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Event: SYN 1055 Cruz vs Farman     
Date:   Feb 11, 2024
#R1#
De Geno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kutvonen at a distance.
Kutvonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Geno.
De Geno throws a hook to the side of Kutvonen's head but Kutvonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kutvonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Geno can pounce on him.
De Geno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Geno throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kutvonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Geno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kutvonen throws out the jab.
De Geno throws a leg kick but Kutvonen sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Geno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kutvonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Geno throws a looping overhand right but Kutvonen ducks down to avoid it.
De Geno is looking to slow Kutvonen down with leg kicks.
De Geno leaves Kutvonen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Geno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kutvonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch lands to the side of Kutvonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Geno defending well as Kutvonen loads up on a big left hand.
De Geno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from De Geno.
Kutvonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Geno at a distance.
De Geno misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from De Geno, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Geno with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kutvonen to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
De Geno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kutvonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Geno throws a body punch but Kutvonen moves out of range.
De Geno throws a leg kick but Kutvonen moved away.
Kutvonen looks to score with a jab to the body but De Geno is just out of range.
Kutvonen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
De Geno throws a shot from downtown. Kutvonen moves away and avoids it.
Kutvonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen tries to bum rush De Geno with a series of wild strikes but De Geno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Geno with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Geno scores with a jab to the body.
De Geno scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pablo De Geno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Geno dips to his left and cracks Kutvonen with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Geno throws a looping overhand right but Kutvonen ducks down to avoid it.
Kutvonen takes a swing at De Geno's ribcage but misses.
De Geno with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pablo De Geno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kutvonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kutvonen looks to score with a jab to the body but De Geno is just out of range.
De Geno connects with a leg kick.
Kutvonen checks a low kick from De Geno.
De Geno misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Kutvonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kutvonen throws a jab but it's blocked by De Geno.
Sloppy strikes from De Geno. Those never looked like landing.
De Geno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kutvonen.
A jab from De Geno misses.
De Geno moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Geno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Geno scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kutvonen throws a body punch but De Geno moves out of range.
Kutvonen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from De Geno misses.
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown but De Geno shows good takedown defense.
Kutvonen throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like De Geno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen lands with a shot to the body.
De Geno throws the left hand but Kutvonen avoids the punch easily.
De Geno fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kutvonen checks it well.
De Geno looks to throw the jab but Kutvonen is out of range.
De Geno fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kutvonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Geno is looking to land body kicks.
De Geno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kutvonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
De Geno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kutvonen scores with a sloppy right hand. De Geno should have avoided that one.
De Geno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De Geno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kutvonen.
De Geno looks to land a body kick but Kutvonen moved away.
De Geno wants to land a leg kick but Kutvonen is out of range.
Kutvonen blocks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for De Geno. That snapped Kutvonen's head back.
De Geno doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kutvonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De Geno looks to score with a jab to the body but Kutvonen is just out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Kutvonen scores with a four punch combination!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Geno, as that shot connected.
Kutvonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Geno.
De Geno misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Kutvonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kutvonen misses with an uppercut. De Geno saw that one coming.
De Geno misses with a body shot.
De Geno takes a swing at Kutvonen's ribcage but misses.
Kutvonen scores with a jab to the head.
De Geno swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kutvonen.
De Geno misses with an uppercut. Kutvonen saw that one coming.#T4#
Kutvonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Geno throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Geno throws a solid leg kick but Kutvonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Geno.
Kutvonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Geno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
De Geno is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
De Geno blocks a jab.
Kutvonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Geno tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kutvonen digs a good body shot into De Geno's ribs.
Kutvonen blocks the body kick.
De Geno stalks Kutvonen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kutvonen's face. Kutvonen staggers backwards, shaken.
Kutvonen takes a swing at De Geno's ribcage but misses.
Kutvonen keeps the fight on the outside.
De Geno throws a hook but Kutvonen avoids it easily.
Kutvonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kutvonen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Geno throws a solid leg kick but Kutvonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Geno.
Kutvonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kutvonen jabs De Geno to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kutvonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danga de danga de dang - Kutvonen scores with a four punch combination!
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 Pablo De Geno will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from De Geno.
De Geno finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kutvonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pablo De Geno is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Kutvonen misses.
De Geno takes a swing at Kutvonen's ribcage but misses.
De Geno jabs Kutvonen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Geno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kutvonen moves away.
Nice defenses there by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - De Geno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Geno looks to throw the jab but Kutvonen is out of range.
De Geno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen throws a jab when De Geno was well out of range.
De Geno avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Geno pushes Kutvonen away with a front kick.
Sloppy strikes from De Geno. Those never looked like landing.
Kutvonen takes a swing at De Geno's ribcage but misses. #T1#
De Geno missing with a left hand there. Kutvonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kutvonen 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.
De Geno throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kutvonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Geno was well out of range. Poor timing from Kutvonen.
De Geno lands a nice shot to the body.
De Geno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from De Geno.
De Geno throws a body shot but no joy.
De Geno sizes up Kutvonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kutvonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Kutvonen backs away, De Geno returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
De Geno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Geno jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
De Geno pushes Kutvonen off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Geno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kutvonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Geno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kutvonen lands with a good body shot.
Kutvonen slips under a jab.
De Geno lands a body shot. #T2#
De Geno scores with a sloppy right hand. Kutvonen should have avoided that one.
Kutvonen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Geno digs a good body shot into Kutvonen's ribs.
A clash of legs there as Kutvonen blocks the low kick.
De Geno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen loads up on a big right hand but De Geno slips the punch.
De Geno scores with a hook.
De Geno just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kutvonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Geno moves away.
De Geno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Geno rather than just go for the knockout.
De Geno misses with a low kick as Kutvonen jumps back.
Kutvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Geno.
Kutvonen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Geno tries to avoid it but Kutvonen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Geno to the ground. De Geno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De Geno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Geno lunges at Kutvonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kutvonen's hand.
De Geno ducks under a wild hook from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from De Geno misses.
A big left from De Geno misses.
De Geno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
De Geno throws a body punch but Kutvonen moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kutvonen! But no joy.
De Geno avoids the body shot from Kutvonen.
And De Geno counters with a quick kick to the body but Kutvonen blocks it.
De Geno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Geno connects with a solid leg kick.
De Geno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Kutvonen misses.
Kutvonen defending well as De Geno loads up on a big left hand.
De Geno throws a lazy right hand but Kutvonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kutvonen looks to score with a jab to the body but De Geno is just out of range.
De Geno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kutvonen can do to turn this around?
Kutvonen throws a hook to the side of De Geno's head but De Geno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Geno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kutvonen throws a jab but it's blocked by De Geno.
Nice uppercut there from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Geno throws a leg kick which misses Kutvonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kutvonen tries to avoid it.
Kutvonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Geno. De Geno obviously looking to wear him down.
De Geno throws a hook to the side of Kutvonen's head but Kutvonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Kutvonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Geno wants to land a leg kick but Kutvonen is out of range.
De Geno misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Geno, as that shot connected. #T4#
De Geno looks to land a body kick but Kutvonen moved away.
Kutvonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Geno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kutvonen throws a jab when De Geno was well out of range.
De Geno with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kutvonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Geno.
De Geno lands with a cross.
De Geno looks to land a combination but Kutvonen avoids it well.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Geno lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kutvonen will feel that in the morning.
Kutvonen lands with a shot to the body.
No joy there for De Geno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from De Geno.
Kutvonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kutvonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Geno tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kutvonen is able to avoid easily.
De Geno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
De Geno 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.
A nice leg kick from De Geno, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo De Geno 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#
De Geno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lusmu Kutvonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kutvonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Geno.
De Geno digs a good body shot into Kutvonen's ribs.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from De Geno. #TD2#
Kutvonen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming De Geno to the mat! De Geno manages to get full guard.
De Geno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kutvonen content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but De Geno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kutvonen won't allow De Geno to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
De Geno wants to stand up but Kutvonen is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kutvonen trying to control but De Geno is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
De Geno misses with a double jab.
De Geno misses with a low kick.
Kutvonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kutvonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Geno throws the left hand but Kutvonen avoids the punch easily.
De Geno misses with a double jab.
Kutvonen misses with a hook.
De Geno swings for the body but Kutvonen moves out of range.
De Geno digs a good hook to Kutvonen's body.
De Geno slips under a jab from Kutvonen.
De Geno with the inside leg kick.
De Geno moves out of range of the strikes.
Kutvonen 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.
De Geno just misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Geno chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kutvonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Geno can pounce on him. #T2#
De Geno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kutvonen throws a series of punches but De Geno avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - De Geno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kutvonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Geno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kutvonen.
De Geno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from De Geno.
Kutvonen moves out of range as De Geno throws a body kick.
Kutvonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Geno blocks a jab.
Kutvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donk. De Geno catches Kutvonen right on the button with a cross.
Kutvonen catches De Geno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kutvonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De Geno connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kutvonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kutvonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Geno throws a low kick but Kutvonen moves out of range easily.
Kutvonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Geno throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
De Geno dodges the punch combination from Kutvonen.
A punch lands to the side of Kutvonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Kutvonen darts in looking for a takedown but De Geno gets double underhooks and turns Kutvonen into the cage.
De Geno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kutvonen momentarily.
De Geno misses with a looping right.
De Geno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Geno scores with a jab to the body.
De Geno stuffs the takedown.
De Geno just misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kutvonen shoots in but no luck this time.
Pablo De Geno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lusmu Kutvonen.
Kutvonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kutvonen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kutvonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Geno lands a jab to the head.
Kutvonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Geno throws a body punch but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Kutvonen swings for the body but De Geno moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from De Geno.
Kutvonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kutvonen connects with a jab.#T4#
De Geno thumps Kutvonen with a low kick.
De Geno blocks a jab.
De Geno lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A combination from Kutvonen does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Kutvonen misses the target.
De Geno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kutvonen on the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Kutvonen. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by De Geno.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from De Geno.
Kutvonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kutvonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Geno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
De Geno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Kutvonen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
De Geno scores with a nice strike.
De Geno works Kutvonen's body with a nice hook.
Kutvonen digs a good hook to De Geno's body.
De Geno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kutvonen.
De Geno with a jab.
Pablo De Geno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Geno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kutvonen.
De Geno looks to land a right hand but Kutvonen moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo De Geno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Geno, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo De Geno!

Pablo De Geno thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Lusmu Kutvonen stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think this it is for me. Time to retire. Skills are gone..'.

 

Event: SYN 1050 Hlervu vs Kutvonen IV     
Date:   Jan 21, 2024
#R1#
Kutvonen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kutvonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kutvonen throws a looping overhand right but Hlervu ducks down to avoid it.
Kutvonen misses the shot to the body.
Kutvonen checks a low kick from Hlervu.
Kutvonen unleashes a big counter combination but Hlervu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hlervu throws a lazy right hand but Kutvonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kutvonen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kutvonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kutvonen digs a good body shot into Hlervu's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen staying out of range there.
Kutvonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hlervu circles away quickly and effectively.
Kutvonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hlervu at a distance. #T1#
Hlervu swings widly with a right hand
and Kutvonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kutvonen 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.
Hlervu loads up on a big right hand but Kutvonen slips the punch.
Hlervu throws a jab but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kutvonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kutvonen moves away from the strike by Hlervu.
It seemed like Kutvonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen takes a swing at Hlervu's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Hlervu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kutvonen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Kutvonen. That snapped Hlervu's head back. #T2#
Kutvonen throws a looping overhand right but Hlervu ducks down to avoid it.
Hlervu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice shot by Kutvonen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hlervu misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Kutvonen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kutvonen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kutvonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Hlervu has wrist control.
Kutvonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutvonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Kutvonen content to stall in guard here.
Kutvonen throws a big elbow that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kutvonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hlervu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hlervu misses with an uppercut. Kutvonen saw that one coming.
Hlervu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kutvonen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T4#
Nice takedown defense from Hlervu. No joy for Kutvonen on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hlervu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Kutvonen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kutvonen throwing shots but Hlervu is blocking nicely.
Kutvonen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hlervu is looking for a sweep. Kutvonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kutvonen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kutvonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kutvonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hlervu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kutvonen avoids it.
Kutvonen scores with a three punch combo!
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kutvonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kutvonen shoots and misses
and Hlervu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kutvonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hlervu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kutvonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hlervu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kutvonen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kutvonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Hlervu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kutvonen.
Hlervu misses with a body shot
and Kutvonen counters with a two punch combo.
A jab from Hlervu misses.
Kutvonen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kutvonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kutvonen throws a right and a left that Hlervu avoids nicely.
Kutvonen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kutvonen checks a leg kick.
Kutvonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hlervu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kutvonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hlervu momentarily. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hlervu throws a hook but Kutvonen blocks it.
Hlervu looks to score with a jab to the body but Kutvonen is just out of range.
Kutvonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutvonen lands a body shot.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
Kutvonen slips a jab from Hlervu.
Kutvonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kutvonen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hlervu rather than just go for the knockout.
Kutvonen throws a combination. Hlervu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hlervu. Kutvonen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Kutvonen takes a swing at Hlervu's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hlervu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kutvonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hlervu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hlervu cracks a nice hook into Kutvonen's ribs.
Kutvonen takes a swing at Hlervu's ribcage but misses.
Hlervu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kutvonen.
Hlervu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hlervu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Kutvonen throws a hook but Hlervu avoids it easily.
It appears Hlervu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kutvonen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hlervu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kutvonen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Hlervu counter with a right hand.
Kutvonen misses with a double jab.
Hlervu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hlervu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hlervu misses with a body shot.
Kutvonen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Kutvonen lands with a right hand.
Hlervu throws a push kick but Kutvonen slaps the foot to one side.
Kutvonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hlervu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kutvonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kutvonen missing with a left hand there. Hlervu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hlervu throws a push kick but Kutvonen slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hlervu.
Hlervu avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Kutvonen throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Hlervu misses
and Kutvonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kutvonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kutvonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hlervu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kutvonen connects with a body shot.
Kutvonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Hlervu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hlervu throws a looping overhand right but Kutvonen ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Kutvonen misses with a jab to the body
enabling Hlervu to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Kutvonen. Beautiful body shot.
Kutvonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hlervu.
Hlervu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hlervu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kutvonen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Kutvonen misses
and Hlervu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hlervu scores with the left hand. Kutvonen knows he should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Hlervu.
Kutvonen throws a big counter head kick but Hlervu avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Hlervu misses with a left hand
and Kutvonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hlervu throws a hook but Kutvonen avoids it easily.
Braynas Hlervu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kutvonen throws a body punch but Hlervu moves out of range.
It looked like Hlervu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kutvonen misses with a body punch
enabling Hlervu to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Kutvonen is rocked!
Kutvonen misses with a jab to the body
and Hlervu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kutvonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Hlervu finish him?
Kutvonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Hlervu scores with a counter punch that sends Kutvonen to the canvas! Hlervu smells blood - he's punishing Kutvonen with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kutvonen has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braynas Hlervu!
Braynas Hlervu retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Braynas Hlervu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Lusmu Kutvonen spoke after the fight, saying 'I think this it is for me. Time to retire. Skills are gone..'.

 

Event: SYN 1045 New Years Eve     
Date:   Dec 31, 2023
#R1#
Ocampo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kutvonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kutvonen lands a slapping body shot.
Kutvonen takes one to the chin there.
Kutvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ocampo.
Ocampo scores with a hook to the body. Kutvonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Luciano Ocampo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ocampo lands a nice shot to the body.
Kutvonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kutvonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kutvonen tests Ocampo'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!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen is looking to take a break and control but Ocampo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ocampo tries to buck Kutvonen off but Kutvonen is having none of it.#T1#
Kutvonen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kutvonen cracks Ocampo with a big right hand but Ocampo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ocampo is trying to control Kutvonen's posture but Kutvonen avoids it.
Ocampo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kutvonen is staying active.
An elbow from Kutvonen crashes against the mat.
Ocampo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ocampo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kutvonen is not content to let Ocampo control the position.
Ocampo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kutvonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Kutvonen has his hands clasped together around Ocampo's back. He's all about the action.
Ocampo is thwarting Kutvonen's attempts to control the position.
Ocampo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kutvonen is trying to get back to full guard.
Kutvonen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kutvonen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ocampo is working away from the top position though.
Kutvonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ocampo is trying to control the action in half guard but Kutvonen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Kutvonen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ocampo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ocampo's back!
Kutvonen connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Ocampo to escape the position.
Kutvonen throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The referee is taking a good look at Ocampo as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Kutvonen!
Kutvonen keeps control of the position as Ocampo tries to break free.
Ocampo wants to control his opponent's hands but Kutvonen gets his hands free.
Can Ocampo hold on?! Kutvonen is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Ocampo prevents Kutvonen from getting a body triangle.
Ocampo is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kutvonen off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Can Ocampo hold on?! Kutvonen is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Kutvonen misses with an elbow to the head.
Ocampo is trying to remain composed but Kutvonen is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutvonen trying to control.
I really don't envy Ocampo right now. #T4#
Ocampo trying to control the action but Kutvonen just sinks the hooks in.
Ocampo wants to escape the position.
Kutvonen is not going to allow Ocampo to sit and survive in this position.
Ocampo covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Kutvonen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
A lull in the action here.
Kutvonen looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Ocampo is taking damage to the body and head.
Can Ocampo hold on?! Kutvonen is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Ocampo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kutvonen scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Ocampo is looking for a way out.
Ocampo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kutvonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kutvonen punishes Ocampo with strikes from the back mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen 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#
Ocampo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano Ocampo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kutvonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kutvonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ocampo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kutvonen.
Ocampo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kutvonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ocampo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kutvonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circling - Ocampo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ocampo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kutvonen is just out of range.
Ocampo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ocampo.
Ocampo lands a nice shot that snaps Kutvonen's head back.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ocampo moves away.
Kutvonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ocampo at a distance.
Kutvonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ocampo manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ocampo looks to land a left hand but Kutvonen moved out of range nicely.
Kutvonen takes one to the chin there.
Kutvonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ocampo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kutvonen.
Ocampo misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Ocampo misses #TD#
and Kutvonen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ocampo!
Lusmu Kutvonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ocampo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kutvonen's best efforts.
Ocampo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Ocampo is looking for a sweep. Kutvonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kutvonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ocampo's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ocampo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kutvonen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kutvonen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ocampo tries to roll over but Kutvonen keeps him under control.
Kutvonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ocampo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kutvonen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ocampo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ocampo trying to control from the bottom.
Kutvonen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kutvonen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kutvonen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ocampo is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ocampo is staying active underneath Kutvonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Kutvonen stalling.
Ocampo is staying active underneath Kutvonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ocampo tries to roll over but Kutvonen keeps him under control.
Kutvonen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kutvonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kutvonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ocampo can do to turn this around?
Ocampo is trying to maintain the position but Kutvonen is very close to passing his half guard.
Kutvonen throwing shots but Ocampo is blocking nicely.
Ocampo is trying to get back to full guard.
Kutvonen is looking to take a break and control but Ocampo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Kutvonen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ocampo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ocampo has momentary wrist control but Kutvonen slips an elbow through the middle.
Kutvonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kutvonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutvonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Ocampo keeps moving.
Kutvonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Ocampo keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kutvonen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kutvonen trying to control but Ocampo is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Ocampo is trying to keep Kutvonen in close.
Kutvonen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kutvonen with a nice head shot there.
Kutvonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Ocampo is retaining full guard.
Ocampo looking for a sweep. Not yet Ocampo, not yet.
Kutvonen postures up and lands a big shot to Ocampo's brow.
Ocampo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ocampo keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
Kutvonen postures up and lands a big shot to Ocampo's brow.
Kutvonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kutvonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Kutvonen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Kutvonen digs a good hook to Ocampo's body.
Ocampo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ocampo enables Kutvonen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ocampo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ocampo wants to sweep but no luck.
Kutvonen wants to pass the guard but Ocampo is keeping the position.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Ocampo keeps moving.
Kutvonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ocampo is keeping the position for now.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Ocampo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ocampo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kutvonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Kutvonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kutvonen lands a couple of digs.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Ocampo keeps moving.
Kutvonen chips away with some ground and pound.
Kutvonen looking to pass the guard.
Kutvonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kutvonen throwing strikes but missing.
Ocampo trying to keep a closed guard but Kutvonen is proving a slippery customer.
Kutvonen is fighting to break Ocampo's control of his arms but Ocampo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kutvonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kutvonen forces his way into half guard.
Ocampo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kutvonen. #T2#
Ocampo is trying to maintain the position but Kutvonen is very close to passing his half guard.
Ocampo is looking to improve his position.
Ocampo gets back to full guard.
Ocampo keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
Ocampo pulls Kutvonen in to control the position.
Ocampo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kutvonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kutvonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kutvonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Ocampo is retaining full guard.
Ocampo has control of Kutvonen's left arm, preventing Kutvonen from doing any damage.
Kutvonen throwing strikes from guard but Ocampo blocks nicely. #T3#
Ocampo trying to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ocampo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kutvonen is working Ocampo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kutvonen postures up.
Ocampo wants to sweep but no luck.
Lusmu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ocampo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ocampo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ocampo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ocampo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kutvonen's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kutvonen throws a right and a left that Ocampo avoids nicely.
Ocampo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Ocampo.#T4#
Ocampo looks to land a right hand but Kutvonen moved out of range.
Ocampo scores with a jab.
Kutvonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ocampo throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Kutvonen counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ocampo is letting Kutvonen control him for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ocampo tries to buck Kutvonen off but Kutvonen is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lusmu Kutvonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kutvonen, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!

An out of breath Lusmu Kutvonen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SYN 1040 Diggs vs Ginger     
Date:   Dec 10, 2023
#R1#
De Geno fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Geno takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from De Geno enables Kutvonen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. De Geno manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kutvonen prevents De Geno from getting back to his feet.
Kutvonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Geno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kutvonen trying to control but De Geno is working from the bottom.
De Geno is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kutvonen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Geno wants to stand and escape but Kutvonen is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kutvonen defending well as De Geno loads up on a big left hand.
Kutvonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Geno throws out the jab.
Pablo De Geno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Geno but De Geno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Geno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kutvonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Geno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kutvonen lands with a right hand.
De Geno connects with an inside leg kick.
Kutvonen misses with a takedown attempt - De Geno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kutvonen 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.
De Geno throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kutvonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Geno delivers a nice body kick.
De Geno looks for the body kick but Kutvonen saw that one coming.
Kutvonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kutvonen. De Geno does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Geno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pablo De Geno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from De Geno enables Kutvonen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. De Geno manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutvonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kutvonen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
De Geno keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
De Geno knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kutvonen on the ground.#T2#
Kutvonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
De Geno is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kutvonen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kutvonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kutvonen won't allow De Geno to get back to his feet.
Kutvonen connects with a couple of short punches.
De Geno is looking to stand up but Kutvonen isn't so interested in that idea.
Kutvonen stands up over De Geno, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Kutvonen prevents De Geno from getting back to his feet.
Kutvonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kutvonen chips away with some ground and pound.
De Geno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kutvonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutvonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kutvonen looking to pass the guard.
De Geno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kutvonen.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
De Geno keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
Kutvonen throwing strikes from guard but De Geno blocks nicely.
De Geno wants to stand and escape but Kutvonen is having none of it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kutvonen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
De Geno is looking to stand up but Kutvonen isn't so interested in that idea.
Kutvonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Geno can't keep his opponent in guard - Kutvonen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
De Geno is trying to stand up here but Kutvonen is controlling him well.
Kutvonen thows a huge punch but De Geno dodges it nicely.
De Geno is not content to let Kutvonen control the position.
De Geno tries to kick Kutvonen off but Kutvonen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground and pound from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kutvonen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kutvonen connects with a nice short shot to De Geno's temple.
De Geno is trying to stand.
Kutvonen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
De Geno is looking to escape.
Kutvonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
De Geno is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
De Geno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from De Geno.
De Geno throws out a powerful jab.
Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Geno.
Good leg kick by De Geno.
De Geno connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kutvonen throws a body punch but De Geno moves out of range.
De Geno scoring well with a low kick there.
De Geno misses with a low kick as Kutvonen jumps back.
De Geno tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Kutvonen counters with a nice double leg into side control. De Geno won't be happy with that.
Kutvonen scoring with punches and elbows.
De Geno is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Geno is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kutvonen connects with a decent elbow.
Kutvonen wants to control but De Geno is keeping him busy.
De Geno is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kutvonen is controlling him well.
De Geno taking a bit of punishment here - Kutvonen scoring with strikes.
Lusmu Kutvonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kutvonen in side control, throwing shots but De Geno defends.
De Geno gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
De Geno is trying to stand up.#T1#
Kutvonen landing punches.
Kutvonen working De Geno over with strikes here.
Kutvonen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can De Geno hang on?
A nice elbow there by Kutvonen.
You get the feeling that De Geno really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kutvonen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
De Geno is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
BOOM! Kutvonen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kutvonen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutvonen lands a big elbow.
Kutvonen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kutvonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kutvonen wants to control the pace but De Geno is squirming around nicely.
De Geno's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kutvonen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish De Geno? #T2#
Kutvonen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kutvonen with shots to the head and body - De Geno looks very uncomfortable down there.
De Geno wants to get back to his feet.
Kutvonen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. De Geno looks a forlorn figure.
De Geno is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
De Geno 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.
Kutvonen with good strikes from the mount here!
De Geno is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kutvonen wants to control the pace but De Geno is squirming around nicely.
Kutvonen raining down hammerfists from mount.
De Geno wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kutvonen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
De Geno's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T3#
De Geno is squirming around, avoiding Kutvonen's attempts to control the action.
De Geno is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Kutvonen wants to control the pace but De Geno is squirming around nicely.
De Geno is trying to stand.
Kutvonen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can De Geno hang on?
Kutvonen scoring with strikes but De Geno is staying in there.
De Geno takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kutvonen lands a couple of good shots and De Geno has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
De Geno is trying to get back to his feet but Kutvonen has full control of the position and if anything, De Geno has just worked his way into a worse spot.
De Geno is trapped and Kutvonen is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Kutvonen softening up his opponent with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Geno trying to get back to his feet but Kutvonen is in full control for now. #T4#
Well, with Kutvonen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before De Geno is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Kutvonen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kutvonen throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting De Geno!
Will Kutvonen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kutvonen throwing damaging strikes from the back! De Geno could be in trouble here!
De Geno trying to get back to his feet but Kutvonen is in full control for now.
Kutvonen punches De Geno on the ear.
Can De Geno hold on?! Kutvonen is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kutvonen misses with punches from the back.
De Geno trying to get back to his feet but Kutvonen is in full control for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kutvonen controlling the positon.
Kutvonen trying to control momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
De Geno tried to score with a low kick but Kutvonen checks it.
Jab from Kutvonen.
De Geno blocks a jab.
Kutvonen stuns De Geno with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kutvonen misses with a hook. De Geno ducked under it nicely.
De Geno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kutvonen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot.
De Geno drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Geno.
Kutvonen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Geno rather than just go for the knockout.
Kutvonen slips under a jab from De Geno.
Kutvonen defending well as De Geno loads up on a big left hand.
A jab lands there for De Geno.
De Geno dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kutvonen. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
De Geno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Geno throws a leg kick which misses Kutvonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kutvonen tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutvonen moves out of range of the body kick from De Geno.
Kutvonen feints the counter takedown.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from De Geno.
Kutvonen with the counter takedown but De Geno avoids it easily.
De Geno motions for Kutvonen to come forward. De Geno throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Kutvonen lands with a nice combination. De Geno backs away looking to recover.
De Geno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Geno misses with a body shot.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from De Geno.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from De Geno.
De Geno throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A swing and a miss from De Geno.
Kutvonen works over De Geno's head and body with a nice combination.#TD2#
Kutvonen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kutvonen prevents De Geno from getting back to his feet.
De Geno has momentary wrist control but Kutvonen slips an elbow through the middle.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but De Geno keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kutvonen sitting in guard here, content to control.
De Geno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
De Geno wants to stand and escape but Kutvonen is having none of it.
Kutvonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Geno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kutvonen postures up and lands a big shot to De Geno's brow.
De Geno is looking to stand up but Kutvonen isn't so interested in that idea.
Kutvonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De Geno wants to stand and escape but Kutvonen is having none of it.
De Geno keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
Kutvonen won't allow De Geno to get back to his feet.
Kutvonen is working De Geno over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kutvonen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Geno's head.
De Geno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kutvonen throwing strikes but missing.
De Geno is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kutvonen is controlling him. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutvonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Geno keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
Kutvonen stops De Geno from standing up.
Kutvonen trying to control but De Geno is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lusmu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kutvonen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but De Geno keeps moving.
De Geno wants to stand up but Kutvonen is controlling him.
Kutvonen trying to control but De Geno is working from the bottom.
De Geno wants to get back to his feet but Kutvonen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De Geno dips to his left and cracks Kutvonen with an uppercut!
De Geno just misses with a punch to the body.
De Geno lands a nice hook to Kutvonen's body. Kutvonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Geno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kutvonen fails with a takedown attempt.
De Geno fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kutvonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Geno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen shoots for a double leg takedown but De Geno sprawls well. He's pushed Kutvonen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Geno swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kutvonen lands a jab to De Geno's midsection.
Kutvonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De Geno connects with an inside leg kick.
De Geno swings for the body but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Pablo De Geno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kutvonen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lusmu Kutvonen.
I've got Kutvonen 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!

Lusmu Kutvonen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: SYN 1033 Obama vs Washington     
Date:   Nov 15, 2023
#R1#
Nice body punch from Kutvonen.
Hlervu throws a low kick, looking for Kutvonen's leg but Kutvonen calmly moves out of range.
Kutvonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hlervu.
Kutvonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hlervu throws a hook but Kutvonen blocks it.
Hlervu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kutvonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hlervu at a distance.
Hlervu throws a leg kick but Kutvonen checks it.
Kutvonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot.
Hlervu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Braynas Hlervu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hlervu misses with a looping left.
Kutvonen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hlervu throws a leg kick which misses Kutvonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kutvonen tries to avoid it.
Kutvonen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hlervu tries to avoid it but Kutvonen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hlervu to the ground. Hlervu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Hlervu misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hlervu defends it nicely.
Braynas Hlervu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lusmu Kutvonen.
Hlervu throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Kutvonen slips under a jab.
Kutvonen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hlervu with a body shot.
Kutvonen checks a leg kick.
Hlervu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kutvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hlervu.
Hlervu tries a low kick but Kutvonen avoids it.
Kutvonen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hlervu throws a looping overhand right but Kutvonen ducks down to avoid it.
Hlervu misses with a wild body shot.
Kutvonen moves out of range of the leg kick from Hlervu.
Kutvonen slips under a jab.
Kutvonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hlervu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hlervu scores with a body shot.
Kutvonen slips under a jab from Hlervu.
Kutvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hlervu.
Kutvonen shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
Hlervu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kutvonen. That did some damage!
Kutvonen slips under a jab.
Hlervu lands with a straight right. Kutvonen didn't see that one coming.
Hlervu 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!
Hlervu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kutvonen 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.
Hlervu lands a body shot.
Hlervu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hlervu misses with a low kick.
Hlervu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kutvonen throws out a counter right but Hlervu avoids it with no problem.
Kutvonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Hlervu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hlervu.
Hlervu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kutvonen.
Kutvonen swings for the body but Hlervu moves out of range.
Kutvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hlervu.
Hlervu misses with a low kick.
Kutvonen feints the counter takedown.
Hlervu lands with a hook. Kutvonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hlervu connects with a right hand. Kutvonen shakes it off.#T3#
Kutvonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hlervu throws a hook but Kutvonen avoids it easily.
Kutvonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hlervu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kutvonen slips a jab from Hlervu.
Kutvonen drops his hands momentarily and Hlervu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hlervu missing with a left hand there. Kutvonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kutvonen scores with a jab. Hlervu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kutvonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hlervu misses with a looping left.
Hlervu missing with a left hand there. Kutvonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Braynas Hlervu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kutvonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hlervu is just out of range.
Kutvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hlervu.
Hlervu just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Kutvonen catches Hlervu right on the button with a cross.
Hlervu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
Hlervu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kutvonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kutvonen feints the counter takedown.
Hlervu avoids the head kick by Kutvonen. #T4#
Kutvonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hlervu manages to avoid it.
Hlervu blocks a head kick by Kutvonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutvonen throws a right hand that misses
and Hlervu counters with a straight right hand.
Hlervu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hlervu misses with an uppercut.
Hlervu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kutvonen on the side of the head.
Kutvonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hlervu is just out of range.
Hlervu throws out a loose jab but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kutvonen swings for the body but Hlervu moves out of range.
Hlervu tests Kutvonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hlervu misses with a hook. Kutvonen ducked under it nicely.
Kutvonen walks into a jab.
Kutvonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hlervu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hlervu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hlervu misses with a straight right.
Hlervu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Braynas Hlervu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hlervu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Hlervu as he connects with a hook.
Hlervu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kutvonen on the side of the head.
Kutvonen moves out of range of the leg kick from Hlervu.
Hlervu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hlervu throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
Hlervu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kutvonen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hlervu has got the better of the exchanges.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
Hlervu lands with a good body shot.
Hlervu misses the shot to the body.
Kutvonen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hlervu throws an overhand right that lands on Kutvonen's shoulder, as Kutvonen tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kutvonen.
Hlervu throws a shot from downtown. Kutvonen moves away and avoids it.
Hlervu lands a head shot.
Kutvonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Hlervu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kutvonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hlervu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kutvonen.#T1#
Kutvonen takes a swing at Hlervu's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kutvonen. Hlervu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hlervu tries to land a leg kick but Kutvonen saw it coming and moves away.
Hlervu misses with an uppercut.
Kutvonen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hlervu rather than just go for the knockout.
Kutvonen slips under a jab.
Kutvonen slips a straight right by Hlervu.
Hlervu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kutvonen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD2#
Kutvonen gets a double leg takedown into Hlervu's guard.
Kutvonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kutvonen lands a couple of digs.
Hlervu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Kutvonen postures up in Hlervu's guard and throws a big left but Hlervu blocks it. #T2#
Kutvonen throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kutvonen throwing strikes but missing.
Hlervu looking to control.
Kutvonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hlervu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Hlervu keeps moving.
Kutvonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Kutvonen landing some decent shots from guard.
Kutvonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Kutvonen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hlervu's head.
Hlervu has momentary wrist control but Kutvonen slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Kutvonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Kutvonen lands a couple of digs.
Hlervu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kutvonen can do to turn this around?
Kutvonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kutvonen throws an elbow that misses. Hlervu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kutvonen's guard. Nice move by Hlervu!#REVR#
Hlervu won't allow Kutvonen to sweep him here.
Kutvonen wants to hit a sweep here but Hlervu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kutvonen there!
Kutvonen is trying to escape the mount.
Kutvonen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Kutvonen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kutvonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kutvonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kutvonen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kutvonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hlervu is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lusmu Kutvonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hlervu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Kutvonen throws a shot from downtown. Hlervu moves away and avoids it.
Kutvonen thuds a left hand into Hlervu's body.
Kutvonen scores with a hook to the body. Hlervu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab by Kutvonen.
Hlervu throws a big shot that misses.
Hlervu tries to work over Kutvonen's front leg with a kick but Kutvonen checks it.
No joy there for Kutvonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Kutvonen.
Hlervu stuffs the takedown.
Kutvonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hlervu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Hlervu misses.
Hlervu throws a body punch but Kutvonen moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hlervu misses the target.
Hlervu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hlervu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hlervu.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Hlervu misses the target.
Hlervu misses the jab.
Hlervu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kutvonen checks it well.
Kutvonen unleashes a big counter combination but Hlervu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hlervu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kutvonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hlervu avoids the head kick by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hlervu.
Hlervu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hlervu looks to land a left hand but Kutvonen moved out of range nicely.
Hlervu lands a head shot.
Hlervu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kutvonen's head backwards.
Kutvonen lands a jab to Hlervu's midsection.
Hlervu throws a leg kick but Kutvonen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kutvonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Hlervu takes a swing at Kutvonen's ribcage but misses.
Kutvonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A cross from Kutvonen lands.
Kutvonen throws a body punch but Hlervu moves out of range.
Kutvonen takes a swing at Hlervu's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hlervu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kutvonen is out of range and Hlervu settles back down.
Kutvonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Hlervu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kutvonen's sensitive parts.
Hlervu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kutvonen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Braynas Hlervu is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Hlervu misses.
Kutvonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hlervu.
Hlervu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hlervu.
And Kutvonen tries to counter it with a takedown but Hlervu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hlervu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hlervu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kutvonen throws a body punch but Hlervu moves out of range.
Kutvonen moves out of range as Hlervu strikes.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hlervu. Kutvonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hlervu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hlervu wants it to stay on the feet.
Hlervu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hlervu connects with a crisp jab.
Kutvonen checks a low kick from Hlervu.
A nice side step and Kutvonen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hlervu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hlervu misses with a looping left.
Hlervu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hlervu.
Hlervu moves away from the strike by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kutvonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kutvonen checks a leg kick nicely.
Kutvonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kutvonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hlervu's head backwards.
Kutvonen walks into a straight right hand from Hlervu.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hlervu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hlervu.
Kutvonen swings for the body but Hlervu moves out of range.
Hlervu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hlervu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kutvonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hlervu.
An attempted straight right counter from Hlervu misses the target.
Hlervu avoids the body shot from Kutvonen.
Hlervu throws a shot from downtown. Kutvonen moves away and avoids it.
Kutvonen is looking for the big counter here.
Hlervu throws a body shot but no joy.
Kutvonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good leg kick by Hlervu.
Hlervu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kutvonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kutvonen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hlervu with a body shot.
Hlervu moves forwards but Kutvonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Hlervu misses its intended target.
Kutvonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kutvonen shoots in for a double leg but Hlervu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Braynas Hlervu clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Kutvonen takes a swing at Hlervu's ribcage but misses.
Kutvonen defending well as Hlervu loads up on a big left hand.
Kutvonen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hlervu defends it well.
Hlervu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hlervu throws out a loose jab but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kutvonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hlervu throws a leg kick that misses.
Hlervu looks for the body kick but Kutvonen saw that one coming.
Hlervu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hlervu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hlervu wants to slow Kutvonen down by chopping away at his legs.
Hlervu misses with a looping left.
Kutvonen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #TD2#
Kutvonen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kutvonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kutvonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hlervu taking some punishment here, with Kutvonen in his half guard. #T1#
Ground and pound from Kutvonen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutvonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kutvonen working Hlervu over with strikes.
Hlervu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kutvonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kutvonen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hlervu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kutvonen.
Hlervu tries to get to full guard but Kutvonen has control of the leg. #T2#
Kutvonen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kutvonen prevents Hlervu from improving his position.
Kutvonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hlervu defending well though.
Kutvonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hlervu's head.
Lusmu Kutvonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kutvonen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kutvonen wants to control but Hlervu is keeping him busy.
Kutvonen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hlervu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kutvonen.
Hlervu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kutvonen. #T3#
Kutvonen content to stall in guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kutvonen throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kutvonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hlervu throws a big shot that misses.
Kutvonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hlervu.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from Hlervu.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hlervu.
Kutvonen misses with a few strikes there.
Hlervu lands the left hand.
Kutvonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
Kutvonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kutvonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kutvonen jabs Hlervu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hlervu scoring well with a low kick there.
Hlervu throws a body punch but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Hlervu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kutvonen connects with a nice looking jab.
A punch lands to the side of Kutvonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kutvonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hlervu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hlervu sizes up Kutvonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hlervu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kutvonen on the side of the head.
Kutvonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kutvonen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hlervu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hlervu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Lusmu Kutvonen 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!#R5#
Hlervu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kutvonen.
Hlervu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kutvonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hlervu throws out the jab.
Hlervu misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Kutvonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kutvonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hlervu.
Hlervu scores with a body shot.
Hlervu takes a swing at Kutvonen's ribcage but misses.
Kutvonen looks to land a combination. Hlervu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kutvonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hlervu.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from Hlervu.
Hlervu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kutvonen.
Nice defenses there by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hlervu misses with a wild body shot.
Kutvonen throws a nice looking combination but Hlervu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hlervu is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Kutvonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kutvonen scores with a jab to the body.
Hlervu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kutvonen. Kutvonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kutvonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kutvonen dives in for a single leg takedown but Hlervu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Kutvonen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hlervu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kutvonen is in Hlervu's guard.
Kutvonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hlervu is keeping the position for now.
Kutvonen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kutvonen throws a strike but Hlervu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kutvonen wants to sweep but no luck.
Kutvonen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kutvonen trying to control from half guard but Hlervu is working away. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Hlervu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kutvonen stands up over Hlervu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hlervu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutvonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kutvonen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hlervu's head.
Kutvonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Hlervu has wrist control.
Kutvonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kutvonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hlervu keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
Hlervu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Kutvonen throwing strikes from guard but Hlervu blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutvonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kutvonen pushes down on Hlervu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kutvonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hlervu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kutvonen is looking to advance position but Hlervu won't allow it.
Kutvonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kutvonen is keen to just control but Hlervu is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Some wild striking there from Kutvonen.
A slow jab from Hlervu misses its intended target.
Hlervu avoids the body shot from Kutvonen.
Hlervu missing with a left hand there. Kutvonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kutvonen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hlervu to score with a decent uppercut.
Hlervu jabs Kutvonen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hlervu throws the left hand but Kutvonen avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Hlervu throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Kutvonen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kutvonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Kutvonen postures up and lands a big shot to Hlervu's brow.
Kutvonen throwing strikes from guard but Hlervu blocks nicely.
Hlervu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lusmu Kutvonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kutvonen 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Braynas Hlervu!

Braynas Hlervu retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Braynas Hlervu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Lusmu Kutvonen spoke after the fight, saying 'I think this it is for me. Time to retire.'.

