Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Grunge 59: Negative Creep
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Reign throws a hook but Kekkonen blocks it.
Reign listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reign misses with an uppercut
and Kekkonen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Kekkonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reign throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Reign swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kekkonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kekkonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reign throws a big shot that misses.
Reign misses with the combination.
Kekkonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reign 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.
Reign smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Reign misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Kekkonen misses its target.
Reign lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reign misses with a hook
and Kekkonen counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Reign.
Reign rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kekkonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Reign throws a poor cross that misses
and Reign takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reign tries to bum rush Kekkonen with a series of wild strikes but Kekkonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kekkonen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reign slips a jab from Kekkonen.
Reign fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kekkonen manages to avoid it.
A jab from Kekkonen misses.
Reign throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Titan Reign seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kekkonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reign 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.
Kekkonen is looking for a counter combo.
Reign misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Reign lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kekkonen doesn't seem phased though.
Reign stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Kekkonen. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Reign waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kekkonen.
Kekkonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reign misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reign uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reign keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reign throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Kekkonen counters with a single leg into guard. Reign didn't expect that.
Kekkonen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kekkonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kekkonen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reign controls Kekkonen momentarily but Kekkonen frees himself.
Kekkonen stays in close to Reign's body and controls the position.
Kekkonen throwing strikes from guard but Reign blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kekkonen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kekkonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Reign looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kekkonen is one step ahead there.
Kekkonen 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.
Kekkonen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kekkonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reign preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kekkonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kekkonen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kekkonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kekkonen slips a straight right by Reign.
Kekkonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Kekkonen dives in and scores a takedown into Reign's guard.
Kekkonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kekkonen throwing strikes but missing.
Reign keeping moving, preventing Kekkonen from controlling successfully.
Reign controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Titan Reign 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#
Reign misses with a hook #TD#
and Kekkonen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kekkonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reign swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kekkonen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Reign utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kekkonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Reign keeping moving, preventing Kekkonen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekkonen postures up in Reign's guard and throws a big left but Reign blocks it.
Reign utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Kekkonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Kekkonen is looking to advance position but Reign has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Reign blocks Kekkonen's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Reign blocks Kekkonen's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Kekkonen throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Kekkonen is trying desperately to improve position.
Reign pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Reign takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kekkonen swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T2#
Reign seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kekkonen is holding on tight.
Kekkonen punching to the body and holding on for dear life.
Kekkonen throwing hammer fists to the chest of Reign. What's that going to do exactly?
Kekkonen is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Kekkonen is working to get back to half guard.
Kekkonen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Kekkonen is really stuck here.
Kekkonen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kekkonen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Reign is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kekkonen 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.
Reign doesn't have the hooks in and Kekkonen manages to turn into his guard. #T3#
Kekkonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kekkonen is stalling in the full guard.
Reign utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reign keeping moving, preventing Kekkonen from controlling successfully.
Kekkonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Kekkonen wants to control from the top but Reign keeps moving.
Kekkonen stays in close to Reign's body and controls the position.
Reign working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kekkonen. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reign pulls Kekkonen in close to his closed guard and prevents Kekkonen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kekkonen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Reign avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kekkonen throws an elbow that misses. Reign uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kekkonen's guard. Nice move by Reign!#REVB#
Kekkonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reign's guard. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reign tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kekkonen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kekkonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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 Sauli Kekkonen will probably get the nod.
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#
Reign throws a shot from downtown. Kekkonen moves away and avoids it.
Kekkonen scores with a nice right hand.
Reign lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Reign throws a solid leg kick but Kekkonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reign.
Reign misses with a wild body shot.
Kekkonen throwing a counter right hand but Reign manages to avoid it.
Kekkonen misses with a few strikes there.
Reign is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kekkonen with a body shot.
Titan Reign seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kekkonen looks to land a right hand but Reign moved out of range.
Kekkonen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reign with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Reign.
Reign throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kekkonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reign throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kekkonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kekkonen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reign looks to score with a jab to the body but Kekkonen is just out of range.
Kekkonen is looking to counter punch.#T1#
A combination from Reign does no damage.
Kekkonen connects with a single shot there.
