklemin throws a series of punches but Kullervo moves out of range.
Sklemin moves out of range of the body kick.
Kullervo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sklemin misses with a hook. Kullervo ducked under it nicely.
Kullervo connects with a nice looking jab.
Kullervo throws a lazy head kick
and Sklemin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sklemin slips under a jab.
Sklemin loads up on a big right hand but Kullervo slips the punch.
Kullervo misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Sklemin lands with a shot to the body.
Kullervo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sklemin scores with a nice right hand.
Sklemin rushes Kullervo with punches - Kullervo moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Kullervo goes down! Sklemin follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Sklemin!
Sergey Sklemin is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Sergey Sklemin 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: MMAHelsinki - 80
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Kullervo avoids the head kick by Venables.
Kullervo scores with a hook to the body. Venables takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kullervo misses with a body shot.
Kullervo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kullervo throws a head kick but Venables moves out of range.
Kullervo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Venables connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kullervo scrambles back to his feet.
Kullervo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Venables throws a leg kick
and Kullervo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Kullervo clinches.
Kullervo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Venables fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kullervo misses with a knee to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Venables has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Venables blocks an uppercut.
Kullervo trying to land knees to the body.
Venables misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Venables. #T1#
Venables swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kullervo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Joseph Venables has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kullervo as Venables tries to tie him up.
Venables has a couple of punches blocked by Kullervo.
Kullervo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kullervo can't find room to land a body shot as Venables controls the action.
Kullervo lands a hook that snaps the head of Venables backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kullervo.
Venables misses with a punch on the inside.
Kullervo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Venables's efforts to push away.
Kullervo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Venables is defending well for now.
Kullervo lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Kullervo. #BC#
Venables breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kullervo.
Venables scoring well with a low kick there.
Venables feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kullervo's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kullervo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Venables throws a body shot but no joy.
Kullervo wants to counter with a clinch but Venables pushes him away.
Kullervo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kullervo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kullervo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Venables rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kullervo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kullervo lands a jab.
Venables bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kullervo's head.
Joseph Venables seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kullervo takes a swing at Venables's ribcage but misses.
Venables takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Kullervo moves out of range of the body kick.
Kullervo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Venables moves away.
Venables thinks about countering with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kullervo.
Kullervo tries a head kick but it misses.
Kullervo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Venables 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.
Kullervo scores with a punch to the head.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kullervo has knocked Venables down with a huge combo! Kullervo steps away and waves a wobbly Venables back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
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!
Kullervo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Kullervo moves into the clinch successfully.
Venables misses with some punches.
Kullervo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kullervo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kullervo. #T4#
Kullervo misses with a punch to the body.
Venables blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kullervo tries to throw a body punch but Venables avoids it by throwing Kullervo back against the cage.
Kullervo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Venables backwards. #CUT2#
Joseph Venables's cut is getting worse.
Kullervo can't find room to land a body shot as Venables controls the action.
Venables swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kullervo digs a right hand into Venables's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Venables's gas tank.
Venables trying to control the position but instead, Kullervo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Venables into the cage.
Kullervo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Venables has a couple of punches blocked by Kullervo.
Kullervo lands a body shot.
Kullervo prevents a body shot from Venables.
Venables misses with a short punch on the inside.
Venables can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kullervo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Venables's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Venables looks to land a combination but Kullervo avoids it well.
Venables throws a body punch but Kullervo moves out of range.
Kullervo scores with a body shot.
Kullervo scores with a hook to the body. Venables takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kalle Kullervo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kullervo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL2#
Kullervo closes the distance and clinches.
Venables tries a body shot but Kullervo blocks it.
Kullervo lands an elbow just above Venables 's eye.
Venables's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kullervo lands with a left to the head.
Kullervo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Venables misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Venables manages to break the clinch.
Kullervo jabs at Venables's body.#T1#
Kullervo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Venables on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
Joseph Venables's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kullervo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A leg kick checked by Kullervo.
Venables misses with a leg kick
and Kullervo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Venables attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Venables throws a sloppy head kick and Kullervo moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kullervo 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.
Kullervo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#
Venables is rocked!
Kullervo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Venables sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Venables is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Venables fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kullervo checks it well.
Kullervo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Venables with a body shot.
Venables seems to have got his legs back now.
Venables takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Venables looks to land a body kick but Kullervo moved away.
Venables walks straight into a right hand from Kullervo - that's dropped him! Kullervo jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Venables from any more punishment! Venables complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kalle Kullervo!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 75
Date: Nov 15, 2016

#R1#
Ward looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Max Ward has been cut.
Kullervo slaps away a takedown attempt from Ward, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kullervo as he avoids it easily.
Ward throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kullervo's waist but Kullervo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ward off to one side.
Kalle Kullervo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ward.
