Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 52
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Cudi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cudi lands a jab to the nose.
Nice body kick from Cudi.
Firanen tries for a takedown but Cudi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Firanen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cudi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cudi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cudi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Firanen.#TD2#
Firanen dives in and scores a takedown into Cudi's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Firanen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Cudi pushes a forearm under Firanen's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Firanen is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kid Cudi!
During a confident post fight interview, Kid Cudi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 50
Date: Jan 27, 2017

#R1#
Firanen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Firanen moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Firanen's head. #CUT#
It looks like Kai Firanen has been cut.
A short uppercut from Jones .
A right handed body shot lands from Jones .
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Jones .
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones .
Firanen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Firanen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Colt Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Firanen.
Firanen looks winded!
Firanen misses with a kick to the body
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Jones has managed to clinch.
Firanen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice body punch from Jones .
Firanen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Firanen backwards. #T1#
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Jones .
Jones lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Jones .
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Firanens head.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Firanen is rocked!
Jones lands a left hand.
Firanen is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Firanen seems to have recovered his senses.
Stalling in the clinch from Jones .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Firanens head.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones .
Jones effectively controlling the action here.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones lands a big right hand that drops Firanen! The killer instinct kicks in and Jones finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Jones !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colt Jones !

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 47
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
A head kick misses from Firanen.
Shi misses with a kick to the body.
Firanen dives in and grabs Shi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shi pushes down on Firanen's head and hops out.
Shi scores with a nice body kick.
Firanen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shi throws a sloppy head kick and Firanen moves out of range easily.
Firanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shi.
Shi scores with a head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Kai Firanen has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Firanen or perhaps it was just good defense by Shi, which made it look bad.
Riki Shi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Firanen.
Firanen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shi avoids it really well and circles away.
Firanen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shi as he jumps to the side.
Shi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Shi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shi throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Shi lands a big head kick that sends Firanen tumbling to the mat! Shi takes a step backwards and waves Firanen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Firanen is rocked!
Firanen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Firanen is still on wobbly legs! Can Shi finish him?
Shi closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Firanen out cold! Firanen corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Riki Shi!

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 41
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1##CL#
Kagiso has Firanen up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Kagiso gets control of Firanen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kagiso will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kagiso is looking to stand up but Firanen isn't so interested in that idea.
Firanen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Kagiso escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Firanen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Firanen won't allow Kagiso to sweep him here.
Firanen lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firanen preventing the sweep.
Firanen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Firanen with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Kagiso had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Firanen defends it easily.
Firanen postures up and lands a big shot to Kagiso's brow. #T1##SUB2#
Firanen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Firanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kagiso controls Firanen momentarily but Firanen frees himself.
Firanen is looking to stand up but Kagiso won't let him.
Firanen is fighting to break Kagiso's control of his arms but Kagiso is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kagiso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Firanen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Firanen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Firanen lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Firanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Kagiso has wrist control.
Firanen prevents Kagiso from getting back to his feet.
Kagiso might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Firanen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kagiso is looking to stand up but Firanen isn't so interested in that idea.
Firanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kagiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Firanen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kagiso is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Firanen, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Firanen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Firanen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Firanen controls Kagiso momentarily but Kagiso frees himself.
Firanen keeping moving, preventing Kagiso from controlling successfully.
Firanen has a closed guard, preventing Kagiso from standing up.
Firanen keeping moving, preventing Kagiso from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kagiso is really struggling to control Firanen but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kai Firanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Firanen scores with a takedown into Kagiso's guard.
Firanen stays in close to Kagiso's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Firanen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kagiso's guard.
Kagiso trying to keep a closed guard but Firanen is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Firanen is looking to work some ground and pound but Kagiso has wrist control.
Kagiso looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Firanen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Firanen tries for a takedown but Kagiso sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Kagiso clinches.
Firanen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kagiso gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Firanen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Firanen cracks Kagiso with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kagiso is trying to control Firanen's posture but Firanen avoids it.
Kagiso wants to get back to his feet.
Kagiso is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firanen tries to advance to mount but Kagiso denies him.
Kai Firanen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kagiso is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Firanen off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Kagiso patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T1##SUB#
Kagiso has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Firanen has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Firanen is really stuck here.
Firanen trying to control the position but Kagiso manages to sink in the hooks.
Firanen is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kagiso is staying active.
Kagiso is riding his opponent, not letting Firanen buck him off.
Firanen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kagiso trying to control but Firanen is having none of it.
Firanen is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T2#
Firanen is looking to improve his position but Kagiso isn't that keen on the idea.
Firanen regains half guard.#SUB#
Kagiso seems to be working for a kimura but Firanen defends the submission attempt.
Firanen trying to control but Kagiso postures up.
Firanen is looking for a sweep. Kagiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Kagiso trying to control the action but Firanen is working from the bottom.
Firanen taking some punishment here, with Kagiso in his half guard.
Firanen tries to get to full guard but Kagiso has control of the leg.
Firanen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kagiso jumps into side control!
Firanen is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Kagiso decides to stand up, so the ref orders Firanen to his feet. #TD#
Kagiso shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Firanen is trying to defend but Kagiso finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Firanen is breathing heavily.#T4#
Firanen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Firanen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Firanen trying to strike off his back.
Firanen keeping moving, preventing Kagiso from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Firanen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kagiso stopping the sweep attempt from Firanen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kagiso trying to control but Firanen is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Kagiso dominated that second round.
That's time! Kagiso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Kagiso bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kagiso creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Firanen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Firanen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kagiso advances to mount.
Firanen is desperately trying to improve his position but Kagiso has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firanen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Firanen trying to control but Kagiso postures up. #T1#
Firanen is refusing to be controlled, as Kagiso sits in half guard.
Firanen is looking to improve his position.
Firanen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kagiso tries to pass to full mount but Firanen defends it.
Firanen tries to roll over but Kagiso keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kagiso is trying to work for a kimura but Firanen is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Firanen is looking for a sweep. Kagiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kagiso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Firanen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kagiso looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Firanen is pressing down on Kagiso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Firanen looking for a guillotine here but Kagiso defends easily.
Firanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Kagiso avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Firanen keeping moving, preventing Kagiso from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Kagiso pushes Firanen up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Kagiso ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kagiso no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kagiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Firanen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kagiso dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Firanen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kagiso uses it to pass to side control. #T4#
Kagiso trying to control the action but Firanen is working from the bottom. #SU#
Kagiso decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Kagiso drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kagiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Firanen is keeping the position for now.
Kagiso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kagiso wants to control from the top but Firanen keeps moving.
Firanen wants to sweep here but Kagiso controlling him for the moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Kagiso!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2016