Reign displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kekkonen throws out the jab.
Reign throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kekkonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reign rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kekkonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Reign keeps Kekkonen at a distance using the push kick.
Reign misses with an uppercut.
Kekkonen is looking to counter punch.
Kekkonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reign.
Kekkonen avoids the body shot from Reign.
Kekkonen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kekkonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reign jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Reign finds it's target.
Reign throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Reign throws a push kick but Kekkonen slaps the foot to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reign keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kekkonen.
Reign misses the shot to the body.
Reign throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Reign.
The fighters circling - Reign throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kekkonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reign takes one on the button.
Kekkonen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Reign misses with a body punch
and Kekkonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Kekkonen catches Reign right on the button with a cross.
Reign feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kekkonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reign avoids the body shot from Kekkonen.
Reign misses with a two punch combination.
Reign throws a jab but it's blocked by Kekkonen. #T3#
Kekkonen blocks a head kick by Reign.
Kekkonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reign takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reign throws a big shot that misses.
Reign bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kekkonen's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Reign throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reign throws the left hand but Kekkonen avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Kekkonen misses its intended target.
Kekkonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reign motions for Kekkonen to come forward. Reign throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kekkonen misses with an uppercut. Reign saw that one coming.
Kekkonen lands a jab to the nose.
Kekkonen staying out of range there.
Reign misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kekkonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Reign cracks Kekkonen with a good jab.
Kekkonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reign was well out of range. Poor timing from Kekkonen.
Reign looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Kekkonen slips a straight right by Reign.
Kekkonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reign takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kekkonen slips a straight right by Reign.
Reign throws a shot from downtown. Kekkonen moves away and avoids it.
Kekkonen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reign sprawls and moves away.
Reign swings for the body but Kekkonen moves out of range.
Reign slips under a jab from Kekkonen.
Reign throws a nice looking combination but Kekkonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kekkonen throwing a counter right hand but Reign manages to avoid it.
Reign lands with a cross.
Kekkonen jabs Reign to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reign swings widly with a right hand
and Kekkonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reign throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kekkonen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kekkonen throws a strike but Reign rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Titan Reign.
I think Reign 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Grunge 52: Freedom
Date: Jul 04, 2021

#R1#
Fothergill throws a right hand that misses
and Kekkonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick by Fothergill misses
and Kekkonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fothergill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fothergill uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fothergill misses with a double jab
and Fothergill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kekkonen throws a series of punches but Fothergill avoids them all with ease.
Kekkonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fothergill momentarily.
Fothergill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fothergill tries to bum rush Kekkonen with a series of wild strikes but Kekkonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Fothergill does no damage.
Kekkonen throws out a loose jab but Fothergill uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fothergill swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kekkonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Fothergill lands a slapping body shot.
Fothergill 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.
Fothergill throws a poor cross that misses
and Fothergill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Fothergill throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Fothergill.
Fothergill works the jab nicely.
Fothergill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kekkonen moves away.
Kekkonen throwing a counter right hand but Fothergill manages to avoid it.
Fothergill cracks Kekkonen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kekkonen looks to land a right hand but Fothergill moved out of range.
Fothergill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen moves out of range as Fothergill strikes.
Kekkonen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fothergill has time to react.
Fothergill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kekkonen.
Kekkonen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fothergill throws a poor cross that misses
and Kekkonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fothergill misses with an uppercut
and Kekkonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fothergill misses with a combination
and Kekkonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#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!
Fothergill falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kekkonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kekkonen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fothergill throws a jab when Kekkonen was well out of range.
Kekkonen attempts a counter takedown but Fothergill avoids it well and moves away.
A head kick by Fothergill misses
and Kekkonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Fothergill.
Fothergill misses with a double jab #KD#
and Fothergill is countered with a crisp right hand from Kekkonen that sends him to the canvas! Kekkonen follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC#Fothergill is rocked!
You can see the frustration on Fothergill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kekkonen scoring with punches from side control.
Fothergill is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kekkonen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kekkonen slows the pace down.
Kekkonen scores with punches from side control.
Kekkonen taking a breather here.
