Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 839 Sitsongrit vs. Sosa
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Kansalainen throws a head kick but Active moves out of range.
Active misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Active misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Active moves out of range of the body kick.
Active tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kansalainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kansalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Active throws out the jab.
Kansalainen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Active takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Active checks a leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Active sees it coming and moves out of range.
Active has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kansalainen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kansalainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Active fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kansalainen sprawls well initially but Active persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Kansalainen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Active tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kansalainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Active throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Active lands a body shot.
Kansalainen misses with a body kick.
Active avoids the head kick by Kansalainen.
Active swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kansalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Active swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Active looks to throw the jab but Kansalainen is out of range.
Tapani Kansalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Active misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice cross by Active.
Active connects with a body shot that sends Kansalainen's belly button to the back.
Active misses with a takedown attempt - Kansalainen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kansalainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kansalainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Active has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Active and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Active's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Active duly obliges.
Kansalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body.
Active shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kansalainen as he avoids it easily.
Tapani Kansalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radio Active.
Kansalainen defending well as Active loads up on a big left hand.
Kansalainen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Active.
Active misses the jab.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Kansalainen cracks Active with an open hand slap.
Kansalainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kansalainen misses with a leg kick.
A big right from Active misses.
Kansalainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Active tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kansalainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Active.
Kansalainen misses with a straight left.
Active tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kansalainen defends well and Active ends up having to push Kansalainen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Active catches Kansalainen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Active looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
A nice combination there by Active.
Kansalainen cracks Active with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kansalainen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fighters circling - Active throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Active throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Active looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.
Kansalainen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Active tries to clinch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Active moves to clinch but Kansalainen breaks away
and Kansalainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Active tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Active.
A low kick lands for Kansalainen.
Kansalainen checks a low kick from Active.
Active misses with a wild body shot.
Kansalainen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kansalainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kansalainen wants to land a leg kick but Active is out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a body kick.
Active moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Active shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kansalainen but Kansalainen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Active closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No joy there for Active, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Active. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansalainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Active manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Active connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kansalainen. Kansalainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Active moved away.
Kansalainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Kansalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Active.
Kansalainen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Active takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Active throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Active misses its intended target.
Kansalainen scores with a kick to the body.
Active takes one on the button.
Active tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kansalainen scores with a head kick.
Active misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Active closes the distance and clinches.
Kansalainen misses with some punches.
Kansalainen lands with a right to the head.
Active misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Active.
Kansalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Active.
Kansalainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kansalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Active tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Active goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tapani Kansalainen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kansalainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A good leg kick by Kansalainen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kansalainen.
Active looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
Kansalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kansalainen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kansalainen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Active.
Active looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Kansalainen. No joy for Active on that attempt.
Kansalainen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Active stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansalainen.#CL2#
Active has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen tries a body shot but Active blocks it.
Active fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Active tries to throw a body punch but Kansalainen avoids it by throwing Active back against the cage.
Kansalainen tries to pull guard but Active holds him up against the cage and eventually Kansalainen drops back down to his feet.
Active lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kansalainen backwards.
Kansalainen blocks an uppercut.
Kansalainen pushes Active back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Kansalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Active breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Active checks a low kick from Kansalainen.
Active misses with a series of wild punches.
Active tried to score with a low kick but Kansalainen checks it.
Kansalainen lands a nice shot that snaps Active's head back.
Kansalainen throws a wild body kick that Active sees coming a mile off.
Active takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Active swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Active misses with a two punch combination.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Active sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kansalainen throws a wild body kick that Active sees coming a mile off.
Active blocks the body kick.
Active scores with a jab to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kansalainen.
Active throws a nice inside leg kick.
Active swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Kansalainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Active.
It looked like Kansalainen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Active.
Active swinging wildly here.
Kansalainen thumps Active with a low kick.
A big left from Kansalainen misses.
Active throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansalainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Active.
A jab from Kansalainen does it's job there.
Active checks a low kick from Kansalainen.
Active needs to keep his hands up - Kansalainen had a free shot at his head there.
Kansalainen thows a body kick. Active tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Active swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Active scores with a jab.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen cracks Active with a good jab.#T3#
Active keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Kansalainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Active misses with a hook.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Active moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Kansalainen.
Active throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Active misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen with the inside leg kick.
Kansalainen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Active misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Active missing with a left hand there. Kansalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Active finds it's way through Kansalainen's defenses.
A bone on bone clash there as Active blocks the leg kick.
Active misses with a body shot.
Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Active.
Active slips a jab and a cross from Kansalainen. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansalainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Active ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansalainen throws a front kick that sends Active stumbling back into the cage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Active lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kansalainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kansalainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Active throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Kansalainen. Those never looked like landing.
Active changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Active throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kansalainen misses with a kick to the body.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Active is just out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Active counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Active has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kansalainen.
The fighters circling - Active throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Active moves away from the strike by Kansalainen.
Nice shot by Active.
Kansalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Active's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Active throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Nice jab there from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Active's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Active. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kansalainen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Active takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Active throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tapani Kansalainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Active jabs Kansalainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Active bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Active takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from Active. Those never looked like landing.
Kansalainen scores with a decent looking hook.
Active throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Active checks the leg kick.
Kansalainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Active checks the leg kick nicely there.
Active tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Active shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Kansalainen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Active stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen cracks Active with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Active ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen connects with a looping right hand.
Active fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kansalainen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Active clobbers Kansalainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kansalainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kansalainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2#
Active drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kansalainen is not content to let Active control the position.
Active working the body and head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ground and pound from Active seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Active trying to control the position but Kansalainen is working away.
Active working the ground and pound.
Radio Active has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tapani Kansalainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tapani Kansalainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Active prevents Kansalainen from escaping the position.
Active landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kansalainen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Active landing a few strikes.
Kansalainen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Active wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Active trying to control the position but Kansalainen is working away.
Active works to advance to full mount. Kansalainen defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Active tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Active throwing strikes here but Kansalainen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T3#
Active throwing strikes here but Kansalainen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Active throwing strikes here but Kansalainen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Active postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kansalainen looks a forlorn figure.
Active thowing shots but they're missing.
Active has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Active has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kansalainen's face.
Kansalainen tries to buck Active off but he can't manage it.
Active cracks Kansalainen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Active is landing with some decent strikes but Kansalainen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Active lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kansalainen hang on?
Active working the ground and pound effectively.
Active throws a wild left hand from mount and Kansalainen manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Active is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
Kansalainen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Active.
Kansalainen keeping moving, preventing Active from controlling successfully.
Active cracks Kansalainen with a solid left hand.
Active stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kansalainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Active in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Active lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kansalainen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Active.
Active lands a couple of digs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Radio Active comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kansalainen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapani Kansalainen!
Tapani Kansalainen 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: SYN 830 Krison vs. Duranto III
Date: Sep 05, 2021

#R1#
Kansalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Kansalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kansalainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Kettu moved out of range.
Kansalainen walks into a left hand.
Kettu throws a shot to the body.
Kettu looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
Kansalainen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kettu.
Kansalainen scores with a jab.
Kettu misses with a straight right.
Kansalainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kettu misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kettu misses with a two punch combination.
Kansalainen misses with a hook
and Kettu counters with a series of strikes. Kansalainen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kettu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kettu takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the side of Kettu's head but Kettu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kettu cracks a nice hook into Kansalainen's ribs.
Kansalainen looks to land a combination but Kettu avoids it well. #T1#
Kansalainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansalainen wants to land a leg kick but Kettu is out of range.
Kansalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kettu.
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu missing with a left hand there. Kansalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansalainen is looking for a counter combo.
Kansalainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kettu counters with a nice uppercut.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
Kansalainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kettu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kansalainen throws a looping overhand right but Kettu ducks down to avoid it.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kansalainen works the jab nicely.
Kettu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kansalainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kettu misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Kettu moves out of range as Kansalainen throws a body kick.
Kansalainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kettu misses with a straight right.
Kansalainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kettu misses with the combination.
Kansalainen punishes Kettu's body with a nice straight punch.
Kansalainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen is looking to chop away at Kettu's legs.
Nice defenses there by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kettu misses with a looping right.
Kansalainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kettu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Kettu checks a leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kettu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kansalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kansalainen takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Kettu ducks right into an uppercut from Kansalainen.
Kettu throws a lazy uppercut
and Kansalainen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kansalainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kansalainen misses with a right hand
and Kettu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kettu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kansalainen circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Kansalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kettu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kettu throws an overhand right that lands on Kansalainen's shoulder, as Kansalainen tries to avoid the shot.
Kansalainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kettu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but Kansalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansalainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kettu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut
and Kettu counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
Kettu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kansalainen feints and then cracks Kettu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kettu down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansalainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kettu throws a big shot that misses.
Kansalainen defending well as Kettu loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Kansalainen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kettu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kettu throws out a loose jab but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kansalainen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kettu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kettu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kettu works Kansalainen's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Kansalainen misses.
Kettu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kansalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kettu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tapani Kansalainen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kansalainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kettu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kansalainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kettu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kettu. That did some damage!
Kansalainen moves out of range as Kettu strikes.
Kansalainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kansalainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kettu was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
Kettu misses with a double jab
and Kansalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kettu.
A bone on bone clash there as Kettu blocks the leg kick.
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen throws a leg kick
and Kettu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Esa Kettu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kettu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab. #T1#
Kansalainen tries to score with a low kick but Kettu moves his leg out of the way.
Kansalainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kansalainen tries a low kick but Kettu avoids it.
Kansalainen moves out of range as Kettu strikes.
Kettu throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses the body punch
and Kettu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kettu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kansalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kettu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kansalainen.
Kettu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kettu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kansalainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Kansalainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good exchange - Kansalainen coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Kansalainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen thows a leg kick but Kettu checks it
and Kettu counters with a straight right hand.
Kettu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kansalainen.#T2#
Kansalainen moves away from the strike by Kettu.
Kansalainen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kettu just manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kettu counters with a nice uppercut.
Kettu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kettu swings widly with a right hand
and Kansalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kansalainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen works the jab nicely.
Kettu scores with a hook.
Kansalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kettu.
Kettu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kansalainen can pounce on him.
Kettu moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Kettu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kettu looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.
Kettu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kansalainen can pounce on him.
Kansalainen is looking to slow Kettu down with leg kicks.
A punch combination from Kettu misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kansalainen feints and then cracks Kettu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kettu down.
Kettu throws a nice looking combination but Kansalainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kettu digs a good hook to Kansalainen's body. #T3#
A good leg kick by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kettu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kansalainen eats them both and turns towards Kettu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A slow jab from Kettu misses its intended target.
Kansalainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kettu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kansalainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kansalainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kansalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kettu.
Kansalainen throws a body punch but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kettu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kansalainen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kettu moves forwards but Kansalainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kettu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu misses with a two punch combination.
Kansalainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kansalainen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Kansalainen as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Kettu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kettu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kansalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kettu throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Kettu lands a jab to the head.
Kettu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kansalainen.
Kettu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kansalainen is looking to slow Kettu down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Kansalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target.
Kettu misses with a two punch combination.
Kettu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kansalainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kettu is able to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kettu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kettu misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Esa Kettu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Kettu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kettu blocks a jab.
Kettu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kansalainen with a body shot.
Kettu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Kansalainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kansalainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kansalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Kettu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kansalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Kettu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kettu.
Kettu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kettu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kettu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good exchange - Kansalainen coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen with a nice cross.
Nice body punch from Kettu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kettu.
Kansalainen dodges the punch combination from Kettu. #T1#
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansalainen.
Kettu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kansalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kettu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Kettu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kettu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kettu.
Kansalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kettu.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
Kansalainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kansalainen lands a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kansalainen.
Kettu scores with a jab to the jaw.
A combination from Kettu does no damage.
Kettu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kettu misses with a two punch combination.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Kettu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kettu misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kettu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kettu slips under a jab.
Kansalainen lands a really nice looking cross but Kettu seems unphased.
Kettu avoids the head kick by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands with a good body shot.
Kettu throws a hook but Kansalainen avoids it easily.
Kettu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kettu with a nice cross.
Kettu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kettu throws a hook but Kansalainen avoids it easily.
Kettu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kettu looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Kettu slips a straight right by Kansalainen.
A slow jab from Kettu misses its intended target.
Kettu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kansalainen.
Kansalainen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kansalainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kettu defending well as Kansalainen loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kettu! But no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kansalainen.
Kansalainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kansalainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kettu at a distance.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Kansalainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen wants to land a leg kick but Kettu is out of range.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Kettu sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
A leg kick checked by Kettu.
Kansalainen swings widly with a right hand
and Kettu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kansalainen throws a low kick, looking for Kettu's leg but Kettu calmly moves out of range.
Kansalainen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kettu counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kettu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kansalainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kansalainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu.
Kansalainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kettu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kansalainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kettu missing with a left hand there. Kansalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kettu lands a right hook to the body.
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick which misses Kettu's front leg but catches the back leg as Kettu tries to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tapani Kansalainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kansalainen 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esa Kettu!
During a confident post fight interview, Esa Kettu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 817 Mumu 3.0 vs. Simon
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Von Hayek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Kansalainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Hayek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Hayek throws a counter combo.
Kansalainen throws the left hand but Von Hayek avoids the punch easily.
Von Hayek misses the jab.
Kansalainen wants to land a leg kick but Von Hayek is out of range.
Kansalainen looks to throw a body kick
letting Von Hayek counter with a right hand.
Von Hayek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
Kansalainen scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Kansalainen.
Kansalainen loads up on a big right hand but Von Hayek slips the punch.
Von Hayek takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've been informed that Von Hayek 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.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kansalainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Von Hayek has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Von Hayek and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Von Hayek misses with a body shot.
Von Hayek defending well as Kansalainen loads up on a big left hand.
Kansalainen jabs at Von Hayek's body.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Hayek avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws an overhand right that lands on Von Hayek's shoulder, as Von Hayek tries to avoid the shot.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Hayek.
Von Hayek has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen thows a body kick. Von Hayek tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kansalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Hayek swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kansalainen keeps Von Hayek at a distance using the push kick.
Von Hayek checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kansalainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kansalainen lands the left hand.
Von Hayek missing with a left hand there. Kansalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Kansalainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Von Hayek has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansalainen.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kansalainen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Kansalainen.
Von Hayek slips under a jab.
Von Hayek feints the counter takedown.
Von Hayek throws a hook to the side of Kansalainen's head but Kansalainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kansalainen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kansalainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kansalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Hayek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Hayek tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kansalainen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Von Hayek's hands.
Kansalainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Von Hayek.
Kansalainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Kansalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Kansalainen tried to score with a low kick but Von Hayek checks it.
Kansalainen throws a chopping leg kick but Von Hayek manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Von Hayek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kansalainen looks to throw the jab but Von Hayek is out of range.
Von Hayek throws out a counter right but Kansalainen avoids it with no problem.
Von Hayek blocks a low kick nicely.
Kansalainen throws a low kick but Von Hayek moves out of range easily.
Von Hayek tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kansalainen punishes Von Hayek's body with a nice straight punch.
Kansalainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Von Hayek's sensitive parts.
Von Hayek scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Von Hayek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kansalainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kansalainen, as that shot connected.
Kansalainen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
Von Hayek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Hayek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen moves away from the strike by Von Hayek.
Kansalainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Hayek counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot.
Von Hayek changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Von Hayek on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Hayek moves away.
Kansalainen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kansalainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kansalainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Von Hayek's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Von Hayek.
Von Hayek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kansalainen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kansalainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Kansalainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Hayek can do to turn this around?
Kansalainen throws the left hand but Von Hayek avoids the punch easily.
Von Hayek's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Von Hayek checks a leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Von Hayek might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kansalainen has got the better of the exchanges.
Kansalainen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Von Hayek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kansalainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Von Hayek has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Von Hayek and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Von Hayek appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Von Hayek checks a low kick from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen looks to land a body kick but Von Hayek moved away.
Kansalainen misses with a hook. Von Hayek ducked under it nicely.
Kansalainen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen feints and then cracks Von Hayek's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Von Hayek down.
Von Hayek throws an off balance right hand
and Kansalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kansalainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Von Hayek.#T1#
Kansalainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Kansalainen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Von Hayek takes a step back to recover.
Kansalainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kansalainen throws a lazy body kick
and Von Hayek counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Kansalainen misses #TD2#
and Von Hayek counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kansalainen!

Kansalainen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Von Hayek decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kansalainen's guard.

Kansalainen is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Von Hayek presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kansalainen's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Kansalainen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Von Hayek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kansalainen taking a breather.
Kansalainen is trying to break the clinch but Von Hayek is controlling him.
Von Hayek lands a left hand. #T2##TD2#
Von Hayek gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kansalainen regains guard.
Von Hayek postures up in Kansalainen's guard and throws a big left but Kansalainen blocks it.
Von Hayek lands a couple of elbows.
Von Hayek makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kansalainen wants to stand but Von Hayek is controlling the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kansalainen holds on and takes a little breather.
Von Hayek throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Kansalainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Von Hayek defends it easily.
Von Hayek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Hayek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Von Hayek postures up in Kansalainen's guard and throws a big left but Kansalainen blocks it.
Von Hayek lands a couple of digs.
Von Hayek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Kansalainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Von Hayek is posturing up here but Kansalainen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Von Hayek tries to roll out but it's too tight and Von Hayek has to tap! Slick submission there by Kansalainen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tapani Kansalainen!
A very excited looking Tapani Kansalainen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SYN 799 Toivonen vs Crosby
Date: May 21, 2021

#R1#
Starman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kansalainen misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Starman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Starman there.
Starman stalling away here and it's allowed Kansalainen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kansalainen is pulling down on Starman's head to control his posture. #ES#
Kansalainen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Starman pushes Kansalainen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Kansalainen breaks the clinch.
Starman scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Starman slips under a jab from Kansalainen.
Starman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Kansalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Starman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Starman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Starman slips under a jab from Kansalainen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Starman! But no joy.
Kansalainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Starman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kansalainen throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Starman counter with a right hand.
Kansalainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Starman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Starman. Those never looked like landing.
Kansalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Kansalainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kansalainen defending well as Starman loads up on a big left hand.
Starman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kansalainen throws a low kick but Starman moves out of range easily.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Starman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.#CL2#
Starman closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Kansalainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Starman backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Starman manages to break the clinch.
Starman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kansalainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Starman fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Starman misses.
Starman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen throws a lazy right hand but Starman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Starman moves out of range of the strikes.
Kansalainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Starman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tapani Kansalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kansalainen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Starman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
Kansalainen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kansalainen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kansalainen is looking to slow Starman down with leg kicks.
Starman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Starman drops his hands momentarily and Kansalainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kansalainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Starman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Starman thuds his right hand into Kansalainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Starman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Starman throws out a counter right but Kansalainen avoids it with no problem.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Starman moves away.
Starman moves out of range of the body kick.
Kansalainen throws a shot from downtown. Starman moves away and avoids it.
Kansalainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Starman feints the counter takedown.
Starman moves out of range of the strikes.
Starman dips to his left and cracks Kansalainen with an uppercut!
Starman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Kansalainen misses.
Starman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kansalainen throws out a leg kick but Starman moves out of range and Kansalainen only half commits.
A low kick from Kansalainen is predictable there
and Starman counters with a straight right hand.
Starman misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Kansalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Starman throws a looping overhand right but Kansalainen ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Kansalainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Starman slips a straight right by Kansalainen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen slips a jab from Starman.
Starman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kansalainen to score with a decent uppercut.
Starman slips under a jab.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kansalainen throws the kick towards the body but Starman avoids it.
Kansalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Starman.
Kansalainen scores with a hook to the body. Starman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick
and Starman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kansalainen swings for the body but Starman moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kansalainen thumps Starman with a low kick.
Starman throws a jab when Kansalainen was well out of range.
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. Starman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tapani Kansalainen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Starman blocks the leg kick.
Starman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kansalainen with a body shot.
Kansalainen misses with a hook.
Starman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kansalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Kansalainen lands with a slapping head kick.
Kansalainen lands a body shot.
Starman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kansalainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Starman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansalainen.
Starman blocks a low kick nicely.
Tapani Kansalainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Kansalainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Starman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen throws the left hand but Starman avoids the punch easily.
Starman blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Starman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kansalainen throws a right and a left that Starman avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Starman. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansalainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Starman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Starman! But no joy.
Starman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kansalainen. Kansalainen obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
A good leg kick by Kansalainen.
Starman misses with a body shot.
Kansalainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Starman counters with a nice body shot.
Starman jabs Kansalainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kansalainen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Starman misses with a hook.
Kansalainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Starman defending well as Kansalainen loads up on a big left hand.
Kansalainen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Starman's head.
Kansalainen throws a right hand that Starman ducks under and follows up with a left that Starman also avoids with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Starman misses.
Kansalainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kansalainen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot.
Starman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A leg kick checked by Starman.
Kansalainen walks into a jab.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Starman. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Kansalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kansalainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Starman.
A clash of legs there as Starman blocks the low kick.
Kansalainen cracks Starman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Starman just misses with a punch to the body.
Starman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Starman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kansalainen.
Starman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Starman moves out of range as Kansalainen throws a body kick.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Starman blocks it.
Kansalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Starman throws out the jab.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Starman.
Kansalainen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Starman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kansalainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Starman's sensitive parts.
Starman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kansalainen is fending him off so far but Starman persists. Nope, Kansalainen circles away and we're back to standing.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Starman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Starman throws a hook but Kansalainen blocks it.
Kansalainen is looking to land body kicks.
Starman throws a hook to the side of Kansalainen's head but Kansalainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kansalainen thows a body kick. Starman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Starman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Starman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Starman.
Kansalainen tries to land a front kick but Starman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Starman lands with a shot to the body.
Starman misses with a few strikes there.
Starman throws a lazy right hand but Kansalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansalainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Starman! But no joy.
Starman throws a shot from downtown. Kansalainen moves away and avoids it.
Kansalainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Starman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Starman shoots in for a takedown but Kansalainen shows good takedown defense.
Starman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kansalainen misses with a hook.
Kansalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Nice body kick there by Kansalainen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Starman takes one on the button.
Kansalainen wants to slow Starman down by chopping away at his legs.
Kansalainen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Starman scores with a sloppy right hand. Kansalainen should have avoided that one.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Starman.
Starman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Starman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Starman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Starman throws a right hand that Kansalainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Kansalainen also avoids with ease.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Starman clinches up against the cage.
Starman doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Kansalainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Starman's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tapani Kansalainen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kansalainen thumps Starman with a low kick.
Starman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Starman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Starman thuds his right hand into Kansalainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Starman lands a body shot. #TD2#
Starman looking to score a takedown here. Kansalainen is defending well but Starman drives through and ends up in Kansalainen's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starman wants to control from the top but Kansalainen keeps moving.
Starman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Starman tries to free his leg and advance position but Kansalainen is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kansalainen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1##SUB#
Starman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Starman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Starman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Starman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kansalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kansalainen trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice jab there from Starman.
The crowd cheers as Kansalainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Starman doesn't seem phased though.
Tapani Kansalainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Starman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Starman counter with a right hand.
Kansalainen tries to land a leg kick but Starman saw it coming and moves away.
Starman looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the liver by Starman. Beautiful body shot.
Starman lands a head shot.
Kansalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left and a right from Kansalainen both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansalainen digs a good hook to Starman's body.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Starman moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Kansalainen is predictable there
and Starman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Starman misses with a wild body shot.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the head.
Kansalainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Starman.
A countering left hand to the body from Starman misses.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Starman is just out of range.
Starman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kansalainen defends it well.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Kansalainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kansalainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kansalainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Starman.
Kansalainen slips a straight right by Starman.
Kansalainen lands with a straight right. Starman didn't see that one coming.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut. Starman saw that one coming.
Kansalainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Starman misses with a body shot.
Kansalainen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Starman looks to land a combination but Kansalainen avoids it well.
Starman lands with a shot to the body.
Starman throws a series of punches but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Starman moves away.
Starman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kansalainen has time to react.
Starman ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
Starman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a low kick, looking for Starman's leg but Starman calmly moves out of range.
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Starman moves away.
John Starman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen misses with a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Starman.
Starman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Starman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen feints and then cracks Starman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Starman down.
Starman slips under a jab from Kansalainen.
Starman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kansalainen walks into a jab.
Starman misses with a left hand
and Kansalainen counters with a straight right hand.
Kansalainen throws a front kick aimed at Starman's knee but Starman avoids it well.
Starman blocks a jab.
Kansalainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kansalainen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Starman counters with a nice uppercut.
Starman tries to clinch up but Kansalainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Starman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kansalainen.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Starman.
I think Kansalainen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapani Kansalainen!
After the fight, Tapani Kansalainen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
John Starman spoke after the fight, saying 'Come on not again!'.

Event: Syn Kerr vs Zulu
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1#
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Sea sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sea smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sea bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kansalainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Sea lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sea scores with a jab. Kansalainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kansalainen blocks a jab.
Kansalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sea takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that misses.
Kansalainen throws a jab when Sea was well out of range.
A lazy left from Sea finds it's target.
Sea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sea lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kansalainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kansalainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansalainen lunges at Sea with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sea's hand.
Sea tries to work over Kansalainen's front leg with a kick but Kansalainen checks it.
Sea looks to land a body kick but Kansalainen moved away.
Kansalainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kansalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sea.
Kansalainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Sea takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good leg kick by Sea. #T1#
Sea misses the shot to the body.
Kansalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Kansalainen.
Sea swinging wildly here.
Sea lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sea fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kansalainen is out of range.
Sea is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Decent striking displayed by Sea there.
Sea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
A big left from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sea manages to avoid it.
Sea slips under a jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sea.
Sea throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kansalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sea throws out the jab.
Sea takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Kansalainen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sea stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansalainen.
A leg kick checked by Sea.
Kansalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Sea counters with a leg kick.
Kansalainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sea.
Sea throws a hook but Kansalainen blocks it.
Kansalainen throws a fast counter high kick but Sea manages to duck under it in time.
Kansalainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sea. That did some damage!
Kansalainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Sea.
Sea ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
Sea connects with an inside leg kick.
Sea pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kansalainen is out of range and Sea settles back down.
Kansalainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sea can pounce on him.
Sea fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sea misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kansalainen.
Good shot there by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands an overhand right.#T3#
Sea has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Sea.
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body.
Kansalainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sea.
Kansalainen throws a shot from downtown. Sea moves away and avoids it.
Sea thuds his shin into the meat of Kansalainen's side.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sea - that will leave a mark!
Sea throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sea is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sea getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sea lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sea moves out of range of the strikes.
Kansalainen clobbers Sea with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sea misses with a wild body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kansalainen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A low kick from Sea is predictable there
and Kansalainen counters with a good low kick that Sea was not able to check.
Sea looks to land a body kick but Kansalainen moved away.#T4#
Kansalainen throws out a leg kick but Sea moves out of range and Kansalainen only half commits.
Sea connects with a single shot there.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kansalainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Kansalainen looks to land a combination but Sea avoids it well.
Sea misses with a looping left.
Kansalainen throws a push kick but Sea slaps the foot to one side.
Kansalainen moves out of range as Sea strikes.
Sea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Sea checks it.
Kansalainen scores with a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Sea blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sea misses the target.
Kansalainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kansalainen misses with a kick to the body
and Sea counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sea is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sea looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kansalainen looks to land a body kick but Sea moved away.
Sea throws a body kick that misses.
Sea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Sea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Coral Sea will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kansalainen with a jab.
Kansalainen throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Kansalainen forces Sea back against the cage and clinches.
Sea wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kansalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kansalainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kansalainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sea backwards.
Sea blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Sea breaks the clinch.
Sea slips under a jab from Kansalainen.
Sea scores with a jab to the body.
Kansalainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Sea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danga de danga de dang - Kansalainen scores with a four punch combination!
Sea scores with a nice strike.
Sea moves out of range of the strikes.
Kansalainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kansalainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kansalainen is looking to clinch. #T1#
Sea motions for Kansalainen to come forward. Sea throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Sea misses its target.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Sea.
Sea stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansalainen.
Sea cracks Kansalainen with an open hand slap.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sea throwing a counter right hand but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Sea throws a leg kick but Kansalainen checks it.
Kansalainen pushes Sea away with a front kick.
Sea is looking to chop away at Kansalainen's legs.
It seemed like Kansalainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sea has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kansalainen.
Sea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sea lands a really nice looking cross but Kansalainen seems unphased.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sea. That's going to slow Kansalainen down.
Kansalainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Sea's head.
Sea shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch lands to the side of Sea 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Sea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Sea with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kansalainen to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Sea moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sea on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kansalainen swings widly with a right hand
and Sea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Kansalainen misses
and Sea counters with a right hand to the body.
Sea attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansalainen checks a low kick from Sea.
Kansalainen throws a counter combo.
Kansalainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kansalainen tries a low kick but Sea avoids it.
Sea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sea.
Sea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kansalainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sea sizes up Kansalainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sea just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Kansalainen with a nice calf kick.
Sea blocks a jab.
Sea misses with a series of wild punches.
Sea on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kansalainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sea. That did some damage!
Kansalainen throws a front kick aimed at Sea's knee but Sea avoids it well.
Sea feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kansalainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
An inside leg kick from Sea misses.
Kansalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kansalainen tries to score with a low kick but Sea moves his leg out of the way.
Kansalainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Sea avoids it easily.
Kansalainen lands a head kick. Sea smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansalainen takes a swing at Sea's ribcage but misses.
Sea chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kansalainen can pounce on him. #T4#
Kansalainen throws a solid leg kick but Sea takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kansalainen.
Sea swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Sea sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kansalainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
Sea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sea blocks a jab.
Kansalainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kansalainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Seas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sea scores with a punch to the head.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the side of Sea's head but Sea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sea.
Kansalainen moves away from the strike by Sea.
Kansalainen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sea throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kansalainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kansalainen tries to land a leg kick but Sea saw it coming and moves away.
Sea lands with a cross.
Sea scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tapani Kansalainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A good leg kick by Sea.
A clash of legs there as Sea blocks the low kick.
Kansalainen jabs Sea right on the nose. Sea blinks but takes it well.
Kansalainen misses with a left hand
and Sea counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kansalainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sea. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sea lands a jab to the head.
Sea avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands a body shot.
It looks like Sea has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that misses.
Sea attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sea throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kansalainen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansalainen jabs at Sea's body.
A clash of legs there as Kansalainen blocks the low kick.
Kansalainen throws a fast counter high kick but Sea manages to duck under it in time.
Jab by Sea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansalainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sea keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Kansalainen tests Sea's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sea looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sea throws the kick towards the body but Kansalainen avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kansalainen.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Kansalainen tries a quick counter leg kick but Sea is wise to it.
Sea fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kansalainen.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
Sea checks the leg kick.
Sea goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Sea checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sea throws a sloppy body shot
and Kansalainen counters with a good low kick that Sea was not able to check.
Sea keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sea lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kansalainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kansalainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sea takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sea on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sea checks a leg kick.#T2#
Kansalainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sea. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen tries to land a leg kick but Sea saw it coming and moves away.
Kansalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sea.
Kansalainen with a nice cross.
Sea throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sea stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansalainen.
Sea throws a body shot but no joy.
Sea throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kansalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Kansalainen tenderised Sea's leg. Sea is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kansalainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sea takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kansalainen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sea.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Sea moved away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kansalainen.
Sea tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kansalainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sea throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice cross by Sea.#T3#
Sea looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
Sea tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut. Sea saw that one coming.
Sea scores with a nice strike.
Sea misses with a right hand
and Kansalainen counters with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Sea checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An inside leg kick from Sea misses.
Kansalainen tries a quick counter leg kick but Sea is wise to it.
Sea tries to bum rush Kansalainen with a series of wild strikes but Kansalainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kansalainen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sea lands a head shot.
Kansalainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sea. That did some damage!
Sea checks a low kick from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen is looking to chop away at Sea's legs.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
Sea misses with a low kick.
Sea misses with a hook.
Sea misses with a low kick.
Sea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kansalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kansalainen scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Sea, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab by Sea.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansalainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Sea.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick as Sea jumps back.
Sea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Sea checks it.
Kansalainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sea lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sea ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a hook.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Sea.
Sea fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kansalainen is out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Sea on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kansalainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sea.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sea throws out the jab.
Sea misses with a kick to the body.
Kansalainen feints and then cracks Sea's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sea down.
Sea misses the jab.
As Sea backs off Kansalainen throws a huge counter combo but Sea manages to avoid it all.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Coral Sea.
I think Sea has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: Syn Kurosaki vs Puno
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1#
Neckbreaker tries to clinch there but Kansalainen circles away.
Kansalainen throws a body punch but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Kansalainen moves out of range as Neckbreaker strikes.
Neckbreaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansalainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Neckbreaker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook.
Neckbreaker lands with an uppercut that bounces Kansalainen off the cage and back into range.
Neckbreaker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that misses.
Neckbreaker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
Kansalainen needs to keep his hands up - Neckbreaker had a free shot at his head there.
Kansalainen misses with a hook. Neckbreaker ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Neckbreaker.
A telegraphed right hand from Neckbreaker misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Kansalainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Kansalainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Neckbreaker walks into a jab.
Neckbreaker moves forwards but Kansalainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Neckbreaker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansalainen.
Neckbreaker misses with a looping right.
Kansalainen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kansalainen takes one to the chin there.
Neckbreaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansalainen lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Neckbreaker throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Kansalainen lands with a slapping head kick.
Kansalainen drops his hands momentarily and Neckbreaker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kansalainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Neckbreaker feinted with a counter takedown.
Kansalainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kansalainen motions for Neckbreaker to come forward. Kansalainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kansalainen lands with a good body shot.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Neckbreaker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Neckbreaker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kansalainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Neckbreaker on the side of the head.
Slammy Neckbreaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neckbreaker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kansalainen on the side of the head.
Kansalainen throws a body punch but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Kansalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neckbreaker.
Kansalainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Kansalainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#It looks like Tapani Kansalainen has been cut.
Neckbreaker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Neckbreaker misses.
Neckbreaker lands with a shot to the body.
Neckbreaker jabs at Kansalainen's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Neckbreaker avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands a leg kick that knocks Neckbreaker off balance momentarily.
Nice body punch from Neckbreaker.
Kansalainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Neckbreaker 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.
Neckbreaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kansalainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Neckbreaker's head.
Kansalainen catches Neckbreaker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Neckbreaker ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
Neckbreaker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Neckbreaker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kansalainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Neckbreaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kansalainen.
Neckbreaker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kansalainen slips under a jab.
Kansalainen looks to throw the jab but Neckbreaker is out of range.
Neckbreaker slips a jab and a cross from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kansalainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kansalainen scores with a nice right hand.
Neckbreaker throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Kansalainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kansalainen slips under a jab.
Kansalainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Neckbreaker shoots in for a takedown but Kansalainen shows good takedown defense.
Kansalainen moves away from the strike by Neckbreaker.
Kansalainen scores with a punch to the head.
Neckbreaker misses with a wild body shot.
Neckbreaker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kansalainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Neckbreaker on the side of the head.
Neckbreaker connects with a crisp jab.
Neckbreaker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
Neckbreaker cracks Kansalainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Neckbreaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neckbreaker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kansalainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen throws the left hand but Neckbreaker avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Neckbreaker. Beautiful body shot.
Neckbreaker throws out a loose jab but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neckbreaker throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Kansalainen blocks a jab.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tapani Kansalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kansalainen throws a low kick but Neckbreaker avoids it.
Neckbreaker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Neckbreaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Neckbreaker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Neckbreaker misses.
Kansalainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kansalainen throws a head kick but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Kansalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Neckbreaker.
Kansalainen scores with a decent looking hook.
Neckbreaker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kansalainen has time to react.
Neckbreaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Neckbreaker.
Kansalainen moves out of range as Neckbreaker strikes.
Neckbreaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Neckbreaker staying out of range there.
Neckbreaker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Neckbreaker tests Kansalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook. Kansalainen ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kansalainen.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kansalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kansalainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kansalainen walks into a stiff left hand from Neckbreaker.
Nice defenses there by Kansalainen.
Neckbreaker wants to clinch up but Kansalainen keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slammy Neckbreaker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tapani Kansalainen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker missing with a left hand there. Kansalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Neckbreaker moved away.
Kansalainen misses the jab.
A slow jab from Neckbreaker misses its intended target.
Neckbreaker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice defenses there by Kansalainen.
A left lands for Neckbreaker.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neckbreaker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kansalainen sprawls and moves away.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook. Kansalainen ducked under it nicely.
Neckbreaker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kansalainen throws a series of punches but Neckbreaker avoids them all with ease.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kansalainen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Neckbreaker has got the better of the exchanges.
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansalainen throws a chopping leg kick but Neckbreaker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Neckbreaker misses with a looping left.
Neckbreaker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Neckbreaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Kansalainen moves out of range as Neckbreaker strikes.
Neckbreaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen slips under a jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Neckbreaker connects with the punch.
Kansalainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kansalainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kansalainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Neckbreaker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Neckbreaker throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Kansalainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A low kick lands for Kansalainen.
Neckbreaker lands a jab to Kansalainen's midsection.
Kansalainen throws a solid leg kick but Neckbreaker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kansalainen.
Neckbreaker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kansalainen.
Neckbreaker misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Neckbreaker as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen cracks Neckbreaker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slow jab from Neckbreaker misses its intended target.
Neckbreaker stuns Kansalainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Neckbreaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kansalainen can do to turn this around?
Kansalainen throws a body punch but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Neckbreaker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Neckbreaker looks to throw the jab but Kansalainen is out of range.
Kansalainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Neckbreaker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansalainen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansalainen. Neckbreaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neckbreaker throws a lazy right hand but Kansalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neckbreaker. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansalainen tries to score with a low kick but Neckbreaker moves his leg out of the way.
Neckbreaker jabs Kansalainen right on the nose. Kansalainen blinks but takes it well.
Neckbreaker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kansalainen in his tracks.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Neckbreaker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Neckbreaker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Neckbreaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neckbreaker looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
Kansalainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neckbreaker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kansalainen sprawls and moves away.
Kansalainen throws a body punch but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Neckbreaker blocks it.
Kansalainen lands a body shot.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
Kansalainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Neckbreaker checks it well.
Neckbreaker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Neckbreaker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Neckbreaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neckbreaker misses with an uppercut. Kansalainen saw that one coming.
Neckbreaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Neckbreaker finds it's way through Kansalainen's defenses.
Neckbreaker misses with a looping left.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Kansalainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kansalainen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Neckbreaker finds it's way round the side to connect with Kansalainen's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kansalainen, as that shot connected.
Kansalainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Neckbreakers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Neckbreaker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kansalainen's head backwards.
Slammy Neckbreaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansalainen tried to score with a low kick but Neckbreaker checks it.
Neckbreaker lands a glancing blow to the side of Kansalainen's head.
Neckbreaker takes one to the side of the head.
Neckbreaker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd cheers as Neckbreaker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kansalainen doesn't seem phased though.
Neckbreaker throws a looping overhand right but Kansalainen ducks down to avoid it.
Neckbreaker moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Neckbreaker misses the target.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
Neckbreaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
A punch combination from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Neckbreaker's head.
Kansalainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Neckbreaker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kansalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Kansalainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kansalainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Neckbreakers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Neckbreaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Neckbreaker avoids it easily.
Neckbreaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neckbreaker scores with a sloppy right hand. Kansalainen should have avoided that one.
Neckbreaker thuds a left hand into Kansalainen's body.
Kansalainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Kansalainen walks into a straight right hand from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.
Kansalainen thumps Neckbreaker with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Neckbreaker blocks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Slammy Neckbreaker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tapani Kansalainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Neckbreaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Neckbreaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kansalainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Neckbreaker scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#Kansalainen is rocked!
The fighters circling - Kansalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Neckbreaker punishes Kansalainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Neckbreaker throws a hook but Kansalainen blocks it.
Kansalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Kansalainen misses with a head kick.
Neckbreaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
Kansalainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Kansalainen does it's job there.
Neckbreaker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kansalainen looks to throw the jab but Neckbreaker is out of range.
Kansalainen tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range.
Kansalainen needs to keep his hands up - Neckbreaker had a free shot at his head there.
Kansalainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Neckbreaker finish him?
A big left from Neckbreaker misses.
Kansalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab lands there for Neckbreaker.
Kansalainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from Neckbreaker. #T1#
Neckbreaker thuds a left hand into Kansalainen's body.
Neckbreaker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Neckbreaker misses with a jab to the body
and Kansalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Neckbreaker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD#
Neckbreaker cracks Kansalainen with a big right hand and Kansalainen goes down!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neckbreaker connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kansalainen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Neckbreaker is controlling him.
Neckbreaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kansalainen is keeping the position for now.
Neckbreaker wants to control from the top but Kansalainen keeps moving.
Neckbreaker prevents Kansalainen from getting back to his feet.
Kansalainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neckbreaker is one step ahead there.
Kansalainen seems to have recovered his senses.
Neckbreaker postures up.
Tapani Kansalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neckbreaker is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Kansalainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Neckbreaker defends well.
Kansalainen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neckbreaker trying to control but Kansalainen is working from the bottom.
Kansalainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neckbreaker is one step ahead there.
Neckbreaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kansalainen is keeping the position for now. #ES2#
Kansalainen pushes Neckbreaker off and gets back to his feet. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Neckbreaker.
Kansalainen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kansalainen defending well as Neckbreaker loads up on a big left hand.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kansalainen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Neckbreaker lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Neckbreaker misses.
Neckbreaker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kansalainen at a distance.
Kansalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker sizes up Kansalainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Neckbreaker moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
Neckbreaker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Neckbreaker checks a leg kick.
Neckbreaker lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neckbreaker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kansalainen is fending him off so far but Neckbreaker persists. Nope, Kansalainen circles away and we're back to standing.
Kansalainen tries a quick counter leg kick but Neckbreaker is wise to it.
Neckbreaker throws a shot from downtown. Kansalainen moves away and avoids it.
Neckbreaker stuns Kansalainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Neckbreaker loads up on a big right hand but Kansalainen slips the punch.#TD#
Kansalainen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Neckbreaker to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Kansalainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Neckbreaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kansalainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neckbreaker wants to control from the top but Kansalainen keeps moving.
Kansalainen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Neckbreaker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Neckbreaker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Kansalainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Neckbreaker defends it easily.
Neckbreaker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Neckbreaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slammy Neckbreaker!
An out of breath Slammy Neckbreaker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Syn 780 Maluga vs Piano
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Kansalainen tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
Kansalainen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barbosa throws out a powerful jab.
Barbosa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Kansalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansalainen is looking to clinch.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Kansalainen slips the punch.
Kansalainen clobbers Barbosa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbosa.
Barbosa throws out a powerful jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kansalainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barbosa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barbosa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barbosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kansalainen.
Barbosa throws a low kick but Kansalainen moves out of range easily.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Kansalainen cracks Barbosa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kansalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Kansalainen blocks the body kick. #T1#
Kansalainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barbosa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kansalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbosa digs a good body shot into Kansalainen's ribs.
A bone on bone clash there as Kansalainen blocks the leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kansalainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Kansalainen avoids it with no problem.
Barbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barbosa moves out of range of the leg kick from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Kansalainen scores with a leg kick.
Kansalainen takes one to the chin there.
Kansalainen slips a straight right by Barbosa.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Kansalainen misses the target.
Barbosa throws a low kick but Kansalainen moves out of range easily.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Barbosa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kansalainen slips a straight right by Barbosa.
It looked like Kansalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kansalainen.
Barbosa with the inside leg kick.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
Barbosa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kansalainen at a distance.
Kansalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa slips a straight right by Kansalainen.
Barbosa throws a body kick that misses.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kansalainen throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Kansalainen motions for Barbosa to come forward. Kansalainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Barbosa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kansalainen misses the jab.
Barbosa looks to land a combination but Kansalainen avoids it well.
Kansalainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kansalainen throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Kansalainen darts in and clinches Barbosa up against the cage.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kansalainens head.
Kansalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Kansalainen as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Kansalainen.
Barbosa looking to stall. #BC#
Kansalainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Kansalainen.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Kansalainen throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbosa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Kansalainen blocks the low kick.
Kansalainen lands the left hand.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kansalainen slips a jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a jab when Kansalainen was well out of range.
Kansalainen slips under a jab from Barbosa.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot.
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kansalainen can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansalainen. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot.
Kansalainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Kansalainen sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
Kansalainen is looking to counter punch.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut
and Barbosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Kansalainen tried to counter with a leg kick but Barbosa avoided it.
Barbosa connects with the punch.
Kansalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a wild body kick that Kansalainen sees coming a mile off.
Kansalainen scores with a jab.
Barbosa misses with a shot to the body
and Kansalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kansalainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansalainen scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbosa misses with a kick to the body.
Barbosa thuds a left hand into Kansalainen's body.
Barbosa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbosa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kansalainen checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barbosa.
Kansalainen blocks a jab.
Barbosa slips a jab from Kansalainen.
Barbosa lands with a shot to the body.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Kansalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edson Bidon Barbosa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kansalainen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kansalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Kansalainen finds it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barbosa.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
Barbosa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left and a right from Kansalainen both land. Nice combination.
Kansalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Kansalainen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barbosa finds it's way round the side to connect with Kansalainen's head.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a body punch
and Kansalainen counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansalainen blocks the body kick.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Kansalainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Kansalainen checks it.
Kansalainen throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the head.
Edson Bidon Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbosa throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kansalainen.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kansalainen looks to throw the jab but Barbosa is out of range.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Barbosa lands with a cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kansalainen. That's going to slow Barbosa down.
Barbosa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
Barbosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barbosa swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansalainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbosa walks into a left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kansalainen.#T2#
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Kansalainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Barbosa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kansalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa throws out a leg kick but Kansalainen moves out of range and Barbosa only half commits.
Barbosa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kansalainen.
Barbosa swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbosa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A good leg kick by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a hook
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Kansalainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kansalainen throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Kansalainen.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Barbosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Kansalainen moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Kansalainen coming out on top.
Barbosa slips under a jab.
Barbosa steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kansalainen can pounce on him.
Barbosa connects with a solid leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Barbosa blocks it.
Barbosa dodges the punch combination from Kansalainen.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Barbosa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbosa.
Kansalainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick.
A cross from Kansalainen lands.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansalainen motions for Barbosa to come forward. Kansalainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansalainen. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Kansalainen misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Kansalainen ducked under it nicely.
Kansalainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansalainen lunges at Barbosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbosa's hand.
Kansalainen feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down.
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kansalainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barbosa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kansalainen backs up against the cage.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
A lazy left from Barbosa finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tapani Kansalainen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kansalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa cracks Kansalainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barbosa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kansalainen back to the cage. Barbosa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kansalainen tries to land a leg kick but Barbosa saw it coming and moves away.
Barbosa 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.
Barbosa takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a low kick, looking for Kansalainen's leg but Kansalainen calmly moves out of range.
Kansalainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kansalainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Kansalainen ducked under it nicely.
Kansalainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barbosa checks a leg kick.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kansalainen tries to work over Barbosa's front leg with a kick but Barbosa checks it.
Kansalainen is looking to slow Barbosa down with leg kicks.
Kansalainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barbosa's head.#T1#
Kansalainen throws a low kick, looking for Barbosa's leg but Barbosa calmly moves out of range.
Barbosa misses with a leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kansalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbosa defending well as Kansalainen loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa throws out a powerful jab.
Barbosa throws a leg kick which misses Kansalainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kansalainen tries to avoid it.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Barbosa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barbosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansalainen.
Barbosa moves away from the strike by Kansalainen.
A low kick lands for Barbosa.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barbosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kansalainen. Kansalainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Barbosa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Kansalainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab by Kansalainen.
Barbosa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Kansalainen ducks down to avoid it.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Barbosa.
A clash of legs there as Kansalainen blocks the low kick.
Barbosa ducks right into an uppercut from Kansalainen.
Barbosa blocks a low kick nicely.
Jab by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen jabs at Barbosa's body.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Kansalainen ducked under it nicely.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kansalainen moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kansalainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa lands an overhand right.#T3#
Kansalainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kansalainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barbosa wants to slow Kansalainen down by chopping away at his legs.
Barbosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Barbosa throws a right hand that Kansalainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Kansalainen also avoids with ease.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Barbosa moved out of range.
Barbosa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kansalainen.
Barbosa throws a front kick that sends Kansalainen stumbling back into the cage.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbosa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Barbosa tries to work over Kansalainen's front leg with a kick but Kansalainen checks it.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Barbosa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kansalainen throws a solid leg kick but Barbosa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kansalainen.#T4#
Kansalainen lands with a nice body punch.
Barbosa lands with a nice body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Kansalainen there.
Kansalainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kansalainen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kansalainen walks into a straight right hand from Barbosa.
Barbosa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barbosa throws a series of punches but Kansalainen avoids them all with ease.
Kansalainen tried to score with a low kick but Barbosa checks it.
Kansalainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barbosa's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbosa.
Barbosa tests Kansalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Barbosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kansalainen throws a jab when Barbosa was well out of range.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
Barbosa feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
Barbosa blocks a leg kick.
Barbosa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edson Bidon Barbosa.
I think Barbosa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edson Bidon Barbosa!
After winning the bout, Edson Bidon Barbosa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 776 Piano vs Barbarian
Date: Jan 24, 2021