 

Event: SYN 1030 Ryoto vs Rod III     
Date:   Nov 05, 2023
#R1#
Kutvonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kutvonen. Haa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kutvonen scores with a hook.
Kutvonen 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.
Kutvonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kutvonen.
Haa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kutvonen just manages to avoid it.
Haa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kutvonen.
An attempted straight right counter from Haa misses the target.
Kutvonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kutvonen misses with a hook. Haa ducked under it nicely.
Haa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Kutvonen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kutvonen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kutvonen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Haa is trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kutvonen misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T1#
Haa regains half guard, as Kutvonen was trying to land strikes.
Haa is looking for a sweep. Kutvonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Haa wants to control but Kutvonen is keeping busy.
Kutvonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kutvonen throwing shots but Haa is blocking nicely.
Kutvonen wants to take a breather but Haa is having none of it.
Haa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kutvonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Haa keeping full guard, as Kutvonen tries to pass.
Kutvonen scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Haa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutvonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kutvonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haa is keeping the position for now.
Kutvonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Haa being controlled here, momentarily.
Kutvonen preventing the sweep.
Haa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kutvonen wants to pass the guard but Haa is keeping the position.#T3#
Kutvonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Haa keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kutvonen lands a head kick. Haa smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD2#
Kutvonen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Haa is trying to control Kutvonen's posture but Kutvonen avoids it.
Haa parries the strikes from Kutvonen easily there. Kutvonen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Haa to escape.
An elbow from Kutvonen crashes against the mat.
Haa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Kutvonen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kutvonen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Haa is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kutvonen wants to control but Haa is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Kutvonen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Haa seems a little lost for a moment, as Kutvonen dominates the positioning.
Kutvonen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kutvonen throws an elbow but Haa slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kutvonen lands some shots froms side control.
Kutvonen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kutvonen throws an elbow but Haa slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haa is trying to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Kutvonen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kutvonen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haa on the side of the head.
Kutvonen scores with a jab. Haa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kutvonen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Haa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kutvonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kutvonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haa.
Kutvonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kutvonen fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haa throws a leg kick but Kutvonen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kutvonen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Kutvonen tries for a takedown but Haa circles away easily
and Haa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kutvonen scores with a jab.
Kutvonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kutvonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kutvonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Haa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Haa throws out a loose jab but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haa feints and then cracks Kutvonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kutvonen down.
Haa throws a low kick, looking for Kutvonen's leg but Kutvonen calmly moves out of range.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Kutvonen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Haa scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haa misses with a straight right.
Kutvonen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Haa defends it well.
Kutvonen jabs at Haa's body.
Kutvonen misses with an uppercut.
Haa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Haa misses.
A left and a right from Kutvonen both land. Nice combination.
Nice straight punches there by Kutvonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kutvonen.
Haa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kutvonen with the counter takedown but Haa avoids it easily.
Kutvonen 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.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Haa.
Kutvonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haa as he jumps to the side.
Heismann Haa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lusmu Kutvonen.
Haa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kutvonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kutvonen lands with a good body shot.
Kutvonen loads up on a big right hand but Haa slips the punch.
Haa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kutvonen throws a combination that misses
and Haa counters with a nice uppercut.
Kutvonen lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Haa lands a body shot.
Haa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws out a loose jab but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kutvonen misses with a hook
and Haa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Kutvonen.
A slow jab from Kutvonen misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick from Haa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haa tries to work over Kutvonen's front leg with a kick but Kutvonen checks it.
And Kutvonen tries to counter it with a takedown but Haa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lusmu Kutvonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Haa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Haa looks to throw the jab but Kutvonen is out of range.
Kutvonen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kutvonen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kutvonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haa.
Kutvonen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fighters circling - Kutvonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen scores with a nice right hand.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haa looks for the body kick but Kutvonen saw that one coming.
Kutvonen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kutvonen. Haa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kutvonen throws a shot from downtown. Haa moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Haa delivers a nice body kick.
A big right from Kutvonen misses.
Kutvonen throws a body punch but Haa moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Haa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haa motions for Kutvonen to come forward. Haa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kutvonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Haa avoids it really well and circles away.
Kutvonen digs a good body shot into Haa's ribs.
Heismann Haa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Haa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haa wants it to stay on the feet.
Heismann Haa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Haa finds it's target.
Haa scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Haa.
Kutvonen slips under a jab from Haa.
Haa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kutvonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Kutvonen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Haa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Kutvonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Haa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kutvonen.
As Kutvonen backs away, Haa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Heismann Haa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lusmu Kutvonen.
Haa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lusmu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice defenses there by Haa.
Haa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kutvonen just manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen misses the jab.
A jab from Kutvonen misses.
A head kick misses from Kutvonen. #T4#
Kutvonen moves forwards but Haa connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Kutvonen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutvonen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Haa keeps moving.
Haa wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lusmu Kutvonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kutvonen 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 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!

A determined Lusmu Kutvonen didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

 

Event: SYN 1017 Seran vs Gein     
Date:   Sep 13, 2023
#R1#
Haa scores with a nice strike.
Kutvonen blocks a jab.
Kutvonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Haa moves out of range as Kutvonen strikes.
Nice defenses there by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haa.
Kutvonen throws a sloppy body shot
letting Haa counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Kutvonen.
Haa tries a head kick but it misses.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutvonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kutvonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kutvonen cracks Haa with an open hand slap.#T1#
Kutvonen with a jab.
Kutvonen misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kutvonen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kutvonen throws the left hand but Haa avoids the punch easily.
Kutvonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Haa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kutvonen digs a good hook to Haa's body.
Haa slips a jab from Kutvonen.
Haa throws a body shot but no joy.
Haa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haa flicks out a counter leg kick but Kutvonen steps away.
Kutvonen thuds a left hand into Haa's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haa.
Haa moves out of range as Kutvonen strikes.
Haa on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Kutvonen.
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!
Haa throws a leg kick but Kutvonen moved away.
Kutvonen misses with an uppercut.
Kutvonen checks the leg kick.
Haa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kutvonen lands a jab to the nose.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kutvonen, as that shot connected.
Haa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick misses from Kutvonen.
Haa scores with a nice body kick.
Haa delivers a nice body kick.
Kutvonen catches Haa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haa looks to land a right hand but Kutvonen moved out of range.
Kutvonen misses with a wild body shot.
Haa throws a fast counter high kick but Kutvonen manages to duck under it in time.#T3#
Haa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kutvonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Haa as he connects with a hook.
Haa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kutvonen connects with a body shot.
Kutvonen misses with a wild combination.
Haa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kutvonen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kutvonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kutvonen throws a body punch but Haa moves out of range.
Haa tries to land a front kick but Kutvonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick from Haa, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haa misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Kutvonen throws a shot from downtown. Haa moves away and avoids it.
Kutvonen scores with a nice right hand.
Haa scores with a decent looking hook.
Kutvonen looks to land a left hand but Haa moved out of range nicely.
Heismann Haa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kutvonen misses with a hook to the body
and Haa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kutvonen's knee momentarily.
Haa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kutvonen.
Haa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kutvonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kutvonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Kutvonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kutvonen swings widly with a right hand
and Haa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kutvonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Kutvonen is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kutvonen misses with a takedown
and Haa counters with a right hand from hell and Kutvonen is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heismann Haa!
A very excited looking Heismann Haa 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.
The defeated Lusmu Kutvonen had this to say: 'Suattaa vituttaa tai olla vituttamatta. Vuan tiältä myö tullaan, oottakeepa vuan!'.

 

Event: SYN 1010 Hlervu vs Cowan     
Date:   Aug 16, 2023
#R1#
Nice jab there from Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
Nice uppercut there from Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kutvonen scores with a hook to the body. Sitsongrit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Kutvonen moves out of range. #TD2#
Kutvonen drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kutvonen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Infamous Duranto Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kutvonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Kutvonen is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kutvonen is working Sitsongrit over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Kutvonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ES#
Sitsongrit scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kutvonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kutvonen lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsongrit's head back.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Kutvonen's shoulder, as Kutvonen tries to avoid the shot.
Kutvonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Kutvonen blocks it.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Kutvonen strikes.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit walks into a stiff left hand from Kutvonen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kutvonen slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.#T2#
Kutvonen misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Kutvonen throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Kutvonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kutvonen moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Kutvonen saw it coming and moves away.
Kutvonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for Kutvonen with that takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - Kutvonen had a free shot at his head there.
Kutvonen looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Kutvonen moved away.
Kutvonen 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.#T3#
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Kutvonen ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Kutvonen.
It looked like Sitsongrit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kutvonen.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Kutvonen lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Kutvonen is out of range.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kutvonen throws a good cross that connects.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
Kutvonen misses with the combination.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kutvonen ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
A big right from Kutvonen misses.
Kutvonen loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Kutvonen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sitsongrit sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kutvonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Kutvonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kutvonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES#
Sitsongrit kicks Kutvonen off and gets back to his feet.
Sitsongrit walks into a stiff left hand from Kutvonen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kutvonen checks a leg kick.
Kutvonen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lusmu Kutvonen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kutvonen looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Kutvonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Kutvonen checks it.
Kutvonen throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Kutvonen jumps back.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Kutvonen with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kutvonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Kutvonen right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen misses the jab.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Kutvonen avoids it.
Kutvonen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kutvonen catches Sitsongrit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kutvonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit. #T1#
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Kutvonen gets a takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit moves into full guard.
Kutvonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Sitsongrit has wrist control.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Kutvonen is controlling him.
Sitsongrit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kutvonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Sitsongrit controlling Kutvonen's posture. #ES#
Sitsongrit scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Kutvonen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kutvonen tries to bum rush Sitsongrit with a series of wild strikes but Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Kutvonen's shoulder, as Kutvonen tries to avoid the shot.
Kutvonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3##TD2#
Sitsongrit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutvonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sitsongrit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kutvonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
Kutvonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Kutvonen is controlling him.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Kutvonen tries to pass. #T4#
Kutvonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kutvonen landing with the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
Kutvonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kutvonen won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
Kutvonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sitsongrit looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kutvonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kutvonen trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kutvonen looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Kutvonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kutvonen misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Kutvonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kutvonen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kutvonen connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
Kutvonen takes one to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kutvonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kutvonen dips to his left and cracks Sitsongrit with an uppercut!
Kutvonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Kutvonen closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Kutvonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Kutvonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kutvonen throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen misses with a few strikes there.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kutvonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kutvonen throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsongrit tests Kutvonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Kutvonen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kutvonen lands a jab.
A big right from Kutvonen misses.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kutvonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kutvonen lands a right hook to the body.
Kutvonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kutvonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Kutvonen's leg but Kutvonen calmly moves out of range.
Kutvonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
Kutvonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kutvonen digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit walks into a stiff left hand from Kutvonen.
A swing and a miss from Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Kutvonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Kutvonen checks it.
Sitsongrit has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen lands with a nice body punch.
Lusmu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kutvonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Kutvonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kutvonen blocks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kutvonen.
A head kick misses from Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Kutvonen strikes.
Kutvonen 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. #T4#
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen cracks Sitsongrit with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Kutvonen with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Kutvonen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kutvonen checks it well.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Kutvonen moves away and avoids it.
Kutvonen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kutvonen cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lusmu Kutvonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kutvonen 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 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!

A relieved looking Lusmu Kutvonen 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 1000 Maluga vs Puno II     
Date:   Jul 04, 2023
#R1#
Branko misses with a takedown attempt - Kutvonen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kutvonen throws the left hand but Branko avoids the punch easily.
Branko fails with the takedown.
Kutvonen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Branko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Branko drives through with a takedown into Kutvonen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Branko looking to pass the guard.
Branko is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Branko won't allow Kutvonen to sweep him here. #SUB#
Branko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Branko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Branko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kutvonen keeping full guard, as Branko tries to pass.
Branko won't allow Kutvonen to sweep him here. #SUB#
Branko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kutvonen dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Branko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kutvonen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Branko wants to sweep here but Kutvonen controlling him for the moment. #T2##SUB#
Branko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Branko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Branko looking for a guillotine here but Kutvonen defends easily. #SUB#
Branko has an active guard here but Kutvonen has managed to pass into half guard.
Branko wants to sweep but Kutvonen has passed to side control!
Kutvonen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Branko some visible discomfort. #T3#
Branko trying to remain calm as Kutvonen controls from the top position.
Branko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kutvonen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Branko looking for submissions off his back.
Kutvonen is trying to control. Branko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kutvonen working over Branko with some ground and pound. Branko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kutvonen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kutvonen is pressing down on Branko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Branko is holding on for now.
Kutvonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Branko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kutvonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Branko is staying active underneath Kutvonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kutvonen connects with a nice short shot to Branko's temple.
Kutvonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Branko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kutvonen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Branko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Branko.
Kutvonen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Branko working for a triangle but Kutvonen defends it easily.
Branko keeping full guard, as Kutvonen tries to pass.
Kutvonen 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Branko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Branko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kutvonen to the mat! Kutvonen manages to get full guard.
Davdio Branko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Branko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Branko stopping the sweep attempt from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen keeps trying to improve his position.
Branko advances to half guard.
Kutvonen tries to get to full guard but Branko has control of the leg.
Kutvonen won't allow Branko to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen manages to get to full guard.
Branko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kutvonen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Branko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kutvonen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Branko has Kutvonen in his guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Kutvonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Branko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kutvonen has managed to get both his arms back between Branko's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Branko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kutvonen defends it easily.
Kutvonen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Branko isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kutvonen stacks Branko on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kutvonen!
My spies in The Infamous Duranto Gym inform me that Kutvonen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Branko takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kutvonen working the body and head with strikes.
Branko is not content to let Kutvonen control the position. #T2#
Branko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kutvonen's best efforts.
Kutvonen controlling the action here.
Kutvonen is pressing down on Branko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Branko is holding on for now.
Kutvonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Branko tries to roll over but Kutvonen keeps him under control.
Branko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kutvonen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Branko keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Branko isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kutvonen stacks Branko on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kutvonen!
Branko is looking for a sweep.
Branko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kutvonen off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Branko has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Kutvonen is in real trouble here. Branko gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Kutvonen is tapping out! Branko wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Davdio Branko!
In defeat, Lusmu Kutvonen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Suattaa vituttaa tai olla vituttamatta. Vuan tiältä myö tullaan, oottakeepa vuan!'.

 

Event: SYN 991 Olsen vs Seigel     
Date:   Jun 08, 2023
#R1#
Kutvonen misses with a double jab
and Hlervu counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Hlervu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kutvonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hlervu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kutvonen shoots in looking for a takedown but Hlervu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kutvonen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice shot by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hlervu! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen scores with a jab. Hlervu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kutvonen throws a nice looking combination but Hlervu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hlervu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hlervu! But no joy.
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown but Hlervu shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Hlervu jabs at Kutvonen's body.
Kutvonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
Kutvonen dives in for a single leg takedown but Hlervu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hlervu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lusmu Kutvonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Hlervu breaks the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Kutvonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kutvonen.
Hlervu throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from Kutvonen misses.
Kutvonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kutvonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hlervu.
Sloppy strikes from Kutvonen. Those never looked like landing.
Kutvonen shoots and misses
and Hlervu counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Hlervu takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Kutvonen misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hlervu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kutvonen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hlervu tries to avoid it but Kutvonen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hlervu to the ground. Hlervu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kutvonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kutvonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hlervu misses with a body shot.
Kutvonen moves out of range of the body kick from Hlervu.
Kutvonen throws a shot to the body.
Kutvonen connects with the punch.#T3#
Kutvonen fails to land the takedown.
Hlervu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kutvonen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kutvonen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kutvonen.#TD#
Kutvonen gets a takedown into half guard.
Hlervu tries to kick Kutvonen off but Kutvonen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Kutvonen trying to control from half guard but Hlervu is working away.
Kutvonen prevents Hlervu from standing back up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kutvonen scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Kutvonen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hlervu!
Hlervu tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kutvonen content just to control the position here.
Hlervu really wants to buck Kutvonen off and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that round.
That's time! Kutvonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hlervu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kutvonen shoots in for a double leg but Hlervu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hlervu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hlervu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kutvonen misses the shot to the body.
Kutvonen takes one on the button.
Hlervu throws a poor cross that misses
and Kutvonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Kutvonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hlervu manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hlervu's head.
Kutvonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hlervu is just out of range.#T1#
Kutvonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kutvonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot
and Hlervu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hlervu walks into a left hand.
Kutvonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kutvonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Hlervu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kutvonen cracks Hlervu with a good jab.
Kutvonen throws an overhand right that lands on Hlervu's shoulder, as Hlervu tries to avoid the shot.
Hlervu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hlervu wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Kutvonen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hlervu is trying to defend but Kutvonen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Hlervu is trying to stand up here but Kutvonen is controlling him well. #T2#
Kutvonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hlervu can do to turn this around?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kutvonen lands a nice short elbow.
Hlervu looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kutvonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hlervu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #ES2#
Hlervu kicks Kutvonen off and gets back to his feet.
Kutvonen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hlervu under the eye.#TD#
Kutvonen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hlervu sprawls well initially but Kutvonen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kutvonen is nestled in close to Hlervu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hlervu is in trouble now - Kutvonen has advanced to mount! #T3#
Kutvonen won't let Hlervu get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kutvonen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
You get the feeling that Hlervu really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kutvonen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hlervu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kutvonen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kutvonen unloading with bombs!
Hlervu wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kutvonen lands with some strikes.
Hlervu wants to get back to his feet.
Lusmu Kutvonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kutvonen tries to control but Hlervu wriggling away.
Kutvonen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kutvonen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4#
Hlervu is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kutvonen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hlervu's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hlervu is squirming around, avoiding Kutvonen's attempts to control the action.
The referee warns Hlervu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kutvonen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hlervu is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kutvonen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kutvonen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hlervu tries to buck Kutvonen off but he can't manage it.
Hlervu in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hlervu is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that second round.
That's time! Kutvonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Hlervu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kutvonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Lusmu Kutvonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Kutvonen tries for a takedown but Hlervu circles away easily
and Hlervu counters with a nice uppercut.
Kutvonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hlervu circles away quickly and effectively.
Kutvonen throws a big shot that misses.
Kutvonen misses with a hook
and Hlervu counters with a stiff right hand.
Kutvonen jabs at Hlervu's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen throws a hook but Hlervu avoids it easily.
Hlervu looks to land a left hand but Kutvonen moved out of range nicely.
Kutvonen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kutvonen fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Kutvonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Hlervu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hlervu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kutvonen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hlervu counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lusmu Kutvonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutvonen misses with a double jab.
Hlervu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#TD#
Kutvonen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Hlervu scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hlervu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hlervu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hlervu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kutvonen.
Hlervu looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kutvonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hlervu.
Hlervu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Hlervu ducks right into an uppercut from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown but Hlervu shows good takedown defense.
Kutvonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hlervu avoids it really well and circles away.
Hlervu flicks out a counter leg kick but Kutvonen steps away.
Hlervu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kutvonen swings for the body but Hlervu moves out of range.
Hlervu misses the jab.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Kutvonen. Beautiful body shot.
Kutvonen connects with a body shot.
Kutvonen throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the body from Kutvonen misses
and Hlervu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hlervu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hlervu throws out a counter right but Kutvonen avoids it with no problem.
Hlervu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kutvonen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hlervu defends it nicely.
Hlervu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kutvonen. #T4#
Kutvonen misses with a hook
enabling Hlervu to counter with a crisp jab.
Hlervu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kutvonen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hlervu is fending him off so far but Kutvonen persists. Nope, Hlervu circles away and we're back to standing.
Hlervu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
and Hlervu counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kutvonen! He's just covering up as Hlervu starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braynas Hlervu!
Braynas Hlervu is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Braynas Hlervu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Lusmu Kutvonen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Suattaa vituttaa tai olla vituttamatta. Vuan tiältä myö tullaan, oottakeepa vuan!'.

 

Event: SYN 988 Olsen vs Hoost     
Date:   May 26, 2023
#R1#
Albatross will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kutvonen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Albatross defends it well.
Nice shot lands for Kutvonen.
Kutvonen checks a low kick from Albatross.
Kutvonen flicks out a counter leg kick but Albatross steps away.
Kutvonen 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.
That kick from Kutvonen tenderised Albatross's leg. Albatross is trying to keep his angry face on.
Albatross lands a glancing blow to the side of Kutvonen's head.
Kutvonen misses with a straight right.
Albatross lands with an overhand left.#TD2#
Kutvonen scores with a takedown into Albatross's guard.
Kutvonen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kutvonen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Albatross's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albatross blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Kutvonen stalling. #T1#
Kutvonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Albatross does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, Kutvonen seems content to control.
Kutvonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kutvonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Albatross's head.
Albatross keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kutvonen is looking to advance position but Albatross won't allow it.
Kutvonen wants to control but Albatross is keeping him busy.
Kutvonen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kutvonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#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.
Albatross is looking to improve his position.
Kutvonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Albatross knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kutvonen on the ground.
Kutvonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Kutvonen throwing shots but Albatross is blocking nicely.
Albatross keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Kutvonen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Albatross blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kutvonen.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Albatross on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kutvonen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Albatross with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Albatross avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Kutvonen wants to pass to mount but Albatross is defending the position.
Albatross is not content to let Kutvonen control the position.
Kutvonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Albatross is refusing to be controlled, as Kutvonen sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Kutvonen there.
Kutvonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Albatross defending well though.
Kutvonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Albatross is looking for a sweep. Kutvonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Albatross taking some punishment here, with Kutvonen in his half guard.
Kutvonen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
It looks like Kutvonen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Albatross blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kutvonen. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kutvonen checks a leg kick nicely.
Albatross throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kutvonen moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD2#
Kutvonen gets a double leg takedown into Albatross's guard.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Albatross keeps moving.
Kutvonen stopping the sweep attempt from Albatross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kutvonen checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Kutvonen feints and as Albatross raises his hands in defense, Kutvonen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Albatross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kutvonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Kutvonen throwing strikes from guard but Albatross blocks nicely.
Kutvonen passes Albatross's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Albatross is staying active underneath Kutvonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross is looking to control Kutvonen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Albatross avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Kutvonen there.
Kutvonen is keen to just control but Albatross is a slippery customer.#T1#
Kutvonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kutvonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kutvonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kutvonen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lusmu Kutvonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Albatross is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Kutvonen there.
Kutvonen controlling the action here.
Kutvonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Albatross's head.
Albatross has hold of Kutvonen's hands but Kutvonen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kutvonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kutvonen in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Albatross on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kutvonen is keen to just control but Albatross is a slippery customer.
Kutvonen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Albatross on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Albatross tries to get out of the position.
Albatross is refusing to be controlled, as Kutvonen sits in half guard.
Kutvonen is taking a breather. Albatross says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Albatross scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Albatross moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Kutvonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kutvonen.#T3#
Kutvonen scores with the left hand. Albatross knows he should have avoided that one.
Kutvonen checks a low kick from Albatross.
Kutvonen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Albatross counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kutvonen's knee momentarily.
Albatross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albatross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Albatross.#TD2#
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kutvonen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Albatross looking for a sweep but Kutvonen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kutvonen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kutvonen with good strikes from the mount here!#T4#
Kutvonen with good strikes from the mount 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!
A nice elbow there by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen landing punches.
Kutvonen punching from mount but Albatross doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Albatross wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kutvonen.
Albatross taking shots to the head.
Kutvonen working the ground and pound effectively.
Kutvonen controlling from mount.
Kutvonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Albatross is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.#R3#
Albatross moves out of range as Kutvonen strikes.
Albatross misses with a wild body shot.
Kutvonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kutvonen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Albatross under the eye.
Albatross walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Albatross keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Albatross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Albatross.
Kutvonen with the counter takedown but Albatross avoids it easily.
Kutvonen slips a straight right by Albatross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kutvonen. Albatross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kutvonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Albatross quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kutvonen misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Kutvonen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Albatross sprawls well initially but Kutvonen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kutvonen trying to control from half guard but Albatross is working away. #T1#
Albatross keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kutvonen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kutvonen connects with a nice short shot to Albatross's temple.
Kutvonen trying to pass the guard but Albatross defending well.
Albatross keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kutvonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kutvonen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Albatross blocking the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Kutvonen dominating with strikes here.
Kutvonen lands a big shot there that rocks Albatross but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Albatross is working to get back to half guard.
Kutvonen lands a heavy elbow.
Kutvonen with a couple of short strikes.
Kutvonen connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC2#Albatross is rocked!
Kutvonen landing shots from mount.
Oh Albatross is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kutvonen loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Albatross scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Kutvonen land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Kutvonen stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lusmu Kutvonen!
Lusmu Kutvonen is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Lusmu Kutvonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SYN 983 Choke vs. Danger     
Date:   May 10, 2023
#R1#
Mfer throws out a leg kick but Kutvonen moves out of range and Mfer only half commits.
Kutvonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mfer circles away quickly and effectively.
Mfer tries a quick counter leg kick but Kutvonen is wise to it.
Mfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer punishes Kutvonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Mfer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kutvonen checks it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mfer on the side of the head.
Mfer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kutvonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Kutvonen misses its target.
Kutvonen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kutvonen slips under a jab from Mfer.
Kutvonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mfer.
Nice cross by Mfer.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer checks a leg kick.
Kutvonen misses with the combination.
Mfer feints a counter leg kick.
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Mfer misses with a hook.
Kutvonen lands a slapping body shot.
Kutvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mfer.
Mfer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kutvonen will feel that in the morning.
Kutvonen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mfer thuds his shin into the meat of Kutvonen's side.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mfer.
Mfer misses with an uppercut
and Kutvonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mfer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kutvonen momentarily.
Jab from Mfer.
Kutvonen misses with a takedown
and Mfer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer throws a hook to the side of Kutvonen's head but Kutvonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mfer misses with a straight right.
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mfer as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lusmu Kutvonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutvonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Kutvonen saw that one coming.
Mfer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kutvonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mfer's head.
Kutvonen throws a series of punches but Mfer moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mfer.
Mfer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kutvonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mfer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kutvonen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kutvonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mfer momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kutvonen.
Nice defenses there by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A combination from Kutvonen does no damage.
Kutvonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Mfer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kutvonen. That did some damage!
Kutvonen throws a shot from downtown. Mfer moves away and avoids it.
Mfer throws the left hand but Kutvonen avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Mfer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
Mfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen connects with a body shot that sends Mfer's belly button to the back.
Mfer misses with a straight left.
Mfer throws a front kick aimed at Kutvonen's knee but Kutvonen avoids it well.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Mfer.
Kutvonen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kutvonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mfer momentarily.
Mfer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Kutvonen cracks a nice hook into Mfer's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.
Mfer tries to move into range but Kutvonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mfer moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Kutvonen blocks the leg kick.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Kutvonen looking to score a takedown here. Mfer is defending well but Kutvonen drives through and ends up in Mfer's guard.#T4#
Mfer looking to control.
Kutvonen won't allow Mfer to get back to his feet.
Kutvonen stopping the sweep attempt from Mfer.
Mfer is still trying to improve position.
Mfer is looking to stand up but Kutvonen isn't so interested in that idea.
Mfer is controlling Kutvonen's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kutvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mfer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kutvonen slips under a jab from Mfer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ispa Mfer 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#
Kutvonen swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Mfer counter with a right hand.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot that snaps Mfer's head back.
Mfer takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD#
Kutvonen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mfer to the ground. Kutvonen is now in Mfer's guard.
Kutvonen being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mfer looking to control.
Mfer keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
Mfer is pulling down on Kutvonen's head to control his posture.
Kutvonen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kutvonen works over Mfer with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Mfer trying to control the position.
Kutvonen landing with the ground and pound.
Kutvonen prevents Mfer from getting back to his feet.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mfer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mfer wants to sweep but no luck.
Mfer is looking to sweep but instead, Kutvonen has passed into half guard.
Mfer is holding on to half guard well.
Kutvonen working Mfer over with strikes.
Kutvonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kutvonen trying to control from half guard but Mfer is working away.
Mfer tries to roll over but Kutvonen keeps him under control.#T2#
Kutvonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mfer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kutvonen.
Mfer is looking to improve his position.
Mfer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mfer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mfer has hold of Kutvonen's hands but Kutvonen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mfer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kutvonen is working away from the top position though.
Kutvonen stops Mfer from getting back to his feet.
Mfer wants to control but Kutvonen is keeping busy.
Mfer is trying to stand. #T3#
Mfer trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kutvonen manages to pass to mount!
Mfer is trying desperately to improve position.
Kutvonen breaks from Mfer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kutvonen lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kutvonen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kutvonen tries to control but Mfer wriggling away.
Mfer is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Mfer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kutvonen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kutvonen lands a couple of good shots and Mfer has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC#Mfer is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kutvonen has the hooks in. Mfer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mfer is still in real trouble! Can Kutvonen finish him?
Kutvonen is landing big shots and Mfer is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lusmu Kutvonen!
A victorious Lusmu Kutvonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SYN 971 Maluga vs. Lomax     
Date:   Mar 29, 2023
#R1#
Kutvonen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Haa counters with a nice leg kick.
Haa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Haa moves away from the strike by Kutvonen.
Jab, jab by Haa - just one landing.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutvonen misses with a wild combination.
Kutvonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haa.
Kutvonen lands with a cross. #TD#
Kutvonen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutvonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Haa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kutvonen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Haa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kutvonen.
Haa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kutvonen. #T1#
Haa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kutvonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kutvonen throws an elbow that misses. Haa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kutvonen's guard. Nice move by Haa!#REVB#
Kutvonen pulls Haa in close to prevent any damage.
Haa won't allow Kutvonen to sweep him here.
Kutvonen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kutvonen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kutvonen being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Kutvonen managing to control the position.
Kutvonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haa is one step ahead there. #T3#
Kutvonen controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Haa misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haa. Kutvonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Kutvonen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Haa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Haa won't allow Kutvonen to pass to mount.
Kutvonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Haa's head.
Kutvonen with the ground and pound but Haa uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T4#
Kutvonen throws an elbow that misses. Haa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kutvonen's guard. Nice move by Haa!#REVB#
Kutvonen wants to sweep but no luck.
Kutvonen trying to control the position.
Kutvonen is controlling Haa's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kutvonen is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kutvonen chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Haa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kutvonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kutvonen throws a good cross that connects.
Kutvonen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haa's waist but Haa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kutvonen off to one side.
Haa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kutvonen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kutvonen.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kutvonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Haa, which made it look bad. #TD#
Kutvonen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kutvonen lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutvonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Haa wants to sweep but no luck.
Haa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Kutvonen'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.
Lusmu Kutvonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kutvonen postures up in Haa's guard and throws a big left but Haa blocks it.
Kutvonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kutvonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kutvonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haa managing to control the position.
Kutvonen looking to sit in guard and control but Haa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Kutvonen 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.
Haa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Haa is fighting to break Kutvonen's control of his arms but Kutvonen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kutvonen 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##T3#
Kutvonen is keen to just control but Haa is a slippery customer.
Haa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen looks to land a strike but Haa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Haa is looking to sweep but instead, Kutvonen has passed into half guard.
Kutvonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haa can do to turn this around?
Ground and pound from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Haa to regain full guard.
Kutvonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kutvonen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Haa has momentary wrist control but Kutvonen slips an elbow through the middle.
Haa wants to sweep but no luck.
Kutvonen throws an elbow that misses. Haa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kutvonen's guard. Nice move by Haa!#REVB#
Kutvonen is adopting a defensive guard.
Haa preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Haa throws a front kick that sends Kutvonen stumbling back into the cage.
Kutvonen throws an overhand right that lands on Haa's shoulder, as Haa tries to avoid the shot.
Haa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kutvonen throws out the jab.
Haa wants to counter with a clinch but Kutvonen pushes him away.
Kutvonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen throws a series of punches but Haa avoids them all with ease. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Haa enables Kutvonen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Haa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Haa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kutvonen's guard. #REVB#
Kutvonen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kutvonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kutvonen throws a strike but Haa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kutvonen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Haa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Haa won't allow Kutvonen to sweep him here.
Haa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Heismann Haa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kutvonen is trying to hold Haa in close to prevent damage but Haa has managed to pass into half guard.
Kutvonen keeping hold of Haa's head, controlling as best he can.
Kutvonen trying to control but Haa postures up.
Kutvonen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
Kutvonen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Haa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Haa's back!
Kutvonen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Haa doesn't escape.
Haa wants to control his opponent's hands but Kutvonen gets his hands free.
Lusmu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haa is keeping busy.
I would not like to be Haa right now. #T4#
Kutvonen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Haa for as long as he can get away with.
Kutvonen avoiding Haa 's attempts to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kutvonen keeps control of the position as Haa tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lusmu Kutvonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kutvonen, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!

An out of breath Lusmu Kutvonen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SYN 961 Hlervu vs. Kutvonen     
Date:   Feb 24, 2023
#R1#
Hlervu tests Kutvonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kutvonen sizes up Hlervu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A left and a right from Hlervu both land. Nice combination.
Kutvonen shoots in looking for a takedown but Hlervu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kutvonen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hlervu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hlervu looks to throw the jab but Kutvonen is out of range.
Hlervu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kutvonen duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hlervu misses the shot to the body.
Hlervu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kutvonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kutvonen with a nice calf kick.
Kutvonen looks to throw the jab but Hlervu is out of range.
Hlervu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kutvonen clobbers Hlervu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hlervu throws a shot from downtown. Kutvonen moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Hlervu slips under a jab from Kutvonen.
Hlervu misses with a straight right.
Braynas Hlervu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kutvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hlervu slips a jab from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen slips under a jab.
Hlervu throws a jab but it's blocked by Kutvonen. #TD2#
Kutvonen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hlervu was covering up waiting for the punch and Kutvonen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kutvonen won't allow Hlervu to sweep him here.
Hlervu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hlervu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kutvonen is one step ahead there.
Hlervu is trying to keep Kutvonen in close. #T2#
Hlervu pulls Kutvonen in close to prevent any damage.
My spies in The Infamous Duranto Gym inform me that Kutvonen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kutvonen wants to pass the guard but Hlervu is keeping the position.
Kutvonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kutvonen is fighting to break Hlervu's control of his arms but Hlervu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kutvonen trying to control but Hlervu is working from the bottom.
Hlervu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kutvonen.
Hlervu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kutvonen prevents Hlervu from getting back to his feet.
Kutvonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kutvonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hlervu working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hlervu throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Kutvonen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hlervu quickly recovers to half guard.

Hlervu manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kutvonen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3#
Hlervu blocks a body shot from Kutvonen.
Hlervu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kutvonen blocking some punches.
Hlervu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kutvonen lands a left hand.
Kutvonen is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from Kutvonen.
A frustrated look appears on Kutvonen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hlervu lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Kutvonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kutvonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Hlervu lands a nice shot to the body.
Kutvonen scores with a nice strike.
Kutvonen scores with the left hand. Hlervu knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kutvonen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kutvonen cracks Hlervu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kutvonen blocks a jab.#T4#
Hlervu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
Hlervu throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
Hlervu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hlervu.
Kutvonen moves away from the strike by Hlervu.
Hlervu takes a swing at Kutvonen's ribcage but misses.
Hlervu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from Hlervu misses.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from Hlervu.
Hlervu lands a head shot.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
Kutvonen cracks Hlervu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hlervu throws a looping overhand right but Kutvonen ducks down to avoid it.
Kutvonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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 Braynas Hlervu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hlervu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kutvonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hlervu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hlervu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kutvonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kutvonen lands a jab.
Braynas Hlervu is winning the standup battle so far.
Kutvonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kutvonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kutvonen 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.
Kutvonen misses with a body punch
and Hlervu counters with a stiff right hand.
Hlervu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kutvonen throws the left hand but Hlervu avoids the punch easily.
Kutvonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kutvonen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hlervu is looking to improve his position.
Kutvonen working Hlervu over with strikes.
Hlervu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hlervu is controlling Kutvonen's posture.#T1#
Kutvonen with a nice head shot there.
Hlervu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kutvonen controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hlervu pulls Kutvonen in close to prevent any damage.
Kutvonen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hlervu controls Kutvonen momentarily but Kutvonen frees himself. #ES#
Hlervu pushes Kutvonen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick but Hlervu moved away.#T2#
Kutvonen catches Hlervu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hlervu thuds his right hand into Kutvonen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen feints the counter takedown.
Kutvonen moves away from the strike by Hlervu.
Hlervu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kutvonen.
Kutvonen misses with an uppercut.
Kutvonen lands a jab to the head.
Hlervu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kutvonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Hlervu takes one on the button.
Kutvonen misses with a left hand
and Hlervu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kutvonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hlervu.
Hlervu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kutvonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hlervu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Hlervu as Kutvonen shoots in.
Kutvonen connects with a leg kick.
Kutvonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hlervu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hlervu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#Kutvonen is rocked!
Hlervu throws an overhand right that lands on Kutvonen's shoulder, as Kutvonen tries to avoid the shot.
Kutvonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Hlervu finish him?
Kutvonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kutvonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hlervu.
Hlervu ducks under a wild hook from Kutvonen.
Hlervu sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Kutvonen's defenses. It connects perfectly with Kutvonen's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Braynas Hlervu!
Braynas Hlervu retains his bantamweight title!
Braynas Hlervu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Lusmu Kutvonen spoke after the fight, saying 'Suattaa vituttaa tai olla vituttamatta. Vuan tiältä myö tullaan, oottakeepa vuan!'.

 

Event: SYN 952 Minuar vs. Takahashi     
Date:   Jan 22, 2023
#R1#
Kutvonen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kutvonen duly obliges.
Dreth blocks a jab.
Dreth half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dreth tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kutvonen defends well and Dreth ends up having to push Kutvonen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dreth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
Kutvonen misses with a punch to the body.
Dreth tries a body shot but Kutvonen blocks it.
Kutvonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dreth backwards.
Kutvonen wants to take the fight to the mat but Dreth manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dreth is leaning against Kutvonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kutvonen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dreth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kutvonen throws a shot from downtown. Dreth moves away and avoids it.
Kutvonen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A clash of legs there as Kutvonen blocks the low kick.
Kutvonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dreth.
Dreth throws a chopping leg kick but Kutvonen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dreth goes for a double leg but Kutvonen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kutvonen continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valen Dreth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dreth pushes Kutvonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kutvonen prevents a body shot from Dreth.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kutvonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutvonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dreth scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Kutvonen blocking some punches.
Dreth blocks a body shot from Kutvonen.
A shot in the inside from Dreth.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dreth as Kutvonen tries to tie him up.
Kutvonen is trying to push Dreth away but Dreth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dreth.
Kutvonen lands a left hand.
Kutvonen tries to break the clinch but Dreth is controlling the position.
Kutvonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dreth backwards.
Kutvonen cracks Dreth with a nice body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kutvonen has Dreth pushed against the cage.
Dreth misses with a punch on the inside.
Dreth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kutvonen just leaning against Dreth, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kutvonen 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.#BC2#
Kutvonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Kutvonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
Kutvonen jabs at Dreth's body.
Dreth throws a body punch but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Dreth moves out of range as Kutvonen strikes.
Dreth fails with an attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Dreth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kutvonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dreth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kutvonen throws an overhand right that lands on Dreth's shoulder, as Dreth tries to avoid the shot.
Kutvonen tries to work over Dreth's front leg with a kick but Dreth checks it. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kutvonen enables Dreth to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kutvonen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dreth wants to control from the top but Kutvonen keeps moving.
Dreth preventing the sweep. #T3#
Dreth trying to control but Kutvonen is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dreth looking to pass the guard.
Kutvonen is looking to sweep but instead, Dreth has passed into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kutvonen is looking to control Dreth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kutvonen avoid being mounted?
Kutvonen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kutvonen.
Kutvonen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dreth throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lusmu Kutvonen 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#
Dreth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dreth goes for a double leg but Kutvonen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kutvonen continues to drive forward.
Kutvonen tries to work over Dreth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dreth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dreth lands a body punch in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kutvonen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kutvonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dreth struggles to land a body shot inside as Kutvonen controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dreth has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dreth.
Kutvonen wants a takedown.
Kutvonen misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen is working Dreth over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Kutvonen manages to break the clinch.
Kutvonen checks a leg kick nicely.
Dreth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kutvonen.
Valen Dreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutvonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Kutvonen misses with a few strikes there.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Kutvonen misses.
Dreth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kutvonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kutvonen throws a jab when Dreth was well out of range.
Dreth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dreth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Kutvonen blocks the leg kick.
Kutvonen scores with the left hand. Dreth knows he should have avoided that one.
Dreth scores with a leg kick.
Dreth connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kutvonen. Kutvonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Donk. Dreth catches Kutvonen right on the button with a cross.
Dreth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Kutvonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kutvonen.
Kutvonen stuffs the takedown attempt from Dreth. Dreth gets slowly back to his feet.
Kutvonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kutvonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dreth.
Kutvonen takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Dreth moves into the clinch.#T2#
Kutvonen tries a body shot but Dreth blocks it.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Kutvonen. #BC#
Dreth breaks from the clinch.
Dreth misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kutvonen! But no joy.
Kutvonen tries to bum rush Dreth with a series of wild strikes but Dreth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Kutvonen backs away, Dreth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dreth throws a low kick but Kutvonen moves out of range easily.
Kutvonen throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by Kutvonen. Beautiful body shot.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kutvonen as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valen Dreth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutvonen looks to land a right hand but Dreth moved out of range.
Dreth lands a body shot.
Kutvonen works Dreth's body with a nice hook.
Dreth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kutvonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Kutvonen gets a takedown into half guard.
Kutvonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Kutvonen is keen to just control but Dreth is a slippery customer.
Kutvonen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dreth!
Kutvonen lands a couple of good shots and Dreth has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dreth breaks Kutvonen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreth preventing the sweep.
Dreth wants to control from the top but Kutvonen keeps moving.
Kutvonen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Kutvonen is trying to control the position but Dreth postures up.
Dreth won't allow Kutvonen to sweep him here.
Kutvonen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kutvonen wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing that Dreth has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kutvonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kutvonen wants to sweep but no luck.
Kutvonen has momentary wrist control but Dreth slips an elbow through the middle.
Kutvonen working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lusmu Kutvonen 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.#R3#
Kutvonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kutvonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dreth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kutvonen is out of range.
Dreth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kutvonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circling - Kutvonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dreth tried to counter with a leg kick but Kutvonen avoided it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dreth.
Kutvonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kutvonen lands with a right hand.
Kutvonen is looking to slow Dreth down with leg kicks.
Dreth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Kutvonen.
Dreth with a nice calf kick.
Dreth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kutvonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Kutvonen misses.
Kutvonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dreth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dreth as he avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Kutvonen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dreth's half guard.#T1#
Kutvonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dreth keeps working.
Ground and pound from Kutvonen.
Dreth manages to get to full guard.
Kutvonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Dreth is retaining full guard.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dreth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dreth keeping full guard, as Kutvonen tries to pass.
Kutvonen pushes down on Dreth's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dreth is staying active underneath Kutvonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kutvonen moves into full mount! Dreth won't be happy about that!
Kutvonen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dreth's face.
Dreth tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Kutvonen lands a big elbow.
Dreth is trying to escape the mount.
Kutvonen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dreth can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dreth tries to reverse the position but Kutvonen maintains control.
Kutvonen landing shots from mount.
Kutvonen controlling from mount.
Kutvonen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T4#
Dreth is working to get back to half guard.
Kutvonen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kutvonen controlling the position easily from mount.
Lusmu Kutvonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kutvonen lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dreth is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
A telegraphed right hand from Dreth misses the target.
Kutvonen moves forwards but Dreth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dreth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kutvonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kutvonen cracks Dreth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dreth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As Dreth backs off Kutvonen throws a huge counter combo but Dreth manages to avoid it all.
Kutvonen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kutvonen duly obliges.
Kutvonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kutvonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Dreth half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dreth throws a hook but Kutvonen avoids it easily.
Dreth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kutvonen's head backwards.#TD2#
Kutvonen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dreth did well to prevent Kutvonen getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dreth moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dreth keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
Kutvonen wants to pass the guard but Dreth is keeping the position.#T1#
Dreth is trying to keep Kutvonen in close.
Kutvonen landing some decent shots from guard.
Kutvonen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving. #SUB#
Dreth has his foot on Kutvonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kutvonen works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kutvonen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kutvonen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dreth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kutvonen works to advance to full mount. Dreth defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dreth is trying desperately to improve position.
Kutvonen landing strikes from the mount.
Dreth manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kutvonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kutvonen throwing shots but Dreth is blocking nicely.
Kutvonen prevents Dreth from improving his position.
Kutvonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kutvonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kutvonen wants to control but Dreth is keeping him busy. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dreth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dreth.
Kutvonen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kutvonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kutvonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Dreth defending well as Kutvonen loads up on a big left hand.
Kutvonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kutvonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dreth throws a good cross that connects.
Dreth throws a low kick but Kutvonen moves out of range easily.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Dreth throws a solid leg kick but Kutvonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dreth.
Kutvonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dreth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5##TD2#
Kutvonen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Valen Dreth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kutvonen postures up.
Kutvonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dreth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dreth 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.
Kutvonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kutvonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Dreth keeps moving.
Kutvonen postures up in Dreth's guard and throws a big left but Dreth blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T1#
Kutvonen misses with a looping right.
Kutvonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dreth dives in and grabs Kutvonen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kutvonen pushes down on Dreth's head and hops out.
Kutvonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kutvonen checks the leg kick.
Dreth throws a chopping leg kick but Kutvonen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kutvonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dreth manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dreth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dreth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kutvonen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kutvonen wants it to stay on the feet.
Kutvonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Dreth's head.
Dreth takes one to the side of the head.
Kutvonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dreth avoids the body shot from Kutvonen. #T2#
Kutvonen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valen Dreth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutvonen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dreth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kutvonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Kutvonen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dreth tried to score with a low kick but Kutvonen checks it.
Kutvonen lunges at Dreth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dreth's hand.
Kutvonen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dreth slips a straight right by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dreth is out of range and Kutvonen settles back down.
Dreth throws a low kick but Kutvonen moves out of range easily.
Kutvonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dreth throws a nice looking combination but Kutvonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Kutvonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kutvonen checks the leg kick.#T3#
Kutvonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kutvonen slips under a jab from Dreth.
Dreth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a right and a left that Dreth avoids nicely.
Dreth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kutvonen.
Kutvonen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dreth.
Dreth tries to move into range but Kutvonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kutvonen thuds a left hand into Dreth's body.#TD2#
Kutvonen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kutvonen showed some decent athleticism there.
Kutvonen prevents Dreth from improving his position.
Kutvonen lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Kutvonen is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Dreth actively working from the bottom here.
Lusmu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Dreth actively working from the bottom here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kutvonen trying to control the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lusmu Kutvonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kutvonen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!