Fothergill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kekkonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fothergill tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Kekkonen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kekkonen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fothergill takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kekkonen takes a little break here. Fothergill wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fothergill is looking to reverse the position.
Fothergill holds on to Kekkonen's head and controls the position momentarily. #T4#
Kekkonen lands an elbow.
Kekkonen is working Fothergill over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kekkonen takes a little break here. Fothergill wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kekkonen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kekkonen cracks Fothergill with a big elbow.
Kekkonen working the head and body with strikes.
Fothergill seems a little lost for a moment, as Kekkonen dominates the positioning.
Kekkonen cracks Fothergill with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kekkonen 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.
Fothergill takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kekkonen cracks Fothergill with a big right hand but Fothergill just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kekkonen working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sauli Kekkonen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fothergill takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fothergill fails to land with a series of punches.
Kekkonen throwing a counter right hand but Fothergill manages to avoid it.
Sauli Kekkonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Kekkonen throws a hook but Fothergill blocks it.
Fothergill looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fothergill throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kekkonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fothergill gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kekkonen.
Fothergill is still on wobbly legs! Can Kekkonen finish him?
Kekkonen lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Fothergill head around and knocks him out cold! Kekkonen hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sauli Kekkonen!
During a confident post fight interview, Sauli Kekkonen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jimmy Fothergill spoke after the fight, saying 'Bollocks! Sithee!'.

Event: Grunge 46: Superunknown
Date: May 23, 2021

#R1#
Krejza throws a series of punches but Kekkonen avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Kekkonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krejza wants to clinch.
Kekkonen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kekkonen scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Jenik Krejza has been cut.
Krejza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krejza throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kekkonen counters with a shoot takedown. Krejza fights it but they end up in guard.
Kekkonen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekkonen connects with a couple of short punches.
Kekkonen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kekkonen chips away with some ground and pound.
Krejza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kekkonen controls the pace.#T1#
Kekkonen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kekkonen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kekkonen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kekkonen staying calm.
Check out the look on Kekkonen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kekkonen slows the pace down.
Krejza is trying to get back to his feet.
Krejza is trying to control Kekkonen's posture but Kekkonen avoids it.
Kekkonen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Kekkonen lands a few punches from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Kekkonen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kekkonen continues to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krejza takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kekkonen takes a little break here. Krejza wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kekkonen lands a few punches from side control.
Krejza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kekkonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kekkonen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kekkonen cracks Krejza with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Krejza being controlled for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sauli Kekkonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jenik Krejza's cut.
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#
A shot to the body from Krejza misses
and Kekkonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kekkonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krejza.
Kekkonen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Krejza under the eye.
Kekkonen drops Krejza with a big left hand! Krejza is injured, injured bad! Kekkonen jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sauli Kekkonen!
After winning the bout, Sauli Kekkonen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: FARTMMA 123
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackblood scores with a sloppy right hand. Kekkonen should have avoided that one.
Kekkonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blackblood.
Blackblood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kekkonen throws a hook but Blackblood blocks it.
Kekkonen misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Blackblood's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kekkonen misses with a hook. Blackblood ducked under it nicely.
Blackblood swings for the body but Kekkonen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekkonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kekkonen shoots for a double leg takedown but Blackblood sprawls well. He's pushed Kekkonen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blackblood is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kekkonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blackblood counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blackblood throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Blackblood falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Kekkonen counter with a right hand.
Blackblood looks to land a left hand but Kekkonen moved out of range nicely.
Blackblood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kekkonen.
Blackblood connects with a body shot that sends Kekkonen's belly button to the back.
Blackblood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kekkonen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kekkonen lands with a straight right. Blackblood didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Xavier Blackblood has been cut.
Kekkonen looks to throw the jab but Blackblood is out of range.
Blackblood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blackblood misses with a combination #TD#
and Kekkonen counters with a single leg into guard. Blackblood didn't expect that. #T2#
Kekkonen postures up.
Kekkonen scoring with some ground and pound.
Kekkonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kekkonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kekkonen lands a couple of elbows.
Kekkonen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kekkonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blackblood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kekkonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackblood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kekkonen is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kekkonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blackblood is keeping the position for now.