Kullervo stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Ward tries to keep at a distance but Kullervo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kullervo can't find room to land a body shot as Ward controls the action.
Kullervo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ward avoids it.
Kullervo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kullervo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Kullervo.
Kullervo lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Kullervo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kullervo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kullervo stops a takedown attempt from Ward.
A head punch on the inside from Kullervo fails to land.
Ward blocks an elbow strike.
Ward blocks an uppercut.
Kullervo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Kullervo.
Kullervo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Ward is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kullervo digs a right hand underneath Ward's ribcage. Ward let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Ward blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kullervo lands an elbow inside.
Kullervo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
A short uppercut from Kullervo.
Ward's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Kullervo.
Ward is working for takedown but Kullervo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kullervo lands a good knee to the midsection. Ward won't want to take too many of those.
Kullervo landing knees to the body.
Kullervo tries a body shot but Ward blocks it. #T3#
Kullervo lands an elbow just above Ward 's eye.
Kullervo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Kullervo.
Ward prevents a body shot from Kullervo.
Ward can't get the takedown.
Kullervo lands a right hand.
Kullervo pushes Ward back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Kullervo as the two fighters clinch.
Kullervo lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kullervo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Kullervo digs a right hand into Ward's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ward's gas tank.
Ward is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kullervo is defending well.
Kullervo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Kullervo - that landed with a thud.
Kullervo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kullervo scores with a shot to the side of Ward's head.
Kullervo works on Ward's body with a couple of short punches.
Kullervo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Kullervo.
Kullervo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Kullervo lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kullervo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Ward's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Kullervo closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the cage.
Ward blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kullervo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ward can do to turn this around?
Kullervo lands an elbow inside that Ward shrugs off. #CUT#
That has opened up Max Ward's cut even more.
Ward is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kullervo is defending well.
Kullervo can't find room to land a body shot as Ward controls the action.
Kullervo misses with the head strike.
Kullervo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ward prevents a body shot from Kullervo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kullervo lands a right hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kullervo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#
The cut above Max Ward's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ward blocks an uppercut. #T1##TD2#
Ward gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kullervo wants to get back to his feet.
Kullervo trying to control but Ward postures up.
Ward lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kullervo tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.
Ward working the head and body with strikes.
Kullervo wants to get back to his feet.
Ward lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ward working Kullervo over with strikes.
Ward working Kullervo over with strikes. #T2#
Ward is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Kullervo is rocked!
Kullervo is trying to stand up here but Ward is controlling him well.
Oh Kullervo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ground and pound from Ward.
Kullervo pushes Ward off looking to stand but Ward dives back in and keeps control.
Ward is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Kullervo is hurt! He's hurt bad - Ward fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Kullervo from any more punishment! Congratulations to Ward! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Ward!
Our winner, Max Ward, 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 - 70
Date: Oct 19, 2016

#R1#
Grimes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#
It looks like Kalle Kullervo has been cut.
A lazy left from Grimes finds it's target.#ROC#
Kullervo is rocked!
Grimes measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Kullervo! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Brian Grimes!
Brian Grimes 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: MMAHelsinki - 62
Date: Sep 20, 2016

#R1#
Kullervo lands a head shot.
Primicin lands with a hook. Kullervo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
It looks like Kalle Kullervo has been cut.
Kullervo blocks a jab.
Primicin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Primicin connects with a jab.
Ivan Primicin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kullervo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Primicin misses the target.
Kullervo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Primicin throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Kullervo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Primicin takes a swing at Kullervo's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Kullervo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kullervo throws a wild body kick that Primicin sees coming a mile off.
Kullervo looks for the body kick but Primicin saw that one coming.
Primicin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Kullervo clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Kullervo.
Kullervo pushes Primicin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kullervo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Primicin blocks it with crossed arms.
Primicin can't break the clinch.
Primicin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Primicin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kullervo lands an elbow that stopped Primicin in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Ivan Primicin has been cut.
Primicin has had enough of the clinch but Kullervo keeps him there for the moment.
Primicin is trying to break the clinch but Kullervo is controlling him.
Kullervo lands a hook that snaps the head of Primicin backwards.
Kullervo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kullervo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Primicin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kullervo throws a head punch that misses.
Primicin has had enough of the clinch but Kullervo keeps him there for the moment.
Kullervo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kullervo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kullervo pushes off an throws an elbow but Primicin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kullervo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kullervo lands a nice uppercut.
Primicin tries to circle away but Kullervo has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Kullervo digs a right hand underneath Primicin's ribcage. Primicin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Primicin is trying to push Kullervo away but Kullervo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Primicin breaks the clinch.
Kullervo lands a front kick.
Primicin looks winded!
Kullervo lands a head 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!
Kullervo sizes up Primicin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Primicin misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Kullervo instigates a clinch.