Lusmu Kutvonen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SYN 947 Abner vs. Aorigele     
Date:   Jan 01, 2023
#R1#
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kutvonen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lius jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kutvonen misses the jab.
Kutvonen looks to throw the jab but Liu is out of range.
Kutvonen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kutvonen 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.
Liu tests Kutvonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kutvonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Liu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kutvonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Kutvonen tries to counter it with a takedown but Liu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Liu throws a hook but Kutvonen avoids it easily.
Kutvonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Kutvonen moves away and avoids it.
Kutvonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Kutvonen moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu throws a good cross that connects.
Balagot Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutvonen moves out of range as Liu strikes.#TD2#
Kutvonen gets a double leg takedown into Liu's guard.
Kutvonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kutvonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kutvonen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Kutvonen with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liu has momentary wrist control but Kutvonen slips an elbow through the middle.
Kutvonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kutvonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kutvonen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutvonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kutvonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kutvonen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kutvonen postures up and lands a big shot to Liu's brow.
Kutvonen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Liu keeps moving. #T2#
Kutvonen throwing strikes but missing.
Kutvonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kutvonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Liu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kutvonen on the ground.
Kutvonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A low kick from Liu is predictable there #TD2#
so Kutvonen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kutvonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kutvonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kutvonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Liu keeps moving.
Kutvonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kutvonen distracts Liu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kutvonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kutvonen trying to control but Liu is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kutvonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Liu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Liu misses with a hook.#TD2#
Liu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kutvonen to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Liu pushes Kutvonen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Liu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kutvonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Kutvonen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Liu backs up against the cage.
Liu 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.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Balagot Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kutvonen lands with a right hand.
Kutvonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
Kutvonen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kutvonen slips a jab from Liu.
Liu with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lusmu Kutvonen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Kutvonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kutvonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Kutvonen's head but Kutvonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Kutvonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Liu throws out a powerful jab.
Liu lands an overhand right.
A big left from Liu misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Kutvonen lands a jab to the nose.
Kutvonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Kutvonen slips a straight right by Liu.
Kutvonen misses with a straight right. #T1#
Kutvonen lands with a shot to the body.
Kutvonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Kutvonen.
Liu throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Kutvonen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Liu is retaining full guard.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Liu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kutvonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kutvonen trying to control but Liu is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Liu keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully. #T2#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Liu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kutvonen misses the shot to the body.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from Liu.
Kutvonen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Liu back to the cage. Kutvonen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Kutvonen is just out of range.
Kutvonen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Balagot Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Kutvonen slips a jab from Liu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutvonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kutvonen slips under a jab.#T3#
Kutvonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kutvonen lands an overhand right.
Liu throws a hook but Kutvonen blocks it.
Kutvonen slips a jab from Liu.
Liu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kutvonen is out of range.
Kutvonen misses with a low kick.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kutvonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot.
A jab from Liu misses.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Liu moves out of range as Kutvonen strikes.
Kutvonen takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Kutvonen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Liu kicks Kutvonen off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Kutvonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liu throws a body punch but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Liu - just one landing.
Kutvonen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liu is fending him off so far but Kutvonen persists. Nope, Liu circles away and we're back to standing.
Kutvonen scores with a jab.
Kutvonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Liu scores with a decent looking hook.
Kutvonen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kutvonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liu misses with an uppercut. Kutvonen saw that one coming.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Kutvonen.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kutvonen throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Liu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
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 Balagot Liu 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#
Liu tests Kutvonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Liu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kutvonen throws a hook but Liu blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kutvonen misses the target.
Liu throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kutvonen.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kutvonen.
Kutvonen with the counter takedown but Liu avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Kutvonen misses its intended target.
Kutvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.
Kutvonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Kutvonen defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Liu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Liu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Liu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kutvonen. #T1#
Kutvonen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kutvonen trying to control the position but Liu is working away.
Kutvonen throws an elbow but Liu slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kutvonen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kutvonen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kutvonen cracks Liu with a big elbow.
Liu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Liu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kutvonen. #T2#
Kutvonen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kutvonen in side control, throwing shots but Liu defends.
Liu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kutvonen connects with a decent elbow.
Kutvonen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kutvonen looks up at the clock and then as Liu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kutvonen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kutvonen wants to control but Liu is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Kutvonen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kutvonen working the head with strikes.
Kutvonen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T3#
Kutvonen is looking to take a break and control but Liu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Liu is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kutvonen lands a nice forearm strike.
The strikes coming from Kutvonen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kutvonen trying to control the position but Liu is working away.
Kutvonen lands a nice forearm strike.
Liu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kutvonen.
Kutvonen cracks Liu with a big right hand but Liu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T4#
Kutvonen working the strikes but Liu uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kutvonen trying to control from Liu's half guard. Liu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kutvonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Liu keeps moving.
Kutvonen with a nice head shot there.
Lusmu Kutvonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kutvonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liu keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
Kutvonen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen 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#
Kutvonen misses with a wild body shot.
Kutvonen works over Liu's head and body with a nice combination.#TD2#
Kutvonen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Liu kicks Kutvonen off and gets back to his feet.
Kutvonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Kutvonen misses with a combination
and Liu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kutvonen scores with a sloppy right hand. Liu should have avoided that one.
Kutvonen throws a right and a left that Liu avoids nicely.
Liu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kutvonen's hands.
Kutvonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kutvonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kutvonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.#TD2#
Kutvonen gets a takedown into half guard.
Kutvonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Kutvonen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Liu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a strike but Liu avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kutvonen lands a couple of digs.
Kutvonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kutvonen landing some decent shots from guard.
Kutvonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kutvonen throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Liu keeps moving.
Liu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kutvonen wants to pass the guard but Liu is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Liu throws the left hand but Kutvonen avoids the punch easily.
Kutvonen slips a jab from Liu.
Kutvonen cracks Liu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Liu cracks Kutvonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kutvonen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liu delivers a nice body kick.
Kutvonen scores with a body shot.
Liu ducks right into an uppercut from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.#T3#
Kutvonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Liu throws a shot to the body.
Liu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
so Kutvonen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Liu pushes Kutvonen off and gets back to his feet.
Kutvonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Kutvonen misses.
Liu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kutvonen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kutvonen is looking to score with low kicks.
Liu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Liu dodges the punch combination from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Liu lands with an overhand left.
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Kutvonen. #T4#
Liu throws out a loose jab but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kutvonen lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kutvonen misses the target.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kutvonen scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Kutvonen.
Liu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Liu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kutvonen slips under a jab from Liu.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Liu is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Liu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kutvonen throws an overhand right that lands on Liu's shoulder, as Liu tries to avoid the shot.
Liu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu misses with a straight right.
Kutvonen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Liu defends it well.
Liu misses with an uppercut
and Kutvonen counters with a nice body shot.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Kutvonen's head but Kutvonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Kutvonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Lusmu Kutvonen 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Liu cracks Kutvonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kutvonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Liu lands a head shot.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Kutvonen moved out of range nicely.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Kutvonen.
Liu is looking to score with low kicks.
Liu lands a lovely overhand right.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Kutvonen's head but Kutvonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liu checks a low kick from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kutvonen blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Liu.
Kutvonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kutvonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Liu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kutvonen slips a jab from Liu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick but Liu moved away.
Liu is looking to counter with head kicks.
Liu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kutvonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Kutvonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Liu circles away quickly and effectively.
Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Kutvonen slips a jab from Liu.
Kutvonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Liu as he avoids it easily.
Liu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Liu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Liu lands with an overhand left.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kutvonen slips under a jab.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kutvonen.
Kutvonen moves away from the strike by Liu. #CL2#
Liu gets tackled into the cage by Kutvonen. Kutvonen maintains the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen blocking some punches.
Liu fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Liu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kutvonen has him pressed against the cage.
Kutvonen misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Liu working aggressively here.
Kutvonen looking to slow down the pace here.
Liu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Liu swings away with an uppercut that 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!
Liu lands a shoulder strike.
Liu misses with some punches.
Kutvonen wants a takedown.
Kutvonen taking a breather.
Liu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Liu as Kutvonen tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Kutvonen has clasped his hands together around Liu's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ground and pound from Kutvonen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Liu is not content to let Kutvonen control the position.
Kutvonen working the head with strikes.
Kutvonen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Liu defending against the ground and pound.
Kutvonen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kutvonen is looking to take a break and control but Liu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kutvonen throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kutvonen is chipping away with strikes.
Kutvonen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Liu is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kutvonen is controlling him well.
Liu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kutvonen working the ground and pound.
Lusmu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kutvonen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Let's hope that Kutvonen 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.

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 Balagot Liu.
I think Kutvonen 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!

An out of breath Lusmu Kutvonen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SYN 940 Maluga vs. Johnson III     
Date:   Nov 30, 2022
#R1#
Kidd lands with a shot to the body.
Kidd tries to clinch up but Kutvonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Killer Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutvonen moves away from the strike by Kidd.
Kidd misses with a wild body shot.
Kidd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen keeps the fight on the outside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kutvonen 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.
Kidd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kutvonen tried to score with a low kick but Kidd checks it.
Kutvonen tests Kidd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kidd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kutvonen throws a right and a left that Kidd avoids nicely.
Kutvonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kutvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kidd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kutvonen.
Kidd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kutvonen.
Kidd drops his hands momentarily and Kutvonen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Kutvonen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutvonen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Kidd is controlling Kutvonen's trapped leg to prevent Kutvonen from advancing to side control.
Kutvonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Kidd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kidd controlling the position well.
Kidd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kutvonen is working away from the top position though.
Kidd taking some punishment here, with Kutvonen in his half guard.
Kidd is trying to get back to full guard.
Kutvonen slows the pace down in half guard.
Kidd pushes Kutvonen off looking to stand but Kutvonen dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kutvonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kidd looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kutvonen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kidd tries to get to full guard but Kutvonen has control of the leg.
Kutvonen is thwarting Kidd's attempts to control the position.
Kutvonen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kutvonen throwing shots but Kidd is blocking nicely. #T3#
Kutvonen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kidd is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kidd works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kidd looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutvonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kutvonen throwing strikes but missing.
Kutvonen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kidd pulls Kutvonen in close to his closed guard and prevents Kutvonen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kutvonen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kidd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kutvonen.
Kidd pulls Kutvonen in to control the position.
Kutvonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Kutvonen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Kidd keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kidd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kidd looking to control.
Kidd looking for a sweep. Not yet Kidd, not yet.
Kidd is trying to keep Kutvonen in close. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kutvonen slips under a jab from Kidd.
Kidd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kidd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kidd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kidd swings for the body but Kutvonen moves out of range. #CL2#
Kutvonen forces Kidd back against the cage and clinches.
Kutvonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kidd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kutvonen working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen 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#
Kutvonen works over Kidd's head and body with a nice combination.
Kidd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kutvonen.
Lusmu Kutvonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kutvonen takes one to the side of the head.
Kutvonen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kidd has time to react.
Kidd throws a lazy right hand but Kutvonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kidd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kutvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kidd throws a jab but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Kidd misses with a body shot.
Kidd is looking to wear down Kutvonen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kutvonen misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Kidd.
Kutvonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kidd connects with a body shot.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook 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!
Kidd misses with an uppercut.
Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but Kutvonen is just out of range.
Kutvonen feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Kidd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Killer Kidd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but Kutvonen is just out of range.
Kutvonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kutvonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kidd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a nice looking combination but Kidd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kidd is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kutvonen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kutvonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kidd swings for the body but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Kidd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kidd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kidd chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD2#
Kutvonen gets a double leg takedown into Kidd's 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!
Kutvonen preventing the sweep.
Kutvonen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kidd pulls Kutvonen in to control the position.
Kutvonen lands a couple of digs.
Kutvonen with a nice head shot there.
Kutvonen postures up in Kidd's guard and throws a big left but Kidd blocks it.
Kutvonen won't allow Kidd to get back to his feet.
Kutvonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Kutvonen is working Kidd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kidd controlling Kutvonen's posture.
Kidd looking to control but Kutvonen passes into half guard.
Kidd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kutvonen is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Kutvonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kidd wants to control but Kutvonen is keeping busy.
Kutvonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kutvonen slips a nice elbow through Kidd's hands, connecting with Kidd's forehead.
Kutvonen is trying to control. Kidd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kutvonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kidd is trying to get back to full guard.
Kutvonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kidd defending well though.
Kidd is looking for a sweep. Kutvonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Kidd is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kutvonen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kutvonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kutvonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kutvonen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kidd to regain full guard.
Kutvonen working some strikes from top position.
Kidd is pulling down on Kutvonen's head. It's preventing any offense from Kutvonen, at least for the moment.
Kutvonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kutvonen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kutvonen is pushing down on Kidd's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kidd is fighting to maintain full guard but Kutvonen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kutvonen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kidd trying to control but Kutvonen postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kidd throws a leg kick but Kutvonen moved away.
Kidd takes a swing at Kutvonen's ribcage but misses.
Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but Kutvonen is just out of range.
Kidd throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kutvonen counters with a left and a right that stings Kidd.
Kidd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kidd.
Kutvonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kidd.
Kidd walks into a stiff left hand from Kutvonen.
Kidd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kutvonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Kidd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kidd throws a body shot but no joy.
Kidd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kidd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kutvonen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kutvonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kidd stuffs the takedown.
Kidd scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Kutvonen.
Kidd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kidd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kutvonen slips under a jab.
Kutvonen throws out a loose jab but Kidd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kutvonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kutvonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kutvonen defending well as Kidd loads up on a big left hand.
Kidd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kidd throws the left hand but Kutvonen avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Kutvonen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kutvonen wants to take a breather but Kidd is having none of it.
Kutvonen drops an elbow to the side of Kidd's head.
Kidd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kutvonen is working away from the top position though.
Kutvonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Killer Kidd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kidd is refusing to be controlled, as Kutvonen sits in half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kutvonen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kutvonen is pressing down on Kidd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kidd is holding on for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kidd is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kutvonen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kutvonen's back!
Kidd avoiding Kutvonen 's attempts to control his hands.
Kidd is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Kidd has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kutvonen has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kutvonen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Kutvonen tries to get to full guard but Kidd has control of the leg.
Kidd is keen to just control but Kutvonen is a slippery customer.
Kutvonen wants to get back to full guard.
Kidd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kutvonen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kutvonen wants to improve his position but Kidd is controlling well.
Lusmu Kutvonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kutvonen trying to control here.
Kutvonen is trying to get back to full guard.
Kutvonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kutvonen trying to control here.
Kidd takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#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.
Kutvonen wants to improve his position but Kidd is controlling well.
Kidd thows a huge punch but Kutvonen dodges it nicely.
Kutvonen is trying to get back to full guard.#SU#
Kidd escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kidd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kidd connects with a body shot.
Lusmu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kutvonen defending well as Kidd loads up on a big left hand.
Kidd throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Kutvonen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kutvonen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kidd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kutvonen's corner is telling him to maintain position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Killer Kidd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kutvonen 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!

After winning the bout, Lusmu Kutvonen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SYN 935 Randleman vs. Dionisy     
Date:   Oct 26, 2022
#R1#
Kutvonen moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab from Kutvonen misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Kutvonen slips under a jab.
Kutvonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kutvonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sitsongrit seems keen to control Kutvonen's posture.
Sitsongrit's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kutvonen trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES#
Sitsongrit wriggles free and stands up.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Kutvonen misses.#T1#
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Kutvonen saw it coming and moves away.
Kutvonen looks for a takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Kutvonen moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Sitsongrit backing away here, and Kutvonen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kutvonen moves away.
Kutvonen checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Kutvonen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2##ES#
Sitsongrit kicks Kutvonen off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutvonen blocks the body kick.
Kutvonen scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kutvonen throws out the jab.
Good work by Kutvonen as he checks the leg kick.
Kutvonen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sitsongrit with a body shot.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Sitsongrit sizes up Kutvonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kutvonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sitsongrit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kutvonen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kutvonen misses the jab.
Kutvonen moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Kutvonen. Kutvonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit jabs Kutvonen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Kutvonen's shoulder, as Kutvonen tries to avoid the shot.
Kutvonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Kutvonen's head.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kutvonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Kutvonen's shoulder, as Kutvonen tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kutvonen! But no joy.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Kutvonen's ribs.
Sitsongrit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kutvonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kutvonen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Detkhunjon Sitsongrit 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#
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Kutvonen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kutvonen lands in his opponent's guard.
Kutvonen trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
My spies in The Infamous Duranto Gym inform me that Kutvonen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kutvonen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sitsongrit trying to keep a closed guard but Kutvonen is proving a slippery customer.
Kutvonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Kutvonen is having none of it.
Kutvonen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lusmu Kutvonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kutvonen stops Sitsongrit from standing up.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving. #T1#
Kutvonen lands a couple of digs.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but no luck. #ES#
Sitsongrit has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kutvonen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Kutvonen avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kutvonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kutvonen can do to turn this around?
Kutvonen takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Kutvonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Kutvonen moved away.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kutvonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Kutvonen staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
Kutvonen throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen walks into a left hand. #TD2#
Kutvonen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.
Kutvonen lands a couple of elbows.
Kutvonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kutvonen advances to half guard. #T4#
Sitsongrit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit is holding on to half guard well.
Kutvonen is stalling here. Sitsongrit is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kutvonen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sitsongrit has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The referee asks Sitsongrit politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sitsongrit prefers to stall for the moment though.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Sitsongrit decides to stand back up. Sitsongrit steps back and let's Kutvonen get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Kutvonen is out of range.
Kutvonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lusmu Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Kutvonen saw that one coming.
Kutvonen with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Kutvonen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Kutvonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kutvonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Detkhunjon Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Kutvonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Kutvonen's head.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kutvonen shoots in but Sitsongrit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kutvonen tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Kutvonen misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Kutvonen avoids it.
It seemed like Kutvonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kutvonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Kutvonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit cracks Kutvonen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit delivers a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Kutvonen misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Kutvonen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit tries a head kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Kutvonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Good shot there by Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
Kutvonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
It seemed like Kutvonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kutvonen tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away easily
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lusmu Kutvonen.
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!
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit 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.
Kutvonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kutvonen.
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Kutvonen shoots in.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but Kutvonen avoided it.
Kutvonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Kutvonen throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Kutvonen moved out of range.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Kutvonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Kutvonen's head back.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Kutvonen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit defends it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Kutvonen misses with a takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kutvonen is defended easily by Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kutvonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kutvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Detkhunjon Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Kutvonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kutvonen's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Sitsongrit punishes Kutvonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kutvonen on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Kutvonen off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.#T1#
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Kutvonen looks for a takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Kutvonen staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit 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 moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Kutvonen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sitsongrit.#T2#
Sitsongrit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kutvonen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Kutvonen slips the punch.#CL#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Kutvonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Kutvonen missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
Kutvonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kutvonen in his tracks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Kutvonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lusmu Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped Kutvonen's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Kutvonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kutvonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Kutvonen knows he should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Kutvonen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Kutvonen ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Detkhunjon Sitsongrit had his way with Lusmu Kutvonen in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5##CL#
Kutvonen tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Kutvonen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kutvonen is controlling him.
Kutvonen cracks Sitsongrit with a solid left hand.
Kutvonen passes Sitsongrit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kutvonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kutvonen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up but Kutvonen is controlling him
Nice strikes from Kutvonen there.
Sitsongrit tries to kick Kutvonen off but Kutvonen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Kutvonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sitsongrit is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kutvonen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sitsongrit trying to control from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand.
Kutvonen is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sitsongrit looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kutvonen wants to take a breather but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Sitsongrit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kutvonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kutvonen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lusmu Kutvonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Kutvonen moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Kutvonen's leg. Kutvonen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Kutvonen. Kutvonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kutvonen. That did some damage!
Kutvonen connects with a body shot.#T3#
Kutvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kutvonen blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
Kutvonen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Sitsongrit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kutvonen lands a shot to the body.
Kutvonen is looking to control Sitsongrit's arms but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kutvonen has his back to the cage.
Sitsongrit gets underhooks to prevent Kutvonen's takedown attempt.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lusmu Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Kutvonen cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot.
Kutvonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands. #T4#
Kutvonen tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Kutvonen back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen stalls.
Kutvonen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kutvonen continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Stalling in the clinch from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Kutvonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kutvonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Kutvonen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kutvonen cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot.

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 Detkhunjon Sitsongrit.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sitsongrit, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Detkhunjon Sitsongrit!

Detkhunjon Sitsongrit retains his bantamweight title!
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit 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.
Lusmu Kutvonen was interviewed post fight and said 'Suattaa vituttaa tai olla vituttamatta. Vuan tiältä myö tullaan, oottakeepa vuan!'.

 

Event: SYN 932 CDB vs. Steve III     
Date:   Oct 07, 2022
#R1#
Kutvonen throws a head kick that misses.
Branko shoots for a double leg takedown but Kutvonen sprawls well. He's pushed Branko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little jabbing left from Kutvonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Branko dives in and grabs Kutvonen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kutvonen pushes down on Branko's head and hops out.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kutvonen as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Kutvonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branko slips under a jab.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kutvonen enables Branko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kutvonen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kutvonen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Branko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko looking to pass the guard.
Kutvonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Branko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Branko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kutvonen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Branko has Kutvonen in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Branko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Branko is looking for a triangle but Kutvonen pushes his legs off easily.
Branko wants to sweep here but Kutvonen controlling him for the moment.
Branko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kutvonen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kutvonen trying to control the position here. #T2#
Branko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kutvonen is keeping the position for now.
Kutvonen seems keen to control Branko's posture.
Branko wants to pass the guard but Kutvonen is keeping the position.
Branko stopping the sweep attempt from Kutvonen.#SUB#
Branko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kutvonen keeping full guard, as Branko tries to pass. #T3#
Branko is working hard here to advance position.
Kutvonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Branko manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kutvonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Branko wants to hit a sweep here but Kutvonen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Branko there!
Branko sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Branko wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Branko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kutvonen pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Branko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Branko actively working from the bottom here.
Branko is looking for a sweep. Kutvonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kutvonen in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kutvonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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 Davdio Branko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Branko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kutvonen swivels and escapes.
Kutvonen leaves Branko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kutvonen slaps away a takedown attempt from Branko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kutvonen throws out a counter right but Branko avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutvonen throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#It looks like Davdio Branko has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen lands a big head kick that sends Branko to the canvas! Kutvonen follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lusmu Kutvonen!
A victorious Lusmu Kutvonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SYN 927 Sector vs. Joad     
Date:   Sep 09, 2022
#R1#
A cross from Golovkin lands.
Golovkin misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Kutvonen misses the target.
Vadim Golovkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Golovkin.
A slow jab from Golovkin misses its intended target.
Golovkin cracks Kutvonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kutvonen 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. #CL2#
Golovkin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Golovkin has a couple of punches blocked by Kutvonen.
Golovkin has a couple of punches blocked by Kutvonen.
Golovkin throws a head punch that misses.
Golovkin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kutvonens head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin.
Kutvonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Golovkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kutvonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Kutvonen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kutvonen is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin.
Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Golovkin misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Golovkin. #T1#
Kutvonen blocks an uppercut.
Golovkin scores with a shot to the side of Kutvonen's head.
Golovkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kutvonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kutvonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards. #TD#
Kutvonen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Golovkin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Golovkin wants to stand up but Kutvonen is controlling him.
Kutvonen postures up.
Golovkin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kutvonen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kutvonen is pulling down on Golovkin's head. It's preventing any offense from Golovkin, at least for the moment.
Kutvonen wants to sweep here but Golovkin controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Golovkin wanted to stand there but Kutvonen had control of the position.
Golovkin won't allow Kutvonen to sweep him here. #SU2#
Golovkin stands up and waves to Kutvonen to follow him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kutvonen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kutvonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Golovkin throws a leg kick but Kutvonen moved away.
Golovkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Golovkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kutvonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Golovkin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Golovkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Golovkin is countered with a crisp right hand from Kutvonen that sends him to the canvas! Kutvonen follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC#Golovkin is rocked!#T3#
Kutvonen scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Golovkin is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Kutvonen can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lusmu Kutvonen!
A relieved looking Lusmu Kutvonen 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 920 Leifsson vs. CDB II     
Date:   Aug 05, 2022
#R1#
Kutvonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haa counters with a nice leg kick.
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haa as he jumps to the side.
Haa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a body punch but Haa moves out of range.
A big right from Kutvonen misses. #CL#
Haa gets tackled into the cage by Kutvonen. Kutvonen maintains the clinch.
Kutvonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haa.#TD#
Kutvonen is trying to trip Haa. He has hold of a leg but Haa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kutvonen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kutvonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kutvonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kutvonen 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 had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kutvonen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Haa keeps moving.
Kutvonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Haa is retaining full guard.
Kutvonen lands a couple of elbows.
Haa is pulling down on Kutvonen's head to control his posture.
Kutvonen chips away with some ground and pound.
Kutvonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutvonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Haa keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kutvonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haa is keeping the position for now.
Kutvonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kutvonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Haa pulls Kutvonen in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kutvonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Heismann Haa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haa misses with a body kick.
Kutvonen tries to clinch up
and Haa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Kutvonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kutvonen misses the target.
Kutvonen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Haa to counter with a crisp jab.
Haa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kutvonen digs a good body shot into Haa's ribs.
Haa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kutvonen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kutvonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kutvonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kutvonen misses with a low kick.
Kutvonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kutvonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kutvonen swings for the body but Haa moves out of range.
Kutvonen loads up on a big right hand but Haa slips the punch.#T4#
Kutvonen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutvonen throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kutvonen missing with a left hand there. Haa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kutvonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kutvonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Haa misses.
Haa checks a low kick from Kutvonen.
Haa misses with a hook. Kutvonen ducked under it nicely.
Kutvonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Haa on the side of the head.#CL#
Kutvonen closes the distance and pushes Haa back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haa.
Haa tries to work over Kutvonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haa is leaning against Kutvonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Haa misses with a body punch.
Haa tries a body shot but Kutvonen blocks it.
Haa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
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 Lusmu Kutvonen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kutvonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Haa looks to land a right hand but Kutvonen moved out of range.
Haa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Haa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kutvonen misses with a takedown attempt
and Haa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kutvonen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Haa circles away.
Kutvonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haa. Haa obviously looking to wear him down.
Kutvonen misses with a hook. Haa ducked under it nicely.
And Haa responds with a good body kick, but Kutvonen manages to step out the way in time.
Kutvonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Haa blocks a jab.#TD#
Kutvonen gets a takedown into half guard.
Haa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kutvonen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kutvonen's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutvonen tries to roll but Haa sticks to his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Haa controlling the positon.#T1#
Haa doesn't have the hooks in and Kutvonen manages to turn into his guard.
Haa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kutvonen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kutvonen is looking to stall here but Haa recovers full guard.
Kutvonen chips away with some ground and pound.
Haa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kutvonen with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Kutvonen throws a strike but Haa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Haa postures up.
Kutvonen controlling the position.
Haa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kutvonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haa is one step ahead there. #T3#
Haa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kutvonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Haa's guard. #REVR#
Kutvonen postures up in Haa's guard and throws a big left but Haa blocks it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kutvonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Haa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Haa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haa throws a body kick that misses.
Haa thows a body kick. Kutvonen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haa.
Haa connects with a leg kick.
Haa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kutvonen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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 Lusmu Kutvonen 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#
Haa misses with a straight right.
Heismann Haa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Haa as Kutvonen shoots in.
Kutvonen misses with an uppercut
and Haa counters with a straight right hand.
Haa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kutvonen moves to clinch but Haa breaks away
and Haa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Kutvonen rushes Haa and presses him up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kutvonen.
Haa working aggressively here.
Haa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kutvonen has Haa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Haa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haa cracks Kutvonen with a nice body shot.
Haa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kutvonen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lusmu Kutvonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haa tries a body shot but Kutvonen blocks it. #T1#
Kutvonen misses with some punches.
Haa scores with a shot to the side of Kutvonen's head.
A short uppercut from Haa.
Haa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kutvonen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Haa can turn it around.
Haa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kutvonen's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Haa. #BC2#
Haa breaks the clinch.
Haa throws a body shot but no joy.
Kutvonen blocks a jab.
Kutvonen throws a solid leg kick but Haa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kutvonen.
A big left from Haa misses.
Haa looks to land a left hand but Kutvonen moved out of range nicely.
Haa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kutvonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haa.
Kutvonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kutvonen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHaa.
Kutvonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kutvonen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Heismann Haa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Haa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kutvonen lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutvonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Haa tries to sprawl out of it but Kutvonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kutvonen tries to clinch but Haa is having none of it.
Haa flicks out a counter leg kick but Kutvonen steps away.
Kutvonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haa.
Kutvonen misses with a straight right.
Haa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haa moves away.
Haa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A leg kick checked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen tries to counter with a takedown but Haa is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Kutvonen throws a big shot that misses.
And Haa responds with a good body kick, but Kutvonen manages to step out the way in time.
Kutvonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kutvonen misses with a jab to the body
enabling Haa to counter with a crisp jab.
Kutvonen misses with a left hand
and Haa counters with a nice uppercut.
Kutvonen misses with a takedown
and Haa counters with a nice uppercut.
Kutvonen misses with a wild body shot.
Lusmu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haa throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
Kutvonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haa manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen misses with a hook
and Haa counters with a nice uppercut.
Haa throws a head kick that misses.
Haa throws a wild body kick that Kutvonen sees coming a mile off.
Haa throws a leg kick but Kutvonen checks it.
Kutvonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Haa thumps Kutvonen with a low kick.
Kutvonen misses with a hook
and Kutvonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kutvonen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Haa lands a nice hook to Kutvonen's body. Kutvonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutvonen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Haa misses with a low kick.
No luck for Kutvonen with that takedown attempt.
Haa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kutvonen.#TD#
Haa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Haa keeping full guard, as Kutvonen tries to pass.
Kutvonen stays in close to Haa's body and controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heismann Haa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kutvonen 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!

Our winner, Lusmu Kutvonen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SYN 914 Maluga vs. Leifsson 3     
Date:   Jul 10, 2022
#R1#
Driftwood blocks a jab.
Driftwood wants to land a leg kick but Kutvonen is out of range.
A good leg kick by Driftwood.
Driftwood falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Kutvonen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Driftwood won't be happy with that.
The strikes coming from Kutvonen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kutvonen trying to control the action but Driftwood is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driftwood manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kutvonen's best efforts.
Kutvonen trying to control the action but Driftwood is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Kutvonen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Driftwood on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kutvonen stops Driftwood from getting back to his feet.
Kutvonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Driftwood has hold of Kutvonen's hands but Kutvonen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kutvonen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kutvonen thows a huge punch but Driftwood dodges it nicely.
Kutvonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Driftwood's head.
Driftwood regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Driftwood keeps moving. #T2#
Kutvonen preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutvonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kutvonen trying to move into half guard but instead Driftwood has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Kutvonen pulls Driftwood in close to prevent any damage.
Kutvonen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Infamous Duranto Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kutvonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Driftwood wants to control from the top but Kutvonen keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Driftwood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Driftwood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Driftwood defending well as Kutvonen loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick lands for Driftwood.
Kutvonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kutvonen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Driftwood tries to avoid it but Kutvonen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Driftwood to the ground. Driftwood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kutvonen takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Driftwood goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Driftwood misses with a straight left.
Driftwood throws a head kick that misses.
Kutvonen misses with an uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Kutvonen blocks the leg kick.
Kutvonen feints the counter takedown.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from Driftwood.
Driftwood ducks down and throws a hook 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!
A combination from Kutvonen does no damage.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kutvonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Driftwood avoids the body shot from Kutvonen.
Driftwood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Driftwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driftwood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Driftwood moves out of range as Kutvonen strikes.
Kutvonen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Driftwood. That one must have hurt.
Kutvonen misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otis Driftwood dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Driftwood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Otis Driftwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutvonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Driftwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Driftwood misses with a body kick.
Kutvonen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good leg kick by Driftwood.
Kutvonen cracks Driftwood with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from Driftwood.
Kutvonen misses with a looping right.
Driftwood checks a low kick from Kutvonen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kutvonen. Driftwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Driftwood 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 Kutvonen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kutvonen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driftwood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kutvonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Driftwood misses with a leg kick.
Driftwood tries to work over Kutvonen's front leg with a kick but Kutvonen checks it.
Kutvonen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driftwood tries a low kick but Kutvonen avoids it.#T1#
Kutvonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Driftwood misses with a head kick.
Driftwood scores with a sloppy right hand. Kutvonen should have avoided that one.
Driftwood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Driftwood looks to land a left hand but Kutvonen moved out of range nicely.
Driftwood defending well as Kutvonen loads up on a big left hand.
Driftwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Kutvonen misses the target.
Driftwood throws out a loose jab but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Driftwood.
A low kick from Driftwood misses
and Kutvonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Driftwood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kutvonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kutvonen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Driftwood defends it well.
Driftwood throws a leg kick which misses Kutvonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kutvonen tries to avoid it.
Kutvonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Driftwood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Driftwood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driftwood pushes Kutvonen away with a front kick.
Driftwood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Driftwood fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kutvonen is out of range.
Driftwood feints and then cracks Kutvonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kutvonen down.
Driftwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Kutvonen misses with a looping left.
Driftwood misses with a head kick.
Kutvonen goes for a double leg but Driftwood avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Driftwood continues to drive forward.
Driftwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kutvonen.
Kutvonen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Driftwood pinned against the cage. Driftwood gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kutvonen jabs at Driftwood's body.
A lazy body kick from Driftwood #TD2#
and Kutvonen counters with a single leg into guard. Driftwood didn't expect that.

Driftwood uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T3#
Kutvonen checks a low kick from Driftwood.
A telegraphed right hand from Driftwood misses the target.
Driftwood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Driftwood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kutvonen can do to turn this around?
Kutvonen throws a front kick aimed at Driftwood's knee but Driftwood avoids it well.
Kutvonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Driftwood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Otis Driftwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lusmu Kutvonen.
Driftwood lands with a cross.
Driftwood throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good work by Kutvonen as he checks the leg kick.
Kutvonen feints the counter takedown.
Kutvonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Driftwood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Driftwood lands a jab to the head.
Driftwood checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kutvonen is looking to score with low kicks.
Kutvonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Driftwood but Driftwood pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Driftwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Driftwood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Driftwood scores with a jab. Kutvonen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kutvonen looks to throw the jab but Driftwood 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!
Kutvonen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kutvonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Driftwood throws out a loose jab but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Kutvonen there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Driftwood, as that shot connected.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driftwood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Driftwood scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kutvonen shoots in but no luck this time.
Driftwood lands with a hook. Kutvonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kutvonen scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otis Driftwood dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kutvonen moves forwards but Driftwood connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Driftwood tries to land a leg kick but Kutvonen saw it coming and moves away.
Driftwood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Driftwood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kutvonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Driftwood avoids the body shot from Kutvonen.
Driftwood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kutvonen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Driftwood - the referee stops the clock and Kutvonen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Driftwood. Kutvonen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kutvonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Driftwood.
Kutvonen takes a swing at Driftwood's ribcage but misses.
Kutvonen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Driftwood lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen fails to land the takedown.
Driftwood takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Driftwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Kutvonen digs a good hook to Driftwood's body.
Kutvonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kutvonen misses the shot to the body.
Otis Driftwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Driftwood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Driftwood misses with a wild body shot.
Kutvonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Driftwood. Driftwood obviously looking to wear him down.
Driftwood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Driftwood.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kutvonen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Driftwood - the referee stops the clock and Kutvonen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Driftwood. Kutvonen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Driftwood throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driftwood moves away.
Kutvonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Driftwood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Kutvonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kutvonen.
Driftwood's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driftwood throws a lazy right hand but Kutvonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kutvonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kutvonen looks to throw the jab but Driftwood is out of range.
Driftwood went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Kutvonen throws a hook but Driftwood avoids it easily.
Driftwood scores with a push kick.
Kutvonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kutvonen swings for the body but Driftwood moves out of range.
Driftwood throws a combination that misses
and Kutvonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kutvonen lands a nice uppercut.
Driftwood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Driftwood breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Driftwood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kutvonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen lands a slapping body shot.
Kutvonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Driftwood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kutvonen scrambles back to his feet.
Driftwood lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Driftwood connects with a leg kick.
Kutvonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Driftwood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kutvonen wants to clinch.
Driftwood slaps away a takedown attempt from Kutvonen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kutvonen shoots for a takedown but Driftwood saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Driftwood appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Otis Driftwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lusmu Kutvonen.
Driftwood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kutvonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kutvonen clobbers Driftwood with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Otis Driftwood is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Driftwood. No joy for Kutvonen on that attempt.
Kutvonen needs to keep his hands up - Driftwood had a free shot at his head there.
Driftwood scores with a nice right hand.
Kutvonen walks into a stiff left hand from Driftwood.#T4#
Kutvonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Driftwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Driftwood motions for Kutvonen to come forward. Driftwood throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kutvonen checks a leg kick.
Kutvonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Driftwood manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen jabbing away but nothing is 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!
Driftwood throws a wild body kick that Kutvonen sees coming a mile off.
Driftwood misses with a two punch combination.
Driftwood goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lusmu Kutvonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Driftwood connects with a body shot that sends Kutvonen's belly button to the back.
Kutvonen walks into a stiff left hand from Driftwood.
Driftwood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kutvonen doesn't seem bothered though.
Driftwood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kutvonen misses with a few strikes there.
Kutvonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Otis Driftwood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Driftwood misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Otis Driftwood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Driftwood, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otis Driftwood!

Otis Driftwood decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Lusmu Kutvonen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Suattaa vituttaa tai olla vituttamatta. Vuan tiältä myö tullaan, oottakeepa vuan!'.

 

Event: SYN 907 Barrengarry vs. Bangin     
Date:   Jun 18, 2022
#R1#
Picklesbly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kutvonen throws a body punch but Picklesbly moves out of range.
A combination from Kutvonen does no damage.
Picklesbly throws a body punch but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Picklesbly works the jab nicely.#TD2#
Kutvonen looking to score a takedown here. Picklesbly is defending well but Kutvonen drives through and ends up in Picklesbly's guard.
Kutvonen looking to pass the guard.
Picklesbly wants to hit a sweep here but Kutvonen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Picklesbly there!
Kutvonen tries to control but Picklesbly wriggling away.
Picklesbly is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kutvonen lands a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Picklesbly is in a horrible position here. Kutvonen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Picklesbly tries to reverse the position but Kutvonen maintains control.#T1#
Kutvonen content just to control the position here.
Kutvonen tries to control but Picklesbly wriggling away.
Picklesbly wants to control but Kutvonen is having none of it.
Kutvonen dominating with strikes here.
Picklesbly regains half guard.#T2##SUB#
Picklesbly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kutvonen pulls his head out easily.
Kutvonen is keen to just control but Picklesbly is a slippery customer.
Picklesbly trying to control but Kutvonen postures up.
Picklesbly wants to improve his position but Kutvonen is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kutvonen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Picklesbly can't escape the position. #T3#
Picklesbly regains half guard.
Picklesbly is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kutvonen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kutvonen's back!#SUB#
Picklesbly is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kutvonen is defending well though. Picklesbly let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Picklesbly's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Picklesbly is hanging on to Kutvonen's back as he tries to escape.
Kutvonen just trying to survive but Picklesbly is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Picklesbly patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Picklesbly struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Kutvonen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Picklesbly gets his way! #SUB#
Kutvonen showing good submission defense here.
Picklesbly seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4#
Kutvonen is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Kutvonen is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutvonen breaks Picklesbly's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kutvonen with a nice head shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Picklesbly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kutvonen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kutvonen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Picklesbly is looking for a triangle here but Kutvonen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Kutvonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kutvonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kutvonen is leaning against Picklesbly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Picklesbly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Picklesbly has Kutvonen pressed against the cage, preventing Kutvonen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Picklesbly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
Kutvonen scores with a shoulder strike.
Picklesbly lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Kutvonen manages to break the clinch.
Kutvonen scores with a jab to the body.
Picklesbly stuns Kutvonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Picklesbly slips under a jab from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen misses with a left hand
and Picklesbly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kutvonen looks to land a combination but Picklesbly avoids it well.
Picklesbly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kutvonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Picklesbly looks to throw the jab but Kutvonen is out of range. #T1#
Picklesbly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kutvonen moves away.
Picklesbly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kutvonen. Picklesbly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adrian Picklesbly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Picklesbly throws a nice looking combination but Kutvonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kutvonen scores with a jab to the head.
Kutvonen scores with a decent looking hook.
Kutvonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kutvonen throws a body kick that misses.
Kutvonen feints a jab promting Picklesbly to slip. Kutvonen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Picklesbly slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Picklesbly avoids the body shot from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen misses with a double jab.
Picklesbly throws a body punch but Kutvonen moves out of range.
No joy there for Picklesbly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Picklesbly loads up on a big right hand but Kutvonen slips the punch.
Kutvonen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Picklesbly rather than just go for the knockout.
Kutvonen swings for the body but Picklesbly moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Picklesbly.
A big left from Picklesbly misses. #T2#
Danga de danga de dang - Picklesbly scores with a four punch combination!
Kutvonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Picklesbly cracks Kutvonen with a good jab.
Kutvonen cracks Picklesbly with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kutvonen connects with a jab.
Kutvonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Picklesbly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kutvonen.
Kutvonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Picklesbly.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Picklesbly misses with a body kick.
Kutvonen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kutvonen swings for the body but Picklesbly moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Kutvonen.
Some bone on bone action there as Kutvonen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Picklesbly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Picklesbly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kutvonen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kutvonen swings widly with a right hand
letting Picklesbly counter with a right hand. #T3#
Picklesbly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Picklesbly misses the shot to the body.
Picklesbly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Picklesbly.
Kutvonen throws out a loose jab but Picklesbly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kutvonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Picklesbly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Picklesbly lands a nice shot to the body.
Picklesbly misses with a body shot.
Picklesbly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kutvonen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Picklesbly walks into a jab.
Picklesbly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kutvonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Picklesbly scrambles back to his feet.
Kutvonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Picklesbly tries to clinch but Kutvonen is having none of it.
Picklesbly looks to score with a jab to the body but Kutvonen is just out of range.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Picklesbly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Picklesbly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly throws a good cross that connects.
Picklesbly lands a body shot.
Picklesbly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kutvonen slips a straight right by Picklesbly.
Picklesbly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kutvonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Picklesbly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kutvonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Picklesbly manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Picklesbly wants to land a leg kick but Kutvonen is out of range.
Picklesbly throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Picklesbly misses with a series of wild punches.
Picklesbly sizes up Kutvonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lusmu Kutvonen 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#
Kutvonen punishes Picklesbly's body with a nice straight punch.
Kutvonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Picklesbly misses with a body shot.
Kutvonen lands with a nice body punch.
Kutvonen with a jab.
Picklesbly takes a swing at Kutvonen's ribcage but misses.
Kutvonen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Picklesbly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Picklesbly misses the jab.
Kutvonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Picklesbly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kutvonen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kutvonen misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Picklesbly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Picklesbly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Picklesbly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kutvonen moves away.
Picklesbly looks to score with a jab to the body but Kutvonen is just out of range.
Kutvonen thinks about the counter body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picklesbly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Picklesbly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Picklesbly is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Picklesbly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kutvonen throws out the jab.
Picklesbly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly scores with a nice strike.
Picklesbly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Picklesbly misses with an attempted mid kick.
Picklesbly looks to score with a jab to the body but Kutvonen is just out of range.
Kutvonen connects with a body shot that sends Picklesbly's belly button to the back.
Kutvonen misses with the combination.
Kutvonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kutvonen cracks a nice hook into Picklesbly's ribs.
Picklesbly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kutvonen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Picklesbly. Picklesbly circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kutvonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Picklesbly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kutvonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kutvonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kutvonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Adrian Picklesbly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Picklesbly misses with a looping left.
Kutvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutvonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kutvonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Picklesbly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kutvonen chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Kutvonen clinches up against the cage.
Picklesbly tries to work over Kutvonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kutvonen trying to stall but Picklesbly improves his position.
Kutvonen is leaning against Picklesbly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Picklesbly lands an elbow inside.
Picklesbly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Picklesbly is pressed up against the cage. Kutvonen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Picklesbly down to the mat. Picklesbly avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Picklesbly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kutvonen.
Picklesbly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Picklesbly.
Kutvonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Picklesbly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Picklesbly throws out a loose jab but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Picklesbly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kutvonen throws out the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kutvonen connects with a body shot that sends Picklesbly's belly button to the back.
Picklesbly just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Picklesbly. Kutvonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Picklesbly misses with a body shot.
Kutvonen checks a leg kick.
Lusmu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kutvonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kutvonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kutvonen wants to clinch up but Picklesbly keeps it at a distance.
Kutvonen lands a really nice looking cross but Picklesbly seems unphased.
Kutvonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Picklesbly tries to sprawl out of it but Kutvonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Picklesbly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Adrian Picklesbly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lusmu Kutvonen.
Picklesbly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kutvonen moves away.
Kutvonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Picklesbly on the side of the head.#T4#
Kutvonen wants to clinch.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kutvonen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picklesbly throws a shot from downtown. Kutvonen moves away and avoids it.
Picklesbly misses with a looping left.
Kutvonen cracks a nice hook into Picklesbly's ribs.
Kutvonen shoots for a takedown but Picklesbly saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Picklesbly walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kutvonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Picklesbly takes a swing at Kutvonen's ribcage but misses.
Picklesbly is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kutvonen digs a good hook to Picklesbly's body.
Kutvonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picklesbly throws out the jab.
Picklesbly misses the jab.
Kutvonen lands a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lusmu Kutvonen.
I've got Kutvonen 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!