Blackblood wants to get back to his feet but Kekkonen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Kekkonen distracts Blackblood with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kekkonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blackblood holds on and takes a little breather.
Kekkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackblood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kekkonen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blackblood's head.
Blackblood keeping full guard, as Kekkonen tries to pass.
Blackblood wants to stand and escape but Kekkonen is having none of it.
Kekkonen throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kekkonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Blackblood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kekkonen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kekkonen won't allow Blackblood to get back to his feet.
Kekkonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Kekkonen content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Blackblood has locked up a guillotine! Blackblood's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Kekkonen is holding on here and Blackblood must be using up a lot of energy. Kekkonen has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Blackblood gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Xavier Blackblood!
Xavier Blackblood really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: FARTMMA 116
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara misses with a lunging right hand
and Kekkonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camara misses with a hook.
Camara misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Kekkonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Camara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kekkonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Camara's head backwards.
Camara throws the left hand but Kekkonen avoids the punch easily.
Kekkonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A left and a right from Camara both land. Nice combination.
We've been informed that Kekkonen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kekkonen staying out of range there.
Camara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kekkonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Camara misses with a body shot
and Kekkonen counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kekkonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Camara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#It looks like Mamadu Camara has been cut.
Kekkonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kekkonen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Camara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kekkonen.
Camara misses with a jab to the body
and Camara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Camara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen catches Camara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mamadu Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camara throws a series of punches but Kekkonen avoids them all with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Camara as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Camara rushes Kekkonen and presses him up against the cage.
Kekkonen tries to pull guard but Camara forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kekkonen jumps guard but Camara stands there with Kekkonen around his waist. Kekkonen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kekkonen jumps guard but Camara stands there with Kekkonen around his waist. Kekkonen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mamadu Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauli Kekkonen.
Kekkonen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Camara is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kekkonen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Camara smiles and moves away.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Kekkonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kekkonen misses the target. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Camara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kekkonen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kekkonen cracks Camara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Camara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Camara is fending him off so far but Kekkonen persists. Nope, Camara circles away and we're back to standing.
Camara stuns Kekkonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kekkonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Camara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Camara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kekkonen doesn't seem bothered though.
Kekkonen looks winded!#CL#
Camara instigates a clinch.
Camara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Kekkonen controls his hands.
Camara lands a right hand.
Camara cracks Kekkonen with a nice body shot.#T3#
A hook to the body from Camara.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara working aggressively here.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Kekkonen avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Camara tries to work over Kekkonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara tries to work over Kekkonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Camara.
Camara throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Camara.
Kekkonen tries to pull guard but Camara holds him up against the cage and eventually Kekkonen drops back down to his feet.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camara is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kekkonen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Camara tries to work over Kekkonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Kekkonen avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Kekkonen wants to take the fight to the mat but Camara manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kekkonen's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Camara.
Camara scores with a shoulder strike.
Kekkonen tries to pull guard but Camara won't allow it.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Camara.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Camara.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kekkonen prevents a body shot from Camara.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Kekkonen controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Camara.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamadu Camara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mamadu Camara's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kekkonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #KD#
Camara sends Kekkonen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Camara is motioning to the referee to let Kekkonen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Sauli Kekkonen has been cut.
Camara looks to land a combination but Kekkonen avoids it well.
Camara tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kekkonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kekkonen scores with a jab. Camara acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kekkonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Camara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camara tries to clinch up.
Kekkonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Camara throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Camara pushes Kekkonen up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Kekkonen has clasped his hands together around Camara's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Camara is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Camara is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Camara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kekkonen can do to turn this around?
Camara wants to get back to his feet.
Kekkonen cracks Camara with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Camara takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Camara is trying to get back to his feet.
Kekkonen in side control, throwing shots but Camara defends.
Camara is trying to buck Kekkonen off.
Kekkonen is putting a hurting on Camara here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Kekkonen.
Camara pushes Kekkonen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kekkonen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kekkonen scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
Camara dodges the ground and pound from Kekkonen.
Camara pushes Kekkonen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kekkonen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ground and pound from Kekkonen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kekkonen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Camara down. #CUT2#Mamadu Camara's cut is getting worse.