Kullervo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kullervo tries to work over Primicin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kullervo prevents Primicin from breaking the clinch.
I was talking to Kullervo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kullervo lands with a light punch inside.
Kullervo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kullervo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Primicin's defenses.
Kullervo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kullervo pushes Primicin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Kullervo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kullervo scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Kullervo.
Kullervo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Primicin backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Kullervo.
Kullervo lands a body punch.
Primicin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kullervo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kullervo lands an elbow that stopped Primicin in his tracks for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kullervo.
Kullervo digs a right hand underneath Primicin's ribcage. Primicin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Primicin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Primicin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kullervo lands a good knee to the midsection. Primicin won't want to take too many of those.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kullervo.
Kullervo scores with a hook to the body.
Kullervo can't find room to land a body shot as Primicin controls the action. #T4#
Kullervo scores with a hook to the body.
Kullervo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Kullervo.
Kullervo prevents Primicin from breaking the clinch.
Kullervo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Primicin blocks a body shot from Kullervo.
Kullervo lands a knee to the body.
Primicin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kullervo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Primicins head.
Primicin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kullervo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kullervo tries to land knees in the clinch but Primicin avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kullervo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Primicin working hard to break the clinch.
Primicin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kullervo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kullervo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Kullervo. Beautiful body shot.
Primicin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kullervo.
Kullervo throws a nice head kick!
Kullervo moves into range and connects with a jab. #KD#
Kullervo sends Primicin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kullervo is motioning to the referee to let Primicin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Primicin is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kullervo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Primicin.
Primicin is still on wobbly legs! Can Kullervo finish him?
Primicin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Primicin missing with a left hand there. Kullervo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Primicin seems to have recovered his senses.
Kullervo staying out of range there.
Kullervo scores with a push kick.
Primicin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kullervo. That one must have hurt.
Kalle Kullervo is winning the standup battle so far.
Kullervo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#KD#
Kullervo lands a big right hand that sends Primicin crashing to the mat! Kullervo stays standing though and waves Primicin back to his feet!
Kullervo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Primicin is breathing heavily.
Kullervo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Kullervo drops Primicin with a naaaaasty hook - Primicin is in real trouble here! Kullervo dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Kullervo!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 52
Date: Aug 07, 2016

#R1#
Harrison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kullervo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harrison throws a big shot that misses.
Kullervo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Harrison. Those never looked like landing.
As Harrison backs off Kullervo throws a huge counter combo but Harrison manages to avoid it all.
Harrison blocks a head kick by Kullervo.
Kullervo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harrison misses with the combination.
Kullervo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Harrison swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kullervo counters with a body kick.
Kullervo jabs at Harrison's body.
Kullervo misses with a straight right.
Kullervo misses with a looping right.#CL#
Harrison closes the distance and clinches.
Kullervo avoiding damage as Harrison throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harrison.
Harrison throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kullervo. #T1#
Kullervo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Harrison gets through Kullervo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kullervo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harrison misses with a punch to the body.
Kullervo trying to land knees to the body.
Kullervo lands with a light punch inside.
Harrison misses with a punch on the inside.
Kullervo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harrison backwards.
Harrison prevents a body shot from Kullervo.
Kullervo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harrison backwards.
Kullervo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kullervo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harrison letting Kullervo take a breather here.
Harrison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kullervo lands a nice shot to the body.
Kullervo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harrison blocks it with crossed arms.
Kullervo tries a body shot but Harrison blocks it.
Kullervo tries to work over Harrison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Harrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kullervo lands a knee to the body.
Harrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Kullervo controls his hands.
Kullervo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Harrison is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kullervo avoiding damage as Harrison throws knees to the body.
Kullervo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kullervo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Harrison in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kullervo lands with a short shot to the head.
Harrison missing with knees to the body.
Harrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kullervo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harrison wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kullervo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kullervo.
Kullervo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harrison trying to land knees to the body.
Harrison can't break the clinch.
Kullervo scores with a shot to the side of Harrison's head. #T3#
Kullervo is leaning against Harrison and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kullervo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harrison's elbow.
Kullervo misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kullervo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Harrison's brow.
Kullervo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kullervo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Harrison cracks Kullervo with a nice body shot.
Harrison tries to land a knee to the head but Kullervo blocks with his arms.
Harrison is trying to maintain a safe position but Kullervo gets an underhook and turns Harrison into the cage.
Harrison scores with a shot to the side of Kullervo's head.
Harrison working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kullervo.
Kullervo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kullervo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harrisons head.
Harrison can't find room to land a body shot as Kullervo controls the action.
Kullervo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Kullervo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harrison's elbow.
Kullervo working Harrison over with knees to the body.
Kullervo lands with a right to the head.
Harrison blocks a body shot from Kullervo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kullervo lands with a short shot to the head.
A knee to the head by Kullervo.