A victorious Lusmu Kutvonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Adrian Picklesbly had this to say: 'Ain't this a pickle?'.

 

Event: SYN 901 Sector vs. Ko Nachi     
Date:   May 28, 2022
#R1#
Pique ducks under a wild hook from Kutvonen.
Pique throws the left hand but Kutvonen avoids the punch easily.
Pique wants to slow Kutvonen down by chopping away at his legs.
Kutvonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kutvonen tests Pique's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pique misses with the combination.
Kutvonen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pique throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Kutvonen counters with a single leg into guard. Pique didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutvonen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kutvonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Kutvonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pique pulls Kutvonen in to control the position.
Kutvonen 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.
Kutvonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pique works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kutvonen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kutvonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pique is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Kutvonen working some strikes from top position.
Kutvonen won't allow Pique to sweep him here.
Kutvonen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kutvonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pique works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kutvonen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kutvonen is fighting to break Pique's control of his arms but Pique is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kutvonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kutvonen won't allow Pique to get back to his feet.
Kutvonen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pique.
Kutvonen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A nice leg kick from Pique, right into the meat of the thigh.
Juan Pique is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pique throws an overhand right that lands on Kutvonen's shoulder, as Kutvonen tries to avoid the shot.
Kutvonen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pique throws a body kick that misses. #TD#
Kutvonen drives through with a takedown into Pique's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kutvonen being controlled here momentarily.
Kutvonen postures up.
Pique 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.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pique is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pique looking for a sweep. Not yet Pique, not yet. #T3#
Kutvonen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pique keeping full guard, as Kutvonen tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pique wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kutvonen is now in half guard.
Pique gets full guard.
Pique managing to control the position.
Pique manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kutvonen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kutvonen throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #T4#
Pique stopping the sweep attempt from Kutvonen.
Pique trying to control the position from guard on top but Kutvonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pique controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kutvonen keeping moving, preventing Pique from controlling successfully.
Kutvonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pique is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've been informed that Pique has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen looks to land a left hand but Pique moved out of range nicely.
Pique swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kutvonen blocks a leg kick.
Kutvonen attempts a counter takedown but Pique avoids it well and moves away.
Pique misses the jab.
Kutvonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kutvonen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pique defends it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Pique misses the target.
Pique throws a jab but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen lands a jab to Pique's midsection.
Kutvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Kutvonen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kutvonen scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Pique is positioning himself well to prevent Kutvonen advancing to mount.
Pique taking some punishment here, with Kutvonen in his half guard.
Kutvonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pique defending well though.
Pique is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kutvonen connects with a nice short shot to Pique's temple.
Pique trying to control from the bottom.
Pique is looking to improve his position.
Pique is not content to let Kutvonen control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kutvonen connects with a nice short shot to Pique's temple.
Pique is looking to improve his position.
Pique makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pique.#T2#
Kutvonen throws an elbow that misses. Pique uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kutvonen's guard. Nice move by Pique!#REVB#
Pique stopping the sweep attempt from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pique is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pique looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pique trying to keep a closed guard but Kutvonen is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Kutvonen lands a couple of digs.
Pique has momentary wrist control but Kutvonen slips an elbow through the middle.
Pique looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kutvonen is one step ahead there.
Pique wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pique wants to stand and escape but Kutvonen is having none of it.
Kutvonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pique can do to turn this around?
Kutvonen postures up and lands a big shot to Pique's brow.
Kutvonen works over Pique with some ground and pound from guard.
Kutvonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Kutvonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pique has Kutvonen pulled in close to control his posture.
Kutvonen trying to control but Pique is working from the bottom.
Pique is pulling down on Kutvonen's head. It's preventing any offense from Kutvonen, at least for the moment.
Kutvonen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kutvonen chips away with some ground and pound.
Pique pulls Kutvonen in to control the position.
Kutvonen preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pique throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Kutvonen shoots in and bounces Pique off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pique tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kutvonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kutvonen won't allow Pique to sweep him here.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pique is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pique looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Kutvonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pique gets back to full guard.
Pique wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kutvonen is now in half guard.
Kutvonen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kutvonen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pique manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Pique keeps moving.
Pique has Kutvonen pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Pique controls Kutvonen momentarily but Kutvonen frees himself.
Juan Pique has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pique throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kutvonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pique looking for a sweep. Not yet Pique, not yet.
Kutvonen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lusmu Kutvonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kutvonen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kutvonen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pique trying to control the position.
Kutvonen preventing the sweep.
Kutvonen is working Pique over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Pique tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kutvonen connects with a couple of short punches.
Pique wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kutvonen landing with the ground and pound.
Lusmu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pique controlling the position.
Pique trying to strike off his back.
Kutvonen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pique wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kutvonen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pique throws out a loose jab but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pique's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kutvonen under the eye.
Kutvonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Pique's head.
Jab from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen staying out of range there.
Pique misses with a low kick.
Pique keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pique tries a low kick but Kutvonen avoids it.
Kutvonen feinted with a counter takedown.
A lazy left from Pique finds it's target.#TD#
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Pique makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pique pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kutvonen is out of range and Pique settles back down.
Pique throws an overhand right that lands on Kutvonen's shoulder, as Kutvonen tries to avoid the shot.

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 Lusmu Kutvonen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kutvonen, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!

Lusmu Kutvonen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SYN 895 Caunt vs. Sitsongrit     
Date:   May 01, 2022
#R1#
Kutvonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Picklesbly.
Picklesbly is looking to slow Kutvonen down with leg kicks.
Kutvonen lands a slapping body shot.
Picklesbly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Kutvonen.
Picklesbly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kutvonen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly lands with a shot to the body.
Picklesbly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kutvonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Picklesbly trying to control here.
Kutvonen prevents Picklesbly from improving his position.
Picklesbly has hold of Kutvonen's hands but Kutvonen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Picklesbly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kutvonen pulls his head out easily. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Picklesbly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kutvonen stands up over Picklesbly, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kutvonen lands a couple of digs.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Picklesbly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Picklesbly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kutvonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Picklesbly keeps moving. #SUB#
Picklesbly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Picklesbly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kutvonen defends well.#T2#
Picklesbly controls Kutvonen momentarily but Kutvonen frees himself. #SUB#
Picklesbly looking for a guillotine here but Kutvonen defends easily.
Kutvonen with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Picklesbly has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kutvonen doesn't defend quickly enough and Picklesbly has managed to lock this one up! Can Kutvonen escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Picklesbly on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adrian Picklesbly!
A very excited looking Adrian Picklesbly 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.
In defeat, Lusmu Kutvonen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Suattaa vituttaa tai olla vituttamatta. Vuan tiältä myö tullaan, oottakeepa vuan!'.

 

Event: Tycoon Olympics 2022 - Bantamweight QF     
Date:   Apr 06, 2022
#R1#
Kutvonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dimms jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dimms throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kutvonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schmedgar Dimms seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutvonen throws a shot from downtown. Dimms moves away and avoids it.
Dimms let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dimms 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.
Dimms connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dimms lands with a good body shot.
Dimms throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kutvonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dimms tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kutvonen is able to avoid easily.
Dimms throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
Dimms stalks Kutvonen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kutvonen's face. Kutvonen staggers backwards, shaken.
Dimms lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dimms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kutvonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dimms.
A quick step to the side and Kutvonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Dimms.#TD#
Dimms gets caught flat footed, as Kutvonen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kutvonen throwing strikes from guard but Dimms blocks nicely.
Kutvonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dimms works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Kutvonen is pushing down on Dimms's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dimms is fighting to maintain full guard but Kutvonen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dimms wants to control but Kutvonen is keeping busy.
Kutvonen thows a huge punch but Dimms dodges it nicely.
Kutvonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kutvonen throwing shots but Dimms is blocking nicely.
Dimms avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kutvonen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dimms trying to control but Kutvonen postures up.
Dimms wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Kutvonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kutvonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dimms regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kutvonen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dimms manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Dimms preventing the sweep.
Kutvonen pulls Dimms in to control the position.
Kutvonen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kutvonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kutvonen, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dimms seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dimms trying to control the position from guard on top but Kutvonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dimms seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dimms is fighting to break Kutvonen's control of his arms but Kutvonen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kutvonen throws a jab when Dimms was well out of range.
Kutvonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A good leg kick by Dimms.
Dimms scores with a jab to the body.
Dimms scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kutvonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Dimms lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kutvonen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dimms throws a combination that misses
and Kutvonen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dimms thinking.
Schmedgar Dimms is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dimms 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 Kutvonen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kutvonen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kutvonen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dimms counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kutvonen is looking to wear down Dimms with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A swing and a miss from Dimms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schmedgar Dimms 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#
Kutvonen shoots in and drives through. Dimms sprawls well.
Kutvonen throws a body punch but Dimms moves out of range.
Dimms lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kutvonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kutvonen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dimms throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dimms with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice jab there from Dimms.
Dimms tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dimms.
Dimms throws a leg kick but Kutvonen checks it.
Kutvonen throws out a loose jab but Dimms uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimms with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen misses the shot to the body.
Dimms throws the left hand but Kutvonen avoids the punch easily.
Kutvonen dives in and grabs Dimms's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dimms pushes down on Kutvonen's head and hops out.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot.
Dimms just misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kutvonen with a jab.#T1#
Dimms misses with a looping right.
Dimms misses with a hook to the body
and Dimms takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dimms lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kutvonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimms manages to avoid it.
Dimms scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dimms has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kutvonen takes a swing at Dimms's ribcage but misses.
Dimms moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kutvonen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dimms slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dimms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dimms lands with a hook. Kutvonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kutvonen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lusmu Kutvonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dimms tried to score with a low kick but Kutvonen checks it.
Dimms tests Kutvonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dimms stuffs the takedown attempt from Kutvonen. Kutvonen gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kutvonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dimms let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Kutvonen throws a body punch but Dimms moves out of range.
Dimms misses with a wild body shot.
Kutvonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kutvonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kutvonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kutvonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimms was well out of range. Poor timing from Kutvonen.
Dimms ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kutvonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dimms.
Dimms scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dimms staying out of range there.
Kutvonen works Dimms's body with a nice hook.
Dimms throws an overhand right that lands on Kutvonen's shoulder, as Kutvonen tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Kutvonen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Kutvonen lands.
Dimms scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kutvonen doesn't seem bothered though.
Kutvonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Dimms let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Dimms.
Kutvonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dimms fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kutvonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dimms momentarily.
Dimms chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dimms throws an off balance right hand
and Kutvonen counters with a one-two to the body.
Kutvonen darts in looking for a takedown but Dimms gets double underhooks and turns Kutvonen into the cage.
Dimms struggles to land a body shot inside as Kutvonen controls his hands.
Dimms tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kutvonen's elbow.
Dimms working hard to break the clinch.
Dimms presses Kutvonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dimms misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Kutvonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dimms.
Dimms throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kutvonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Dimms throws a hook to the side of Kutvonen's head but Kutvonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kutvonen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kutvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dimms.
Dimms ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Dimms. That snapped Kutvonen's head back. #T4#
Dimms with a hook.
Dimms changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kutvonen.
Dimms misses with a wild body shot.
Dimms bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kutvonen's head backwards.
Nice jab there from Kutvonen.
Dimms avoids the body shot from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Dimms.
Kutvonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dimms.
Dimms's corner calls for a 1-2. Dimms obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kutvonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dimms.
Dimms misses with a hook. Kutvonen ducked under it nicely.
Kutvonen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimms misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Kutvonen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Schmedgar Dimms showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Kutvonen moves away from the strike by Dimms.
Kutvonen throws a body punch but Dimms moves out of range.
Kutvonen takes one on the button.
Kutvonen misses with a straight left.
Dimms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kutvonen takes a swing at Dimms's ribcage but misses.
Dimms scores with a jab to the head.
Dimms throws a solid leg kick but Kutvonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dimms.
Kutvonen attempts a counter takedown but Dimms avoids it well and moves away.
Kutvonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dimms lands a leg kick that knocks Kutvonen off balance momentarily.
Dimms throws a hook to the side of Kutvonen's head but Kutvonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kutvonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimms was well out of range. Poor timing from Kutvonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dimms throws a big shot that misses.
Dimms swings widly with a right hand
and Kutvonen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dimms thinking.
Kutvonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dimms misses with a low kick. #T1#
A jab lands there for Dimms.
Kutvonen lands a slapping body shot.
Kutvonen cracks Dimms with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dimms lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kutvonen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut there from Dimms.
Dimms misses with a left hand #TD#
and Kutvonen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dimms tries to roll over but Kutvonen keeps him under control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutvonen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dimms has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kutvonen is working away from the top position though.
Kutvonen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kutvonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Kutvonen uses his free foot to push down on Dimms's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dimms.
Kutvonen wants to control but instead Dimms manages to regain half guard.
Kutvonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kutvonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kutvonen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dimms to regain full guard.
Kutvonen is working Dimms over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kutvonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dimms looking for a sweep. Not yet Dimms, not yet.
Kutvonen with a nice head shot there.
Kutvonen throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Kutvonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Dimms is retaining full guard.
Dimms looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kutvonen is one step ahead there.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dimms is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kutvonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Dimms has wrist control.
Kutvonen throws a strike but Dimms rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kutvonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dimms pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kutvonen is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Dimms is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kutvonen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lusmu Kutvonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kutvonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kutvonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lusmu Kutvonen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dimms 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Schmedgar Dimms!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Schmedgar Dimms!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Schmedgar Dimms!

Schmedgar Dimms wins by unanimous decision!

In defeat, Lusmu Kutvonen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Suattaa vituttaa tai olla vituttamatta. Vuan tiältä myö tullaan, oottakeepa vuan!'.

 

Event: SYN 888 Sonni vs. Gustafson     
Date:   Mar 26, 2022
#R1#
Kutvonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picklesbly throws out the jab. #TD#
Kutvonen feints and as Picklesbly raises his hands in defense, Kutvonen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Picklesbly keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Picklesbly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kutvonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Picklesbly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kutvonen has managed to get both his arms back between Picklesbly's legs - danger averted.
Kutvonen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kutvonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kutvonen wants to pass the guard but Picklesbly is keeping the position.#T1#
Picklesbly keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Picklesbly looking to control.
Picklesbly wants to sweep but no luck.
Picklesbly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kutvonen trying to control but Picklesbly is working from the bottom.
Picklesbly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Picklesbly keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
Kutvonen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Picklesbly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kutvonen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kutvonen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kutvonen 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.
Picklesbly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kutvonen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Picklesbly wants to pass the guard but Kutvonen is keeping the position.
Kutvonen is controlling Picklesbly's posture.
Picklesbly wants to pass the guard but Kutvonen is keeping the position.
Picklesbly stopping the sweep attempt from Kutvonen.#T3#
Picklesbly postures up in Kutvonen's guard and throws a big left but Kutvonen blocks it.
Picklesbly trying to control but Kutvonen is working from the bottom.
Picklesbly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Picklesbly throwing strikes but missing.
Kutvonen keeping full guard, as Picklesbly tries to pass.
Kutvonen has his hands on Picklesbly's head, controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kutvonen keeping moving, preventing Picklesbly from controlling successfully.
Picklesbly stopping the sweep attempt from Kutvonen.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Picklesbly.
A low kick lands for Picklesbly.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly blocks a jab.
Kutvonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Picklesbly feints and then cracks Kutvonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kutvonen down.
Picklesbly tries to clinch there but Kutvonen circles away.
Kutvonen digs a good body shot into Picklesbly's ribs.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen.
Picklesbly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice elbow from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly trying to land knees to the body.
Kutvonen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kutvonen misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adrian Picklesbly 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#
Kutvonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Picklesbly keeps Kutvonen at a distance using the push kick.
Kutvonen throws an overhand right that lands on Picklesbly's shoulder, as Picklesbly tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen misses the jab.
Kutvonen throws an overhand right that lands on Picklesbly's shoulder, as Picklesbly tries to avoid the shot.
Picklesbly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kutvonen on the side of the head.
Kutvonen with a hook.
Picklesbly tries to move into range but Kutvonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kutvonen takes a swing at Picklesbly's ribcage but misses.
Picklesbly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Picklesbly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Picklesbly clinches. #T1#
Kutvonen wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice left hand lands by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Picklesbly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kutvonen.
Picklesbly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kutvonens head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Picklesbly.
Kutvonen blocks the elbow strike.
Picklesbly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Picklesbly can't find room to land a body shot as Kutvonen controls the action.
Kutvonen digs a right hand underneath Picklesbly's ribcage. Picklesbly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Picklesbly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Picklesbly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Picklesbly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kutvonen's elbow.
Kutvonen misses with a punch to the body.
Picklesbly lands a shot to the body.
Kutvonen blocks an elbow strike.
Kutvonen tries a body shot but Picklesbly blocks it.
Picklesbly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Picklesbly lands an elbow that stopped Kutvonen in his tracks for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picklesbly lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Kutvonen lands with a right to the head.
Picklesbly takes a shot to the head.
Kutvonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Picklesbly backwards.
Picklesbly lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Kutvonen breaks from the clinch.
Picklesbly slips a jab from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen fails to land the takedown.
Kutvonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Picklesbly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Picklesbly circles away quickly and effectively.
Kutvonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Picklesbly steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws out a loose jab but Picklesbly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kutvonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3##TD#
Kutvonen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Picklesbly is trying to control but can't.
Kutvonen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Picklesbly with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kutvonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Picklesbly tries to roll over but Kutvonen keeps him under control.
Kutvonen winds up and cracks Picklesbly with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kutvonen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Picklesbly gets full guard.
Kutvonen wants to pass the guard but Picklesbly is keeping the position.#T4##SUB2#
Picklesbly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kutvonen defends well.
Kutvonen trying to control but Picklesbly is working from the bottom.
Lusmu Kutvonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kutvonen wants to pass the guard but Picklesbly is keeping the position.
Kutvonen preventing the sweep.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Picklesbly keeps moving. #SUB2#
Picklesbly working for a triangle but Kutvonen defends it easily.
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 Lusmu Kutvonen 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Picklesbly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Picklesbly walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Picklesbly tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Picklesbly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kutvonen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Picklesbly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kutvonen.
Picklesbly takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kutvonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Picklesbly.
Kutvonen misses the shot to the body.
Kutvonen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Picklesbly lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Picklesbly misses.
Picklesbly throws a head kick that misses.
Picklesbly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kutvonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Picklesbly tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kutvonen counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Kutvonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Picklesbly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kutvonen.
Kutvonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kutvonen looks to throw the jab but Picklesbly is out of range.
Picklesbly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kutvonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Adrian Picklesbly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Picklesbly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Picklesbly tries to clinch there but Kutvonen circles away.
Kutvonen checks the leg kick.
Kutvonen throws a looping overhand right but Picklesbly ducks down to avoid it.
Picklesbly scores with a kick to the body.
Picklesbly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a hook but Picklesbly avoids it easily.
Lusmu Kutvonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Picklesbly throws an off balance right hand
and Kutvonen counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Picklesbly pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kutvonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Picklesbly misses with a looping right.
A jab from Picklesbly does it's job there.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot.
Picklesbly misses with the combination.
Kutvonen feinted with a counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Picklesbly fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Picklesbly clinches.
Picklesbly prevents a body shot from Kutvonen.
Picklesbly blocks a body shot from Kutvonen.
Picklesbly tries to throw a body punch but Kutvonen avoids it by throwing Picklesbly back against the cage.
Picklesbly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Picklesbly is pressed up against the cage. Kutvonen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Picklesbly down to the mat. Picklesbly avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A slow jab from Kutvonen misses its intended target. #T3#
A big left from Kutvonen misses.
Kutvonen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Picklesbly missing with a left hand there. Kutvonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picklesbly throws an off balance right hand
and Kutvonen counters with a straight right hand.
Kutvonen misses with an uppercut.
Picklesbly wants to clinch up but Kutvonen keeps it at a distance.
Picklesbly misses with a straight right.
Kutvonen tries for a takedown but Picklesbly circles away easily#CL2#
and Picklesbly counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Picklesbly.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lusmu Kutvonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Picklesbly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kutvonen's brow.
Kutvonen has a couple of punches blocked by Picklesbly.
Adrian Picklesbly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Picklesbly leaning his opponent against the cage.
Picklesbly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kutvonens head. #T4#
Kutvonen misses with some punches.
Kutvonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Picklesbly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kutvonen is working for takedown but Picklesbly is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kutvonen throws a head punch that misses.
Kutvonen blocking some punches.
Kutvonen goes for a takedown attempt but Picklesbly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Picklesbly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kutvonen, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Picklesbly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Picklesbly tries to throw a body punch but Kutvonen avoids it by throwing Picklesbly back against the cage.
Picklesbly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kutvonens head.
Picklesbly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kutvonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Picklesbly blocks an uppercut.
Picklesbly lands with a short shot to the head.
Picklesbly lands with a right to the head.

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 Lusmu Kutvonen.
I think Kutvonen 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: SYN 882 Whymer vs. Nig     
Date:   Mar 05, 2022
#R1#
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kutvonen. That did some damage!
Kutvonen throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
Kutvonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kutvonen momentarily.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Kutvonen moved out of range.
A slow jab from Kutvonen misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Kutvonen saw that one coming.
Kutvonen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kutvonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Some bone on bone action there as Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen throws a counter combo.
Kutvonen 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.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Kutvonen misses
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Kutvonen's legs.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit pushes Kutvonen away with a front kick.
Kutvonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
Kutvonen staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kutvonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kutvonen lands with an overhand left.#TD2#
Kutvonen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sitsongrit on his heels. He'll look to pass Sitsongrit's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutvonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sitsongrit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sitsongrit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kutvonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Kutvonen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Kutvonen is having none of it.
Kutvonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Kutvonen is controlling the position.
Kutvonen won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
Sitsongrit is working hard here to advance position.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position but Kutvonen postures up.
Sitsongrit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kutvonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Sitsongrit has wrist control.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sitsongrit 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.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Kutvonen feints and as Sitsongrit raises his hands in defense, Kutvonen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kutvonen stands up over Sitsongrit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kutvonen stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.#ES#
Sitsongrit manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Kutvonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kutvonen jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A countering left hand to the body from Kutvonen misses.
Kutvonen connects with the punch.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kutvonen tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Kutvonen misses the shot to the body.
Kutvonen cracks Sitsongrit with a good jab.
Kutvonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kutvonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kutvonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kutvonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Kutvonen pushes him off.
Kutvonen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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 Petchuanglek Sitsongrit 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#
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
Sitsongrit looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Kutvonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Kutvonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Kutvonen avoids it.
Kutvonen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Kutvonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Kutvonen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Kutvonen's leg but Kutvonen calmly moves out of range.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit motions for Kutvonen to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kutvonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kutvonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen lands with a shot to the body.
Kutvonen misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.#T1#
Kutvonen throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutvonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kutvonen stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kutvonen has time to react.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
Kutvonen scores with a shot to the body.
Kutvonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Kutvonen jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Kutvonen didn't see that one coming.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Kutvonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Kutvonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kutvonen down. #T2#
Kutvonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit catches Kutvonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kutvonen throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Kutvonen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Kutvonen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kutvonen walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kutvonen scores with a shot to the body.
Kutvonen looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - Kutvonen had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Kutvonen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit looking to control.
Kutvonen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Kutvonen is controlling him.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving. #T3#
Kutvonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kutvonen won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here. #ES#
Sitsongrit manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit keeps control of Kutvonen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kutvonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Kutvonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Kutvonen.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutvonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Kutvonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kutvonen lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kutvonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kutvonen has Sitsongrit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sitsongrit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Kutvonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen'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.#TD2#
Kutvonen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sitsongrit can't fight it off and eventually Kutvonen manages to take the fight to the floor. Sitsongrit looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sitsongrit pulls Kutvonen in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petchuanglek Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3##TD2#
Kutvonen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sitsongrit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Sitsongrit has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kutvonen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kutvonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kutvonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kutvonens head.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Kutvonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Kutvonen. #BC2#
Kutvonen breaks the clinch.
Kutvonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kutvonen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kutvonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sitsongrit takes one on the button.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kutvonen motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. Kutvonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kutvonen dips to his left and cracks Sitsongrit with an uppercut!#T1#
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kutvonen takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Kutvonen moves away and avoids it.
Kutvonen checks the leg kick.
Kutvonen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sitsongrit has time to react.
Kutvonen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
A left and a right from Kutvonen both land. Nice combination.
A head kick misses from Kutvonen.
A lazy left from Kutvonen finds it's target.
Kutvonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutvonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.#T2#
Sitsongrit looks to throw a body kick
and Kutvonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit thumps Kutvonen with a low kick.
Kutvonen throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Kutvonen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kutvonen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kutvonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Kutvonen is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kutvonen throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit cracks Kutvonen with an open hand slap.
Kutvonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kutvonen tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kutvonen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit walks into a jab.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Kutvonen avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Kutvonen with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Kutvonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Kutvonen should have avoided that one.
Kutvonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Kutvonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kutvonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Kutvonen.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kutvonen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Kutvonen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Kutvonen misses the target.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Kutvonen looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutvonen takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Kutvonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice cross by Kutvonen.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses. #T4#
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kutvonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kutvonen throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Kutvonen checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Kutvonen rushes Sitsongrit and presses him up against the cage.
Kutvonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Kutvonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Kutvonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Kutvonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Lusmu Kutvonen just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Kutvonen lands the left hand.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Kutvonen ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Kutvonen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Kutvonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kutvonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit clobbers Kutvonen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kutvonen defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Kutvonen just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Kutvonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Kutvonen moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Kutvonen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Kutvonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Kutvonen moves out of range. #T1#
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kutvonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects. #TD2#
Kutvonen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sitsongrit's half guard.
Sitsongrit gets back to full guard.
Kutvonen lands a couple of digs.
Lusmu Kutvonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Kutvonen is controlling him.
Sitsongrit 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#
Kutvonen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kutvonen.#T2#
Kutvonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kutvonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sitsongrit manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
Kutvonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kutvonen being controlled here momentarily.
Kutvonen stays in close to Sitsongrit's body and controls the position. #T3#
Sitsongrit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kutvonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sitsongrit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kutvonen stops Sitsongrit from standing up.
Sitsongrit is adopting a defensive guard.
Kutvonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard here.
Kutvonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kutvonen throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kutvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Kutvonen cracks Sitsongrit with a good jab.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Kutvonen only half commits.
Kutvonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Kutvonen moves out of range easily.
Kutvonen lands a slapping body shot.
Kutvonen looks for a takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Kutvonen blocks a jab.
Kutvonen misses with an uppercut.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kutvonen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Kutvonen persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petchuanglek Sitsongrit had his way with Lusmu Kutvonen in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Kutvonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kutvonen cracks a nice hook into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
Kutvonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Kutvonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Kutvonen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kutvonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kutvonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Kutvonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kutvonen works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch there but Kutvonen circles away.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kutvonen moves away.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit. #T1#
Kutvonen cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
Kutvonen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kutvonen darts in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets double underhooks and turns Kutvonen into the cage.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick.
Kutvonen takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Kutvonen's body.
Kutvonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kutvonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kutvonen lands with a right hand.
Kutvonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kutvonen scrambles back to his feet.
Sitsongrit walks into 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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit 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 Kutvonen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kutvonen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
A nice leg kick from Kutvonen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kutvonen misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a low kick, right behind Kutvonen 's knee.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Kutvonen's head back.
Kutvonen throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Kutvonen only half commits.
Kutvonen tries to bum rush Sitsongrit with a series of wild strikes but Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sitsongrit throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kutvonen avoids it.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen darts in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets double underhooks and turns Kutvonen into the cage.
Kutvonen defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit lands a front kick.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sitsongrit as he avoids it easily.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lusmu Kutvonen.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Kutvonen moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Kutvonen slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kutvonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kutvonen moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Kutvonen's belly button to the back.
Kutvonen shoots in but no luck this time.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Kutvonen feints and as Sitsongrit raises his hands in defense, Kutvonen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sitsongrit pulls Kutvonen in close to his closed guard and prevents Kutvonen from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Kutvonen controlling him for the moment.
Kutvonen trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen content to stall in guard here.
Lusmu Kutvonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kutvonen won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Kutvonen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sitsongrit 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petchuanglek Sitsongrit!

Petchuanglek Sitsongrit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Lusmu Kutvonen had this to say: 'Suattaa vituttaa tai olla vituttamatta. Vuan tiältä myö tullaan, oottakeepa vuan!'.

 

Event: SYN 877 Valentines Massacre     
Date:   Feb 13, 2022
#R1#
Mcgillicutty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kutvonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paddy Mcgillicutty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgillicutty looks to throw the jab but Kutvonen is out of range.
Mcgillicutty lands a glancing blow to the side of Kutvonen's head.
Mcgillicutty throws a sloppy body shot
and Kutvonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kutvonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kutvonen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've been hearing reports that Mcgillicutty has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kutvonen slips a jab from Mcgillicutty.
Kutvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kutvonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcgillicutty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kutvonen.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mcgillicutty darts into range and connects with a nice straight 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!
Kutvonen staying out of range there.
Nice jab there from Mcgillicutty.
Kutvonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Mcgillicutty's head.
Kutvonen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kutvonen 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.
Kutvonen throws a big shot that misses.
Kutvonen throws an overhand right that lands on Mcgillicutty's shoulder, as Mcgillicutty tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Kutvonen misses.
Kutvonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mcgillicutty misses with a straight left.
Kutvonen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mcgillicuttys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kutvonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Kutvonen throws a lazy right hand but Mcgillicutty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Mcgillicutty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mcgillicutty paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mcgillicutty scores with a jab. Kutvonen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mcgillicutty connects with a looping right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mcgillicutty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kutvonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paddy Mcgillicutty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kutvonen throws out a loose jab but Mcgillicutty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kutvonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mcgillicutty throws a shot to the body.
Mcgillicutty misses with a hook.
Mcgillicutty misses with a straight right.
Mcgillicutty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Mcgillicutty misses its intended target.
Kutvonen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mcgillicutty under the eye.
Mcgillicutty missing with a left hand there. Kutvonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kutvonen connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Mcgillicutty misses its intended target.
Kutvonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kutvonen lands with a shot to the body.
Kutvonen slips under a jab from Mcgillicutty.
Kutvonen defending well as Mcgillicutty loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Kutvonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Mcgillicutty connects with a nice looking jab.
Mcgillicutty scores with a hook to the body. Kutvonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Mcgillicutty.
Kutvonen throws a series of punches but Mcgillicutty avoids them all with ease.
Kutvonen 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.
Kutvonen throws a big shot that misses.
Kutvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kutvonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mcgillicutty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kutvonen.
Mcgillicutty throws a big shot that misses.
Mcgillicutty throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kutvonen! But no joy.
Mcgillicutty misses with a looping right.
Mcgillicutty misses with a looping left.
Mcgillicutty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kutvonen throws out the jab.
Kutvonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kutvonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcgillicutty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mcgillicutty throws a right hand that misses
and Kutvonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Mcgillicutty.
Kutvonen misses with a straight right.
A big right from Kutvonen misses.
Mcgillicutty throws a good cross that connects. #TD2#
Kutvonen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mcgillicutty!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Mcgillicutty can't do much from the bottom here.
Mcgillicutty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcgillicutty gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kutvonen prevents Mcgillicutty from improving his position.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kutvonen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mcgillicutty won't allow Kutvonen to pass to mount.
Kutvonen not doing much here.
Kutvonen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kutvonen connects with a nice short shot to Mcgillicutty's temple.
Kutvonen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgillicutty regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lusmu Kutvonen 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#
Kutvonen scores with a decent looking hook.
Kutvonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mcgillicutty on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kutvonen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kutvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty takes a swing at Kutvonen's ribcage but misses.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty loads up on a big right hand but Kutvonen slips the punch.
Kutvonen blocks a jab.
Kutvonen feints the counter takedown.
Mcgillicutty throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kutvonen counter with a right hand.
Nice cross by Kutvonen.
Donk. Mcgillicutty catches Kutvonen right on the button with a cross.
A slow jab from Mcgillicutty misses its intended target.
Kutvonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mcgillicutty.
Kutvonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Paddy Mcgillicutty is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutvonen scores with a jab. Mcgillicutty acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mcgillicutty throws a jab but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws out a counter right but Mcgillicutty avoids it with no problem.
Kutvonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kutvonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mcgillicutty misses with a looping right.
Kutvonen slips under a jab.#T1#
Nice cross by Mcgillicutty.
Kutvonen throws a low kick, looking for Mcgillicutty's leg but Mcgillicutty calmly moves out of range.
Kutvonen 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.
Mcgillicutty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kutvonen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mcgillicutty throws a hook to the side of Kutvonen's head but Kutvonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mcgillicutty throws a shot from downtown. Kutvonen moves away and avoids it.
Mcgillicutty throws a right hand that misses
and Kutvonen counters with a low kick, right behind Mcgillicutty 's knee.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcgillicutty moves away.
Kutvonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty throws a shot from downtown. Kutvonen moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Kutvonen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mcgillicutty throws a looping overhand right but Kutvonen ducks down to avoid it.
Mcgillicutty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kutvonen.
Kutvonen misses the jab.
Kutvonen misses with a wild body shot.
Mcgillicutty throws a hook to the side of Kutvonen's head but Kutvonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mcgillicutty moves out of range as Kutvonen strikes.
It looked like Mcgillicutty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot lands for Kutvonen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcgillicutty.
Kutvonen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mcgillicutty.#T2#
Mcgillicutty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mcgillicutty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mcgillicutty throws a body shot but no joy.
Mcgillicutty doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kutvonen slips under a jab.
Kutvonen lunges at Mcgillicutty with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mcgillicutty's hand.
Mcgillicutty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kutvonen.
Mcgillicutty throws the left hand but Kutvonen avoids the punch easily.
Kutvonen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kutvonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Mcgillicutty.
Jab by Mcgillicutty.
Donk. Mcgillicutty catches Kutvonen right on the button with a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kutvonen.
Kutvonen tries to move into range but Mcgillicutty moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A left lands for Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kutvonen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mcgillicutty misses with an uppercut. Kutvonen saw that one coming.
Nice jab there from Kutvonen.
Mcgillicutty takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kutvonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kutvonen defending well as Mcgillicutty loads up on a big left hand.
Kutvonen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Kutvonen slips under a jab from Mcgillicutty.
Kutvonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kutvonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty throws a jab but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Mcgillicutty moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kutvonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcgillicutty.
Kutvonen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mcgillicuttys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kutvonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcgillicutty is just out of range.
Mcgillicutty slips a jab from Kutvonen.
Mcgillicutty throws a hook but Kutvonen avoids it easily.
A jab from Mcgillicutty does it's job there.
Mcgillicutty feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kutvonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mcgillicutty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mcgillicutty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kutvonen.
Mcgillicutty misses with an uppercut
and Kutvonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcgillicutty misses with a straight right.
Kutvonen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mcgillicutty scores with a jab. Kutvonen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mcgillicutty misses with a hook
and Kutvonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Kutvonen slips under a jab from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kutvonen.
Mcgillicutty avoids the body shot from Kutvonen.
Mcgillicutty blocks a jab.
Kutvonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Mcgillicutty's head.
Good exchange - Kutvonen coming out on top.
Mcgillicutty throws a jab but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen slips a straight right by Mcgillicutty.
Kutvonen slips a jab from Mcgillicutty.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot that snaps Mcgillicutty's head back.
Mcgillicutty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kutvonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kutvonen throws out a loose jab but Mcgillicutty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcgillicutty takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mcgillicutty misses with an uppercut. Kutvonen saw that one coming.
Mcgillicutty moves away from the strike by Kutvonen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcgillicutty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kutvonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mcgillicutty scores with a jab to the head.
Mcgillicutty throws a hook but Kutvonen blocks it.
Kutvonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mcgillicutty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lusmu Kutvonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Mcgillicutty misses with a hook. Kutvonen ducked under it nicely.
Mcgillicutty has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mcgillicutty there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kutvonen throws a jab when Mcgillicutty was well out of range.
Mcgillicutty slips under a jab.
Mcgillicutty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kutvonen.
Mcgillicutty walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kutvonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Kutvonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kutvonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen moves away from the strike by Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws an overhand right that lands on Mcgillicutty's shoulder, as Mcgillicutty tries to avoid the shot.
Mcgillicutty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcgillicutty.
Kutvonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A clash of legs there as Mcgillicutty blocks the low kick.
Mcgillicutty looks to land a right hand but Kutvonen moved out of range.
Kutvonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mcgillicutty throws a hook but Kutvonen avoids it easily.
Mcgillicutty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mcgillicutty misses with a straight left.
Mcgillicutty throws a looping overhand right but Kutvonen ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
A big right from Mcgillicutty misses.
Kutvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mcgillicutty connects with a looping right hand.
Mcgillicutty avoids the body shot from Kutvonen.
A jab from Kutvonen misses.
Mcgillicutty loads up on a big right hand but Kutvonen slips the punch.
Mcgillicutty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcgillicutty lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mcgillicutty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mcgillicutty moves away from the strike by Kutvonen.
Mcgillicutty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mcgillicutty looks to land a right hand but Kutvonen moved out of range.
Mcgillicutty takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kutvonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kutvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot.
Kutvonen staying out of range there.
Mcgillicutty throws a lazy right hand but Kutvonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paddy Mcgillicutty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mcgillicutty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mcgillicutty scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutvonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mcgillicutty throws a poor cross that misses
and Kutvonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Kutvonen there.
A slow jab from Mcgillicutty misses its intended target.
Mcgillicutty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mcgillicutty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kutvonen lands a jab to the head.
Mcgillicutty throws a jab but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
The fighters circling - Mcgillicutty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mcgillicutty misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Kutvonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Kutvonen catches Mcgillicutty right on the button with a cross.
Kutvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kutvonen throws a hook but Mcgillicutty avoids it easily.
Mcgillicutty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kutvonen jabs at Mcgillicutty's body.
Kutvonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mcgillicutty.
Kutvonen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3##TD2#
Kutvonen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mcgillicutty on his heels. He'll look to pass Mcgillicutty's guard now, I'm sure.
Mcgillicutty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty working for a triangle but Kutvonen defends it easily.
Kutvonen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lusmu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kutvonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty has his foot on Kutvonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kutvonen works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lusmu Kutvonen.
Well Kutvonen 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 Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!