#R1#
Firanen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turso sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Firanen somewhat.
Firanen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turso counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Firanen fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Firanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Turso has knocked Firanen down with a huge combo! Turso steps away and waves a wobbly Firanen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Firanen is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Kai Firanen has been cut.
Firanen is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Turso just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Firanen has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iku Turso!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2016

#R1#
Firanen misses the shot to the body.
Combs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Combs avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD2#
Firanen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Firanen lands in his opponent's guard.
Combs is trying to keep Firanen in close.
Firanen wants to stand but Combs is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs controls Firanen momentarily but Firanen frees himself. #T1#
Firanen wants to control from the top but Combs keeps moving.
Combs is trying to control the position but Firanen postures up.
Firanen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Firanen trying to control but Combs is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Firanen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Combs manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Combs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Firanen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Combs's guard.
Firanen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Combs trying to control the position.
Firanen trying to control but Combs is working from the bottom.
Combs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Firanen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Firanen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Combs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Firanen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Firanen stays in close to Combs's body and controls the position. #T3#
Firanen won't allow Combs to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Firanen has gone for a leg lock! Combs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Firanen's guard.#REVR#
Firanen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Firanen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Combs's guard. #REVB#
Firanen postures up.
Firanen trying to control but Combs is working from the bottom.
Firanen won't allow Combs to sweep him here. #SUB#
Combs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Combs keeping moving, preventing Firanen from controlling successfully.
Combs has his hands on Firanen's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Firanen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Combs dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Combs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Firanen pulls Combs in close to his closed guard and prevents Combs from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Firanen has his foot on Combs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Combs works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Firanen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Combs throws a head kick but Firanen moves out of range. #CL#
Combs rushes Firanen and presses him up against the cage.
Firanen gets through Combs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Firanen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Firanen.
Combs trying to control but Firanen postures up.
Combs really is a fat lump.#SUB2#
Firanen is trying to work for a kimura but Combs is defending well.
Firanen is pressing down on Combs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Combs is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs is not content to let Firanen control the position.#SUB2#
Firanen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T1#
Combs is refusing to be controlled, as Firanen sits in half guard.
Firanen prevents Combs from improving his position.
Combs is trying to control but can't.
Firanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Combs is trying to stand back up but Firanen is controlling him #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Firanen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Combs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Combs tries to get to full guard but Firanen has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Firanen is looking for a kimura but Combs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Firanen to get the leverage.
Firanen is looking to take a break and control but Combs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Combs is looking to control Firanen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Combs avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Firanen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD2#
Combs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Firanen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Firanen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Firanen works over Combs with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Combs keeping moving, preventing Firanen from controlling successfully.
Kai Firanen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Firanen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Combs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Firanen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Combs dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Firanen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Combs is one step ahead there.
Firanen is breathing heavily.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Firanen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Combs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Combs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Firanen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Combs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Firanen is working an open guard so Combs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Firanen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Combs pushes Firanen off but Firanen dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Firanen 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#
Firanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Combs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Combs. #TD2#
Firanen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Combs is looking to control Firanen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Combs avoid being mounted?
Firanen is looking to take a break and control but Combs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Firanen wants to pass the guard but Combs is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs is looking for a sweep. Firanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Firanen is working for a submission of some sort.
Combs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Firanen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Firanen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES#
Combs kicks Firanen off and gets to his feet.
Firanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Firanen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Alfred Combs has been cut.#TD2#
Firanen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Combs wants to control but Firanen postures up.#SUB2#
Firanen tries for a kimura but Combs is defending well. #SUB2#
Firanen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Combs has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Firanen but great work by Combs.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Firanen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Firanen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Combs cracks Firanen with a big elbow.
Firanen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Combs off and has taken his back!
Firanen gets his hands free as Combs looks to control.
Kai Firanen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Firanen tries to keep control of the position but Combs is staying busy.
Combs wants to get back to his feet.
Firanen is not going to allow Combs to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Firanen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3#
Firanen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #SUB2#
Combs defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Firanen's arms.
Firanen avoiding Combs 's attempts to control his hands.
Firanen controlling well, preventing Combs from escaping the position.
Combs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Combs is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Combs is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Combs prevents Firanen from getting a body triangle.
Combs is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Combs trying to get back to his feet but Firanen is in full control for now.
Firanen keeps control of the position easily here as Combs tries to buck him off. #SUB2#
Firanen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Combs has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Alfred Combs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Firanen is not going to allow Combs to sit and survive in this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kai Firanen.
Well Firanen 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Firanen!