Camara is trying to buck Kekkonen off.
Camara might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Kekkonen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kekkonen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #ES#
Camara throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kekkonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camara.
Mamadu Camara is winning the standup battle so far.
Camara misses with a body shot
and Kekkonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Mamadu Camara's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Camara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kekkonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Camara misses with a left hand
and Camara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Camara drives through and clinches with Kekkonen against the cage. #T3#
Camara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Kekkonen avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Camara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camara tries a body shot but Kekkonen blocks it.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Camara.
Camara misses with some punches.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kekkonen's elbow.
Camara throws a punch but it's blocked by Kekkonen.
Camara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kekkonen blocks an uppercut.
Camara misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kekkonen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mamadu Camara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Camara.
Kekkonen is breathing heavily.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kekkonen prevents a body shot from Camara.
Kekkonen prevents a body shot from Camara.
Camara presses Kekkonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kekkonen tries to pull guard but Camara forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Kekkonen avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Camara.
Camara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kekkonen backwards.
Camara tries to work over Kekkonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara tries to work over Kekkonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mamadu Camara dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Camara tries to clinch up.
Camara swings for the body but Kekkonen moves out of range.
Camara tries to clinch
and Kekkonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Camara throws a hook but Kekkonen blocks it.
Kekkonen throws out a counter right but Camara avoids it with no problem.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Kekkonen ducks under a wild hook from Camara.
Camara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kekkonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mamadu Camara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Camara scores with a sloppy right hand. Kekkonen should have avoided that one.
Kekkonen looks to land a right hand but Camara moved out of range.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kekkonen moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Camara is looking to clinch but Kekkonen is avoiding it.
Kekkonen throws out a powerful jab.
Camara misses with an uppercut. Kekkonen saw that one coming.#T1#
Camara throws a body punch but Kekkonen moves out of range.
Camara doesn't manage to clinch there - Kekkonen circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Kekkonen there.
Camara throws a big shot that misses.
Kekkonen circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Camara rushes Kekkonen and presses him up against the cage.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kekkonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Camara working aggressively here.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but Kekkonen avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Camara misses with a body punch.
Camara digs a right hand underneath Kekkonen's ribcage. Kekkonen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kekkonen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Camara avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sauli Kekkonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kekkonen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Camara just stands there and leans against the cage.
Camara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Camara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Camara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Camara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kekkonens head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camara misses with the head strike.
Kekkonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camara has a couple of punches blocked by Kekkonen.
Camara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kekkonen is trying to pull guard but Camara turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mamadu Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauli Kekkonen.#T3#
A body shot lands from Camara.
A body shot lands from Camara.
Camara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kekkonen backwards.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Camara.
A short left from Camara.
Mamadu Camara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Kekkonen controls his hands.
Camara tries to work over Kekkonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara misses with some punches.
Kekkonen has Camara pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Camara manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Camara. #T4#
Kekkonen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Camara smiles and moves away.
Camara tries to clinch up.
Camara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Camara connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kekkonen momentarily.
Camara tries to clinch up
and Kekkonen counters with a left to the body.
Kekkonen 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Camara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kekkonen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Camara does it's job there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mamadu Camara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Camara, 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: UnderGround FC 141
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Kekkonen misses.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kekkonen.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kekkonen manages to avoid it.
Kekkonen throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Kekkonen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kekkonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Knox slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws the left hand but Kekkonen avoids the punch easily.
Knox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kekkonen throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
We've been informed that Kekkonen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Knox misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Kekkonen counters with a shoot takedown. Knox fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Kekkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kekkonen throwing strikes but missing.
Knox controlling the position.
Kekkonen postures up in Knox's guard and throws a big left but Knox blocks it.
Knox on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knox tries to get out of the position.
Knox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kekkonen cracks Knox with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kekkonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kekkonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kekkonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Kekkonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kekkonen throwing strikes from guard but Knox blocks nicely. #T2#
Kekkonen passes Knox's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kekkonen trying to mount his opponent but Knox defends it.
Knox is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kekkonen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kekkonen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Knox is looking to improve his position.
Knox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kekkonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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. Kekkonen connects with a nice short shot to Knox's temple.
Kekkonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Kekkonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kekkonen trying to pass the guard but Knox defending well.
Knox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kekkonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kekkonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kekkonen looks to land a strike but Knox avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kekkonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kekkonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kekkonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kekkonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kekkonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Knox keeping moving, preventing Kekkonen from controlling successfully.
Kekkonen throwing strikes from guard but Knox blocks nicely.
Kekkonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knox is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Knox working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kekkonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kekkonen content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kekkonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sauli Kekkonen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kekkonen misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Kekkonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kekkonen manages to avoid it.
Kekkonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Kekkonen misses the target.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kekkonen jabs Knox right on the nose. Knox blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#It looks like Yardbird Knox has been cut.
Kekkonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox scores with a shot to the body.
Kekkonen throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kekkonen moves away.
Knox defending well as Kekkonen loads up on a big left hand.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Kekkonen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T2#
Kekkonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Kekkonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kekkonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kekkonen throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox staying out of range there.#T3#
Kekkonen blocks a jab.
Kekkonen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knox swivels and escapes.
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox jabs Kekkonen right on the nose. Kekkonen blinks but takes it well.
Kekkonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kekkonen 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.
Kekkonen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox blocks a jab.
Kekkonen missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Kekkonen ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Kekkonen.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kekkonen throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Kekkonen throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox lands a jab to Kekkonen's midsection.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kekkonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Kekkonen's shoulder, as Kekkonen tries to avoid the shot.
Kekkonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kekkonen slips under a jab from Knox.
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 Yardbird Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yardbird Knox's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kekkonen defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Kekkonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Kekkonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kekkonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox throws a good cross that connects.
Knox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kekkonen.
Kekkonen misses with a double jab #CL#
and Knox counters by clinching up. #T1#
Kekkonen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knox slowing the pace effectively.
Knox avoiding damage.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kekkonen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knox holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Knox.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Kekkonen blocking some punches. #T2#
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kekkonen backwards.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Kekkonen uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Kekkonen jumps into guard, dragging Knox to the mat.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Kekkonen throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Knox won't allow Kekkonen to sweep him here.
Knox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kekkonen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kekkonen tries to strike from the bottom.
Knox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kekkonen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kekkonen wants to hit a sweep here but Knox passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kekkonen there!
Knox blocks Kekkonen's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T3#
Kekkonen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kekkonen trying to control from the bottom.
Knox with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Knox'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.
Kekkonen striking from the bottom.
Kekkonen wants to improve his position but Knox is controlling well.
Kekkonen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kekkonen trying to strike off his back.
Kekkonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knox preventing the sweep.
Kekkonen trying to keep a closed guard but Knox is proving a slippery customer.
Kekkonen is looking to sweep but instead, Knox has passed into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kekkonen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kekkonen trying to control from the bottom.
Kekkonen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Knox manages to pass to mount!
Kekkonen wants to hold on but Knox pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knox prevents Kekkonen from getting the reversal.
Sauli Kekkonen has got the better of the ground game so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yardbird Knox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knox 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: UnderGround FC 130
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrels bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kekkonen's head.
Barrels darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kekkonen avoids the body shot from Barrels.
Kekkonen swinging wildly here.
Kekkonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kekkonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Barrels. Kekkonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kekkonen throws out a counter right but Barrels avoids it with no problem.
Barrels comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekkonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barrels throws out the jab.
Kekkonen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barrels shoots in for a double leg but Kekkonen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Barrels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen throws a lazy right hand but Barrels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kekkonen lands a nice hook to Barrels's body. Barrels takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tu Barrels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrels throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kekkonen on the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barrels darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kekkonen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barrels gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barrels misses the jab.
It seemed like Kekkonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barrels ducks under a wild hook from Kekkonen.
Barrels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kekkonen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've been told by Barrels's head coaches at Clinch Pride that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barrels swings for the body but Kekkonen moves out of range.
Kekkonen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barrels with a body shot.#T2#
Kekkonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kekkonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barrels.
Barrels slips a jab from Kekkonen.
Barrels attempts a counter takedown but Kekkonen avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kekkonen avoids the body shot from Barrels.