Lusmu Kutvonen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: OFK 161 - Mogg Vs Jahouli     
Date:   Jan 22, 2022
#R1#
Ruenroeng lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kutvonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A countering left hand to the body from Ruenroeng misses.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Kutvonen throws a combination that misses
and Ruenroeng cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good leg kick by Ruenroeng.
Kutvonen shoots in but Ruenroeng avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ruenroeng scores with a sloppy right hand. Kutvonen should have avoided that one.
Kutvonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ruenroeng. That's going to slow Kutvonen down.
Ruenroeng scores with a leg kick.
Ruenroeng wants to land a leg kick but Kutvonen is out of range.
Kutvonen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ruenroeng misses with a body punch
and Kutvonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruenroeng slips a jab from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruenroeng. #T1#
A big right from Ruenroeng misses.
Kutvonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ruenroeng swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Kutvonen counters with a shoot takedown. Ruenroeng fights it but they end up in guard.
Kutvonen postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kutvonen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ruenroeng has control of Kutvonen's left arm, preventing Kutvonen from doing any damage.
Kutvonen passes Ruenroeng's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kutvonen wants to control but Ruenroeng is keeping him busy. #T2#
Ruenroeng trying to control here.
Ruenroeng tries to roll over but Kutvonen keeps him under control.
Ruenroeng gets full guard.
Kutvonen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kutvonen wants to pass the guard but Ruenroeng is keeping the position.
Ruenroeng wants to sweep here but Kutvonen controlling him for the moment.
Kutvonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kutvonen preventing the sweep.
Ruenroeng controlling Kutvonen's posture. #T3#
Ruenroeng keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kutvonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruenroeng.
Kutvonen moves forwards but Ruenroeng connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot.
Kutvonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruenroeng.
A big left from Kutvonen misses.
Ruenroeng throws a big shot that misses.
Kutvonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A lazy left from Ruenroeng finds it's target.#TD#
Kutvonen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kutvonen won't allow Ruenroeng to sweep him here.
Kutvonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Kutvonen wants to pass the guard but Ruenroeng is keeping the position.#T4#
Kutvonen trying to control but Ruenroeng is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ruenroeng throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ruenroeng tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruenroeng working a defensive guard but Kutvonen passes into half guard.
Ruenroeng is looking to get back to full guard here but Kutvonen has managed to pass to side control instead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruenroeng tries to bench press Kutvonen off him but Kutvonen keeps the position.
Kutvonen lands an elbow.
Ruenroeng sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ruenroeng wants to improve his position but Kutvonen is controlling well.
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 Lusmu Kutvonen 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#
Kutvonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kutvonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kutvonen looks to throw the jab but Ruenroeng is out of range.
Ruenroeng swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Kutvonen. Beautiful body shot.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Kutvonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruenroeng.
Kutvonen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kutvonen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ruenroeng throws the left hand but Kutvonen avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen tries to clinch up.
Ruenroeng throws a right hand that misses
and Kutvonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kutvonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Ruenroeng looks to score with a jab to the body but Kutvonen is just out of range.
Ruenroeng pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kutvonen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ruenroeng throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
Kutvonen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with low kicks.
Kutvonen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ruenroeng digs a good hook to Kutvonen's body.
Ruenroeng on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kutvonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick that knocks Kutvonen off balance momentarily.
Kutvonen takes a swing at Ruenroeng's ribcage but misses.
Kutvonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kutvonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ruenroeng changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruenroeng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses
and Kutvonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Kutvonen missing with a left hand there. Ruenroeng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruenroeng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruenroeng.
A low kick from Ruenroeng is predictable there #TD#
and Kutvonen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kutvonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ruenroeng is looking to control Kutvonen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ruenroeng avoid being mounted?
Ruenroeng is looking for a sweep. Kutvonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruenroeng is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ruenroeng is looking to get back to full guard here but Kutvonen has managed to pass to side control instead.
You can see the frustration on Ruenroeng's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Kutvonen grinds an elbow into Ruenroeng's temple.
Kutvonen throws an elbow but Ruenroeng slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ruenroeng tries to improve position but can't.
Kutvonen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kutvonen throws an elbow but Ruenroeng slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kutvonen working away.
Kutvonen trying to control the action but Ruenroeng is working from the bottom.
Ruenroeng is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ruenroeng wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Kutvonen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kutvonen working the head and body with strikes.
Kutvonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kutvonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kutvonen trying to control the action but Ruenroeng is working from the bottom.
Ruenroeng is looking for a sweep. Kutvonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kutvonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lusmu Kutvonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruenroeng tries to roll over but Kutvonen keeps him under control.
Ruenroeng regains full guard. Nicely done.
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 Lusmu Kutvonen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Kutvonen misses with an uppercut
and Ruenroeng counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ruenroeng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kutvonen moves away.
Kutvonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kutvonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruenroeng is just out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ruenroeng. Kutvonen shrugs it off though.
Ruenroeng cracks a nice hook into Kutvonen's ribs.
Ruenroeng 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.
Ruenroeng misses with a body kick.
Kutvonen tries to counter with a takedown but Ruenroeng is quick to defend against it.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Ruenroeng.
Samak Ruenroeng seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng thumps Kutvonen with a low kick.
Ruenroeng wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ruenroeng fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kutvonen.
Kutvonen tries a low kick but Ruenroeng avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Ruenroeng misses.
Ruenroeng scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Kutvonen blocks a jab.
Samak Ruenroeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kutvonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ruenroeng misses with a takedown attempt - Kutvonen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kutvonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruenroeng looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ruenroeng takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kutvonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ruenroeng takes one on the button.
Kutvonen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ruenroeng slips under a jab from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen scores with a decent looking hook.
Kutvonen throws a body punch but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Ruenroeng moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kutvonen throws a shot from downtown. Ruenroeng moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ruenroeng! But no joy.
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruenroeng on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Ruenroeng was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ruenroeng stuffs the takedown.
Ruenroeng throws a hook but Kutvonen blocks it.
Kutvonen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Kutvonen. #ROC#Ruenroeng is rocked!
Ruenroeng ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kutvonen takes a swing at Ruenroeng's ribcage but misses.
Kutvonen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruenroeng was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kutvonen misses with a straight right.
Kutvonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Kutvonen throws an overhand right that lands on Ruenroeng's shoulder, as Ruenroeng tries to avoid the shot.
Ruenroeng fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ruenroeng circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ruenroeng counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kutvonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice cross by Ruenroeng.#TD#
Kutvonen shoots in and gets a takedown into Ruenroeng's guard.
Kutvonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruenroeng trying to keep a closed guard but Kutvonen is proving a slippery customer.
Kutvonen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Ruenroeng is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kutvonen passes Ruenroeng's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kutvonen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ruenroeng is refusing to be controlled, as Kutvonen sits in half guard.
Kutvonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruenroeng regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kutvonen.
Ruenroeng bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kutvonen's guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Samak Ruenroeng just about did enough to take it.
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#
Kutvonen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kutvonen scores with a jab to the body.
Kutvonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kutvonen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kutvonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen thumps Ruenroeng with a low kick.
Ruenroeng works Kutvonen's body with a nice hook.
Ruenroeng tries to land a front kick but Kutvonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Ruenroeng lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen swings for the body but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Kutvonen tests Ruenroeng's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kutvonen digs a good body shot into Ruenroeng's ribs.#T1#
Ruenroeng uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ruenroeng throws a right hand that misses
letting Kutvonen counter with a right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ruenroeng 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 Kutvonen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kutvonen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kutvonen throws a shot from downtown. Ruenroeng moves away and avoids it.
Ruenroeng throws a body punch but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Kutvonen lands with a cross.
Kutvonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Kutvonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ruenroeng lands with a hook. Kutvonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kutvonen throws a lazy right hand but Ruenroeng sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruenroeng looks to throw the jab but Kutvonen is out of range.
Ruenroeng moves in looking to clinch but Kutvonen pushes him off.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick
enabling Kutvonen to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Kutvonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruenroeng.
Kutvonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruenroeng tries a low kick but Kutvonen avoids it.
Kutvonen misses with an uppercut.
Kutvonen misses with a right hand
and Ruenroeng counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng moves out of range of the leg kick from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen tries to score with a low kick but Ruenroeng moves his leg out of the way.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kutvonen's head backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruenroeng misses the target. #T3#
Ruenroeng takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kutvonen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A swing and a miss from Kutvonen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kutvonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ruenroeng replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kutvonen blocks it well.
Kutvonen misses with a takedown attempt - Ruenroeng sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ruenroeng throws out a counter right but Kutvonen avoids it with no problem.
Ruenroeng fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kutvonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kutvonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the side of Kutvonen's head but Kutvonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruenroeng throws a poor cross that misses
and Kutvonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Ruenroeng is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ruenroeng is still on wobbly legs! Can Kutvonen finish him?
Kutvonen misses with a straight right.
Ruenroeng seems to have recovered his senses.
Kutvonen moves forwards but Ruenroeng connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kutvonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruenroeng swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ruenroeng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen looks to land a body kick but Ruenroeng moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruenroeng scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Kutvonen misses its intended target.
Ruenroeng thinks about the counter body kick.
Ruenroeng walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kutvonen blocks the body kick.
Kutvonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kutvonen takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Ruenroeng does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen had his way with Samak Ruenroeng in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Kutvonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ruenroeng throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ruenroeng throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Kutvonen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ruenroeng quickly recovers to half guard.
Ruenroeng preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ruenroeng is trying to control but can't.
Ruenroeng is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kutvonen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kutvonen's back!
Ruenroeng tries to get the hooks in deep but Kutvonen pushed the leg off.
Ruenroeng has good solid back control here. #T1#
Kutvonen trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Ruenroeng just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutvonen wants to escape the position.
Ruenroeng has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kutvonen's body.
Ruenroeng trying to control momentarily. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ruenroeng keeps control of the position as Kutvonen tries to break free.
Ruenroeng tries to get the hooks in deep but Kutvonen pushed the leg off.
Kutvonen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ruenroeng prevents Kutvonen from improving his position.
Ruenroeng trying to control the pace.
Kutvonen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Kutvonen tries to roll over but Ruenroeng keeps him under control.
Ruenroeng takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kutvonen wants to get back to full guard.
Samak Ruenroeng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lusmu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruenroeng wants to free his trapped foot but Kutvonen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ruenroeng in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ruenroeng throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Kutvonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kutvonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen tests Ruenroeng's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Kutvonen blocks the leg kick.
Ruenroeng connects with a jab.
Ruenroeng lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy body shot
and Kutvonen counters with a left to the body.
Ruenroeng takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch combination from Ruenroeng misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kutvonen misses with a wild body shot.
Ruenroeng misses with a jab to the body
and Kutvonen counters with a stiff right hand.
A clash of legs there as Kutvonen blocks the low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Samak Ruenroeng.
I think Kutvonen 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:47
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!

Lusmu Kutvonen retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Lusmu Kutvonen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: OFK 154 - Line Vs Koniu     
Date:   Dec 26, 2021
#R1#
Asai misses with a body kick.
Kutvonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asai misses with a wild body shot.
Kutvonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kutvonen misses with a straight left.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the side of Asai 's head but Asai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kutvonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kutvonen takes a swing at Asai 's ribcage but misses.
Asai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kutvonen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot.
Kutvonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Asai throws a body punch but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Kutvonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Asai does it's job there.
Kutvonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Asai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kutvonen 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.
Asai throws a shot from downtown. Kutvonen moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutvonen cracks Asai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Asai throws a chopping leg kick but Kutvonen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kutvonen checks a low kick from Asai .
Kutvonen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Asai throws a leg kick that misses.
Kutvonen feints the counter takedown.
Asai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kutvonen misses the shot to the body.
Kutvonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Asai throws a jab but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Asai loads up on a big right hand but Kutvonen slips the punch.
Kutvonen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some bone on bone action there as Kutvonen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Asai throws a leg kick which misses Kutvonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kutvonen tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Kutvonen closes the distance and clinches.
Asai throws an elbow but it misses.
Kutvonen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
Kutvonen has picked Asai up - he's going for a ride! Kutvonen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kutvonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Asai 's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutvonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Kutvonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Asai won't allow Kutvonen to pass to mount.
Kutvonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kutvonen working Asai over with strikes.
Kutvonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Asai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kutvonen.
Still in half guard, Kutvonen seems content to control.
Kutvonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kutvonen thows a huge punch but Asai dodges it nicely.
Kutvonen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kutvonen unloads with some shots from mount but Asai bucks and avoids them well. #T3#
Asai holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kutvonen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The referee warns Asai that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kutvonen with a couple of short strikes.
Kutvonen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kutvonen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Asai because Kutvonen loaded up on that one.
Kutvonen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Asai 's face.
Asai can't escape the position.
Kutvonen controlling the position easily from mount.
Kutvonen with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
Kutvonen working the ground and pound effectively.
Asai working to try and regain half guard.
Kutvonen punching from mount but Asai doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kutvonen unloading with bombs!
Asai is squirming around, avoiding Kutvonen's attempts to control the action.
Kutvonen controlling the pace for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kutvonen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Asai slips a straight right by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from Asai .
A clash of legs there as Kutvonen blocks the low kick.
Kutvonen works the jab nicely.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asai misses with a wild body shot.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kutvonen loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Jab from Kutvonen.
Asai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kutvonen throws out the jab.
Kutvonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kutvonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kutvonen throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen works Asai 's body with a nice hook.
Asai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutvonen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Asai tries to avoid it but Kutvonen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Asai to the ground. Asai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kutvonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Kutvonen gets the takedown into side control.
Kutvonen is trying to ground and pound but Asai uses the momentary lack of control by Kutvonen to regain half guard. #T1#
Asai wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kutvonen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kutvonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kutvonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Asai tries to roll over but Kutvonen keeps him under control.
Kutvonen lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kutvonen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Asai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kutvonen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kutvonen throwing shots but Asai is blocking nicely.
Kutvonen stalling away here and it's allowed Asai to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kutvonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asai is keeping the position for now.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Asai keeps moving. #T3#
Kutvonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kutvonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Asai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kutvonen on the ground.
Asai can't keep his opponent in guard - Kutvonen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Asai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen thows a huge punch but Asai dodges it nicely.
Kutvonen wants to pass to mount but Asai is defending the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kutvonen defending well as Asai loads up on a big left hand.
Kutvonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kutvonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asai . #T4#
Kutvonen slips under a jab.
Kutvonen slips a straight right by Asai .
Asai moves out of range of the leg kick from Kutvonen.
A little feinted left hand from Asai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Asai slips under a jab.
Asai drops his hands momentarily and Kutvonen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Asai connects with a leg kick.
Kutvonen staying out of range there.
And Kutvonen tries to counter it with a takedown but Asai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kutvonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
A jab from Kutvonen finds it's way through Asai 's defenses.
Kutvonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Asai .
Kutvonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Asai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Asai scores with a kick to the body.
Asai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kutvonen! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Asai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kutvonen checks it well.
Kutvonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Asai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kutvonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asai .
A countering left hand to the body from Kutvonen misses.
Good shot there by Asai .
Kutvonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big right from Kutvonen misses.
Asai throwing a counter right hand but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen staying out of range there.
Kutvonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Asai tries a low kick but Kutvonen avoids it.
Asai slips under a jab from Kutvonen.
A bone on bone clash there as Kutvonen blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai throws a leg kick that misses.
Asai loads up on a big right hand but Kutvonen slips the punch.
Kutvonen slips a straight right by Asai .
Kutvonen throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick by Asai misses #TD2#
and Kutvonen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Asai ! #T1#
Kutvonen tries to score with some ground and pound. Asai controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kutvonen wants to control but Asai is keeping him busy.
Asai is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kutvonen connects with a decent elbow.
Asai dodges the ground and pound from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asai on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kutvonen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Asai is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kutvonen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Asai is avoiding damage well.
Asai takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Asai is not content to let Kutvonen control the position. #T2#
Asai is looking for a sweep.
Kutvonen wants to control but Asai is keeping him busy.
Kutvonen looking to control but instead Asai has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Well, if Kutvonen 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.
Nice strikes from Kutvonen there.
Kutvonen working Asai over with strikes. #T3#
Kutvonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Asai 's head.
Kutvonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Asai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kutvonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asai looks to land a right hand but Kutvonen moved out of range.
Asai missing with a left hand there. Kutvonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kutvonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asai misses the shot to the body.
Asai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kutvonen throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Asai throws a push kick but Kutvonen slaps the foot to one side.
Asai throws a leg kick but Kutvonen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kutvonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Kutvonen digs a good hook to Asai 's body. #T4#
Asai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kutvonen blocks the body kick.
Asai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kutvonen.
As Kutvonen backs away, Asai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kutvonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kutvonen connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kutvonen slips under a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Asai tries to throw a body punch but Kutvonen avoids it by throwing Asai back against the cage.
Asai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Asai .
Kutvonen wants to stall. #BC2#
Kutvonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Asai .
Kutvonen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Asai loads up on a big right hand but Kutvonen slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen 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#
Asai misses with a straight right.
Kutvonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kutvonen scores with a hook to the body. Asai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Asai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kutvonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Asai 's head backwards.
Asai throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
Kutvonen with the inside leg kick.
Asai misses with a kick to the body.
Kutvonen misses with a series of wild punches.
An inside leg kick from Asai misses.
Kutvonen throws out a counter right but Asai avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Asai .
Asai blocks a jab.
A clash of legs there as Kutvonen blocks the low kick.
Asai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good leg kick by Asai . #T1#
Kutvonen scores with a jab to the body.
Kutvonen loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Kutvonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kutvonen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Asai throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
Kutvonen cracks a nice hook into Asai 's ribs.
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kutvonen.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Kutvonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kutvonen. #CL2#
Kutvonen drives through and clinches with Asai against the cage.
Kutvonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kutvonen.
Asai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards. #BC2#
Kutvonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kutvonen scores with a shot to the body.
Asai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Asai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kutvonen lands a leg kick that knocks Asai off balance momentarily.
Asai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asai . Kutvonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asai lands with an overhand left.
Good leg kick by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kutvonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kutvonen scrambles back to his feet.
Kutvonen scores with a jab to the head.
Asai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kutvonen moves away.
Asai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kutvonen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asai pinned against the cage. Asai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kutvonen slips a straight right by Asai .
Asai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Asai misses with a straight left.
Asai throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Kutvonen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kutvonen working Asai over with strikes.
Kutvonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kutvonen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kutvonen trying to control from half guard but Asai is working away.
Kutvonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Well, if Kutvonen 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.
Kutvonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Asai 's head. #T4#
Asai is in trouble now - Kutvonen has advanced to mount!
Kutvonen lands a couple of good shots and Asai has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kutvonen connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Asai to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Kutvonen missing with punches from the 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!
Kutvonen scores with punches and elbows. #ROC2#Asai is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that fourth 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!#R5#
Kutvonen stuns Asai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Kutvonen instigates a clinch.
Kutvonen lands an uppercut.
Oh Asai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kutvonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kutvonen lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Asai to his knees! Kutvonen keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lusmu Kutvonen!
Lusmu Kutvonen is the new bantamweight champion!
Lusmu Kutvonen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Yoshihiro Asai had this to say: 'Ill Train Harder And Win My Next Fight'.

 

Event: OFK 150 - Temirov Vs Power     
Date:   Dec 12, 2021
#R1#
A jab from Petrov does it's job there.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Kutvonen slips the punch.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kutvonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kutvonen enables Petrov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kutvonen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kutvonen has Petrov pulled in close to control his posture.
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from Kutvonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kutvonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kutvonen wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Petrov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Kutvonen keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petrov dives in for a single leg takedown but Kutvonen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov lands with a light punch inside.
Kutvonen blocks a body shot from Petrov.
Kutvonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Kutvonen breaks the clinch.
Petrov sizes up Kutvonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Kutvonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kutvonen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kutvonen in his tracks.
Petrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick misses from Petrov.
Kutvonen throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Petrov as Kutvonen shoots in.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Petrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kutvonen on the side of the head.
Kutvonen slips a jab from Petrov.
Kutvonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch combination from Petrov misses. #T3#
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kutvonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kutvonen! But no joy.
Kutvonen misses the jab.
Kutvonen checks a leg kick.
Kutvonen moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Kutvonen stuns Petrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice combination there by Petrov. #TD2#
Kutvonen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Petrov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Petrov defending against the ground and pound.
Kutvonen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Lab. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutvonen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kutvonen working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#Petrov is rocked!
Kutvonen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Oh Petrov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kutvonen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kutvonen with the ground and pound but Petrov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Petrov seems to have got his legs back now.
Petrov trying to hold on to Kutvonen's head to control him but Kutvonen postures up.
Kutvonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kutvonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Petrov is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutvonen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Petrov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lusmu Kutvonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kutvonen scoring with some ground and pound.
Kutvonen trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Petrov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov working a defensive guard here.
Kutvonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kutvonen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petrov looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Petrov 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.
Kutvonen scores with a shot to the body.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Kutvonen moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kutvonen! But no joy.
Kutvonen defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov throws a hook but Kutvonen avoids it easily.
Petrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Kutvonen throws an overhand right that drops Petrov like a sack of potatoes! Kutvonen dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lusmu Kutvonen!
A relieved looking Lusmu Kutvonen 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: OFK 146 - Foley Vs Harwath     
Date:   Nov 28, 2021
#R1#
Kutvonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Megalos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kutvonen throws a nice looking combination but Megalos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kutvonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Megalos jabs Kutvonen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kutvonen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Megalos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Megalos tries to clinch but Kutvonen is having none of it.
Kutvonen throws a good cross that connects.
Megalos swings for the body but Kutvonen moves out of range. #CL#
Kutvonen moves into range and clinches up with Megalos.
Megalos swings wildly with an uppercut but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kutvonen wants to stall.
Megalos has Kutvonen pressed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Megalos misses with a body punch.
Kutvonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kutvonen can't find room to land a body shot as Megalos controls the action. #BC2#
Megalos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Megalos or perhaps it was just good defense by Kutvonen, which made it look bad. #T1#
Megalos leaves Kutvonen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Megalos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kutvonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kutvonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kutvonen works Megalos's body with a nice hook.
Megalos misses with a right hand
enabling Kutvonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Kutvonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Megalos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good shot there by Kutvonen.#ROC#Megalos is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Kutvonen. Beautiful body shot.
Megalos is still on wobbly legs! Can Kutvonen finish him?
We've been hearing reports that Kutvonen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Megalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Megalos.
Kutvonen throws a monster overhand right that drops Megalos! Kutvonen follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lusmu Kutvonen!
A relieved looking Lusmu Kutvonen 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: OFK 144 - Volkov Vs Temirov     
Date:   Nov 21, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Kutvonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sripituksakul, pushing him back against the cage.
Kutvonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sripituksakul blocks a body shot from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen has had enough of the clinch but Sripituksakul keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Kutvonen breaks the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kutvonen 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.#TD2#
Kutvonen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sripituksakul manages to get to full guard.
Kutvonen won't allow Sripituksakul to sweep him here. #SUB#
Sripituksakul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Sripituksakul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kutvonen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sripituksakul 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.#T1#
Sripituksakul keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
Sripituksakul wants to sweep here but Kutvonen controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kutvonen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Sripituksakul is looking for a triangle but Kutvonen pushes his legs off easily.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sripituksakul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sripituksakul working for a triangle but Kutvonen defends it easily.
Kutvonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sripituksakul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sripituksakul keeping full guard, as Kutvonen tries to pass.
Kutvonen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kutvonen scoring with punches and elbows.
Sripituksakul tries to improve position but can't.
Check out the look on Kutvonen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sripituksakul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sripituksakul sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sripituksakul tries to roll over but Kutvonen keeps him under control.#T3#
Sripituksakul slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kutvonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sripituksakul is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Sripituksakul looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kutvonen passes into side control.
Sripituksakul sneaks back into half guard.
Sripituksakul wants to get back to full guard.
Kutvonen is controlling the pace.
Kutvonen drops an elbow to the side of Sripituksakul's head. #T4#
Sripituksakul has hold of Kutvonen's hands but Kutvonen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Kutvonen there.
Kutvonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Sripituksakul tries to roll over but Kutvonen keeps him under control.
Kutvonen wants to take a breather but Sripituksakul is having none of it.
Sripituksakul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Sripituksakul'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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kutvonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sripituksakul keeps working.
Sripituksakul is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sripituksakul misses with a hook.
Kutvonen slips a jab from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul looks to throw the jab but Kutvonen is out of range.
Sripituksakul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kutvonen slips under a jab.
Sripituksakul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sripituksakul.
Kutvonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sripituksakul throws a good cross that connects.
Kutvonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sripituksakul on the side of the head.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the side of Sripituksakul's head but Sripituksakul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Sripituksakul wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul moves away from the strike by Kutvonen.
Sripituksakul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen connects with a leg kick.
Sripituksakul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kutvonen moves away.
Kutvonen connects with a 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!#TD2#
Kutvonen gets a double leg takedown into Sripituksakul's guard.#T1#
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sripituksakul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sripituksakul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kutvonen is one step ahead there.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Sripituksakul keeps moving.
Kutvonen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Sripituksakul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kutvonen defends well.
Sripituksakul is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kutvonen is controlling him.
Sripituksakul looking for a sweep. Not yet Sripituksakul, not yet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kutvonen passes Sripituksakul's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sripituksakul manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Kutvonen is sitting in close to Sripituksakul's body. Sripituksakul has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kutvonen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kutvonen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sripituksakul.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
Little Kitty Sripituksakul seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: OFK 135- Asai Vs Sripituksakul     
Date:   Oct 23, 2021
#R1#
Temirov lands a right hook to the body.
Temirov throws a body punch but Kutvonen moves out of range.
A big right from Temirov misses.
Temirov misses with a few strikes there.
Temirov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Temirov throws a solid leg kick but Kutvonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Temirov.
Kutvonen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Temirov.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Temirov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Temirov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temirov scores with a nice head shot.
Temirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kutvonen moves in looking to clinch but Temirov pushes him off.
As Kutvonen looks to move away, Temirov throws a big counter combo but Kutvonen just gets out of the way.
Temirov lands a nice hook to Kutvonen's body. Kutvonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ruslan Temirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutvonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Temirov.
Kutvonen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Temirov misses with the combination. #CL2#
Kutvonen pushes Temirov up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kutvonen misses with the head strike.
Kutvonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Kutvonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Temirov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kutvonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kutvonen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Temirov throws a looping overhand right but Kutvonen ducks down to avoid it.
Kutvonen swings for the body but Temirov moves out of range.
Kutvonen throws a lazy right hand but Temirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Temirov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Kutvonen misses.
Temirov is looking to wear down Kutvonen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Temirov lands with a cross.
Kutvonen misses with a low kick.
Temirov scoring well with a low kick there.
Temirov misses with an uppercut. Kutvonen saw that one coming.
Kutvonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Kutvonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Temirov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross 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!
Kutvonen slips a jab and a cross from Temirov.
Temirov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kutvonen circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Kutvonen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kutvonen showed some decent athleticism there.
Kutvonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Temirov defending well though.
Ground and pound from Kutvonen. #T3#
Kutvonen is controlling the pace.
Kutvonen is pressing down on Temirov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Temirov is holding on for now.
Temirov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kutvonen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kutvonen lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kutvonen trying to control the action but Temirov is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kutvonen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC2#Temirov is rocked!
Kutvonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kutvonen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kutvonen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Temirov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Temirov dominated that round.
That's time! Temirov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Temirov lands an overhand right.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Temirov moves away.
Kutvonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Temirov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kutvonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Kutvonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Temirov counters with a nice body shot.
Kutvonen misses with a straight left.
Temirov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Temirov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kutvonen shoots in but no luck this time.
Temirov misses with a wild body shot.
Temirov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Kutvonen closes the distance and pushes Temirov back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temirov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kutvonen is keeping busy.
Kutvonen misses with the head strike. #T1##BC2#
Kutvonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kutvonen scores with a shot to the body.
Kutvonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Temirov.
Temirov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kutvonen can do to turn this around?
Kutvonen throws the left hand but Temirov avoids the punch easily.
Temirov takes a swing at Kutvonen's ribcage but misses.
Kutvonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Temirov. That snapped Kutvonen's head back.
Temirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Temirov throws a nice looking combination but Kutvonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kutvonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Temirov moves away.
Kutvonen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Temirov lunges at Kutvonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kutvonen's hand.
Temirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kutvonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Temirov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Kutvonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Temirov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kutvonen slips a straight right by Temirov.
Kutvonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Temirov misses with a leg kick.
Temirov scores with a three punch combo!
Temirov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oh Temirov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Ruslan Temirov has been cut.
Temirov defending well as Kutvonen loads up on a big left hand.
Temirov seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice straight punches there by Temirov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Temirov.
Temirov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ruslan Temirov is winning the standup battle so far.
Temirov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kutvonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A leg kick checked by Temirov.
No joy there for Temirov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kutvonen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Temirov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kutvonen backs up against the cage.
Kutvonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Temirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Kutvonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Temirov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kutvonen feints a counter leg kick.
Kutvonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kutvonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kutvonen misses with a takedown
and Temirov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Temirov lands with a nice combination. Kutvonen backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Temirov scores with a jab to the body.
Temirov wants to land a leg kick but Kutvonen is out of range.
Kutvonen moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Kutvonen misses with a looping right.
Kutvonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Temirov.
Temirov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kutvonen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kutvonen is defended easily by Temirov.
Ruslan Temirov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lusmu Kutvonen.
Temirov misses with a leg kick.
Kutvonen looks to land a left hand but Temirov moved out of range nicely.
Temirov slips a straight right by Kutvonen.
A lazy left from Kutvonen finds it's target.#TD2#
Kutvonen drives through with a takedown into Temirov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Temirov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kutvonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Temirov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut.
That's time! Temirov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kutvonen throws a looping overhand right but Temirov ducks down to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Temirov. That's going to slow Kutvonen down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Temirov.
Temirov lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Temirov tenderised Kutvonen's leg. Kutvonen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Temirov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kutvonen.
Temirov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Temirov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Donk. Temirov catches Kutvonen right on the button with a cross.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Temirov.
Temirov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temirov throws a big shot that misses.
Kutvonen feints the counter takedown.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from Temirov.
Temirov takes a swing at Kutvonen's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Temirov takes one to the side of the head.
Temirov lands with a good body shot.
Temirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Temirov.
Temirov misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Kutvonen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kutvonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kutvonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutvonen looking to sit in guard and control but Temirov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutvonen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kutvonen is trying to keep Temirov in close.
Lusmu Kutvonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Temirov is fighting to break Kutvonen's control of his arms but Kutvonen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Kutvonen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kutvonen is trying to control the position but Temirov postures up.
Temirov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kutvonen is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Lusmu Kutvonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kutvonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Temirov's guard. #REVB#
Kutvonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kutvonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Kutvonen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Temirov wants to stand and escape but Kutvonen is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Temirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Temirov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kutvonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kutvonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temirov throws out the jab.
Kutvonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Temirov throws a big counter combination but Kutvonen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Temirov misses with a hook.
Kutvonen throws out a counter right but Temirov avoids it with no problem.
Kutvonen throws a jab when Temirov was well out of range.
No joy there for Temirov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kutvonen flicks out a counter leg kick but Temirov steps away.
Temirov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Temirov misses the target.
Kutvonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Temirov moves away.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Temirov moves away.
Temirov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kutvonen.
Temirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kutvonen feints a counter leg kick.
Temirov throws a hook but Kutvonen blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Temirov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Temirov, 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Temirov!

Ruslan Temirov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: OFK 130 -     
Date:   Oct 03, 2021
#R1#
Power cracks Kutvonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kutvonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
Power was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Power throws out a loose jab but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Irish Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
No luck for Kutvonen with that takedown attempt.
Power was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Power misses with a left hand
and Kutvonen counters with a straight right hand.
Power throws a lazy right hand but Kutvonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kutvonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kutvonen takes one to the chin there.
A telegraphed right hand from Power misses the target. #T1#
Power throws a leg kick but Kutvonen moved away.
Kutvonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick from Power is predictable there
enabling Kutvonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Power looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Kutvonen.
It seemed like Kutvonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Power scores with a nice head shot.
Power throws a lazy uppercut
and Kutvonen counters with a nice leg kick.
Power misses with a straight right.
Kutvonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Kutvonen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Power holds on and takes a little breather.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.
Kutvonen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kutvonen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.
Power is wriggling around but Kutvonen manages to pass to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Power keeping control of the position.
Power blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kutvonen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kutvonen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kutvonen's back!#T3#
Kutvonen tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kutvonen just trying to survive but Power is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kutvonen breaks Power's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Power wants to get back to his feet but Kutvonen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kutvonen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Power preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kutvonen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Kutvonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kutvonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kutvonen throwing strikes but missing.
Kutvonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kutvonen prevents Power from getting back to his feet.
Kutvonen lands a couple of digs.
Power preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Power utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kutvonen throwing strikes from guard but Power blocks nicely.
Kutvonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Irish Power will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kutvonen misses with a takedown attempt - Power sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kutvonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
Kutvonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #KD#
Power drops Kutvonen with a beautiful combination! Kutvonen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Power is looking for the KO!
Power tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kutvonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kutvonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Power's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kutvonen moves away.
Kutvonen blocks a jab.
Power misses with a hook.
Kutvonen throws a looping overhand right but Power ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Power throws a hook to the side of Kutvonen's head but Kutvonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Power gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Power is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kutvonen can do to turn this around?
Kutvonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Power is leaning against Kutvonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Power doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kutvonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Power.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kutvonen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kutvonen has Power pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Power manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Power lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Power.
Kutvonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Power digs a right hand into Kutvonen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kutvonen's gas tank.
Kutvonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kutvonen stalling in the clinch but Power improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Kutvonen lands with a left to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Power just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kutvonen's brow. #BC2#
Kutvonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Power scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power throws a shot from downtown. Kutvonen moves away and avoids it.
Power lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Power throws a leg kick but Kutvonen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Power fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kutvonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Power misses the jab.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kutvonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Kutvonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Kutvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Kutvonen slips a jab from Power.
Power throws a sloppy body shot
and Kutvonen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Power is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Power throws a shot to the body.
Kutvonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Kutvonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Power looks to land a left hand but Kutvonen moved out of range nicely.
Kutvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Power tries to work over Kutvonen's front leg with a kick but Kutvonen checks it.
Irish Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Power thows a leg kick but Kutvonen checks it
and Kutvonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Kutvonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kutvonen walks into a jab.
Kutvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kutvonen! But no joy.#TD2#
Kutvonen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES#
Power throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A left lands for Power.
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kutvonen.
Power throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kutvonen.
Power tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Power.
Kutvonen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Irish Power dominated that second 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.#R3#
Power swings for the body but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Power misses with an uppercut.
Power bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Power keeps Kutvonen at a distance using the push kick.
Power throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kutvonen blocks a jab.#CL#
Power rushes Kutvonen and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power misses with a body punch.
Kutvonen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kutvonen tries to score a body lock takedown but Power shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kutvonen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Kutvonen goes for a takedown attempt but Power pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kutvonen.
Power lands with an overhand left.
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kutvonen with a jab.
Power tries to clinch there but Kutvonen circles away.
Kutvonen fails with the takedown
and Power counters with a slapping leg kick.
Irish Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lusmu Kutvonen.
Kutvonen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Power connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Power darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Power is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Power scores with a body shot.
Kutvonen goes for a double leg but Power avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Power continues to drive forward.
Kutvonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Power throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kutvonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kutvonen dives in for a single leg takedown but Power sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Power looks to land a right hand but Kutvonen moved out of range.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kutvonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Power throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kutvonen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Power throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kutvonen flicks out a counter leg kick but Power steps away.
Kutvonen works the jab nicely.
Kutvonen avoids a kick to the body.
Kutvonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kutvonen walks into a left hand. #ROC#Kutvonen is rocked!
Kutvonen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Power steps in with a hook that catches Kutvonen right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Power follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Kutvonen looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irish Power!
Irish Power retains his featherweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Irish Power made sure he mentioned ALPHA Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: OFK 123 - Power Vs Volkov     
Date:   Sep 11, 2021
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kutvonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Donde's hands.
Kutvonen connects with a body shot.
Kutvonen thuds a left hand into Donde's body.
Kutvonen punishes Donde's body with a nice straight punch.
Kutvonen lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Raymond Donde has been cut.
Kutvonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen scores with a body shot.
Donde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kutvonen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Donde misses with a takedown attempt
and Kutvonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donde throws a head kick that misses #KD2#
and Kutvonen counters with a head kick that drops Donde to the mat! Donde scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Donde is rocked!
Lusmu Kutvonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donde shoots for a takedown but Kutvonen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oh Donde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kutvonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kutvonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donde manages to avoid it.
Donde seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Kutvonen rushes Donde and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Kutvonen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from Kutvonen on the inside.
Kutvonen has a couple of punches blocked by Donde.
Donde changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kutvonen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Donde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutvonen lands with a right hand.
Kutvonen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Donde rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Kutvonen misses with a body shot.
Kutvonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donde was well out of range. Poor timing from Kutvonen.
Donde avoids the body shot from Kutvonen.
Donde appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jab from Kutvonen.
Donde takes a kick to the side of the head.
Donde scores with a head kick. #T4#
Donde shoots for a double leg takedown but Kutvonen sprawls well. He's pushed Donde's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kutvonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Donde goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kutvonen lands a jab to Donde's midsection.
Kutvonen just misses with a punch to the body. #KD2#
Kutvonen drops Donde with a beautiful combination! Donde stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kutvonen is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutvonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raymond Donde's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Donde has managed to clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kutvonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kutvonen just leaning against Donde, taking a breather. #BC2#
Kutvonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donde shoots and misses
and Kutvonen counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kutvonen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kutvonen takes a swing at Donde's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Donde throws a head kick that Kutvonen semi-blocks.
Donde shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kutvonen defends it nicely.
Kutvonen jabs at Donde's body.#T2#
Kutvonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donde takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Donde doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kutvonen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T3#
Kutvonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donde attempts a counter takedown but Kutvonen avoids it well and moves away.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kutvonen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kutvonen throws a head kick but Donde moves out of range.
Donde fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kutvonen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Donde fails with a takedown attempt.
Kutvonen flicks out a counter leg kick but Donde steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Donde. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Kutvonen throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raymond Donde's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kutvonen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kutvonen wants it to stay on the feet.
Donde closes the distance but Kutvonen moves to the side
enabling Kutvonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Donde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde takes one to the side of the head.
Kutvonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Donde is just out of range.#T1#
Kutvonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donde.
Donde tries to counter with a takedown but Kutvonen is quick to defend against it.
Donde tries to close the distance and clinch but Kutvonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kutvonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donde appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donde.
Kutvonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kutvonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Donde stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
A head kick misses from Donde.
Kutvonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kutvonen thuds a left hand into Donde's body.
Kutvonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Donde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kutvonen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
No joy there for Kutvonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donde on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kutvonen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lusmu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jab by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen stuns Donde with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Kutvonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kutvonen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Donde shoots in looking for a takedown. Kutvonen tries to sprawl out of it but Donde keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kutvonen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Raymond Donde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Kutvonen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lusmu Kutvonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kutvonen 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!

Lusmu Kutvonen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: OFK 118 - Mustonen Vs Bagwis     
Date:   Aug 25, 2021
#R1#
Loco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kutvonen! But no joy.
Loco shoots in looking for a takedown. Kutvonen tries to sprawl out of it but Loco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kutvonen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Loco dives in and grabs Kutvonen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kutvonen pushes down on Loco's head and hops out.
Kutvonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mono Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kutvonen drives through and clinches with Loco against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kutvonen working aggressively here.
Loco stalling the fight.
Loco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Loco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loco pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Loco fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Kutvonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Loco shoots in for a double leg but Kutvonen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Loco moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKutvonen.
Loco shoots in but no luck this time.
Kutvonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kutvonen lands a head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Mono Loco has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Loco.
Despite the aggression on Kutvonen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Loco has his takedown stuffed
and Kutvonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2##CL2#
Kutvonen moves into the clinch.
Loco avoiding damage.
A shot in the inside from Kutvonen.
Loco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Loco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kutvonen is defending well for now.
Loco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kutvonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kutvonen misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kutvonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Loco has Kutvonen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kutvonen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Loco tries to break free but Kutvonen pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kutvonen manages to break the clinch.
Kutvonen leaves Loco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kutvonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Loco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Loco goes for a double leg but Kutvonen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kutvonen continues to drive forward.
Kutvonen scores with a shot to the side of Loco's head.
Kutvonen working aggressively here.
Kutvonen lands an uppercut.
Kutvonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Loco.
Loco working hard to break the clinch.
Kutvonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kutvonen lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Kutvonen. #BC#
Loco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Loco shoots and misses
and Kutvonen counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck for Loco with that takedown attempt.
Kutvonen throws a counter combo.#T4#
Kutvonen leaves Loco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kutvonen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutvonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Loco misses with a takedown attempt
and Kutvonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kutvonen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Loco.
Loco darts in looking for a takedown but Kutvonen gets double underhooks and turns Loco into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kutvonen fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mono Loco's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kutvonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Kutvonen breaks from the clinch.
Loco shoots in looking for a takedown but Kutvonen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Loco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kutvonen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Loco.
Loco shoots and misses
and Loco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mono Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
A big head kick from Kutvonen and Loco is sent sprawling to the canvas! #ROC2#Loco is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kutvonen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Oh Loco is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Loco is trying to control the position but Kutvonen postures up.
Loco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kutvonen is one step ahead there.
Loco seems to have got his legs back now.
Kutvonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Kutvonen postures up.
Kutvonen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Loco shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kutvonen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Loco not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Kutvonen wants to sweep here but Loco controlling him for the moment.
Kutvonen keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kutvonen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Loco tries to free his leg and advance position but Kutvonen is retaining full guard.
Loco throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kutvonen keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully.
Kutvonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Loco manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kutvonen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Loco's head.
Loco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kutvonen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kutvonen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Loco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Loco stopping the sweep attempt from Kutvonen.#T4#
Loco 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.
Loco wants to control from the top but Kutvonen keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kutvonen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mono Loco's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Loco or perhaps it was just good defense by Kutvonen, which made it look bad. #TD#
Loco shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kutvonen's guard.
Loco postures up.
Loco wants to control from the top but Kutvonen keeps moving.
Kutvonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kutvonen, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kutvonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kutvonen, not yet. #T1#
Loco 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.
Kutvonen is controlling Loco's posture.
Kutvonen 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Loco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kutvonen! But no joy.#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.
Kutvonen takes a swing at Loco's ribcage but misses.
Loco fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mono Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutvonen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Loco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Loco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kutvonen avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Loco darts in looking for a takedown but Kutvonen gets double underhooks and turns Loco into the cage.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Loco is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kutvonen is defending well.
Loco trying to land knees to the body.
Kutvonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Loco backwards.
Kutvonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lusmu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Loco has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kutvonen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Loco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kutvonen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Loco wants to break free but Kutvonen has control. #T4#
Kutvonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Loco backwards.
Loco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Kutvonen breaks from the clinch.
Loco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Loco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kutvonen counters with a nice body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kutvonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Loco's head backwards.
Mono Loco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kutvonen throws out a powerful jab.
Mono Loco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loco misses with a head kick.
Kutvonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lusmu Kutvonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kutvonen 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!