Event: AFE: Start
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Firanen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Van Leakenstien postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Leakenstien wants to control from the top but Firanen keeps moving.
Van Leakenstien looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Firanen looking to control.
Firanen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Van Leakenstien trying to control the position from guard on top but Firanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Firanen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Firanen tries to get out of the position.
Firanen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Van Leakenstien wants to stand but Firanen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Firanen trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Leakenstien wants to control from the top but Firanen keeps moving.
Firanen seems keen to control Van Leakenstien's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1##CL2#
Van Leakenstien clinches.
Van Leakenstien working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#
It looks like Kai Firanen has been cut.#BC#
Firanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Firanen jumps guard but Van Leakenstien stands there with Firanen around his waist. Firanen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Firanen gets control of Van Leakenstien's arms and successfully pulls guard. Firanen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Van Leakenstien wants to get up but he can't break Firanen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Van Leakenstien postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Leakenstien lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Van Leakenstien trying to stand up but can't free himself from Firanen's guard.
Firanen wants to sweep here but Van Leakenstien controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Leakenstien tries to stand but Firanen is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Firanen has his foot on Van Leakenstien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Leakenstien works his way back into a safe position though.
Firanen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Van Leakenstien won't allow Firanen to get back to his feet.
Van Leakenstien won't allow Firanen to sweep him here.
Van Leakenstien trying to control but Firanen is working from the bottom.
Firanen trying to control the position here. #T3#
Van Leakenstien wants to stand but Firanen has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Firanen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Van Leakenstien closes the distance and pushes Firanen back into the cage.#BC2#
Van Leakenstien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Van Leakenstien rushes Firanen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Leakenstien softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Firanen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Van Leakenstien is trying to break free.#TD#
Firanen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Firanen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Firanen is breathing heavily.
Van Leakenstien would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Van Leakenstien working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Firanen's head.#T4#
Van Leakenstien throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Firanen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Leakenstien is aware though and is defending well.
Firanen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Van Leakenstien wants to stand but Firanen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Firanen keeping moving, preventing Van Leakenstien from controlling successfully.
Firanen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Van Leakenstien is controlling him.
Van Leakenstien postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Leakenstien wants to control from the top but Firanen keeps moving.
Firanen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Van Leakenstien controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Van Leakenstien dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kai Firanen'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#
Firanen fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Firanen gets tackled into the cage by Van Leakenstien. Van Leakenstien maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Van Leakenstien's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Firanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Van Leakenstien has Firanen up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Van Leakenstien gets control of Firanen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Van Leakenstien will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Firanen landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Van Leakenstien has his feet on Firanen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Van Leakenstien moves into range and clinches up with Firanen.
Firanen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Leakenstien pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1##TD2#
Van Leakenstien jumps guard.
Firanen works over Van Leakenstien with some ground and pound from guard.
Firanen looking to sit in guard and control but Van Leakenstien gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Van Leakenstien must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Firanen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Leakenstien is trying to stand up here but Firanen is controlling him well. #SUB#
Firanen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Leakenstien has managed to free his arm - good work.
Van Leakenstien is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Van Leakenstien wants to get back to his feet.
Firanen is keen to just control but Van Leakenstien is a slippery customer.
Van Leakenstien flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SU#
Firanen decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL2#
Van Leakenstien clinches up with Firanen and pushes him back against the cage.
Firanen tries to land a knee to the head but Van Leakenstien blocks with his arms.
Firanen is looking to control Van Leakenstien's arms but Van Leakenstien gets an underhook and turns him. Now Firanen has his back to the cage.
Firanen tries to throw a body punch but Van Leakenstien avoids it by throwing Firanen back against the cage.
Firanen is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Firanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3##BC#
Firanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Leakenstien misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Van Leakenstien has closed the distance and engaged Firanen in a clinch. #BC2#
Van Leakenstien breaks from the clinch.
Firanen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Van Leakenstien closes the distance and clinches.
Graham Van Leakenstien seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Leakenstien is trying to break the clinch but Firanen is controlling him.#BC2#
Van Leakenstien breaks the clinch.
Firanen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Van Leakenstien closes the distance and pushes Firanen back into the cage.#BC2#
Van Leakenstien escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Firanen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Van Leakenstien throws a big elbow that misses.
Van Leakenstien would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Van Leakenstien content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Firanen looking for a sweep. Not yet Firanen, not yet.
Van Leakenstien has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Leakenstien is looking to stand up but Firanen won't let him.
Firanen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
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!
Firanen trying to control the position here.
Van Leakenstien trying to control but Firanen is working from the bottom.
Van Leakenstien throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Firanen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU2#
Van Leakenstien gets to his feet - Firanen follows without any prompting.
Nice shot by Van Leakenstien.#CL2#
Van Leakenstien gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Van Leakenstien decides to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Van Leakenstien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kai Firanen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Van Leakenstien scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Firanen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Van Leakenstien tries to advance to mount but can't.
Firanen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Van Leakenstien asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Firanen is looking to regain half guard here but Van Leakenstien keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Leakenstien trying to control the position but Firanen is working away. #SU2#
Van Leakenstien decides to stand up, so the ref orders Firanen to his feet. #T1#
Firanen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Leakenstien as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Leakenstien lands a two punch combo. #CL2#
Van Leakenstien moves into the clinch.
Firanen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Leakenstien just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Van Leakenstien pulls guard successfully.
Firanen wants to control from the top but Van Leakenstien keeps moving.
Van Leakenstien will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Van Leakenstien is looking to stand up but Firanen isn't so interested in that idea.
Firanen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2##ES2#
Van Leakenstien manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Van Leakenstien jumps guard.
Firanen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SUB#
Firanen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Van Leakenstien is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Van Leakenstien has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Van Leakenstien wanted to stand there but Firanen had control of the position.
Firanen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Van Leakenstien postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Firanen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Van Leakenstien would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Van Leakenstien is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Firanen wants to stand but Van Leakenstien is controlling the position.
Van Leakenstien works over Firanen with some ground and pound from guard.
Kai Firanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Firanen keeping moving, preventing Van Leakenstien from controlling successfully.
Van Leakenstien distracts Firanen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Graham Van Leakenstien is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Leakenstien trying to control the position from guard on top but Firanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Van Leakenstien gets to his feet - Firanen follows without any prompting.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Van Leakenstien!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2016