#R1#
Kansalainen takes a swing at Nakano's ribcage but misses.
Nakano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nakano throws a jab when Kansalainen was well out of range.
Nakano connects with a body shot that sends Kansalainen's belly button to the back.
A big right from Kansalainen misses.
Nakano digs a good hook to Kansalainen's body.
Kansalainen throws a sloppy body shot
and Nakano counters with a right hand to the body.
Crunch! Nakano slams his shin into Kansalainen's torso.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Nakano blocks it.
Kansalainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nakano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the side of Nakano's head but Nakano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakano was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Nakano.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Nakano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakano. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nakano. That's going to slow Kansalainen down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Kansalainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kansalainen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nakano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kansalainen's knee momentarily.
Kansalainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kansalainen lands with a straight right. Nakano didn't see that one coming.
Good work by Kansalainen as he checks the leg kick.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Nakano's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Nakano.
Kansalainen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nakano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nakano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nakano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Nakano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nakano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kansalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansalainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Nakano counter with a right hand.
Nakano drops his hands momentarily and Kansalainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice combination there by Nakano. #T2#
Nakano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Nakano lands a slapping body shot.
Nakano moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
Nakano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kansalainen rather than just go for the knockout.
Kansalainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nakano is out of range.
Kansalainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nakano checks it well.
Nakano flicks out a counter leg kick but Kansalainen steps away.
Kansalainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from Kansalainen misses.
Nakano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kansalainen avoids the head kick by Nakano.
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakano manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen 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.
Nakano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kansalainen throws an overhand right that lands on Nakano's shoulder, as Nakano tries to avoid the shot.
Kansalainen backing away here, and Nakano unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kansalainen tries to move into range but Nakano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nakano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kansalainen checks the leg kick nicely there. #T3#
Nakano feints and then cracks Kansalainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kansalainen down.
Nakano connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Kansalainen misses.
Nakano misses with a looping left.
Kansalainen slips under a jab.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Nice cross by Nakano.
Kansalainen thumps Nakano with a low kick.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansalainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nakano just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Kansalainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansalainen jabs Nakano right on the nose. Nakano blinks but takes it well.
Kansalainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nakano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kansalainen thinking.
Nakano is looking to land body kicks.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakano throws a leg kick but Kansalainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nakano throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Nakano swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Nakano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kansalainen.
The fighters circling - Kansalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakano throws a big counter head kick but Kansalainen avoids it with no problem.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Nakano's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Kansalainen blocks the low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen throws a looping overhand right but Nakano ducks down to avoid it.
Kansalainen swings for the body but Nakano moves out of range.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
Kansalainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kansalainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Nakano's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tapani Kansalainen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kansalainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kansalainen takes a swing at Nakano's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Nakano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kansalainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Nakano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kansalainen lands a lovely overhand right.
Nakano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nakano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kansalainen misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nakano staying out of range there.
Nakano connects with a body shot that sends Kansalainen's belly button to the back.
A cross from Kansalainen lands.
Nakano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Some bone on bone action there as Kansalainen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nakano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansalainen.
Nakano lands a nice hook to Kansalainen's body. Kansalainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nakano.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Nakano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakano thinks about the counter body kick.
Kansalainen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nakano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nakano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Kansalainen lands a nice shot that snaps Nakano's head back.
Good work by Kansalainen as he checks the leg kick.
Kansalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen thuds his shin into the meat of Nakano's side.
Tapani Kansalainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Kansalainen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nakano's hands.
A swing and a miss from Kansalainen.
Nakano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Nakano might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kansalainen has got the better of the exchanges.
Kansalainen misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakano.
Nakano checks the leg kick.
Nakano thumps Kansalainen with a low kick.#T2#
Nakano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kansalainen.
Kansalainen loads up on a big right hand but Nakano slips the punch.
Nakano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nakano walks into a straight right hand from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Nakano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Kansalainen. Those never looked like landing.
Nakano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kansalainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kansalainen looks to throw the jab but Nakano is out of range.
Nakano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kansalainen checks it well.
Nakano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Nakano is looking to score with low kicks.
Nakano lands a jab to Kansalainen's midsection.
Nakano slips a jab from Kansalainen.
Nakano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
Nakano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansalainen. Nakano does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Nakano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kansalainen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nakano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
Kansalainen stuns Nakano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a leg kick.
Nakano misses with an uppercut.
Kansalainen throws a right hand that misses
and Nakano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kansalainen's knee momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Nakano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nakano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nakano just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kansalainen throws a series of punches but Nakano avoids them all with ease.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
Nakano lands a head kick!
Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
Nice cross by Nakano.
Nakano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kansalainen misses with a jab to the body
and Nakano counters with a body kick that stops Kansalainen in his tracks momentarily. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nakano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nakano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nakano at a distance.
Donk. Kansalainen catches Nakano right on the button with a cross.
Nakano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nakano feints a counter leg kick.
Kansalainen checks a low kick from Nakano.
Nakano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nakano staying out of range there.
Kansalainen is looking to slow Nakano down with leg kicks.
Nakano throws a wild body kick that Kansalainen sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kansalainen.
Nakano throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Nakano with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kansalainen dominated that second round.
That's time! Kansalainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nakano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nakano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kansalainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Kansalainen cracks Nakano with a good jab.
Nakano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nakano slips a straight right by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Nakano moved out of range nicely.
Kansalainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice jab there from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Nakano counters with a good low kick that Kansalainen was not able to check.
Kansalainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakano is just out of range.
Nakano unleashes a big counter combination but Kansalainen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kansalainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kansalainen throws a nice looking combination but Nakano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nakano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nakano misses with a two punch combination.
Nakano lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kansalainen takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Nakano misses with an uppercut.
Nakano misses with a straight right.
Kansalainen misses with a wild combination.
Nakano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
Kansalainen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen with a nice calf kick.
Kansalainen connects with a crisp jab.
Nakano lands with a nice body punch.
Nakano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nakano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nakano moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
Kansalainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nakano.
Kansalainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Nakano tries to land a front kick but Kansalainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice body kick there by Nakano.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Nakano avoids it easily.
A big left from Kansalainen misses.
Nakano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nakano is trying to counter with his kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansalainen throws a shot from downtown. Nakano moves away and avoids it.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakano scores with a jab to the body.
Nakano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Nakano throws a big shot that misses.
Nakano looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
Nakano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nakano walks into a stiff left hand from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Nakano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kansalainen misses with a low kick. #T3#
Nakano wants to land a leg kick but Kansalainen is out of range.
Kansalainen is looking to counter punch.
Naoyuki Nakano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakano.
Nakano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nakano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut. Nakano saw that one coming.
Jab from Kansalainen.
Nakano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nakano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nakano moves forwards but Kansalainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kansalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Kansalainen throws a right hand that misses
and Nakano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kansalainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nakano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nakano.
Nakano attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kansalainen. That's going to slow Nakano down.
A big right from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen cracks Nakano with an open hand slap.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Nakano moved out of range nicely.
Nakano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nakano wants to slow Kansalainen down by chopping away at his legs.
Kansalainen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kansalainen.
Nakano throws a lazy right hand but Kansalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakano misses with a body kick.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansalainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nakano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nakano.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
Nakano feints a counter leg kick.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakano was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
Nakano looks like he wants to counter punch here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tapani Kansalainen.
Well Kansalainen 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapani Kansalainen!
Tapani Kansalainen 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: SYN 769
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Tyrone Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kansalainen on the side of the head.
Kansalainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
Tyrone Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Kansalainen circles away. #TD2#
Tyrone Jones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kansalainen did well to prevent Tyrone Jones getting side control.
Kansalainen is staying active underneath Tyrone Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Kansalainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kansalainen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kansalainen is trying to stand back up but Tyrone Jones is controlling him
Tyrone Jones wants to control but Kansalainen is keeping him busy.
Kansalainen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tyrone Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Kansalainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tyrone Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tyrone Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tyrone Jones looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Kansalainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyrone Jones wants to pass the guard but Kansalainen is keeping the position.
Kansalainen is trying to control the position but Tyrone Jones postures up.
Kansalainen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Kansalainen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tyrone Jones cracks Kansalainen with a solid left hand.
Tyrone Jones content to stall in guard here.
Tyrone Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Kansalainen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tyrone Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Tyrone Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kansalainen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kansalainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tyrone Jones defends well.
Tyrone Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Tyrone Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tyrone Jones trying to control but Kansalainen is working from the bottom.
Tyrone Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tyrone Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kansalainen 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##SUB#
Kansalainen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Tyrone Jones is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kansalainen jumps into side control!
Tyrone Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tyrone Jones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kansalainen is thwarting Tyrone Jones's attempts to control the position.
Tyrone Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kansalainen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kansalainen's back!
Tyrone Jones is punishing Kansalainen with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tyrone Jones is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kansalainen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Tyrone Jones tries to get the hooks in deep but Kansalainen pushed the leg off.
Kansalainen tries to break free.
Tyrone Jones tries to get the hooks in deep but Kansalainen pushed the leg off.
Tyrone Jones wants to control but Kansalainen manages to buck him off and is now in Tyrone Jones's guard! Nice work there by Kansalainen!
Kansalainen won't allow Tyrone Jones to sweep him here. #T4#
Kansalainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyrone Jones is keeping the position for now.
Kansalainen is working hard here to advance position.
Tyrone Jones is pulling down on Kansalainen's head. It's preventing any offense from Kansalainen, at least for the moment.
Tyrone Jones controls Kansalainen momentarily but Kansalainen frees himself.
Kansalainen trying to control but Tyrone Jones is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyrone Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Kansalainen is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kansalainen advances to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Russell Tyrone Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kansalainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kansalainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tyrone Jones has time to react.
Kansalainen scores with a one two! Tyrone Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kansalainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansalainen connects with a crisp jab.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
A jab from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
Kansalainen checks a low kick from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Tyrone Jones jabs Kansalainen right on the nose. Kansalainen blinks but takes it well.
Tyrone Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A clash of legs there as Kansalainen blocks the low kick.
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. Tyrone Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansalainen misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansalainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.
Kansalainen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The fighters circling - Tyrone Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyrone Jones defending well as Kansalainen loads up on a big left hand.
Tyrone Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but Kansalainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Tyrone Jones.
Kansalainen loads up on a big right hand but Tyrone Jones slips the punch.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Kansalainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kansalainen.
Kansalainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Kansalainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kansalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen connects with a body shot.
Kansalainen defending well as Tyrone Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Kansalainen throwing a counter right hand but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice jab there from Kansalainen.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kansalainen throws a looping overhand right but Tyrone Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansalainen scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kansalainen.#TD2#
Tyrone Jones drives through with a takedown into Kansalainen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrone Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Kansalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kansalainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Kansalainen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Kansalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kansalainen wants to stand up but Tyrone Jones is controlling him.
Tyrone Jones wants to control from the top but Kansalainen keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kansalainen wants to stand and escape but Tyrone Jones is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Tyrone Jones.
A nice leg kick from Tyrone Jones, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyrone Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kansalainen loads up on a big right hand but Tyrone Jones slips the punch.
Tyrone Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyrone Jones throws out a loose jab but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen motions for Tyrone Jones to come forward. Kansalainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyrone Jones loads up on a big right hand but Kansalainen slips the punch.
Tyrone Jones blocks a jab.#T3#
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrone Jones moves away.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
Tyrone Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Tyrone Jones moved out of range.#CL2#
Tyrone Jones moves into the clinch.
Tyrone Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kansalainen is defending well.#BC2#
Tyrone Jones breaks from the clinch.
Kansalainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Kansalainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyrone Jones's sensitive parts.
Tyrone Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Kansalainen's shoulder, as Kansalainen tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrone Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tyrone Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Kansalainen's shoulder, as Kansalainen tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tyrone Jones lands a body shot.
Kansalainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen slips a straight right by Tyrone Jones.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick as Tyrone Jones jumps back.
Tyrone Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tyrone Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Kansalainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tyrone Jones thuds his right hand into Kansalainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kansalainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tyrone Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
Kansalainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tyrone Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kansalainen throws out a leg kick but Tyrone Jones moves out of range and Kansalainen only half commits.
Kansalainen moves away from the strike by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tyrone Jones loads up on a big right hand but Kansalainen slips the punch.
Tyrone Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kansalainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kansalainen tries to move into range but Tyrone Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tyrone Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kansalainen lands a jab.
Kansalainen tries to score with a low kick but Tyrone Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Tyrone Jones swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyrone Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tyrone Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tyrone Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Kansalainen slips under a jab.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Russell Tyrone Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
Kansalainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tyrone Jones. Tyrone Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyrone Jones.
Kansalainen slips under a jab.
Kansalainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook.
Tyrone Jones motions for Kansalainen to come forward. Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the side of Tyrone Jones's head but Tyrone Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tyrone Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tyrone Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but Kansalainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kansalainen throws a jab when Tyrone Jones was well out of range.
Kansalainen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones stuns Kansalainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrone Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
Tapani Kansalainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyrone Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Kansalainen off balance momentarily.
Tyrone Jones jabs at Kansalainen's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut. Tyrone Jones saw that one coming.
Tyrone Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Tyrone Jones.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Decent striking displayed by Kansalainen there.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tyrone Jones slips a straight right by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut. Tyrone Jones saw that one coming.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones throws a shot from downtown. Kansalainen moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Tyrone Jones misses.
Tyrone Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kansalainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyrone Jones jabs Kansalainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kansalainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice sprawl there from Kansalainen as Tyrone Jones shoots in.
Kansalainen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kansalainen cracks Tyrone Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones motions for Kansalainen to come forward. Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kansalainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tapani Kansalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrone Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target.
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kansalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyrone Jones throws out the jab.
Tyrone Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kansalainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tyrone Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Kansalainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tyrone Jones's head.
Tyrone Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyrone Jones slips under a jab from Kansalainen.
Tyrone Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kansalainen defends well and Tyrone Jones ends up having to push Kansalainen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tyrone Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kansalainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tyrone Jones.
A slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target.
Donk. Tyrone Jones catches Kansalainen right on the button with a cross.
Nice uppercut there from Tyrone Jones.
Kansalainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyrone Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tyrone Jones throws the left hand but Kansalainen avoids the punch easily.
Kansalainen scores with a hook.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Tyrone Jones slips under a jab from Kansalainen.
Tyrone Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Kansalainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyrone Jones is looking to clinch but Kansalainen is avoiding it.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Kansalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyrone Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyrone Jones misses the target.
Tyrone Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab to Kansalainen's midsection.
Kansalainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tyrone Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyrone Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones staying out of range there.
Tyrone Jones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen walks into a straight right hand from Tyrone Jones.
Nice shot by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Tyrone Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Kansalainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyrone Jones works the jab nicely.
Kansalainen throws a solid leg kick but Tyrone Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kansalainen.
Kansalainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Kansalainen thumps Tyrone Jones with a low kick.
Tyrone Jones lands with a cross.
Kansalainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tyrone Jones slips a jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a straight left.
Tyrone Jones wants to counter the offense by Kansalainen and move into the clinch position.
Tyrone Jones stuns Kansalainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kansalainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook. Kansalainen ducked under it nicely.
Tyrone Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansalainen.
A slow jab from Tyrone Jones misses its intended target.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy right hand but Kansalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyrone Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tyrone Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Tyrone Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Kansalainen seems unphased.
Tyrone Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Kansalainen. #CUT#It looks like Russell Tyrone Jones has been cut.
Tyrone Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kansalainen throws a looping overhand right but Tyrone Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones defending well as Kansalainen loads up on a big left hand.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook. Kansalainen ducked under it nicely.
Kansalainen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tyrone Jones slips under a jab from Kansalainen.
Tyrone Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Russell Tyrone Jones.
Well Tyrone Jones 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Tyrone Jones!
After the fight, Russell Tyrone Jones was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Syn 763
Date: Dec 06, 2020

#R1#
The fighters circling - Kansalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansalainen.
Turner throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kansalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kansalainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turner throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A low kick lands for Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands with a good body shot.
Kansalainen throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner connects with the punch.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Kansalainen moves away and avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turner checks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Turner.
Turner lands with a straight right. Kansalainen didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick lands for Kansalainen.
Turner slips under a jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Turner connects with the punch.
Kansalainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turner.
Kansalainen lands with a good body shot.
Kansalainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turner.
A jab from Kansalainen misses. #T1#
Turner blocks a jab.
It looked like Turner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
A lazy left from Kansalainen finds it's target.
Kansalainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Turner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kansalainen's sensitive parts.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Turner.
Kansalainen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Turner lands a leg kick that knocks Kansalainen off balance momentarily.
Turner misses with a body kick.
Kansalainen scores with a leg kick.
Kansalainen is looking to chop away at Turner's legs.
Kansalainen throws a shot to the body.
Turner connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turner misses with a body kick.
Kansalainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turner moves into range and connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.
Kansalainen misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Kansalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Turner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Turner scores with a push kick.
Turner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Turner throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Kansalainen blocks the low kick.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
Turner scores with a nice body kick.
Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kansalainen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Turner connects with a leg kick.
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Turner scores with a leg kick.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Kansalainen moves away and avoids it.
Turner is looking to clinch.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
Turner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kansalainen will feel that in the morning.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kansalainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Turner is looking to clinch.
Kansalainen needs to keep his hands up - Turner had a free shot at his head there.
Kansalainen misses with a wild combination.
Turner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kansalainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turner's sensitive parts. #T3#
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
It seemed like Kansalainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Kansalainen.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
A solid body kick from Turner.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Kansalainen down.
Nice uppercut there from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner scores with a body shot.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Turner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turner clobbers Kansalainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Kansalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Kansalainen tries a low kick but Turner avoids it.
Kansalainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turner swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Turner throws a jab when Kansalainen was well out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a leg kick.
Turner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Turner misses with a head kick.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen moves forwards but Turner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kansalainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Kansalainen's head but Kansalainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen checks a low kick from Turner.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Kansalainen moves away and avoids it.
Kansalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kansalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Kansalainen moves away and avoids it.
Turner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kansalainen. Kansalainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Kansalainen moves away and avoids it.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kansalainen misses with a leg kick.
Turner lands a head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Turner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turner with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turner checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elgin Turner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Kansalainen.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansalainen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Turner.
Kansalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Turner throws a leg kick but Kansalainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kansalainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kansalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turner.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Both fighters circling a little - Turner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kansalainen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Turner has got the better of the exchanges.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner scores with a body shot.
Turner throws a body kick that misses.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kansalainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kansalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kansalainen is out of range and Turner settles back down. #T1#
Turner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turner swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Kansalainen. Those never looked like landing.
Kansalainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turner.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner is looking to counter punch.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Kansalainen is out of range.
Turner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Turner connects with a right hand. Kansalainen shakes it off.
Kansalainen lands a leg kick that knocks Turner off balance momentarily.
Kansalainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner moves away from the strike by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner thows a body kick. Kansalainen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Turner staying out of range there.
Kansalainen jabs at Turner's body.#T2#
Turner connects with a single shot there.
Turner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kansalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turner.
Turner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kansalainen's sensitive parts.
Kansalainen throws a front kick aimed at Turner's knee but Turner avoids it well.
Turner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Turner avoids the head kick by Kansalainen.
Turner moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
Elgin Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheers as Kansalainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turner doesn't seem phased though.
Turner needs to keep his hands up - Kansalainen had a free shot at his head there.
Turner moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
Turner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Turner scores with a nice strike.
Turner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kansalainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Turner's head.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick which misses Turner's front leg but catches the back leg as Turner tries to avoid it.
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kansalainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turner swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Turner's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.#T3#
A jab from Turner finds it's way through Kansalainen's defenses.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Kansalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansalainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kansalainen! But no joy.
Kansalainen throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot.
Turner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kansalainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansalainen.
That kick from Turner tenderised Kansalainen's leg. Kansalainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turner throws a head kick that half lands.
A punch combination from Kansalainen misses.
Turner with the inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Kansalainen. Those never looked like landing.
Turner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kansalainen tries to work over Turner's front leg with a kick but Turner checks it.
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kansalainen throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Turner throws a series of punches but Kansalainen moves out of range. #T4#
Kansalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Kansalainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kansalainen.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansalainen.
A bone on bone clash there as Turner blocks the leg kick.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Kansalainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kansalainen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kansalainen slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Kansalainen scores with a hook.
Turner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kansalainen is out of range.
Turner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kansalainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kansalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner checks a leg kick nicely.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Kansalainen's head but Kansalainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turner throws the kick towards the body but Kansalainen avoids it.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kansalainen on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Elgin Turner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kansalainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kansalainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kansalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turner tries to clinch there but Kansalainen circles away.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Turner lands a slapping body shot.
Kansalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kansalainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turner is able to avoid easily.
Kansalainen throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Turner misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Turner.
Kansalainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turner.
Turner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kansalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen blocks a head kick by Turner.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Turner walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner cracks a nice hook into Kansalainen's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kansalainen. That's going to slow Turner down.
Turner 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. #T1#
A jab from Kansalainen does it's job there.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kansalainen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turner to score with a decent uppercut.
Turner misses with a body kick.
Turner checks a leg kick.
Turner lands a nice shot that snaps Kansalainen's head back.
Kansalainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Turner closes the distance and pushes Kansalainen back into the cage.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner lands with a right to the head.
Kansalainen working aggressively here. #BC2#
Kansalainen breaks from the clinch.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turner takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kansalainen gets his head snapped back by a nice 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!
Turner cracks Kansalainen with an open hand slap.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Tapani Kansalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target.
Kansalainen tries a low kick but Turner avoids it.
Turner throws a head kick that misses.
Turner scores with a nice head shot.
Kansalainen works the jab nicely.
Kansalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansalainen connects with a crisp jab.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kansalainen digs a good hook to Turner's body.
Kansalainen swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Kansalainen thumps Turner with a low kick.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Kansalainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansalainen.
A nice leg kick from Kansalainen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Kansalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Kansalainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turner avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turner scores with a sloppy right hand. Kansalainen should have avoided that one.
Good leg kick by Turner.
Kansalainen tries to score with a low kick but Turner moves his leg out of the way.
Some bone on bone action there as Turner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turner.
Kansalainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kansalainen.
Turner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansalainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Turner dips to his left and cracks Kansalainen with an uppercut!
The crowd cheers as Kansalainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turner doesn't seem phased though.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
Turner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No joy there for Kansalainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Turner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kansalainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Turner.
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kansalainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kansalainen tries to score with a low kick but Turner moves his leg out of the way.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Turner moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
Turner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kansalainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kansalainen misses the jab.
That kick from Turner tenderised Kansalainen's leg. Kansalainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turner with the inside leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kansalainen's sensitive parts.
Turner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kansalainen misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Kansalainen misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner 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: Syn Turner vs Mumu
Date: Nov 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kansalainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhod with a nice calf kick.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses the jab.
Kansalainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rhod swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rhod scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kansalainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Rhod shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kansalainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rhod. That did some damage!
Rhod defending well as Kansalainen loads up on a big left hand.
Kansalainen throws a body kick that misses.
Kansalainen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kansalainen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rhod.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhod is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen drops his hands momentarily and Rhod takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rhod scores with a push kick.#CL#
Kansalainen clinches. #TD#
Kansalainen jumps into guard, dragging Rhod to the mat.
Rhod works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kansalainen moves into full guard.
Rhod must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Rhod is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Kansalainen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rhod is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kansalainen.
Kansalainen is trying to improve his position.
Kansalainen tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rhod presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rhod takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kansalainen manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Rhod prevents Kansalainen from improving his position.
Kansalainen is pressing down on Rhod's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Kansalainen is looking for a triangle but Rhod pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Kansalainen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rhod is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kansalainen.
Kansalainen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kansalainen holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Rhod looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Kansalainen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kansalainen is working hard here to advance position.
Kansalainen seems a little lost for a moment, as Rhod dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kansalainen can't do much from the bottom here.
Kansalainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#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.
Kansalainen looks to move to half guard but instead Rhod has passed into mount! Damn!
Kansalainen wants to control but Rhod is having none of it.
Kansalainen tries to reverse the position but Rhod maintains control.
Kansalainen regains half guard.
Rhod controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhod tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kansalainen is able to avoid easily.
Kansalainen tries to bum rush Rhod with a series of wild strikes but Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tapani Kansalainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Kansalainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kansalainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kansalainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rhod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rhod scores with a nice right hand.
Kansalainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rhod lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kansalainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Rhod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bone on bone clash there as Kansalainen blocks the leg kick.
Rhod dodges the punch combination from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen tries to clinch but Rhod is having none of it.
Kansalainen checks the leg kick.
Kansalainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rhod paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rhod looks to throw the jab but Kansalainen is out of range.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhod throws a jab when Kansalainen was well out of range.#T1#
Rhod fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kansalainen checks it well.
Rhod looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kansalainen wants to clinch up but Rhod keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansalainen. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rhod will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen walks into a left hand.
Kansalainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Rhod checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rhod tries a quick counter leg kick but Kansalainen is wise to it.
Rhod throws a low kick but Kansalainen avoids it.
Rhod lands a lovely overhand right.
Rhod misses with a low kick as Kansalainen jumps back.
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kansalainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kansalainen lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Rhod throws the kick towards the body but Kansalainen avoids it.
Rhod is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Kansalainen throws a series of punches but Rhod moves out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Rhod lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the head.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
Rhod throws out a leg kick but Kansalainen moves out of range and Rhod only half commits.
Kansalainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice leg kick from Rhod, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kansalainen under the eye.
Kansalainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rudy Rhod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhod checks a low kick from Kansalainen.
Rhod checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kansalainen throws a nice looking combination but Rhod bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kansalainen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rhod scores with a hook.
Kansalainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rhod.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rhod.
Rhod lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rhod moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Kansalainen misses with a body kick.
Kansalainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kansalainen slips a jab from Rhod.
Kansalainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rhod.
Kansalainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Rhod as he checks the leg kick.
Rhod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Kansalainen.
A little feinted left hand from Kansalainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Rhod misses.
Rhod has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rhod finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Rhod's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen lands a nice shot that snaps Rhod's head back.
Rhod throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rhod misses with an uppercut. Kansalainen saw that one coming.
Rhod is looking to slow Kansalainen down with leg kicks.
Kansalainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rhod. Rhod obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch lands to the side of Rhod 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab from Kansalainen.#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kansalainen.
A punch combination from Kansalainen misses.
Rhod connects with a nice looking jab.
Kansalainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kansalainen blocks a low kick nicely.
Rhod attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod connects with a looping right hand.
Kansalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhod.
Kansalainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Rhod checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Some wild striking there from Kansalainen.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Kansalainen scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rhod.
A lazy left from Rhod finds it's target.
Kansalainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Rhod looks for the body kick but Kansalainen saw that one coming.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kansalainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Rhod throws out a loose jab but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod lands a leg kick that knocks Kansalainen off balance momentarily.
Rhod looks to land a body kick but Kansalainen moved away.
Kansalainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rhod moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kansalainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rhod misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhod. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Kansalainen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rhod throws a shot to the body.
Rhod keeps the fight on the outside.
Rhod takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen throws a combination. Rhod tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kansalainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rhod can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range.
Kansalainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rhod swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rhod only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Donk. Rhod catches Kansalainen right on the button with a cross.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Rhod on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rhod scores with a jab.
Kansalainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rhod. Rhod obviously looking to wear him down.
Rhod lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Rhod connects with a nice looking jab.
Rhod looks to land a body kick but Kansalainen moved away.
Kansalainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Rhod works the jab nicely.
Rhod scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rhod fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kansalainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansalainen.
A big left from Kansalainen misses.
Rhod motions for Kansalainen to come forward. Rhod throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Rhod's ribcage but misses.
Rhod avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rhod goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Some wild striking there from Rhod.
Rhod drops his hands momentarily and Kansalainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a hook.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Kansalainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tapani Kansalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Rhod.
Rhod slips a jab from Kansalainen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rhod.
A big left from Rhod misses.
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the head.
Rhod throws the kick towards the body but Kansalainen avoids it.
Rhod swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rhod throws out a powerful jab.
Rhod jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kansalainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kansalainen works the jab nicely.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Kansalainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rhod moves out of range of the body kick from Kansalainen.
Rhod takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kansalainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kansalainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kansalainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rudy Rhod is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rhod.
Rhod defending well as Kansalainen loads up on a big left hand.
Rhod throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kansalainen 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.
Rhod is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kansalainen with a body shot.
Rhod scores with a leg kick.
Rhod scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Kansalainen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Rhod finds it's target.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a nice looking combination but Rhod bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Rhod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rhod connects with a body shot.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
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!
Kansalainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rhod turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target.
Rhod appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Rhod lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice cross by Rhod.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rhod scoring well with a low kick there.
Rhod swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen feints and then cracks Rhod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rhod down.
Kansalainen moves forwards but Rhod connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rhod blocks the body kick.
Rhod feints a counter leg kick.
Rhod throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rhod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Rhod avoids it easily.
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. Rhod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhod throws a series of punches but Kansalainen avoids them all with ease.
Kansalainen with the inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen moves in looking to clinch but Rhod pushes him off.
Kansalainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rhod checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rhod fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rhod moves out of range of the leg kick from Kansalainen.
Rhod drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rudy Rhod.
I've got Rhod winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: Syn TBD
Date: Oct 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mumu 3.0 was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 with a hook.
Kansalainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from Mumu 3.0.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansalainen misses with a hook. Mumu 3.0 ducked under it nicely.
Kansalainen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mumu 3.0 feints and then cracks Kansalainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kansalainen down.
Mumu 3.0 turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumu 3.0 moves away.
Mumu 3.0 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.
Mumu 3.0 swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kansalainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Kansalainen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mumu 3.0 uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a series of punches but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.
Mumu 3.0 appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kansalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mumu 3.0 scores with a jab.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kansalainen's hands.
Mumu 3.0 tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mumu 3.0 throws a low kick, looking for Kansalainen's leg but Kansalainen calmly moves out of range.
Mumu 3.0 thumps Kansalainen with a low kick.#T1#
Mumu 3.0 slips a straight right by Kansalainen.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mumu 3.0 walks into a stiff left hand from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mumu 3.0.
Nice body kick from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the side of Mumu 3.0's head but Mumu 3.0 sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mumu 3.0 throws a shot from downtown. Kansalainen moves away and avoids it.
Kansalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mumu 3.0 stuns Kansalainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kansalainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mumu 3.0 looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
Kansalainen moves out of range as Mumu 3.0 strikes.#CL#
Kansalainen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mumu 3.0 wants to break free but Kansalainen has control.
Kansalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Kansalainen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Kansalainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mumu 3.0 can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mumu 3.0 wants to get up but he can't break Kansalainen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Kansalainen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mumu 3.0 puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mumu 3.0 seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mumu 3.0 is trying to control. Kansalainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Mumu 3.0 wants to pass the guard but Kansalainen is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mumu 3.0 working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kansalainen's thigh. Kansalainen counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SU2#
Mumu 3.0 gets to his feet - Kansalainen follows without any prompting. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kansalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Mumu 3.0.
Donk. Mumu 3.0 catches Kansalainen right on the button with a cross.
Mumu 3.0 keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mumu 3.0 bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a hook. Kansalainen ducked under it nicely.
Kansalainen throws a body punch but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.
Mumu 3.0 pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kansalainen is out of range and Mumu 3.0 settles back down.
A good leg kick by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a hook.
Mumu 3.0 lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kansalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but Mumu 3.0 uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a body shot.
Mumu 3.0 moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hook to the side of Kansalainen's head but Kansalainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mumu 3.0 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kansalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kansalainen fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdel Mumu 3.0 dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mumu 3.0 scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kansalainen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mumu 3.0 takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
Mumu 3.0 moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kansalainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mumu 3.0 is out of range.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansalainen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab, jab by Kansalainen - just one landing.
Kansalainen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mumu 3.0 throws a chopping leg kick but Kansalainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kansalainen is looking to land body kicks.
Mumu 3.0 avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mumu 3.0 moves away from the strike by Kansalainen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumu 3.0 moves away.
Kansalainen throws the left hand but Mumu 3.0 avoids the punch easily.
Mumu 3.0 has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mumu 3.0 ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mumu 3.0 takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 throws out a loose jab but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mumu 3.0 manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kansalainen misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Mumu 3.0 tries to work over Kansalainen's front leg with a kick but Kansalainen checks it.
Mumu 3.0 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a hook.
Kansalainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kansalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen throws the kick towards the body but Mumu 3.0 avoids it.
Kansalainen slips under a jab.
Mumu 3.0 throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mumu 3.0 throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mumu 3.0 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 lands a nice shot that snaps Kansalainen's head back.
Kansalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mumu 3.0 appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 throws a shot from downtown. Kansalainen moves away and avoids it.
Mumu 3.0 throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen loads up on a big right hand but Mumu 3.0 slips the punch.
Kansalainen tries to clinch but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.
Mumu 3.0 lands a nice looking body kick.
Kansalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Mumu 3.0 avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Nice uppercut lands for Kansalainen. That snapped Mumu 3.0's head back.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Kansalainen misses. #CL#
Kansalainen pushes Mumu 3.0 up against the cage in a clinch.
Mumu 3.0 is trying to break free.#BC2#
Mumu 3.0's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Kansalainen misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Kansalainen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kansalainen throws a lazy right hand but Mumu 3.0 sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mumu 3.0! But no joy.
Kansalainen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kansalainen slips under a jab.
Mumu 3.0 looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
Kansalainen walks into a left hand.
Mumu 3.0 misses the jab.
Mumu 3.0 throws an overhand right that lands on Kansalainen's shoulder, as Kansalainen tries to avoid the shot.
Mumu 3.0 slips a straight right by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Mumu 3.0 is looking to land body kicks.
Kansalainen tries a low kick but Mumu 3.0 avoids it.
Mumu 3.0 moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a crisp jab.
Mumu 3.0 wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab by Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kansalainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mumu 3.0 uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 tries to work over Kansalainen's front leg with a kick but Kansalainen checks it.
Kansalainen defending well as Mumu 3.0 loads up on a big left hand.
Mumu 3.0 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
Mumu 3.0 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen is looking to chop away at Mumu 3.0's legs.
Mumu 3.0 throws a low kick but Kansalainen avoids it.
Kansalainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mumu 3.0 uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 moves out of range of the leg kick from Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 misses the jab.#T4#
Mumu 3.0 slips under a jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen cracks Mumu 3.0 with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Mumu 3.0 avoids it easily.
Mumu 3.0 ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kansalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mumu 3.0.
Kansalainen walks into a jab.
Kansalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mumu 3.0 buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mumu 3.0 tries to work over Kansalainen's front leg with a kick but Kansalainen checks it.
Mumu 3.0 throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mumu 3.0 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mumu 3.0.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Mumu 3.0's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Mumu 3.0's ribcage but misses.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a body shot that sends Kansalainen's belly button to the back.
Kansalainen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumu 3.0 uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 feints a counter leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 defending well as Kansalainen loads up on a big left hand.
Kansalainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mumu 3.0 is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tapani Kansalainen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Mumu 3.0 lands a slapping body shot.
Mumu 3.0 throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen avoids a kick to the body.
Kansalainen throws a looping overhand right but Mumu 3.0 ducks down to avoid it.
Mumu 3.0 ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 throws a jab when Kansalainen was well out of range.
Kansalainen is looking to counter punch.
Kansalainen slips a jab from Mumu 3.0.
A shot to the liver by Mumu 3.0. Beautiful body shot.
Kansalainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A leg kick checked by Mumu 3.0.
Kansalainen blocks the body kick.
Mumu 3.0 throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen loads up on a big right hand but Mumu 3.0 slips the punch.
That kick from Mumu 3.0 tenderised Kansalainen's leg. Kansalainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mumu 3.0 goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kansalainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a shot to the body.
Mumu 3.0 throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Kansalainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mumu 3.0.#CL#
Kansalainen closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Mumu 3.0 breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mumu 3.0 uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mumu 3.0.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kansalainen checks a low kick from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a straight right.
Mumu 3.0 blocks a jab.
Kansalainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mumu 3.0 throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 lands a nice looking body kick.
Kansalainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kansalainen throws a shot to the body.
Mumu 3.0 lands a nice shot that snaps Kansalainen's head back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 throws a body kick that misses.
Mumu 3.0 catches Kansalainen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kansalainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Kansalainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kansalainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 lands a nice hook to Kansalainen's body. Kansalainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mumu 3.0 fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
Mumu 3.0 cracks a nice hook into Kansalainen's ribs.
Kansalainen tries to move into range but Mumu 3.0 moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
Mumu 3.0 moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab from Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 lands a jab to the nose.
Mumu 3.0 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Nice defenses there by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 throws a low kick but Kansalainen avoids it.
Kansalainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Kansalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A clash of legs there as Mumu 3.0 blocks the low kick.#T3#
Mumu 3.0 checks a leg kick nicely.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a body shot that sends Kansalainen's belly button to the back.
Mumu 3.0 chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Mumu 3.0 misses.
Mumu 3.0 throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mumu 3.0 attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Mumu 3.0 blocks it.
Mumu 3.0 jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kansalainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mumu 3.0 bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mumu 3.0 lands a slapping body shot.
Kansalainen throws a looping overhand right but Mumu 3.0 ducks down to avoid it.
Kansalainen throws a jab when Mumu 3.0 was well out of range.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a leg kick.
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mumu 3.0 manages to avoid it.
Mumu 3.0 now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mumu 3.0 slips a jab from Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. Mumu 3.0 was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mumu 3.0 swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kansalainen takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mumu 3.0 misses with a low kick as Kansalainen jumps back.
Kansalainen looks to land a body kick but Mumu 3.0 moved away.
Mumu 3.0 with the inside leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
Mumu 3.0 with the inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kansalainen walks into a left hand.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a sloppy right hand. Kansalainen should have avoided that one.
Mumu 3.0 lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Mumu 3.0 let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kansalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mumu 3.0 throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a spinning back kick!
Kansalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mumu 3.0 moves away from the strike by Kansalainen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdel Mumu 3.0 comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mumu 3.0 has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdel Mumu 3.0!
Abdel Mumu 3.0 thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 716
Date: Sep 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kansalainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
Kansalainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kansalainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kansalainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pentele circles away quickly and effectively.
Kansalainen avoids the head kick by Pentele.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pentele. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pentele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansalainen.
Pentele blocks the body kick.
Pentele is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kansalainen moves away from the strike by Pentele.
Pentele throws out a loose jab but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen misses with a body punch
and Pentele makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kansalainen catches Pentele with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pentele looks for the body kick but Kansalainen saw that one coming.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Kansalainen misses the jab.
Kansalainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pentele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Pentele's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that misses
and Pentele counters with a straight right hand.
Pentele moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kansalainen lands a body shot.
Kansalainen lands with a straight right. Pentele didn't see that one coming.
Pentele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Pentele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
No joy there for Pentele, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kansalainen throws a sloppy head kick and Pentele moves out of range easily.
Pentele tried to counter with a leg kick but Kansalainen avoided it.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansalainen clobbers Pentele with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kansalainen!
Kansalainen misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Pentele misses the target.#T2#
Kansalainen scores with a nice head shot.
Kansalainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kansalainen throws an off balance right hand
letting Pentele counter with a right hand.
Kansalainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
A combination from Kansalainen does no damage.
Jab by Pentele.
Kansalainen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kansalainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Kansalainen misses the body punch
and Pentele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kansalainen lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. Kansalainen catches Pentele right on the button with a cross.
Pentele throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pentele defending well as Kansalainen loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Pentele ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
Pentele avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Pentele misses with a hook.
Kansalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Pentele counters with a left to the body.
Pentele connects with a high kick.
Pentele slips a straight right by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen sizes up Pentele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen scores with a body shot.
Kansalainen lands with a right hand.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Pentele's ribcage but misses.
Pentele has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pentele.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Kansalainen gets a clinch. #T4#
Pentele throws a punch but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pentele or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kansalainen.
Pentele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kansalainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pentele backwards.
Pentele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Pentele.
Kansalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pentele working aggressively here.
Kansalainen lands with a short shot to the head.
Kansalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Pentele lands an uppercut.
Pentele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kansalainen backwards.
A shot in the inside from Pentele.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pentele scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pentele.
Kansalainen throws a head punch that misses.
Kansalainen throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kansalainen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kansalainen slips under a jab from Pentele.
Pentele throws a chopping leg kick but Kansalainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kansalainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pentele scores with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kansalainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pentele has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pentele and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kansalainen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kansalainen misses with a hook
and Pentele counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kansalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Pentele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Kansalainen as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen drops his hands momentarily and Pentele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pentele staying out of range there.
Kansalainen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pentele counters with a nice kick to the body.
Pentele lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Kansalainen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pentele counters with a good low kick that Kansalainen was not able to check.
Pentele misses with an uppercut. Kansalainen saw that one coming.
Kansalainen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pentele moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
Pentele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pentele ducks right into an uppercut from Kansalainen.
Pentele fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kansalainen on the side of the head.
Pentele scores with a jab. Kansalainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that misses
and Pentele finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Pentele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kansalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pentele.
A bone on bone clash there as Pentele blocks the leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pentele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kansalainen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Kansalainen misses
and Pentele makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pentele throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kansalainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pentele moves out of range as Kansalainen throws a body kick.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Pentele blocks it.
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. Pentele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pentele takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pentele punishes Kansalainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Kansalainen blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pentele. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pentele misses the jab.#T3#
Jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen motions for Pentele to come forward. Kansalainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Pentele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Pentele misses with a straight right.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut. Pentele saw that one coming.
Pentele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pentele looks to land a body kick but Kansalainen moved away.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick by Kansalainen misses
and Pentele counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
An inside leg kick from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen blocks the body kick.
Pentele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pentele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Pentele lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pentele.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Kansalainen.
Pentele looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kansalainen lands with a cross.
Pentele just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kansalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansalainen swings for the body but Pentele moves out of range.
Pentele takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pentele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kansalainen. That did some damage!
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansalainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a low kick, looking for Pentele's leg but Pentele calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pentti Pentele dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kansalainen throws a sloppy head kick and Pentele moves out of range easily.
Kansalainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pentele was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kansalainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pentele staying out of range there.
Kansalainen throws an overhand right that lands on Pentele's shoulder, as Pentele tries to avoid the shot.
Pentele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
Pentele tried to counter with a leg kick but Kansalainen avoided it.
Kansalainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kansalainen with a jab.
Kansalainen scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pentele was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
Pentele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pentele throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Pentele connects with an inside leg kick.
Pentele with a nice calf kick.
Kansalainen swings for the body but Pentele moves out of range.
Pentele appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kansalainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kansalainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Pentele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kansalainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pentele misses with an uppercut
and Kansalainen counters with a straight right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pentele!
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Pentele cracks Kansalainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentele moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Pentele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pentele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansalainen.#CL2#
Kansalainen moves into the clinch.
Pentele swings wildly with an uppercut but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands with a short shot to the head.
Pentele looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kansalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele presses Kansalainen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kansalainen tries to throw a body punch but Pentele avoids it by throwing Kansalainen back against the cage.
Kansalainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kansalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Pentele.
Pentele can't find room to land a body shot as Kansalainen controls the action.
Pentele scores with a hook to the body.
Kansalainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Nice body punch from Pentele - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Pentele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pentele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kansalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pentele blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands with a left to the head.
Kansalainen blocks an uppercut.
Pentele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kansalainen backwards. #BC2#
Kansalainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pentele misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pentele swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kansalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kansalainen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pentele - the referee stops the clock and Kansalainen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pentele. Kansalainen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pentele blocks a head kick by Kansalainen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Kansalainen darts in and clinches Pentele up against the cage.
Kansalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Kansalainen misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Pentele.
Kansalainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kansalainen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pentele blocking some punches.
Kansalainen jumps guard but Pentele turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pentele lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pentele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pentele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kansalainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Pentele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pentele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kansalainen blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Pentele.
Kansalainen tries to pull guard but Pentele forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pentele misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kansalainen fails to land.
Kansalainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tapani Kansalainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kansalainen 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Syn 710
Date: Aug 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kansalainen swings for the body but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Kansalainen with the inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
A little feinted left hand from Kansalainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Kansalainen.
A jab from Savitaipale does it's job there.
Kansalainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Savitaipale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansalainen.
Savitaipale throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Jab by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen slips a jab from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale cracks Kansalainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws the left hand but Kansalainen avoids the punch easily.
Kansalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Savitaipale takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A good leg kick by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Savitaipale - just one landing.
Savitaipale misses with a hook.#T1#
Kansalainen throws a hook but Savitaipale avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savitaipale. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansalainen throws a front kick aimed at Savitaipale's knee but Savitaipale avoids it well.
Kansalainen slips under a jab.
Savitaipale throws a jab when Kansalainen was well out of range.
It looked like Kansalainen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Savitaipale clinches with his opponent.
Savitaipale swings wildly with an uppercut but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen stops a takedown attempt from Savitaipale.
Kansalainen misses with a body punch.
Kansalainen lands an uppercut.
Kansalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Savitaipale misses with the head strike.
Savitaipale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kansalainen's elbow. #BC#
Kansalainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kansalainen connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Savitaipale clinches with his opponent.
Kansalainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Savitaipale lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kansalainen. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Kansalainen.
A short uppercut from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale tries to break free but Kansalainen pushes him back against the cage.
Kansalainen lands with a left to the head.
Savitaipale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kansalainen's elbow.
Kansalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Kansalainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.
Kansalainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A jab from Savitaipale misses.
Tapani Kansalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kansalainen lands with a hook. Savitaipale tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a shot from downtown. Savitaipale moves away and avoids it.
Savitaipale looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kansalainen scores with a nice strike.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kansalainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kansalainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
A leg kick checked by Savitaipale.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kansalainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Kansalainen.
Savitaipale connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kansalainen momentarily.
A nice leg kick from Kansalainen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kansalainen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kansalainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kansalainen slips under a jab from Savitaipale.#TD2#
Savitaipale fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kansalainen sprawls well initially but Savitaipale persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kansalainen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kansalainen is refusing to be controlled, as Savitaipale sits in half guard.
Kansalainen tries to get to full guard but Savitaipale has control of the leg.
Kansalainen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kansalainen.
Savitaipale is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Savitaipale 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. #T4#
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Kansalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savitaipale loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Kansalainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savitaipale defends it easily.
Kansalainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savitaipale is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savitaipale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savitaipale scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savitaipale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kansalainen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savitaipale chips away with some ground and pound.
Savitaipale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Savitaipale has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kansalainen to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Savitaipale is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kansalainen pulls down on the head and he's put Savitaipale to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tapani Kansalainen!
Tapani Kansalainen 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.
The defeated Atte Savitaipale had this to say: 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'.