Kullervo has a couple of punches blocked by Harrison.
Kullervo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kullervo.
Kullervo lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kullervo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harrison.
A short body shot lands from Kullervo as the two fighters clinch.
Kullervo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kullervo lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kullervo lands an elbow that stopped Harrison in his tracks for a moment.
Kullervo landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kullervo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kullervo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kullervo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kullervo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harrison slips under a jab from Kullervo.
Harrison scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Harrison tries to clinch but Kullervo is having none of it.
Kullervo misses with an uppercut. Harrison saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Kullervo. Those never looked like landing.
Kullervo scores with a shot to the body.
Harrison tries to clinch up.
Kullervo throws a body kick that misses.
Kullervo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harrison misses with a leg kick.
Kalle Kullervo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kullervo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrison.
Kullervo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kullervo lands the left 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!
Kullervo tries to bum rush Harrison with a series of wild strikes but Harrison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kullervo digs a good body shot into Harrison's ribs.
Harrison wants to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Harrison slips a straight right by Kullervo.
Harrison with a hook.#CL2#
Kullervo clinches up with Harrison and pushes him back against the cage.
Kullervo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kullervo lands with a left to the head.
Harrison throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Harrison managing to block the knees to the body from Kullervo.
Harrison can't find room to land a body shot as Kullervo controls the action.
Harrison wants to stall.
Kullervo has Harrison pushed against the cage.
Kullervo can't find room to land a body shot as Harrison controls the action.
Knees to the body from Kullervo.
Harrison content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kullervo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harrison. #T2#
Harrison avoiding damage as Kullervo throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harrison.
Harrison misses with a punch on the inside.
Kullervo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harrison.
Kullervo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kullervo blocks an elbow strike from Harrison.
Kullervo stalling the fight.
Kullervo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kullervo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Harrison's face.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kullervo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kullervo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harrison's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Harrison.
Kullervo lands a left hand.
Harrison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harrison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kullervo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harrison backwards.
Kullervo lands with a right to the head.
Harrison swings wildly with an uppercut but Kullervo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kalle Kullervo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kullervo stalling the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kullervo.
Kullervo works on Harrison's body with a couple of short punches.
Kullervo managing to block the knees to the body from Harrison.
Harrison tries a body shot but Kullervo blocks it.
Kullervo landing knees to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kullervo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Harrison breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Harrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harrison throws a chopping leg kick but Kullervo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Kullervo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kullervo misses the target.
Harrison throws a series of punches but Kullervo avoids them all with ease.
Kullervo moves away from the strike by Harrison. #T4#
Kullervo lands a right hook to the body.
Kullervo connects with a body shot that sends Harrison's belly button to the back.
Jim Harrison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kullervo misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Kullervo finds it's way through Harrison's defenses.
Harrison looks to land a left hand but Kullervo moved out of range nicely.
Kullervo connects with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Kullervo lands a big shot that drops Harrison! Can he finish him? #ROC2#
Harrison is rocked!#SUB2#
Kullervo drops back looking for a leg! Harrison is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harrison manages to kick Kullervo off! Kullervo jumps back into Harrison's guard.
Oh Harrison is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kullervo throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kullervo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Kullervo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harrison seems to have got his legs back now.
Kullervo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kullervo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harrison connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Kullervo misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harrison. Kullervo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kullervo digs a good body shot into Harrison's ribs.
Kullervo scores with a head kick. Harrison tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kullervo misses with a body shot.
Kullervo misses with a wild combination.
Kullervo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kullervo throws a sloppy head kick and Harrison moves out of range easily.
Harrison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kullervo moves away.
Harrison misses with a few strikes there.
Kullervo throws a body shot but no joy.
Kullervo throws a series of punches but Harrison moves out of range. #T1#
Kullervo with a hook.
Kullervo throws a lazy right hand but Harrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harrison scores with a jab. Kullervo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Harrison misses.
A combination from Harrison does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harrison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Kullervo misses.
Harrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kullervo throws out a powerful jab.
Harrison throws a series of punches but Kullervo avoids them all with ease.
Kullervo throws a head kick but Harrison moves out of range.
Kullervo scoring well with a low kick there.
Harrison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kullervo tries to clinch up.
Kullervo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harrison.
Kullervo scores with a kick to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kullervo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harrison has time to react.
Harrison throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Kullervo takes the fight into the clinch.
Harrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kullervo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Harrison.
Still in the clinch, Kullervo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harrison misses with a body punch.
Harrison tries to break free but Kullervo pushes him back against the cage.
Kullervo scores with a hook to the body.
Harrison misses with the head strike.
Kullervo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harrison throws a head punch that misses.
Kullervo avoiding damage as Harrison throws knees to the body.
Kullervo lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Harrison throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kullervo.
Kullervo cracks Harrison with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Kullervo.