#R1##CL#
Firanen closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Firanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Firanen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lepijewitz sprawls well initially but Firanen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Firanen wants to stand up but Lepijewitz is controlling the position. #SUB#
Firanen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Firanen tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Firanen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lepijewitz taking some punishment here, with Firanen in his half guard.
Lepijewitz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Firanen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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. Firanen connects with a nice short shot to Lepijewitz's temple. #T1#
Firanen controlling the action here.
Firanen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lepijewitz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Firanen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Firanen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lepijewitz for as long as he can get away with.
Lepijewitz is trying to stand up here but Firanen is controlling him well.
Firanen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lepijewitz punching from the bottom.
Firanen stops Lepijewitz from getting back to his feet.
Lepijewitz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ground and pound from Firanen.
Well, if Firanen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Firanen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Firanen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD#
Firanen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lepijewitz's guard.
Lepijewitz wants to stand up but Firanen is controlling him.
Firanen distracts Lepijewitz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Lepijewitz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Firanen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Firanen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Firanen pushing down on Lepijewitz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lepijewitz wants to control but Firanen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lepijewitz has hold of Firanen's hands but Firanen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Firanen content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Firanen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Firanen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Firanen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Firanen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lepijewitz is just riding it out for now. Firanen eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Firanen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Lepijewitz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lepijewitz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Firanen. #BC#
Firanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lepijewitz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Firanen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Firanen has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lepijewitz doesn't defend quickly enough and Firanen has managed to lock this one up! Can Lepijewitz escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Firanen on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kai Firanen!

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