A very excited looking Lusmu Kutvonen 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: OFK 112 - Do Urden vs Kriel     
Date:   Aug 04, 2021
#R1#
Kutvonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Draven moves in looking to clinch but Kutvonen pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Draven looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kutvonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kutvonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Draven tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kutvonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kutvonen connects with a crisp jab.
Kutvonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Draven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been hearing reports that Kutvonen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Draven clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Draven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Draven tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kutvonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kutvonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Draven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Kutvonen closes the distance and clinches.
Draven fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kutvonen has Draven pressed against the cage, preventing Draven from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Draven blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Draven misses with a knee strike.
Kutvonen misses with some punches.
Kutvonen tries to stall but Draven uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Draven misses with the head strike.
Draven blocks a body shot from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kutvonen misses with the head strike.
Kutvonen tries to throw a body punch but Draven avoids it by throwing Kutvonen back against the cage.
Draven wants to stall.
Kutvonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Draven breaks the clinch. #CL#
Kutvonen clinches up against the cage.
Draven tries to stall but Kutvonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kutvonen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Draven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draven works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Draven blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kutvonen fails to land.
Draven is working Kutvonen over against the cage.
Draven wants to break the clinch but can't.
Draven misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kutvonen.
Draven is looking to break free of the clinch but Kutvonen has double underhooks.
Kutvonen pushes Draven back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kutvonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kutvonen as Draven tries to tie him up.
Kutvonen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kutvonen lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Draven scores with a nice short uppercut.
Draven taking a breather.
Kutvonen prevents Draven from breaking the clinch.
Draven trying to control the position but instead, Kutvonen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Draven into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Draven. #T3#
Kutvonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Draven backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Draven throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Draven breaks the clinch.
Draven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Kutvonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kutvonen throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Draven has closed the distance and engaged Kutvonen in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Draven fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Kutvonen fails to land.
A hook to the body from Kutvonen.
Still in the clinch, Kutvonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kutvonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Draven slows down the pace here.
Draven wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Draven pressing his opponent against the cage.
Draven misses with some punches. #T4#
Draven pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Draven working hard to break the clinch.
Draven has Kutvonen pushed against the cage.
Kutvonen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Draven is keeping busy.
Draven lands a damaging elbow.
Kutvonen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Draven crunches a lovely knee into Kutvonen's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kutvonen.
Draven swings wildly with an uppercut but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draven blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Draven.
Kutvonen being controlled against the cage.
Kutvonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Draven throws a nice looking combination but Kutvonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Draven moves out of range of the strikes.
Kutvonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Draven throws a head kick but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Kutvonen fails to land the takedown.
Draven stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Draven wants it to stay on the feet.
Draven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kutvonen.#CL2#
Draven clinches up against the cage.
Kutvonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Draven lands a hook that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Draven.
Kutvonen prevents a body shot from Draven.
Draven looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from Kutvonen.
Draven slowing the pace effectively.
Kutvonen avoids the elbow strike from Draven, against the cage. #T1#
Kutvonen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Draven gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lusmu Kutvonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Draven lands a knee to the head.
Kutvonen lands a right hand.
Draven lands a hook that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
Kutvonen misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Draven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Draven tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Kutvonen counter with a right hand.
Draven tries to clinch up.
Draven defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kutvonen.
Draven has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Draven there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Kutvonen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Draven explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Eric Draven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Draven has managed to clinch.
Draven is struggling to control the position.
Draven stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kutvonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Draven backwards. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kutvonen wants to take the fight to the mat but Draven manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Draven using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kutvonen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kutvonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Draven's elbow.
Kutvonen working aggressively here.
Kutvonen presses Draven against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Draven doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Draven wants to get back to striking at distance but Kutvonen won't allow it.
Kutvonen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kutvonen lands a nice uppercut.
Kutvonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Draven backwards.
Kutvonen wants to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen avoiding damage as Draven throws knees to the body.
Draven presses Kutvonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Kutvonen misses with some punches.
Kutvonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Draven looking to throw knees to the head but Kutvonen is blocking nicely.
Kutvonen has a couple of punches blocked by Draven.
Kutvonen blocks an elbow strike.
Draven tries to break free but Kutvonen pushes him back against the cage.
Kutvonen throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Draven breaks from the clinch.
Kutvonen throws a looping overhand right but Draven ducks down to avoid it.
Kutvonen misses with a hook. Draven ducked under it nicely.
Draven with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kutvonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Draven throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Eric Draven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Draven staying out of range there.
Kutvonen connects with a leg kick.
Draven tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kutvonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kutvonen misses with a few strikes there.
Kutvonen catches Draven with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4##CL2#
Draven moves into range and clinches up with Kutvonen.#BC2#
Draven breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draven needs to keep his hands up - Kutvonen had a free shot at his head there.
Draven takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Draven tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kutvonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kutvonen loads up on a big right hand but Draven slips the punch.
Kutvonen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Draven takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Draven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kutvonen throwing a counter right hand but Draven manages to avoid it.
Draven tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Draven clinches with his opponent.
Draven is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kutvonen tries to score a body lock takedown but Draven shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Draven is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
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 Lusmu Kutvonen 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Draven blocks a jab.
Draven tries to close the distance and clinch but Kutvonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Draven has Kutvonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Draven lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Draven misses with a body punch.
Kutvonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Draven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eric Draven seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kutvonen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Draven.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kutvonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draven is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kutvonen misses with the head strike.
Kutvonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Draven is trying to push Kutvonen away but Kutvonen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Come on Kutvonen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T1#
A short right from Kutvonen.
Draven misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kutvonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Draven. #BC2#
Draven breaks from the clinch.
Draven avoids the body shot from Kutvonen.
Draven looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Kutvonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kutvonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kutvonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kutvonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Kutvonen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kutvonen working Draven over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kutvonen prevents Draven from standing back up.
Kutvonen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Draven trying to control here.
Kutvonen lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Kutvonen wants to free his trapped foot but Draven is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Draven is trying to stand back up but Kutvonen is controlling him
Kutvonen slips a nice elbow through Draven's hands, connecting with Draven's forehead.
Draven is not content to let Kutvonen control the position.
Draven on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Kutvonen there.
Draven trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Kutvonen. #T3#
Draven is looking for a sweep. Kutvonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Draven wants to get back to his feet.
Draven wants to control the action here but instead Kutvonen manages to pass to full mount!
Kutvonen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Draven is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Eric Draven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lusmu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kutvonen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kutvonen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Draven keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Kutvonen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Draven is squirming around, avoiding Kutvonen's attempts to control the action.
Kutvonen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Draven really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lusmu Kutvonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kutvonen 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!

Lusmu Kutvonen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: TWGC 34 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   Jul 08, 2021





165 cm
28 yrs
150 lbs



170 cm
27 yrs
144 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; 3 Piece Soda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Lusmu Kutvonen!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Soda moves into the clinch.
Soda tries to pull guard but Kutvonen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Kutvonen is trying to trip Soda. He has hold of a leg but Soda is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kutvonen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soda (0) vs (2) Kutvonen
Soda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Kutvonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Soda trying to control the position.
Kutvonen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Soda controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Soda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Soda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soda is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Soda actively working from the bottom here.
Soda trying to control from the bottom.
Soda won't allow Kutvonen to pass to mount. #T2#
Soda is looking to control Kutvonen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soda avoid being mounted?
Kutvonen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Soda trying to control from the bottom.
Soda is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Kutvonen 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. #T3#
Soda is pressing down on Kutvonen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kutvonen is fighting to break Soda's control of his arms but Soda is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Soda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kutvonen is aware though and is defending well.
Soda is trying to control the position but Kutvonen postures up. #SUB#
Soda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kutvonen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Soda looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kutvonen has picked Soda up and slammed him! Soda can't keep hold of the triangle and Kutvonen manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Soda (0) vs (5) Kutvonen
Soda prevents Kutvonen from moving into mount. #T4#
Kutvonen has control of an arm but Soda manages to advance to Kutvonen's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Soda (4) vs (5) Kutvonen
Kutvonen wants to escape the position.
Kutvonen just trying to survive but Soda is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kutvonen wants to escape the position.
Soda just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Soda struggling to keep hold of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Soda controlling the positon.#SUB#
Soda looking for the choke from the back. #T5#
Soda just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Soda is hanging on to Kutvonen's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Kutvonen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kutvonen trying to control the hands but Soda breaks the grip.
Kutvonen tries to escape the position.
Soda has good solid back control here. #T6##SUB#
Soda working for the choke.
Kutvonen can't escape the position.
Soda trying to control.
I would not like to be Kutvonen right now. #T7#
Kutvonen wants to control his opponent's hands but Soda gets his hands free. #SUB#
Soda working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Soda is not going to allow Kutvonen to sit and survive in this position.
Kutvonen is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Soda's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T8##SUB#
Kutvonen fending off the submission attempt from Soda. #SUB#
Kutvonen is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Kutvonen fending off the submission attempt from Soda. #T9##SUB#
Soda is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kutvonen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Kutvonen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Soda gets his way!
Good control from Soda.#T10#
Kutvonen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Soda prevents Kutvonen from improving his position.
Kutvonen controlling the position for now.
Kutvonen wants to control but Soda is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Kutvonen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kutvonen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kutvonen working a defensive guard but Soda manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Soda (7) vs (5) Kutvonen
Soda tries to advance position but instead Kutvonen slips a leg back in to half guard.
Soda wants to take a breather but Kutvonen is having none of it. #SUB#
Soda wants to work for an arm triangle but Kutvonen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T12##SUB#
Soda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Soda in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kutvonen tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Soda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). 3 Piece Soda!
3 Piece Soda decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: TWGC 34 (155lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Jun 29, 2021





170 cm
27 yrs
144 lbs



170 cm
27 yrs
170 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Lusmu Kutvonen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Kutvonen as Miyagi shoots in.#CL2#
Miyagi instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Miyagi pulls guard.
Our spies down at at SSJ Gym inform us that Miyagi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Miyagi is pulling down on Kutvonen's head. It's preventing any offense from Kutvonen, at least for the moment.
Kutvonen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miyagi trying to control the position. #T1#
Miyagi is pulling down on Kutvonen's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Kutvonen controlling him for the moment.
Miyagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miyagi has control of Kutvonen's left arm, preventing Kutvonen from doing any damage.
Miyagi is trying to keep Kutvonen in close. #T2#
Miyagi controlling Kutvonen's posture.
Kutvonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miyagi has control of Kutvonen's left arm, preventing Kutvonen from doing any damage. #T3#
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Kutvonen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Kutvonen being controlled here momentarily.
Miyagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Miyagi wants to control but Kutvonen passes easily into half guard.
Still in half guard, Kutvonen seems content to control.
Miyagi tries to get to full guard but Kutvonen has control of the leg.
Kutvonen trying to mount his opponent but Miyagi defends it.
Miyagi trying to control but Kutvonen postures up.
Miyagi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T5#
Miyagi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kutvonen jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kutvonen (3) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miyagi is trying to control Kutvonen's posture but Kutvonen avoids it.
We've been hearing that Kutvonen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Miyagi is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Miyagi is trying to control Kutvonen's posture but Kutvonen avoids it.
Miyagi trying to remain calm as Kutvonen controls from the top position.
Miyagi is trying to get back to half guard.
Kutvonen has control of an arm but Miyagi manages to advance to Kutvonen's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kutvonen (3) vs (4) Miyagi
Miyagi controls the position.
Miyagi keeps control of the position as Kutvonen tries to break free. #SUB2#
Miyagi looking for the choke but no joy. #T7#
Kutvonen breaks Miyagi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kutvonen (5) vs (4) Miyagi
Miyagi is pulling down on Kutvonen's head. It's preventing any offense from Kutvonen, at least for the moment.
Miyagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyagi, not yet.
Kutvonen advances to half guard. #T8#
Miyagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyagi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kutvonen is working away from the top position though.
Miyagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miyagi wants to control the action here but instead Kutvonen manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kutvonen (8) vs (4) Miyagi
Kutvonen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miyagi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kutvonen (8) vs (6) Miyagi#T9#
Kutvonen trying to control the position.
Miyagi wants to control from the top but Kutvonen keeps moving.
Miyagi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T10#
Miyagi slips nicely into half guard.
Kutvonen moves into full guard.
Miyagi stays in close to Kutvonen's body and controls the position.
Kutvonen working a defensive guard here. #T11#
Miyagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kutvonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kutvonen has his hands on Miyagi's head, controlling the position.
Miyagi 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. #T12#
Kutvonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miyagi's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kutvonen (10) vs (6) Miyagi
Miyagi controlling Kutvonen's posture. #T13#
Miyagi controls Kutvonen momentarily but Kutvonen frees himself.
Miyagi has control of Kutvonen's left arm, preventing Kutvonen from doing any damage.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Miyagi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kutvonen uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kutvonen (13) vs (6) Miyagi#T14#
Miyagi seems a little lost for a moment, as Kutvonen dominates the positioning.
Miyagi is trying to control Kutvonen's posture but Kutvonen avoids it.
Miyagi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Miyagi has one of Kutvonen's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kutvonen takes the fight on points by 13 to 6.
A very excited looking Lusmu Kutvonen 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.
The defeated Koryu Miyagi had this to say: 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'.

 

Event: OFK 98 - Dokov Vs Kriel     
Date:   Jun 16, 2021
#R1#
A big right from Letaivu misses.
Kutvonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Letaivu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pascal Letaivu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutvonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Letaivu lands a nice looking body shot.
Letaivu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Letaivu.
Kutvonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Letaivu misses with a leg kick
and Kutvonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Letaivu throws a lazy uppercut
and Kutvonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Letaivu's knee momentarily.
Letaivu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kutvonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kutvonen lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kutvonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Letaivu in his tracks.
Letaivu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kutvonen momentarily. #T1#
Letaivu misses with an uppercut
and Kutvonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Kutvonen connects with the punch.
Kutvonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen backing away here, and Letaivu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Letaivu works the jab nicely.
Kutvonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Letaivu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Letaivu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kutvonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Kutvonen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Letaivu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Letaivu is trying to control Kutvonen's posture but Kutvonen avoids it. #T2#
Letaivu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Letaivu wants to get back to his feet.
Letaivu tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Letaivu tries to hold on but Kutvonen postures up.
Letaivu is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Kutvonen punching from mount but Letaivu doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kutvonen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Letaivu is squirming around, avoiding Kutvonen's attempts to control the action.
Kutvonen avoids the attempt from Letaivu to control.
Kutvonen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kutvonen wants to control the pace but Letaivu is squirming around nicely.
Letaivu tries to hold on but Kutvonen postures up.#T4#
Kutvonen unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Letaivu wants to control but Kutvonen is having none of it.
Letaivu is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kutvonen is staying active.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kutvonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kutvonen misses with a hook.
Letaivu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kutvonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Letaivu can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Letaivu rushes Kutvonen and presses him up against the cage.
I was talking to Kutvonen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right hand to the body from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kutvonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kutvonen can't find room to land a body shot as Letaivu controls the action.
Letaivu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kutvonen lands with a light punch inside.
Letaivu misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Kutvonen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kutvonen is fighting to break Letaivu's control of his arms but Letaivu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Letaivu working a defensive guard but Kutvonen passes into half guard.
Letaivu desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Letaivu is trying to control but Kutvonen passes into side control!
Kutvonen trying to control the position but Letaivu is working away.
Kutvonen controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Letaivu wants to control but Kutvonen postures up.
Lusmu Kutvonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kutvonen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Letaivu tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Kutvonen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kutvonen content just to control the position here.
Letaivu manages to control the position for a moment.
Kutvonen unloads with some shots from mount but Letaivu bucks and avoids them well. #T3#
Kutvonen landing strikes from the mount and Letaivu is in trouble!
Letaivu tries to lock up and control but Kutvonen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kutvonen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Letaivu because Kutvonen loaded up on that one.
Letaivu wants to control but Kutvonen is having none of it.
Kutvonen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Letaivu tries to lock up and control but Kutvonen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Letaivu is bucking up trying to escape but Kutvonen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kutvonen trying to control but Letaivu is having none of it.
Letaivu tries to hold on but Kutvonen postures up.
Letaivu is trying desperately to improve position.
Kutvonen tries to control but Letaivu wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Letaivu is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Letaivu wants to clinch but Kutvonen slips to the side
and Kutvonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kutvonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lusmu Kutvonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Letaivu throws a big shot that misses.
Letaivu throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Kutvonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good shot there by Letaivu.
Kutvonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kutvonen misses with a few strikes there.
Kutvonen lands an overhand right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kutvonen. That's going to slow Letaivu down. #CL#
Kutvonen rushes Letaivu and presses him up against the cage.
Letaivu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kutvonen misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen tries a body shot but Letaivu blocks it.
Letaivu misses with a body punch. #TD#
Kutvonen lands a takedown into guard. #T1#
Letaivu is trying to keep Kutvonen in close.
Kutvonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Letaivu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kutvonen is looking to pass into half guard but Letaivu pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Letaivu is in guard.#REVB#
Kutvonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Letaivu's guard. #REVR#
Letaivu controlling Kutvonen's posture.
Letaivu controls Kutvonen momentarily but Kutvonen frees himself.
Kutvonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Letaivu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kutvonen.
Pascal Letaivu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Letaivu working a defensive guard here.
Letaivu throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kutvonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Letaivu is keeping the position for now.
Letaivu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kutvonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Letaivu is retaining full guard. #T3#
Letaivu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Letaivu keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Letaivu scores with a sloppy right hand. Kutvonen should have avoided that one.
Letaivu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kutvonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Letaivu.
Kutvonen looks to land a right hand but Letaivu moved out of range.
Kutvonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Letaivu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kutvonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Letaivu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Letaivu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pascal Letaivu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kutvonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Letaivu throws a shot to the body.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick
and Letaivu counters with a stiff right hand.
Letaivu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kutvonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Letaivu's knee momentarily.
Lusmu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kutvonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Kutvonen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Letaivu is looking to control Kutvonen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Letaivu avoid being mounted?
Kutvonen performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #ES2#
Letaivu kicks off Kutvonen and gets to his feet.

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 Lusmu Kutvonen.
Well Kutvonen 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!

A very excited looking Lusmu Kutvonen 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: TWGC 33 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3     
Date:   May 20, 2021





170 cm
27 yrs
152 lbs



180 cm
26 yrs
180 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Lusmu Kutvonen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Tobi Terrorelli!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kutvonen has closed the distance and engaged Terrorelli in a clinch. #TD2#
Terrorelli decides to pull guard.
Terrorelli controlling the position.
Kutvonen trying to control but Terrorelli is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Terrorelli is retaining full guard.
Terrorelli wants to sweep here but Kutvonen controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Kutvonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kutvonen trying to control but Terrorelli is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Terrorelli manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kutvonen (0) vs (2) Terrorelli
Kutvonen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Terrorelli passes into half guard.
Terrorelli moves into full mount! Kutvonen won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kutvonen (0) vs (5) Terrorelli#T2#
Terrorelli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Terrorelli wants to control the pace but Kutvonen is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Terrorelli controlling the pace for now.
Terrorelli is looking to take Kutvonen's back but instead Kutvonen gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Kutvonen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kutvonen (0) vs (8) Terrorelli#T4#
Kutvonen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Terrorelli looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kutvonen tries to reverse the position but Terrorelli maintains control.
Terrorelli controlling the position easily from mount.
Kutvonen tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Kutvonen tries to hold on but Terrorelli postures up.
Terrorelli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kutvonen is looking to improve his position but Terrorelli isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Terrorelli controlling from the full mount.
Kutvonen working to try and regain half guard.
Terrorelli controlling his opponent. #T7#
Kutvonen can't escape the position.
Terrorelli manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kutvonen to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kutvonen (0) vs (11) Terrorelli
Kutvonen tries to escape but Terrorelli has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Terrorelli is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T8#
Terrorelli controlling well, preventing Kutvonen from escaping the position.
Terrorelli controls the action.#T9#
I really don't envy Kutvonen right now.
Terrorelli controlling from the back.
Let's hope that Terrorelli 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.#T10#
Kutvonen tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Terrorelli is looking for a rear naked choke here but Kutvonen reverses the position brilliantly into Terrorelli's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kutvonen (2) vs (11) Terrorelli
Terrorelli has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Terrorelli keeps moving.
Terrorelli pulls Kutvonen in close to prevent any damage.
Terrorelli's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T12#
Terrorelli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Terrorelli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kutvonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Terrorelli is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Kutvonen trying to control but Terrorelli is working from the bottom.
Terrorelli working a defensive guard here.
Terrorelli pulls Kutvonen in close to prevent any damage.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Terrorelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Terrorelli controlling the position.
Terrorelli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kutvonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Terrorelli is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terrorelli wins on points by 11 to 2.
Tobi Terrorelli is the new welterweight champion!
Tobi Terrorelli thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: TWGC 33 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2     
Date:   May 19, 2021





170 cm
27 yrs
153 lbs



183 cm
36 yrs
200 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Lusmu Kutvonen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Konstantin Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kuznetsov clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Kutvonen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kuznetsov goes for a takedown attempt but Kutvonen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuznetsov.#CL2#
Kuznetsov drives through and clinches with Kutvonen against the cage.
Kutvonen wants a takedown but no success here.
Kutvonen wants a takedown.
Kuznetsov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kutvonen is defending well.
Lusmu Kutvonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantin Kuznetsov.
Kutvonen wants a takedown but no success here.
Kutvonen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kuznetsov after a bit of a struggle.
Kuznetsov is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Kutvonen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kutvonen (2) vs (0) Kuznetsov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kutvonen trying to pass the guard but Kuznetsov defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Kuznetsov is holding on to half guard well.
Kutvonen wants to pass to mount but Kuznetsov is defending the position.
Kuznetsov is trying to control but can't.
Kutvonen passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kutvonen (5) vs (0) Kuznetsov
Kutvonen tries to control but Kuznetsov wriggling away. #T2#
Kutvonen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kuznetsov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kuznetsov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Kutvonen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuznetsov sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Kuznetsov gets back to full guard.
Kuznetsov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kutvonen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Kuznetsov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuznetsov, not yet.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Kuznetsov working a defensive guard here.
Kuznetsov is trying to hold Kutvonen in close to prevent damage but Kutvonen has managed to pass into half guard.
Kutvonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuznetsov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Kutvonen seems to be working for a kimura but Kuznetsov defends the submission attempt.
Kutvonen trying to pass the guard but Kuznetsov defending well. #T6#
Kuznetsov is trying is best to control the position here.
Kuznetsov is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Kutvonen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuznetsov sees it coming and defends easily.
Kutvonen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T7#
Kutvonen moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kutvonen (8) vs (0) Kuznetsov
Kuznetsov can't do much from the bottom here.
Kuznetsov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8#
Kuznetsov is trying to control Kutvonen's posture but Kutvonen avoids it.
Kutvonen trying to control the action but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuznetsov is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Kutvonen working away.
Kutvonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuznetsov keeps working.
Kutvonen wants to take a breather but Kuznetsov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kutvonen.
Kutvonen postures up.
Kutvonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T10#
Kutvonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuznetsov is retaining full guard.
Kuznetsov trying to keep a closed guard but Kutvonen is proving a slippery customer.
Kuznetsov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kutvonen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kuznetsov looking to control but Kutvonen passes into half guard.
Kuznetsov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kutvonen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kutvonen's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kutvonen (8) vs (4) Kuznetsov#T11#
Kutvonen tries to escape the position.
Kutvonen is working hard here to advance position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kuznetsov controlling the positon.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T12#
Kutvonen prevents Kuznetsov from getting a body triangle.
Kutvonen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kuznetsov's guard. Nice work there by Kutvonen.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kutvonen (10) vs (4) Kuznetsov
Kutvonen being controlled here momentarily.
Kutvonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T13#
Kuznetsov wants to sweep here but Kutvonen controlling him for the moment.
Kuznetsov is controlling Kutvonen's posture.#T14#
Kuznetsov keeping full guard, as Kutvonen tries to pass.
Kutvonen is looking to pass into half guard but Kuznetsov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kuznetsov is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kutvonen (10) vs (6) Kuznetsov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuznetsov passes into half guard.
Kuznetsov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kutvonen takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
Lusmu Kutvonen 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: TWGC 33 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   May 18, 2021





168 cm
32 yrs
150 lbs



170 cm
26 yrs
153 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Khuchtei Bokhchuud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Lusmu Kutvonen!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kutvonen instigates a clinch.
Bokhchuud is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bokhchuud has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kutvonen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bokhchuud 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.
Bokhchuud has Kutvonen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kutvonen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khuchtei Bokhchuud. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Kutvonen has picked Bokhchuud up - he's going for a ride! Kutvonen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bokhchuud (0) vs (2) Kutvonen
Bokhchuud is trying to get back to full guard.
Bokhchuud wants to control but Kutvonen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bokhchuud is concentrating on defense, preventing Kutvonen from advancing position.
Bokhchuud is trying to get back to full guard.
Bokhchuud is trying is best to control the position here.
Kutvonen wants to pass to mount but Bokhchuud is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhchuud tries to roll over but Kutvonen keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kutvonen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bokhchuud is just riding it out for now. Kutvonen eventually gives up the hold.
Bokhchuud tries to get to full guard but Kutvonen has control of the leg. #T1#
Bokhchuud trying to hold on to Kutvonen's head to control him but Kutvonen postures up.
Bokhchuud tries to get to full guard but Kutvonen has control of the leg.
Bokhchuud is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kutvonen in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Bokhchuud is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bokhchuud is looking to improve his position.
Bokhchuud trying to control here.
Bokhchuud manages to get to full guard.
Bokhchuud has control of Kutvonen's left arm, preventing Kutvonen from doing any damage.
Bokhchuud knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kutvonen on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bokhchuud is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bokhchuud (2) vs (2) Kutvonen#T3#
Kutvonen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bokhchuud (2) vs (4) Kutvonen
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kutvonen trying to mount his opponent but Bokhchuud defends it.
Bokhchuud keeping control of the position.
Bokhchuud wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutvonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bokhchuud keeps working.
Bokhchuud keeping hold of Kutvonen's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
Bokhchuud is looking to improve his position.
Bokhchuud controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bokhchuud wants to control but Kutvonen is keeping busy.
Kutvonen wants to take a breather but Bokhchuud is having none of it.
Bokhchuud moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bokhchuud wants to sweep here but Kutvonen controlling him for the moment.
Kutvonen looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Bokhchuud looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kutvonen is one step ahead there.
Bokhchuud pulls Kutvonen in to control the position.
Bokhchuud keeping moving, preventing Kutvonen from controlling successfully.
Bokhchuud trying to keep a closed guard but Kutvonen is proving a slippery customer.
Bokhchuud controlling the position.
Kutvonen postures up.
Bokhchuud looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bokhchuud pulls Kutvonen in close to prevent any damage.
Bokhchuud is trying to control the position but Kutvonen postures up. #T6#
Bokhchuud is really struggling to control Kutvonen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bokhchuud 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kutvonen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bokhchuud pulls Kutvonen in close to his closed guard and prevents Kutvonen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bokhchuud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kutvonen works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T7#
Bokhchuud is trying to get back to full guard.
Bokhchuud trying to hold on to Kutvonen's head to control him but Kutvonen postures up.
Bokhchuud is looking for a sweep. Kutvonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kutvonen tries to pass to full mount but Bokhchuud defends it.
Bokhchuud wants to improve his position but Kutvonen is controlling well.
Bokhchuud regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bokhchuud is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kutvonen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bokhchuud wants to improve his position but instead Kutvonen has moved into half guard. #T8#
Bokhchuud is trying to maintain the position but Kutvonen is very close to passing his half guard.
Bokhchuud is looking to improve his position.
Kutvonen trying to mount his opponent but Bokhchuud defends it.
Bokhchuud tries to roll over but Kutvonen keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kutvonen is looking for a kimura here.
Bokhchuud is looking to improve his position. #T9#
Bokhchuud has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kutvonen is working away from the top position though.
Bokhchuud is pressing down on Kutvonen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bokhchuud is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bokhchuud controlling Kutvonen's posture. #T10#
Bokhchuud keeping full guard, as Kutvonen tries to pass.
Bokhchuud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bokhchuud is trying to control the position but Kutvonen postures up.
Bokhchuud pulls Kutvonen in close to his closed guard and prevents Kutvonen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bokhchuud trying to keep a closed guard but Kutvonen is proving a slippery customer.
Kutvonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bokhchuud is keeping the position for now.
Bokhchuud is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T11#
Bokhchuud wants to control the position but Kutvonen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bokhchuud has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kutvonen is working away from the top position though.
Bokhchuud is pressing down on Kutvonen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bokhchuud trying to control the position.
Kutvonen looking to pass the guard.
Bokhchuud has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bokhchuud trying to control the position.
Bokhchuud looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kutvonen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T12#
Kutvonen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bokhchuud tries to roll over but Kutvonen keeps him under control.
Bokhchuud trying to control here.
Kutvonen tries to pass to full mount but Bokhchuud defends it. #SUB2#
Kutvonen is looking for a kimura here.
Bokhchuud wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Bokhchuud is not content to let Kutvonen control the position.
Bokhchuud is trying to control but can't.
Bokhchuud tries to roll over but Kutvonen keeps him under control.
Bokhchuud is controlling Kutvonen's trapped leg to prevent Kutvonen from advancing to side control.
Bokhchuud is looking to improve his position. #T14#
Bokhchuud is doing well to control the position and prevent Kutvonen from advancing to side control.
Kutvonen is thwarting Bokhchuud's attempts to control the position.
Kutvonen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bokhchuud!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bokhchuud (2) vs (7) Kutvonen
Bokhchuud tries to hold on but Kutvonen postures up.
Bokhchuud is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bokhchuud wants to control but Kutvonen is having none of it.
Bokhchuud is looking to improve his position but Kutvonen isn't that keen on the idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kutvonen wins on points by 7 to 2.
Lusmu Kutvonen 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.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud was interviewed post fight and said 'Đ¡Đ°Đ¹Đ½ Đ±Đ°Đ¹Đ½Đ° "Sain baina"-Translation well Shit!'.

 

Event: TWGC 33 (170lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   May 11, 2021





184 cm
36 yrs
184 lbs



170 cm
26 yrs
157 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Nikos Giannopoulos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lusmu Kutvonen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kutvonen has closed the distance and engaged Giannopoulos in a clinch.
Kutvonen tries for a takedown but Giannopoulos manages to get underhooks.
Giannopoulos tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Kutvonen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Giannopoulos regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Giannopoulos (0) vs (2) Kutvonen
Kutvonen being controlled here momentarily.
Giannopoulos wants to improve his position but instead Kutvonen has moved into half guard.
Giannopoulos wants to improve his position but Kutvonen is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen wants to control but Giannopoulos is keeping him busy.
Giannopoulos is trying to maintain the position but Kutvonen is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Giannopoulos trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kutvonen manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Giannopoulos (0) vs (5) Kutvonen
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kutvonen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Giannopoulos is working to get back to half guard.
Giannopoulos tries to lock up and control but Kutvonen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kutvonen prevents Giannopoulos from getting the reversal.
Giannopoulos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Giannopoulos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Giannopoulos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Giannopoulos is looking to improve his position.
Kutvonen passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Giannopoulos (0) vs (8) Kutvonen
Giannopoulos has one of Kutvonen's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Giannopoulos is trying to control Kutvonen's posture but Kutvonen avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Giannopoulos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kutvonen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Giannopoulos is looking to control Kutvonen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Giannopoulos avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Giannopoulos wants to improve his position but Kutvonen is controlling well.
Kutvonen wants to pass the guard but Giannopoulos is defending well.
Giannopoulos is trying to maintain the position but Kutvonen is very close to passing his half guard.#T4##SUB#
Giannopoulos actively working from the bottom here.
Kutvonen wants to free his trapped foot but Giannopoulos is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Giannopoulos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kutvonen wants to take a breather but Giannopoulos is having none of it.
Giannopoulos is pressing down on Kutvonen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Giannopoulos looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kutvonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Giannopoulos looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Kutvonen wants to pass the guard but Giannopoulos is keeping the position.
Giannopoulos 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.
Giannopoulos is trying to hold Kutvonen in close to prevent damage but Kutvonen has managed to pass into half guard.
Giannopoulos is looking to get back to full guard here but Kutvonen has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Giannopoulos (0) vs (11) Kutvonen
Giannopoulos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kutvonen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Giannopoulos is trying to control Kutvonen's posture but Kutvonen avoids it.
Giannopoulos is looking for a sweep.
Giannopoulos can't do much from the bottom here.
Giannopoulos prevents Kutvonen from moving into mount.
I wouldn't like to be where Giannopoulos is right now.
Giannopoulos is trying to improve his position.
Giannopoulos can't do much from the bottom here. #T7#
Kutvonen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Giannopoulos's shoulder. That is not cool.
Giannopoulos tries to improve position but can't.
Giannopoulos gets back to half guard.
Giannopoulos wants to control but Kutvonen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Giannopoulos is defending against the submission attempts here by Kutvonen.
Giannopoulos is looking to control Kutvonen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Giannopoulos avoid being mounted?#T8#
Giannopoulos is trying to control but Kutvonen manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Giannopoulos (0) vs (14) Kutvonen
Kutvonen avoids the attempt from Giannopoulos to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kutvonen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Giannopoulos is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Giannopoulos and Kutvonen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T9##SUB2#
Kutvonen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Giannopoulos is looking to reverse the position.
Kutvonen trying to control the position but Giannopoulos is working away.
Giannopoulos wants to control but Kutvonen postures up.#T10#
Giannopoulos tries to buck Kutvonen off but Kutvonen is having none of it.
Kutvonen wants to control but Giannopoulos is keeping him busy.
Giannopoulos is trying to control Kutvonen's posture but Kutvonen avoids it.
Giannopoulos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kutvonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Giannopoulos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Giannopoulos wants to improve his position but Kutvonen is controlling well.
Kutvonen wants to take a breather but Giannopoulos is having none of it. #T11#
Giannopoulos is trying to maintain the position but Kutvonen is very close to passing his half guard.
Giannopoulos is looking to improve his position.
Giannopoulos wants to control but Kutvonen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kutvonen seems to be working for a kimura but Giannopoulos defends the submission attempt.#T12#
Giannopoulos wants to improve his position but Kutvonen is controlling well.
Giannopoulos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kutvonen is working away from the top position though.
Well,Giannopoulos is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Giannopoulos tries to get to full guard but Kutvonen has control of the leg.
Kutvonen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Giannopoulos!
Score +3 for passing guard: Giannopoulos (0) vs (17) Kutvonen
Kutvonen trying to control but Giannopoulos is having none of it.
Kutvonen prevents Giannopoulos from getting the reversal.#T14#
Giannopoulos wants to hold on but Kutvonen pushes him away.
Kutvonen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Giannopoulos is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kutvonen looking to control but Giannopoulos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kutvonen wins on points by 17 to 0.
Lusmu Kutvonen decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: TWGC 33 (170lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   May 10, 2021





180 cm
31 yrs
184 lbs



170 cm
26 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bon Adrien De Moncey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lusmu Kutvonen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
De Moncey shoots in but Kutvonen avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Kutvonen clinches up against the cage.#TD#
De Moncey jumps guard and drags Kutvonen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
De Moncey is looking for a triangle but Kutvonen pushes his legs off easily.
Kutvonen wants to pass the guard but De Moncey is keeping the position.
Kutvonen passes De Moncey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
De Moncey actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
De Moncey looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Kutvonen wants to free his trapped foot but De Moncey is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
De Moncey 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.
De Moncey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for De Moncey.#T2##SUB#
De Moncey has his foot on Kutvonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kutvonen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Kutvonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Moncey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kutvonen has managed to get both his arms back between De Moncey's legs - danger averted.
Kutvonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kutvonen passes into half guard. #SUB#
De Moncey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kutvonen trying to control from half guard but De Moncey is working away.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kutvonen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T3#
Kutvonen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kutvonen passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: De Moncey (0) vs (3) Kutvonen
De Moncey tries to buck Kutvonen off but Kutvonen is having none of it.
De Moncey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kutvonen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Kutvonen works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: De Moncey (0) vs (6) Kutvonen
Kutvonen wants to control the pace but De Moncey is squirming around nicely.
De Moncey is desperately trying to improve his position but Kutvonen has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
De Moncey is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Kutvonen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
De Moncey tries to reverse the position but Kutvonen maintains control.#T6#
Kutvonen controlling his opponent.
Kutvonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Moncey is looking to escape.
De Moncey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T7##SUB2#
De Moncey defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kutvonen.
De Moncey is squirming around, avoiding Kutvonen's attempts to control the action.
Kutvonen controlling the pace for now.
De Moncey bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Moncey (2) vs (6) Kutvonen#T8##SUB#
De Moncey has gone for a leg lock! Kutvonen slips out almost immediately though and dives into De Moncey's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Moncey (2) vs (8) Kutvonen#SUB#
De Moncey working for a triangle but Kutvonen defends it easily.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but De Moncey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Kutvonen trying to move into half guard but instead De Moncey has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Moncey (4) vs (8) Kutvonen
De Moncey pushing down on Kutvonen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
De Moncey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kutvonen is just riding it out for now. De Moncey eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
De Moncey 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.
Kutvonen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10#
Kutvonen controlling De Moncey's posture. #SUB#
De Moncey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
De Moncey trying to control but Kutvonen is working from the bottom. #T11#
De Moncey advances to half guard. #SUB#
De Moncey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kutvonen is just riding it out for now. De Moncey eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
De Moncey is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
De Moncey is working for a submission of some sort.
Kutvonen is staying active underneath De Moncey, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
Kutvonen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of De Moncey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take De Moncey's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: De Moncey (4) vs (12) Kutvonen
De Moncey is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Kutvonen goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. De Moncey escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Moncey (6) vs (12) Kutvonen#SUB#
De Moncey is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kutvonen as he works his way to full guard.
De Moncey pushing down on Kutvonen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T13#
De Moncey is trying to control the action in half guard but Kutvonen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
De Moncey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kutvonen is just riding it out for now. De Moncey eventually gives up the hold.
Kutvonen is looking to improve his position.
Kutvonen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T14##SUB#
De Moncey is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
De Moncey is trying to work for a kimura but Kutvonen is defending well.
Kutvonen has his hands clasped together around De Moncey's back. He's all about the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kutvonen wins on points by 12 to 6.
In his post fight interview, Lusmu Kutvonen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 25, 2021
#R1#
Kutvonen staying out of range there.
Kutvonen throws a big counter head kick but TicPins avoids it with no problem.
TicPins throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Kutvonen counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends TicPins down! Kutvonen is looking to finish but TicPins is intelligently defending himself.
Kutvonen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kutvonen looking to pass the guard.
TicPins being controlled here, momentarily.
Kutvonen throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Kutvonen sitting in guard here, content to control.
TicPins working a defensive guard here.
Kutvonen landing some decent shots from guard.
Kutvonen scoring with punches to the head and body. #ROC2#TicPins is rocked!
Kutvonen pushing down on TicPins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Oh TicPins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kutvonen scores with a big shot! TicPins's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save TicPins! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lusmu Kutvonen!
Lusmu Kutvonen 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: SFL 56 | O'Neil vs Kilgore     
Date:   Mar 20, 2021
#R1#
Kutvonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kutvonen jabs Dvalishvili right on the nose. Dvalishvili blinks but takes it well.
Kutvonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dvalishvili manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dvalishvili scores with a leg kick.
Dvalishvili moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Kutvonen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A shot to the body from Dvalishvili misses
and Kutvonen counters with an inside leg kick.
Dvalishvili steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kutvonen.
Dvalishvili fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kutvonen.
Dvalishvili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutvonen 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.
Dvalishvili scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kutvonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Dvalishvili.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dvalishvili lands a glancing blow to the side of Kutvonen's head.
Dvalishvili is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dvalishvili looks to throw the jab but Kutvonen is out of range.
Dvalishvili throws a push kick but Kutvonen slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Kutvonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kutvonen checks a leg kick.
Kutvonen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Dvalishvili. Those never looked like landing.
Kutvonen throws a big counter combination but Dvalishvili scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Dvalishvili fails with the takedown
and Kutvonen counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Koba Dvalishvili has been cut.
Dvalishvili closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kutvonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Kutvonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Dvalishvili swings for the body but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Kutvonen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dvalishvili scores with a one two! Kutvonen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kutvonen tries to score with a low kick but Dvalishvili moves his leg out of the way.
Koba Dvalishvili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kutvonen motions for Dvalishvili to come forward. Kutvonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dvalishvili connects with a leg kick.
Kutvonen slips a jab and a cross from Dvalishvili.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dvalishvili 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 Kutvonen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kutvonen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dvalishvili throws a shot from downtown. Kutvonen moves away and 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!
Dvalishvili misses with a right hand
letting Kutvonen counter with a right hand.
Dvalishvili fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kutvonen.#T2#
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick that misses.
Dvalishvili connects with a looping right hand.
Kutvonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Kutvonen moves into the clinch.
Kutvonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Dvalishvili backwards.
Kutvonen blocks an uppercut.
Dvalishvili working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kutvonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Kutvonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kutvonen misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kutvonen.
Dvalishvili blocking some punches.
Dvalishvili softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kutvonen blocking some punches.
A short left from Kutvonen.
Dvalishvili has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
Dvalishvili breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kutvonen motions for Dvalishvili to come forward. Kutvonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Dvalishvili was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dvalishvili slips under a jab from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Dvalishvili wants to clinch.
Dvalishvili blocks a leg kick.
Dvalishvili lands a nice looking body shot.
Kutvonen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kutvonen cracks Dvalishvili with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kutvonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kutvonen misses with a hook.
Dvalishvili tries a quick counter leg kick but Kutvonen is wise to it.
Kutvonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
Kutvonen slips a jab from Dvalishvili.
A little feinted left hand from Kutvonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kutvonen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Kutvonen finds it's way through Dvalishvili's defenses.
Kutvonen misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kutvonen checks a leg kick.
Kutvonen slips under a jab.#T4#
Kutvonen throws out a loose jab but Dvalishvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dvalishvili throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dvalishvili uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen cracks Dvalishvili with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dvalishvili throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dvalishvili scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Dvalishvili has closed the distance and engaged Kutvonen in a clinch.
Dvalishvili misses with some punches.
Kutvonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kutvonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dvalishvili throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Kutvonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kutvonen blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kutvonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Koba Dvalishvili will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kutvonen misses with a right hand
and Kutvonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dvalishvili with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kutvonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kutvonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Dvalishvili throws a body punch but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Dvalishvili lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kutvonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kutvonen throws a hook but Dvalishvili avoids it easily.
Dvalishvili misses with a looping right.
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot.
Dvalishvili throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kutvonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dvalishvili wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dvalishvili connects with a right hand. Kutvonen shakes it off.
Kutvonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutvonen throws a low kick but Dvalishvili moves out of range easily.
Kutvonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A nice leg kick from Dvalishvili, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dvalishvili checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Dvalishvili as Kutvonen shoots in.
Kutvonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dvalishvili checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kutvonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kutvonen motions for Dvalishvili to come forward. Kutvonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Dvalishvili finds it's target.
Dvalishvili throws a body shot but no joy.
Kutvonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dvalishvili staying out of range there.
Kutvonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili misses the jab.
Dvalishvili has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dvalishvili lands a jab to Kutvonen's midsection.
Kutvonen slips a straight right by Dvalishvili.
Kutvonen throws a big shot that misses.
Dvalishvili throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dvalishvili has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kutvonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dvalishvili lands a high kick! #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutvonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dvalishvili swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dvalishvili throws a low kick but Kutvonen avoids it.
Dvalishvili ducks under a wild hook from Kutvonen.
Dvalishvili looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dvalishvili lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dvalishvili moves away.
Dvalishvili lunges at Kutvonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kutvonen's hand.
Kutvonen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dvalishvili checks a leg kick nicely.
Kutvonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kutvonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dvalishvili throws a nice looking combination but Kutvonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dvalishvili misses with a body shot.
Dvalishvili fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kutvonen misses with a looping right.
Dvalishvili tries to clinch but Kutvonen is having none of it.
Dvalishvili lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Dvalishvili throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dvalishvili is looking to slow Kutvonen down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Dvalishvili has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dvalishvili misses with a punch on the inside.
Dvalishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili tries a body shot but Kutvonen blocks it. #BC2#
Dvalishvili breaks the clinch.
Kutvonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili scores with a punch to the head.
Kutvonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kutvonen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dvalishvili defends well and Kutvonen ends up having to push Dvalishvili into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kutvonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dvalishvilis head.
Kutvonen working aggressively here.
Kutvonen blocks a body shot from Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dvalishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dvalishvili tries to work over Kutvonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Kutvonen breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Dvalishvili's corner calls for a 1-2. Dvalishvili obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kutvonen misses with a hook. Dvalishvili ducked under it nicely.
Dvalishvili lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kutvonen at a distance.
Dvalishvili works the jab nicely.
Dvalishvili misses with a low kick.
Kutvonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dvalishvili.
Kutvonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dvalishvili blocks a jab.
Dvalishvili lands a head kick!
Kutvonen checks the leg kick.
Dvalishvili fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kutvonen on the side of the head.
Kutvonen swings for the body but Dvalishvili moves out of range.
Dvalishvili lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dvalishvili.
Kutvonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kutvonen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koba Dvalishvili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Koba Dvalishvili's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dvalishvili looks to throw the jab but Kutvonen is out of range.
Kutvonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Kutvonen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kutvonen.
Dvalishvili connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kutvonen's hands.#CL2#
Dvalishvili gets a clinch.
Dvalishvili throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kutvonens head.
Kutvonen misses with a punch to the body.
Dvalishvili doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dvalishvili lands a hook that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards. #BC#
Kutvonen breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Dvalishvili moves into the clinch successfully.
Koba Dvalishvili seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Kutvonen. #TD#
Kutvonen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dvalishvili regains guard immediately.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dvalishvili controls Kutvonen momentarily but Kutvonen frees himself.
Dvalishvili pulls Kutvonen in close to his closed guard and prevents Kutvonen from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dvalishvili not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dvalishvili 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.
Dvalishvili has control of Kutvonen's left arm, preventing Kutvonen from doing any damage.
Dvalishvili preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kutvonen looking to sit in guard and control but Dvalishvili gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kutvonen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dvalishvili controls the pace.
Lusmu Kutvonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dvalishvili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kutvonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dvalishvili is one step ahead there.
Kutvonen has his hands on Dvalishvili's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kutvonen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Dvalishvili 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.#T3#
Dvalishvili wants to stand but Kutvonen is controlling the position.
Dvalishvili controlling Kutvonen's posture.
Kutvonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dvalishvili tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kutvonen throws an elbow that misses. Dvalishvili uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kutvonen's guard. Nice move by Dvalishvili!#REVB#
Dvalishvili is stalling in the full guard.
Kutvonen is controlling Dvalishvili's posture.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dvalishvili wants to stand and escape but instead Kutvonen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dvalishvili is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dvalishvili content to stall in guard here.
Dvalishvili must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dvalishvili trying to control but Kutvonen is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kutvonen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Koba Dvalishvili is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kutvonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Koba Dvalishvili.
I've got Dvalishvili 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koba Dvalishvili!