Event: Syn 703 Pekka vs Stein
Date: Aug 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kansalainen scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Abdel Mumu 3.0 has been cut.
Mumu 3.0 takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen throws a quick counter head kick but Mumu 3.0 was just out of range.
Kansalainen throws a wild body kick that Mumu 3.0 sees coming a mile off.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kansalainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Kansalainen tried to counter with a leg kick but Mumu 3.0 avoided it.
Mumu 3.0 cracks Kansalainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mumu 3.0 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansalainen.
It looked like Kansalainen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mumu 3.0.
Kansalainen blocks a low kick nicely.
Mumu 3.0 tried to score with a low kick but Kansalainen checks it.
Mumu 3.0 cracks a nice hook into Kansalainen's ribs.
Mumu 3.0 ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansalainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mumu 3.0 clobbers Kansalainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kansalainen needs to keep his hands up - Mumu 3.0 had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mumu 3.0 checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mumu 3.0 fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mumu 3.0.#T1#
Mumu 3.0 darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kansalainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kansalainen swings widly with a right hand
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mumu 3.0.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mumu 3.0.
Good work by Kansalainen as he checks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mumu 3.0 checks a leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a wild body shot.
Mumu 3.0 throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mumu 3.0 connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mumu 3.0 buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mumu 3.0 looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kansalainen, as that shot connected.
Mumu 3.0 throws out a powerful jab.
Kansalainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mumu 3.0 has time to react.
Mumu 3.0 has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kansalainen defending well as Mumu 3.0 loads up on a big left hand.
Kansalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 throws a low kick but Kansalainen moves out of range easily.
It looked like Kansalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mumu 3.0 lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kansalainen looks to throw the jab but Mumu 3.0 is out of range.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kansalainen is looking to counter punch.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mumu 3.0 was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 digs a good body shot into Kansalainen's ribs.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Mumu 3.0 is just out of range.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hook but Kansalainen blocks it.
A low kick lands for Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Mumu 3.0 works the jab nicely.#T3#
Mumu 3.0 with the inside leg kick.
Kansalainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kansalainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mumu 3.0 throws a looping overhand right but Kansalainen ducks down to avoid it.
Mumu 3.0 slips a straight right by Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 lands a glancing blow to the side of Kansalainen's head.
Kansalainen misses with a hook.
Mumu 3.0 is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mumu 3.0 scores with the left hand. Kansalainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kansalainen. Kansalainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mumu 3.0.
Kansalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Mumu 3.0 looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mumu 3.0 thuds his right hand into Kansalainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mumu 3.0 missing with a left hand there. Kansalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mumu 3.0, as that shot connected.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 loads up on a big right hand but Kansalainen slips the punch.#T4#
Mumu 3.0 with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mumu 3.0 lands a jab to Kansalainen's midsection.
Kansalainen throws a wild body kick that Mumu 3.0 sees coming a mile off.
Mumu 3.0 lands a leg kick that knocks Kansalainen off balance momentarily.
Mumu 3.0 lands an overhand right.
Kansalainen lands a really nice looking cross but Mumu 3.0 seems unphased.
Kansalainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a nice strike.
Mumu 3.0 swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kansalainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Mumu 3.0 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kansalainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A right-left combo lands from Mumu 3.0.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumu 3.0 throws the left hand but Kansalainen avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Kansalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Mumu 3.0 misses.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a left hand
and Kansalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdel Mumu 3.0 dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdel Mumu 3.0'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#
Mumu 3.0 slips a jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mumu 3.0 lands a jab to Kansalainen's midsection.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kansalainen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kansalainen throws an overhand right that lands on Mumu 3.0's shoulder, as Mumu 3.0 tries to avoid the shot.
Mumu 3.0 has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a wild body shot.
Kansalainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a body shot.
Mumu 3.0 looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.
Mumu 3.0 throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mumu 3.0 throws out the jab.
Mumu 3.0 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mumu 3.0.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu 3.0 looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Mumu 3.0 misses.
Kansalainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mumu 3.0 listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Mumu 3.0.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a straight right hand.
Mumu 3.0 fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kansalainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mumu 3.0 slips a straight right by Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kansalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mumu 3.0 throws out the jab.
Kansalainen misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick lands for Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mumu 3.0 there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mumu 3.0 explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mumu 3.0 cracks a nice hook into Kansalainen's ribs.
Mumu 3.0 lands a nice shot that snaps Kansalainen's head back.
Mumu 3.0 works Kansalainen's body with a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Mumu 3.0. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mumu 3.0 swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a sloppy right hand. Kansalainen should have avoided that one. #T2#
Kansalainen throws the left hand but Mumu 3.0 avoids the punch easily.
Mumu 3.0 takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#That has opened up Abdel Mumu 3.0's cut even more.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Kansalainen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a hook. Kansalainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 thuds a left hand into Kansalainen's body.
Mumu 3.0 scoring well with a low kick there.
Mumu 3.0 lands a jab to the head.
Kansalainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kansalainen fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mumu 3.0! But no joy.
Mumu 3.0 stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kansalainen slips a jab from Mumu 3.0.
Kansalainen misses with a hook.#T3#
Kansalainen throws a head kick but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mumu 3.0 slips a jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen tries a low kick but Mumu 3.0 avoids it.
Mumu 3.0 lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kansalainen circles away quickly and effectively.
As Mumu 3.0 backs away, Kansalainen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mumu 3.0 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Nice cross by Mumu 3.0.
A slow jab from Mumu 3.0 misses its intended target.
Mumu 3.0 comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mumu 3.0 with the inside leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 works the jab nicely.
A big right from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mumu 3.0 throws the left hand but Kansalainen avoids the punch easily.
Kansalainen throwing a counter right hand but Mumu 3.0 manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mumu 3.0. #T4#
Mumu 3.0 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mumu 3.0 ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mumu 3.0 throws a chopping leg kick but Kansalainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mumu 3.0 bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mumu 3.0 misses with an uppercut.
Kansalainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mumu 3.0 throws a shot from downtown. Kansalainen moves away and avoids it.
Mumu 3.0 takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mumu 3.0.
Kansalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumu 3.0 getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mumu 3.0 throws a push kick but Kansalainen slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Kansalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kansalainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mumu 3.0 moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mumu 3.0 looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdel Mumu 3.0 showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abdel Mumu 3.0's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Mumu 3.0 takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Mumu 3.0.
Kansalainen takes one to the chin there.
A punch combination from Kansalainen misses.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a hook. Kansalainen ducked under it nicely.
Mumu 3.0 just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mumu 3.0 fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. Mumu 3.0 was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mumu 3.0 counters with a body kick.
Kansalainen walks into a stiff left hand from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 blocks a head kick by Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu 3.0 fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 jabs Kansalainen right on the nose. Kansalainen blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mumu 3.0 misses with a hook.
Kansalainen throwing a counter right hand but Mumu 3.0 manages to avoid it.#T1#
Mumu 3.0 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but Mumu 3.0 uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mumu 3.0 throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mumu 3.0 lands with an uppercut that bounces Kansalainen off the cage and back into range.
Both fighters circling a little - Kansalainen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mumu 3.0 gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kansalainen misses with a hook to the body
letting Mumu 3.0 counter with a right hand.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mumu 3.0 throws out a loose jab but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen is looking for a counter combo.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Mumu 3.0 moved out of range nicely.
Mumu 3.0 throws a nice looking combination but Kansalainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mumu 3.0 staying out of range there.
Mumu 3.0 cracks Kansalainen with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansalainen throws a right hand that Mumu 3.0 ducks under and follows up with a left that Mumu 3.0 also avoids with ease.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kansalainen. #T2#
A left lands for Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kansalainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mumu 3.0 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mumu 3.0. That's going to slow Kansalainen down.
Kansalainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 is looking to score with low kicks.
Kansalainen takes one on the button.
Mumu 3.0 attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kansalainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mumu 3.0 throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kansalainen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mumu 3.0 bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kansalainen's head backwards.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a combination
and Kansalainen counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Mumu 3.0 lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kansalainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but Mumu 3.0 uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mumu 3.0 throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kansalainen.
A quick step to the side and Kansalainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mumu 3.0 throws a front kick aimed at Kansalainen's knee but Kansalainen avoids it well.
Kansalainen lands a head shot.
Kansalainen looks to throw the jab but Mumu 3.0 is out of range.
Kansalainen blocks a head kick by Mumu 3.0.
A low kick from Mumu 3.0 is predictable there
and Kansalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mumu 3.0 with the inside leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 slips a jab from Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Mumu 3.0 misses. #T4#
Mumu 3.0 fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a solid leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mumu 3.0 just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 throws out a counter right but Kansalainen avoids it with no problem.
That kick from Mumu 3.0 tenderised Kansalainen's leg. Kansalainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kansalainen is looking to land body kicks.
Mumu 3.0 checks the leg kick.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Mumu 3.0's ribcage but misses.
Mumu 3.0 lands a glancing blow to the side of Kansalainen's head.
Kansalainen looks for the body kick but Mumu 3.0 saw that one coming.
A big right from Mumu 3.0 misses.
Mumu 3.0 is looking to chop away at Kansalainen's legs.
Kansalainen blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdel Mumu 3.0 really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdel Mumu 3.0's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Mumu 3.0 checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a body shot that sends Kansalainen's belly button to the back.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a wild body shot.
Kansalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansalainen moves away from the strike by Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a straight left.
Mumu 3.0 will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mumu 3.0 misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mumu 3.0.
Kansalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Kansalainen tries a low kick but Mumu 3.0 avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mumu 3.0. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a straight left.
Mumu 3.0 moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kansalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Mumu 3.0 looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mumu 3.0 shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Kansalainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick
and Mumu 3.0 counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mumu 3.0 throws a poor cross that misses
and Kansalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mumu 3.0 moves out of range of the leg kick from Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 lands a slapping body shot.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a looping right.
Mumu 3.0 throws a low kick but Kansalainen avoids it.
Mumu 3.0 avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a body shot.#T2#
Mumu 3.0 looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
Kansalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Kansalainen is predictable there
letting Mumu 3.0 counter with a right hand.
Mumu 3.0 staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mumu 3.0 misses the body punch
and Kansalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kansalainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mumu 3.0 can pounce on him.
Kansalainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mumu 3.0 throws a nice looking combination but Kansalainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kansalainen is looking to counter punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mumu 3.0, as that shot connected.
Kansalainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mumu 3.0 wants to land a leg kick but Kansalainen is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kansalainen 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. #T3#
Mumu 3.0 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a hook.
Kansalainen drops his hands momentarily and Mumu 3.0 takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a shot to the body.
Kansalainen slips a straight right by Mumu 3.0.
Kansalainen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mumu 3.0 just manages to avoid it.
Mumu 3.0 throws a lazy right hand but Kansalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mumu 3.0 throws a poor cross that misses
and Kansalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Abdel Mumu 3.0's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kansalainen wants to slow Mumu 3.0 down by chopping away at his legs.
Mumu 3.0 fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a body kick.
Jab by Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 throws a leg kick
and Kansalainen counters with a straight right hand.
Mumu 3.0 jabs Kansalainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mumu 3.0 cracks Kansalainen with a good jab.
Mumu 3.0 lands with an overhand left.
Kansalainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#Mumu 3.0 is rocked!
Kansalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 is still on wobbly legs! Can Kansalainen finish him?
Mumu 3.0 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 seems to have recovered his senses.
Mumu 3.0 throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Mumu 3.0 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 punishes Kansalainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Mumu 3.0 was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mumu 3.0 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
Kansalainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 connects with an inside leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a looping left.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a body shot that sends Kansalainen's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdel Mumu 3.0 dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Abdel Mumu 3.0's cut.
That's time! Kansalainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Mumu 3.0 throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Mumu 3.0 moved out of range.
Mumu 3.0 appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Mumu 3.0 misses.
Kansalainen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a low kick.
Mumu 3.0 throws a lazy right hand but Kansalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansalainen throws a shot from downtown. Mumu 3.0 moves away and avoids it.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mumu 3.0 blocks a jab.
Mumu 3.0 slips a jab from Kansalainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mumu 3.0 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
A big left from Kansalainen misses.
Mumu 3.0 lands a nice looking body shot.
Mumu 3.0 misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a good body shot.
Mumu 3.0 clobbers Kansalainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mumu 3.0 throws a good cross that connects.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a leg kick.
Kansalainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mumu 3.0 looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a jab.
Kansalainen throws a looping overhand right but Mumu 3.0 ducks down to avoid it.
Kansalainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mumu 3.0 scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tapani Kansalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mumu 3.0 throws a nice looking combination but Kansalainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kansalainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Mumu 3.0 - just one landing.
Mumu 3.0 tries to land a leg kick but Kansalainen saw it coming and moves away.
Mumu 3.0 lands a really nice looking cross but Kansalainen seems unphased.
Mumu 3.0 moves away from the strike by Kansalainen.
Mumu 3.0 connects with a body shot.
Mumu 3.0 works Kansalainen's body with a nice hook.
Kansalainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mumu 3.0 throws a nice looking combination but Kansalainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Mumu 3.0 throws an overhand right that lands on Kansalainen's shoulder, as Kansalainen tries to avoid the shot.
Mumu 3.0 cracks Kansalainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kansalainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Kansalainen misses.
Mumu 3.0 lands a head shot.
Kansalainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kansalainen moves away from the strike by Mumu 3.0.
Kansalainen slips under a jab.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kansalainen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mumu 3.0 moves away from the strike by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Mumu 3.0 lands a lovely overhand right.
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumu 3.0 moves away.#T4#
Mumu 3.0 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
Mumu 3.0 throws a jab when Kansalainen was well out of range.
Mumu 3.0 with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen lands a jab-cross combination.
Kansalainen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mumu 3.0 to score with a decent uppercut.
Mumu 3.0 looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.
Mumu 3.0 misses with a looping left.
Mumu 3.0 cracks a nice hook into Kansalainen's ribs.
Mumu 3.0 catches Kansalainen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice shot lands for Mumu 3.0.
Mumu 3.0 lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mumu 3.0 thuds a left hand into Kansalainen's body.
Abdel Mumu 3.0 is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice leg kick from Mumu 3.0, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdel Mumu 3.0 comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mumu 3.0 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdel Mumu 3.0!
Abdel Mumu 3.0 is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Abdel Mumu 3.0 thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Syn 698 Turner vs Tapani
Date: Jul 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Kansalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turner lands with a hook. Kansalainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
Kansalainen throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Turner gets a takedown into half guard.
Turner trying to pass the guard but Kansalainen defending well.
Turner missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Kansalainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kansalainen tries to kick Turner off but Turner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kansalainen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Well, if Turner is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T1#
Turner wants to take a breather but Kansalainen is having none of it.
Turner is looking to advance position but Kansalainen won't allow it.
Kansalainen is refusing to be controlled, as Turner sits in half guard.
Turner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Turner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Turner is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Kansalainen has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Turner is in a lot of trouble! Kansalainen is straining to finish and he's done it! Turner taps out! Amazing!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tapani Kansalainen!
Tapani Kansalainen is the new lightweight champion!
Tapani Kansalainen 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.
Elgin Turner spoke after the fight, saying 'Wu Tang fuh eva!'.

Event: Syn 692 Turner vs Gravas
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Graves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab lands there for Graves.
Ernest Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kansalainen circles away.
Graves dives in and grabs Kansalainen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kansalainen pushes down on Graves's head and hops out.
Kansalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Graves.
Kansalainen with a hook.
Graves scores with the left hand. Kansalainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Kansalainen throws out a powerful jab.
Kansalainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2#
Graves throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kansalainen was covering up waiting for the punch and Graves finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Kansalainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Graves looking to pass the guard.
Kansalainen can't keep his opponent in guard - Graves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Graves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Graves stalling.
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Kansalainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Graves is looking to pass Kansalainen's guard but actually Kansalainen recovers to full guard.
Kansalainen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Graves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kansalainen is keeping the position for now.
Kansalainen trying to keep a closed guard but Graves is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kansalainen is really struggling to control Graves but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Kansalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Graves looking to pass the guard.
Kansalainen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kansalainen keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kansalainen has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Graves should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kansalainen has tightened it up now! Graves should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tapani Kansalainen!
In his post fight interview, Tapani Kansalainen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Syn 687 Point vs Alzheimer
Date: May 16, 2020

#R1#
Kansalainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uesugi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Uesugi's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick. Uesugi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kansalainen catches Uesugi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kansalainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Uesugi checks it well.
Kansalainen digs a good body shot into Uesugi's ribs.#CL2#
Kansalainen darts in and clinches Uesugi up against the cage.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Kansalainen breaks the clinch.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
Uesugi takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Kansalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kansalainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Uesugi is looking to wear down Kansalainen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Uesugi misses with a combination
and Kansalainen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uesugi sizes up Kansalainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kansalainen tries to work over Uesugi's front leg with a kick but Uesugi checks it. #T1#
Uesugi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kansalainen lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Kansalainen rushes Uesugi and presses him up against the cage.
Uesugi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Uesugi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kansalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kansalainen backwards.
Uesugi just leaning against Kansalainen, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
Kansalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uesugi misses with some punches.
Uesugi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kansalainen working aggressively here.
Uesugi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Uesugi scores with a shot to the side of Kansalainen's head.
Come on Uesugi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kansalainen. #T2#
Uesugi controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansalainen jumps guard but Uesugi stands there with Kansalainen around his waist. Kansalainen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Uesugi trying to stall but Kansalainen improves his position.
Uesugi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Uesugi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Uesugi misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi lands with a right to the head.
Kansalainen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Uesugi or not.
Kansalainen throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Kansalainen successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uesugi looking to pass the guard.
Uesugi postures up.
Uesugi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Uesugi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Uesugi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Uesugi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Uesugi wanted to stand there but Kansalainen had control of the position.
Uesugi controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Kansalainen working for a triangle but Uesugi defends it easily.
Uesugi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Uesugi looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Uesugi stays in close to Kansalainen's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circling - Kansalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kansalainen lands a head kick!
Uesugi moves away from the strike by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen scores with a hook to the body. Uesugi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Uesugi blocks it.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Uesugi moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Uesugi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Uesugi misses.
Uesugi blocks a low kick nicely.
As Kansalainen tries to get set, Uesugi tries to push him back and clinch up but Kansalainen manages to avoid the attempt.
Kansalainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Uesugi doesn't seem bothered though.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the side of Uesugi's head but Uesugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Uesugi moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kansalainen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kansalainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Uesugi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kansalainen throws a low kick, looking for Uesugi's leg but Uesugi calmly moves out of range.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut. Kansalainen saw that one coming.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kansalainen scores with a body shot.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Uesugi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut. Uesugi saw that one coming.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi punishes Kansalainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Kansalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uesugi.
A nice side step and Kansalainen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kansalainen clobbers Uesugi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Kansalainen clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uesugi.
Kansalainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
Kansalainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Uesugi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uesugi.
Kansalainen is trying to force a seperation but Uesugi has the dominant position.
Uesugi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Kansalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls for Uesugi to work.
Still in the clinch, Kansalainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kansalainen misses with some punches.
Uesugi is stalling here.
Kansalainen misses with the head strike.
Kansalainen jumps guard but Uesugi stands there with Kansalainen around his waist. Kansalainen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kansalainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
Kansalainen misses with a body punch.
Kansalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kansalainen controls his hands.
Uesugi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kansalainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kansalainen tries a body shot but Uesugi blocks it. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Uesugi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kansalainen tries to pull guard but Uesugi holds him up against the cage and eventually Kansalainen drops back down to his feet.
Uesugi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kansalainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uesugi.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kansalainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kansalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uesugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uesugi throws a head punch that misses.
Uesugi lands an uppercut.
Kansalainen is trying to push Uesugi away but Uesugi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Kansalainen. #BC2#
Kansalainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3#
Uesugi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Uesugi lands a head shot.
Kansalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen swings for the body but Uesugi moves out of range.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.#CL#
Uesugi closes the distance and clinches.
Uesugi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Uesugi lands a hook that snaps the head of Kansalainen backwards.
Uesugi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kansalainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
Uesugi lands a hook that snaps the head of Kansalainen backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Kansalainen. #BC2#
Kansalainen breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uesugi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Kansalainen lands a right hook to the body.
Kansalainen lands a right hook to the body.
Kansalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uesugi throws out the jab.
And Kansalainen responds with a good body kick, but Uesugi manages to step out the way in time.
Uesugi takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen looks for the body kick but Uesugi saw that one coming. #CL2#
Kansalainen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Uesugi tries to stall but Kansalainen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Uesugi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kansalainen backwards.
Kansalainen misses with the head strike.
Uesugi leaning against his opponent.
Uesugi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kansalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi tries to work over Kansalainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kansalainen misses with a body punch.
Uesugi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tapani Kansalainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. Uesugi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Kansalainen - just one landing.
Uesugi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kansalainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Uesugi misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Uesugi misses the target.
Uesugi jabs Kansalainen right on the nose. Kansalainen blinks but takes it well.
Uesugi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uesugi connects with a nice looking jab.
Kansalainen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Uesugi counters with a right hand to the body.
Kansalainen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kansalainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen misses with a body kick.
Kansalainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Uesugis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kansalainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by Uesugi. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Kansalainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Uesugi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Uesugi lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Kansalainen darts in and clinches Uesugi up against the cage.
Uesugi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Uesugi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kansalainen lands a body punch.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Uesugi leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
Kansalainen jumps guard but Uesugi stands there with Kansalainen around his waist. Kansalainen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Uesugi fails to land.
Uesugi is struggling to control the position.
Kansalainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Uesugi is stalling here.
A short right from Kansalainen on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uesugi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kansalainen is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Kansalainen.
A short body shot lands from Uesugi as the two fighters clinch.
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
Uesugi throws a head punch that misses.
Kansalainen tries to pull guard but Uesugi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Uesugi has Kansalainen pressed against the cage, preventing Kansalainen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Uesugi.
Uesugi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kansalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Kansalainen on the inside.
Kansalainen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kansalainen prevents a body shot from Uesugi.
Kansalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kagekatsu Uesugi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Kansalainen tries to work over Uesugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kansalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uesugi can't find room to land a body shot as Kansalainen controls the action.
Uesugi is looking to control Kansalainen's arms but Kansalainen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Uesugi has his back to the cage.
Kansalainen lands with a light punch inside.
Kansalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Uesugi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kansalainen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Uesugi smiles and moves away.
Kagekatsu Uesugi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapani Kansalainen.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Uesugi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kansalainen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Uesugi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kansalainen looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
Kansalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Uesugi's calf.
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick. Uesugi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi. #T4#
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kansalainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Uesugi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kansalainen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kansalainen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Kansalainen moves into range and clinches up with Uesugi.
Kansalainen cracks Uesugi with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kansalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kansalainen.
Uesugi throws a head punch that misses.
Uesugi tries a body shot but Kansalainen blocks it.
Kansalainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kansalainen lands with a right to the head.
Kansalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kansalainen on the inside.
Kansalainen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Uesugi smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Kansalainen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tapani Kansalainen.
Well Kansalainen 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapani Kansalainen!
Tapani Kansalainen 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: Syn 681 Dog vs Rockwell
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Hageman.
Kansalainen avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Kansalainen misses the target.
Hageman connects with an inside leg kick.
Kansalainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Hageman misses the target.
Hageman throws a leg kick but Kansalainen checks it.
Kansalainen looks to land a body kick but Hageman moved away.
Hageman misses the jab.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Hageman's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen checks a low kick from Hageman.
Kansalainen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Good shot there by Hageman.
Hageman 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 Tapani Kansalainen has been cut.
Kansalainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A left and a right from Hageman both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hageman misses with a straight right.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hageman.
Kansalainen works over Hageman's head and body with a nice combination.
A swing and a miss from Hageman.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hageman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hageman swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Kansalainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hageman throws a lazy right hand but Kansalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hageman misses with a hook.
Kansalainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kansalainen lands a leg kick that knocks Hageman off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target.
Hageman lands a glancing blow to the side of Kansalainen's head.
Hageman throws a hook but Kansalainen avoids it easily.
Hageman throws a leg kick but Kansalainen checks it.
Hageman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kansalainen.
Kansalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hageman.
Hageman checks a low kick from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen swings for the body but Hageman moves out of range.
Kansalainen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good leg kick by Kansalainen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kansalainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hageman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kansalainen cracks Hageman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hageman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Hageman throws a leg kick but Kansalainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Kansalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hageman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kansalainen avoids a kick to the body.
Kansalainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hageman pushes Kansalainen away with a front kick.
Hageman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Hageman avoids a kick to the body.
Hageman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a hook.
Hageman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hageman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kansalainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Hageman's head.
Hageman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hageman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
Kansalainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hageman.
Hageman lands the left hand.
Jab from Hageman.
Hageman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansalainen.
Hageman throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Hageman. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body kick there by Hageman.
Kansalainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kansalainen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hageman missing with a left hand there. Kansalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab from Hageman.
Hageman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kansalainen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hageman moves away from the strike by Kansalainen.
Hageman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kansalainen blocks a head kick by Hageman.
Hageman throws a hook but Kansalainen avoids it easily.
Kansalainen sizes up Hageman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Hageman looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
Hageman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kansalainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hageman.
Hageman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kansalainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kansalainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hageman lands with an overhand left.
Hageman moves out of range of the leg kick from Kansalainen.
Hageman throws a wild body kick that Kansalainen sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Kansalainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Hageman's head.
Kansalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hageman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hageman.
Hageman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hageman digs a good hook to Kansalainen's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hageman, right into the meat.
Hageman lands with a good body shot.
Hageman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hageman throws out a powerful jab.
Kansalainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hageman.
Good shot there by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Kansalainen misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Hageman's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen misses with a kick to the body.
Kansalainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hageman throws a leg kick but Kansalainen moved away.
A quick step to the side and Kansalainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hageman moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Diego Hageman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tapani Kansalainen'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#
Hageman moves out of range as Kansalainen throws a body kick.
Diego Hageman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kansalainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kansalainen, right into the meat.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Hageman's ribcage but misses.
Hageman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kansalainen throws a looping overhand right but Hageman ducks down to avoid it.
Hageman avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Hageman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kansalainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hageman.
Hageman throws a chopping leg kick but Kansalainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen takes one to the chin there.
Kansalainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hageman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Hageman throws a wild body kick that Kansalainen sees coming a mile off.
Kansalainen throws an overhand right that lands on Hageman's shoulder, as Hageman tries to avoid the shot.
Hageman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hageman misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Hageman scores with a hook to the body. Kansalainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kansalainen motions for Hageman to come forward. Kansalainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hageman misses with a looping left.
Hageman scores with a jab to the head.
Kansalainen with a hook.
Hageman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kansalainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hageman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hageman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Kansalainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hageman doesn't seem phased though.
Hageman throws a series of punches but Kansalainen avoids them all with ease.
Hageman looks to land a body kick but Kansalainen moved away.
Hageman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kansalainen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hageman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kansalainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hageman.
Hageman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hageman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice defenses there by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hageman throws a low kick but Kansalainen moves out of range easily. #T2#
Kansalainen throws an overhand right that lands on Hageman's shoulder, as Hageman tries to avoid the shot.
Hageman throws out a counter right but Kansalainen avoids it with no problem.
Hageman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
Hageman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hageman swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Hageman misses with a straight left.
Hageman misses with a two punch combination.
Kansalainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kansalainen slips a jab from Hageman.
Donk. Hageman catches Kansalainen right on the button with a cross.
Hageman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansalainen.
A low kick from Hageman misses
and Hageman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kansalainen. That's going to slow Hageman down.
Kansalainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hageman punishes Kansalainen's body with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hageman.
Hageman moves out of range of the leg kick from Kansalainen.#T3#
Hageman cracks the inside of Kansalainen's front leg.
Hageman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kansalainen blocks a low kick nicely.
Kansalainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Hageman's head.
A right-left combo lands from Hageman.
A jab from Hageman finds it's way through Kansalainen's defenses.
Hageman throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Hageman throws a body kick that misses.
Kansalainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kansalainen misses with a leg kick
and Hageman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hageman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hageman lands a jab to the head.
Hageman tried to score with a low kick but Kansalainen checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kansalainen.
Hageman misses with a body shot.
Hageman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kansalainen. Kansalainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Kansalainen lands with a kick to the temple. Hageman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Diego Hageman has been cut.
Kansalainen with a nice cross.
Hageman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hageman.#T4#
Hageman fails to land with a series of punches.
Kansalainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hageman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen looks to throw the jab but Hageman is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Kansalainen blocks the low kick.
Kansalainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hageman misses with a lunging right hand
and Kansalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target.
Hageman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kansalainen counters with a nice body shot.
Hageman misses with a body kick.
Kansalainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hageman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kansalainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kansalainen scores with a nice head shot.
Hageman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hageman missing with a left hand there. Kansalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hageman follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kansalainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kansalainen lands a jab to Hageman's midsection.
Kansalainen throws a combination. Hageman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tapani Kansalainen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hageman throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Kansalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body.
Hageman misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crunch! Hageman slams his shin into Kansalainen's torso.
Hageman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kansalainen is out of range.
Hageman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kansalainen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hageman on the side of the head.
Hageman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kansalainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Hageman should have avoided that one.
Hageman lands a leg kick that knocks Kansalainen off balance momentarily.
Kansalainen checks a low kick from Hageman.
Kansalainen misses with a right hand
and Hageman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Hageman.
Kansalainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kansalainen slips under a jab from Hageman.
Hageman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kansalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Hageman slips a straight right by Kansalainen.#T1#
Hageman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Hageman.
The fighters circling - Hageman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hageman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kansalainen's head.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Hageman avoids it easily.
Kansalainen throws a chopping leg kick but Hageman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kansalainen, as that shot connected.
Kansalainen tries to score with a low kick but Hageman moves his leg out of the way.
Hageman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kansalainen scores with a nice strike.
Hageman throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kansalainen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hageman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kansalainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hageman. Hageman obviously looking to wear him down.
Kansalainen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hageman to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Kansalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hageman's calf.
Hageman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kansalainen's sensitive parts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen connects with a body shot that sends Hageman's belly button to the back.#T2#
Kansalainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kansalainen.
Hageman defending well as Kansalainen loads up on a big left hand.
Kansalainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hageman.
Hageman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hageman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hageman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hageman.
Hageman throws an overhand right that lands on Kansalainen's shoulder, as Kansalainen tries to avoid the shot.
Kansalainen slips a straight right by Hageman.
Hageman throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen wants to land a leg kick but Hageman is out of range.
Kansalainen slips a straight right by Hageman.
Kansalainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Hageman moved out of range nicely.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from Hageman.
Hageman throws a sloppy head kick and Kansalainen moves out of range easily. #T3#
Kansalainen connects with a looping right hand.
Good shot there by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hageman will feel that in the morning.
Hageman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansalainen.
Hageman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kansalainen throws a good cross that connects.
Kansalainen lands a leg kick that knocks Hageman off balance momentarily.
Kansalainen scores with a hook.
Hageman works the jab nicely.
Hageman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kansalainen with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hageman connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kansalainen.
Kansalainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hageman thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Kansalainen misses.
Hageman connects with a crisp jab.
Kansalainen misses with a head kick.
Hageman follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T4#
Hageman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
Kansalainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hageman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kansalainen is able to avoid easily.
Kansalainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kansalainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hageman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick from Kansalainen lands but Hageman takes it in his stride.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hageman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
Hageman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hageman connects with a crisp jab.
Hageman checks a leg kick.
Hageman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hageman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen lands the left hand.
Kansalainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kansalainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hageman moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tapani Kansalainen.
Well Kansalainen 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Syn 674 Turner vs Mahmoud
Date: Mar 06, 2020

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Rhod misses.
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Kansalainen's head but Kansalainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rudy Rhod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Kansalainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kansalainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rhod.
Kansalainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rhod checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rhod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
Kansalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhod connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kansalainen. Kansalainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rhod has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium in the buildup to the fight.
Rhod throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rhod is looking to slow Kansalainen down with leg kicks.
Kansalainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rhod paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've been informed that Kansalainen 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.
Kansalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhod.
Rhod swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rhod moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rhod fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Rhod takes one to the side of the head.
Kansalainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kansalainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rhod checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rhod lands a leg kick that knocks Kansalainen off balance momentarily.#T1#
Kansalainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rhod.
Kansalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kansalainen connects with a single shot there.
Rhod throws a front kick aimed at Kansalainen's knee but Kansalainen avoids it well.
Rhod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
Kansalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rhod throws out the jab.
Rhod moves out of range of the leg kick from Kansalainen.
The fighters circling - Kansalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kansalainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rhod tests Kansalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Kansalainen cracks Rhod with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rhod throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod sizes up Kansalainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rhod lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kansalainen's sensitive parts.
Kansalainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rhod walks into a jab.#T2#
Rhod throws a big shot that misses.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
Rhod is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Rhod moved out of range nicely.
A lazy body kick from Rhod
and Kansalainen counters with a nice body shot.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
A nice combination there by Kansalainen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansalainen. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhod lands the left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Kansalainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Kansalainen has closed the distance and engaged Rhod in a clinch. #BC#
Rhod manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Kansalainen has managed to clinch.
Rhod lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Rhod manages to break the clinch.
Rhod connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rhod bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kansalainen's head.
Kansalainen swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rhod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Rhod misses with a body kick.
Kansalainen wants to counter with a clinch but Rhod pushes him away.#T3#
Kansalainen throws a shot from downtown. Rhod moves away and avoids it.
Kansalainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rhod moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rhod is looking to counter punch.
Rhod scores with a nice right hand.
Rhod throws out a powerful jab.
Kansalainen slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rhod.
Kansalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansalainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhod pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kansalainen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rhod darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rhod pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kansalainen is out of range and Rhod settles back down.
Kansalainen lands with a straight right. Rhod didn't see that one coming.
Rhod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
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!
Kansalainen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kansalainen checks a low kick from Rhod.
Rhod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.
The crowd cheers as Rhod lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kansalainen doesn't seem phased though.
Rhod pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Rhod slips a straight right by Kansalainen.
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Kansalainen's head but Kansalainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhod scores with a nice right hand.
Kansalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod slips a jab from Kansalainen.
Rhod scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rhod listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kansalainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen flicks out a counter leg kick but Rhod steps away.
Rhod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kansalainen throws a lazy right hand but Rhod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhod with a nice cross.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Kansalainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rhod is able to avoid easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rhod scores with the left hand. Kansalainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Rhod moved away.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
Kansalainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Rhod feints and then cracks Kansalainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kansalainen down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudy Rhod dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kansalainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Rhod sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good shot there by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen looks for the body kick but Rhod saw that one coming.
Rhod tried to counter with a leg kick but Kansalainen avoided it.
Rudy Rhod is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rhod, right into the meat.
Kansalainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kansalainen misses with a wild combination.
Rhod tries to score with a low kick but Kansalainen moves his leg out of the way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rhod.
Kansalainen throws a series of punches but Rhod moves out of range.
Kansalainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rhod.
Kansalainen moves forwards but Rhod connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kansalainen misses with a hook. Rhod ducked under it nicely.
Rhod cracks Kansalainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhod misses with a hook
and Kansalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rhod sizes up Kansalainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Rhod. Those never looked like landing.
Kansalainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rhod shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Rhod throws a push kick but Kansalainen slaps the foot to one side.
Kansalainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kansalainen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kansalainen duly obliges.
Kansalainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rhod throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rhod.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rhod.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kansalainen.
Rhod misses with a two punch combination.
Rhod looks to land a combination but Kansalainen avoids it well.
Kansalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhod.
Rhod swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rhod throws out a leg kick but Kansalainen moves out of range and Rhod only half commits.
A big right from Rhod misses.
Kansalainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A clash of legs there as Kansalainen blocks the low kick.
Kansalainen wants to land a leg kick but Rhod is out of range.
Rhod misses with a low kick as Kansalainen jumps back.
Kansalainen throws out a counter right but Rhod avoids it with no problem.
Rhod works Kansalainen's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod tries to work over Kansalainen's front leg with a kick but Kansalainen checks it.
Kansalainen slips a straight right by Rhod.
Kansalainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Kansalainen tries to work over Rhod's front leg with a kick but Rhod checks it.
Rhod throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kansalainen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rhod misses with a hook
and Kansalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
That kick from Kansalainen tenderised Rhod's leg. Rhod is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rhod blocks a jab.
Kansalainen misses with a hook.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Rhod cracks Kansalainen with an open hand slap.
Rhod is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansalainen.
Rhod throws a leg kick that misses.
Kansalainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rhod pushes Kansalainen away with a front kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rhod checks a leg kick.
Rhod looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Rhod checks it.
Kansalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhod lands a body shot.
Rhod connects with a nice looking jab.
Rhod is looking to chop away at Kansalainen's legs. #T3#
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen tries to land a leg kick but Rhod saw it coming and moves away.
Rhod looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kansalainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rhod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kansalainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
That kick from Kansalainen tenderised Rhod's leg. Rhod is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kansalainen throws a shot from downtown. Rhod moves away and avoids it.
Kansalainen connects with a single shot there.
Rhod throws out a loose jab but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
Kansalainen throws a chopping leg kick but Rhod manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kansalainen tries to score with a low kick but Rhod moves his leg out of the way.
Kansalainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rhod throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kansalainen tries to clinch up.
Donk. Rhod catches Kansalainen right on the button with a cross.
Rhod misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Kansalainen walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Rhod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
No joy there for Kansalainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Rhod checks a low kick from Kansalainen.
Rhod throws a leg kick that misses.
Rhod moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rhod darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rhod connects with a crisp jab.
Rhod is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
That kick from Kansalainen tenderised Rhod's leg. Rhod is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rhod throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Rhod darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab, jab by Kansalainen - just one landing.
Kansalainen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudy Rhod dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rhod missing with a left hand there. Kansalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Kansalainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kansalainen takes one to the chin there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rhod.
Rhod cracks the inside of Kansalainen's front leg.
Kansalainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kansalainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen needs to keep his hands up - Rhod had a free shot at his head there.
Kansalainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rhod stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rhod blocks a jab.
A leg kick checked by Kansalainen.
Rhod is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rhod moves out of range of the leg kick from Kansalainen.
Rhod is looking to land body kicks.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansalainen throws a shot from downtown. Rhod moves away and avoids it.
Kansalainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rhod doesn't seem bothered though.
Rhod tries a low kick but Kansalainen avoids it.#T1#
Kansalainen tries to land a leg kick but Rhod saw it coming and moves away.
Kansalainen lands with a shot to the body.
Kansalainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Rhod throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rhod connects with the punch.
Rhod throws a lazy right hand but Kansalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Rhod moved out of range nicely.
Rhod avoids the head kick by Kansalainen. #CL2#
Kansalainen moves into the clinch successfully.
Kansalainen fails to pull guard. #BC#
Rhod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A leg kick checked by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Rhod.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Rhod moved out of range nicely.
Kansalainen is looking to clinch but Rhod is avoiding it.
Kansalainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rhod paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Rhod throws a body kick that misses.
Tapani Kansalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rhod paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
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!
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kansalainen is looking to clinch but Rhod is avoiding it.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansalainen needs to keep his hands up - Rhod had a free shot at his head there.
Rhod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Kansalainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Kansalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Rhod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kansalainen.
Rhod staying out of range there.
Rhod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kansalainen can do to turn this around?
Rhod misses with a kick to the body.
Rhod lands with a nice body punch.
Rhod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kansalainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a wild body kick that Rhod sees coming a mile off.
A slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target.
Rhod connects with a crisp jab.
Rudy Rhod is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Rhod tries to land a front kick but Kansalainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kansalainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Rhod off the cage and back into range.
A low kick from Rhod misses #CL2#
and Kansalainen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kansalainen.
A nice left hand lands by Rhod.
Kansalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kansalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhod is trying to force a seperation but Kansalainen has the dominant position.
Kansalainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kansalainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Rhod misses with a body punch.
A short right from Rhod. #BC#
Rhod breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Rhod.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rhod lands a leg kick that knocks Kansalainen off balance momentarily.#T4#
Rhod lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rhod scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rhod lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kansalainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kansalainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kansalainen tried to score with a low kick but Rhod checks it.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
Rhod throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab, jab by Rhod - just one landing.
Rhod takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rhod lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Kansalainen.
Rhod clobbers Kansalainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rhod, as that shot connected.
Rhod fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kansalainen on the side of the head.
Rhod cracks a nice hook into Kansalainen's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rhod keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rhod throws a leg kick
and Kansalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Rhod showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rhod, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Rhod!
Rudy Rhod decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC Tokyo
Date: Feb 07, 2020