Kullervo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harrison backwards.
Kullervo lands with a right to the head.
Kullervo lands a good knee to the midsection. Harrison won't want to take too many of those.
A short body shot lands from Kullervo as the two fighters clinch.
Kullervo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kullervo.
Kullervo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Harrison is rocked!
Kullervo is leaning against Harrison and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kullervo digs a right hand underneath Harrison's ribcage. Harrison let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kullervo misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kullervo scores with a hook to the body.
Kalle Kullervo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kullervo lands an elbow just above Harrison 's eye. #T4#
Kullervo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Harrison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kullervo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kullervo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harrison or not.
Kullervo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harrison.
Kullervo lands with a left to the head.
Kullervo digs a right hand underneath Harrison's ribcage. Harrison let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kullervo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jim Harrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Kullervo.
Harrison seems to have got his legs back now.
Kullervo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kullervo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kullervo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Harrison in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Harrison takes a shot to the head.
Kullervo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD2#
Kullervo drops Harrison with a big right hand! Kullervo charges in looking to finish - Harrison manages to keep Kullervo in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Kullervo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kullervo 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kullervo!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 45
Date: Jul 01, 2016

#R1#
Kullervo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mamchenko's head.
Kullervo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Kullervo.
Mamchenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been hearing reports that Mamchenko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mamchenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Kullervo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kullervo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mamchenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mamchenko scores with the left hand. Kullervo knows he should have avoided that one.
Mamchenko takes one on the button.
Kullervo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mamchenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kullervo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kullervo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mamchenko misses with an uppercut
and Kullervo counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kullervo moves out of range as Mamchenko strikes.
Kullervo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mamchenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Kullervo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mamchenko under the eye.
A punch combination from Mamchenko misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kullervo! But no joy.
Mamchenko throws a combination. Kullervo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Kalle Kullervo has been cut.
Mamchenko scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Kullervo connects with a looping right hand.
Mamchenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mamchenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kullervo misses with a hook. Mamchenko ducked under it nicely.
Kullervo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kalle Kullervo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mamchenko misses with a looping left.
Kullervo moves forwards but Mamchenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#
Kullervo is rocked!
Evgenii Mamchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mamchenko lands a huge takedown. Kullervo is out but the ref is slow to react and Mamchenko lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Kullervo lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgenii Mamchenko!
Evgenii Mamchenko retains his middleweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Evgenii Mamchenko made sure he mentioned Sun-Tzu, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 40
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Damballah crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kullervo - the referee stops the clock and Damballah gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kullervo. Damballah manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kullervo looks to land a body kick but Damballah moved away.
Damballah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kullervo avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Damballah is defended easily by Kullervo.
A jab from Kullervo does it's job there.
Kullervo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been informed that Kullervo 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.
Damballah shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kullervo but Kullervo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for El Misterioso Damballah. 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.
Damballah tries for a takedown but Kullervo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kullervo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Damballah doesn't seem bothered though.
Kullervo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Damballah goes for a double leg but Kullervo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kullervo continues to drive forward.
Damballah tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kullervo swivels and escapes.
Damballah is breathing heavily.
Kullervo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Kullervo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Damballah with a poor takedown
and Kullervo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Kullervo forces Damballah back against the cage and clinches.
Kullervo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Damballah or not.
Kullervo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Damballah up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kullervo obliges.
Kullervo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Damballah up against the cage.
Kullervo misses with some punches.
Kullervo is pressed up against the cage. Damballah has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kullervo down to the mat. Kullervo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kullervo connects with a nice looking jab.
Damballah doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Kullervo to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Damballah is rocked!
Kullervo circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
Kullervo lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kullervo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Kullervo instigates a clinch.
Kullervo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kullervo tries a body shot but Damballah blocks it.
Kullervo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Damballah is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kullervo to keep the fight standing.
Kullervo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Damballah goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kullervo prevents it.
Kullervo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kullervo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kullervo lands a knee to the body.
Kullervo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Damballah avoids it.
Damballah drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kullervo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Damballah can't get the takedown. #T3#
Kullervo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kullervo.
Kullervo swings wildly with an uppercut but Damballah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Damballah blocks an uppercut.
Damballah is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kullervo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kullervo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kullervo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kullervo lands a shoulder strike.
Kullervo digs a right hand into Damballah's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Damballah's gas tank.
Damballah blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kullervo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Damballah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kullervo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kullervo misses with a body punch. #T4#
Damballah wants a takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kullervo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kullervo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kullervo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kullervo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kullervo misses with a punch to the body.
Kullervo stalling in the clinch.
Damballah avoids a wild elbow strike from Kullervo.
Kullervo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kullervo tries to throw a body punch but Damballah avoids it by throwing Kullervo back against the cage.