 

Event: SFL 46 | Taneyev vs Murhapuro     
Date:   Feb 07, 2021
#R1#
Morales scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Morales moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kutvonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morales throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Kutvonen to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Morales instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen.
Morales is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Morales is stalling here.
Morales lands an elbow that stopped Kutvonen in his tracks for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Kutvonen lands a takedown into guard.
Kutvonen wants to pass the guard but Morales is keeping the position.
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!
Kutvonen won't allow Morales to sweep him here. #T1#
Morales is pulling down on Kutvonen's head. It's preventing any offense from Kutvonen, at least for the moment.
Kutvonen landing some decent shots from guard.
Morales 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#
Kutvonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morales sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kutvonen defending well though.
Kutvonen wants to improve his position but Morales is controlling well.
Morales trying to control the action but Kutvonen is working from the bottom. #T2#
Kutvonen is looking to control Morales's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kutvonen avoid being mounted?
Kutvonen is pressing down on Morales's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kutvonen wants to sweep here but Morales controlling him for the moment.
Morales is fighting to break Kutvonen's control of his arms but Kutvonen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Morales won't allow Kutvonen to sweep him here. #T3#
Morales wants to control from the top but Kutvonen keeps moving.
Morales tries to free his leg and advance position but Kutvonen is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morales moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Hector Morales has been cut.
Morales wants to clinch.#CL#
Morales gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kutvonen wants to get back to striking at distance but Morales won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morales.
Morales definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Morales taking a breather.
Kutvonen is trying to force a seperation but Morales has the dominant position.
Morales tries a body shot but Kutvonen blocks it.
Kutvonen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kutvonen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Morales avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Morales.
Kutvonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moraless head.
Kutvonen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morales pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hector Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lusmu Kutvonen.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Morales.
Morales doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morales makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morales lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morales misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Morales dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hector Morales's cut.
That's time! Morales's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kutvonen throws a looping overhand right but Morales ducks down to avoid it.
Morales is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kutvonen throws a series of punches but Morales avoids them all with ease.
Hector Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Morales gets a clinch.
Kutvonen tries to work over Morales's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kutvonen has Morales pressed against the cage.
Morales misses with some punches.
Kutvonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kutvonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morales backwards.
Come on Morales - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Morales fails to land.
Morales comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Morales prevents Kutvonen from breaking the clinch.
Morales is stalling here.
Morales taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Kutvonen tries for a takedown but Morales manages to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kutvonen trying to control the position but instead, Morales has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kutvonen into the cage.
Morales tries a body shot but Kutvonen blocks it.
Morales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Morales will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kutvonen up against the cage.
Morales swings wildly with an uppercut but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morales lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
Kutvonen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Morales avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Morales is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kutvonen can do to turn this around?
Morales throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kutvonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Morales pushes off an throws an elbow but Kutvonen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Kutvonen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hector Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lusmu Kutvonen.
Kutvonen blocks the elbow strike.
Kutvonen blocks a body shot from Morales.
Morales is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kutvonen is keeping busy.
Kutvonen tries to circle away but Morales has him pinned against the cage.
Morales content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Morales prevents the takedown attempt.
Morales looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Morales lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kutvonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morales doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morales misses with the head strike.
Morales throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kutvonen.
Hector Morales has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Morales leaning against his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kutvonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kutvonen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
A hook to the body from Morales.
Morales doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morales blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen stalling in the clinch but Morales improves position.
Kutvonen just leaning against Morales, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen letting Morales take a breather here.
Morales is looking to control Kutvonen's arms but Kutvonen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Morales has his back to the cage.
Morales lands a body shot.
Morales taking a breather.
Morales lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Kutvonen breaks from the clinch.
Kutvonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Morales tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kutvonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kutvonen feints the counter takedown.
Kutvonen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T4#
Morales fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morales doesn't manage to clinch there - Kutvonen circles away.
It seemed like Kutvonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kutvonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morales looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Morales has managed to clinch.
Morales fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morales lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morales lands with a light punch inside.
Kutvonen has a couple of punches blocked by Morales.
Kutvonen blocks an elbow strike.
Morales lands with a left to the head.
Morales stalling in the clinch but Kutvonen improves position.
A right hook to the body lands for Morales.
Morales trying to control the position but instead, Kutvonen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Morales into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Morales dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hector Morales's cut.
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#
Morales fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morales scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Morales tries to clinch but Kutvonen moves out of range. #CL#
Morales darts in and clinches Kutvonen up against the cage.
Kutvonen is trying to break free.
Kutvonen blocks an uppercut.
Morales lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Morales scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Morales.
A short left from Morales.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kutvonen takes a shot to the head.
Kutvonen trying to control the position but instead, Morales has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kutvonen into the cage.
Morales misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morales working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Nice elbow from Morales.
Morales lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kutvonen or not.
Kutvonen looking to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Morales lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Morales blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kutvonen is trying to force a seperation but Morales has the dominant position.
Morales throws a head punch that misses.
Morales lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Morales misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morales lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
Kutvonen misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Kutvonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morales is looking to clinch but Kutvonen is avoiding it. #CL#
Morales fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kutvonen, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Morales misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morales goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kutvonen trying to stall but Morales improves his position.
Stalling in the clinch from Kutvonen.
Morales struggles to land a body shot inside as Kutvonen controls his hands.
Kutvonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Kutvonen.
Morales lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutvonen dodges an elbow strike from Morales. #BC2#
Kutvonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from Morales. #CL#
Morales darts in and clinches Kutvonen up against the cage.
Morales tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morales doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kutvonen avoiding damage.
Morales working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Kutvonen dodges an elbow strike from Morales.
Morales displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kutvonen up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morales.
Morales misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morales misses with an elbow strike.
Morales can't find room to land a body shot as Kutvonen controls the action. #BC2#
Kutvonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Morales clinches.
Morales is struggling to control the position.
Hector Morales is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morales content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lusmu Kutvonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kutvonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kutvonen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morales gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A hook to the body from Kutvonen. #T4#
Kutvonen tries a body shot but Morales blocks it.
Kutvonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kutvonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kutvonen working aggressively here.
Kutvonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kutvonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Morales scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morales lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Kutvonen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Morales can't fight it off and eventually Kutvonen manages to take the fight to the floor. Morales looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Morales wants to stand and escape but Kutvonen is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Morales showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morales, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Morales!

Hector Morales decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SFL 38 | Fusi vs Babinski III     
Date:   Jan 09, 2021
#R1#
Wolf-Fang throws a big shot that misses.
Kutvonen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang throws a hook but Kutvonen blocks it.
Wolf-Fang looks to throw the jab but Kutvonen is out of range.
Wolf-Fang 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.
Wolf-Fang misses with a body shot.
Wolf-Fang misses with a looping right.
Wolf-Fang misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kutvonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Kutvonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wolf-Fang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Kutvonen clinches up against the cage.
Wolf-Fang scores with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen just leaning against Wolf-Fang, taking a breather.
Wolf-Fang throws a punch but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen tries to work over Wolf-Fang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kutvonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolf-Fang controls his hands.
Kutvonen is pushing Wolf-Fang up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wolf-Fang misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Wolf-Fang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wolf-Fang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kutvonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolf-Fang scores with a hook to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kutvonen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wolf-Fang throws a head punch that misses.
Kutvonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolf-Fang's elbow.
Wolf-Fang has a couple of punches blocked by Kutvonen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen.
A short left from Wolf-Fang.
Kutvonen blocking some punches.
Kutvonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolf-Fang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf-Fang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wolf-Fang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kutvonen's elbow.
Wolf-Fang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wolf-Fang tries to throw a body punch but Kutvonen avoids it by throwing Wolf-Fang back against the cage.
Come on Kutvonen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T2#
Wolf-Fang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kutvonen wants to stall.
Kutvonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen.
A right hook to the body lands for Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kutvonen tries to throw a body punch but Wolf-Fang avoids it by throwing Kutvonen back against the cage.
Kutvonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolf-Fang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wolf-Fang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wolf-Fang lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Wolf-Fang - that landed with a thud.
Kutvonen presses Wolf-Fang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kutvonen prevents a body shot from Wolf-Fang.
Kutvonen tries to throw a body punch but Wolf-Fang avoids it by throwing Kutvonen back against the cage.
Kutvonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolf-Fang working aggressively here.
Wolf-Fang goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Wolf-Fang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Kutvonen fails to land.
A short right from Kutvonen on the inside. #BC2#
Wolf-Fang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kutvonen blocks a jab.
Kutvonen moves out of range as Wolf-Fang strikes.
Kutvonen tries to clinch but Wolf-Fang moves out of range.
Wolf-Fang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kutvonen has a takedown stuffed.
Kutvonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamcha Wolf-Fang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Wolf-Fang as he connects with a hook.
Wolf-Fang throws a poor cross that misses
and Kutvonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wolf-Fang loads up on a big right hand but Kutvonen slips the punch.#T4#
Kutvonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kutvonen missing with a left hand there. Wolf-Fang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Wolf-Fang does it's job 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!
Wolf-Fang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kutvonen on the side of the head.
Kutvonen misses with a double jab
and Wolf-Fang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wolf-Fang misses the jab.
Kutvonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kutvonen blocks a jab.
A cross from Wolf-Fang lands.
Wolf-Fang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kutvonen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wolf-Fang throws a right hand that Kutvonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Kutvonen also avoids with ease.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from Wolf-Fang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yamcha Wolf-Fang 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#
Kutvonen thuds his shin into the meat of Wolf-Fang's side.
Wolf-Fang misses with a double jab
letting Kutvonen counter with a right hand.
Wolf-Fang misses with a shot to the body
and Kutvonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wolf-Fang throws a body shot but no joy.
Kutvonen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wolf-Fang misses with a right hand
and Kutvonen counters with a left to the body.
Wolf-Fang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kutvonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wolf-Fang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wolf-Fang just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Kutvonen pushes Wolf-Fang up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf-Fang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kutvonen slowing the pace effectively.
Kutvonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wolf-Fangs head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolf-Fang misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kutvonen.
Wolf-Fang goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Kutvonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kutvonen controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolf-Fang.
Kutvonen prevents a body shot from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kutvonen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wolf-Fang can turn it around.
Wolf-Fang presses Kutvonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen.
Wolf-Fang lands with a right to the head.
Kutvonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wolf-Fang pushes Kutvonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Kutvonen on the inside.
Wolf-Fang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf-Fang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolf-Fang.
Kutvonen prevents a body shot from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang lands with a short shot to the head.
Kutvonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wolf-Fangs head. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wolf-Fang can't find room to land a body shot as Kutvonen controls the action.
Kutvonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wolf-Fang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kutvonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolf-Fang working aggressively here.
Wolf-Fang has a couple of punches blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen is trying to maintain a safe position but Wolf-Fang gets an underhook and turns Kutvonen into the cage.
Kutvonen lands with a left to the head.
Wolf-Fang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wolf-Fang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kutvonens head.
Wolf-Fang tries a body shot but Kutvonen blocks it.
Yamcha Wolf-Fang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang has a couple of punches blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolf-Fang throws a punch but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen blocking some punches.
Kutvonen cracks Wolf-Fang with a nice body shot.
Kutvonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wolf-Fang misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kutvonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wolf-Fang fails to land.
Wolf-Fang prevents a body shot from Kutvonen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kutvonen.
Wolf-Fang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Wolf-Fang fails to land.
Kutvonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wolf-Fang misses with a punch to the body.
Wolf-Fang misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen blocks an uppercut.
Wolf-Fang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf-Fang working aggressively here.
Kutvonen tries a body shot but Wolf-Fang blocks it.
Wolf-Fang misses with some punches.
Kutvonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wolf-Fang backwards.
Kutvonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kutvonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolf-Fang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kutvonen misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Wolf-Fang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kutvonen has a couple of punches blocked by Wolf-Fang.
Kutvonen trying to stall but Wolf-Fang improves his position.
Wolf-Fang has a couple of punches blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf-Fang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kutvonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kutvonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kutvonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kutvonen throws a head punch that misses.
Kutvonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wolf-Fangs head.
Wolf-Fang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wolf-Fang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kutvonen.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen.
Wolf-Fang misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kutvonen as the two fighters clinch.
Wolf-Fang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kutvonen.
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 Lusmu Kutvonen 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#
Kutvonen throws a leg kick
and Kutvonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kutvonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolf-Fang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kutvonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang throws a big shot that misses.
Kutvonen throws a good cross that connects.
Wolf-Fang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wolf-Fang cracks Kutvonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wolf-Fang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kutvonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf-Fang misses with a lunging right hand
and Kutvonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wolf-Fang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kutvonen has time to react.
Kutvonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wolf-Fang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wolf-Fang takes a swing at Kutvonen's ribcage but misses. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Kutvonen.
Jab, jab by Kutvonen - just one landing.
Wolf-Fang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolf-Fang throws an off balance right hand
and Kutvonen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wolf-Fang is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wolf-Fang misses with a looping left.
Yamcha Wolf-Fang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kutvonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolf-Fang.
Kutvonen slips a straight right by Wolf-Fang.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kutvonen momentarily. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wolf-Fang enables Kutvonen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wolf-Fang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wolf-Fang is trying to keep Kutvonen in close.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf-Fang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kutvonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolf-Fang is retaining full guard. #T2#
Wolf-Fang wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kutvonen is now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf-Fang wants to improve his position but Kutvonen is controlling well.
Kutvonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Wolf-Fang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wolf-Fang is pressing down on Kutvonen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kutvonen postures up.
Kutvonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kutvonen looking to pass the guard.
Wolf-Fang strikes from his own guard. #T3#
Kutvonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf-Fang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf-Fang wants to sweep here but Kutvonen controlling him for the moment.
Wolf-Fang keeping full guard, as Kutvonen tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf-Fang wants to sweep but no luck.
Wolf-Fang keeps trying to improve his position.
Kutvonen postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kutvonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wolf-Fang walks into a left hand.
Wolf-Fang lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Wolf-Fang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kutvonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick lands for Kutvonen.
Kutvonen connects with a jab.
A shot to the body from Wolf-Fang misses
and Kutvonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kutvonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wolf-Fang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wolf-Fang misses with a right hand
and Kutvonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Kutvonen cracks Wolf-Fang with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf-Fang catches Kutvonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kutvonen throws the left hand but Wolf-Fang avoids the punch easily.
Wolf-Fang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wolf-Fang ducks under a wild hook from Kutvonen.
Wolf-Fang throws a shot from downtown. Kutvonen moves away and avoids it.

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 Lusmu Kutvonen.
I think Kutvonen 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!

A less than humble Lusmu Kutvonen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: FARTMMA 122     
Date:   Oct 24, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Kutvonen as Trecozze shoots in.#CL#
Kutvonen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kutvonen has Trecozze pressed against the cage.
Kutvonen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trecozze.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trecozze.
Trecozze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kutvonen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kutvonen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen is pushing Trecozze up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Trecozze effectively controlling the action here.#T1##TD2#
Trecozze gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Trecozze works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kutvonen has a hand on Trecozze's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Trecozze takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kutvonen manages to control the position for a moment.#SUB2#
Trecozze is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kutvonen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kutvonen!
Kutvonen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kutvonen passes Trecozze's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Kutvonen is thwarting Trecozze's attempts to control the position.
Trecozze tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Trecozze is refusing to be controlled, as Kutvonen sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Trecozze actively working from the bottom here.
Trecozze is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kutvonen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Trecozze wants to improve his position but Kutvonen is controlling well. #T3##SUB2#
Trecozze looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Trecozze actively working from the bottom here.
Kutvonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Trecozze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kutvonen pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Trecozze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kutvonen pulls his head out easily.
Trecozze trying to hold on to Kutvonen's head to control him but Kutvonen postures up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Trecozze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kutvonen is thwarting Trecozze's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Trecozze looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kutvonen pushes past his half guard into mount!
Kutvonen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Trecozze tries to hold on but Kutvonen postures up.
Kutvonen controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kutvonen blocks Trecozze's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Trecozze is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A head kick misses from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a right hand that Trecozze ducks under and follows up with a left that Trecozze also avoids with ease.
Kutvonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kutvonen scores with a sloppy right hand. Trecozze should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trecozze is defended easily by Kutvonen.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trecozze.
Kutvonen is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trecozze fails to land the takedown.
Lusmu Kutvonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gino Trecozze.#T1#
A left and a right from Trecozze both land. Nice combination.
Kutvonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trecozze can do to turn this around?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trecozze.
Trecozze tries to close the distance and clinch but Kutvonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gino Trecozze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kutvonen gets caught napping as Trecozze dives in and scores a takedown. Kutvonen manages to retain guard.
Trecozze wants to control from the top but Kutvonen keeps moving.
Trecozze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trecozze with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trecozze trying to control but Kutvonen is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trecozze's guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Trecozze working for submissions but it's allowed Kutvonen to get to half guard.
Kutvonen slows the pace down in half guard.
Trecozze is looking for a sweep. Kutvonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kutvonen controlling the action here.
Kutvonen is keen to just control but Trecozze is a slippery customer.
Trecozze trying to control but Kutvonen postures up. #T3#
Kutvonen is trying to control. Trecozze wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trecozze gets full guard.#SUB2#
Trecozze looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kutvonen passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Trecozze looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trecozze makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trecozze.#SUB2#
Trecozze is looking for a triangle but Kutvonen pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Kutvonen stopping the sweep attempt from Trecozze.
Kutvonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kutvonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trecozze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kutvonen has managed to get both his arms back between Trecozze's legs - danger averted.
Kutvonen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Trecozze working for a triangle but Kutvonen defends it easily. #SUB2#
Kutvonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Trecozze has his foot on Kutvonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kutvonen works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Lusmu Kutvonen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kutvonen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Trecozze swinging wildly here.
Kutvonen takes a swing at Trecozze's ribcage but misses.
Kutvonen lands with a nice body punch.
Trecozze with a poor takedown #KD#
and Kutvonen counters with a nice right hand that sends Trecozze toppling to the canvas! Trecozze scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kutvonen finish him?!#ROC#Trecozze is rocked!#KD#
Kutvonen lands a big uppercut and Trecozze crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Trecozze looks OK. Kutvonen waves Trecozze back to his feet!
Trecozze is still on wobbly legs! Can Kutvonen finish 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!
Trecozze leaves his chin hanging out and Kutvonen seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Trecozze crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lusmu Kutvonen!
Gino Trecozze was interviewed post fight and said 'And so I've lost. It sucks but that's what happened. I promise I'll back, stronger than ever! '.

 

Event: FARTMMA 117     
Date:   Sep 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutvonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kutvonen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zonta moves out of range of the body kick.
A clash of legs there as Zonta blocks the low kick.
Kutvonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zonta lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zonta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zonta.
Zonta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zonta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kutvonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zonta finds it's way round the side to connect with Kutvonen's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zonta checks a leg kick.
Kutvonen gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#Kutvonen is rocked!#CL#
Zonta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zonta lands a left hand. #T1#
Kutvonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zontas head. #BC2#
Kutvonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zonta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zonta counters with a straight right hand.
Kutvonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Zonta finish him?
A head kick misses from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen stuffs the takedown attempt from Zonta. Zonta gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Kutvonen tries to keep at a distance but Zonta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kutvonen seems to have recovered his senses.
Kutvonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zonta lands a left hand.
Kutvonen misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zonta has a couple of punches blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen gets through Zonta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutvonen is working for takedown but Zonta is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kutvonen pushes Zonta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kutvonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kutvonen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zonta up against the cage.
Kutvonen is trying to stall. #T2#
Kutvonen blocks an uppercut.
Zonta throws a head punch that misses.
Zonta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kutvonen can't find room to land a body shot as Zonta controls the action.
Kutvonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Zonta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kutvonen misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zonta checks a leg kick.
Zonta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zonta throws the left hand but Kutvonen avoids the punch easily.
Zonta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kutvonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Kutvonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Zonta tests Kutvonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Zonta checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Zonta clinches up with Kutvonen and pushes him back against the cage.
Zonta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zonta throws a head punch that misses.
Kutvonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Kutvonen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Zonta can't fight it off and eventually Kutvonen manages to take the fight to the floor. Zonta looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Zonta pushes Kutvonen off and gets back to his feet.
Kutvonen throws a solid leg kick but Zonta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kutvonen.
Kutvonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Zonta.
Kutvonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kutvonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zonta counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Kutvonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kutvonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zonta.
Zonta takes a swing at Kutvonen's ribcage but misses.
Zonta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kutvonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Kutvonen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zonta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kutvonen.
Zonta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kutvonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zonta stuns Kutvonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Zonta. No joy for Kutvonen on that attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick but Zonta checks it.
Zonta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Zonta.
Kutvonen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
No luck for Zonta with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Zonta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Zonta checks the leg kick.
Zonta shoots in but Kutvonen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zonta takes a swing at Kutvonen's ribcage but misses.
Zonta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kutvonen.
Zonta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kutvonen tries to avoid it but Zonta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kutvonen to the ground. Kutvonen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kutvonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zonta doesn't seem bothered though.
It looks like Zonta has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zonta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kutvonen can do to turn this around?
Zonta throws a looping overhand right but Kutvonen ducks down to avoid it.
Zonta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Zonta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick but Zonta checks it.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick
and Zonta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zonta throws a body punch but Kutvonen moves out of range. #T1#
Zonta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zonta misses with a wild combination.
Peter Zonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zonta just misses with a punch to the body.
Zonta is looking to clinch.
Zonta checks a leg kick.
Zonta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kutvonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Zonta forces Kutvonen back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kutvonen.
Zonta lands with a right to the head.
Kutvonen tries to work over Zonta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zonta tries to throw a body punch but Kutvonen avoids it by throwing Zonta back against the cage.
Zonta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Kutvonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Kutvonen breaks the clinch.
Kutvonen is looking to chop away at Zonta's legs.
A little feinted left hand from Zonta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zonta lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zonta misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Kutvonen.
Zonta shoots in but Kutvonen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Zonta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutvonen lands a front kick.
Kutvonen stuffs the takedown attempt from Zonta. Zonta gets slowly back to his feet.
Kutvonen feints a counter leg kick.
Zonta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kutvonen.#T3#
Zonta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kutvonen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Zonta blocks the leg kick.
Zonta is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kutvonen scores with a head kick. Zonta tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kutvonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kutvonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kutvonen throws a low kick, looking for Zonta's leg but Zonta calmly moves out of range.
Zonta lands a jab to Kutvonen's midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kutvonen.
Zonta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zonta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kutvonen counters with a body kick that stops Zonta in his tracks momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kutvonen, as that shot connected.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kutvonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Zonta, which made it look bad.
Zonta appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Donk. Kutvonen catches Zonta right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zonta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zonta connects with a nice looking jab.
Kutvonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kutvonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kutvonen fakes the leg kick and cracks Zonta in the body.
Zonta dives in and grabs Kutvonen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kutvonen pushes down on Zonta's head and hops out.
Kutvonen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A good leg kick by Kutvonen. #TD#
Zonta closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kutvonen did well to prevent Zonta getting side control.
Kutvonen is refusing to be controlled, as Zonta sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Peter Zonta 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#
Kutvonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zonta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That kick from Kutvonen tenderised Zonta's leg. Zonta is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kutvonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zonta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zonta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zonta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kutvonen moves away.
Kutvonen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kutvonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zonta misses with an uppercut. Kutvonen saw that one coming.
Zonta throws a right hand that Kutvonen ducks under and follows up with a left that Kutvonen also avoids with ease.
Kutvonen is looking for the big counter here.
Kutvonen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Zonta checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Zonta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kutvonen.
Zonta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kutvonen feints the counter takedown.
Zonta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Zonta wants to clinch.
Zonta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zonta avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zonta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kutvonen throws a big counter head kick but Zonta avoids it with no problem.
Kutvonen dodges the punch combination from Zonta.
Kutvonen flicks out a counter leg kick but Zonta steps away.
Zonta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kutvonen is fending him off so far but Zonta persists. Nope, Kutvonen circles away and we're back to standing.
Kutvonen slips a jab and a cross from Zonta.
Zonta moves out of range of the body kick.
Zonta blocks a low kick nicely.
Zonta 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.#T2#
Zonta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zonta sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zonta is looking to wear down Kutvonen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kutvonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kutvonen misses with a low kick.
Zonta appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kutvonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zonta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zonta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kutvonen on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zonta 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.#CL#
Zonta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kutvonen, pushing him back against the cage.
Zonta lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Kutvonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Zonta swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kutvonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Kutvonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zonta checks a low kick from Kutvonen.
That kick from Kutvonen tenderised Zonta's leg. Zonta is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kutvonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zonta was well out of range. Poor timing from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick which misses Zonta's front leg but catches the back leg as Zonta tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Kutvonen dives in and scores a takedown into Zonta's guard.#ES#
Zonta pushes Kutvonen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Zonta clinches.
Lusmu Kutvonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zonta lands a hook that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
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!#BC2#
Kutvonen breaks the clinch.
Kutvonen throws a low kick but Zonta avoids it.
Kutvonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Kutvonen misses with a low kick.
Kutvonen misses the shot to the body.
Kutvonen throws out a leg kick but Zonta moves out of range and Kutvonen only half commits.
Zonta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Zonta.
Peter Zonta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kutvonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kutvonen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zonta.
Kutvonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kutvonen tries to score with a low kick but Zonta moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zonta pushes Kutvonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lusmu Kutvonen.
I think Zonta 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Zonta!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Peter Zonta made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutvonen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nucombe is fending him off so far but Kutvonen persists. Nope, Nucombe circles away and we're back to standing.
Nucombe checks the leg kick.
Nucombe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nucombe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nucombe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kutvonen manages to circle out of the way.
Kutvonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nucombe manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen misses with the combination.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Kutvonen and move into the clinch.
Nucombe misses with a hook. Kutvonen ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nucombe's head.
Kutvonen misses with a head kick.
Nucombe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Kutvonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Nucombe looks to land a right hand but Kutvonen moved out of range.
Kutvonen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nucombe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kutvonen.
And Kutvonen tries to counter it with a takedown but Nucombe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kutvonen looks to land a body kick but Nucombe moved away.
Nucombe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kutvonen's hands.
Nucombe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kutvonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Nucombe, which made it look bad.
Nucombe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Neil Nucombe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lusmu Kutvonen.
Nucombe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Nucombe.#T2#
Kutvonen motions for Nucombe to come forward. Kutvonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Kutvonen and move into the clinch.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kutvonen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kutvonen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kutvonen in side control, throwing shots but Nucombe defends.
Nucombe defending against the ground and pound.
Kutvonen working the ground and pound but Nucombe is defending the strikes.
Nucombe tries to bench press Kutvonen off him but Kutvonen keeps the position.
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!
Kutvonen throws an elbow but Nucombe slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Nucombe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kutvonen fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T3#
Kutvonen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nucombe is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nucombe taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kutvonen lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutvonen wants to control but Nucombe is keeping him busy.
Kutvonen working the ground and pound but Nucombe is defending the strikes.
Kutvonen wants to control but Nucombe is keeping him busy.
Kutvonen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nucombe wants to control but Kutvonen postures up.
Nucombe is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Kutvonen wants to control but Nucombe is keeping him busy.
Kutvonen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nucombe sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nucombe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick #CL#
and Nucombe counters by clinching up.
A nice left hand lands by Kutvonen.
A head punch on the inside from Nucombe fails to land.
Nucombe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nucombe has a couple of punches blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Nucombe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nucombe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen.
Nucombe misses with the head strike.
Kutvonen just leaning against Nucombe, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nucombe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lusmu Kutvonen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kutvonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Nucombe misses its intended target.
Nucombe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nucombe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kutvonen is looking to chop away at Nucombe's legs.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick which misses Nucombe's front leg but catches the back leg as Nucombe tries to avoid it.
Kutvonen thumps Nucombe with a low kick.
Nucombe looks to score with a jab to the body but Kutvonen is just out of range.
Kutvonen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen tries to land a leg kick but Nucombe saw it coming and moves away.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Kutvonen moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Kutvonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kutvonen feints the counter takedown.
A lazy left from Nucombe finds it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kutvonen.
Kutvonen connects with a leg kick.
Nucombe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nucombe tries to counter by clinching up but Kutvonen breaks away and moves out of range.
Kutvonen tries a head kick but it misses.
As Kutvonen tries to get set, Nucombe tries to push him back and clinch up but Kutvonen manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Kutvonen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kutvonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Kutvonen throws a strike but Nucombe avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nucombe looking to control.
Kutvonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nucombe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kutvonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kutvonen postures up.
Nucombe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kutvonen throwing strikes from guard but Nucombe blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kutvonen staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kutvonen misses with a body kick.
Nucombe throws a hook but Kutvonen avoids it easily.#T3#
Nucombe stuffs the takedown.
Nucombe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kutvonen manages to circle out of the way.
Kutvonen throws a wild body kick that Nucombe sees coming a mile off.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Kutvonen and move into the clinch.
Kutvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nucombe.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nucombe checks a leg kick.
As Kutvonen tries to get set, Nucombe tries to push him back and clinch up but Kutvonen manages to avoid the attempt.
Nucombe scores with a nice right hand.
Nucombe blocks a jab.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Kutvonen and move into the clinch.
Kutvonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kutvonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kutvonen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T4#
Nucombe avoids the head kick by Kutvonen.
Nucombe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kutvonen manages to circle out of the way.
Nucombe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nucombe checks a leg kick nicely.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Kutvonen and move into the clinch.
Kutvonen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kutvonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donk. Kutvonen catches Nucombe right on the button with a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kutvonen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kutvonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nucombe checks it well.
Nucombe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen blocks a jab.
Kutvonen is looking for the big counter here.
Nucombe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nucombe throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
Kutvonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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#
Kutvonen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nucombe throws a right hand that misses
and Kutvonen counters with a straight right hand.
Nucombe blocks a leg kick.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Kutvonen and move into the clinch.
Kutvonen throws a head kick but Nucombe moves out of range.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Kutvonen and move into the clinch.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick but Nucombe checks it.
Nucombe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nucombe avoids a kick to the body.
Nucombe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nucombe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kutvonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe scores with a shot to the body.
Kutvonen scores with a three punch combo!
Nucombe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Kutvonen and move into the clinch.#T1#
Kutvonen thumps Nucombe with a low kick.
Kutvonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nucombe.
Kutvonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nucombe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kutvonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kutvonen tests Nucombe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kutvonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nucombe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kutvonen manages to circle out of the way.
Nucombe lands with a nice body punch.
Kutvonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nucombe.
Kutvonen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Neil Nucombe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Kutvonen throws a low kick but Nucombe avoids it.
Kutvonen connects with a leg kick.
Kutvonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Kutvonen and move into the clinch.
Nucombe checks a leg kick nicely.
Kutvonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kutvonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nucombe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nucombe misses with a looping left.
Kutvonen throws a chopping leg kick but Nucombe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nucombe is looking to counter the offense by Kutvonen and move into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutvonen slips under a jab.#T3#
Kutvonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nucombe is out of range.
Kutvonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nucombe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kutvonen throws a sloppy head kick and Nucombe moves out of range easily.
Lusmu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kutvonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kutvonen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nucombe as he avoids it easily.
Nucombe blocks a leg kick.
Nucombe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neil Nucombe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Nucombe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kutvonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kutvonen misses with a low kick.
Nucombe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice cross by Nucombe.
Nucombe scores with a nice head shot.
Kutvonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Kutvonen throws a good cross that connects.
Nucombe checks a leg kick.
Nucombe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nucombe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kutvonen.
Kutvonen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kutvonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lusmu Kutvonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kutvonen 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!

 

Event: UnderGround FC 132     
Date:   Jun 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutvonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kutvonen scores with a head kick. #CL2#
Rasmussen rushes Kutvonen and presses him up against the cage.
Rasmussen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rasmussen working hard to break the clinch.
Rasmussen fails to pull guard.
Kutvonen stalling in the clinch but Rasmussen improves position.
Still in the clinch, Kutvonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kutvonen can't find room to land a body shot as Rasmussen controls the action.
Rasmussen misses with a punch to the body.
Rasmussen has a couple of punches blocked by Kutvonen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rasmussen.
A nice left hand lands by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kutvonen avoids the elbow strike from Rasmussen, against the cage.
Rasmussen is trying to break the clinch but Kutvonen is controlling him.
Kutvonen tries to work over Rasmussen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rasmussen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Kutvonen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasmussen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rasmussen told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Rasmussen struggles to land a body shot inside as Kutvonen controls his hands. #T1#
A short uppercut from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen has a couple of punches blocked by Rasmussen.
Kutvonen trying to control the position but instead, Rasmussen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kutvonen into the cage.
Rasmussen misses with some punches.
Kutvonen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rasmussen tries to pull guard but Kutvonen won't allow it.
Lusmu Kutvonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryland Rasmussen.
Kutvonen blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Rasmussen.
Kutvonen blocks an elbow strike.
Rasmussen tries to pull guard but Kutvonen won't allow it.
Rasmussen is trying to pull guard but Kutvonen has him pressed against the cage.
Rasmussen working aggressively here.
Kutvonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Rasmussen controls his hands.
Rasmussen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kutvonen's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rasmussen misses with the head strike.
Kutvonen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rasmussen is keeping busy.#T2##BC2#
Rasmussen breaks the clinch.
Rasmussen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kutvonen.
Rasmussen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rasmussen.
Rasmussen throws a series of punches but Kutvonen moves out of range. #CL2#
Rasmussen clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kutvonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutvonen lands with a right to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Rasmussen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rasmussen misses with some punches.
Rasmussen can't find room to land a body shot as Kutvonen controls the action.
Rasmussen tries to work over Kutvonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kutvonen lands a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen has Rasmussen pressed against the cage.
Rasmussen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rasmussen misses with some punches.
Rasmussen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3#
Nice body punch from Kutvonen - that landed with a thud.
Rasmussen misses with a punch to the body.
Rasmussen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kutvonen tries to work over Rasmussen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Rasmussen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kutvonen misses with a low kick.
Rasmussen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Rasmussen has managed to clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kutvonen is pushing Rasmussen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rasmussen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rasmussen lands a nice uppercut.
Rasmussen tries to work over Kutvonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Rasmussen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rasmussen throws a leg kick
and Kutvonen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rasmussen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rasmussen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kutvonen looks to throw the jab but Rasmussen is out of range. #T4##CL2#
Rasmussen takes the fight into the clinch.
Rasmussen is trying to break free.
Kutvonen stalling the fight.
Kutvonen scores with a shot to the side of Rasmussen's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kutvonen.
Rasmussen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kutvonen blocks an elbow strike from Rasmussen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Rasmussen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rasmussen throws a wild body kick that Kutvonen sees coming a mile off.
Rasmussen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
Rasmussen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Kutvonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kutvonen lands a really nice looking cross but Rasmussen seems unphased.
Rasmussen cracks a nice hook into Kutvonen's ribs.#CL2#
Rasmussen moves into the clinch.
Rasmussen blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Kutvonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryland Rasmussen 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#
Kutvonen tries a low kick but Rasmussen avoids it.
Rasmussen feints a counter leg kick.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot that snaps Rasmussen's head back.
Rasmussen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rasmussen throws a sloppy head kick and Kutvonen moves out of range easily.
Kutvonen blocks a head kick by Rasmussen.
Rasmussen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kutvonen is just out of range.
As Rasmussen tries to get set, Kutvonen tries to push him back and clinch up but Rasmussen manages to avoid the attempt.
Kutvonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rasmussen motions for Kutvonen to come forward. Rasmussen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Kutvonen closes the distance and clinches.
Rasmussen is trying to break the clinch but Kutvonen has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Kutvonen lands with a light punch inside.
Kutvonen working aggressively here. #TD2#
Rasmussen jumps into guard, dragging Kutvonen to the mat. #SUB2#
Rasmussen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kutvonen's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Kutvonen advances position into side control!
Check out the look on Kutvonen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kutvonen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rasmussen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rasmussen is trying to control Kutvonen's posture but Kutvonen avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasmussen manages to get back to half guard.
Kutvonen is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Rasmussen looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Kutvonen controlling the pace.
Kutvonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rasmussen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kutvonen winds up and cracks Rasmussen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rasmussen trying to control here.
Kutvonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Rasmussen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kutvonen trying to control the action but Rasmussen is working from the bottom. #T3#
Rasmussen missing with punches from the bottom.
Kutvonen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kutvonen wants to take a breather but Rasmussen is having none of it.
Rasmussen moves into full guard.
Rasmussen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen chips away with some ground and pound.
Rasmussen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rasmussen wants to pass the guard but Kutvonen is keeping the position.
Rasmussen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Kutvonen controlling the position.
Rasmussen passes Kutvonen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rasmussen wants to take a breather but Kutvonen is having none of it.
Rasmussen prevents Kutvonen from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasmussen trying to control the action but Kutvonen is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kutvonen is looking for a sweep. Rasmussen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rasmussen not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Rasmussen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kutvonen.
Ryland Rasmussen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rasmussen throws a head kick but Kutvonen moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rasmussen. Kutvonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rasmussen throws a head kick that misses.
Kutvonen is looking to counter the offense by Rasmussen and move into the clinch.
Rasmussen misses with a two punch combination.
Rasmussen throws a leg kick which misses Kutvonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kutvonen tries to avoid it.
Kutvonen tests Rasmussen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kutvonen misses with a left hand
and Rasmussen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rasmussen throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rasmussen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rasmussen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kutvonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kutvonen looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
Kutvonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kutvonen throws an off balance right hand
and Rasmussen counters with a left and a right that stings Kutvonen.
Rasmussen throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Kutvonen counters with a series of strikes that sends Rasmussen to the canvas! Kutvonen follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #ROC#Rasmussen is rocked!
Kutvonen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rasmussen is still in real trouble! Can Kutvonen finish him?
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasmussen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rasmussen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kutvonen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rasmussen is trying to control the position but Kutvonen postures up.
Rasmussen seems to have recovered his senses.
Lusmu Kutvonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kutvonen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rasmussen's guard.
Kutvonen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kutvonen wants to take a breather but Rasmussen is having none of it.
Kutvonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Kutvonen trying to control the action but Rasmussen is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen wants to pass the guard but Rasmussen is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rasmussen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rasmussen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kutvonen trying to control but Rasmussen is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Rasmussen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kutvonen defends it easily.
Kutvonen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasmussen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kutvonen stands and throws Rasmussen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kutvonen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rasmussen some visible discomfort.
Rasmussen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kutvonen off and has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rasmussen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Rasmussen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Kutvonen showing good submission defense here. #T4#
Kutvonen is in bad spot here.
Kutvonen manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Kutvonen.
Rasmussen trying to control but Kutvonen is working from the bottom.
Rasmussen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kutvonen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kutvonen pulls Rasmussen in close to his closed guard and prevents Rasmussen from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kutvonen is on top in guard. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryland Rasmussen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rasmussen 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: UnderGround FC 121     
Date:   May 09, 2020
#R1#
Rossi throws a hook but Kutvonen blocks it.
Kutvonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rossi missing with a left hand there. Kutvonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kutvonen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rossi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rossi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
Rossi throws a hook but Kutvonen blocks it.
Kutvonen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Kutvonen slips the punch.
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from Rossi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen connects with an inside leg kick.
Rossi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A punch combination from Rossi misses.
Rossi cracks Kutvonen with a good jab.#T1##CL2#
Kutvonen has Rossi up against the cage in a clinch.
Rossi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rossi's elbow.
Rossi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rossi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Rossi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kutvonen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kutvonen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rossi prevents the takedown attempt.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kutvonen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rossi's efforts to push away.
Kutvonen has Rossi pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kutvonen. #T2#
Rossi is leaning against Kutvonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Kutvonen.
Come on Kutvonen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kutvonen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen. #BC#
Rossi breaks from the clinch.
Kutvonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kutvonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kutvonen blocks a head kick by Rossi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi sizes up Kutvonen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rossi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kutvonen on the side of the head.
Rossi misses the shot to the body.
Kutvonen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Kutvonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rossi looks to land a right hand but Kutvonen moved out of range.
Rossi throws a head kick but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Kutvonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rossi slips under a jab.
Rossi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick but Rossi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kutvonen defending well as Rossi loads up on a big left hand.
Kutvonen blocks a jab.
Rossi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kutvonen scores with a push kick.#T4#
Rossi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kutvonen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rossi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Kutvonen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi looking to control.
Kutvonen trying to control but Rossi is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rossi's head.
Rossi wants to stand up but Kutvonen is controlling him.
Kutvonen postures up.
Kutvonen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kutvonen controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marchrius Rossi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rossi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kutvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rossi moves out of range of the strikes.
Rossi scores with the left hand. Kutvonen knows he should have avoided that one.
Kutvonen misses with a low kick as Rossi jumps back.
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Kutvonen saw that one coming.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses.
Rossi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kutvonen can do to turn this around?
Kutvonen blocks the body kick.
Kutvonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rossi 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.
Kutvonen throws a wild body kick that Rossi sees coming a mile off.
Rossi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kutvonen momentarily.
Rossi throws the left hand but Kutvonen avoids the punch easily.
Kutvonen flicks out a counter leg kick but Rossi steps away.
Kutvonen moves out of range of the body kick from Rossi. #T1#
A jab from Rossi misses.
Kutvonen connects with a leg kick. Rossi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slow jab from Rossi misses its intended target.
Kutvonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rossi is out of range and Kutvonen settles back down.
Rossi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kutvonen in his tracks.
Kutvonen throws a lazy body kick
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kutvonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rossi throws out the jab.
Kutvonen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rossi scores with a hook.
Rossi throws out a loose jab but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kutvonen tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Kutvonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rossi throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rossi.
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!
Kutvonen misses with the combination.
Rossi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kutvonen connects with an inside leg kick.
Kutvonen throws a chopping leg kick but Rossi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rossi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rossi misses with a straight left.
Kutvonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rossi's sensitive parts.
Rossi misses the jab.#T3#
Kutvonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rossi lands a head kick. Kutvonen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rossi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kutvonen.
Rossi avoids a kick to the body.
Marchrius Rossi is winning the standup battle so far.
Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rossi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kutvonen throws out a counter right but Rossi avoids it with no problem.
Kutvonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kutvonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kutvonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rossi throws the left hand but Kutvonen avoids the punch easily.
Rossi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rossi is out of range and Kutvonen settles back down. #T4#
A punch lands to the side of Kutvonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kutvonen misses with a left hand
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kutvonen misses with a low kick as Rossi jumps back.
Kutvonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi checks a leg kick nicely.
Rossi throws a poor cross that misses
and Kutvonen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rossi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice defenses there by Kutvonen.
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Kutvonen's shoulder, as Kutvonen tries to avoid the shot.
Kutvonen with a nice cross.
Kutvonen misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marchrius Rossi dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kutvonen 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.
Kutvonen throws a front kick that sends Rossi stumbling back into the cage.
Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick but Rossi checks it.
Kutvonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
Kutvonen slips a jab from Rossi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen slips a jab from Rossi.
Rossi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kutvonen throws a big shot that misses.
Rossi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kutvonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rossi. That did some damage!#T1#
Kutvonen is looking to chop away at Rossi's legs.
Rossi looks to land a left hand but Kutvonen moved out of range nicely.
Rossi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kutvonen ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Rossi misses with a hook.
Kutvonen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rossi throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
Kutvonen misses with a body kick.
Marchrius Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rossi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kutvonen will feel that in the morning.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Rossi.
Kutvonen tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Rossi throws a poor cross that misses
and Kutvonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rossi's knee momentarily.
Rossi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Rossi 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!
Rossi moves out of range of the body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kutvonen.
Rossi misses with a straight right.
Rossi throws out a loose jab but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi scores with the left hand. Kutvonen knows he should have avoided that one.
Rossi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kutvonen can pounce on him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kutvonen 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 Rossi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rossi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kutvonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rossi is out of range and Kutvonen settles back down. #T3#
Rossi looks to throw the jab but Kutvonen is out of range.
Kutvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kutvonen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRossi.
Kutvonen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kutvonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rossi checks it well.
Kutvonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rossi.
Rossi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lusmu Kutvonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rossi throws a head kick but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kutvonen 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 Rossi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rossi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kutvonen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kutvonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Rossi swings for the body but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Kutvonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rossi.
Kutvonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kutvonen lands with a cross.
Rossi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kutvonen moves away.
Rossi throws a lazy right hand but Kutvonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rossi lands an overhand right.
Kutvonen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Marchrius Rossi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Kutvonen.
Rossi thinks about countering with a body kick.