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Vilson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vilson.
Kansalainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Kansalainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vilson. Vilson obviously looking to wear him down.
Vilson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vilson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vilson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kansalainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kansalainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kansalainen takes one to the side of the head.
Vilson throws a hook but Kansalainen blocks it.
Vilson throws a big shot that misses.
Kansalainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vilson misses the jab.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot.
Vilson throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vilson lands with a cross.
Kansalainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vilson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Kansalainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It appears Vilson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Vilson moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Kansalainen misses.
Vilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kansalainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vilson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vilson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vilson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kansalainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vilson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kansalainen checks it well.
Vilson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansalainen.
Vilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Vilson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kansalainen is looking to slow Vilson down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the side of Vilson's head but Vilson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vilson clobbers Kansalainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from Vilson.
Kansalainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kansalainen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vilson counters with a straight right hand.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from Vilson.
Kansalainen feints a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kansalainen.
Vilson lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Vilson finds it's way through Kansalainen's defenses.
Kansalainen stuns Vilson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kansalainen fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Vilson finds it's target.#T2#
Kansalainen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kansalainen throws a lazy right hand but Vilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansalainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vilson throws a leg kick but Kansalainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a combination
and Vilson counters with a left to the body.
Vilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Vilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Vilson is just out of range.
Vilson sizes up Kansalainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kansalainen lands a leg kick that knocks Vilson off balance momentarily.
Vilson looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Vilson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vilson.
Vilson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vilson lands a jab to Kansalainen's midsection.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
Kansalainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Kansalainen.
Vilson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vilson lands a lovely overhand right.
Vilson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Vilson blocks it.#T3#
Vilson checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Vilson misses.
Kansalainen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A low kick from Kansalainen misses
and Vilson counters with an inside leg kick.
Vilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vilson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vilson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vilson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut
and Vilson counters with a right hand to the body.
A shot to the body from Kansalainen misses
and Vilson counters with an inside leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that misses.
Vilson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilson moves away.
Vilson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vilson connects with the punch.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vilson misses with a looping left.
Vilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vilson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kansalainen catches Vilson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vilson throws a low kick, looking for Kansalainen's leg but Kansalainen calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen cracks a nice hook into Vilson's ribs.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
A jab from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kansalainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
Vilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen misses the jab.
Vilson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut
enabling Vilson to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Vilson misses.
Vilson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vilson throws a hook but Kansalainen avoids it easily.
Vilson slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Vilson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Vilson dominated that round.
That's time! Vilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vilson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansalainen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansalainen. Vilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vilson misses the jab.
Vilson checks a leg kick.
Vilson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vilson feints and then cracks Kansalainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kansalainen down.
Vilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kansalainen can do to turn this around?
Vilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Vilson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kansalainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kansalainen loads up on a big right hand but Vilson slips the punch.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Vilson's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vilson throwing a counter right hand but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Vilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Kansalainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kansalainen throws a head kick but Vilson moves out of range.
Vilson thuds his right hand into Kansalainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Kansalainen loads up on a big right hand but Vilson slips the punch.
Vilson tests Kansalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vilson counters with a good low kick that Kansalainen was not able to check.
Vilson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kansalainen misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vilson throws a leg kick which misses Kansalainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kansalainen tries to avoid it.
Kansalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vilson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vilson lands a really nice looking cross but Kansalainen seems unphased.
Vilson throws a low kick, looking for Kansalainen's leg but Kansalainen calmly moves out of range.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Vilson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot.
Vilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Vilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
Vilson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kansalainen just manages to avoid it.
Vilson loads up on a big right hand but Kansalainen slips the punch.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vilson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Kansalainen throws a hook but Vilson avoids it easily.
Vilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vilson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kansalainen. Kansalainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Junior Vilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Vilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansalainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kansalainen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Good leg kick by Kansalainen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kansalainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vilson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vilson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen throws out a counter right but Vilson avoids it with no problem.
Kansalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Vilson.
Vilson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kansalainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kansalainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kansalainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kansalainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vilson cracks Kansalainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vilson slips under a jab from Kansalainen.
Vilson tried to counter with a leg kick but Kansalainen avoided it.
A cross from Vilson lands.
The fighters circling - Vilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vilson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kansalainen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vilson has got the better of the exchanges.#T3#
Kansalainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Kansalainen swings widly with a right hand
and Kansalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vilson checks a leg kick nicely.
Kansalainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Vilson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but Vilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
Vilson scores with a jab to the head.
Vilson lands a front kick.
Kansalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but Vilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Vilson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kansalainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Vilson counter with a right hand.
Kansalainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Vilson counters with a stiff right hand.
Vilson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Vilson. #T4#
Kansalainen throws a chopping leg kick but Vilson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kansalainen misses with a hook.
Kansalainen misses with a hook
and Vilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vilson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Vilson.
Kansalainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vilson. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansalainen cracks Vilson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vilson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kansalainen thows a leg kick but Vilson checks it
and Vilson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Vilson.
Kansalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Vilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Vilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vilson.
Vilson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Kansalainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Vilson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kansalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vilson blocks a head kick by Kansalainen.
Vilson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Kansalainen throws a looping overhand right but Vilson ducks down to avoid it.
Vilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
An attempted straight right counter from Vilson misses the target.
Vilson misses with a body shot.
A jab from Vilson does it's job there.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Kansalainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Vilson misses.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vilson counters with a nice uppercut.
Vilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen tries to move into range but Vilson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Vilson.
A left lands for Vilson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Kansalainen.
Vilson takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Vilson scores with a nice body kick.
A jab from Vilson finds it's way through Kansalainen's defenses.
Vilson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vilson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kansalainen's calf.
Vilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Vilson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kansalainen just manages to avoid it.
Vilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Vilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kansalainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vilson is out of range.
Vilson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab, jab by Vilson - just one landing.
Kansalainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Kansalainen catches Vilson right on the button with a cross.
Vilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Kansalainen is looking to chop away at Vilson's legs.
Vilson throwing a counter right hand but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen swings widly with a right hand
and Vilson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tapani Kansalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kansalainen tries a low kick but Vilson avoids it.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Vilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vilson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good work by Kansalainen as he checks the leg kick.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Kansalainen throws a low kick but Vilson avoids it.
Junior Vilson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilson.
Kansalainen throws a jab when Vilson was well out of range.
Vilson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Kansalainen.
Vilson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vilson is looking to counter punch.
Vilson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vilson throws a push kick but Kansalainen slaps the foot to one side.
Vilson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kansalainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice jab there from Vilson. #T3#
Kansalainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Vilson slips a jab from Kansalainen.
Vilson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vilson lands a jab.
Vilson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vilson.
Vilson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kansalainen on the side of the head.
Kansalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
Kansalainen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vilson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vilson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vilson scores with a decent looking hook.
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vilson.
Kansalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Vilson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kansalainen thinking.
Kansalainen swings widly with a right hand
and Kansalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the body.
Vilson scores with a hook.
Vilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.#T4#
Kansalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Vilson.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the side of Vilson's head but Vilson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kansalainen lands a jab.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Vilson's ribcage but misses.
Vilson lands a leg kick that knocks Kansalainen off balance momentarily.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vilson 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.
A big left from Vilson misses.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson connects with a crisp jab.
Kansalainen is looking to slow Vilson down with leg kicks.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansalainen walks into a straight right hand from Vilson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vilson slips under a jab from Kansalainen.
Vilson digs a good hook to Kansalainen's body.
Kansalainen misses with a right hand
letting Vilson counter with a right hand.
Vilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kansalainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Vilson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vilson 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Vilson!
Junior Vilson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEC 689
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
A big left from Ali misses.
We've been told by Kansalainen's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali tries to land a body kick
and Kansalainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kansalainen misses with a straight left.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Ali checks it.
Kansalainen takes one to the side of the head.
Ali connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kansalainen momentarily.
Kansalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ali's calf.
Ali digs a good body shot into Kansalainen's ribs.
Kansalainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kansalainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Ali lands a front kick.
Ali doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kansalainen checks a low kick from Ali.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ali moves out of range as Kansalainen throws a body kick.
Kansalainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ali. Ali circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali avoids the head kick by Kansalainen.
Ali looks to throw the jab but Kansalainen is out of range.
Kansalainen throwing a counter right hand but Ali manages to avoid it.
Good work by Kansalainen as he checks the leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
Kansalainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ali.
Kansalainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ali cracks Kansalainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Kansalainen misses with the combination.
Kansalainen slips a straight right by Ali.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Kansalainen slips under a jab from Ali.
Ali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Ali shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kansalainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that Ali semi-blocks.
Kansalainen misses the jab.
Ali connects with a body shot.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good work by Kansalainen as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kansalainen misses the target.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali lunges at Kansalainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kansalainen's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kansalainen. #T2#
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kansalainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kansalainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Ali pushes Kansalainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ali takes a shot to the head.
Kansalainen is trying to break free.
Kansalainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kansalainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Ali.
Kansalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kansalainen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ali.
Kansalainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Ali. #T3##BC#
Kansalainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kansalainen throws a body kick that misses.
Ali slips a jab from Kansalainen.#CL2#
Ali forces Kansalainen back against the cage and clinches.
Kansalainen blocking some punches.
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kansalainen misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kansalainen.
Ali misses with a body punch. #BC#
Kansalainen manages to break the clinch.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Kansalainen's shoulder, as Kansalainen tries to avoid the shot.
Ali tries to work over Kansalainen's front leg with a kick but Kansalainen checks it.
Kansalainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kansalainen. Kansalainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick misses from Kansalainen.
Ali moves forwards but Kansalainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ali lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen misses with a head kick.
Kansalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Ali is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Ali.
Ali pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ali counters with a one-two to the body.
Ali wants to slow Kansalainen down by chopping away at his legs.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Ali moves into the clinch.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
Kansalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kansalainen throws a head punch that misses.
Kansalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kansalainen.
Ali pushes Kansalainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Kansalainen manages to break the clinch.
Kansalainen looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range.
Kansalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali misses the jab.
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sarfraz Ali will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kansalainen tries a low kick but Ali avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Kansalainen.
Ali lands a slapping body shot.
Ali takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ali keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kansalainen feints and then cracks Ali's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ali down.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the body.
Kansalainen throws a lazy right hand but Ali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ali swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kansalainen.
Ali's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kansalainen under the eye.
Kansalainen blocks a low kick nicely.
Kansalainen moves out of range as Ali strikes.
Kansalainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Kansalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansalainen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ali just manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch but Kansalainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Ali misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansalainen.
A quick step to the side and Kansalainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali connects with a body shot that sends Kansalainen's belly button to the back.
Ali tries to clinch but Kansalainen is having none of it.
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Kansalainen moves out of range of the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Ali. Beautiful body shot.
Kansalainen slips under a jab from Ali.
Kansalainen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ali is out of range and Kansalainen settles back down.
Ali shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.
Donk. Ali catches Kansalainen right on the button with a cross.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Kansalainen saw that one coming.
Kansalainen lands a really nice looking cross but Ali seems unphased.
Kansalainen throws a sloppy head kick and Ali moves out of range easily.
Kansalainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Ali checks a low kick from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Kansalainen thuds his right hand into Ali's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ali moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali misses with a straight left.
Kansalainen is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Kansalainen misses the jab.
Kansalainen lands with a good body shot.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ali misses the jab.
Kansalainen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ali.
Ali is looking to score with low kicks.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kansalainen connects with a single shot there.
Ali lands a leg kick that knocks Kansalainen off balance momentarily.
Kansalainen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ali if he has to take too many more of those.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
Kansalainen lands an overhand right.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansalainen.
Ali connects with a leg kick. Kansalainen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.#T3#
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen cracks Ali with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
Kansalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen moves away from the strike by Ali.
Kansalainen slips under a jab from Ali.
Ali throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kansalainen throwing a counter right hand but Ali manages to avoid it.
Ali throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen walks into a stiff left hand from Ali.
Ali throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ali throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Kansalainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ali moves out of range as Kansalainen throws a body kick.
Ali steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ali throws a leg kick but Kansalainen checks it.
Ali thumps Kansalainen with a low kick.
A big left from Ali misses.
Ali needs to keep his hands up - Kansalainen had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali throws a leg kick but Kansalainen checks it.
Ali lands the left hand.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body.
Ali tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kansalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kansalainen counters with a low kick, right behind Ali 's knee.
Ali misses with a series of wild punches.
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Ali moves into range and clinches up with Kansalainen.
Ali has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kansalainen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ali can turn it around.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kansalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kansalainen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ali smiles and moves away.
Kansalainen throws a solid leg kick but Ali takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kansalainen.
Kansalainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tapani Kansalainen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kansalainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Kansalainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kansalainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kansalainen.
Ali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kansalainen throws a shot from downtown. Ali moves away and avoids it.
Kansalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Ali misses.
Kansalainen moves out of range as Ali strikes.
Kansalainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Ali sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kansalainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kansalainen moves away from the strike by Ali.
Kansalainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ali takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ali throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kansalainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Ali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Ali.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kansalainen.
Ali staying out of range there.
Ali flicks out a counter leg kick but Kansalainen steps away.
Ali throws out a leg kick but Kansalainen moves out of range and Ali only half commits.
Kansalainen is looking for a counter combo.
Ali thuds his right hand into Kansalainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A left lands for Kansalainen.
Ali scores with a push kick.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen lands a right hook to the body.
Kansalainen misses with the combination.
A jab from Ali misses.
Nice body punch from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ali scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ali throws a combination. Kansalainen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T2#
Ali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kansalainen. Kansalainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kansalainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ali! But no joy.
Kansalainen lands a jab.
Kansalainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ali missing with a left hand there. Kansalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansalainen tries to bum rush Ali with a series of wild strikes but Ali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ali cracks Kansalainen with a good jab.
Ali throws a nice looking combination but Kansalainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ali scores with a jab. Kansalainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ali misses with a hook. Kansalainen ducked under it nicely.
Ali slips a straight right by Kansalainen.
Ali will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kansalainen lands with a hook. Ali tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ali takes one to the side of the head.
Kansalainen motions for Ali to come forward. Kansalainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Ali scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target. #T3#
Kansalainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Ali sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ali! But no joy.
Kansalainen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ali tries a low kick but Kansalainen avoids it.
Kansalainen drops his hands momentarily and Ali takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the body kick from Ali.
Kansalainen throws a one two combo.
Ali staying out of range there.
Ali drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Kansalainen.
Ali digs a good body shot into Kansalainen's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali is looking to slow Kansalainen down with leg kicks.
Ali connects with a leg kick. Kansalainen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Kansalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansalainen moves away from the strike by Ali.
Ali throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Ali cracks Kansalainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Kansalainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ali. Kansalainen shrugs it off though.
Kansalainen walks into a left hand.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Ali sizes up Kansalainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kansalainen scores with a three punch combo!
Ali swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kansalainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kansalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Ali misses.
Kansalainen digs a good hook to Ali's body.
Ali throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ali on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarfraz Ali!
Sarfraz Ali thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EMP Ispa vs Magufuli I V
Date: Dec 08, 2019

#R1#
Tertelgte takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tertelgte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansalainen throws a jab when Tertelgte was well out of range.
Kansalainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tertelgte throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kansalainen counters with a one-two to the body.
A jab from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen slips under a jab.
Tertelgte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Tertelgte.
Kansalainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tertelgte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kansalainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kansalainen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tertelgte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kansalainen scrambles back to his feet.
Kansalainen misses with a left hand
letting Tertelgte counter with a right hand.
Kansalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Tertelgte counters with a right hand to the body.
Kansalainen lands a jab to the head.
Kansalainen scores with a one two! Tertelgte had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tertelgte!
Tertelgte throws a hook but Kansalainen blocks it.
Tertelgte cracks Kansalainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Kansalainen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Tertelgte to counter with a crisp jab.
Tertelgte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tertelgte missing with a left hand there. Kansalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tertelgte.
A head kick misses from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kansalainen throws a shot from downtown. Tertelgte moves away and avoids it.
Tertelgte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tertelgte blocks a jab.
Kansalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tertelgte.
Tertelgte throws a hook to the side of Kansalainen's head but Kansalainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kansalainen misses the jab.
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tertelgte.
It seemed like Tertelgte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kansalainen scores with a body shot.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Tertelgte.
Kansalainen misses with a double jab.
Kansalainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tertelgte throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tertelgte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Tertelgte finds it's target.
Tertelgte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tertelgte throws a shot from downtown. Kansalainen moves away and avoids it.
Tertelgte throws a poor cross that misses
and Kansalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tertelgte misses with a left hand
and Kansalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kansalainen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tertelgte to counter with a crisp jab.
Tertelgte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Tertelgte has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kansalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tertelgte.
A big right from Tertelgte misses.
Kansalainen lands an overhand right.
Tertelgte lands a really nice looking cross but Kansalainen seems unphased.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tertelgte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tertelgte slips a straight right by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tertelgte counters with a solid body kick. #T3#
Kansalainen misses with a hook
and Tertelgte counters with a straight right hand.
Tertelgte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kansalainen slips a straight right by Tertelgte.
Kansalainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kansalainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tertelgte looks to land a body kick but Kansalainen moved away.
Kansalainen ducks right into an uppercut from Tertelgte.
Kansalainen blocks a jab.
Kansalainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kansalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tertelgte.
Tertelgte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some bone on bone action there as Kansalainen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Kansalainen misses the target.
Kansalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Tertelgte moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen takes a swing at Tertelgte's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen digs a good hook to Tertelgte's body.
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tertelgte manages to avoid it.#T4#
Kansalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Tertelgte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kansalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kansalainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tertelgte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Kansalainen finds it's way through Tertelgte's defenses.
Tertelgte throws the left hand but Kansalainen avoids the punch easily.
Kansalainen lands a jab to the nose.
Tertelgte takes a jab right on the kisser.
A combination from Kansalainen does no damage.
Tertelgte loads up on a big right hand but Kansalainen slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Kansalainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tertelgte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kansalainen.
Kansalainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tertelgte looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kansalainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tertelgte is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tertelgte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tertelgte throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kansalainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Tertelgte throws a series of punches but Kansalainen avoids them all with ease.
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 Tapani Kansalainen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Tertelgte.
Tertelgte moves away from the strike by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen moves out of range as Tertelgte throws a body kick.
Kansalainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Tertelgte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kansalainen slips under a jab from Tertelgte.
Tertelgte throws a front kick aimed at Kansalainen's knee but Kansalainen avoids it well.
Kansalainen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Tertelgte misses.
Kansalainen throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Tertelgte to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
Tertelgte sizes up Kansalainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tapani Kansalainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Kansalainen cracks Tertelgte with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tertelgte takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kansalainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Tertelgte counter with a right hand. #T1#
Kansalainen misses with a body shot.
Kansalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kansalainen throws a right and a left that Tertelgte avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Tertelgte.
Kansalainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kansalainen throws a sloppy head kick and Tertelgte moves out of range easily.
Kansalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Tertelgte counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kansalainen's knee momentarily.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tertelgte lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tertelgte lands a lovely overhand right.
Tertelgte looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.
Tertelgte feints and then cracks Kansalainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kansalainen down.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Tertelgte.
Tertelgte loads up on a big right hand but Kansalainen slips the punch.
Kansalainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kansalainen, as that shot connected. #T2#
Kansalainen defending well as Tertelgte loads up on a big left hand.
Kansalainen lands a nice hook to Tertelgte's body. Tertelgte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tertelgte misses with an uppercut. Kansalainen saw that one coming.
Kansalainen swings for the body but Tertelgte moves out of range.
Tertelgte throws a looping overhand right but Kansalainen ducks down to avoid it.
Tertelgte throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Tertelgte misses with a hook. Kansalainen ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Tertelgte.
Kansalainen lands a jab to the nose.
Tertelgte throws a push kick but Kansalainen slaps the foot to one side.
Kansalainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kansalainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kansalainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tertelgte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Tertelgte misses the target.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but Tertelgte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tertelgte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.#T3#
Kansalainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kansalainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
Tertelgte slips under a jab from Kansalainen.
Tertelgte thumps Kansalainen with a low kick.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut
and Tertelgte counters with a stiff right hand.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tertelgte was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
Tertelgte misses with a jab to the body
and Kansalainen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tertelgte takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kansalainen misses with a straight left.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kansalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tertelgte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansalainen clobbers Tertelgte with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Tertelgte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tertelgte looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.#T4#
Kansalainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansalainen lands with a slapping head kick.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansalainen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tertelgte.#ROC#
Tertelgte is rocked!
Kansalainen throws a shot from downtown. Tertelgte moves away and avoids it.
Tertelgte is still on wobbly legs! Can Kansalainen finish him?
Tertelgte misses with a leg kick.
Kansalainen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kansalainen scores with a punch to the head.
Kansalainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tertelgte throws a shot from downtown. Kansalainen moves away and avoids it.
and Kansalainen counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Tertelgte! He's just covering up as Kansalainen starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapani Kansalainen!
Tapani Kansalainen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: EMP Kansalainen vs Madog
Date: Nov 10, 2019

#R1#
Madog takes one to the side of the head.
Madog connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kansalainen momentarily.
Kansalainen misses with a left hand
and Madog counters with a right hand to the body.
Madog swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Madog checks a leg kick.
Madog connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kansalainen momentarily.
Kansalainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Kansalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Madog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Madog throws a hook to the side of Kansalainen's head but Kansalainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kansalainen slips under a jab from Madog.
Madog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kansalainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kansalainen. That's going to slow Madog down.
Kansalainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kansalainen looks to land a body kick but Madog moved away.
Jab from Madog.
Kansalainen scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Madog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kansalainen tries to score with a low kick but Madog moves his leg out of the way.
Madog looks to land a body kick but Kansalainen moved away.
Kansalainen throws a low kick, looking for Madog's leg but Madog calmly moves out of range.
Madog blocks a jab.#T1#
Kansalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Madog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Madog misses with a combination
and Kansalainen counters with a nice body shot.
Madog blocks the body kick.
Kansalainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Madog sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kansalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Madog.
A little jabbing left from Madog on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kansalainen lands a nice looking body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Madog lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kansalainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kansalainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kansalainen lands a jab to the head.
Madog tries to clinch but Kansalainen moves out of range. #CL2#
Madog rushes Kansalainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Madog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Madog working aggressively here.
A short left from Kansalainen.
A short left from Madog.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madog has Kansalainen pressed against the cage, preventing Kansalainen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kansalainen prevents a body shot from Madog.
Kansalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Madog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen has had enough of the clinch but Madog keeps him there for the moment.#T2##BC#
Kansalainen breaks the clinch.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick
and Madog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kansalainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Madog misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Madog.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the body kick from Madog.
Madog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Madog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Madog tries to clinch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Madog blocks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Kansalainen misses.
A head kick misses from Madog.
Nice jab there from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that Madog semi-blocks.
Good exchange - Madog coming out on top.
Madog slips a jab from Kansalainen.#T3#
Madog is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Madog fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kansalainen, pushing him back against the cage.
Madog throws a head punch that misses.
Kansalainen blocks a body shot from Madog. #BC#
Kansalainen breaks the clinch.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Madog tries a quick counter leg kick but Kansalainen is wise to it.
Kansalainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Kansalainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kansalainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kansalainen misses with a hook
and Madog counters with a right hand to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Kansalainen.
Good shot there by Madog.
Good exchange - Kansalainen coming out on top.
Madog has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Madog connects with an inside leg kick.
Madog tests Kansalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madog avoids a kick to the body.
Madog throws out a loose jab but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen is looking to counter punch.
Madog misses with an uppercut.
Kansalainen looks to land a combination but Madog avoids it well. #T4#
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Madog sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kansalainen looks to throw the jab but Madog is out of range.
Kansalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansalainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body.
Madog tries a quick counter leg kick but Kansalainen is wise to it.
Madog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
A big right from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Madog is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kansalainen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#CL2#
Madog moves into range and clinches up with Kansalainen.
Madog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kansalainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kansalainen fails to land.
Kansalainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Madog throws a head punch that misses.
Madog blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Kansalainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Kansalainen finds it's way through Madog's defenses.
Madog doesn't manage to clinch there - Kansalainen circles away.
Kansalainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kansalainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Madog.
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 Tapani Kansalainen will probably get the nod.
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#
Madog throws a nice outside leg kick.
Madog slips under a jab from Kansalainen.#CL2#
Madog fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kansalainen, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Madog fails to land.
Madog is working Kansalainen over against the cage.
Kansalainen can't break the clinch.
Kansalainen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Madog to keep the fight standing.
Madog scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Kansalainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kansalainen scores with a nice head shot.
Madog misses with a hook.
Kansalainen throws a head kick but Madog moves out of range.
Kansalainen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kansalainen throws a chopping leg kick but Madog manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Madog jabs Kansalainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Madog instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Kansalainen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kansalainen blocks a body shot from Madog.
Madog lands a body shot in the clinch.
Madog lands a right hand.
Madog lands a body shot. #T1#
Madog scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC#
Kansalainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Madog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Madog lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Madog scores with a push kick.
Madog throws a looping overhand right but Kansalainen ducks down to avoid it.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madog.
Kansalainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kansalainen throws a push kick but Madog slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Madog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Madog avoids it easily.
Tapani Kansalainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Kansalainen motions for Madog to come forward. Kansalainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Madog attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen with a jab.
Kansalainen catches Madog with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kansalainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansalainen lands with a hook. Madog tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick
and Madog counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Madog checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Madog.
Kansalainen thumps Madog with a low kick.#CL2#
Madog closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Madog.
Madog digs a right hand into Kansalainen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kansalainen's gas tank.
Madog scores with a nice hook to the head.
Madog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Madog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kansalainen backwards.
Kansalainen tries to throw a body punch but Madog avoids it by throwing Kansalainen back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Madog works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Madog struggles to land a body shot inside as Kansalainen controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Madog is working Kansalainen over against the cage.
Kansalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Madog.
Kansalainen misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Kansalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Madog cracks Kansalainen with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kansalainen.
Iolyn Madog seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Madog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kansalainen's elbow.
Kansalainen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Madog walks away with a smile on his face. Kansalainen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Madog connects with a crisp jab.
Kansalainen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kansalainen looks for the body kick but Madog saw that one coming.
Madog scores with a shot to the body.
Good work by Madog as he checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Madog.
Madog throws out a counter right but Kansalainen avoids it with no problem.
Kansalainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Madog.
Kansalainen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kansalainen moves out of range as Madog strikes.
Madog dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kansalainen. That did some damage!
Kansalainen checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Madog clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Kansalainen breaks from the clinch.
Madog is looking to clinch.
Kansalainen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kansalainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen takes one on the button.
Kansalainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A low kick from Kansalainen is predictable there
and Madog counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kansalainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Madog misses with a wild body shot.
Kansalainen checks a low kick from Madog.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the body kick from Madog.
Madog slips a straight right by Kansalainen.
Madog connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Madog slips under a jab from Kansalainen.
Madog moves out of range of the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kansalainen.
Madog takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen tries to score with a low kick but Madog moves his leg out of the way.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Madog.
Kansalainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Madog's head.
Madog fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iolyn Madog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Kansalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Madog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Madog tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kansalainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Madog. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Kansalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Madog moves in looking to clinch but Kansalainen pushes him off.
Kansalainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Madog is looking to slow Kansalainen down with leg kicks.
Madog moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
Madog steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Madog takes one on the button.
Madog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansalainen.#CL2#
Madog clinches.
Madog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Madog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kansalainen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Madog smiles and moves away.
Kansalainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Madog lands with a kick to the ribs.
Madog slips a jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a left hand
and Madog counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Madog throws the left hand but Kansalainen avoids the punch easily.
Kansalainen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Madog checks a leg kick.
Kansalainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kansalainen lands a really nice looking cross but Madog seems unphased.
Madog tries to clinch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Kansalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
Madog lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Madog is looking to chop away at Kansalainen's legs. #CL2#
Madog rushes Kansalainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Madog working aggressively here.
Madog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kansalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kansalainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Madog misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Kansalainen jumps guard. #SU2#
Madog decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madog throws a chopping leg kick but Kansalainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Madog fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kansalainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. Madog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Madog scoring well with a low kick there.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Madog moved out of range.
Madog slips under a jab from Kansalainen.
Some bone on bone action there as Kansalainen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Madog misses with a straight right.
Madog lands a jab.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Madog connects with an inside leg kick.
Madog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kansalainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kansalainen throws a low kick but Madog moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Madog as he connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Madog.
A nice combination there by Madog.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madog was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
Madog with a nice cross.#T3#
Nice jab there from Madog.
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Madog.
Kansalainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Madog has Kansalainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Madog struggles to land a body shot inside as Kansalainen controls his hands. #BC#
Kansalainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Kansalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Madog jabs Kansalainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kansalainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Madog moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Madog throws a hook but Kansalainen blocks it.
Madog looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.
Kansalainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kansalainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kansalainen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Madog on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Madog scores with a nice right hand.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madog was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
Madog lands a nice hook to Kansalainen's body. Kansalainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Madog drives through and clinches with Kansalainen against the cage.
Madog can't find room to land a body shot as Kansalainen controls the action.
Madog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Kansalainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kansalainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen takes one to the chin there.
Madog defending well as Kansalainen loads up on a big left hand.
Madog takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kansalainen lands with a slapping head kick.
Madog uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen throws a wild body kick that Madog sees coming a mile off.
Kansalainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kansalainen. That's going to slow Madog down.
Madog moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iolyn Madog really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Nice defenses there by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Madog closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kansalainen checks a low kick from Madog.
Kansalainen checks a low kick from Madog.
Kansalainen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Madog finds it's way round the side to connect with Kansalainen's head.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Madog fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kansalainen, pushing him back against the cage.
Madog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kansalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Kansalainen.
Madog digs a right hand underneath Kansalainen's ribcage. Kansalainen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kansalainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Madog backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Kansalainen decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Madog gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Madog doesn't manage to clinch there - Kansalainen circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Kansalainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Madog throws a leg kick
and Kansalainen counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Madog rushes Kansalainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Madog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kansalainen tries to throw a body punch but Madog avoids it by throwing Kansalainen back against the cage.
Kansalainen misses with a body punch.
Madog misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen prevents a body shot from Madog.
Madog lands a hook that snaps the head of Kansalainen backwards.
Madog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Madog tries a body shot but Kansalainen blocks it.
Kansalainen throws a head punch that misses.
Madog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kansalainen backwards.
Kansalainen blocks a body shot from Madog.
Madog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kansalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Madog lands a left hand.
Kansalainen letting Madog take a breather here.#BC#
Kansalainen breaks the clinch.
Madog just misses with a punch to the body.
Madog misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Kansalainen misses the target.#T2#
Madog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a low kick but Madog moves out of range easily.
Kansalainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kansalainen checks a low kick from Madog.
Kansalainen is looking to counter punch.
Madog pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kansalainen is out of range and Madog settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Kansalainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kansalainen tries a low kick but Madog avoids it.
Kansalainen tries to land a leg kick but Madog saw it coming and moves away.
It seemed like Madog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Madog slips a jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Madog.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Madog.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Madog checks a leg kick.
Kansalainen tries to work over Madog's front leg with a kick but Madog checks it.
Kansalainen lands a jab to Madog's midsection.#CL2#
Madog clinches up with Kansalainen and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Kansalainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kansalainen misses with a leg kick
letting Madog counter with a right hand. #T3#
Madog looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Madog checks a leg kick.
Kansalainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Madog throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Madog.
Kansalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Madog looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.
Madog catches Kansalainen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kansalainen.
Madog lands a jab to Kansalainen's midsection.
Madog lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Madog misses the target.
Kansalainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kansalainen throws the left hand but Madog avoids the punch easily.
Kansalainen throws a jab when Madog was well out of range.
Madog throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Madog misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Madog.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madog throws a shot to the body.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Madog slips a straight right by Kansalainen.
Madog throws a hook but Kansalainen blocks it.
Madog defending well as Kansalainen loads up on a big left hand.
Madog scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Madog misses.
Madog looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Kansalainen. Beautiful body shot.
Madog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Madog throws a looping overhand right but Kansalainen ducks down to avoid it.
Kansalainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kansalainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Madog checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice uppercut lands for Madog. That snapped Kansalainen's head back.
Kansalainen slips a straight right by Madog.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iolyn Madog dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Madog connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Madog sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kansalainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Madog catches Kansalainen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Madog comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Madog cracks Kansalainen with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheers as Kansalainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Madog doesn't seem phased though.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Madog appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kansalainen.
Madog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Kansalainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Madog doesn't seem phased though.
A low kick from Kansalainen misses
and Madog counters with a nice body shot.
Madog avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Madog throws the left hand but Kansalainen avoids the punch easily.
Madog scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Madog counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansalainen. Madog does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Kansalainen loads up on a big right hand but Madog slips the punch.
Madog blocks a jab.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
Madog slips under a jab.
Madog avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Madog turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Madog.
Madog scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Madog gets a clinch.
Madog lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Kansalainen jumps guard and drags Madog to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Kansalainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Madog can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Madog wants to stand but Kansalainen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tapani Kansalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Kansalainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Madog wants to get up but he can't break Kansalainen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Madog got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kansalainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Madog has managed to get both his arms back between Kansalainen's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Kansalainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Madog can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Madog would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Iolyn Madog is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3##SU2#
Kansalainen is working an open guard so Madog takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Madog looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.
Kansalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kansalainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kansalainen tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Madog misses the target.
Madog clobbers Kansalainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Madog slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kansalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kansalainen throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Kansalainen misses.
A big right from Kansalainen misses.
It seemed like Madog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Madog feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kansalainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Madog tries to clinch but Kansalainen is having none of it.
Madog slips a jab from Kansalainen.
Madog looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
Madog is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kansalainen is looking to counter punch.
Madog checks the leg kick.
Kansalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Madog's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madog was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
Madog unleashes a big counter combination but Kansalainen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kansalainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kansalainen wants to land a leg kick but Madog is out of range.
Kansalainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Madog counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kansalainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick from Kansalainen misses.
Madog keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kansalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 46:50
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iolyn Madog!
Iolyn Madog is the new featherweight champion!
Iolyn Madog decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC132 Alzheimer v Kansalanien
Date: Oct 13, 2019

#R1#
Alzheimer connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Kansalainen misses.
Alzheimer slips a straight right by Kansalainen.
Alzheimer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alzheimer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kansalainen looks for the body kick but Alzheimer saw that one coming.
Alzheimer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alzheimer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kansalainen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alzheimer lands a glancing blow to the side of Kansalainen's head.
Alzheimer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kansalainen tests Alzheimer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alzheimer scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Alzheimer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kansalainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Alzheimer gets a clinch.
We've been informed that Kansalainen 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.#T1##BC2#
Kansalainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kansalainen throws a head kick but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Alzheimer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alzheimer.
Kansalainen flicks out a counter leg kick but Alzheimer steps away.
Alzheimer scores with a jab. Kansalainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alzheimer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kansalainen throws a nice looking combination but Alzheimer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alzheimer tries to clinch but Kansalainen is having none of it.
Alzheimer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Kansalainen tries to keep at a distance but Alzheimer has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Alzheimer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kansalainen uses from the top position.
Kansalainen tries to stand but Alzheimer is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Alzheimer is controlling Kansalainen's posture.
Kansalainen wants to stand but Alzheimer has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Alzheimer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kansalainen defends well.
Alzheimer is pulling down on Kansalainen's head to control his posture. #SU2#
Alzheimer is working an open guard so Kansalainen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Alzheimer wants to clinch up but Kansalainen keeps it at a distance.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alzheimer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alzheimer scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Alzheimer forces Kansalainen back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Kansalainen working aggressively here.
Alzheimer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alzheimer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alzheimer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kansalainen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alzheimer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kansalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alzheimer throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alzheimer.
Kansalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alzheimer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kansalainen backwards.
Kansalainen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alzheimer.#BC2#
Kansalainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alzheimer tried to score with a low kick but Kansalainen checks it.
Kansalainen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alzheimer counters with a stiff right hand.
Alzheimer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kansalainen on the side of the head.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Alzheimer is looking to counter the offense by Kansalainen and move into the clinch.
Alzheimer misses with an uppercut
and Kansalainen counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
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!
Alzheimer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alzheimer lands a jab to Kansalainen's midsection.
A low kick from Alzheimer misses
and Kansalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kansalainen misses with a left hand #CL#
and Alzheimer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kansalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alzheimer jumps guard but Kansalainen stands there with Alzheimer around his waist. Alzheimer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alzheimer misses with the head strike.
Alzheimer has a couple of punches blocked by Kansalainen.
A short left from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alzheimer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kansalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kansalainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alzheimer backwards.
Kansalainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A hook to the body from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Alzheimer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kansalainen tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Alzheimer darts in and clinches Kansalainen up against the cage.
Alzheimer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kansalainen can do to turn this around?
Kansalainen misses with some punches.
Alzheimer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alzheimer scores with a hook to the body.
Kansalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Alzheimer.
Kansalainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kansalainen digs a right hand underneath Alzheimer's ribcage. Alzheimer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kansalainen blocks an uppercut.
Alzheimer throws a punch but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alzheimer pushes Kansalainen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alzheimer swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Kansalainen breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzheimer misses with a hook
letting Kansalainen counter with a right hand.
Kansalainen slips a straight right by Alzheimer.
Kansalainen slips under a jab from Alzheimer.#CL#
Alzheimer gets a clinch. #T1#
Alzheimer misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Kansalainen on the inside. #TD#
Alzheimer jumps into guard, dragging Kansalainen to the mat. #SU2#
Kansalainen gets to his feet - Alzheimer follows without any prompting.
Kansalainen cracks Alzheimer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer tries to clinch but Kansalainen is having none of it.
Alzheimer throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kansalainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Alzheimer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alzheimer tried to counter with a leg kick but Kansalainen avoided it.
Friedrich Alzheimer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Alzheimer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alzheimer tries to pull guard but Kansalainen won't allow it. #TD#
Alzheimer pulls guard. #SU2#
Kansalainen gets to his feet - Alzheimer follows without any prompting.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alzheimer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kansalainen's sensitive parts.
Alzheimer avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
A left lands for Alzheimer.#T2#
Alzheimer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kansalainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kansalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alzheimer misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen checks the leg kick.
Alzheimer misses with a series of wild punches.
Friedrich Alzheimer is winning the standup battle so far.
Alzheimer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kansalainen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alzheimer is out of range and Kansalainen settles back down.
Kansalainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alzheimer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alzheimer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kansalainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Alzheimer tries to clinch there but Kansalainen circles away.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alzheimer avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kansalainen, as that shot connected.
An inside leg kick lands from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer with a jab.
Kansalainen throws the left hand but Alzheimer avoids the punch easily.
Alzheimer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Alzheimer.
Kansalainen unleashes a big counter combination but Alzheimer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alzheimer cracks a nice hook into Kansalainen's ribs.
Alzheimer tries to clinch but Kansalainen is having none of it.
Alzheimer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Alzheimer there.
Alzheimer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Kansalainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Alzheimer blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansalainen lands with a nice body punch.
Alzheimer wants to land a leg kick but Kansalainen is out of range. #CL#
Alzheimer moves into the clinch successfully.
Alzheimer fails to pull guard.
Alzheimer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kansalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alzheimer pushes Kansalainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kansalainen has had enough of the clinch but Alzheimer keeps him there for the moment.
Alzheimer has Kansalainen pressed against the cage, preventing Kansalainen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Friedrich Alzheimer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kansalainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alzheimer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alzheimer tries to throw a body punch but Kansalainen avoids it by throwing Alzheimer back against the cage.
Kansalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Alzheimer.
Kansalainen cracks Alzheimer with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Friedrich Alzheimer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Alzheimer!
Kansalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alzheimer.
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alzheimer.
Alzheimer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alzheimer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kansalainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alzheimer scores with a jab. Kansalainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alzheimer throws a hook but Kansalainen blocks it.
Kansalainen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kansalainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alzheimer scores with a leg kick.
Alzheimer moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
Alzheimer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Kansalainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alzheimer.
Kansalainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alzheimer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alzheimer moves out of range as Kansalainen throws a body kick.
Alzheimer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alzheimer.
Kansalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kansalainen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Alzheimer.
Kansalainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kansalainen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kansalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen swings for the body but Alzheimer moves out of range. #T2#
Alzheimer scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alzheimer works the jab nicely.
Kansalainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick which misses Kansalainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kansalainen tries to avoid it. #CL#
Alzheimer rushes Kansalainen and presses him up against the cage.
Alzheimer misses with some punches.
Alzheimer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kansalainen smiles and moves away.
Kansalainen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alzheimer is out of range and Kansalainen settles back down.
Some bone on bone action there as Kansalainen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kansalainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Alzheimer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kansalainen throws a right hand that misses
and Alzheimer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alzheimer missing with a left hand there. Kansalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Alzheimer throws the left hand but Kansalainen avoids the punch easily.
Alzheimer misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen feints a counter leg kick.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer blocks a head kick by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alzheimer can pounce on him.
Alzheimer throws a shot to the body.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
Alzheimer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kansalainen. That did some damage!
Alzheimer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a kick to the body
and Alzheimer counters with a low kick, right behind Kansalainen 's knee.
Alzheimer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansalainen cracks Alzheimer with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alzheimer.
Kansalainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alzheimer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Kansalainen does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alzheimer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kansalainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alzheimer.#CL#
Alzheimer pushes Kansalainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Kansalainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alzheimer has him pressed against the cage.
Kansalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alzheimer blocks an uppercut.
Alzheimer throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alzheimer blocks an uppercut.
Alzheimer has a couple of punches blocked by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Alzheimer clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Alzheimer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alzheimer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alzheimer lunges at Kansalainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kansalainen's hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alzheimer, right into the meat.
Alzheimer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alzheimer connects with an inside leg kick.
Alzheimer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kansalainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kansalainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Kansalainen.
Alzheimer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alzheimer moves in looking to clinch but Kansalainen pushes him off.
Kansalainen feints a counter leg kick.
Kansalainen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Alzheimer. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Alzheimer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alzheimer backing away here, and Kansalainen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Alzheimer lands with a slapping head kick.
Kansalainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kansalainen tries to move into range but Alzheimer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alzheimer 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.
Alzheimer throws a hook to the side of Kansalainen's head but Kansalainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick from Alzheimer misses.
Alzheimer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kansalainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kansalainen throws a counter combo.
Alzheimer lands with a nice body kick.
Kansalainen throws an overhand right that lands on Alzheimer's shoulder, as Alzheimer tries to avoid the shot.
Alzheimer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kansalainen on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Kansalainen. #T2#
Kansalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alzheimer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alzheimer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kansalainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alzheimer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alzheimer. #CL#
Alzheimer rushes Kansalainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alzheimer blocking some punches.
Alzheimer working aggressively here.
Alzheimer struggles to land a body shot inside as Kansalainen controls his hands.
Alzheimer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alzheimer throws a punch but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a head punch that misses.
Alzheimer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alzheimer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alzheimer jumps guard but Kansalainen stands there with Alzheimer around his waist. Alzheimer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alzheimer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kansalainen blocks a body shot from Alzheimer. #T3#
Alzheimer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alzheimer takes a shot to the head.
Alzheimer misses with the head strike.
Alzheimer lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Kansalainen.
Nice body punch from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with some punches.
Alzheimer tries to throw a body punch but Kansalainen avoids it by throwing Alzheimer back against the cage.
Alzheimer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Kansalainen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alzheimer prevents a body shot from Kansalainen.
A nice left hand lands by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Alzheimer.
Alzheimer working aggressively here.
Alzheimer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kansalainen just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Friedrich Alzheimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alzheimer lands a hook that snaps the head of Kansalainen backwards.
Kansalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Alzheimer misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Alzheimer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kansalainen backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alzheimer pushes Kansalainen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alzheimer tries a body shot but Kansalainen blocks it.
A hook to the body from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kansalainen misses with a body punch.
Kansalainen lands a right hand.
Alzheimer tries to pull guard but Kansalainen won't allow it.
Kansalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alzheimer misses with a punch to the body.
Alzheimer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kansalainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Kansalainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kansalainen throws an overhand right that lands on Alzheimer's shoulder, as Alzheimer tries to avoid the shot.
Alzheimer moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Alzheimer misses.
Alzheimer wants to clinch up but Kansalainen keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Alzheimer had his way with Tapani Kansalainen in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Alzheimer lands a jab to the nose.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alzheimer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kansalainen counters with a good low kick that Alzheimer was not able to check.
Kansalainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alzheimer throws a push kick but Kansalainen slaps the foot to one side.
Kansalainen tries a quick counter leg kick but Alzheimer is wise to it.#CL#
Alzheimer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alzheimer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kansalainen blocking some punches.
Kansalainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kansalainen manages to break the clinch.
Alzheimer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansalainen throws a solid leg kick but Alzheimer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kansalainen.
Kansalainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice side step and Kansalainen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A shot to the liver by Alzheimer. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzheimer moves away.
Alzheimer looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Alzheimer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alzheimer backing away here, and Kansalainen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alzheimer.
Alzheimer looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.
Alzheimer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kansalainen throws the left hand but Alzheimer avoids the punch easily.
Alzheimer sizes up Kansalainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzheimer moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Alzheimer. Kansalainen shrugs it off though. #CL#
Alzheimer moves into the clinch.
Alzheimer fails to pull guard.
Alzheimer misses with a body punch.
Tapani Kansalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Alzheimer is leaning against Kansalainen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alzheimer tries to pull guard but Kansalainen holds him up against the cage and eventually Alzheimer drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Friedrich Alzheimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kansalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kansalainen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alzheimer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kansalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kansalainen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alzheimer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alzheimer.
Kansalainen presses Alzheimer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alzheimer blocks a body shot from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer pushes Kansalainen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kansalainen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A shot in the inside from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer fails to pull guard.
Alzheimer tries to work over Kansalainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alzheimer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kansalainen backwards.
Alzheimer digs a right hand into Kansalainen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kansalainen's gas tank.
Alzheimer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alzheimer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kansalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Kansalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alzheimer lands with a right to the head.
Alzheimer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Alzheimer gets control of Kansalainen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alzheimer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Kansalainen gets to his feet. Alzheimer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
An inside leg kick from Alzheimer misses.
The fighters circling - Alzheimer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kansalainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good leg kick by Alzheimer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kansalainen jabs Alzheimer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kansalainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Alzheimer.
Kansalainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alzheimer missing with a left hand there. Kansalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Alzheimer tries to close the distance and clinch but Kansalainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kansalainen! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alzheimer moves in looking to clinch but Kansalainen pushes him off.
Alzheimer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kansalainen's head.
Alzheimer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alzheimer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alzheimer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kansalainen on the side of the head.
Kansalainen misses with a shot to the body
and Alzheimer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alzheimer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alzheimer tries to clinch but Kansalainen moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Alzheimer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alzheimer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Alzheimer!
Friedrich Alzheimer managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, UnderGround Clothing Co., into his post fight interview.