Kullervo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Damballah is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kullervo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kullervo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Damballah looking for a takedown.
Kullervo landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kullervo dominated that round.
That's time! Damballah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A left and a right from Damballah both land. Nice combination.
Damballah thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD2#
Kullervo lands a big head kick that sends Damballah tumbling to the mat! Kullervo takes a step backwards and waves Damballah back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Damballah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crack! Kullervo connects with the perfect overhand right and Damballah falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Kullervo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kalle Kullervo!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 37
Date: May 22, 2016

#R1#
Kullervo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Kalle Kullervo has been cut.
Kullervo digs a good hook to Damballah's body. #TD2#
Damballah shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Kullervo pushes Damballah off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damballah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kullervo moves away.#TD2#
Kullervo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Damballah to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Damballah stops Kullervo from standing up.
Damballah throws a strike but Kullervo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Kullervo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Damballah misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A counter left hand to the body from Kullervo misses its target.
Nice cross by Damballah.
El Misterioso Damballah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Damballah connects with a right that clearly hurt Kullervo. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Damballah proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Kullervo collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). El Misterioso Damballah!
In his post fight interview, El Misterioso Damballah started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 33
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Kullervo throws the left hand but Orellana avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Orellana gets a clinch.
Kullervo gets through Orellana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orellana scores a nice knee to the body.
Kullervo stalling against the cage.
Orellana scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Orellana obliges.
Orellana has Kullervo pressed against the cage, preventing Kullervo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kullervo avoiding damage as Orellana throws knees to the body.
I was talking to Kullervo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kullervo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kullervo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orellana is defending well for now.
Kullervo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orellanas head.
Orellana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Orellana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Orellana lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kullervo tries a body shot but Orellana blocks it.
Orellana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Orellana blocks an uppercut.
Orellana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kullervo is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kullervo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Orellana's brow.
Kullervo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kullervo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Orellana just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kullervo's brow.
Kullervo avoiding damage as Orellana throws knees to the body.
Kullervo blocks an elbow strike.
Kullervo lands with a light punch inside.
Orellana trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Kullervo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orellana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Orellana just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kullervo's brow.
Kullervo crunches a lovely knee into Orellana's ribcage.
Orellana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kullervo is defending well for now.
Orellana blocking some punches. #BC#
Kullervo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orellana slips a jab from Kullervo.
Kullervo lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Kullervo rushes Orellana and presses him up against the cage.
Kullervo avoiding damage as Orellana throws knees to the body.
Kullervo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Orellana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kullervo's efforts to push away.
Kullervo blocks an elbow strike from Orellana. #T3#
Kullervo blocks an elbow strike.
Kullervo managing to block the knees to the body from Orellana.
Kullervo misses with the head strike.
Kullervo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kullervo blocks an elbow strike from Orellana.
A right handed body shot lands from Kullervo.
Orellana trying to land knees to the body.
Kullervo dodges an elbow strike from Orellana.
Kullervo works on Orellana's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Orellana throws an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Kullervo.
Kullervo blocks an elbow strike.
Orellana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4##BC#
Kullervo manages to break the clinch.
Kullervo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orellana let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Orellana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orellana tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Kullervo to counter with a crisp jab.
Kullervo throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#
It looks like Monty Orellana has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orellana takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orellana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good standup being displayed there by Kullervo as he connects with a hook.
Kullervo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orellana was well out of range. Poor timing from Kullervo.
Kullervo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kullervo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monty Orellana's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kullervo missing with a left hand there. Orellana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kullervo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orellana tries to clinch up but Kullervo circles away and keeps his distance.
As Orellana looks to move away, Kullervo throws a big counter combo but Orellana just gets out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orellana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orellana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kullervo cracks Orellana with a good jab.
Kullervo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orellana momentarily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Orellana in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Orellana tries to clinch but Kullervo is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and Kullervo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kullervo scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orellana wants to clinch.
Kullervo jabs at Orellana's body.#T1#
Kullervo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orellana.
Kullervo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orellana is looking to clinch.
Orellana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orellana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kullervo!
Kullervo lands with a hook. Orellana tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kullervo lands a high kick!
Kullervo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orellana can do to turn this around?
Orellana avoids the body shot from Kullervo.
Kullervo misses with a body shot. #T2#
Orellana avoids the head kick by Kullervo.
Orellana doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Orellana closes the distance and clinches.
Orellana lands an elbow just above Kullervo 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Kalle Kullervo has been cut.
Kullervo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orellana lands a nice elbow.
Kullervo avoids the elbow strike from Orellana, against the cage.
Orellana throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Kullervo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kullervo lands with a nice body kick.
Kullervo throws out a loose jab but Orellana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orellana now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Orellana blocks a head kick by Kullervo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orellana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kullervo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Orellana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kullervo throws a hook but Orellana blocks it.