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 Marchrius Rossi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rossi, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marchrius Rossi!

A less than humble Marchrius Rossi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: WPFC 53 - Papi vs. Wolfang     
Date:   Mar 21, 2020
#R1#
Kutvonen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kutvonen takes one on the button.
Kutvonen scores with a nice body kick.
A left and a right from Kutvonen both land. Nice combination.
Simon shoots in but Kutvonen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kutvonen connects with a leg kick. Simon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kutvonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Simon misses the target.
Kutvonen throwing a counter right hand but Simon manages to avoid it.
Simon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Kutvonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Simon only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Simon blocks the leg kick.
Simon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kutvonen tries to work over Simon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kutvonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kutvonen lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simon.
Kutvonen is looking to control Simon's arms but Simon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kutvonen has his back to the cage.
Kutvonen stalling.
Kutvonen taking a breather.
Kutvonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Simon.
Kutvonen misses with the head strike.
Simon tries a body shot but Kutvonen blocks it.
A short right from Simon on the inside. #T2#
Simon scores with a shot to the side of Kutvonen's head.
Simon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simon blocks a body shot from Kutvonen.
Simon scores with a shoulder strike.
Simon misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutvonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Simon misses with a punch on the inside.
Simon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kutvonen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lusmu Kutvonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Simon.
Kutvonen looking to slow down the pace here.
Kutvonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simon struggles to land a body shot inside as Kutvonen controls his hands.
Simon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simon jumps guard but Kutvonen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kutvonen has a couple of punches blocked by Simon.
Kutvonen just leaning against Simon, taking a breather.
Kutvonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Simon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T3#
Simon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simon misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simon.
Simon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simon misses with the head strike.
Simon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
Simon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen is trying to stall.
Simon lands a nice uppercut.
Simon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kutvonen throws a head punch that misses.
Simon can't find room to land a body shot as Kutvonen controls the action.
Kutvonen controlling the action here for a moment. #T4#
Simon can't find room to land a body shot as Kutvonen controls the action.
Simon blocks an uppercut.
Kutvonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Simon tries to work over Kutvonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kutvonen tries to throw a body punch but Simon avoids it by throwing Kutvonen back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Simon breaks from the clinch.
Simon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
Kutvonen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Simon manages to circle out of the way.
Lusmu Kutvonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kutvonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simon. Simon obviously looking to wear him down.
Kutvonen looks to clinch
and Kutvonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kutvonen lands a leg kick that knocks Simon off balance momentarily.
Simon looks to land a right hand but Kutvonen moved out of range.
Simon feints a jab promting Kutvonen to slip. Simon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kutvonen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jay Simon 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#
Kutvonen misses with a low kick. #CL#
Kutvonen clinches.
Simon blocks a body shot from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen tries to stall but Simon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Simon lands an uppercut.
Simon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kutvonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kutvonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simon backwards.
Simon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simon misses with the head strike.
A short right from Simon on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simon.
Jay Simon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Simon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simon has a couple of punches blocked by Kutvonen.
Simon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kutvonen prevents a body shot from Simon.
Simon pushes Kutvonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Simon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kutvonens head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen.
A short right from Simon on the inside.
Kutvonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kutvonen looking to slow down the pace here.
Simon pushes Kutvonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simon being controlled against the cage.
Kutvonen blocks a body shot from Simon.
Simon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simon lands a left hand.
Kutvonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Simon.
Kutvonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Simon backwards.
Simon tries a body shot but Kutvonen blocks it.
Simon misses with a punch to the body.
Simon misses with the head strike. #T2#
Simon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simon struggles to land a body shot inside as Kutvonen controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kutvonen prevents a body shot from Simon.
Kutvonen has a couple of punches blocked by Simon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simon is trying to pull guard but Kutvonen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Simon misses with some punches.
Kutvonen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Simon blocks a body shot from Kutvonen.
Still in the clinch, Kutvonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kutvonen lands with a light punch inside.
Simon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Simon has a couple of punches blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simon blocks an uppercut.
Simon misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Simon.
Kutvonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Simon.
Kutvonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Simon.
Kutvonen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Simon is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Simon.
A short left from Simon.
Simon working aggressively here.
Simon is trying to pull guard but Kutvonen has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Simon.
A left hand lands to the body for Simon.
A right handed body shot lands from Simon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simon lands a nice shot to the body.
Simon scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Simon pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Simon is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kutvonen frees his head nicely. Oh but Simon has switched to an armbar! Kutvonen is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jay Simon!
Jay Simon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: WPFC 46 - Nunes vs. Newgate     
Date:   Feb 01, 2020
#R1#
A head kick by Mcarthy misses #TD#
and Kutvonen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kutvonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mcarthy is looking to stand up but Kutvonen isn't so interested in that idea.
Kutvonen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kutvonen landing with the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcarthy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kutvonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcarthy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kutvonen won't allow Mcarthy to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Kutvonen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mcarthy is looking to stand up but Kutvonen isn't so interested in that idea.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mcarthy wants to stand up but Kutvonen is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutvonen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kutvonen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kutvonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcarthy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mcarthy wants to get back to his feet but Kutvonen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kutvonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcarthy works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Mcarthy wants to stand but Kutvonen is controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kutvonen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#ES2#
Mcarthy wriggles free and stands up.
Mcarthy scores with a hook to the body. Kutvonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mcarthy 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 good leg kick by Kutvonen. #CL2#
Mcarthy clinches up against the cage.
Mcarthy is trying to break the clinch but Kutvonen is controlling him.
Kutvonen misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcarthy stalling.
Kutvonen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mcarthy up against the cage.#T3#
Mcarthy is looking to break free of the clinch but Kutvonen has double underhooks.
Kutvonen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mcarthy letting Kutvonen take a breather here.#BC2#
Mcarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kutvonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kutvonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick but Mcarthy checks it.
Mcarthy throws a big counter head kick but Kutvonen avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Mcarthy clinches with his opponent.
Mcarthy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kutvonen looking for a takedown.
Mcarthy has a couple of punches blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen misses with some punches. #T4#
Mcarthy working aggressively here.
Kutvonen is working for takedown but Mcarthy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mcarthy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcarthy tries to land knees in the clinch but Kutvonen avoids the damage to the body.
Mcarthy letting Kutvonen take a breather here.
Mcarthy blocks a body shot from Kutvonen.
Mcarthy is trying to break the clinch but Kutvonen has him pressed against the cage.
Kutvonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kutvonen trying to control the position but instead, Mcarthy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kutvonen into the cage.#BC2#
Mcarthy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcarthy tries to close the distance and clinch but Kutvonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mcarthy has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ryan Mcarthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kutvonen.
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!
Mcarthy throws a nice head kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kutvonen, right into the meat.
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 Lusmu Kutvonen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mcarthy tries to clinch but Kutvonen is having none of it.
Kutvonen misses with a kick to the body
and Mcarthy counters with a nice uppercut.
Kutvonen tries to land a body kick
letting Mcarthy counter with a right hand.
Mcarthy takes a swing at Kutvonen's ribcage but misses.
Kutvonen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mcarthy sprawls and moves away.
Kutvonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mcarthy misses with a double jab.
Kutvonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice sprawl there from Mcarthy as Kutvonen shoots in.
Kutvonen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcarthy pinned against the cage. Mcarthy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcarthy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mcarthy slips a jab from Kutvonen.
A low kick from Kutvonen is predictable there
and Mcarthy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ryan Mcarthy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kutvonen tries to score with a low kick but Mcarthy moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Mcarthy lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Kutvonen forces Mcarthy back against the cage and clinches.
Mcarthy throws a head punch that misses.
Kutvonen wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lusmu Kutvonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutvonen tries to stall but Mcarthy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mcarthy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mcarthy prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Mcarthy manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Mcarthy clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mcarthy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
Kutvonen lands an uppercut.
Mcarthy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kutvonen goes for a takedown attempt but Mcarthy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Kutvonen moves into range and clinches up with Mcarthy.#T2#
Kutvonen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mcarthy struggles to land a body shot inside as Kutvonen controls his hands.
Mcarthy tries to stall but Kutvonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kutvonen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Mcarthy manages to break the clinch.
Kutvonen moves away from the strike by Mcarthy.
Kutvonen misses with a low kick.
Kutvonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mcarthy. That did some damage!
Mcarthy connects with an inside leg kick.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcarthy.
Kutvonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Mcarthy throws out a powerful jab.
Mcarthy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab by Kutvonen.
Mcarthy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Mcarthy drives through and clinches with Kutvonen against the cage.
Mcarthy pushes Kutvonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kutvonen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Mcarthy manages to break the clinch.
Mcarthy throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Kutvonen gets tackled into the cage by Mcarthy. Mcarthy maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Mcarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcarthy tries to clinch up but Kutvonen circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Mcarthy darts in and clinches Kutvonen up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mcarthy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kutvonen's brow.
Mcarthy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcarthy is trying to break free.
Mcarthy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Kutvonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kutvonen lands a really nice looking cross but Mcarthy seems unphased.
Kutvonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mcarthy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kutvonen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mcarthy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Kutvonen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ryan Mcarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutvonen blocks a head kick by Mcarthy.
Kutvonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kutvonen wants to land a leg kick but Mcarthy is out of range.
Mcarthy throws a counter combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen thumps Mcarthy with a low kick.
Kutvonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mcarthy.
Good work by Mcarthy as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Mcarthy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Mcarthy tries to clinch up.
Kutvonen attempts a counter takedown but Mcarthy avoids it well and moves away.
Mcarthy motions for Kutvonen to come forward. Mcarthy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kutvonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A bone on bone clash there as Mcarthy blocks the leg kick.
Mcarthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcarthy throws a jab but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Mcarthy misses with a few strikes there.
Mcarthy moves in looking to clinch but Kutvonen pushes him off.
Mcarthy throws a leg kick but Kutvonen checks it.
Kutvonen lands a jab to Mcarthy's midsection.
Mcarthy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen lands an overhand right.
Mcarthy blocks a jab.
Mcarthy misses with a looping left.
Mcarthy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kutvonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcarthy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Mcarthy tries to clinch but Kutvonen is having none of it. #TD#
Kutvonen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kutvonen won't allow Mcarthy to get back to his feet.
Kutvonen is standing up over Mcarthy. Mcarthy looks to escape but Kutvonen dives into side control.
Mcarthy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kutvonen is controlling him well.
Kutvonen cracks Mcarthy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mcarthy pushes Kutvonen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kutvonen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcarthy tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mcarthy is trying to stand back up. #T2#
Kutvonen lands strikes to the head.
Mcarthy wants to get back to his feet.
Kutvonen scores with strikes from the back.
Kutvonen scores with punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kutvonen softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Kutvonen lands shots from the back.
Kutvonen is landing with strikes. Mcarthy can't take much more of this.#T3#
Kutvonen lands strikes to the head.
Kutvonen lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Mcarthy is trying to get back to his feet but Kutvonen has full control of the position and if anything, Mcarthy has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kutvonen scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Mcarthy is covering up but some of the strikes from Kutvonen are getting through and doing damage.
Kutvonen lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kutvonen softening up his opponent with strikes here. #ROC#
Mcarthy is rocked!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kutvonen controlling the positon.
Mcarthy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
Kutvonen cracks Mcarthy with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Mcarthy from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Mcarthy covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Kutvonen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mcarthy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Will Kutvonen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mcarthy wants to get back to his feet.
Mcarthy is trapped and Kutvonen is scoring with shots to the head and body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lusmu Kutvonen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kutvonen 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!

 

Event: WPFC 40 - Holiday Hurt     
Date:   Dec 21, 2019
#R1#
Kutvonen misses with a hook.
Kutvonen throws the left hand but Inoue avoids the punch easily.
Inoue wants to clinch.
Inoue lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kutvonen at a distance.
Inoue tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kutvonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kutvonen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kutvonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Inoue's head.#CL#
Inoue forces Kutvonen back against the cage and clinches.
Inoue lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen tries to throw a body punch but Inoue avoids it by throwing Kutvonen back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Inoue has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Inoue tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kutvonen's elbow.
Kutvonen blocks an uppercut.
Inoue lands a hook that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
Inoue connects with a knee to the head.
Inoue swings wildly with an uppercut but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kutvonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kutvonen 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.#T1#
Inoue lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kutvonen working aggressively here.
Kutvonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kutvonen is stalling here.
Kutvonen is looking to break free of the clinch but Inoue has double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Inoue swings wildly with an uppercut but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kutvonen pushes Inoue back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Inoue swings wildly with an uppercut but Kutvonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inoue lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Inoue goes for a takedown attempt but Kutvonen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Inoue throws a body shot but no joy.
Inoue fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Inoue, as that shot connected.
Inoue is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Inoue lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inoue scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick
letting Inoue counter with a right hand.
Kutvonen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Inoue tries to clinch up but Kutvonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kutvonen 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.
Inoue pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Inoue checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Inoue connects with a nice looking jab.
Inoue lands a nice hook to Kutvonen's body. Kutvonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Inoue throws a jab when Kutvonen was well out of range.
Kutvonen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T3#
Kutvonen throws a leg kick but Inoue checks it.
Inoue throws out a powerful jab.
Inoue throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kutvonen connects with an inside leg kick.
Inoue throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kutvonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Inoue checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kaiji Inoue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inoue throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kutvonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Inoue swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kutvonen circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Inoue clinches up against the cage.
Inoue gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kutvonen.
Inoue lands a hook that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
Kutvonen gets through Inoue's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Inoue.
Kutvonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutvonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Inoue makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Inoue is struggling to control the position.
Inoue softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Inoue stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Inoue misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kutvonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Inoue lands a shoulder strike.
Kutvonen stalling in the clinch but Inoue improves position.
Kutvonen stalling the fight.
Kutvonen tries for a takedown but Inoue manages to get underhooks.
Inoue lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kutvonen. #BC2#
Kutvonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Inoue tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Inoue doesn't manage to clinch there - Kutvonen circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiji Inoue 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#
A chopping leg kick lands by Inoue.
Kutvonen tries a low kick but Inoue avoids it.
Inoue wants to clinch up but Kutvonen keeps it at a distance.
Kutvonen with the counter takedown but Inoue avoids it easily.
Inoue avoids the head kick by Kutvonen.
Inoue fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Inoue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kutvonen can do to turn this around?
Inoue looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kutvonen is fending him off so far but Inoue persists. Nope, Kutvonen circles away and we're back to standing.
Kutvonen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice body punch from Inoue.
Inoue stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kutvonen.
Donk. Inoue catches Kutvonen right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Kutvonen gets tackled into the cage by Inoue. Inoue maintains the clinch.
Kutvonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Inoue backwards.
Inoue tries a knee to the head but Kutvonen blocks it.
Inoue lands with a light punch inside.
Inoue wants to take the fight to the mat but Kutvonen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Inoue just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kutvonen's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutvonen is looking to control Inoue's arms but Inoue gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kutvonen has his back to the cage.
Kutvonen lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Inoue lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kutvonen.
Inoue wants to take the fight to the mat but Kutvonen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaiji Inoue. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inoue scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Inoue prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kutvonen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Inoue has him pressed against the cage.
Inoue misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Inoue landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Inoue.
Inoue misses with a punch on the inside.
Kutvonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kutvonen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Inoue misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Kutvonen tries to stall but Inoue uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Inoue lands a hook that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
Inoue trying to land knees to the body.
Kutvonen misses with a punch to the body.
Inoue comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Inoue lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutvonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Inoue doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Inoue.
Kaiji Inoue has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Inoue lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kutvonen has a couple of punches blocked by Inoue.
Inoue has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kutvonen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Inoue tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Inoue lands an elbow inside that Kutvonen shrugs off.
Kutvonen stalling the fight.
Kutvonen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kutvonen misses with the head strike.
Inoue tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Inoue keeps control of Kutvonen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Kutvonen tries to stall but Inoue uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice left hand lands by Inoue.
Kutvonen lands a shoulder strike.
Inoue lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
Inoue misses with a hook from the clinch.
Inoue being controlled against the cage.
A short uppercut from Inoue.
Kutvonen looking to stall. #BC2#
Kutvonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Inoue is looking to clinch but Kutvonen is avoiding it.
Kutvonen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Inoue defends it well.
Inoue throws a looping overhand right but Kutvonen ducks down to avoid it.
Inoue fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kutvonen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Inoue moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kutvonen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Inoue to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Inoue thuds his right hand into Kutvonen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inoue tests Kutvonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kutvonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Inoue tries to clinch but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Inoue tries to close the distance and clinch but Kutvonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Inoue turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kutvonen.
Inoue buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Inoue closes the distance and clinches.
Inoue creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Kutvonen manages to break the clinch.
Kaiji Inoue is winning the standup battle so far.
Inoue dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kutvonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Inoue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiji Inoue dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Some bone on bone action there as Inoue checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Inoue checks a leg kick.
Inoue looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
Inoue gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Inoue working aggressively here.
Kutvonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Inoue backwards.
Inoue lands an elbow inside.
Inoue misses with a hook from the clinch.
Inoue fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kutvonen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kutvonen wants to break free but Inoue has control.
Inoue misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inoue lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
Inoue misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Inoue.
A body shot lands from Inoue.
Kutvonen misses with a body punch.
Inoue scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Inoue tries to work over Kutvonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inoue lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kutvonen backwards.
Inoue is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Inoue has Kutvonen pressed against the cage, preventing Kutvonen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Inoue lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kutvonen takes an elbow to the temple.
Kutvonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Inoue.
Inoue tries to throw a body punch but Kutvonen avoids it by throwing Inoue back against the cage.
Inoue gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kutvonen blocks an elbow strike from Inoue.
Inoue working aggressively here.
Kutvonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kutvonen trying to stall but Inoue improves his position.
Inoue can't find room to land a body shot as Kutvonen controls the action.
Kutvonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Inoue controls his hands.
Kutvonen is trying to force a seperation but Inoue has the dominant position.
Inoue misses with the head strike.
Kutvonen is trying to maintain a safe position but Inoue gets an underhook and turns Kutvonen into the cage.
Inoue throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
Kutvonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Inoue's elbow.
Kutvonen digs a right hand into Inoue's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Inoue's gas tank.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Inoue as Kutvonen tries to tie him up.
Kutvonen has had enough of the clinch but Inoue keeps him there for the moment.
Inoue lands a nice uppercut.
Inoue lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutvonen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A hook to the body from Inoue.
Kutvonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Inoue lands with a left to the head.
Inoue throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Inoue.
Inoue lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Inoue lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Inoue has a couple of punches blocked by Kutvonen.
Inoue lands an elbow that stopped Kutvonen in his tracks for a moment.
Inoue lands a body shot in the clinch.
Inoue working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Inoue lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Inoue comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kutvonen is looking to control Inoue's arms but Inoue gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kutvonen has his back to the cage.
A body shot lands from Inoue.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Inoue.#ROC#
Kutvonen is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Inoue as the two fighters clinch.
Kutvonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Inoue finish him?
Inoue softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Inoue.
Inoue throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kutvonens head.
Inoue has Kutvonen pressed against the cage. He pushes Kutvonen back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Inoue throws a beautiful elbow that sends Kutvonen crashing to the floor! Inoue piles on the pressure with more strikes! Kutvonen is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaiji Inoue!
A relieved looking Kaiji Inoue 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: WPFC 34 - Nunes vs. Babinski 2     
Date:   Nov 09, 2019
#R1#
Fuchs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kutvonen sprawls well. Kutvonen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fuchs gets slowly back to his feet.
Fuchs 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.#CL#
Fuchs pushes Kutvonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Kutvonen scores with a shot to the side of Fuchs's head.
Kutvonen tries to throw a body punch but Fuchs avoids it by throwing Kutvonen back against the cage.
Come on Kutvonen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kutvonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kutvonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Fuchs breaks the clinch.
Fuchs misses with a double jab.
Chase Fuchs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuchs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kutvonen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fuchs is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kutvonen misses with a hook. Fuchs ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Fuchs misses with a few strikes there.
Fuchs shoots for a takedown but Kutvonen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kutvonen avoids the body shot from Fuchs.
Fuchs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kutvonen at a distance.
Fuchs wants to clinch up but Kutvonen keeps it at a distance.
Fuchs shoots in for a takedown but Kutvonen shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Fuchs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutvonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Kutvonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Fuchs has Kutvonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Kutvonen slows down the pace here.
Kutvonen has Fuchs pressed against the cage, preventing Fuchs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kutvonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fuchs's elbow.
Fuchs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fuchs has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kutvonen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2##BC#
Fuchs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kutvonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kutvonen connects with a leg kick. Fuchs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kutvonen.
Kutvonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fuchs.
Kutvonen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fuchs with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutvonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuchs throws out the jab.
Fuchs moves in looking to clinch but Kutvonen pushes him off.
Fuchs fails to land with a series of punches.
Kutvonen connects with an inside leg kick.
Fuchs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kutvonen. #CL#
Fuchs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kutvonen tries to throw a body punch but Fuchs avoids it by throwing Kutvonen back against the cage.
Kutvonen keeps control of Fuchs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fuchs blocking some punches.
Kutvonen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kutvonen misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Fuchs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Fuchs takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Fuchs breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Fuchs has closed the distance and engaged Kutvonen in a clinch.
Kutvonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kutvonen is trying to maintain a safe position but Fuchs gets an underhook and turns Kutvonen into the cage.
Fuchs wants to break free but Kutvonen has control.
Kutvonen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fuchs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fuchs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kutvonen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kutvonen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kutvonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fuchss head.
Fuchs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kutvonen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Fuchs struggles to land a body shot inside as Kutvonen controls his hands.
Fuchs tries to break free but Kutvonen pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Fuchs manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fuchs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kutvonen connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kutvonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #TD#
Fuchs scores with a takedown into Kutvonen's guard.
Fuchs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fuchs trying to control the position from guard on top but Kutvonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuchs throws a big elbow that misses.
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 Chase Fuchs 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 telegraphed takedown attempt from Fuchs is defended easily by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Kutvonen moves into the clinch successfully.
A short left from Fuchs.
Kutvonen tries a body shot but Fuchs blocks it.
Fuchs working hard to break the clinch.
Fuchs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kutvonen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen effectively controlling the action here.
Fuchs blocks a body shot from Kutvonen.
Fuchs is trying to break the clinch but Kutvonen is controlling him.
Kutvonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fuchs backwards.
Kutvonen stalls.
Kutvonen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fuchs or not. #T1#
Fuchs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fuchs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kutvonen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Fuchs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutvonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Fuchs.
Fuchs sets himself, and Kutvonen steps forward looking for the clinch! Fuchs avoids it this time.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kutvonen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fuchs.
Kutvonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Kutvonen gets a clinch.
Fuchs is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fuchs.
A right hook to the body lands for Kutvonen.
Kutvonen stalling the fight.
Fuchs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kutvonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Fuchs tries to score a body lock takedown but Kutvonen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fuchs tries to break free but Kutvonen pushes him back against the cage.
Kutvonen just leaning against Fuchs, taking a breather.
Fuchs has a couple of punches blocked by Kutvonen.
Fuchs landing knees to the body.
Fuchs is trying to break free.
Kutvonen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kutvonen trying to control the position but instead, Fuchs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kutvonen into the cage.
Kutvonen presses Fuchs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kutvonen taking a breather.
Fuchs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fuchs has Kutvonen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kutvonen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kutvonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kutvonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fuchs's elbow.
Fuchs misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Kutvonen scores with a hook to the body.
Fuchs wants to get back to striking at distance but Kutvonen won't allow it.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD#
Fuchs works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kutvonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fuchs's guard. #REVB#
Kutvonen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Fuchs is looking for a triangle but Kutvonen pushes his legs off easily.
Kutvonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fuchs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fuchs 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.
Kutvonen lands a couple of elbows.
Kutvonen looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB#
Fuchs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kutvonen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kutvonen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kutvonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Fuchs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Fuchs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fuchs wants to sweep here but Kutvonen controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kutvonen chips away with some ground and pound.
Kutvonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Kutvonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fuchs swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Kutvonen closes the distance and pushes Fuchs back into the cage.
Fuchs is looking to break free of the clinch but Kutvonen has double underhooks.
Kutvonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fuchs.
Kutvonen tries to stall but Fuchs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fuchs tries for a takedown but Kutvonen manages to get underhooks.
Kutvonen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fuchs has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kutvonen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Fuchs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen effectively controlling the action here.
Kutvonen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Kutvonen. #T1#
Kutvonen avoiding damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen gets underhooks to prevent Fuchs's takedown attempt.
Kutvonen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stalling in the clinch from Kutvonen.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lusmu Kutvonen.
Fuchs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kutvonen sprawls well. Kutvonen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fuchs gets slowly back to his feet.
Fuchs tries to clinch but Kutvonen moves away
and Kutvonen counters with a three punch combo that has Fuchs backing up. Fuchs nods at Kutvonen to acknowledge the strikes.
Fuchs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kutvonen. Kutvonen obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Kutvonen clinches up against the cage.
Fuchs has Kutvonen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kutvonen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fuchs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kutvonen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Fuchs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kutvonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fuchss head.
Fuchs blocks a body shot from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kutvonen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fuchs up against the cage.
Kutvonen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kutvonen prevents a body shot from Fuchs.
Kutvonen scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Fuchs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kutvonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown attempt by Fuchs or perhaps it was just good defense by Kutvonen, which made it look bad.
Fuchs wants to clinch up but Kutvonen keeps it at a distance.#T3##CL2#
Kutvonen clinches.
Fuchs is trying to break the clinch but Kutvonen is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen taking a breather.
Kutvonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Fuchs controls his hands.
Kutvonen lands a left hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kutvonen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fuchs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kutvonen's face.
Kutvonen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fuchs up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen can't find room to land a body shot as Fuchs controls the action.
Kutvonen trying to stall but Fuchs improves his position.
A short right from Kutvonen on the inside. #T4#
Fuchs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kutvonen stops a takedown attempt from Fuchs.
Fuchs is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kutvonen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kutvonen tries a body shot but Fuchs blocks it.
Kutvonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fuchs misses with a body punch.
Fuchs tries for a takedown but Kutvonen manages to get underhooks.
Fuchs is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kutvonen is defending well.
Kutvonen works on Fuchs's body with a couple of short punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Kutvonen.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kutvonen misses with a body punch.
Kutvonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kutvonen stalling the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalling in the clinch from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen scores with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lusmu Kutvonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kutvonen 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!

 

Event: WPFC 28 - Tantor vs. Kulik     
Date:   Sep 28, 2019
#R1#
Kutvonen misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Bushrod pushes Kutvonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Kutvonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Kutvonen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kutvonen manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Bushrod's face as Kutvonen controls the position.
Kutvonen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bushrod is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kutvonen lands an elbow.
Kutvonen misses with the ground and pound.
Bushrod has one of Kutvonen's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Kutvonen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bushrod will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bushrod is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Kutvonen trying to control the action but Bushrod is working from the bottom.
Bushrod takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Bushrod's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kutvonen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bushrod is looking for a sweep.
Kutvonen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bushrod will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bushrod taking a bit of punishment here - Kutvonen scoring with strikes. #T2#
Kutvonen working the ground and pound.
Kutvonen is working Bushrod over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bushrod tries to improve position but can't.
Bushrod holding on.
Kutvonen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kutvonen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kutvonen throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bushrod works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bushrod manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Bushrod keeps moving.
Kutvonen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bushrod is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bushrod wants to stand and escape but Kutvonen is having none of it.
Kutvonen is working Bushrod over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bushrod pulls Kutvonen in close to prevent any damage.
Bushrod wants to sweep here but Kutvonen controlling him for the moment.
Bushrod not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kutvonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Kutvonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kutvonen throws an elbow that misses. Bushrod uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kutvonen's guard. Nice move by Bushrod!#REVB#
Bushrod is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bushrod wants to control from the top but Kutvonen keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bushrod is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that round.
That's time! Kutvonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bushrod takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kutvonen moves out of range of the leg kick from Bushrod.
Bushrod is looking to chop away at Kutvonen's legs.
Bushrod motions for Kutvonen to come forward. Bushrod throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Kutvonen.
Bushrod scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bushrod.
Kutvonen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushrod jabs Kutvonen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kutvonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bushrod tries to score with a low kick but Kutvonen moves his leg out of the way.
Bushrod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bushrod lands with a kick to the temple. Kutvonen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Bushrod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Kutvonen has closed the distance and engaged Bushrod in a clinch.
Kutvonen prevents a body shot from Bushrod.
Kutvonen just leaning against Bushrod, taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bushrod blocking some punches. #BC#
Kutvonen breaks the clinch.
Kutvonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bushrod's sensitive parts.
Bushrod scores with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bushrod, right into the meat. #CL2#
Bushrod fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kutvonen, pushing him back against the cage.
Bushrod misses with a knee strike.
Bushrod is looking to control Kutvonen's arms but Kutvonen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bushrod has his back to the cage.
Kutvonen presses Bushrod against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kutvonen is working for takedown but Bushrod is calmly controlling the position for now.
I was talking to Kutvonen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Bushrod is trying to maintain a safe position but Kutvonen gets an underhook and turns Bushrod into the cage.#BC#
Kutvonen breaks the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kutvonen, right into the meat.
Bushrod will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bushrod slips under a jab from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen blocks the body kick.
Scruffy Bushrod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kutvonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bushrod throws a leg kick
and Kutvonen counters with a low kick, right behind Bushrod 's knee.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bushrod.
Kutvonen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bushrod throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lusmu Kutvonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Bushrod tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kutvonen is able to avoid easily.
Bushrod throws out a leg kick but Kutvonen moves out of range and Bushrod only half commits. #T3#
Bushrod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kutvonen.
Bushrod misses with a head kick.
Kutvonen cracks the inside of Bushrod's front leg.
Bushrod wants to slow Kutvonen down by chopping away at his legs.
Kutvonen checks a leg kick.
Kutvonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bushrod lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Kutvonen darts in and clinches Bushrod up against the cage.
Kutvonen stalling against the cage.
Kutvonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bushrod can do to turn this around?
Bushrod tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bushrod with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bushrod tries to stall but Kutvonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kutvonen stalling in the clinch but Bushrod improves position. #BC#
Kutvonen manages to break the clinch.
Bushrod digs a good hook to Kutvonen's body.
Bushrod avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4##TD#
Kutvonen shoots in and gets a takedown into Bushrod's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bushrod looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kutvonen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kutvonen misses with a head shot. Bushrod uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kutvonen trying to control but Bushrod is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen landing with the ground and pound.
Kutvonen stopping the sweep attempt from Bushrod.
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 Lusmu Kutvonen 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#
Kutvonen scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from Bushrod misses its intended target.
Kutvonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bushrod fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kutvonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bushrod throws a leg kick that misses.
Kutvonen throws the left hand but Bushrod avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Kutvonen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kutvonen.
Bushrod creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bushrod throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kutvonen blocks it with crossed arms.
Bushrod missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushrod trying to land knees to the body.
Bushrod tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Kutvonen breaks the clinch.
Bushrod throws a low kick but Kutvonen moves out of range easily.
Bushrod misses with a double jab #CL#
and Kutvonen moves into the clinch.#T1#
Bushrod will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kutvonen up against the cage.
Kutvonen pushes Bushrod back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kutvonen taking a breather.
Kutvonen digs a right hand into Bushrod's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bushrod's gas tank.
Bushrod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bushrod throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kutvonen blocks it with crossed arms.
Bushrod tries to stall but Kutvonen uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Kutvonen breaks from the clinch.
Bushrod throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bushrod throws a leg kick
and Kutvonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bushrod misses with a kick to the body.
Kutvonen tries to counter with a takedown but Bushrod is quick to defend against it.
Bushrod throws a shot from downtown. Kutvonen moves away and avoids it.
Bushrod just misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bushrod. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kutvonen. #T2#
Bushrod stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kutvonen.
Bushrod stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bushrod.
Bushrod takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bushrod throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bushrod displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kutvonen.
Bushrod steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen wants to land a leg kick but Bushrod is out of range.
Kutvonen thows a body kick. Bushrod tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bushrod throws a leg kick that misses.
Bushrod throws a leg kick #CL#
and Kutvonen counters by moving into the clinch.
Bushrod's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kutvonen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kutvonen avoiding damage. #T3##BC#
Kutvonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kutvonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bushrod tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bushrod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kutvonen feints and then cracks Bushrod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bushrod down.
Kutvonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lusmu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kutvonen scores with a jab. Bushrod acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bushrod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Bushrod is predictable there
and Kutvonen counters with a three punch combo that has Bushrod backing up. Bushrod nods at Kutvonen to acknowledge the strikes.
No joy there for Bushrod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kutvonen.
Bushrod throws out a leg kick but Kutvonen moves out of range and Bushrod only half commits.
Bushrod misses with the body kick#TD#
and Kutvonen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kutvonen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Kutvonen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bushrod tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kutvonen stays in close to Bushrod's body and controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lusmu Kutvonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kutvonen 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!

 

Event: WPFC 23 - Babinski vs. Nunes     
Date:   Aug 24, 2019
#R1#
Majere shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kutvonen pinned against the cage. Kutvonen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kutvonen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Majere manages to circle out of the way.
Kutvonen misses with a wild body shot.
Kutvonen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Majere.
No luck for Majere with that takedown attempt.
Lusmu Kutvonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raistlin Majere.#CL#
Kutvonen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Majere is trying to pull guard but Kutvonen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kutvonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Majere told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Majere is trying to pull guard but Kutvonen has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere jumps guard but Kutvonen stands there with Majere around his waist. Majere gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Majere tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kutvonen smiles and moves away.
Majere misses with a takedown attempt
and Kutvonen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD2#
Majere drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Majere trying to control the position but Kutvonen is working away. #T1#
Kutvonen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kutvonen wants to control but Majere postures up.
Majere throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Majere trying to control the position but Kutvonen is working away.
Majere throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Majere tries to move to full mount but Kutvonen actually manages to regain half guard.
Majere looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Majere seems to be looking for submissions. #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.
Majere missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Majere is looking to advance position but Kutvonen won't allow it.
Kutvonen is looking for a sweep. Majere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majere seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kutvonen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Majere throwing shots but Kutvonen is blocking nicely.
Kutvonen controlling the position well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Majere throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3##SUB2#
Majere seems to be looking for submissions.
Majere has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Majere is keen to just control but Kutvonen is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kutvonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Majere looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kutvonen is fending him off so far but Majere persists. Nope, Kutvonen circles away and we're back to standing.
Majere has a takedown stuffed.
Majere darts in looking for a takedown but Kutvonen gets double underhooks and turns Majere into the cage.
Kutvonen throws a sloppy head kick and Majere moves out of range easily.
Kutvonen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Majere.
Majere darts in looking for a takedown but Kutvonen gets double underhooks and turns Majere into the cage.
Kutvonen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Majere takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Majere shoots in for a takedown but Kutvonen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4#
Majere doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kutvonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kutvonen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Majere is able to avoid easily.
Majere fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kutvonen jabs Majere right on the nose. Majere blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like Raistlin Majere has been cut.
Kutvonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#KD#
Kutvonen lands a big head kick that sends Majere tumbling to the mat! Kutvonen takes a step backwards and waves Majere back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Majere is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crack! Kutvonen connects with the perfect overhand right and Majere falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Kutvonen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lusmu Kutvonen!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 28, 2019
#R1#
Kutvonen thumps Cross with a low kick.
Kutvonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Cross wants to counter with a clinch but Kutvonen pushes him away.
Cross tries to clinch but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Green Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Cross fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kutvonen, pushing him back against the cage.
Kutvonen avoiding damage.
Kutvonen stalling the fight.
Kutvonen gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC#
Kutvonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Kutvonen. #CL2#
Cross has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen blocks a body shot from Cross.
Kutvonen lands with a right to the head.
Cross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kutvonen's elbow.
Kutvonen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cross up against the cage.
Come on Kutvonen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kutvonen seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T1#
Kutvonen trying to stall but Cross improves his position.
Kutvonen gets underhooks to prevent Cross's takedown attempt.
Cross's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cross's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cross throws a punch but it's blocked by Kutvonen. #BC#
Kutvonen breaks from the clinch.
Kutvonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cross.
Kutvonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cross.
Kutvonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Kutvonen throws a right hand that Cross ducks under and follows up with a left that Cross also avoids with ease.
Cross let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Cross clinches up against the cage.
Cross can't find room to land a body shot as Kutvonen controls the action.
Cross misses with a body punch.
Kutvonen misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Cross is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kutvonen is defending well for now.
Kutvonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cross holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kutvonen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cross up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen lands a right hand.
Cross prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cross misses with some punches.
Cross tries a body shot but Kutvonen blocks it.
Kutvonen is pushing Cross up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kutvonen is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Cross misses with a punch on the inside.
Cross cracks Kutvonen with a nice body shot.
Kutvonen taking a breather.
Kutvonen stalls.
Cross tries to throw a body punch but Kutvonen avoids it by throwing Cross back against the cage.
Good body shot from Cross.
Cross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Cross.
Cross doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cross struggles to land a body shot inside as Kutvonen controls his hands.
A short right from Cross.
Cross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cross misses with some punches. #T4#
Cross lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kutvonen.
Cross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kutvonen's elbow.
Cross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Kutvonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cross has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kutvonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kutvonen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cross lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cross dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cross as Kutvonen tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kutvonen as Cross tries to tie him up.
Kutvonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Green Cross dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kutvonen.
Cross tries to clinch there but Kutvonen circles away.
Kutvonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cross is just out of range.
Kutvonen 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.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the side of Cross's head but Cross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kutvonen throws out a leg kick but Cross moves out of range and Kutvonen only half commits.
Kutvonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Cross off the cage and back into range.
Cross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cross throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Cross moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cross up against the cage.#BC#
Kutvonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Cross rushes Kutvonen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Cross misses with a body punch.
Kutvonen pushes Cross back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cross misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kutvonen controlling the action here for a moment.
Kutvonen is trying to maintain a safe position but Cross gets an underhook and turns Kutvonen into the cage.
Kutvonen prevents a body shot from Cross.
Kutvonen keeps control of Cross as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Cross fails to land. #BC#
Kutvonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cross doesn't manage to clinch there - Kutvonen circles away.
Kutvonen throws a series of punches but Cross moves out of range. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kutvonen lands with a nice body kick.
Kutvonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Cross clinches up with Kutvonen and pushes him back against the cage.
Kutvonen prevents a body shot from Cross.
Cross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kutvonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cross trying to control the position but instead, Kutvonen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cross into the cage.#BC#
Kutvonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cross takes one on the button.#T3#
Cross tries to clinch there but Kutvonen circles away.
Kutvonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Cross counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cross wants to clinch up but Kutvonen keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cross digs a right hand underneath Kutvonen's ribcage. Kutvonen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kutvonen is trying to break free.
Cross tries to throw a body punch but Kutvonen avoids it by throwing Cross back against the cage.
Cross struggles to land a body shot inside as Kutvonen controls his hands. #BC#
Kutvonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cross tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kutvonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kutvonen.
Cross is looking to clinch but Kutvonen is avoiding it.
Kutvonen feinted with a counter takedown.
Cross is looking to clinch but Kutvonen is avoiding it.
Kutvonen attempts a counter takedown but Cross avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Cross gets a clinch. #T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cross.#BC#
Kutvonen breaks the clinch.
Kutvonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cross tries to clinch but Kutvonen is having none of it.
Cross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Kutvonen tries to keep at a distance but Cross has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kutvonen misses with a punch to the body.
Cross swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cross tries a body shot but Kutvonen blocks it.
Kutvonen avoiding damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Cross's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kutvonen throws a hook but Cross avoids it easily.
Cross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutvonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Cross.
Kutvonen throws a body punch but Cross moves out of range. #CL2#
Cross clinches.
Cross is trying to stall.
A short body shot lands from Cross as the two fighters clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kutvonen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kutvonen stalls.
Cross trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kutvonen breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Cross moves into the clinch.
Green Cross seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cross is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kutvonen is keeping busy.
Cross fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Cross lands with a light punch inside.
Kutvonen is trying to push Cross away but Cross has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cross tries to throw a body punch but Kutvonen avoids it by throwing Cross back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kutvonen trying to stall but Cross improves his position.
Cross misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cross doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kutvonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kutvonen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cross up against the cage.
Cross lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kutvonen or not. #T2#
Cross blocking some punches.
Cross lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kutvonen trying to stall but Cross improves his position.
Kutvonen avoiding damage.
Cross is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cross has Kutvonen pushed against the cage.
Cross tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kutvonen smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Cross closes the distance and clinches.
Cross tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kutvonen just leaning against Cross, taking a breather.
Kutvonen taking a breather.#T3#
Cross trying to control the position but instead, Kutvonen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cross into the cage.
Cross jumps guard but Kutvonen stands there with Cross around his waist. Cross gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lusmu Kutvonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Green Cross.
Kutvonen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cross up against the cage.
Kutvonen throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Kutvonen.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lusmu Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a leg kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cross fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kutvonen throws a lazy right hand but Cross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kutvonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kutvonen misses with an uppercut
letting Cross counter with a right hand.
Kutvonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kutvonen looks to land a left hand but Cross moved out of range nicely.
Kutvonen throws a jab when Cross was well out of range.
Cross with the counter takedown but Kutvonen avoids it easily.
Kutvonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cross tries to clinch up#TD#
and Kutvonen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kutvonen sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kutvonen wants to control from the top but Cross keeps moving.

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 Lusmu Kutvonen.
I think Kutvonen 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lusmu Kutvonen!

 

 
 
 
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