Event: EMP Tower vs Tuala
Date: Sep 20, 2019

#R1#
Kansalainen moves away from the strike by Madog.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansalainen. Madog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iolyn Madog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Madog.
Madog looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Madog looks to land a body kick but Kansalainen moved away.
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body.
Madog is looking to counter punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Madog looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Madog works the jab nicely.
Kansalainen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Madog connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kansalainen scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen throws a shot from downtown. Madog moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Kansalainen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kansalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Madog does it's job there.
Madog moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.#T1#
Madog pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kansalainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Madog avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a lazy right hand but Madog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Madog throws a one two combo.
Madog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Madog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Madog. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansalainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kansalainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Madog.
Madog moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kansalainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madog looks to clinch
and Kansalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Madog. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Madog.
Madog misses with a right hand
and Kansalainen counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Kansalainen slips a straight right by Madog.
A slow jab from Madog misses its intended target.
Kansalainen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Madog.
A jab from Kansalainen finds it's way through Madog's defenses.
Madog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Madog misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Kansalainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Madog.
Kansalainen tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Madog. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Madog explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kansalainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Madog.
Madog missing with a left hand there. Kansalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Madog comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansalainen. Madog does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Madog cracks Kansalainen with an open hand slap.
Madog connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kansalainen momentarily.
Kansalainen avoids the head kick by Madog.
Jab, jab by Madog - just one landing.
Kansalainen tries to work over Madog's front leg with a kick but Madog checks it.
Madog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
Kansalainen swings widly with a right hand
and Madog counters with a three punch combo that has Kansalainen backing up. Kansalainen nods at Madog to acknowledge the strikes.
Madog throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kansalainen wants to slow Madog down by chopping away at his legs.
Madog takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Madog moved out of range.
Madog lands with a nice body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping body kick lands there for Madog.#T4#
A right-left combo lands from Madog.
Madog explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick by Kansalainen misses
and Madog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Kansalainen gets tackled into the cage by Madog. Madog maintains the clinch.
Kansalainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Madog has him pressed against the cage.
Madog tries a body shot but Kansalainen blocks it.
Madog lands a shot to the body.
Madog lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kansalainen scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Kansalainen breaks from the clinch.
Madog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansalainen slips a jab and a cross from Madog.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kansalainen! But no joy.
Kansalainen avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Madog bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kansalainen throws a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iolyn Madog dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Madog keeps Kansalainen at a distance using the push kick.
A lazy left from Kansalainen finds it's target.
Madog lands a really nice looking cross but Kansalainen seems unphased.
Madog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansalainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kansalainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Madog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
Madog jabs Kansalainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Madog throws a body kick that misses.
Kansalainen is looking for the big counter here.
Madog scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kansalainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kansalainen throws an overhand right that lands on Madog's shoulder, as Madog tries to avoid the shot.
Madog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kansalainen can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Kansalainen.
Madog digs a good hook to Kansalainen's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Madog.
Iolyn Madog is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Madog bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kansalainen's head backwards.
Kansalainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kansalainen 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.
Madog looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Madog cracks a nice hook into Kansalainen's ribs.
Madog tries to close the distance and clinch but Kansalainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kansalainen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Madog.#CL#
Madog clinches with his opponent.
Kansalainen jumps guard but Madog stands there with Kansalainen around his waist. Kansalainen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kansalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Madog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kansalainen backwards.
Kansalainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Madog has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Kansalainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Madog scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Madog's corner calls for a 1-2. Madog obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madog throws a nice head kick!
Madog scores with a jab. Kansalainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Madog takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
Madog throws a quick inside leg kick.
Madog lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Madog throws an overhand right that lands on Kansalainen's shoulder, as Kansalainen tries to avoid the shot.
Madog uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Madog's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen checks a low kick from Madog.
Kansalainen moves out of range as Madog throws a body kick.
Madog on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Madog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Kansalainen fakes the leg kick and cracks Madog in the body.
Madog shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kansalainen eats them both and turns towards Madog to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kansalainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Madog.
Madog connects with a jab.
A good leg kick by Madog.
Madog's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kansalainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Madog scrambles back to his feet.
Madog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madog tries to land a leg kick but Kansalainen saw it coming and moves away.
Kansalainen throws a lazy right hand but Madog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Madog was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Madog uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Madog misses with a body shot.
Madog catches Kansalainen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kansalainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Madog.
Kansalainen throws the kick towards the body but Madog avoids it.#T4#
Madog lands a nice shot that snaps Kansalainen's head back.
Madog goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kansalainen cracks Madog with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Madog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Madog appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a sloppy head kick and Madog moves out of range easily.
Kansalainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kansalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kansalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Madog counters with a right hand to the body.
Kansalainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kansalainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Madog with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madog scores with a hook.
Madog explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Madog looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.
Madog lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iolyn Madog dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Madog avoids a punch combination nicely.
A lazy left from Madog finds it's target.
Madog tried to score with a low kick but Kansalainen checks it.
Madog 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.
Kansalainen blocks a head kick by Madog.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Madog blocks it.
Madog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen misses with a hook. Madog ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansalainen throws a front kick aimed at Madog's knee but Madog avoids it well.
Madog slips under a jab from Kansalainen.
Madog ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kansalainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Kansalainen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Madog lands a jab to the head.
Kansalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen misses with a hook.
Madog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Madog misses with a hook.
Kansalainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Madog tries a low kick but Kansalainen avoids it.
Madog scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kansalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Madog wants to clinch up but Kansalainen keeps it at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Madog as he connects with a hook.
Madog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.#T2##CL#
Madog has Kansalainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Madog misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Kansalainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheers as Kansalainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Madog doesn't seem phased though.
Madog thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Madog as he connects with a hook.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madog.
Kansalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Madog lands a head kick. Kansalainen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Madog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kansalainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Madog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Madog catches Kansalainen right on the button with a cross.
Kansalainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Madog.
Madog misses the jab.#T3#
Madog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Madog tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kansalainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Kansalainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kansalainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Madog. Madog obviously looking to wear him down.
Kansalainen swings for the body but Madog moves out of range.
Madog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
Kansalainen throws a push kick but Madog slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Madog drives through and clinches with Kansalainen against the cage.
A short right from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen fails to pull guard.
Kansalainen has had enough of the clinch but Madog keeps him there for the moment.
Madog works on Kansalainen's body with a couple of short punches.
Madog blocking some punches.
Madog lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kansalainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Madog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kansalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Madog uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Madog presses Kansalainen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Madog lands a right hand.
Madog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Madog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Madog scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kansalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kansalainen prevents a body shot from Madog.
Kansalainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Madog lands a shoulder strike.
Madog swings wildly with an uppercut but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Kansalainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Madog paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Both fighters circling a little - Madog finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kansalainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Madog throws a body kick that misses.
Kansalainen throws a series of punches but Madog moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iolyn Madog clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Kansalainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kansalainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Madog momentarily.
Madog throws a sloppy head kick and Kansalainen moves out of range easily. #CL#
Madog pushes Kansalainen up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Madog. #BC2#
Kansalainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Madog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Madog fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kansalainen just manages to avoid it.
Madog throws a lazy head kick #KD2#
and Kansalainen counters with a crisp one two that drops Madog! Kansalainen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Madog to his feet! Madog is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Madog is rocked!
Madog looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oh Madog is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kansalainen digs a good hook to Madog's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen drops Madog with a huge uppercut! Madog drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kansalainen is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapani Kansalainen!
Tapani Kansalainen is the new featherweight champion!
A less than humble Tapani Kansalainen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: EMP Zulu vs Tower 2
Date: Aug 23, 2019

#R1#
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body.
Kansalainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kansalainen.
A bone on bone clash there as Sitsongrit blocks the leg kick.
Kansalainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kansalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen slaps away a takedown attempt from Sitsongrit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen throws a one two combo.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.#TD2#
Sitsongrit scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Sitsongrit is looking to take a break and control but Kansalainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES#
Kansalainen pushes Sitsongrit off and gets back to his feet.
Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Kansalainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kansalainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
Sitsongrit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tapani Kansalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Kansalainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Kansalainen.#T2#
Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - Kansalainen had a free shot at his head there.
We've been told by Kansalainen's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Sitsongrit counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Kansalainen has one foot on Sitsongrit's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Kansalainen does no damage.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Kansalainen misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Kansalainen ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kansalainen rather than just go for the knockout.
Kansalainen clobbers Sitsongrit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansalainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.#T3#
Kansalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Kansalainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Kansalainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Sitsongrit rushes Kansalainen and presses him up against the cage.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Kansalainen's head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Kansalainen.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kansalainen or not.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Kansalainen.
Sitsongrit is working Kansalainen over against the cage.#TD2#
Sitsongrit turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sitsongrit manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Sitsongrit is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kansalainen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kansalainen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sitsongrit is controlling him well.#T4#
Sitsongrit is looking to take a break and control but Kansalainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kansalainen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sitsongrit has just dragged him back down to the mat.#ES#
Kansalainen bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Kansalainen didn't see that one coming.
Kansalainen throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kansalainen circles away.
Sitsongrit sizes up Kansalainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansalainen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Kansalainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kansalainen dominated that round.
That's time! Kansalainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kansalainen throws a chopping leg kick but Sitsongrit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marcinho Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Kansalainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Kansalainen throws a nice head kick!
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick. Sitsongrit looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen slips under a jab.
Kansalainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Kansalainen.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Kansalainen counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Kansalainen's body. Kansalainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kansalainen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kansalainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.
Kansalainen scores with a leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Sitsongrit counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sitsongrit is controlling him well.
Sitsongrit tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kansalainen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Kansalainen is keeping him busy. #T2#
Kansalainen is trying to get back to his feet.
Kansalainen trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit is trying to get an arm triangle but Kansalainen is defending well.
Kansalainen is trying to get back to his feet.#ES#
Kansalainen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kansalainen moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Kansalainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kansalainen. Kansalainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Kansalainen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kansalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kansalainen to the mat! Kansalainen manages to get full guard.
Sitsongrit tries to free his leg and advance position but Kansalainen is retaining full guard. #T3#
Kansalainen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sitsongrit wants to pass the guard but Kansalainen is keeping the position.
Sitsongrit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#ES#
Kansalainen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kansalainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kansalainen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kansalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit has Kansalainen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kansalainen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Kansalainen fails to land.
Sitsongrit is looking for a takedown.
Tapani Kansalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcinho Sitsongrit.#T4#
Kansalainen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kansalainen lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Kansalainen breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Kansalainen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tapani Kansalainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Kansalainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Kansalainen jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Kansalainen ducked under it nicely.
Kansalainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kansalainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kansalainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Kansalainen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kansalainen throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Kansalainen avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tapani Kansalainen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kansalainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kansalainen counters with a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kansalainen misses the jab.
Kansalainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen thumps Sitsongrit with a low kick.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kansalainen, right into the meat.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kansalainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kansalainen cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit fails to land the takedown.
Kansalainen 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.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kansalainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kansalainen's hands.#T2#
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Kansalainen throws a head kick that Sitsongrit semi-blocks.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kansalainen throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Kansalainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsongrit's head back.
Sitsongrit punishes Kansalainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Kansalainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit misses with a takedown attempt
and Kansalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Kansalainen misses the jab.
Kansalainen connects with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kansalainen punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
Kansalainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kansalainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab, jab by Kansalainen - just one landing.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Kansalainen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kansalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Kansalainen tries to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kansalainen throws a one two combo.
Kansalainen lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Sitsongrit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kansalainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Kansalainen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansalainen throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Kansalainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Kansalainen 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.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Kansalainen takes a jab right on the kisser.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tapani Kansalainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kansalainen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: EMP Da Rocha vs Graves
Date: Jul 26, 2019

#R1#
Madog ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kansalainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Madog throws a body kick that misses
and Kansalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Madog throws a nice inside leg kick.
Madog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansalainen.
Madog swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Madog slips a straight right by Kansalainen.
Madog appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Madog blocks a jab.
Madog lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kansalainen will feel that in the morning.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Madog sees it coming and moves out of range.
Madog attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot.
Kansalainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gangsterdamage in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Kansalainen clinches.
Madog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Madog tries to work over Kansalainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Madog misses with a punch on the inside.
Madog stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kansalainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansalainen lands with a short shot to the head.
Madog can't find room to land a body shot as Kansalainen controls the action.
Madog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Madog can't find room to land a body shot as Kansalainen controls the action.
Madog working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Kansalainen wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Kansalainen breaks the clinch.
Kansalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Madog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Madog takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Madog blocks a low kick nicely.
Madog throws a lazy uppercut
and Kansalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Madog has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kansalainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Madog's head.
A slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target.
Madog takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kansalainen tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kansalainen.
Madog lands a nice shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kansalainen throws a body punch but Madog moves out of range.
Kansalainen needs to keep his hands up - Madog had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansalainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Madog.
Kansalainen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Madog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.#CL2#
Madog clinches.
Madog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Madog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Madog breaks from the clinch.
Madog checks a low kick from Kansalainen.
Madog throws out a counter right but Kansalainen avoids it with no problem.
Kansalainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from Madog.
Madog cracks the inside of Kansalainen's front leg.
Kansalainen sizes up Madog with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Madog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Madog changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Madog misses with a looping left.
Kansalainen throws the kick towards the body but Madog avoids it.
Madog misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Kansalainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Madog checks a leg kick.
Kansalainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kansalainen tries to land a front kick but Madog steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kansalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Madog connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Kansalainen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Madog. That one must have hurt.
Kansalainen thuds his right hand into Madog's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Madog lands with a hook. Kansalainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Madog throws the kick towards the body but Kansalainen avoids it.#CL2#
Madog has managed to clinch.
Madog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kansalainen misses with a punch to the body.
Madog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kansalainen's elbow.
Madog stalling in the clinch.
Kansalainen blocking some punches.
Madog working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Madog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Madog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kansalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kansalainen tries to throw a body punch but Madog avoids it by throwing Kansalainen back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kansalainen.
Madog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Madog escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Madog doesn't manage to clinch there - Kansalainen circles away.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from Madog. #T4#
Kansalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Madog looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
Madog cracks a nice hook into Kansalainen's ribs.
Madog moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Madog holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Madog prevents a body shot from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Madog is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kansalainen is keeping busy.
Madog has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kansalainen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Madog can turn it around.
Kansalainen takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Kansalainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Madog.
Kansalainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Madog cracks the inside of Kansalainen's front leg.
Kansalainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kansalainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iolyn Madog will probably get the nod.
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#
Kansalainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kansalainen throws a sloppy head kick
and Madog counters with a slapping leg kick.
Madog lands with a right hand.
Madog is looking to clinch.
Madog throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Madog.
Madog looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
Kansalainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Madog with a hook.
Kansalainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That kick from Madog tenderised Kansalainen's leg. Kansalainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Madog fails to land with a series of punches.
Madog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Madog lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madog's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kansalainen under the eye.
The fight stays on the outside here - Madog looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Kansalainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kansalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madog throws a jab when Kansalainen was well out of range.
Kansalainen lands a nice shot that snaps Madog's head back.
Kansalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Madog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Madog sees it coming and moves out of range.
Madog closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the body kick.
Madog with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kansalainen to score with a decent uppercut.
Kansalainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kansalainen throws a sloppy head kick and Madog moves out of range easily.
Kansalainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Madog lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kansalainen's sensitive parts.
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!
Madog checks the leg kick.
Kansalainen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Madog takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Madog misses with a straight left.
Kansalainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut. Madog saw that one coming.
Madog doesn't manage to clinch there - Kansalainen circles away.
Madog misses with a low kick.
Madog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Madog moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kansalainen.
Nice uppercut lands for Kansalainen. That snapped Madog's head back. #CL2#
Madog moves into range and clinches up with Kansalainen.
Madog struggles to land a body shot inside as Kansalainen controls his hands.
Kansalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Madog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Madog.
Madog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kansalainen's elbow.
Madog lands a body punch in the clinch.
Madog lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Kansalainen manages to break the clinch.
Kansalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Madog. #CL#
Kansalainen moves into the clinch.#T3#
Madog lands a body shot.
Madog tries to work over Kansalainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Madog gets through Kansalainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Madog lands a body punch in the clinch.
Madog stalling in the clinch but Kansalainen improves position. #BC2#
Madog escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Madog walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Madog clinches.
Madog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kansalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Madog.
Kansalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Madog tries to work over Kansalainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kansalainen tries to throw a body punch but Madog avoids it by throwing Kansalainen back against the cage.
Kansalainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Madog controls his hands.
Madog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kansalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Madog.
Kansalainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Madog backwards.
Kansalainen tries to work over Madog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Madog tries to throw a body punch but Kansalainen avoids it by throwing Madog back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Madog.
Madog lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kansalainen backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Madog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Madog lands a hook that snaps the head of Kansalainen backwards.
Madog tries to throw a body punch but Kansalainen avoids it by throwing Madog back against the cage.
Madog working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Madog working aggressively here.
Madog lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kansalainen or not.
Kansalainen is looking to break free of the clinch but Madog has double underhooks.
Madog working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Madog misses with a body punch. #BC#
Kansalainen manages to break the clinch.
Madog cracks Kansalainen with an open hand slap.
Madog wants to slow Kansalainen down by chopping away at his legs.
Madog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansalainen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Madog.
Kansalainen misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Madog misses.
Nice uppercut there from Madog.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iolyn Madog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Kansalainen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kansalainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Madog counters with a leg kick.
Madog looks for the body kick but Kansalainen saw that one coming.
Madog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Kansalainen.
Madog throws out a counter right but Kansalainen avoids it with no problem.
Kansalainen slips under a jab from Madog.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madog was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen cracks the inside of Madog's front leg.
Madog throws a low kick but Kansalainen avoids it.
Kansalainen connects with a single shot there.
Madog throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen is looking for a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Madog misses the target.
Madog slips a straight right by Kansalainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Madog moves into the clinch successfully.
Madog lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Madog.
Madog scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Kansalainen as the two fighters clinch.
Madog misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Kansalainen breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Kansalainen takes a swing at Madog's ribcage but misses.
Madog misses the shot to the body.
Madog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansalainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. Madog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansalainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Madog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Madog.
Madog on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kansalainen. Kansalainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Madog looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kansalainen tries to bum rush Madog with a series of wild strikes but Madog uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kansalainen misses with a right hand
and Madog counters with a straight right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Madog, right into the meat.
Kansalainen checks the leg kick.
Madog lands with a shot to the body.
Tapani Kansalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madog cracks Kansalainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Madog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansalainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a leg kick.
Madog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madog has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kansalainen misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Madog! But no joy.
Tapani Kansalainen is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Kansalainen motions for Madog to come forward. Kansalainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Madog.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
Madog takes a jab right on the kisser.
Madog blocks a jab.
Kansalainen misses with a hook
and Kansalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Madog scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kansalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Madog counters with a left to the body.
Madog looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.
Madog connects with a nice looking jab.
Iolyn Madog is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Kansalainen lands with a straight right. Madog didn't see that one coming.
Madog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansalainen.
Madog stuns Kansalainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Madog.
Kansalainen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Madog takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Madog checks a leg kick.
Madog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Madog clinches with his opponent.
Madog misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kansalainen lands a shoulder strike.
Kansalainen pushes Madog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Madog is looking to control Kansalainen's arms but Kansalainen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Madog has his back to the cage.
Kansalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Madog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Madog throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Madog.
Madog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Madog misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Kansalainen manages to break the clinch.
Kansalainen moves out of range as Madog throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Madog.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kansalainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab lands there for Madog.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen misses with a double jab.
Kansalainen takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Madog there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Madog buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Madog looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Madog lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iolyn Madog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Madog 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iolyn Madog!
Iolyn Madog thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EMP Kansalainen Vs Escobar
Date: Jun 28, 2019

#R1#
Kansalainen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kansalainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Escobar moved away.
Kansalainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been told by Kansalainen's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Escobar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kansalainen scores with a nice head shot.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansalainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kansalainen swings widly with a right hand
and Escobar counters with an outside leg kick.
Kansalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Escobar.
Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansalainen.
Escobar dodges the punch combination from Kansalainen. #T1#
Kansalainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kansalainen avoids a kick to the body.
Escobar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Escobar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kansalainen. That one must have hurt.
Kansalainen works Escobar's body with a nice hook.
Kansalainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Escobar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kansalainen throws a leg kick
and Escobar counters with a straight right hand.
Kansalainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kansalainen. That's going to slow Escobar down.
Kansalainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kansalainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Escobar can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar throws out a counter right but Kansalainen avoids it with no problem.
Kansalainen misses with a hook
letting Escobar counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Tapani Kansalainen has been cut.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Kansalainen throws a sloppy head kick
and Escobar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar defending well as Kansalainen loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Escobar! But no joy.
Escobar ducks right into an uppercut from Kansalainen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kansalainen. #CUT#
It looks like Diego Escobar has been cut.
Kansalainen keeps Escobar at a distance using the push kick.
Escobar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kansalainen backing away here, and Escobar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Escobar throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Escobar ducks right into an uppercut from Kansalainen. #T3#
Kansalainen looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range.
Escobar tries a quick counter leg kick but Kansalainen is wise to it.
Escobar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kansalainen connects with a body shot that sends Escobar's belly button to the back.
Nice shot lands for Kansalainen.
Kansalainen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Escobar to score with a decent uppercut.
Escobar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kansalainen looks to throw a body kick
enabling Escobar to counter with a crisp jab.
Kansalainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Escobar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
An inside leg kick lands from Kansalainen.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.
Danga de danga de dang - Kansalainen scores with a four punch combination!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
Kansalainen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Escobar.
Kansalainen misses with a leg kick
and Escobar counters with a straight right hand.
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. Escobar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kansalainen. Escobar shrugs it off though.
Kansalainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kansalainen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kansalainen cracks Escobar with a good jab.
Kansalainen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Escobar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kansalainen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body.
Kansalainen throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kansalainen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Escobar scores with a hook.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Kansalainen scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansalainen with a jab.
Kansalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar.
Nice uppercut lands for Kansalainen. That snapped Escobar's head back.
A shot to the liver by Escobar. Beautiful body shot.
Kansalainen scores with a hook to the body. Escobar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kansalainen lands a jab to Escobar's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
A low kick from Kansalainen misses
and Escobar counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Escobar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Escobar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kansalainen connects with a body shot that sends Escobar's belly button to the back.
Escobar misses with a hook. Kansalainen ducked under it nicely.
Escobar moves out of range as Kansalainen throws a body kick.
Escobar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kansalainen misses with the combination.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot
and Escobar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kansalainen is able to avoid easily.
Tapani Kansalainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Kansalainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Escobar under the eye.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Escobar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kansalainen with a body shot.#T2#
Kansalainen throws a leg kick
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Kansalainen lands the left hand.
A big right from Kansalainen misses.
Escobar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kansalainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar can do to turn this around?
Escobar checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Escobar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kansalainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kansalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kansalainen fakes the leg kick and cracks Escobar in the body.
Escobar throws a hook but Kansalainen blocks it.
Escobar slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Kansalainen misses
and Escobar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Escobar has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Escobar might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kansalainen has got the better of the exchanges.#T3#
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Kansalainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Escobar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A swing and a miss from Kansalainen.
Escobar throws out a counter right but Kansalainen avoids it with no problem.
Kansalainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A cross from Kansalainen lands.
Escobar moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Escobar! But no joy.
Kansalainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab from Kansalainen.
A left lands for Escobar.
Escobar cracks Kansalainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#
Kansalainen is rocked!
Kansalainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansalainen lands with a nice combination. Escobar backs away looking to recover.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Kansalainen throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range.
Escobar throws out a counter right but Kansalainen avoids it with no problem.
Kansalainen misses with a straight left.
Kansalainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Escobar checks it.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
Escobar throws a fast counter high kick but Kansalainen manages to duck under it in time.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a body punch but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Escobar shapes to counter with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kansalainen.
Escobar slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Escobar! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kansalainen dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kansalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Escobar's calf.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar throws out a counter right but Kansalainen avoids it with no problem.
Sloppy strikes from Kansalainen. Those never looked like landing.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar is looking to score with low kicks.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that misses.
Crunch! Escobar slams his shin into Kansalainen's torso.
Kansalainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Escobar counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Escobar tries to land a leg kick but Kansalainen saw it coming and moves away.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Escobar moved away.
Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansalainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kansalainen connects with the punch.
Kansalainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Escobar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Escobar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar.
Oh Kansalainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kansalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen seems to have got his legs back now.
Escobar walks into a left hand.
Kansalainen cracks a nice hook into Escobar's ribs.#T2#
Escobar slips under a jab from Kansalainen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kansalainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Escobar.
Kansalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Kansalainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Escobar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kansalainen, as that shot connected.
Kansalainen defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand.
Escobar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kansalainen sizes up Escobar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Escobar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Escobar.
Escobar avoids the head kick by Kansalainen. #T3#
Kansalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kansalainen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Escobar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kansalainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Escobar tries to move into range but Kansalainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kansalainen throws a looping overhand right but Escobar ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Escobar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kansalainen lands a right hook to the body.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
Escobar throws out a counter right but Kansalainen avoids it with no problem.
Kansalainen loads up on a big right hand but Escobar slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Escobar! But no joy.
Escobar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kansalainen connects with the punch.
Kansalainen throws a lazy body kick
and Escobar counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Escobar on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansalainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Escobar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kansalainen slips under a jab.
Escobar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kansalainen to score with a decent uppercut.
Escobar defending well as Kansalainen loads up on a big left hand.
Escobar throws a counter combo.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Escobar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kansalainen misses with a combination
and Escobar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kansalainen clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Escobar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diego Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kansalainen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kansalainen throws out a powerful jab.
Kansalainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kansalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Kansalainen misses
and Escobar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
Kansalainen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Escobar.
A big left from Kansalainen misses.
Escobar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kansalainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kansalainen throws a body kick that misses
and Escobar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansalainen lands with a cross. #T1#
Kansalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Escobar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Escobar takes one to the side of the head.
Escobar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kansalainen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kansalainen swinging wildly here.
Kansalainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Escobar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escobar throws a good cross that connects.
Kansalainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kansalainen scores with a punch to the head.
Kansalainen lands the left hand.#T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kansalainen. Escobar shrugs it off though.
Kansalainen jabs Escobar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansalainen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kansalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansalainen connects with a single shot there.
Kansalainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Escobar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kansalainen tests Escobar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kansalainen throws out a powerful jab.
Kansalainen tries to land a body kick
and Escobar counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kansalainen. #T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Escobar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kansalainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kansalainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kansalainen tries to land a body kick
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kansalainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Escobar tries to land a front kick but Kansalainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Kansalainen. That snapped Escobar's head back.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a body kick.
Escobar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kansalainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobar counters with a straight right hand.
Escobar dodges the punch combination from Kansalainen. #T4#
A good leg kick by Escobar.
Good exchange - Kansalainen coming out on top.
Escobar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kansalainen is able to avoid easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar throws a hook but Kansalainen avoids it easily.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Escobar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobar checks a leg kick.
Escobar moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kansalainen with a body shot.
Kansalainen lands with a kick to the temple. Escobar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kansalainen had his way with Diego Escobar in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Kansalainen throws a leg kick which misses Escobar's front leg but catches the back leg as Escobar tries to avoid it.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar is looking for the big counter here.
Kansalainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Escobar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kansalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar counters with a body kick.
Escobar slips under a jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Escobar counters with an outside leg kick.
Kansalainen slips a jab from Escobar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kansalainen throws a head kick but Escobar moves out of range.
Kansalainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Escobar's head.
Kansalainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Escobar throws a hook but Kansalainen avoids it easily.
Kansalainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobar counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a looping overhand right but Escobar ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Escobar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kansalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
Kansalainen misses with a left hand
and Escobar counters with a nice leg kick.
Escobar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kansalainen. Kansalainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Kansalainen throws the kick towards the body but Escobar avoids it.
Donk. Escobar catches Kansalainen right on the button with a cross.
Kansalainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Escobar at a distance.
Escobar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Escobar walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kansalainen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Escobar swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kansalainen's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Escobar!
Diego Escobar is the new featherweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Diego Escobar waved his t-shirt featuring UnderGround Clothing Co.'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: EMP Kansalainen Vs Sitsongrit
Date: Jun 14, 2019

#R1#
Kansalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Kansalainen.
Sitsongrit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kansalainen, right into the meat.
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen tries to bum rush Sitsongrit with a series of wild strikes but Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice straight punches there by Kansalainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kansalainen.
Nice shot by Kansalainen.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kansalainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kansalainen cracks the inside of Sitsongrit's front leg.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kansalainen connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansalainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kansalainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gangsterdamage in the buildup to the fight.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Kansalainen down with leg kicks.
Kansalainen wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.#T1#
Kansalainen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kansalainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Kansalainen slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Kansalainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Kansalainen right on the button with a cross.
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit 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.
Kansalainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kansalainen tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy body shot
and Kansalainen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sitsongrit really felt that one!
Sitsongrit moves forwards but Kansalainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Kansalainen tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kansalainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sitsongrit feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Kansalainen thows a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it
and Sitsongrit counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
Kansalainen slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Kansalainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kansalainen - that will leave a mark!
Kansalainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Kansalainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Kansalainen.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Sitsongrit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kansalainen, pushing him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Kansalainen blocks it.
Kansalainen fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kansalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kansalainen blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Kansalainen pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kansalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kansalainen prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kansalainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Kansalainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kansalainen throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kansalainen misses with a body punch. #T4#
Kansalainen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sitsongrit to keep the fight standing.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kansalainen prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kansalainen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kansalainen.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kansalainen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kansalainen.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Kansalainen blocks it.
Kansalainen jumps guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapani Kansalainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kansalainen misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kansalainen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kansalainen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Kansalainen's head.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Kansalainen moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansalainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Kansalainen's shoulder, as Kansalainen tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Kansalainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kansalainen scores with a hook.
A big right from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Kansalainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Kansalainen's knee but Kansalainen avoids it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Tapani Kansalainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Kansalainen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick.
Kansalainen jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kansalainen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sitsongrit will feel that in the morning.
Kansalainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sitsongrit blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Kansalainen is predictable there
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Kansalainen was well out of range.
Kansalainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sitsongrit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kansalainen throws a sloppy body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick nicely.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kansalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansalainen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit cracks Kansalainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansalainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit works Kansalainen's body with a nice hook.
Kansalainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Nice uppercut lands for Kansalainen. That snapped Sitsongrit's head back.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Kansalainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Kansalainen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick. Sitsongrit looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kansalainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Kansalainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Sitsongrit is rocked!
Sitsongrit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Kansalainen throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Kansalainen only half commits.
Kansalainen scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Kansalainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sitsongrit doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Kansalainen scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Kansalainen blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Kansalainen manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Kansalainen blocks it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kansalainen - that will leave a mark!
Kansalainen tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansalainen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Kansalainen misses with a body shot.
Kansalainen misses the jab.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kansalainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kansalainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Kansalainen moves his leg out of the way.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Kansalainen slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tapani Kansalainen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Kansalainen thuds his shin into the meat of Sitsongrit's side.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kansalainen moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick. Sitsongrit looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat.
Sitsongrit tests Kansalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen lands a jab.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Kansalainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Kansalainen throws a body kick.
Sitsongrit moves to clinch but Kansalainen breaks away
and Kansalainen counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kansalainen moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Kansalainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Sitsongrit feints a counter leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with an outside leg kick.
Kansalainen looks to land a body kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit.
Kansalainen thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.#T2#
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kansalainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Kansalainen. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Kansalainen misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kansalainen scores with a head kick. Sitsongrit tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kansalainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Kansalainen.
Sitsongrit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit keeps Kansalainen at a distance using the push kick.
Kansalainen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kansalainen checks it well.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that misses. #T3##CL2#
Sitsongrit rushes Kansalainen and presses him up against the cage.
Kansalainen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit. #BC#
Kansalainen manages to break the clinch.
Kansalainen looks to land a body kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Kansalainen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kansalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kansalainen.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kansalainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Kansalainen is wise to it.
Kansalainen needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Kansalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit. #BC#
Kansalainen manages to break the clinch.
Kansalainen throws a low kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Kansalainen avoids it.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kansalainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Tapani Kansalainen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but Kansalainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Kansalainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kansalainen looks for the body kick but Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Kansalainen is wise to it.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Kansalainen is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
A jab from Kansalainen finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Kansalainen misses with a body kick.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Kansalainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kansalainen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kansalainen. That did some damage!
Kansalainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit. #T1#
Kansalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Kansalainen.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Kansalainen.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kansalainen misses with a body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body.
A clash of legs there as Kansalainen blocks the low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Kansalainen's head but Kansalainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Kansalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kansalainen misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit avoids a kick to the body.
A big right from Kansalainen misses. #T2#
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Kansalainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a thumping low kick.
Kansalainen is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Kansalainen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kansalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petdee Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A bone on bone clash there as Kansalainen blocks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Kansalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kansalainen misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kansalainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Kansalainen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a two punch combination.
A left lands for Kansalainen.
Kansalainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick nicely.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Kansalainen is wise to it.
Kansalainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit defending well as Kansalainen loads up on a big left hand.
A solid body kick from Kansalainen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
Kansalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Kansalainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Kansalainen slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Kansalainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick misses from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Kansalainen avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Kansalainen lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kansalainen had his way with Petdee Sitsongrit in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kansalainen's calf.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen 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.
Sitsongrit is trying to counter with his kicks.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kansalainen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansalainen. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansalainen loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
As Sitsongrit backs away, Kansalainen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Kansalainen moves out of range easily.
Kansalainen misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Kansalainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kansalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Kansalainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kansalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. Kansalainen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Kansalainen does it's job there.
Kansalainen takes one on the button.
Kansalainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kansalainen misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kansalainen to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit misses the body punch
and Kansalainen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sitsongrit really felt that one!#T2#
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kansalainen walks into a left hand.
Kansalainen lands with a nice body punch.
Kansalainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kansalainen throws a nice head kick!
Sitsongrit is still on wobbly legs! Can Kansalainen finish him?
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kansalainen. That did some damage!
Kansalainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kansalainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Kansalainen cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.#T3#
Kansalainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
Kansalainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
That kick from Kansalainen tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kansalainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit seems to have recovered his senses.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Kansalainen saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kansalainen tries to land a body kick
and Sitsongrit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kansalainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kansalainen to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen jabs Sitsongrit right on the nose. Sitsongrit blinks but takes it well.
Kansalainen blocks a leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kansalainen misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Kansalainen is out of range.
Kansalainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Kansalainen misses the target.
Kansalainen lands with a kick to the temple. Sitsongrit shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kansalainen has time to react.
Kansalainen defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Kansalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Kansalainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Petdee Sitsongrit.
I think Kansalainen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tapani Kansalainen!
Tapani Kansalainen retains his featherweight title!
Tapani Kansalainen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: EMP Escobar vs Kansalainen
Date: May 17, 2019