Barrels misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Kekkonen counters with a takedown into side control.
Barrels gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Barrels wants to improve his position but Kekkonen is controlling well. #SUB#
Barrels is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kekkonen pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kekkonen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barrels is just riding it out for now. Kekkonen eventually gives up the hold.
Kekkonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barrels's head. #T3#
Barrels is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kekkonen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barrels with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Barrels might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kekkonen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barrels moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barrels tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kekkonen passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kekkonen trying to pass the guard but Barrels defending well.
Ground and pound from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barrels has hold of Kekkonen's hands but Kekkonen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kekkonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kekkonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barrels moves into full guard. #T4#
Kekkonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kekkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Barrels bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kekkonen's guard. #REVR#
Kekkonen lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Kekkonen keeping moving, preventing Barrels from controlling successfully.
Kekkonen is trying to control the position but Barrels postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kekkonen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kekkonen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barrels's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barrels working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kekkonen's head.
Kekkonen trying to strike off his back.
Barrels has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kekkonen controls Barrels momentarily but Barrels frees himself.
Kekkonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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 Tu Barrels 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#
Kekkonen lands a jab to the nose.
A lazy left from Kekkonen finds it's target.
A big left from Barrels misses.
Barrels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kekkonen throws an off balance right hand
and Barrels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barrels throws an off balance right hand
and Barrels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kekkonen misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Barrels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barrels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barrels drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kekkonen cracks Barrels with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Barrels rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Kekkonen counters with a left hand that sends Barrels to the canvas! #ROC2#Barrels is rocked!
Kekkonen passes into half guard.
Oh Barrels is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barrels is looking for a sweep. Kekkonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kekkonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Kekkonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barrels does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kekkonen is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Barrels is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kekkonen fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Barrels from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kekkonen! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sauli Kekkonen!
Sauli Kekkonen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: UnderGround FC 119
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Beddo Ii throws a hook to the side of Kekkonen's head but Kekkonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping leg kick lands for Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii dodges the punch combination from Kekkonen.
Beddo Ii throws a jab but it's blocked by Kekkonen.
Kekkonen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beddo Ii counters with an outside leg kick.
Kekkonen swinging wildly here.
Beddo Ii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kekkonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beddo Ii misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beddo Ii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kekkonen is out of range.
Kekkonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beddo Ii. Beddo Ii obviously looking to wear him down.
Beddo Ii scores with a nice strike.
Kekkonen slips a straight right by Beddo Ii.
Philo Beddo Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Beddo Ii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kekkonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Kekkonen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Beddo Ii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#ES#
Beddo Ii kicks Kekkonen off and gets to his feet.
Beddo Ii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kekkonen.
A little jabbing left from Kekkonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Beddo Ii moves into the clinch successfully.
Beddo Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kekkonen's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beddo Ii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beddo Ii unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kekkonen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Beddo Ii creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Beddo Ii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Beddo Ii unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Beddo Ii with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T2#
Beddo Ii lands an elbow just above Kekkonen 's eye.
Kekkonen blocks a body shot from Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii misses with an elbow over the top.
Kekkonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beddo Ii misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kekkonen.
Beddo Ii tries to land knees in the clinch but Kekkonen avoids the damage to the body.
Beddo Ii tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kekkonen avoids it.
Beddo Ii lands an elbow inside.
Kekkonen jumps guard but Beddo Ii stands there with Kekkonen around his waist. Kekkonen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Beddo Ii works on Kekkonen's body with a couple of short punches.
Kekkonen avoiding damage as Beddo Ii throws knees to the body. #T3##TD2#
Kekkonen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Beddo Ii wants to get back to his feet but Kekkonen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kekkonen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Beddo Ii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beddo Ii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beddo Ii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kekkonen cracks Beddo Ii with a solid left hand.
Beddo Ii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beddo Ii on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beddo Ii tries to get out of the position.
Beddo Ii wants to stand but Kekkonen is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kekkonen works over Beddo Ii with some ground and pound from guard.#T4##ES#
Beddo Ii wriggles free and stands up.
Beddo Ii throws a series of punches but Kekkonen avoids them all with ease.
Beddo Ii looks to throw the jab but Kekkonen is out of range.