Orellana feints a counter leg kick.
Kullervo scores with a spinning back kick!
Kullervo scores with a hook.
Orellana moves in looking to clinch but Kullervo pushes him off.
Kullervo works Orellana's body with a nice hook.
Orellana is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Orellana drives through and clinches with Kullervo against the cage.
Kullervo tries to land knees in the clinch but Orellana avoids the damage to the body.
Orellana avoids a wild elbow strike from Kullervo.
Kullervo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orellana.
Kullervo lands a good knee to the midsection. Orellana won't want to take too many of those.#T4##BC#
Kullervo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kullervo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Orellana closes the distance and pushes Kullervo back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orellana.
Orellana throws an elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orellana utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kullervo managing to block the knees to the body from Orellana.
Kullervo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orellana.
Orellana avoids the elbow strike from Kullervo, against the cage. #BC#
Kullervo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kullervo throws a series of punches but Orellana avoids them all with ease.
Orellana appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kullervo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Orellana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kullervo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kullervo throws a wild body kick that Orellana sees coming a mile off.
Orellana takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kullervo. Orellana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orellana let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kullervo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kullervo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Orellana has closed the distance and engaged Kullervo in a clinch.
Orellana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kullervo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Orellana up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kullervo slowing the pace effectively.
Orellana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Kullervo works on Orellana's body with a couple of short punches.
Orellana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kullervo. #BC#
Kullervo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kullervo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kullervo punishes Orellana's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Kullervo has managed to clinch.
Kullervo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kullervo trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kullervo.
Kullervo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orellana trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Kullervo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orellana tries to clinch up.#T2#
Orellana on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kullervo connects with a body shot that sends Orellana's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Kullervo. Beautiful body shot.
Orellana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Kullervo takes the fight into the clinch.
Monty Orellana seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Kullervo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orellana takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kullervo stuns Orellana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orellana tries to clinch there but Kullervo circles away.
Kullervo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kullervo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kullervo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orellana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kullervo stuns Orellana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Orellana takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orellana is looking to clinch but Kullervo is avoiding it.
Kalle Kullervo is winning the standup battle so far.
Orellana with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kullervo to score with a decent uppercut.#KD#
Kullervo lands a left and a right that send Orellana crashing to the mat, dazed. Kullervo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Orellana is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Monty Orellana's cut even more.#KD#
Kullervo lands a big uppercut and Orellana crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Orellana looks OK. Kullervo waves Orellana back to his feet!
Orellana is still on wobbly legs! Can Kullervo finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orellana walks straight into a right hand from Kullervo - that's dropped him! Kullervo jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Orellana from any more punishment! Orellana complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kalle Kullervo!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 29
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1#
Kullervo is looking to clinch but Bitchping is avoiding it.
Bitchping throws a body kick that misses.
Bitchping ducks under a wild hook from Kullervo.
Kullervo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bitchping has time to react.#CL2#
Kullervo forces Bitchping back against the cage and clinches.
Kullervo prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've been informed that Kullervo 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.
Kullervo trying to stall but Bitchping improves his position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kullervo seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Kullervo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kullervo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Kullervo trying to land knees to the body.
Bitchping blocks an elbow strike.
Bitchping blocking some punches.
Kullervo landing knees to the body.
Kullervo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bitchping has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kullervo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kullervo lands a shot to the body.
Bitchping is breathing heavily.
Kullervo cracks Bitchping with a nice body shot.
Kullervo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kullervo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kullervo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kullervo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bitchping backwards. #T2#
Kullervo is stalling here.
Kullervo tries to land knees in the clinch but Bitchping avoids the damage to the body.
Kullervo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've been hearing reports that Bitchping has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Still in the clinch, Kullervo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kullervo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bitchping has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kullervo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitchell Bitchping. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kullervo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bitchping avoids it.
Kullervo gets through Bitchping's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kullervo pushes Bitchping back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Kullervo as the two fighters clinch.
Bitchping wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kullervo has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Kullervo has Bitchping pushed against the cage.
Kullervo pushes Bitchping back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bitchping blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kullervo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bitchping backwards.
Kullervo tries a body shot but Bitchping blocks it.
The referee calls for Kullervo to work.
Kullervo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kullervo pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kullervo. #T4#
Kullervo wants to stall.
Kullervo misses with a punch on the inside.
Bitchping being controlled against the cage.
Bitchping's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Kullervo fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for Kullervo to work.
Bitchping managing to block the knees to the body from Kullervo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kullervo dominated that round.
That's time! Bitchping's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kullervo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bitchping.
Bitchping avoids the body shot from Kullervo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kullervo. Bitchping does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bitchping throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kullervo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bitchping throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kullervo checks the leg kick.
Kullervo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kullervo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bitchping throws a chopping leg kick but Kullervo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bitchping misses with a shot to the body
letting Kullervo counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Bitchping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitchping avoids the body shot from Kullervo.