#R1#
Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut
and Escobar counters with a straight right hand.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansalainen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Escobar. That one must have hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Escobar, as that shot connected.
Nice shot by Escobar.
Escobar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Escobar feints and then cracks Kansalainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kansalainen down.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kansalainen slips a jab and a cross from Escobar.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely.
Kansalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a body shot
letting Kansalainen counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansalainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kansalainen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Escobar looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.
Kansalainen misses the jab.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Escobar lands a nice looking body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kansalainen.
A big left from Escobar misses.
Kansalainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Escobar counters with a nice uppercut.
Kansalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen cracks the inside of Escobar's front leg.
Kansalainen slips under a jab.
Kansalainen checks a low kick from Escobar.
Kansalainen looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range.
The fighters circling - Kansalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
Kansalainen 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.
Kansalainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kansalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kansalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar wants to slow Kansalainen down by chopping away at his legs.
Kansalainen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Escobar misses with a leg kick
enabling Kansalainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
Escobar lands with a straight right. Kansalainen didn't see that one coming.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Escobar counters with a left to the body.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar throws a jab when Kansalainen was well out of range.
Kansalainen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
Escobar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Escobar throws a solid leg kick but Kansalainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Escobar.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kansalainen! But no joy.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Escobar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Escobar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kansalainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Kansalainen misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Escobar checks a leg kick.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Escobar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kansalainen is out of range and Escobar settles back down.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kansalainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar scores with a sloppy right hand. Kansalainen should have avoided that one.
Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Escobar wants to land a leg kick but Kansalainen is out of range. #CL2#
Kansalainen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kansalainen lands a left hand.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Escobar - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Escobar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kansalainen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Escobar as he checks the leg kick.
Escobar throws a solid leg kick but Kansalainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Escobar.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Kansalainen.#CL2#
Kansalainen clinches.
Kansalainen prevents a body shot from Escobar.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Kansalainen.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Kansalainen controls the action.
Kansalainen lands an uppercut.
Kansalainen lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar is leaning against Kansalainen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kansalainen blocking some punches. #BC2#
Kansalainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kansalainen lands a body shot.
Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar.
Kansalainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Escobar scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kansalainen.
A leg kick checked by Kansalainen.
Escobar keeps the fight on the outside.
Kansalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Escobar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kansalainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Escobar in his tracks.
Nice shot lands for Kansalainen.
An inside leg kick from Kansalainen misses.
A little feinted left hand from Escobar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kansalainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kansalainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Escobar fakes the leg kick and cracks Kansalainen in the body.
Escobar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kansalainen's calf.
Escobar looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.
Kansalainen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Escobar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Escobar is looking to score with low kicks.
Escobar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kansalainen misses the jab.
Kansalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
Escobar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansalainen.
Escobar misses with a low kick as Kansalainen jumps back.
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!
That kick from Kansalainen tenderised Escobar's leg. Escobar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kansalainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Escobar wants to slow Kansalainen down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
A cross from Kansalainen lands.
Escobar scores with a sloppy right hand. Kansalainen should have avoided that one.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Escobar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kansalainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Kansalainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Escobar misses.
A slow jab from Escobar misses its intended target.
Kansalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Escobar checks it.
Escobar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobar throwing a counter right hand but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Escobar slips under a jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen swings widly with a right hand
and Escobar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kansalainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diego Escobar is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kansalainen's hands.
Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar.
Kansalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar.#T2#
Escobar throws a low kick but Kansalainen avoids it.
Kansalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
As Kansalainen backs away, Escobar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Escobar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kansalainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kansalainen. That's going to slow Escobar down.
Escobar throws the kick towards the body but Kansalainen avoids it.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Donk. Kansalainen catches Escobar right on the button with a cross.
Escobar looks to throw the jab but Kansalainen is out of range.
Kansalainen throws a front kick aimed at Escobar's knee but Escobar avoids it well.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut
and Escobar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar throws a solid leg kick but Kansalainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Escobar.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Kansalainen moved away.#T3#
Kansalainen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Escobar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Kansalainen slips under a jab from Escobar.
Escobar checks the leg kick.
Kansalainen blocks a leg kick.
Kansalainen tries to counter with a clinch but Escobar shakes him off and moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar.
Escobar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kansalainen throws a nice looking combination but Escobar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Escobar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from Escobar misses.
Escobar feints and then cracks Kansalainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kansalainen down.
Kansalainen throws the left hand but Escobar avoids the punch easily.
Escobar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kansalainen's calf.
Kansalainen is looking to clinch.
Escobar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body.
Kansalainen throws a head kick but Escobar moves out of range.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Kansalainen jabs Escobar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Escobar throws a front kick aimed at Kansalainen's knee but Kansalainen avoids it well.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar tests Kansalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kansalainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Kansalainen feints and then cracks Escobar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Escobar down.
Escobar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kansalainen's head.
Escobar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kansalainen can pounce on him.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
Escobar throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a right hand that misses
and Escobar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body.
Kansalainen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Escobar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Diego Escobar will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Kansalainen motions for Escobar to come forward. Kansalainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen feints and then cracks Escobar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Escobar down.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
Escobar cracks Kansalainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kansalainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Escobar moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Kansalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar misses with a low kick.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Escobar checks a leg kick.
Escobar throws a looping overhand right but Kansalainen ducks down to avoid it.
Kansalainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Escobar's head.
Escobar swats away the attempt to clinch by Kansalainen.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Escobar looks to land a body kick but Kansalainen moved away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kansalainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kansalainen lands a leg kick that knocks Escobar off balance momentarily.
Escobar lands with a nice body punch.
Escobar misses with a leg kick.
Kansalainen cracks Escobar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kansalainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Escobar scores with a kick to the midsection.
Escobar misses with a body punch
and Kansalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.
Kansalainen throws a looping overhand right but Escobar ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Kansalainen throws a leg kick
and Escobar counters with a leg kick.
Kansalainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansalainen swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
A big left from Escobar misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Escobar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A good leg kick by Escobar.
Escobar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kansalainen checks it well.
Kansalainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good leg kick by Escobar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Escobar throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
A nice side step and Kansalainen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kansalainen tries to clinch there but Escobar circles away.
Escobar lands a leg kick that knocks Kansalainen off balance momentarily.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Escobar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Escobar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
Escobar feints and then cracks Kansalainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kansalainen down. #T3#
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Escobar moved out of range.
Escobar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kansalainen.
Escobar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kansalainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kansalainen is looking to clinch.
Kansalainen lands a leg kick that knocks Escobar off balance momentarily.
Kansalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar.
A little feinted left hand from Escobar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick which misses Escobar's front leg but catches the back leg as Escobar tries to avoid it.
Kansalainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kansalainen walks into a left hand.
Kansalainen tries to land a leg kick but Escobar saw it coming and moves away.
Kansalainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Escobar scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Kansalainen.
Escobar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Escobar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kansalainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kansalainen misses with a leg kick
letting Escobar counter with a right hand.
Kansalainen slips under a jab.
Kansalainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Escobar on the side of the head.
Kansalainen slips under a jab.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that misses.
Kansalainen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kansalainen duly obliges.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Escobar lands with a straight right. Kansalainen didn't see that one coming.
Escobar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kansalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kansalainen really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Kansalainen throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar's shoulder, as Escobar tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No joy there for Kansalainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Escobar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansalainen.
A head kick misses from Kansalainen.
Escobar throws a hook but Kansalainen blocks it.
Escobar stuns Kansalainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Escobar.
Escobar tried to counter with a leg kick but Kansalainen avoided it.
Escobar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Escobar avoids a kick to the body.
Escobar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kansalainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen wants to clinch up but Escobar keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar cracks Kansalainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Escobar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a body kick.
Kansalainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Kansalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Escobar's calf.
Kansalainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Escobar. Escobar obviously looking to wear him down.
Kansalainen throws a body punch but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Escobar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar throws out a loose jab but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar lands a head shot.
Donk. Escobar catches Kansalainen right on the button with a cross.
Kansalainen throws a shot from downtown. Escobar moves away and avoids it.
Escobar looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.
Kansalainen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Escobar blocks it well.
Good shot there by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen blocks a leg kick.
Escobar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Kansalainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Escobar.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
Kansalainen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Escobar slips under a jab.
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!
Escobar clobbers Kansalainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A swing and a miss from Escobar.
Escobar throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Escobar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kansalainen wants to slow Escobar down by chopping away at his legs.
Escobar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kansalainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Escobar.
Kansalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Escobar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kansalainen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Escobar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansalainen moves out of range as Escobar strikes.
Kansalainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Escobar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kansalainen is out of range and Escobar settles back down.
Kansalainen looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range.
Escobar throws a series of strikes that have Kansalainen backpedaling.
Kansalainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Kansalainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobar counters with a straight right hand.
Kansalainen blocks the body kick.
Kansalainen with a nice cross.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Kansalainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escobar throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Escobar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Escobar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar swats away the attempt to clinch by Kansalainen.
Escobar looks to land a combination. Kansalainen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice body punch from Kansalainen.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Kansalainen moved away.
Kansalainen keeps Escobar at a distance using the push kick.
Escobar missing with a left hand there. Kansalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansalainen moves away from the strike by Escobar.
Escobar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kansalainen. That did some damage!
Escobar throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Escobar throws a leg kick that misses.
Kansalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Escobar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kansalainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Escobar had his way with Tapani Kansalainen in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Escobar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Escobar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kansalainen misses with a hook. Escobar ducked under it nicely.
Escobar throws a hook but Kansalainen blocks it.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
Escobar checks a low kick from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands with a kick to the temple. Escobar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Escobar lands a glancing blow to the side of Kansalainen's head.
Escobar throws a shot from downtown. Kansalainen moves away and avoids it.
Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Escobar checks a leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar misses the target.
Kansalainen connects with the punch.#T1#
Escobar jabs Kansalainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
Escobar lands with a hook. Kansalainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Escobar slips under a jab.
Escobar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Escobar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kansalainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kansalainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Escobar misses with an uppercut.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
Escobar lands with a shot to the body.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Escobar is looking to counter punch.
Escobar checks a low kick from Kansalainen.
Escobar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick from Kansalainen is predictable there
and Escobar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kansalainen misses with a right hand
and Escobar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kansalainen's knee momentarily.
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick. Escobar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tapani Kansalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kansalainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Kansalainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Escobar slips a jab from Kansalainen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Escobar. Those never looked like landing.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen thuds a left hand into Escobar's body.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Escobar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kansalainen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Escobar counters with a low kick, right behind Kansalainen 's knee.
Escobar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kansalainen's hands.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left lands for Kansalainen.
Kansalainen is looking to clinch.
Good shot there by Escobar.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kansalainen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Escobar - the referee stops the clock and Kansalainen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Escobar. Kansalainen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
Kansalainen throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Kansalainen lands a really nice looking cross but Escobar seems unphased.
Escobar moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
Escobar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good leg kick by Escobar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A chopping leg kick lands by Escobar.
Kansalainen is looking to clinch.
Escobar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kansalainen blocks a leg kick.
Escobar digs a good hook to Kansalainen's body.
Nice body punch from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobar lands with a cross. #CL2#
Kansalainen drives through and clinches with Escobar against the cage.
Kansalainen can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Kansalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Kansalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansalainen blocks an uppercut.
Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kansalainen lands a right hand.
Escobar working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Escobar gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Escobar tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Kansalainen is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Escobar buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Escobar!! Escobar is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Kansalainen throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapani Kansalainen!
Tapani Kansalainen is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Tapani Kansalainen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: EMP Graves vs Divac
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Sainty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sainty tries to land a leg kick but Kansalainen saw it coming and moves away.
Kansalainen moves out of range as Sainty throws a body kick.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Sainty.
Sainty blocks a low kick nicely.
Sainty wants to clinch up but Kansalainen keeps it at a distance.
Kansalainen misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Sainty counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kansalainen wants to get back to his feet.
Sainty is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sainty is trying to control. Kansalainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kansalainen is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gangsterdamage that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kansalainen pushes Sainty off looking to stand but Sainty dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Kansalainen has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sainty is on him like a limpet, forcing Kansalainen back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kansalainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sainty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kansalainen lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Sainty. #T1#
A short right from Kansalainen on the inside.
Sainty jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kansalainen walks away with a smile on his face. Sainty gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sainty slips under a jab from Kansalainen.
We've been informed that Sainty 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.
Sainty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sainty pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kansalainen misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Sainty counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kansalainen pushes Sainty off looking to stand but Sainty dives back in and keeps control.
Kansalainen trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sainty trying to control the action but Kansalainen is working from the bottom.
Kansalainen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kansalainen is trying to stand. #ES#
Kansalainen has one foot on Sainty's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A big right from Kansalainen misses.
Sainty is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sainty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Sainty tries to counter it with a takedown but Kansalainen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut. Sainty saw that one coming.
Sainty tries to move into range but Kansalainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kansalainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kansalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tapani Kansalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sainty tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sainty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kansalainen tries to clinch but Sainty moves away
and Sainty counters with a stiff right hand.
Sainty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Sainty moves away from the strike by Kansalainen.
Sainty shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kansalainen but Kansalainen pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Kansalainen has managed to clinch. #T3#
Sainty can't break the clinch.
Kansalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kansalainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sainty looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kansalainen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sainty's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sainty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kansalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kansalainen fails to land.
Sainty just leaning against Kansalainen, taking a breather.
A short right from Kansalainen.
Sainty misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kansalainen gets through Sainty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Kansalainen misses with a body punch.
Kansalainen misses with some punches.
Kansalainen lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Sainty is rocked!
Kansalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Sainty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kansalainen gets through Sainty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sainty is still on wobbly legs! Can Kansalainen finish him?
Kansalainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sainty backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Sainty successfully pulls guard.
Kansalainen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sainty is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Kansalainen stands up and waves to Sainty to follow him.
Kansalainen thumps Sainty with a low kick.
Sainty shoots and misses
and Kansalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kansalainen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sainty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kansalainen throws a right hand that Sainty ducks under and follows up with a left that Sainty also avoids with ease.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
and Kansalainen counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Sainty! He's just covering up as Kansalainen starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapani Kansalainen!
Tapani Kansalainen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: ABW 190 Kansalainen - Nielsen
Date: Jan 10, 2019

#R1#
Nielsen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kansalainen's head.#CL2#
Nielsen closes the distance and clinches.
Nielsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nielsen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kansalainen misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands with a right to the head.
Kansalainen misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen lands an uppercut.
Nielsen blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nielsen.
Kansalainen working aggressively here.
Nielsen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kansalainen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kansalainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kansalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Nielsen tightens his grip and picks Kansalainen up, before dumping him to the ground. Kansalainen manages to land in guard.
Nielsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansalainen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nielsen.
Kansalainen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nielsen's guard. #REVR##SU#
Kansalainen stands up from Nielsen's guard - Kansalainen perhaps looking for a knockout.
An inside leg kick lands from Kansalainen. #T1#
Nielsen has his takedown stuffed
and Kansalainen counters with an outside leg kick.
Nielsen needs to keep his hands up - Kansalainen had a free shot at his head there.
Nielsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kansalainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the body.
Kansalainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Nielsen avoids it easily.
Kansalainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kansalainen avoids the head kick by Nielsen.
Kansalainen is looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd cheers as Kansalainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nielsen doesn't seem phased though.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nielsen tries to clinch up.
Kansalainen slips a jab from Nielsen.
Nielsen throws a hook but Kansalainen avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Kansalainen misses the target.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nielsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nielsen moves out of range of the body kick.
Nielsen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kansalainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kansalainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kansalainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nielsens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kansalainen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kansalainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Nielsen has Kansalainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Nielsen lands a nice uppercut.
Kansalainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kansalainen.
Nielsen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kansalainen.
Nielsen tries to throw a body punch but Kansalainen avoids it by throwing Nielsen back against the cage. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Nielsen.
Kansalainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nielsen backwards.
Nielsen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kansalainen lands with a left to the head.
Kansalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nielsen lands a body shot.
Kansalainen lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Nielsen fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kansalainen.
Nielsen is struggling to control the position.
Kansalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kansalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nielsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kansalainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kansalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Nielsen.
Nielsen stalling.
Kansalainen letting Nielsen take a breather here.
Kansalainen pushes Nielsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4##BC#
Kansalainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kansalainen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nielsen walks into a jab.
Kansalainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nielsen misses with a straight left.
Nielsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansalainen.
Nielsen throws out a counter right but Kansalainen avoids it with no problem.
Nielsen ducks right into an uppercut from Kansalainen.
Tapani Kansalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kansalainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kansalainen lands a jab to the nose.
Nielsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot by Kansalainen.
Nielsen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansalainen. Nielsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kansalainen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Nielsen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kansalainen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nielsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nielsen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nielsen is in close to Kansalainen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kansalainen trying to control the position.
Nielsen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kansalainen's head.
Kansalainen controlling the position.
Kansalainen can't keep his opponent in guard - Nielsen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielsen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Kansalainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nielsen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nielsen stopping the sweep attempt from Kansalainen.#SUB#
Kansalainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nielsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nielsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kansalainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Kansalainen is working hard here to advance position.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Kansalainen is keeping the position.
Kansalainen wants to stand up but Nielsen is controlling him. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kansalainen keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kansalainen's head.
Nielsen won't allow Kansalainen to sweep him here.
Nielsen landing with the ground and pound.
Nielsen works over Kansalainen with some ground and pound from guard.
Kansalainen keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Kansalainen wants to stand and escape but Nielsen is having none of it.
Kansalainen 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.#ES#
Kansalainen has his feet on Nielsen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3#
Kansalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansalainen avoids the head kick by Nielsen.
Nielsen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD2#
Kansalainen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Kansalainen kicks Nielsen off and gets to his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen tests Nielsen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen scores with a hook to the body. Nielsen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nielsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
A jab from Kansalainen misses.
Decent striking displayed by Kansalainen there.
Kansalainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Kansalainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kansalainen with a jab.
Kansalainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kansalainen slips under a jab from Nielsen.
Nielsen shoots for a takedown but Kansalainen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nielsen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kansalainen defends it nicely.
Nielsen throws a hook but Kansalainen avoids it easily.
Nielsen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nielsen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kansalainen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nielsen finds it's way round the side to connect with Kansalainen's head. #CL#
Kansalainen rushes Nielsen and presses him up against the cage.
Kansalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nielsen blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kansalainen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Kansalainen as Nielsen shoots in.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
Nielsen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nielsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nielsen.
Tapani Kansalainen is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Kansalainen rushes Nielsen and presses him up against the cage.
Kansalainen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Kansalainen.
Nielsen wants a takedown.
Tapani Kansalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobo Nielsen.
Nielsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kansalainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nielsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Kansalainen controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kansalainen.
Good body shot from Kansalainen.
Nielsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A body shot lands from Nielsen.
Nielsen has a couple of punches blocked by Kansalainen.
Nielsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kansalainen's elbow.
Kansalainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Kansalainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kansalainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nielsen's elbow.
Kansalainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Kansalainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nielsen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kansalainen counters with a right hand to the body.
Kansalainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Nielsen misses its intended target.
And Kansalainen counters with a quick kick to the body but Nielsen blocks it.
Kansalainen blocks a head kick by Nielsen.
Nielsen walks into a left hand.
Nielsen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC#
Nielsen is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen lands a nice shot that snaps Nielsen's head back.
Nielsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Kansalainen finish him?
Kansalainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nielsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansalainen.
Nielsen scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Kansalainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kansalainen.#CL#
Kansalainen clinches up with Nielsen and pushes him back against the cage.
Kansalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kansalainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nielsen can do to turn this around?
Kansalainen misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Kansalainen lands a nice uppercut.
Kansalainen tries a body shot but Nielsen blocks it.
Nielsen tries to throw a body punch but Kansalainen avoids it by throwing Nielsen back against the cage.
Nielsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nielsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Kansalainen breaks the clinch. #CL#
Kansalainen rushes Nielsen and presses him up against the cage.
Kansalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nielsen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kansalainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nielsen backwards.
Tapani Kansalainen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kansalainen scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Kansalainen throws a big uppercut that drops Nielsen! More strikes from Kansalainen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nielsen lies dazed against the cage as Kansalainen celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapani Kansalainen!
Tapani Kansalainen retains his featherweight title!
Tapani Kansalainen 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: ABW 183 Kansalainen - Ramirez
Date: Dec 11, 2018

#R1#
Kansalainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kansalainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ramirez 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab from Ramirez.
Kansalainen throws a lazy right hand but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansalainen throws a series of punches but Ramirez moves out of range.
A big left from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ramirez takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
Ramirez lands with an uppercut that bounces Kansalainen off the cage and back into range.
Kansalainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramirez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Kansalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramirez.
A low kick from Ramirez is predictable there
and Kansalainen counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramirez connects with an inside leg kick.
Kansalainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kansalainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ramirez is able to avoid easily.
Ramirez tries to land a leg kick but Kansalainen saw it coming and moves away.
Ramirez slips under a jab.
Ramirez throws a leg kick which misses Kansalainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kansalainen tries to avoid it.
Ramirez scores with the left hand. Kansalainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Kansalainen throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Ramirez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kansalainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ramirez moves away from the strike by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that misses.
Kansalainen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ramirez's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ramirez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansalainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kansalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ramirez's calf.
Kansalainen misses with a hook. Ramirez ducked under it nicely.
Ramirez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kansalainen slips a jab from Ramirez.
Ramirez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kansalainen checks it well.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
Kansalainen throws a jab when Ramirez was well out of range.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.
Ramirez missing with a left hand there. Kansalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramirez misses with a leg kick
and Kansalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Ramirez misses.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez throws the left hand but Kansalainen avoids the punch easily.
Ramirez avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Ramirez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Kansalainen throws a hook to the side of Ramirez's head but Ramirez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Iker Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansalainen throws a looping overhand right but Ramirez ducks down to avoid it.
Kansalainen misses with a leg kick.
Kansalainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kansalainen lands a jab to Ramirez's midsection.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kansalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen slips a jab from Ramirez.
Ramirez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramirez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kansalainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Ramirez looks to throw the jab but Kansalainen is out of range.
Ramirez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ramirez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kansalainen.
Ramirez throws a sloppy head kick and Kansalainen moves out of range easily.
Kansalainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
Kansalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Ramirez sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Kansalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramirez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramirez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kansalainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kansalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramirez.
Ramirez lands a nice shot to the body.
Kansalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez connects with a crisp jab.
Kansalainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ramirez blocks a jab.
A big left from Ramirez misses.
Kansalainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ramirez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kansalainen checks it well.
Kansalainen swinging wildly here.
Ramirez scores with a body shot.
Kansalainen misses with a straight left.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Ramirez scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Kansalainen throws a hook but Ramirez blocks it.
Kansalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramirez throws out the jab.
Ramirez misses with a wild body shot.
Kansalainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen throws a looping overhand right but Ramirez ducks down to avoid it.
Kansalainen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ramirez finds it's way round the side to connect with Kansalainen's head.
Kansalainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ramirez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ramirez is looking to chop away at Kansalainen's legs.
Ramirez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ramirez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kansalainen, right into the meat.
Kansalainen throws a jab when Ramirez was well out of range.
Ramirez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ramirez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramirez needs to keep his hands up - Kansalainen had a free shot at his head there.
Kansalainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Ramirez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramirez.
A quick step to the side and Kansalainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iker Ramirez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kansalainen tries to score with a low kick but Ramirez moves his leg out of the way.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Ramirez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kansalainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ramirez throws the left hand but Kansalainen avoids the punch easily.
Kansalainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kansalainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ramirez.
Kansalainen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kansalainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ramirez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kansalainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ramirez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Ramirez moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ramirez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ramirez lands a nice shot that snaps Kansalainen's head back.
Ramirez lands a jab to Kansalainen's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
An inside leg kick lands from Ramirez.
Ramirez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kansalainen's calf.#CL2#
Ramirez takes the fight into the clinch.
Kansalainen tries to pull guard but Ramirez holds him up against the cage and eventually Kansalainen drops back down to his feet.
Ramirez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1##BC2#
Ramirez breaks from the clinch.
Kansalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramirez.
Ramirez moves away from the strike by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen tries to land a front kick but Ramirez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ramirez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kansalainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kansalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Ramirez scores with a sloppy right hand. Kansalainen should have avoided that one.
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Ramirez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kansalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the side of Ramirez's head but Ramirez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramirez scores with a decent looking hook.
Kansalainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Iker Ramirez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kansalainen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick which misses Ramirez's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramirez tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez punishes Kansalainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Kansalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Ramirez misses with a hook. Kansalainen ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Kansalainen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ramirez.
Ramirez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kansalainen.
Ramirez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kansalainen. Kansalainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ramirez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ramirez catches Kansalainen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kansalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Ramirez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
Ramirez needs to keep his hands up - Kansalainen had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramirez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ramirez lands with a right hand.
Kansalainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ramirez.
Ramirez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kansalainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Ramirez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kansalainen throwing a counter right hand but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramirez.
Kansalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramirez.
Ramirez ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.#T3#
Ramirez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And Kansalainen counters with a quick kick to the body but Ramirez blocks it.
Ramirez throws a sloppy body shot
and Kansalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramirez scores with a punch to the head.
Kansalainen dips to his left and cracks Ramirez with an uppercut!
Kansalainen throws a hook but Ramirez avoids it easily.
Ramirez scores with a nice right hand.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Ramirez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kansalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez lands a head shot.
Kansalainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
Donk. Ramirez catches Kansalainen right on the button with a cross.
Ramirez tries to clinch up but Kansalainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramirez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Ramirez.
Ramirez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kansalainen jabs Ramirez right on the nose. Ramirez blinks but takes it well.
Kansalainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramirez. Ramirez obviously looking to wear him down.
Kansalainen connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Ramirez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Ramirez throws out a counter right but Kansalainen avoids it with no problem.
Kansalainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ramirez digs a good hook to Kansalainen's body.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
Ramirez throws the left hand but Kansalainen avoids the punch easily.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Ramirez blocks the leg kick.
Ramirez tries to clinch up.
Kansalainen tried to counter with a leg kick but Ramirez avoided it.
Ramirez moves out of range of the body kick.
Kansalainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramirez misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez slips under a jab.
Ramirez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kansalainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ramirez moves away from the strike by Kansalainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iker Ramirez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Ramirez misses with a low kick as Kansalainen jumps back.
A slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target.
Ramirez is looking to clinch but Kansalainen is avoiding it.
A jab from Ramirez does it's job there.
Ramirez looks to throw the jab but Kansalainen is out of range.
Kansalainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Some bone on bone action there as Ramirez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kansalainen checks a low kick from Ramirez.
Ramirez blocks a low kick nicely.
Ramirez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kansalainen's head backwards.
Kansalainen tries to score with a low kick but Ramirez moves his leg out of the way.
Kansalainen 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.
Kansalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Kansalainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez lands a leg kick that knocks Kansalainen off balance momentarily.
Ramirez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Donk. Ramirez catches Kansalainen right on the button with a cross.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansalainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kansalainen punishes Ramirez's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Ramirez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kansalainen's calf.
Ramirez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kansalainen's sensitive parts.
Kansalainen jabs Ramirez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kansalainen.
Nice uppercut lands for Kansalainen. That snapped Ramirez's head back.
Ramirez scores with a jab to the head.
Ramirez slips a jab from Kansalainen.
Ramirez scores with a jab to the head.
Ramirez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansalainen.
Ramirez throws a good cross that connects.
Ramirez throws a lazy head kick
and Kansalainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramirez swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body.
Kansalainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramirez can pounce on him.
Ramirez moves forwards but Kansalainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ramirez throws an off balance right hand
and Kansalainen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ramirez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ramirez throws out a counter right but Kansalainen avoids it with no problem.
Ramirez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut.
Kansalainen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Kansalainen there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Kansalainen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ramirez's hands.
Ramirez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.
Ramirez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kansalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansalainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ramirez lands a really nice looking cross but Kansalainen seems unphased.
Ramirez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kansalainen's head.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
Kansalainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kansalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramirez.
Ramirez scores with a jab to the head.
Ramirez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ramirez blocks a leg kick.
Ramirez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ramirez misses with a looping right.#T3#
Kansalainen throws a hook but Ramirez avoids it easily.
Ramirez throws a looping overhand right but Kansalainen ducks down to avoid it.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A big left from Ramirez misses.
Kansalainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a hook to the body
and Kansalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kansalainen connects with a right hand. Ramirez shakes it off.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Kansalainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kansalainen.
Kansalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramirez blocks a low kick nicely.
Ramirez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice straight punches there by Kansalainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Ramirez moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez lands a jab to Kansalainen's midsection.
Ramirez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kansalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kansalainen misses with a hook
enabling Ramirez to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramirez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kansalainen's head.#T4#
Ramirez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kansalainen's calf.
Kansalainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ramirez throws a hook but Kansalainen blocks it.
Ramirez throws a poor cross that misses
and Kansalainen counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Ramirez is rocked!
Ramirez backs away from a small jab... but Kansalainen lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Ramirez crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Kansalainen with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tapani Kansalainen!
Tapani Kansalainen retains his featherweight title!
Tapani Kansalainen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: ABW 175 McArthur-Kansalainen 2
Date: Nov 13, 2018

#R1#
McArthur lands a glancing blow to the side of Kansalainen's head.
Kansalainen slips under a jab.
McArthur swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
McArthur misses with a kick to the body.
McArthur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kansalainen lands with a nice body punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Kansalainen blocks the leg kick.
Kansalainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
McArthur throws a leg kick but Kansalainen moved away.
McArthur misses with a body kick.
McArthur just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen misses with a body kick.
Good shot there by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen 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.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kansalainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kansalainen throws a nice looking combination but McArthur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McArthur stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McArthur, right into the meat.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McArthur sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fighters circle momentarily. McArthur darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
McArthur cracks a nice hook into Kansalainen's ribs.
Kansalainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as McArthur blocks the low kick.
Kansalainen throws a push kick but McArthur slaps the foot to one side.
Kansalainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kansalainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McArthur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kansalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
McArthur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
Kansalainen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kansalainen.
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen throws the left hand but McArthur avoids the punch easily.
A clash of legs there as McArthur blocks the low kick.
McArthur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kansalainen's sensitive parts.
McArthur misses with a looping left.
McArthur jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the body kick.
Kansalainen is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Kansalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Kansalainen looks to land a body kick but McArthur moved away.
A quick step to the side and McArthur tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McArthur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McArthur seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the head.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a lazy uppercut
and McArthur counters with a nice leg kick.
McArthur misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Kansalainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kansalainen throws a hook but McArthur avoids it easily.
Kansalainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McArthur crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kansalainen - the referee stops the clock and McArthur gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kansalainen. McArthur manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kansalainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McArthur takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
McArthur punishes Kansalainen's body with a nice straight punch.
McArthur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McArthur looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands a slapping body shot.
McArthur moves out of range of the strikes.
McArthur throws a push kick but Kansalainen slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Kansalainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. McArthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Kansalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McArthur wants to land a leg kick but Kansalainen is out of range.
McArthur throws a leg kick but Kansalainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kansalainen scores with a nice right hand.
Kansalainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McArthur can pounce on him.
Kansalainen throws a low kick, looking for McArthur's leg but McArthur calmly moves out of range.
McArthur scores with a shot to the body.
Kansalainen throws a low kick but McArthur moves out of range easily.
McArthur lands with a nice body kick.
Kansalainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McArthur scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as McArthur checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kansalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and McArthur counters with a nice body kick.
Kansalainen works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
Kansalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McArthur is looking to counter punch.
Kansalainen blocks the body kick.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick
and McArthur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.#T4#
McArthur changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansalainen scores with a nice strike.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
Good work by Kansalainen as he checks the leg kick.
Kansalainen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McArthur connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - McArthur finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kansalainen throws a chopping leg kick but McArthur manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kansalainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kansalainen walks forward, straight into a front kick from McArthur.
The fighters circle momentarily. McArthur darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
And McArthur counters with a quick kick to the body but Kansalainen blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from McArthur.
McArthur is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McArthur lands a nice hook to Kansalainen's body. Kansalainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kansalainen scores with a decent looking hook.
McArthur misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McArthur lands an overhand right.
Kansalainen 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.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kansalainen misses with a straight left.
That kick from Kansalainen tenderised McArthur's leg. McArthur is trying to keep his angry face on.
McArthur ducks right into an uppercut from Kansalainen.
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 Kieran McArthur will probably get the nod.
That's time! McArthur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kansalainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
McArthur throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kansalainen lands a jab to the nose.
McArthur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
McArthur throws a chopping leg kick but Kansalainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McArthur throws a quick inside leg kick.
McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McArthur throws a right hand that Kansalainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Kansalainen also avoids with ease.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
McArthur looks to land a combination but Kansalainen avoids it well.
Kieran McArthur is winning the standup battle so far.
McArthur lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kansalainen slips a straight right by McArthur.
Nice body punch from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McArthur thuds a left hand into Kansalainen's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen lands with a slapping head kick.
McArthur lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kansalainen takes a step back to recover.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
McArthur takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
McArthur throws a half hearted mid kick.
McArthur with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kansalainen to score with a decent uppercut.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the head.
Nice cross by McArthur.
Kansalainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McArthur connects with a body shot.
A good leg kick by McArthur.
Kansalainen misses with a wild combination.
Kansalainen throws a sloppy head kick and McArthur moves out of range easily.
Kansalainen scores with a hook.
McArthur with a hook.
McArthur blocks a low kick nicely.
Kansalainen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McArthur.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kansalainen throws a shot to the body.
McArthur darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McArthur misses with a straight left.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McArthur.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as McArthur lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kansalainen doesn't seem phased though.
McArthur throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
McArthur connects with a leg kick. Kansalainen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McArthur scores with a spinning back kick!
Kansalainen looks for the body kick but McArthur saw that one coming.
McArthur throws a leg kick which misses Kansalainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kansalainen tries to avoid it.
Kansalainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kansalainen tries to move into range but McArthur moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen fails to land with a series of punches.
McArthur tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McArthur throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kansalainen thinks about the counter body kick.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen scores with a jab. McArthur acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by McArthur as he connects with a hook.
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McArthur moves away.
McArthur takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
McArthur with a jab.
McArthur throws a hook but Kansalainen avoids it easily.
Kansalainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kansalainen slips a jab from McArthur.
McArthur with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kansalainen throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
McArthur fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
A quick step to the side and McArthur tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from McArthur.
Kansalainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McArthur momentarily.
Kansalainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
McArthur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen scores with a leg kick.
A combination from McArthur does no damage.
Kansalainen checks the leg kick.
Kansalainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kansalainen digs a good hook to McArthur's body.
McArthur explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McArthur slips a jab from Kansalainen.
McArthur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
McArthur takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kansalainen checks a low kick from McArthur.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansalainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kansalainen lands a body shot.
Kansalainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kansalainen scores with a hook to the body. McArthur takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
McArthur jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McArthur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kansalainen's sensitive parts.
Nice body punch from Kansalainen.
A slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McArthur thows a left - swing and a miss!
McArthur throws a body kick that misses.
Kansalainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McArthur throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by McArthur.
A jab from Kansalainen finds it's way through McArthur's defenses.
Kansalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansalainen misses with a wild body shot.
McArthur appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kansalainen lands a glancing blow to the side of McArthur's head.
Kansalainen wants to slow McArthur down by chopping away at his legs.
McArthur feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kansalainen's calf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kansalainen tries to land a front kick but McArthur steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McArthur lands a head shot.
McArthur looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McArthur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kansalainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut. McArthur saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tapani Kansalainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen throws a lazy right hand but McArthur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansalainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McArthur lands with an overhand left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kansalainen.
McArthur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthur.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from McArthur.
Kansalainen cracks the inside of McArthur's front leg.
McArthur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kansalainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kansalainen tries to move into range but McArthur moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kansalainen throws a shot from downtown. McArthur moves away and avoids it.
McArthur lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McArthur's corner calls for a 1-2. McArthur obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McArthur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McArthur needs to keep his hands up - Kansalainen had a free shot at his head there.
Kansalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by McArthur there.
Kansalainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
McArthur throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kansalainen throws out a counter right but McArthur avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Kansalainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Kansalainen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kansalainen misses with a lunging right hand
and McArthur counters with a body kick that stops Kansalainen in his tracks momentarily.
McArthur shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kansalainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McArthur.
Kansalainen misses with a hook. McArthur ducked under it nicely.
McArthur lands a body shot.
Kansalainen blocks the body kick.
Kansalainen scores with a shot to the body.
Kansalainen throws a lazy right hand but McArthur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McArthur cracks Kansalainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McArthur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthur.
Kansalainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McArthur.
McArthur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kansalainen.
McArthur lands a nice hook to Kansalainen's body. Kansalainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McArthur connects with an inside leg kick.
Kansalainen scores with a jab. McArthur acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
McArthur throws a chopping leg kick but Kansalainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kansalainen flicks out a counter leg kick but McArthur steps away.
Kansalainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Kansalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McArthur thows a body kick. Kansalainen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McArthur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McArthur throws a hook to the side of Kansalainen's head but Kansalainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Kansalainen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McArthur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McArthur tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Kansalainen finds it's way through McArthur's defenses.
Kansalainen digs a good hook to McArthur's body.
McArthur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McArthur throws a big shot that misses.
McArthur tests Kansalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McArthur avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
McArthur blocks a head kick by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kansalainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McArthur misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
McArthur throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from McArthur. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McArthur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
McArthur thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
McArthur checks a leg kick nicely.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but McArthur sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Kansalainen.
McArthur tries to work over Kansalainen's front leg with a kick but Kansalainen checks it.
McArthur tries to land a leg kick but Kansalainen saw it coming and moves away.
Kansalainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McArthur looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kansalainen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McArthur counters with a body kick.
McArthur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McArthur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kansalainen's sensitive parts.
Kansalainen is looking to chop away at McArthur's legs.
McArthur tried to counter with a leg kick but Kansalainen avoided it.
Kansalainen takes a swing at McArthur's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McArthur misses with a body kick.
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McArthur moves away.#T4#
Kansalainen throws a wild body kick that McArthur sees coming a mile off.
McArthur gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Kansalainen misses.
McArthur stuns Kansalainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a hook. McArthur ducked under it nicely.
McArthur throws the left hand but Kansalainen avoids the punch easily.
Kansalainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a leg kick.
A lazy left from McArthur finds it's target.
Kansalainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Kansalainen backs away, McArthur returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
McArthur throws a hook to the side of Kansalainen's head but Kansalainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McArthur lands a head shot.
Kansalainen lands with a straight right. McArthur didn't see that one coming.
McArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur lunges at Kansalainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kansalainen's hand.
Kansalainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kansalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McArthur's calf.
McArthur scores with a jab. Kansalainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McArthur throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Kansalainen lands with a cross.
McArthur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansalainen.
McArthur throws a nice head kick!
Kansalainen throws a series of strikes that have McArthur backpedaling.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McArthur throws an overhand right that lands on Kansalainen's shoulder, as Kansalainen tries to avoid the shot.
McArthur throws a quick inside leg kick.
McArthur works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McArthur staying out of range there.
That kick from McArthur tenderised Kansalainen's leg. Kansalainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kansalainen scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansalainen. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
McArthur throws a low kick, looking for Kansalainen's leg but Kansalainen calmly moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansalainen throws a push kick but McArthur slaps the foot to one side.
McArthur lands a jab to the nose.
McArthur misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by McArthur.
A nice leg kick lands there from McArthur.
Kansalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McArthur lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
McArthur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kansalainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McArthur looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.
Kansalainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McArthur slips a jab from Kansalainen.
McArthur checks a leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as McArthur checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McArthur throws a shot from downtown. Kansalainen moves away and avoids it.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the body kick from McArthur.
Kansalainen throws a chopping leg kick but McArthur manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McArthur slips a jab from Kansalainen.
McArthur moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kansalainen motions for McArthur to come forward. Kansalainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen tries a head kick but it misses.
McArthur is looking to land body kicks.
Kansalainen scores with a spinning back kick!
Kansalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by McArthur.
An inside leg kick from Kansalainen misses. #T2#
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McArthur throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McArthur lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McArthur. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
McArthur lands with a nice body punch.
McArthur scores with a kick to the body.
McArthur misses the shot to the body.
McArthur lands a front kick.
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. McArthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McArthur just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid body kick from McArthur.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansalainen. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansalainen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McArthur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansalainen.
McArthur fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kansalainen is out of range.
Kansalainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Kansalainen blocks a leg kick.
Kansalainen loads up on a big right hand but McArthur slips the punch.
Kansalainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kansalainen looks to throw the jab but McArthur is out of range.
Kansalainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Kansalainen checks a low kick from McArthur.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
Kansalainen scores with a nice strike.
McArthur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McArthur blocks a leg kick.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
McArthur looks for the body kick but Kansalainen saw that one coming.
Kansalainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
McArthur takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kansalainen loads up on a big right hand but McArthur slips the punch.
McArthur takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McArthur throws a front kick that sends Kansalainen stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Kansalainen misses.
McArthur staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from McArthur misses the target.#T4#
McArthur moves out of range of the leg kick from Kansalainen.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but McArthur sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
McArthur tries to land a leg kick but Kansalainen saw it coming and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Kansalainen.
McArthur smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McArthur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McArthur misses the jab.
McArthur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansalainen.
McArthur is looking to slow Kansalainen down with leg kicks.
Kansalainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kansalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and McArthur counters with a straight right hand.
Kansalainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kansalainen throws an overhand right that lands on McArthur's shoulder, as McArthur tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur scores with a nice body kick.
Kansalainen avoids a kick to the body.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
A slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target.
Kansalainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kieran McArthur will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Kansalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McArthur misses with a hook.
McArthur moves out of range of the body kick from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the side of McArthur's head but McArthur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kansalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McArthur scoring well with a low kick there.
McArthur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McArthur lunges at Kansalainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kansalainen's hand.
McArthur lands with a hook. Kansalainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Decent striking displayed by McArthur there.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but McArthur sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from McArthur.
Kansalainen misses with a hook
and Kansalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McArthur throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur tries to land a leg kick but Kansalainen saw it coming and moves away.
Kansalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from McArthur misses its target.
McArthur blocks the body kick.
Kansalainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kansalainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McArthur has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McArthur and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kansalainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot.
McArthur throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kansalainen throws a counter combo.
McArthur moves out of range as Kansalainen throws a body kick.
Kansalainen connects with a body shot.
McArthur avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
McArthur is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kansalainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McArthur fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kansalainen checks it well.
A cross from Kansalainen lands.
Jab by McArthur.
Kansalainen throws a solid leg kick but McArthur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a hook. McArthur ducked under it nicely.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
Kansalainen lands a body shot.
Nice body kick from McArthur.
McArthur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McArthur with a hook.
Tapani Kansalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kansalainen jabs McArthur right on the nose. McArthur blinks but takes it well.
McArthur lands with a nice body kick.
Kansalainen throws an overhand right that lands on McArthur's shoulder, as McArthur tries to avoid the shot.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kansalainen scores with a hook.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McArthur throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kansalainen throws the left hand but McArthur avoids the punch easily.
Kansalainen misses with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Kansalainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kansalainen.
McArthur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen tries to score with a low kick but McArthur moves his leg out of the way.
McArthur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McArthur scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McArthur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansalainen.
McArthur keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kansalainen throws an overhand right that lands on McArthur's shoulder, as McArthur tries to avoid the shot.
McArthur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
McArthur feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kansalainen's calf.#T3#
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
McArthur cracks the inside of Kansalainen's front leg.
Kansalainen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McArthur.
Kansalainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McArthur.
McArthur tests Kansalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McArthur lands with a nice body punch.
Kansalainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McArthur misses with a kick to the body.
Kansalainen lands a slapping body shot.
McArthur checks a low kick from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws an overhand right that lands on McArthur's shoulder, as McArthur tries to avoid the shot.
McArthur shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#
It looks like Kieran McArthur has been cut.
McArthur blocks the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.
McArthur stuns Kansalainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McArthur.
McArthur scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
A big left from Kansalainen misses.
Jab, jab by McArthur - just one landing.
McArthur avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
Kansalainen moves out of range as McArthur throws a body kick.
McArthur lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kansalainen drops his hands momentarily and McArthur takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McArthur gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kansalainen pushes McArthur away with a front kick.
The crowd cheers as Kansalainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. McArthur doesn't seem phased though.
McArthur avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kansalainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McArthur can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
Kansalainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McArthur's head backwards.
Kansalainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kansalainen checks a low kick from McArthur.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kieran McArthur.
Well McArthur 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tapani Kansalainen!
Tapani Kansalainen is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Tapani Kansalainen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: ABW 167 Wolf - Belov
Date: Oct 16, 2018

#R1#
Kansalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Huhrera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kansalainen.
Huhrera scores with a nice head shot.
Kansalainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Huhrera is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Huhrera throws a hook but Kansalainen blocks it.
Kansalainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gangsterdamage in the buildup to the fight.
Huhrera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Huhrera looks to move away, Kansalainen throws a big counter combo but Huhrera just gets out of the way.
Kansalainen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Huhrera .
Huhrera misses with a looping left.
Kansalainen tried to counter with a leg kick but Huhrera avoided it.
Huhrera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Huhrera connects with a single shot there.
Huhrera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Huhrera drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huhrera sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Huhrera postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Huhrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kansalainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kansalainen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Kansalainen keeps moving.
Kansalainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
My spies in Gym inform me that Huhrera has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kansalainen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Huhrera puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kansalainen wants to control but Huhrera is keeping busy.
Kansalainen is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Huhrera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kansalainen is just riding it out for now. Huhrera eventually gives up the hold.
Kansalainen trying to control but Huhrera postures up. #T2#
Kansalainen won't allow Huhrera to pass to mount.
Kansalainen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kansalainen is trying to stand back up but Huhrera is controlling him
Huhrera trying to mount his opponent but Kansalainen defends it. #SUB2#
Huhrera 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.
Huhrera wants to take a breather but Kansalainen is having none of it. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kansalainen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Huhrera .
Huhrera is thwarting Kansalainen's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huhrera .
Huhrera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that half lands.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kansalainen dodges the punch combination from Huhrera . #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Kansalainen. That's going to slow Huhrera down.
Kansalainen stuffs the takedown attempt from Huhrera . Huhrera gets slowly back to his feet.
Tapani Kansalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Valeron Huhrera .
Huhrera lands with a nice combination. Kansalainen backs away looking to recover.
Huhrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Huhrera .
Kansalainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kansalainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huhrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansalainen slips under a jab from Huhrera .
Kansalainen slaps away a takedown attempt from Huhrera , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Huhrera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Valeron Huhrera dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kansalainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Huhrera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kansalainen but Kansalainen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kansalainen fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Huhrera .
Huhrera moves into range and connects with a jab.
Huhrera on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kansalainen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Huhrera 's head.#ROC#
Huhrera is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Julio Valeron Huhrera has been cut.
Huhrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Huhrera .
Kansalainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kansalainen swinging wildly here.
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!
Huhrera shoots in but Kansalainen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kansalainen throws a big counter combination but Huhrera scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Kansalainen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Huhrera .
Tapani Kansalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Valeron Huhrera .
Huhrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Huhrera .
Kansalainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kansalainen sets himself, and Huhrera steps forward looking for the clinch! Kansalainen avoids it this time.
Kansalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Huhrera throws a poor cross that misses
and Kansalainen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Huhrera throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kansalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Kansalainen lands a nice shot that snaps Huhrera 's head back.
Huhrera is still on wobbly legs! Can Kansalainen finish him?
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but Huhrera moved away.
Huhrera seems to have recovered his senses.
Huhrera misses with a hook. Kansalainen ducked under it nicely.
As Huhrera backs away, Kansalainen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#KD#
Kansalainen lands a big right hand that sends Huhrera crashing to the mat! Kansalainen stays standing though and waves Huhrera back to his feet!
Tapani Kansalainen is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huhrera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Huhrera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kansalainen circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kansalainen.
Huhrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Huhrera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Julio Valeron Huhrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Huhrera darts in and clinches Kansalainen up against the cage.#BC#
Kansalainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huhrera 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Huhrera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kansalainen looks to land a combination but Huhrera avoids it well.
A jab from Kansalainen does it's job there.#TD2#
Huhrera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Huhrera seems to be working for a kimura but Kansalainen defends the submission attempt.
Kansalainen is trying to stand up here but Huhrera is controlling him well. #T3##SUB2#
Huhrera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kansalainen defends it well.
Huhrera is looking to take a break and control but Kansalainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kansalainen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Huhrera slips nicely into half guard.
Kansalainen is trying to stand.
Huhrera passes to full mount!
Huhrera punching from mount but Kansalainen doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Huhrera wants to finish this one by submission but Kansalainen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Huhrera . #T4#
Huhrera dominating with strikes here.
Kansalainen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Huhrera 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.
Kansalainen wants to control from the top but Huhrera keeps moving.
Huhrera wants to sweep but no luck.
Huhrera controls Kansalainen momentarily but Kansalainen frees himself. #SU#
Kansalainen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kansalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Huhrera 's calf.
Kansalainen scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kansalainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Julio Valeron Huhrera 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Huhrera cracks Kansalainen with an open hand slap.
Some wild striking there from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut
and Huhrera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Huhrera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Huhrera tries to clinch
and Kansalainen counters with a straight right hand.
Kansalainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Huhrera lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kansalainen slaps away a takedown attempt from Huhrera , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Huhrera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kansalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huhrera throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen connects with a right hand. Huhrera shakes it off.#T1#
Huhrera moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
Huhrera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Huhrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
Julio Valeron Huhrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huhrera throws a shot from downtown. Kansalainen moves away and avoids it.
Kansalainen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Huhrera throws a body shot but no joy.
Huhrera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Huhrera has a takedown stuffed.
Kansalainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kansalainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Huhrera misses.
Huhrera moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Huhrera tries to clinch up but Kansalainen circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huhrera misses with a wild body shot.
Kansalainen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kansalainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Kansalainen does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huhrera misses with the combination.
Huhrera shoots in for a double leg but Kansalainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tapani Kansalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Valeron Huhrera .
Huhrera tries for a takedown but Kansalainen circles away easily
and Kansalainen counters with an inside leg kick.
Huhrera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kansalainen scores with a punch to the head.
Huhrera has a takedown stuffed.
Kansalainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Huhrera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kansalainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Huhrera has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Huhrera and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As Kansalainen backs off Huhrera throws a huge counter combo but Kansalainen manages to avoid it all.
Huhrera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kansalainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Huhrera .
Huhrera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Huhrera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Huhrera tests Kansalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Huhrera lands with a nice combination. Kansalainen backs away looking to recover.
Kansalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Huhrera moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Kansalainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huhrera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kansalainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Huhrera somewhat.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from Huhrera . #CL2#
Huhrera rushes Kansalainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kansalainen lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Kansalainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Huhrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
Kansalainen slips a jab from Huhrera .
Kansalainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kansalainen throws a chopping leg kick but Huhrera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice sprawl there from Kansalainen as Huhrera shoots in.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the head.
Tapani Kansalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huhrera scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Huhrera get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Huhrera stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Kansalainen runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tapani Kansalainen!
Tapani Kansalainen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: ABW 162 Perez - Gustafson
Date: Sep 20, 2018

#R1#
Kansalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A cross from Kansalainen lands.
Tertelgte takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tertelgte misses with a lunging right hand
and Kansalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tertelgte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Tertelgte misses.
Tertelgte looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Kansalainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kansalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tertelgte.
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kansalainen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tertelgte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kansalainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tertelgte was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
Tertelgte cracks the inside of Kansalainen's front leg.
Kansalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tertelgte wants to land a leg kick but Kansalainen is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a series of punches but Tertelgte avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Kansalainen misses.
Tertelgte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Kansalainen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tertelgte throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#
It looks like Tapani Kansalainen has been cut.
Kansalainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tertelgte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tertelgte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Kansalainen has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Tertelgte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tertelgte throws a jab when Kansalainen was well out of range.#CL2#
Kansalainen rushes Tertelgte and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tertelgte blocking some punches.
Tertelgte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kansalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kansalainen misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Kansalainen's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Tertelgte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kansalainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kansalainen swings widly with a right hand
and Tertelgte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kansalainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tertelgte lands a really nice looking cross but Kansalainen seems unphased. #T2#
Tertelgte slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kansalainen defending well as Tertelgte loads up on a big left hand.
Kansalainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tertelgte.
Tertelgte throws a solid leg kick but Kansalainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tertelgte.
Tertelgte lands a really nice looking cross but Kansalainen seems unphased.
Kansalainen lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Tertelgte does it's job there.
Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tertelgte.
Kansalainen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tertelgte slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Tertelgte misses the target.
Kansalainen gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Tertelgte counter with a right hand.
Kansalainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a jab when Tertelgte was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen cracks the inside of Tertelgte's front leg.
Tertelgte misses with a wild combination.
Kansalainen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tertelgte is out of range and Kansalainen settles back down. #T3#
Kansalainen scores with a one two! Tertelgte had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kansalainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tertelgte throws a good cross that connects.
Kansalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Tertelgte.
Kansalainen moves away from the strike by Tertelgte.
Nice straight punches there by Tertelgte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tertelgte.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick which misses Tertelgte's front leg but catches the back leg as Tertelgte tries to avoid it.
Tertelgte loads up on a big right hand but Kansalainen slips the punch.
Tertelgte throws out a loose jab but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen looks to throw the jab but Tertelgte is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tertelgte connects with a crisp jab.
Tertelgte is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kansalainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kansalainen wants to land a leg kick but Tertelgte is out of range.
Tertelgte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tertelgte misses with an uppercut. Kansalainen saw that one coming.
Tertelgte moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.#T4#
Tertelgte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tertelgte throws a hook but Kansalainen avoids it easily.
Kansalainen pushes Tertelgte away with a front kick.
Tertelgte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kansalainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tertelgte defending well as Kansalainen loads up on a big left hand.
Kansalainen cracks Tertelgte with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tertelgte looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.
Kansalainen tries to clinch but Tertelgte is having none of it.
Kansalainen looks to throw the jab but Tertelgte is out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Tertelgte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tertelgte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kansalainen throws a looping overhand right but Tertelgte ducks down to avoid it.
Tertelgte fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kansalainen just manages to avoid it.
Tertelgte moves out of range as Kansalainen throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tertelgte throws a jab when Kansalainen was well out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kansalainen blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tapani Kansalainen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tapani Kansalainen'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#
Tertelgte blocks a low kick nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tertelgte!
Tertelgte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Ernie Tertelgte is winning the standup battle so far.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Tertelgte avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Kansalainen.
Tertelgte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kansalainen.
Tertelgte loads up on a big right hand but Kansalainen slips the punch.
Kansalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kansalainen throws a sloppy head kick
and Tertelgte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kansalainen cracks the inside of Tertelgte's front leg.
A punch lands to the side of Kansalainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kansalainen is looking to clinch.
Kansalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tertelgte scores with a nice right hand.
Tertelgte lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kansalainen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tertelgte finds it's way round the side to connect with Kansalainen's head.
Kansalainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Tertelgte throws a hook but Kansalainen blocks it.
Tertelgte throws a chopping leg kick but Kansalainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kansalainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tertelgte.
Tertelgte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tertelgte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a lazy right hand but Tertelgte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tertelgte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tertelgte throws a big shot that misses.
Kansalainen throws a body punch but Tertelgte moves out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tertelgte motions for Kansalainen to come forward. Tertelgte throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen misses the jab.
Tertelgte is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tertelgte was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.
Tertelgte lunges at Kansalainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kansalainen's hand.
Tertelgte lands with a nice combination. Kansalainen backs away looking to recover.
Tertelgte scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansalainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tertelgte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tertelgte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tertelgte misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kansalainen! But no joy.
Kansalainen tries to land a front kick but Tertelgte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kansalainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Tertelgte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tertelgte throws a series of punches but Kansalainen moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kansalainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kansalainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kansalainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tertelgte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kansalainen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kansalainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tertelgte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tertelgte wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tertelgte digs a good hook to Kansalainen's body.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Tertelgte throws a hook but Kansalainen blocks it.#CL2#
Kansalainen has managed to clinch. #T3#
Tertelgte blocks an uppercut.
Kansalainen misses with the head strike.
Tertelgte has a couple of punches blocked by Kansalainen.
Tertelgte lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Tertelgte manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Tertelgte checks a low kick from Kansalainen.
Tertelgte throws a looping overhand right but Kansalainen ducks down to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kansalainen. Tertelgte shrugs it off though.
Kansalainen needs to keep his hands up - Tertelgte had a free shot at his head there.
Tertelgte takes one to the side of the head.
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tertelgte manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tertelgte takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tertelgte takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tertelgte on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tertelgte misses with a lunging right hand
and Kansalainen counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Kansalainen walks into a left hand.
Tertelgte checks a low kick from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen slips a jab from Tertelgte.
Tertelgte slips under a jab.
Tertelgte throws a shot from downtown. Kansalainen moves away and avoids it.
Kansalainen delivers a nice body kick.
Tertelgte defending well as Kansalainen loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Kansalainen is predictable there
and Tertelgte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tertelgte throws a chopping leg kick but Kansalainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kansalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kansalainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kansalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tertelgte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kansalainen in his tracks.
Tertelgte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tertelgte, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ernie Tertelgte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tapani Kansalainen's cut.
That's time! Tertelgte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Tertelgte.
A big left from Kansalainen misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tertelgte throws a poor cross that misses
and Kansalainen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tertelgte checks a leg kick nicely.
Kansalainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tertelgte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kansalainen defending well as Tertelgte loads up on a big left hand.
Kansalainen moves forwards but Tertelgte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tertelgte pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kansalainen looks to throw the jab but Tertelgte is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen tries to clinch but Tertelgte moves away
and Tertelgte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that misses.
Kansalainen cracks Tertelgte with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tertelgte tries a low kick but Kansalainen avoids it.
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!
Kansalainen avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Kansalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tertelgte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tertelgte throws a hook but Kansalainen avoids it easily.
Kansalainen counters with a body kick.
Tertelgte tests Kansalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kansalainen throws a push kick but Tertelgte slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Kansalainen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tertelgte, pushing him back against the cage.
Kansalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kansalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tertelgte has a couple of punches blocked by Kansalainen.
Tertelgte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kansalainen backwards.
A shot in the inside from Tertelgte.
Tertelgte misses with some punches.
Kansalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tertelgte fails to land.
A short uppercut from Tertelgte.
Kansalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kansalainen misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Tertelgte throws a head punch that misses.
Tertelgte working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen lands an uppercut.
Tertelgte misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tertelgte.
Kansalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tertelgte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kansalainen misses with the head strike.
Kansalainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Kansalainen breaks the clinch.
Tertelgte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kansalainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kansalainen throws an overhand right that lands on Tertelgte's shoulder, as Tertelgte tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Tertelgte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kansalainen misses with a kick to the body
and Tertelgte counters with a straight right hand.
Tertelgte is looking to chop away at Kansalainen's legs. #T3#
Kansalainen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tertelgte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kansalainen scrambles back to his feet.
Tertelgte throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kansalainen scores with a nice strike.
Kansalainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tertelgte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansalainen tried to score with a low kick but Tertelgte checks it.
Kansalainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tertelgte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tertelgte looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kansalainen.
Tertelgte throws a push kick but Kansalainen slaps the foot to one side.
Kansalainen tried to score with a low kick but Tertelgte checks it.
Tertelgte misses with a straight left.
Kansalainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tertelgte is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Tertelgte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Kansalainen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kansalainen.
Tertelgte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kansalainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kansalainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kansalainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kansalainen throws an overhand right that lands on Tertelgte's shoulder, as Tertelgte tries to avoid the shot.
Kansalainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tertelgte takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tapani Kansalainen.
I think Kansalainen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: ABW 153 Arendse - OByrne
Date: Aug 16, 2018

#R1#
Experiment Il attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kansalainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Experiment Il sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A swing and a miss from Experiment Il.
Kansalainen lands a jab to the head.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Experiment Il fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kansalainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Experiment Il's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen misses with a hook. Experiment Il ducked under it nicely.
Experiment Il throws out a counter right but Kansalainen avoids it with no problem.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Kansalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick. Experiment Il looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Experiment Il looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
Experiment Il displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
Experiment Il scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansalainen loads up on a big right hand but Experiment Il slips the punch.#T1#
Experiment Il throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Experiment Il clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment Il lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kansalainen backwards.
Experiment Il tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Experiment Il landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kansalainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Experiment Il.
Experiment Il looking to stall.
Kansalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Experiment Il blocking some punches.
Experiment Il using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kansalainen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kansalainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Experiment Il breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Experiment Il keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il 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.
Experiment Il moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Experiment Il blocks the low kick.
Experiment Il scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A swing and a miss from Kansalainen.
Experiment Il throws a solid leg kick but Kansalainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Experiment Il.
Experiment Il connects with a solid leg kick.
Experiment Il connects with a body shot that sends Kansalainen's belly button to the back.
Experiment Il uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.
Experiment Il connects with a leg kick. Kansalainen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Experiment Il uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Experiment Il misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen misses with a body kick.
Experiment Il swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Experiment Il misses with a looping left.
Kansalainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Experiment Il throws a hook but Kansalainen blocks it.#CL2#
Experiment Il closes the distance and pushes Kansalainen back into the cage.
Kansalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Kansalainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kansalainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Experiment Il is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kansalainen is defending well for now.
Experiment Il prevents Kansalainen from breaking the clinch.
Kansalainen tries a body shot but Experiment Il blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Experiment Il is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kansalainen is defending well for now.
Experiment Il is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Kansalainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Experiment Il moves away.
Experiment Il swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Experiment Il tries a head kick but it misses.
Experiment Il checks the leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Experiment Il stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kansalainen.
Experiment Il takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Experiment Il moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
Kansalainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Experiment Il.#T4#
Kansalainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Experiment Il is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kansalainen with a body shot.
Experiment Il misses with a hook.
Kansalainen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Experiment Il walks into a stiff left hand from Kansalainen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Experiment Il throws a low kick but Kansalainen avoids it.
Experiment Il takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kansalainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Experiment Il scores with a decent looking hook.
Experiment Il looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
Kansalainen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Experiment Il's hands.
Kansalainen lands with a hook. Experiment Il tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice cross by Experiment Il.
Kansalainen swings widly with a right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment Il blocks the body kick.
Experiment Il connects with the punch.
Experiment Il misses with a hook
letting Kansalainen counter with a right hand.
Kansalainen is looking to score with low kicks.
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 Tapani Kansalainen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kansalainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kansalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Experiment Il's calf.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Experiment Il scores with a jab to the jaw.
Experiment Il swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Kansalainen throws out a leg kick but Experiment Il moves out of range and Kansalainen only half commits.
Experiment Il wants to counter with a clinch but Kansalainen pushes him away.
Experiment Il buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good work by Kansalainen as he checks the leg kick.
Kansalainen scores with a spinning back kick!
Experiment Il pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Experiment Il looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
Kansalainen throwing a counter right hand but Experiment Il manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il scores with a decent looking hook.
Experiment Il throws the left hand but Kansalainen avoids the punch easily.
Jab from Kansalainen.
Experiment Il throws a sloppy head kick and Kansalainen moves out of range easily.
Experiment Il takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kansalainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick from Kansalainen.
Experiment Il cracks Kansalainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A low kick from Experiment Il misses
and Kansalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Kansalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Experiment Il's calf.
Experiment Il thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kansalainen if he has to take too many more of those.
Kansalainen tries a low kick but Experiment Il avoids it.
Kansalainen throws a lazy right hand but Experiment Il sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Experiment Il.
Kansalainen scores with a nice strike.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Experiment Il.
Kansalainen scores with a nice head shot.
Tapani Kansalainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Kansalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Experiment Il counters with a straight right hand.
Experiment Il looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
Experiment Il takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Experiment Il.
Experiment Il takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kansalainen digs a good body shot into Experiment Il's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment Il lands a really nice looking cross but Kansalainen seems unphased.
Kansalainen looks to throw the jab but Experiment Il is out of range.
Experiment Il throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kansalainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Experiment Il tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Experiment Il.
It looked like Kansalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice straight punches there by Experiment Il. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Experiment Il.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Experiment Il's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kansalainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Experiment Il.
Kansalainen throws a body punch but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment Il manages to avoid it.
Donk. Experiment Il catches Kansalainen right on the button with a cross.
Kansalainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kansalainen tries to land a leg kick but Experiment Il saw it coming and moves away.
Kansalainen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kansalainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kansalainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kansalainen looks to throw the jab but Experiment Il is out of range.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Experiment Il.
Kansalainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Experiment Il moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Experiment Il was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kansalainen works Experiment Il's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Experiment Il throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kansalainen's head.
Experiment Il smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kansalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kansalainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kansalainen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Experiment Il is out of range and Kansalainen settles back down.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
Experiment Il throws out a loose jab but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen slips a straight right by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kansalainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Experiment Il momentarily.
Experiment Il scores with a decent looking hook.
Experiment Il throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Experiment Il tests Kansalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Experiment Il darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kansalainen lands with a nice body punch.
Experiment Il scores with a jab. Kansalainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Experiment Il lands a slapping body shot.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Experiment Il flicks out a counter leg kick but Kansalainen steps away.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Experiment Il throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kansalainen lands a front kick.
Experiment Il steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen with a jab.
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment Il manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Experiment Il counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kansalainen takes a swing at Experiment Il's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kansalainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Experiment Il's sensitive parts.
Kansalainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Experiment Il chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tapani Kansalainen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment Il manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment Il walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kansalainen.
Experiment Il has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Experiment Il moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Experiment Il on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Experiment Il swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansalainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il staying out of range there.
Kansalainen misses with a hook. Experiment Il ducked under it nicely.
Experiment Il takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Experiment Il lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Kansalainen lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
Experiment Il blocks a low kick nicely.
Experiment Il ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Experiment Il was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Kansalainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Experiment Il throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kansalainen.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Experiment Il.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Experiment Il.
Kansalainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Experiment Il looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kansalainen connects with a looping right hand.
Experiment Il waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses the jab.
Kansalainen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Experiment Il ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
Experiment Il thumps Kansalainen with a low kick.
Experiment Il looks to throw the jab but Kansalainen is out of range.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansalainen.
Experiment Il shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Experiment Il misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment Il cracks Kansalainen with an open hand slap.#T2#
Kansalainen blocks a jab.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen walks into a jab.
Experiment Il throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kansalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kansalainen throws a jab when Experiment Il was well out of range.
Kansalainen motions for Experiment Il to come forward. Kansalainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Experiment Il tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen connects with a right hand. Experiment Il shakes it off.
Experiment Il looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
Kansalainen cracks Experiment Il with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Experiment Il on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Experiment Il scores with a nice strike.
Kansalainen misses with a hook
and Experiment Il cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Experiment Il has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Experiment Il cracks Kansalainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Experiment Il lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Experiment Il avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Experiment Il misses with a straight right. #T3#
Experiment Il wants to clinch.
Experiment Il looks to land a left hand but Kansalainen moved out of range nicely.
Kansalainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il wants to slow Kansalainen down by chopping away at his legs.
Experiment Il misses with a body shot.
A big left from Experiment Il misses.
Experiment Il lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Experiment Il's hands.
Experiment Il tries to clinch but Kansalainen is having none of it.
Finnish Experiment Il has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Experiment Il moves out of range of the strikes.
Kansalainen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Experiment Il connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kansalainen scrambles back to his feet.
Experiment Il thumps Kansalainen with a low kick.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Experiment Il tries a quick counter leg kick but Kansalainen is wise to it.#T4#
Experiment Il ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
Experiment Il throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
A quick step to the side and Kansalainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#
Experiment Il is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Experiment Il is still on wobbly legs! Can Kansalainen finish him?
Kansalainen connects with a leg kick. Experiment Il looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A clash of legs there as Kansalainen blocks the low kick.
Kansalainen moves away from the strike by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il seems to have recovered his senses.
Experiment Il throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Experiment Il misses.
Kansalainen throws a good cross that connects.
Experiment Il throws an overhand right that lands on Kansalainen's shoulder, as Kansalainen tries to avoid the shot.
Kansalainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kansalainen tries to land a front kick but Experiment Il steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen sizes up Experiment Il with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kansalainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kansalainen steps in with a hook that catches Experiment Il right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kansalainen follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Experiment Il looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapani Kansalainen!
Tapani Kansalainen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: ABW 142 McArthur - Kansalainen
Date: Jul 05, 2018

#R1#
McArthur motions for Kansalainen to come forward. McArthur throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McArthur throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kansalainen on the side of the head.
Kansalainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansalainen. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
McArthur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McArthur has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a right hand that McArthur ducks under and follows up with a left that McArthur also avoids with ease.
McArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.
McArthur tries to work over Kansalainen's front leg with a kick but Kansalainen checks it.
McArthur misses with a kick to the body.
Kansalainen throws an off balance right hand
and McArthur counters with a thumping low kick.
McArthur misses with a body kick.
Kansalainen 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.
McArthur will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kansalainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McArthur fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kansalainen is out of range.
McArthur throws a leg kick which misses Kansalainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kansalainen tries to avoid it.
McArthur changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McArthur misses with a wild body shot.
McArthur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McArthur lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kansalainen backs up against the cage.
Kansalainen moves out of range as McArthur strikes.#T1#
McArthur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen is looking for the big counter here.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but McArthur moved out of range nicely.
McArthur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansalainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McArthur takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kansalainen!
McArthur is looking to slow Kansalainen down with leg kicks.
Kansalainen connects with an inside leg kick.
McArthur lands a really nice looking cross but Kansalainen seems unphased.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kansalainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McArthur has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McArthur and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
McArthur moves out of range of the strikes.
Kansalainen is looking to chop away at McArthur's legs.
McArthur uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McArthur missing with a left hand there. Kansalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McArthur feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kansalainen's calf.
McArthur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen walks forward, straight into a front kick from McArthur.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
McArthur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
As Kansalainen backs away, McArthur returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
Kansalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kansalainen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McArthur back to the cage. Kansalainen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McArthur scores with a body shot.
McArthur walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kansalainen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McArthur is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kansalainen lands with an uppercut that bounces McArthur off the cage and back into range.
McArthur tests Kansalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from McArthur lands.
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
Kansalainen is looking for the big counter here.
McArthur throws a wild body kick that Kansalainen sees coming a mile off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot.
Kieran McArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McArthur eats them both and turns towards Kansalainen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Kieran McArthur has been cut.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from McArthur.
Kansalainen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A swing and a miss from McArthur.
A swing and a miss from McArthur.
McArthur attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Donk. McArthur catches Kansalainen right on the button with a cross.
Kansalainen scores with a spinning back kick!
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McArthur motions for Kansalainen to come forward. McArthur throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Kansalainen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McArthur.
A jab from Kansalainen does it's job there.
McArthur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen is looking to land body kicks.
McArthur will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kansalainen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A left and a right from Kansalainen both land. Nice combination.
Kansalainen is looking to land body kicks.
Kansalainen throws a hook but McArthur blocks it.
McArthur misses with an uppercut.
McArthur tests Kansalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kansalainen scores with a nice body kick.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
A slapping leg kick lands for McArthur. #T4#
McArthur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McArthur throws out a loose jab but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kansalainen throws a looping overhand right but McArthur ducks down to avoid it.
McArthur motions for Kansalainen to come forward. McArthur throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
It appears McArthur was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kansalainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McArthur takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McArthur moves away from the strike by Kansalainen.
McArthur chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McArthur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as McArthur blocks the leg kick.
Kansalainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McArthur can pounce on him.
McArthur dips to his left and cracks Kansalainen with an uppercut!
Kansalainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McArthur can pounce on him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McArthur tries to land a front kick but Kansalainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McArthur cracks a nice hook into Kansalainen's ribs.
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kansalainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick 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 Kieran McArthur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kieran McArthur's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McArthur tries to work over Kansalainen's front leg with a kick but Kansalainen checks it.
Kansalainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McArthur.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kansalainen 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.
McArthur moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
McArthur throws a body shot but no joy.
McArthur checks the leg kick.
Kansalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McArthur.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
Kansalainen looks for the body kick but McArthur saw that one coming.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from McArthur.
McArthur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kansalainen's sensitive parts.
McArthur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
McArthur moves out of range of the leg kick from Kansalainen.
A quick step to the side and McArthur tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McArthur slips a jab from Kansalainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur throws a jab when Kansalainen was well out of range.
McArthur scores with a leg kick.
McArthur scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McArthur throws an off balance right hand
and Kansalainen counters with a left to the body.
McArthur scoring well with a low kick there.
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McArthur.
McArthur tried to counter with a leg kick but Kansalainen avoided it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Kansalainen blocks a jab.
Kansalainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kansalainen is looking to slow McArthur down with leg kicks.
Kansalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McArthur's calf.
Kansalainen swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An inside leg kick from McArthur misses.
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
Kansalainen misses with a straight left.
McArthur misses with a hook.
McArthur lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kansalainen will feel that in the morning.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McArthur throws a nice inside leg kick.
McArthur takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McArthur misses with a leg kick.
Kansalainen is trying to counter with his kicks.
An inside leg kick from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but McArthur moved out of range nicely.
McArthur is looking to land body kicks.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
McArthur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from McArthur.
McArthur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
McArthur connects with a solid leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a solid leg kick but McArthur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McArthur connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kansalainen. Kansalainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
Kansalainen lands a two punch combo.
McArthur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansalainen is looking to score with low kicks.
McArthur misses with a looping left.
Kansalainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kansalainen misses with a kick to the body.
McArthur throws a shot to the body.
Kansalainen misses with a hook. McArthur ducked under it nicely.
McArthur connects with a leg kick. Kansalainen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McArthur connects with a single shot there.
A bone on bone clash there as McArthur blocks the leg kick.
McArthur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Kansalainen. That's going to slow McArthur down.
McArthur missing with a left hand there. Kansalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McArthur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Kansalainen responds with a good body kick, but McArthur manages to step out the way in time.
Kansalainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McArthur at a distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McArthur - that will leave a mark!
Kansalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from McArthur.
McArthur tries to score with a low kick but Kansalainen moves his leg out of the way.
An inside leg kick from McArthur misses.
McArthur moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
Kansalainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McArthur attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen throws a shot from downtown. McArthur moves away and avoids it.
McArthur is looking to score with low kicks.
McArthur looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
McArthur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen jabs McArthur to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McArthur throws a big shot that misses.
Kansalainen thinks about the counter body kick.#T4#
McArthur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target.
Kansalainen is looking to land body kicks.
Kansalainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McArthur. That did some damage!
Kansalainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kansalainen keeps McArthur at a distance using the push kick.
Nice jab there from McArthur.
Kansalainen slips under a jab from McArthur.
McArthur cracks a nice hook into Kansalainen's ribs.
Kansalainen connects with a solid leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McArthur checks a leg kick.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.
McArthur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by McArthur.
Kansalainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur misses with an uppercut
and Kansalainen counters with a nice body shot.
McArthur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a low kick but McArthur avoids it.
Kansalainen throws a jab when McArthur was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kieran McArthur will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kieran McArthur's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
McArthur slips a straight right by Kansalainen.
A jab from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kansalainen throws a front kick that sends McArthur stumbling back into the cage.
McArthur lands with a straight right. Kansalainen didn't see that one coming.
Kansalainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kansalainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Kansalainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kansalainen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McArthur if he has to take too many more of those.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
McArthur staying out of range there.
A jab from Kansalainen does it's job there.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen cracks McArthur with a right hand to the side of the head.
McArthur lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kansalainen takes a step back to recover.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansalainen throws a series of punches but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McArthur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick which misses McArthur's front leg but catches the back leg as McArthur tries to avoid it. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansalainen. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
McArthur connects with the punch.
Kansalainen throws a chopping leg kick but McArthur manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McArthur changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansalainen wants to slow McArthur down by chopping away at his legs.
McArthur lands with a nice body punch.
McArthur thows a body kick. Kansalainen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kansalainen tries to bum rush McArthur with a series of wild strikes but McArthur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McArthur.
The crowd cheers as McArthur lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kansalainen doesn't seem phased though.
McArthur pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kansalainen is out of range and McArthur settles back down.
McArthur backing away here, and Kansalainen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansalainen. McArthur does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick but McArthur sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kansalainen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McArthur back to the cage. Kansalainen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for McArthur.
McArthur thumps Kansalainen with a low kick.
McArthur has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kansalainen.#T2#
McArthur blocks a jab.
McArthur lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kieran McArthur is winning the standup battle so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McArthur, as that shot connected.
McArthur checks a low kick from Kansalainen.
McArthur throws a nice inside leg kick.
McArthur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen walks into a stiff left hand from McArthur.
McArthur throws a low kick, looking for Kansalainen's leg but Kansalainen calmly moves out of range.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McArthur moves away from the strike by Kansalainen.
Donk. McArthur catches Kansalainen right on the button with a cross.
Kansalainen is looking to land body kicks.
McArthur looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.
Kansalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Kansalainen throws the left hand but McArthur avoids the punch easily.
Kansalainen lands the left hand.
Kansalainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
McArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.
McArthur tried to counter with a leg kick but Kansalainen avoided it.
McArthur walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kansalainen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good standup being displayed there by McArthur as he connects with a hook.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McArthur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a hook.
Kansalainen digs a good hook to McArthur's body.
A head kick from McArthur lands but Kansalainen takes it in his stride.
Kansalainen throws a jab when McArthur was well out of range.
McArthur walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kansalainen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kansalainen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McArthur makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McArthur tried to score with a low kick but Kansalainen checks it.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McArthur connects with an inside leg kick.
McArthur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthur.
Kansalainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A combination from Kansalainen does no damage.
Kansalainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kansalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
McArthur throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Good leg kick by Kansalainen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McArthur delivers a nice body kick.
McArthur lands a front kick.
Kansalainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McArthur.
A jab from McArthur does it's job there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kansalainen. That's going to slow McArthur down.
McArthur moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McArthur lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kansalainen misses with a right hand
and McArthur makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kansalainen really felt that one!
McArthur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Kansalainen checks a low kick from McArthur.
McArthur takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Kansalainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kieran McArthur's cut.
That's time! McArthur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
McArthur moves out of range of the body kick.
Kansalainen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McArthur tests Kansalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McArthur throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kansalainen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McArthur fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
McArthur walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kansalainen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kansalainen connects with a solid leg kick.
McArthur connects with a leg kick. Kansalainen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid leg kick lands there for McArthur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kansalainen.
McArthur looks to land a body kick but Kansalainen moved away.
McArthur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a hook.
McArthur just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by McArthur. #T1#
Kansalainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen is looking to land body kicks.
Kansalainen throws an overhand right that lands on McArthur's shoulder, as McArthur tries to avoid the shot.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
McArthur looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McArthur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kansalainen connects with a jab.
Kansalainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
McArthur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansalainen.
A looping hook to the body misses from McArthur. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansalainen tries to bum rush McArthur with a series of wild strikes but McArthur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McArthur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McArthur bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kansalainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McArthur moves forwards but Kansalainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. McArthur darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McArthur lands a leg kick that knocks Kansalainen off balance momentarily.
McArthur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as McArthur blocks the leg kick.
As Kansalainen backs away, McArthur returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kansalainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McArthur is able to avoid easily.
McArthur connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kansalainen. Kansalainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McArthur lands a leg kick that knocks Kansalainen off balance momentarily.
McArthur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansalainen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McArthur eats them both and turns towards Kansalainen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McArthur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by McArthur.
McArthur thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kansalainen if he has to take too many more of those.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McArthur, right into the meat.
Kansalainen punishes McArthur's body with a nice straight punch.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McArthur fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McArthur thumps Kansalainen with a low kick.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McArthur. #T3#
Kansalainen swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
Kansalainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kansalainen, right into the meat.
McArthur throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a low kick.
McArthur avoids the head kick by Kansalainen.
McArthur feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kansalainen's calf.
McArthur throws out a loose jab but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen takes a swing at McArthur's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from McArthur.
McArthur connects with a leg kick. Kansalainen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kansalainen lands with a shot to the body.
McArthur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McArthur misses with a body shot.
Kansalainen feints a counter leg kick.
Kansalainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McArthur jabs Kansalainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.#T4#
McArthur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McArthur throws a head kick that misses.
Kansalainen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McArthur. That one must have hurt.
Kansalainen blocks a low kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Kansalainen.
McArthur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McArthur feints and then cracks Kansalainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kansalainen down.
Kansalainen works the jab nicely.
A big right from Kansalainen misses.
McArthur avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a sloppy head kick and McArthur moves out of range easily.
McArthur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansalainen.
McArthur plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McArthur misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for McArthur.
McArthur lands with a right hand.
McArthur moves out of range of the leg kick from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a low kick but McArthur moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran McArthur had his way with Tapani Kansalainen in that round.
The cut man is working on Kieran McArthur's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
McArthur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Kansalainen misses.
McArthur blocks a low kick nicely.
McArthur looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kansalainen!
Kansalainen slips under a jab.
McArthur gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kansalainen counters with a series of strikes. McArthur will be more careful next time no doubt.
McArthur 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.
Kansalainen tries a head kick but it misses.
McArthur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McArthur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
McArthur moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McArthur jabs Kansalainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters circling a little - McArthur finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McArthur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McArthur throws out a leg kick but Kansalainen moves out of range and McArthur only half commits.
McArthur lands a front kick.#T1#
McArthur throws a leg kick but Kansalainen checks it.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut. McArthur saw that one coming.
Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McArthur.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
McArthur lands a jab to Kansalainen's midsection.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
McArthur looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That kick from McArthur tenderised Kansalainen's leg. Kansalainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
McArthur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kansalainen at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Kansalainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McArthur.
McArthur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from McArthur.
McArthur pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kansalainen is out of range and McArthur settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kansalainen! But no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McArthur misses with a body shot.
Tapani Kansalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McArthur cracks the inside of Kansalainen's front leg.
McArthur tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
McArthur connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McArthur scores with a shot to the body.
Kansalainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A leg kick checked by McArthur.
Kansalainen throws a looping overhand right but McArthur ducks down to avoid it.
Kansalainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McArthur slips a straight right by Kansalainen.
McArthur swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kansalainen.
McArthur throws a sloppy head kick and Kansalainen moves out of range easily.
Kansalainen misses with a kick to the body.
Kansalainen lands a nice looking kick to the body. McArthur takes a step back to recover.
McArthur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a chopping leg kick but McArthur manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McArthur moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
A good leg kick by McArthur. #T3#
McArthur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
McArthur misses with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kansalainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McArthur lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen scores with a hook.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from McArthur.
McArthur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kansalainen thuds a left hand into McArthur's body.
McArthur moves away from the strike by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kansalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick from Kansalainen misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McArthur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Kansalainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McArthur throws a right hand that Kansalainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Kansalainen also avoids with ease.#T4#
Kansalainen cracks McArthur with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McArthur 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.
Kansalainen throws a low kick, looking for McArthur's leg but McArthur calmly moves out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a body kick.
McArthur scores with a spinning back kick!
Jab from McArthur.
Kansalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by McArthur.
Kansalainen misses the jab.
Kansalainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McArthur can pounce on him.
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. McArthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McArthur swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kansalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
McArthur throws a leg kick which misses Kansalainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kansalainen tries to avoid it.
McArthur throws a front kick that sends Kansalainen stumbling back into the cage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kansalainen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kieran McArthur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McArthur 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:47
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieran McArthur!
Kieran McArthur retains his featherweight title!
Kieran McArthur was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: ABW 135 Arendse - Tektas
Date: May 31, 2018

#R1#
Kansalainen 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 Bob The Man has been cut.
Kansalainen misses with a hook
and The Man counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Kansalainen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows The Man to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kansalainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kansalainen, not yet.
The Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Kansalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kansalainen has his hands on The Man's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen keeping moving, preventing The Man from controlling successfully.
Kansalainen told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Kansalainen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes The Man off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen slips a straight right by The Man.
The Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from The Man.
The Man throws an overhand right that lands on Kansalainen's shoulder, as Kansalainen tries to avoid the shot.
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. The Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Man blocks a jab.
The Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kansalainen lands a jab.
The Man misses with a straight right.
The Man swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
The Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
The Man slips under a jab.
Kansalainen scores with a sloppy right hand. The Man should have avoided that one.
The Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen scores with a punch to the head.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Man tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kansalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen lands a glancing blow to the side of The Man's head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Man moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Man moves out of range of the strikes.
The Man misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Kansalainen. Those never looked like landing.
Kansalainen lands a nice shot to the body.
A combination from Kansalainen does no damage.
Kansalainen swings widly with a right hand
enabling The Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Kansalainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from The Man.
A little jabbing left from Kansalainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No luck for The Man with that takedown attempt.
Tapani Kansalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kansalainen throws a hook but The Man avoids it easily.
Kansalainen punishes The Man's body with a nice straight punch.
A left and a right from Kansalainen both land. Nice combination.
The Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Kansalainen misses.
The Man is looking to wear down Kansalainen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Kansalainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Man throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kansalainen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A big right from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Man misses with a body shot.
Kansalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Man.
The Man defending well as Kansalainen loads up on a big left hand.
Kansalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Kansalainen looks to move away, The Man throws a big counter combo but Kansalainen just gets out of the way.
The Man connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kansalainen momentarily.
The Man misses with a body shot.
Kansalainen lands a glancing blow to the side of The Man's head.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
Kansalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Man scores with a jab. Kansalainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansalainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Man cracks a nice hook into Kansalainen's ribs.
The Man fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Man looks to clinch
and Kansalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Man listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Man shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kansalainen pinned against the cage. Kansalainen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Man misses with a body shot.
The Man slips under a jab.
The Man drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kansalainen sprawls and moves away.
The Man throws a lazy right hand but Kansalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Man.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot.
The Man cracks Kansalainen with a good jab.
Kansalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Man.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but The Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kansalainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob The Man's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kansalainen lands with a nice body punch.
A lazy left from Kansalainen finds it's target.
Kansalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Man misses with a hook.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kansalainen enables The Man to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kansalainen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kansalainen keeping moving, preventing The Man from controlling successfully.
Kansalainen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kansalainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Kansalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Man wants to pass the guard but Kansalainen is keeping the position.
Kansalainen keeping moving, preventing The Man from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kansalainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kansalainen, not yet.
Kansalainen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kansalainen keeping full guard, as The Man tries to pass.
Kansalainen has control of The Man's left arm, preventing The Man from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kansalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kansalainen throws an overhand right that lands on The Man's shoulder, as The Man tries to avoid the shot.
The Man tries to counter with a takedown but Kansalainen is quick to defend against it.
The Man misses the shot to the body.
Kansalainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kansalainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Kansalainen misses.
The Man cracks Kansalainen with a good jab.#T2#
Kansalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from The Man misses its target.
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Man manages to avoid it.
The Man was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The Man gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
The Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kansalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Man lands a lovely overhand right.
The Man gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from The Man.
A swing and a miss from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen swings for the body but The Man moves out of range.
The Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Man misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Kansalainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from The Man.
The Man takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansalainen. The Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Man drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kansalainen sprawls and moves away.
The Man dips to his left and cracks Kansalainen with an uppercut!
The Man misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kansalainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Man rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kansalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansalainen jabs The Man to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kansalainen throws a looping overhand right but The Man ducks down to avoid it.
The Man misses with a right hand
and Kansalainen counters with a nice body shot.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
Nice cross by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a hook but The Man blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Kansalainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a body punch but The Man 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!
The Man staying out of range there.
The Man avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Kansalainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Man has time to react.
The Man swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Man fails with the takedown
and Kansalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Man slips under a jab.
The Man feinted with a counter takedown.
The Man shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Man misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kansalainen! But no joy.
Kansalainen throws the left hand but The Man avoids the punch easily.
The Man swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansalainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kansalainen lands with a straight right. The Man didn't see that one coming.
The Man takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Man misses with a hook
and Kansalainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Man lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kansalainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob The Man's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The Man looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kansalainen scores with a nice head shot.
The Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Kansalainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kansalainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kansalainen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
The Man tries to counter with a takedown but Kansalainen is quick to defend against it.
The crowd cheers as Kansalainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Man doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Kansalainen misses.
The Man misses with a hook
and Kansalainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The Man thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
The Man rushes Kansalainen and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Kansalainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Man walks into a straight right hand from Kansalainen.
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 Man throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Kansalainen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Man to score with a decent uppercut.
Kansalainen cracks a nice hook into The Man's ribs.#CL#
The Man moves into range and clinches up with Kansalainen.#T1#
Kansalainen blocking some punches.
The Man blocks a body shot from Kansalainen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Man.
Kansalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Man displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kansalainen up against the cage.
Kansalainen misses with some punches.
Kansalainen lands an uppercut.
The Man blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kansalainen.
The Man is trying to maintain a safe position but Kansalainen gets an underhook and turns The Man into the cage.
The Man blocking some punches.
The Man has a couple of punches blocked by Kansalainen. #BC2#
Kansalainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Man lands a glancing blow to the side of Kansalainen's head.
The Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen cracks The Man with an open hand slap.#T2#
The Man throws out a loose jab but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen throws an overhand right that lands on The Man's shoulder, as The Man tries to avoid the shot.
As Kansalainen looks to move away, The Man throws a big counter combo but Kansalainen just gets out of the way.
The Man rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kansalainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Man ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Man slips under a jab from Kansalainen.
The Man tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kansalainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Man somewhat.
Kansalainen takes a swing at The Man's ribcage but misses.
It looked like The Man wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kansalainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kansalainen throws the left hand but The Man avoids the punch easily.
Kansalainen misses the jab.
The Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
The Man fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kansalainen, pushing him back against the cage.
The Man working aggressively here. #T3#
A short left from Kansalainen. #BC2#
Kansalainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Man misses with a body shot.
The Man tries for a takedown but Kansalainen circles away easily
and Kansalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kansalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Man throws a hook but Kansalainen blocks it.
Kansalainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kansalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Man loads up on a big right hand but Kansalainen slips the punch.
Kansalainen lands a head shot.
The Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Kansalainen circles away.
The Man throws a body shot but no joy.
The Man throws a hook but Kansalainen blocks it.
Kansalainen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The Man staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - The Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from The Man.
Kansalainen lands a jab to the nose.
Kansalainen scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Kansalainen as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by The Man.
The Man was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from The Man.
The Man misses with an uppercut
and Kansalainen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Man thinking.
Kansalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
The Man looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
The Man lands a nice hook to Kansalainen's body. Kansalainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Man misses with a looping right.
The Man gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bob The Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob The Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kansalainen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapani Kansalainen!
Tapani Kansalainen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: PFF 29 Kansalainen vs Rivers
Date: Apr 14, 2018