Kullervo blocks a low kick nicely.
Bitchping scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bitchping dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Bitchping misses with a hook.
Bitchping shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kullervo eats them both and turns towards Bitchping to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kullervo misses with a hook
enabling Bitchping to counter with a crisp jab.
Bitchping takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bitchping misses with a low kick.
Bitchping with a nice cross.
Kullervo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bitchping.
Both fighters circling a little - Kullervo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bitchping uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kullervo.
Kullervo scores with a hook to the body. Bitchping takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bitchping's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kullervo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bitchping scrambles back to his feet.
Kullervo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bitchping uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kullervo.
An inside leg kick from Bitchping misses.
Bitchping looks to throw the jab but Kullervo is out of range. #T2#
Bitchping takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bitchping looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kullervo connects with a jab.
Kullervo throws a body punch but Bitchping moves out of range.
As Kullervo looks to move away, Bitchping throws a big counter combo but Kullervo just gets out of the way.
Bitchping pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kullervo is out of range and Bitchping settles back down.
Bitchping throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Bitchping.
Bitchping takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kullervo. Bitchping does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kullervo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kullervo blocks a leg kick.
Kullervo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kullervo looks to land a right hand but Bitchping moved out of range.
Kullervo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bitchping counters with a left and a right that stings Kullervo. #T3#
Kullervo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kalle Kullervo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Bitchping misses.
Kullervo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bitchping's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Mitchell Bitchping has been cut.
Bitchping takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bitchping is looking to chop away at Kullervo's legs.
Kullervo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kullervo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kullervo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bitchping swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kullervo slips under a jab.
Bitchping on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kullervo tries to clinch up
and Bitchping connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Bitchping avoids a lazy jab quite 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!
Kullervo cracks a nice hook into Bitchping's ribs.
Kullervo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Kullervo coming out on top.
Kullervo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bitchping.
Kullervo scores with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Kullervo has managed to clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kullervo.
Kullervo stalls.
Bitchping takes a shot to the head.
Kullervo tries to land a knee to the head but Bitchping blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Kullervo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mitchell Bitchping's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bitchping misses with a double jab
and Kullervo counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Kullervo misses its intended target.
A leg kick checked by Kullervo.
Kullervo ducks under a wild hook from Bitchping.
Kullervo cracks Bitchping with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kullervo. Bitchping does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bitchping scores with a shot to the body.
Bitchping throws a combination that misses
and Bitchping takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitchping throws a chopping leg kick but Kullervo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bitchping looks to land a left hand but Kullervo moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Bitchping.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kullervo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bitchping swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Kullervo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Bitchping misses. #CL2#
Bitchping gets tackled into the cage by Kullervo. Kullervo maintains the clinch.
Kullervo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kullervo can't find room to land a body shot as Bitchping controls the action.
Kullervo stalling against the cage.
Kullervo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bitchping is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kullervo stalling in the clinch. #T2##BC#
Bitchping escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bitchping ducks right into an uppercut from Kullervo.
Kullervo staying out of range there.
Bitchping misses with a looping right.
Bitchping connects with a body shot.
Kullervo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bitchping counters with a straight right hand.
Bitchping throws a solid leg kick but Kullervo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bitchping.
Bitchping cracks Kullervo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kullervo throws a jab but it's blocked by Bitchping.
Kullervo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bitchping.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kullervo lands a jab.
Kullervo looks to throw the jab but Bitchping is out of range.
Kalle Kullervo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kullervo throws a sloppy body shot
and Bitchping counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Kullervo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bitchping.
A counter left hand to the body from Bitchping misses its target.
Kullervo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bitchping throws out the jab.
Bitchping wants to land a leg kick but Kullervo is out of range.
It seemed like Kullervo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bitchping throws a right hand that Kullervo ducks under and follows up with a left that Kullervo also avoids with ease.
Bitchping scores with a nice strike.
Kullervo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kullervo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bitchping counters with a one-two to the body.
Kullervo digs a good body shot into Bitchping's ribs.
Kullervo checks a leg kick.
Kullervo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bitchping jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bitchping takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bitchping keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Bitchping throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kullervo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kullervo lands a glancing blow to the side of Bitchping's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kullervo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bitchping walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kullervo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kullervo! But no joy.
Kullervo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bitchping avoids the body shot from Kullervo.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kullervo.
Donk. Kullervo catches Bitchping right on the button with a cross.
Bitchping throws a body punch but Kullervo moves out of range.
Kullervo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bitchping.
Bitchping throws a jab but it's blocked by Kullervo.
Mitchell Bitchping has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bitchping misses with a two punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kalle Kullervo.
Well Kullervo 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalle Kullervo!

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