#R1#
Rivers misses with a looping right.
Kansalainen throws a big counter combination but Rivers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rivers misses with a looping right.
Kansalainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rivers with a nice cross.
Kansalainen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rivers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rivers connects with a nice looking jab.
Kansalainen misses with a lunging right hand
letting Rivers counter with a right hand.
Rivers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansalainen.
Rivers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Rivers.
Kansalainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rivers.
Rivers throws a big shot that misses.
Kansalainen slips a straight right by Rivers.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen slips under a jab from Rivers.
Rivers scores with a shot to the body.
Kansalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Rivers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rivers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kansalainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rivers tests Kansalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rivers counters with a one-two to the body.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but Rivers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheers as Rivers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kansalainen doesn't seem phased though.
Kansalainen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Tom Rivers has been cut.
Rivers moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
We've been told by Kansalainen's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rivers misses with an uppercut. Kansalainen saw that one coming.
Kansalainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the side of Rivers's head but Rivers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rivers ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivers.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but Rivers uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Rivers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansalainen. Rivers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Some wild striking there from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rivers looks to land a combination but Kansalainen avoids it well.
Kansalainen is looking to counter punch.
Kansalainen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rivers's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kansalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivers.
It seemed like Rivers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rivers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kansalainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Rivers moves out of range of the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivers is just out of range.
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
Kansalainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riverss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#
Rivers is rocked!
Kansalainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivers.
Kansalainen misses the jab.
Rivers slips a jab and a cross from Kansalainen.
It seemed like Rivers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Kansalainen misses with a body punch
enabling Rivers to counter with a crisp jab.
Rivers might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivers manages to avoid it.
Rivers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rivers 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.
A slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target.
Kansalainen misses the jab.
Rivers misses with a body shot.
Kansalainen misses with a straight left.
A left lands for Rivers.
Kansalainen jabs Rivers right on the nose. Rivers blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Rivers.
Rivers throws a hook to the side of Kansalainen's head but Kansalainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Kansalainen misses the target.
Rivers misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Kansalainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Kansalainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rivers slips under a jab from Kansalainen.
Rivers slips a jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen cracks Rivers with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansalainen misses the jab.
Kansalainen misses with the combination.
Jab from Rivers.
Rivers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rivers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kansalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansalainen cracks Rivers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rivers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kansalainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rivers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kansalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rivers throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Rivers's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rivers defending well as Kansalainen loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Rivers rushes Kansalainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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 Tapani Kansalainen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tom Rivers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rivers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansalainen.
A nice side step and Rivers releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tom Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decent striking displayed by Kansalainen there.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Rivers throws out a counter right but Kansalainen avoids it with no problem.
Rivers looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.
Kansalainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rivers moves away from the strike by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body.
Kansalainen misses with a hook.
Kansalainen connects with the punch.
Rivers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Rivers's ribcage but misses.
Tapani Kansalainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Rivers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansalainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen lands a nice hook to Rivers's body. Rivers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kansalainen lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen lands with a good body shot.
Rivers misses with a double jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rivers might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kansalainen has got the better of the exchanges.
Kansalainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rivers jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Rivers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kansalainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rivers momentarily.
Rivers is still on wobbly legs! Can Kansalainen finish him?
Rivers throws a series of punches but Kansalainen avoids them all with ease.
Kansalainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Rivers throws a jab when Kansalainen was well out of range.
Rivers throws a big shot that misses.
Rivers seems to have recovered his senses.
Rivers throws a lazy uppercut
and Rivers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kansalainen throws a body punch but Rivers moves out of range.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Rivers let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kansalainen lands a body shot.
Rivers lands with a nice body punch.
Kansalainen blocks a jab.
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
Kansalainen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Rivers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rivers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Kansalainen lands a body shot.
Kansalainen cracks a nice hook into Rivers's ribs.
Rivers connects with a jab.
Kansalainen throws a jab when Rivers was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Rivers. Beautiful body shot.
Rivers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kansalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Rivers misses its intended target.
Good exchange - Rivers coming out on top.
Rivers misses with a hook.
Kansalainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivers.
Rivers avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Rivers avoids it easily.
Rivers misses with a looping left.
Kansalainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rivers doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Kansalainen misses with a body shot.
Rivers throws a jab when Kansalainen was well out of range.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Rivers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivers.
Kansalainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rivers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good shot there by Kansalainen.
Rivers throws a looping overhand right but Kansalainen ducks down to avoid it.
Rivers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Rivers lands with an overhand left.
Rivers throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen is looking to counter punch.
Rivers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Rivers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kansalainen connects with a crisp jab.
Kansalainen scores with a hook to the body. Rivers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Rivers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Kansalainen 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.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
Kansalainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Kansalainen thuds a left hand into Rivers's body.
Kansalainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rivers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A cross from Kansalainen lands.
Kansalainen slips under a jab.
Kansalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivers.
Kansalainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kansalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kansalainen throws a looping overhand right but Rivers ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivers moves forwards but Kansalainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kansalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rivers.
Rivers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kansalainen drops Rivers with a naaaaasty hook - Rivers is in real trouble here! Kansalainen dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapani Kansalainen!
Tapani Kansalainen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: PFF 23 Kansalainen vs Huang
Date: Mar 03, 2018

#R1#
Huang needs to keep his hands up - Kansalainen had a free shot at his head there.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Huang moved out of range.
Huang misses the shot to the body.
Huang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Huang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansalainen.
Huang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Huang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kansalainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Huang misses with a takedown attempt - Kansalainen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Huang tests Kansalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Huang shoots in but Kansalainen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Huang fails with the takedown.
Tapani Kansalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang.
No joy there for Kansalainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Huang throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#
It looks like Kevin Huang has been cut.
Kansalainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kansalainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kansalainen slips a straight right by Huang.#T1#
Huang throws a big shot that misses.
Kansalainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Huang shoots in for a takedown but Kansalainen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kansalainen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD2#
Huang scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Huang in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kansalainen is trying to control Huang's posture but Huang avoids it.
Kansalainen is not content to let Huang control the position.
Kansalainen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Huang.
Kansalainen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kansalainen is refusing to be controlled, as Huang sits in half guard. #T2#
Huang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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!
Huang controlling the action here.
Kansalainen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kansalainen is not content to let Huang control the position.
Kansalainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Kansalainen is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gangsterdamage that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Huang thows a huge punch but Kansalainen dodges it nicely.
Huang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Huang throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kansalainen to regain full guard. #T3#
Kansalainen keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Huang pushing down on Kansalainen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Huang is looking to advance position but Kansalainen won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kansalainen is refusing to be controlled, as Huang sits in half guard.
Huang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Huang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kansalainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Huang is working away from the top position though.
Kansalainen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Huang.
Kansalainen won't allow Huang to pass to mount.
Huang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kansalainen is trying to stand. #T4#
Huang wants to pass to mount but Kansalainen is defending the position.
Huang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Huang prevents Kansalainen from improving his position.
Kansalainen is controlling Huang's trapped leg to prevent Huang from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kevin Huang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Huang's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Huang ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a straight left.
Kansalainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Huang misses with a body shot.
Huang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Kansalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Huang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kansalainen swivels and escapes.
Kansalainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Huang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kansalainen scores with a punch to the head.
Huang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kansalainen as he avoids it easily.
Tapani Kansalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Huang slips a jab from Kansalainen.
And Huang tries to counter it with a takedown but Kansalainen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Huang shoots for a takedown but Kansalainen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Huang throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kansalainen misses the target.
Kansalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansalainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansalainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kansalainen wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Huang tests Kansalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Huang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tapani Kansalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kansalainen cracks Huang with a good jab.
Nice straight punches there by Huang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Huang.
Nice sprawl there from Kansalainen as Huang shoots in.#TD2#
Huang decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kansalainen is positioning himself well to prevent Huang advancing to mount.
My spies in Jitz MMA inform me that Huang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kansalainen is looking to improve his position.
Kansalainen is concentrating on defense, preventing Huang from advancing position. #SUB2#
Huang wants to work for an arm triangle but Kansalainen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Huang throwing shots but Kansalainen is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Huang seems to be looking for submissions. #T2##SUB2#
Huang has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kansalainen defend it? Huang steps over the head and cranks it - Kansalainen is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Huang!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Huang!
Kevin Huang is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Kevin Huang 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: PFF 19 Kansalainen vs Cook
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Kansalainen throws a hook but Cook blocks it.
It seemed like Cook was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cook throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Kansalainen misses.
Cook lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#
It looks like Tapani Kansalainen has been cut.
Kansalainen misses with a right hand
and Cook counters with a thumping low kick.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Cook was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cook feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kansalainen's calf.
Kansalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Cook counters with a thumping low kick.
Cook swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cook gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cook walks into a straight right hand from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen tries to move into range but Cook moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cook lands with a cross.
Cook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cook misses with a straight left. #T1#
Kansalainen throws an overhand right that lands on Cook's shoulder, as Cook tries to avoid the shot.
Cook steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
A slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target.
Cook bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kansalainen's head.
Kansalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Cook on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cook lunges at Kansalainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kansalainen's hand.
Kansalainen lands with a nice body punch.
Kansalainen digs a good hook to Cook's body.
Kansalainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cook counters with a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body.
Cook staying out of range there.
Cook stuns Kansalainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Cook moved out of range.
Kansalainen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kansalainen misses with a hook. Cook ducked under it nicely.
Kansalainen misses with a hook.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen blocks a head kick by Cook.
Cook connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kansalainen momentarily.
Cook slips a straight right by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen avoids a kick to the body.
Kansalainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cook.
Cook changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kansalainen misses with a right hand
and Cook counters with a stiff right hand.
Cook connects with a body shot that sends Kansalainen's belly button to the back.
Cook is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kansalainen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Cook is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kansalainen with a body shot.
Cook throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Kansalainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Cook with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab by Cook.
Cook throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kansalainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cook avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Cook takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Nice body punch from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kansalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Cook fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kansalainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Cook's head.
Kansalainen lands a body shot.
Kansalainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cook makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kansalainen blocks a head kick by Cook.
A jab lands there for Kansalainen.
Cook throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a series of punches but Cook avoids them all with ease.
Kansalainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Kansalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Cook ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.#T4#
Cook cracks Kansalainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cook connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cook.
Kansalainen throws a shot from downtown. Cook moves away and avoids it.
Cook throws a looping overhand right but Kansalainen ducks down to avoid it.
Kansalainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kansalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kansalainen misses with a straight left.
Kansalainen misses with a straight left.
Cook wants to land a leg kick but Kansalainen is out of range.
A cross from Kansalainen lands.
Kansalainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cook drops his hands momentarily and Kansalainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cook misses with an uppercut. Kansalainen saw that one coming.
Kansalainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cook just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Cook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tapani Kansalainen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cook lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kansalainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kansalainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A shot to the liver by Kansalainen. Beautiful body shot.
Josh Cook seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kansalainen lands a right hook to the body.
Kansalainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target.
Kansalainen backing away here, and Cook unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cook misses with a body kick.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Cook doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cook slips under a jab.
Cook replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kansalainen blocks it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Cook misses the target.
Kansalainen loads up on a big right hand but Cook slips the punch.
Cook throws a fast counter high kick but Kansalainen manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook cracks Kansalainen with a good jab.
Kansalainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Cook should have avoided that one.
Cook on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Cook 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cook throws the left hand but Kansalainen avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Kansalainen throws a shot from downtown. Cook moves away and avoids it.
Cook moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
Cook throws a low kick but Kansalainen moves out of range easily.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the head.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the body.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Cook moved out of range.
Kansalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cook throws out the jab.
Kansalainen lands a jab-cross combination.
Cook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansalainen.
Cook is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cook takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kansalainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Cook 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansalainen misses with a double jab
and Cook counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Cook moves away from the strike by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Kansalainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kansalainen.
Cook looks to throw the jab but Kansalainen is out of range.
Kansalainen cracks Cook with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cook.
Cook uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Cook blocks it.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
Cook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cook fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kansalainen is out of range. #T3#
Cook connects with an inside leg kick.
Kansalainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cook is just out of range.
Kansalainen lands a jab to Cook's midsection.
Kansalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Cook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cook has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cook slips under a jab.
Cook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Cook.
Cook ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kansalainen backing away here, and Cook unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kansalainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Cook counters with a nice body kick.
Kansalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Cook counters with a left to the body.
Cook ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kansalainen moves away.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen backing away here, and Cook unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cook steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cook lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kansalainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kansalainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from Kansalainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Kansalainen throws a looping overhand right but Cook ducks down to avoid it.
Cook scores with a spinning back kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen throws a looping overhand right but Cook ducks down to avoid it.
Kansalainen throws a right and a left that Cook avoids nicely.
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body.
Kansalainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cook.
A slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target.
Cook looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body punch from Cook.
Cook throws a leg kick but Kansalainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kansalainen throws a series of punches but Cook moves out of range.
Cook with a hook.
Kansalainen throws a shot from downtown. Cook moves away and avoids it.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Cook avoids it easily.
Kansalainen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kansalainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tapani Kansalainen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Kansalainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cook.
Cook changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cook throws a big shot that misses.
Kansalainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kansalainen connects with the punch.
Kansalainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kansalainen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cook to score with a decent uppercut.
Kansalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cook sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cook's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kansalainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cook scrambles back to his feet.
Kansalainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Cook.
Cook has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Cook moved out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Kansalainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cook doesn't seem phased though.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Kansalainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kansalainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cook lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cook throws a low kick, looking for Kansalainen's leg but Kansalainen calmly moves out of range.
Kansalainen throws a shot from downtown. Cook moves away and avoids it.
Cook tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target.
Kansalainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kansalainen misses with a straight left.
Kansalainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Cook is looking to land body kicks.
Kansalainen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Kansalainen misses.
Cook misses the shot to the body.
Cook cracks Kansalainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen throws a hook but Cook avoids it easily.
Cook throws a poor cross that misses
and Kansalainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kansalainen lands a jab to the head.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kansalainen throws a shot from downtown. Cook moves away and avoids it.
Kansalainen lands with a nice body punch.
Kansalainen scores with a body shot.
Kansalainen swings for the body but Cook moves out of range.
Kansalainen throws a right hand that misses
and Cook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kansalainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Cook moved out of range.
Cook doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kansalainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Cook throws a shot from downtown. Kansalainen moves away and avoids it.
Kansalainen throwing a counter right hand but Cook manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Cook loads up on a big right hand but Kansalainen slips the punch.
Kansalainen defending well as Cook loads up on a big left hand.
Kansalainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cook's head.
Kansalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cook sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cook throws out a counter right but Kansalainen avoids it with no problem.
Cook digs a good body shot into Kansalainen's ribs.
A low kick from Cook misses
enabling Kansalainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cook.
Kansalainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansalainen. Cook does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansalainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cook.
Kansalainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kansalainen.#T4#
Cook lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Cook moved out of range.
Cook showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
Cook dips to his left and cracks Kansalainen with an uppercut!
Kansalainen lands a right hook to the body.
Cook tries to move into range but Kansalainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cook misses with a wild body shot.
Cook slips under a jab from Kansalainen.
Danga de danga de dang - Kansalainen scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kansalainen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tapani Kansalainen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Nice cross by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Cook should have avoided that one.
A jab from Cook finds it's way through Kansalainen's defenses.
Cook takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cook scores with a sloppy right hand. Kansalainen should have avoided that one.
Cook on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cook drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cook lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kansalainen's sensitive parts.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cook swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen throws the left hand but Cook avoids the punch easily.
Cook looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kansalainen checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Cook.
Cook misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Cook misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen lands a head shot.
Cook slips a jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body.
Cook uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.
Cook avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kansalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cook.
A shot to the body from Kansalainen misses
and Cook counters with a good low kick that Kansalainen was not able to check.
Kansalainen misses the body punch
letting Cook counter with a right hand.
Cook misses with a looping left.
Kansalainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Cook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Cook moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen avoids the head kick by Cook.
Kansalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansalainen connects with a body shot that sends Cook's belly button to the back.
Nice uppercut lands for Kansalainen. That snapped Cook's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cook scores with a jab. Kansalainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cook listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cook needs to keep his hands up - Kansalainen had a free shot at his head there.
An inside leg kick from Cook misses.
Kansalainen misses with a hook.
Cook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a straight left.
Cook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Cook with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cook gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Cook takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kansalainen misses with a left hand
and Cook counters with a nice uppercut.
Kansalainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cook.
Cook swings widly with a right hand
and Kansalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kansalainen tests Cook's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Cook avoids it easily.
Kansalainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cook under the eye.
Cook slips a jab and a cross from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a hook.
Cook has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kansalainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Cook's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Kansalainen.#T4#
Kansalainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Cook.
Kansalainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cook shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansalainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cook.
Cook throws a lazy right hand but Kansalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but Cook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen misses with a hook
and Cook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cook pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cook looks to land a body kick but Kansalainen moved away.
Cook throws a lazy uppercut
and Kansalainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kansalainen works the jab nicely.
Cook blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kansalainen had his way with Josh Cook in that round.
The cut man is working on Tapani Kansalainen'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!
#R5#
Cook with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
No joy there for Kansalainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab by Kansalainen.
Cook lands a jab to Kansalainen's midsection.
Cook lands the left hand.
Kansalainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cook throws a low kick but Kansalainen moves out of range easily.
Cook misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansalainen. Cook does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Cook.
Cook ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cook feints a counter leg kick.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Cook moved out of range.
Kansalainen scores with a jab.#T1#
A big left from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the side of Cook's head but Cook sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Kansalainen coming out on top.
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. Cook was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansalainen misses with a wild combination.
Cook fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kansalainen stuns Cook with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kansalainen lands the left hand.
Cook with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cook lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansalainen. Cook does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cook feints a counter leg kick.
Josh Cook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kansalainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kansalainen cracks Cook with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Cook.
Cook misses with a hook. Kansalainen ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Kansalainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cook.
Nice uppercut there from Cook.
Cook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws the left hand but Cook avoids the punch easily.
Kansalainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cook throws out the jab.
Kansalainen misses with a hook
and Cook counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kansalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cook sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cook! But no joy.
Kansalainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cook on the side of the head.
Kansalainen loads up on a big right hand but Cook slips the punch.
Kansalainen slips under a jab.#T3#
Kansalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick from Cook.
Kansalainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cook. Cook circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cook's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kansalainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cook scrambles back to his feet.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Cook moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Kansalainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cook takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Cook.
Kansalainen throws a lazy uppercut
letting Cook counter with a right hand.
Kansalainen connects with a crisp jab.
Kansalainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cook moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kansalainen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansalainen misses with a double jab. #T4#
Cook throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kansalainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. Cook was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cook moves forwards but Kansalainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kansalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Cook throws out a leg kick but Kansalainen moves out of range and Cook only half commits.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the body kick.
Kansalainen throwing a counter right hand but Cook manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Cook's head.
Kansalainen slips under a jab from Cook.
Kansalainen scores with a body shot.
Kansalainen misses with a hook
and Cook cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cook swings for the body but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Kansalainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Kansalainen misses.
Cook feints a counter leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tapani Kansalainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kansalainen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 49:46
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapani Kansalainen!
Tapani Kansalainen retains his featherweight title!
Tapani Kansalainen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PFF 16w Silva vs Hanson
Date: Jan 17, 2018

#R1#
Piss Bladder walks into a stiff left hand from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws out a powerful jab.
Kansalainen scores with a hook to the body. Piss Bladder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Piss Bladder takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
Piss Bladder looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.
Kansalainen lands a right hook to the body.
Piss Bladder lands a jab to the nose.
Piss Bladder looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.
Kansalainen misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Piss Bladder! But no joy.
Kansalainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Piss Bladder slips under a jab from Kansalainen.
Piss Bladder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut
and Piss Bladder counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen defending well as Piss Bladder loads up on a big left hand.
Piss Bladder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kansalainen.
Piss Bladder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kansalainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Piss Bladder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kansalainen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Piss Bladder.
Kansalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Piss Bladder.
Piss Bladder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Piss Bladder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen thuds a left hand into Piss Bladder's body.
Piss Bladder misses with an uppercut.
Piss Bladder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kansalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Piss Bladder.
Kansalainen connects with the punch.
Kansalainen misses with a wild combination.
Kansalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Kansalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Kansalainen rushes Piss Bladder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Piss Bladder digs a right hand underneath Kansalainen's ribcage. Kansalainen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kansalainen throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Piss Bladder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kansalainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piss Bladder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen scores with a nice strike.
Piss Bladder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kansalainen.
Piss Bladder takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Kansalainen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Piss Bladder.
Piss Bladder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kansalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Piss Bladder working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Piss Bladder.
Kansalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kansalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Piss Bladder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Piss Bladder blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Kansalainen breaks from the clinch.
Nice cross by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Piss Bladder connects with a crisp jab.
Piss Bladder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Piss Bladder.
Nice defenses there by Kansalainen.
A shot to the liver by Piss Bladder. Beautiful body shot.
Kansalainen misses with the combination. #T3##CL#
Kansalainen clinches with his opponent.
Piss Bladder has a couple of punches blocked by Kansalainen.
Piss Bladder misses with some punches.
Piss Bladder prevents a body shot from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kansalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Piss Bladder lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kansalainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kansalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Piss Bladder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kansalainen backwards.
Piss Bladder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Piss Bladder swings wildly with an uppercut but Kansalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Piss Bladder.
Kansalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Piss Bladder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!#BC#
Kansalainen breaks from the clinch.
Kansalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen swings for the body but Piss Bladder moves out of range. #T4#
Kansalainen cracks Piss Bladder with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kansalainen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Piss Bladder connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kansalainen scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Piss Bladder misses.
Kansalainen is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Piss Bladder misses.
Kansalainen scores with a shot to the body.
Piss Bladder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Piss Bladder moves out of range of the strikes.
Piss Bladder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kansalainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Piss Bladder misses with a series of wild punches.
Piss Bladder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen throwing a counter right hand but Piss Bladder manages to avoid it.
Piss Bladder staying out of range there.
Piss Bladder's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kansalainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Piss Bladder scrambles back to his feet.
Piss Bladder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kansalainen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Piss Bladder throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen cracks Piss Bladder with a good jab.
Kansalainen connects with a nice looking jab.
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 Tapani Kansalainen will probably get the nod.
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#
Kansalainen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Piss Bladder misses the target.
Kansalainen scores with a jab.
Kansalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Piss Bladder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but Piss Bladder uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Kansalainen closes the distance and pushes Piss Bladder back into the cage.#BC2#
Piss Bladder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Piss Bladder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Kansalainen gets a clinch.
Kansalainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kansalainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kansalainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kansalainen blocks an uppercut.
Kansalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Piss Bladder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kansalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Piss Bladder uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Piss Bladder manages to break the clinch.
Piss Bladder throws an overhand right that lands on Kansalainen's shoulder, as Kansalainen tries to avoid the shot.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from Piss Bladder. #T1#
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Piss Bladder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Piss Bladder throws a series of punches but Kansalainen moves out of range. #CL#
Kansalainen darts in and clinches Piss Bladder up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Piss Bladder.
Piss Bladder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Piss Bladder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Piss Bladder misses with the head strike.
Piss Bladder lands with a left to the head.
Kansalainen throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Piss Bladder.
Piss Bladder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Piss Bladder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kansalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kansalainen pushes Piss Bladder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Piss Bladder blocks a body shot from Kansalainen.
Piss Bladder throws a head punch that misses.
Piss Bladder lands with a short shot to the head.
Piss Bladder misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kansalainen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Piss Bladder tries a body shot but Kansalainen blocks it.
Piss Bladder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Piss Bladder blocking some punches.
Tapani Kansalainen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Piss Bladder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Piss Bladder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Piss Bladder working aggressively here.
Kansalainen misses with some punches.
Kansalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Piss Bladder.
Piss Bladder pushes Kansalainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kansalainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kansalainen.
Piss Bladder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Kansalainen.
Piss Bladder lands a shoulder strike.
Kansalainen blocking some punches.
Piss Bladder lands a nice uppercut.
Piss Bladder misses with a body punch.
Piss Bladder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Piss Bladder misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Piss Bladder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kansalainen slips a jab from Piss Bladder.#T3#
Kansalainen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Piss Bladder cracks Kansalainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Swollen Piss Bladder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Piss Bladder takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Piss Bladder blocks it.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Piss Bladder walks into a jab.
Kansalainen lands a lovely overhand right.
Piss Bladder throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Piss Bladder gets tackled into the cage by Kansalainen. Kansalainen maintains the clinch.
Kansalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Piss Bladder.
Kansalainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kansalainen takes a shot to the head.
Piss Bladder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kansalainen blocks an uppercut.
Piss Bladder misses with a punch to the body.
Piss Bladder lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piss Bladder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Piss Bladder working aggressively here.
Kansalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Piss Bladder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Kansalainen misses with a body shot
and Piss Bladder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kansalainen blocks a jab.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Piss Bladder.
Kansalainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Piss Bladder.
Kansalainen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice cross by Kansalainen.
Piss Bladder misses with a hook.
Kansalainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Piss Bladder.
Piss Bladder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Piss Bladder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansalainen.
Piss Bladder throws an off balance right hand
and Kansalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Kansalainen scores with a jab. Piss Bladder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kansalainen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kansalainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but Piss Bladder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from Piss Bladder.
Kansalainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kansalainen misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Swollen Piss Bladder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Piss Bladder.
Piss Bladder looks to throw the jab but Kansalainen is out of range.
Kansalainen scores with a jab.
Piss Bladder looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
Kansalainen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Piss Bladder throws a right and a left that Kansalainen avoids nicely.
Kansalainen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Piss Bladder backs up against the cage. #ROC#
Piss Bladder is rocked!
Kansalainen throws a monster overhand right that drops Piss Bladder! Kansalainen follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapani Kansalainen!
Tapani Kansalainen is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Tapani Kansalainen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: PFF 13 - Sanchez vs Steve
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a sloppy body shot
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve cracks Kansalainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kansalainen avoids the head kick by Steve.
Steve slips a jab from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen moves in looking to clinch but Steve pushes him off.
Steve wants to counter with a clinch but Kansalainen pushes him away.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steve buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses with a left hand
and Steve counters with an outside leg kick.
Kansalainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steve.
Kansalainen avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen cracks Steve with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansalainen throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a hook
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kansalainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen throws a nice looking combination but Steve bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kansalainen swings widly with a right hand
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve is looking to slow Kansalainen down with leg kicks.
Kansalainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steve stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steve pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steve is looking to land body kicks.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Kansalainen's shoulder, as Kansalainen tries to avoid the shot.
Kansalainen throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansalainen slips under a jab.
Steve avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kansalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kansalainen backing away here, and Steve unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Steve moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot.
Kansalainen throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Steve throws a head kick but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kansalainen.
We've been told by Kansalainen's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Kansalainen clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Kansalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Steve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kansalainen needs to keep his hands up - Steve had a free shot at his head there.
Kansalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Steve swats away the attempt to clinch by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Kansalainen misses with a hook to the body
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.
Kansalainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kansalainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steve throws a leg kick
and Kansalainen counters with a straight right hand.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Kansalainen clinches.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Kansalainen.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
Steve looking to slow down the pace here.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve blocks a body shot from Kansalainen.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
A head punch on the inside from Kansalainen fails to land.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kansalainen backwards. #T4##BC2#
Steve breaks from the clinch.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Steve takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steve misses with a body kick.
Kansalainen scores with the left hand. Steve knows he should have avoided that one.
Kansalainen lands a slapping body shot.
Steve showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steve under the eye.
Steve tries to work over Kansalainen's front leg with a kick but Kansalainen checks it.
Steve looks to land a body kick but Kansalainen moved away.
Steve keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve lands a jab to the head.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
Steve 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but George Steve will probably get the nod.
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 telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve slips under a jab.
Kansalainen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL#
Kansalainen clinches.
Kansalainen blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Kansalainen breaks the clinch.
Steve falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kansalainen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kansalainen cracks a nice hook into Steve's ribs.
Kansalainen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kansalainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Kansalainen tries to clinch but Steve moves out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kansalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kansalainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steve counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kansalainen's knee momentarily.#T1#
Kansalainen misses with a left hand
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kansalainen misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Kansalainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
George Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Steve.
Kansalainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
The crowd cheers as Kansalainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steve doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
It looks like George Steve has been cut.
Steve is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steve walks into a left hand.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve throws a hook but Kansalainen avoids it easily.
A jab from Kansalainen finds it's way through Steve's defenses.
Steve throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steve throws a shot to the body.
Kansalainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steves jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Steve missing with a left hand there. Kansalainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kansalainen is looking for a counter combo.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Steve moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kansalainen.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kansalainen lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Steve breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Steve. Beautiful body shot.
Steve throws a low kick but Kansalainen avoids it.
Steve tries a low kick but Kansalainen avoids it.
Kansalainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Steve lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kansalainen takes a step back to recover.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Steve connects with a looping right hand.
A jab lands there for Steve.
A jab from Steve misses.
Kansalainen missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kansalainen blocks the body kick.
Steve scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Kansalainen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steve, pushing him back against the cage.
Kansalainen working aggressively here.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Steve is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kansalainen lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kansalainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Kansalainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Steve is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve is still on wobbly legs! Can Kansalainen finish him?
Kansalainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Kansalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kansalainen gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steve is trying to maintain a safe position but Kansalainen gets an underhook and turns Steve into the cage.
Tapani Kansalainen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kansalainen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kansalainen backwards. #BC#
Kansalainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steve seems to have recovered his senses.
Kansalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Steve tries to counter with a clinch but Kansalainen shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Steve misses with a left hand
and Kansalainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tapani Kansalainen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Steve's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Kansalainen is just out of range.
Kansalainen throws an overhand right that lands on Steve's shoulder, as Steve tries to avoid the shot.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Steve scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steve chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kansalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Steve flicks out a counter leg kick but Kansalainen steps away.
Kansalainen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steve lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kansalainen slips a jab from Steve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steve misses with a hook. Kansalainen ducked under it nicely.
Steve throws a nice looking combination but Kansalainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kansalainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kansalainen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Kansalainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steve. Steve circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steve tries to clinch but Kansalainen is having none of it.
Kansalainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kansalainen looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Steve getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Steve is looking to score with low kicks.
Kansalainen connects with a jab.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Steve misses with a hook.
A lazy left from Kansalainen finds it's target.
Kansalainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steve momentarily.
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Steve counter with a right hand. #CL#
Kansalainen has closed the distance and engaged Steve in a clinch. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Steve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Steve. #CL#
Kansalainen closes the distance and clinches.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kansalainens head.
Kansalainen takes a shot to the head.
Steve has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kansalainen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Steve can turn it around.
Kansalainen tries to break the clinch but Steve is controlling the position.
Steve scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steve under the eye.
Kansalainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kansalainen with a body shot.
Steve throws a low kick but Kansalainen moves out of range easily.
Kansalainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Kansalainen.#T3#
Steve is looking to clinch.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Kansalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kansalainen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kansalainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Kansalainen slips a straight right by Steve.
Kansalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Steve throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kansalainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Steve misses with a double jab
and Kansalainen counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Kansalainen moves out of range as Steve throws a body kick.
Kansalainen walks into a straight right hand from Steve.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steve looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve connects with the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Kansalainen. Those never looked like landing.
Kansalainen moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Steve lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kansalainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Steve closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kansalainen throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.
Steve has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steve thumps Kansalainen with a low kick.
Steve tries a head kick but it misses.
Steve is looking to score with low kicks.
Steve throws a head kick but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tapani Kansalainen.
Well Kansalainen 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tapani Kansalainen!
Tapani Kansalainen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: KFC 36: Potter vs Cobb
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Brahms scores with a head kick. Kansalainen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brahms steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Kansalainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A good leg kick by Brahms.
Kansalainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Brahms off the cage and back into range.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brahms moves out of range of the strikes.
Brahms closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brahms moves away.
Kansalainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kansalainen throws a big shot that misses.
Kansalainen scores with a nice right hand.
Kansalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Brahms.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brahms has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansalainen checks the leg kick.
Brahms steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Brahms ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
Brahms feints a counter leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Brahms blocks it.#T1#
Kansalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brahms.
Brahms tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A bone on bone clash there as Kansalainen blocks the leg kick.
Kansalainen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brahms swinging wildly here.
Brahms misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kansalainen digs a good body shot into Brahms's ribs.
Brahms fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kansalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Brahms with the counter takedown but Kansalainen avoids it easily.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been told by Kansalainen's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kansalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brahms.
Nice straight punches there by Kansalainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kansalainen.
Kansalainen thuds a left hand into Brahms's body.
Kansalainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brahms on the side of the head.#T2#
Brahms drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brahms ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brahms with the counter takedown but Kansalainen avoids it easily.
Brahms throws a leg kick but Kansalainen moved away.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Brahms moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kansalainen, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Brahms feints and as Kansalainen raises his hands in defense, Brahms changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brahms throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brahms postures up in Kansalainen's guard and throws a big left but Kansalainen blocks it.
Kansalainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kansalainen pulls Brahms in close to prevent any damage.
Brahms lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brahms throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Brahms missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brahms trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kansalainen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kansalainen tries to get out of the position.
Kansalainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brahms is pushing down on Kansalainen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kansalainen is fighting to maintain full guard but Brahms has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brahms scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brahms has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brahms throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kansalainen is pressing down on Brahms's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kansalainen 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.
Kansalainen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brahms on the ground.
Kansalainen has momentary wrist control but Brahms slips an elbow through the middle.
Brahms postures up in Kansalainen's guard and throws a big left but Kansalainen blocks it. #T4#
Brahms scoring with some ground and pound.
Brahms throws a big right hand that misses.
Brahms distracts Kansalainen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brahms accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brahms pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kansalainen is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brahms accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kansalainen keeping full guard, as Brahms tries to pass.
Kansalainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brahms works over Kansalainen with some ground and pound from guard.
Brahms is looking to work some ground and pound but Kansalainen has wrist control.
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 Tapani Kansalainen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kansalainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brahms.
Kansalainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kansalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Kansalainen misses its intended target.
Good work by Kansalainen as he checks the leg kick.
Brahms avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brahms fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kansalainen avoids the head kick by Brahms.
Tapani Kansalainen is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a lazy uppercut
and Brahms counters with a two punch combo.
Kansalainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut.
Brahms looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kansalainen throws a right hand that misses
and Brahms counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kansalainen misses the jab.
Brahms walks into a jab.
Brahms throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throwing a counter right hand but Brahms manages to avoid it.#T1#
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brahms moves away.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut
and Brahms counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kansalainen's knee momentarily.
Brahms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kansalainen with a jab.
Brahms misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kansalainen moves out of range as Brahms throws a body kick.
Kansalainen throwing a counter right hand but Brahms manages to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Brahms.
Kansalainen throwing a counter right hand but Brahms manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen scores with a punch to the head.
Good work by Kansalainen as he checks the leg kick.
Brahms takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tapani Kansalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brahms throws a leg kick that misses.
Brahms scores with a head kick. Kansalainen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen misses with a hook.#T2#
Kansalainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brahms lands a leg kick that knocks Kansalainen off balance momentarily.
Kansalainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kansalainen blocks a low kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Brahms.
Brahms misses with a body shot.
Brahms attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brahms moves out of range as Kansalainen strikes.
Brahms throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kansalainen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brahms.
Brahms doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brahms shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
No joy there for Brahms, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Brahms slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Brahms on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kansalainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Kansalainen throws a lazy right hand but Brahms sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Brahms.
Kansalainen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brahms throws a leg kick but Kansalainen moved away.
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brahms, right into the meat.
Kansalainen looks to land a right hand but Brahms moved out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a hook. Brahms ducked under it nicely.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brahms.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Brahms counters with a takedown into side control. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansalainen parries the strikes from Brahms easily there. Brahms is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kansalainen to escape.
You can see the frustration on Kansalainen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kansalainen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Brahms working the ground and pound but Kansalainen is defending the strikes.
Brahms throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Brahms remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Brahms tries to score with some ground and pound. Kansalainen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johannes Brahms will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Brahms with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brahms throws a leg kick which misses Kansalainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kansalainen tries to avoid it.
Kansalainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brahms momentarily.
Kansalainen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brahms counters with a straight right hand.
Brahms 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.
Brahms avoids the body shot from Kansalainen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brahms.
Brahms slips a straight right by Kansalainen.
A jab from Kansalainen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahms walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kansalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Brahms counters with a thumping low kick.
Kansalainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kansalainen blocks a head kick by Brahms.
Brahms avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Kansalainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brahms staying out of range there.
Kansalainen lands a jab to the nose.
Brahms throws a body punch but Kansalainen moves out of range.
Brahms's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kansalainen under the eye.
Nice jab there from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Kansalainen.
Brahms bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brahms is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the body.
Kansalainen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brahms steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kansalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brahms manages to avoid it.
Brahms has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brahms.
Brahms slips under a jab from Kansalainen.
Brahms lands a right hook to the body.
Brahms walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kansalainen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kansalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brahms finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kansalainen throws a right hand that misses
and Brahms counters with an outside leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brahms goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brahms takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brahms scores with a head kick.
Kansalainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brahms moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brahms feints a counter leg kick.
Brahms keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brahms.#T3#
Brahms fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brahms displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
Brahms ducks under a wild hook from Kansalainen.
Brahms swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kansalainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansalainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brahms with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brahms pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brahms throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kansalainen's head.
Good work by Kansalainen as he checks the leg kick.
Brahms uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Nice defenses there by Kansalainen.
Brahms connects with a high kick.
Kansalainen throws a series of punches but Brahms moves out of range.
Kansalainen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBrahms.#T4#
Kansalainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen misses with a body punch
and Brahms counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kansalainen's knee momentarily.
Kansalainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brahms connects with a solid leg kick.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
Brahms fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brahms connects with a looping right hand.
Brahms walks into a stiff left hand from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws the left hand but Brahms avoids the punch easily.
Kansalainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brahms has time to react.
Brahms throws a shot from downtown. Kansalainen moves away and avoids it.
Kansalainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brahms.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johannes Brahms.
I think Brahms has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: KFC 31: Steve vs Mumba
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Huang shoots for a takedown but Pacquiao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Huang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pacquiao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Huang on the side of the head.
Pacquiao throws a hook to the side of Huang's head but Huang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Huang feinted with a counter takedown.
Huang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Huang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pacquiao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huang doesn't seem bothered though.
Pacquiao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Huang has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiao with a nice cross.#ROC2#
Huang is rocked!
Huang slips a jab from Pacquiao.
Oh Huang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Huang fails with the takedown
enabling Pacquiao to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Huang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pacquiao throws out the jab.
Huang seems to have got his legs back now.
Huang shoots in for a double leg but Pacquiao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacquiao takes a swing at Huang's ribcage but misses.
Huang slips a jab from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao jabs at Huang's body.#TD#
Huang closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pacquiao's guard.
Huang is in close to Pacquiao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pacquiao can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Huang postures up in Pacquiao's guard and throws a big left but Pacquiao blocks it.
Huang is looking to work some ground and pound but Pacquiao has wrist control.
Huang advances position into side control!
Huang working the ground and pound but Pacquiao is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Huang is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Pacquiao is trying to escape and Huang transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Pacquiao is forced to tap! Nice work there by Huang! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Huang!
In his post fight interview, Kevin Huang started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: ABW 50 Gold Edition
Date: Aug 03, 2017

#R1#
Monson lands a leg kick that knocks Pacquiao off balance momentarily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Monson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pacquiao throws a body punch but Monson moves out of range.
Pacquiao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Monson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pacquiao.
Dave Monson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Pacquiao as Monson shoots in.
Pacquiao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Monson or perhaps it was just good defense by Pacquiao, which made it look bad.
Pacquiao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
It looks like Dave Monson has been cut.
A shot to the body from Monson misses
letting Pacquiao counter with a right hand.
Monson has his takedown stuffed
and Monson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Monson.
Pacquiao blocks a leg kick.
Monson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pacquiao's sensitive parts.
Pacquiao looks to throw the jab but Monson is out of range.
Pacquiao 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pacquiao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monson moves away.#T1#
Monson misses with a takedown attempt - Pacquiao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monson.
Pacquiao checks a leg kick nicely.
Pacquiao throws a jab but it's blocked by Monson.
Monson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pacquiao momentarily. #KD#
Pacquiao lands a big uppercut and Monson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Monson looks OK. Pacquiao waves Monson back to his feet!#ROC#
Monson is rocked!
Monson throws a body kick that misses.
Monson is still on wobbly legs! Can Pacquiao finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monson misses with a low kick.
Monson seems to have recovered his senses.
Pacquiao jabs at Monson's body.
Pacquiao just misses with a punch to the body.
Pacquiao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Monson misses with a takedown attempt - Pacquiao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Monson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pacquiao counters with a nice body shot.
Monson looks winded!
Monson swings for the body but Pacquiao moves out of range.
Monson misses with the body kick
and Pacquiao counters with a right hand to the body.
Pacquiao swings for the body but Monson moves out of range.
Pacquiao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#
That has opened up Dave Monson's cut even more.
Pacquiao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pacquiao wants it to stay on the feet.
Pacquiao cracks Monson with a left hook right on the temple and Monson goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Pacquiao lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Monson is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manny Pacquiao!
Manny Pacquiao retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Manny Pacquiao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Dave Monson had this to say: 'I was prepared really bad going in this match , but i will come back stronger!'.

Event: ABW 40 Roshi - Pacquiao
Date: Jul 04, 2017

#R1#
Pacquiao misses with a body shot.
Pacquiao misses with a hook. Roshi ducked under it nicely.
Roshi scores with a one two! Pacquiao had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
Roshi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Roshi tries to bum rush Pacquiao with a series of wild strikes but Pacquiao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Roshi.
Roshi misses with a series of wild punches.
Roshi walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Master Roshi has been cut.
Roshi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roshi throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and Pacquiao counters with a nice right hand that sends Roshi toppling to the canvas! Roshi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pacquiao finish him?!#ROC2#
Roshi is rocked!
Master Roshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Roshi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oh Roshi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roshi misses with a wild combination.
Pacquiao 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.
Roshi throws a lazy uppercut
and Pacquiao counters with a right hand from hell and Roshi is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manny Pacquiao!
Manny Pacquiao is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Manny Pacquiao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Angry Birds War 30
Date: Jun 08, 2017

#R1#
Wolf darts in looking for a takedown but Pacquiao gets double underhooks and turns Wolf into the cage.
Pacquiao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Pacquiao clinches.
Wolf definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pacquiao lands a shoulder strike.
Pacquiao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pacquiao swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pacquiao.
Wolf tries to pull guard but Pacquiao won't allow it.
Wolf is trying to pull guard but Pacquiao turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atha Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pacquiao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wolf backwards. #TD#
Wolf manages to pull guard.
Pacquiao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pacquiao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pacquiao is continuing to stall.
Wolf trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Wolf throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T1#
Pacquiao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wolf thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wolf throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Pacquiao is stalling in the full guard.
Wolf thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wolf throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Pacquiao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pacquiao would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pacquiao is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Pacquiao has closed the distance and engaged Wolf in a clinch.
Pacquiao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pacquiao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pacquiao working aggressively here.
Wolf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pacquiao throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolf.
Pacquiao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf tries to pull guard but Pacquiao won't allow it. #T2#
Wolf tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pacquiao just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wolf is trying to pull guard but Pacquiao has him pressed against the cage.
Pacquiao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pacquiao can't find room to land a body shot as Wolf controls the action.
Pacquiao lands a right hand.
Wolf tries to pull guard but Pacquiao won't allow it.
Pacquiao works on Wolf's body with a couple of short punches.
Wolf takes a shot to the head.
Pacquiao lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wolf tries to pull guard but Pacquiao holds him up against the cage and eventually Wolf drops back down to his feet.
Wolf blocking some punches.
Wolf jumps guard but Pacquiao turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pacquiao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pacquiao lands a left hand.
Pacquiao lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
Wolf is rocked!
Pacquiao lands a right hand.
Oh Wolf is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wolf tries to pull guard but Pacquiao won't allow it.
Wolf is trying to pull guard but Pacquiao has him pressed against the cage.
Pacquiao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wolf tries to pull guard but Pacquiao forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Pacquiao lands a nice uppercut.
Pacquiao lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Wolf to his knees! Pacquiao keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Pacquiao!
In his post fight interview, Manny Pacquiao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Angry Birds War 19
Date: May 12, 2017

#R1#
Cruz throws a head kick that misses
and Pacquiao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cruz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pacquiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pacquiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pacquiao cracks Cruz with an open hand slap.
Cruz tries to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz looks to clinch
and Pacquiao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pacquiao lands with a nice combination. Cruz backs away looking to recover.
Pacquiao 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Cruz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick by Cruz misses
and Pacquiao counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Cruz! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Pacquiao!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Pacquiao!
A very excited looking Manny Pacquiao made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Angry Birds War 10
Date: Apr 23, 2017

#R1#
Pacquiao looks to land a combination but Stevens avoids it well.
Stevens looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A nice combination there by Pacquiao. #CUT#
It looks like Tyler Stevens has been cut.
Pacquiao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stevens's head.
Pacquiao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stevens at a distance. #CL#
Pacquiao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pacquiao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pacquiao scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Stevens is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Pacquiao.
Stevens is still on wobbly legs! Can Pacquiao finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pacquiao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pacquiao lands a right hand.
Pacquiao creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Stevens with a big uppercut! Stevens tries to clinch up but Pacquiao pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Stevens to the mat! Stevens covers up and Pacquiao unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Manny Pacquiao!
Manny Pacquiao decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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