Beddo Ii looks to throw the jab but Kekkonen is out of range.
And Kekkonen tries to counter it with a takedown but Beddo Ii pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Beddo Ii looks to land a left hand but Kekkonen moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kekkonen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Beddo Ii to score with a decent uppercut.
Beddo Ii misses with a straight right.
Beddo Ii wants to clinch up but Kekkonen keeps it at a distance.
Beddo Ii throws a big shot that misses.
Kekkonen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kekkonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beddo Ii manages to avoid it.
Kekkonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beddo Ii throws out the jab.
Beddo Ii throws a nice looking combination but Kekkonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beddo Ii throws a chopping leg kick but Kekkonen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philo Beddo Ii 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#
Beddo Ii misses the shot to the body.
As Beddo Ii backs off Kekkonen throws a huge counter combo but Beddo Ii manages to avoid it all.
Kekkonen checks a low kick from Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii misses with a hook
and Kekkonen counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Beddo Ii drives through and clinches with Kekkonen against the cage.
Kekkonen blocks an elbow strike.
Beddo Ii tries a body shot but Kekkonen blocks it.
Beddo Ii lands an elbow that stopped Kekkonen in his tracks for a moment.
Beddo Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beddo Ii pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekkonen is trying to pull guard but Beddo Ii turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kekkonen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Beddo Ii after a bit of a struggle.
Beddo Ii misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kekkonen.
Beddo Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Kekkonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beddo Ii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kekkonen can do to turn this around?#T1#
Kekkonen wants a takedown.
Philo Beddo Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauli Kekkonen.
Beddo Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Kekkonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Beddo Ii.
A short right from Beddo Ii on the inside.
Beddo Ii pushes Kekkonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beddo Ii throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kekkonen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beddo Ii tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kekkonen avoids it.
Beddo Ii gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kekkonen.
Nice body punch from Beddo Ii - that landed with a thud. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Beddo Ii.
Beddo Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beddo Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beddo Ii lands with a short shot to the head.
Kekkonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Beddo Ii.
Kekkonen is breathing heavily.
Beddo Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
Beddo Ii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beddo Ii lands an elbow inside.
Kekkonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beddo Ii lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Kekkonen tries to pull guard but Beddo Ii won't allow it.
Beddo Ii trying to land knees to the body.
Kekkonen tries to pull guard but Beddo Ii won't allow it.
Beddo Ii scores with a knee to the head.
Beddo Ii using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kekkonen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Beddo Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beddo Ii scores a nice knee to the body.
Beddo Ii comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Beddo Ii gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kekkonen.
A head punch on the inside from Beddo Ii fails to land. #T4#
Kekkonen blocking some punches.
Beddo Ii lands an elbow that stopped Kekkonen in his tracks for a moment.
Beddo Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beddo Ii tries a body shot but Kekkonen blocks it.
The referee calls for Beddo Ii to work.
Kekkonen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Beddo Ii tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kekkonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beddo Ii tries to land knees in the clinch but Kekkonen avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Beddo Ii fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philo Beddo Ii 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kekkonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beddo Ii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beddo Ii throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kekkonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Beddo Ii throws a leg kick
and Beddo Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Philo Beddo Ii has been cut.
Kekkonen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big right from Beddo Ii misses.
Beddo Ii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kekkonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beddo Ii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekkonen cracks Beddo Ii with a right hand to the side of the head.
Beddo Ii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kekkonen's sensitive parts.
Kekkonen throws a big shot that misses.
Beddo Ii swings widly with a right hand
and Kekkonen counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Kekkonen blocks a jab.
Beddo Ii throws a jab but it's blocked by Kekkonen.
Kekkonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kekkonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beddo Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Kekkonen.
Beddo Ii misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Kekkonen counters with a takedown into side control.
Kekkonen 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.
Kekkonen cracks Beddo Ii with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Beddo Ii wants to get back to his feet but Kekkonen drags him back down.
Kekkonen misses with the ground and pound.
Beddo Ii is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kekkonen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Beddo Ii is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kekkonen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sauli Kekkonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kekkonen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Beddo Ii is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Beddo Ii 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.
Kekkonen in side control, throwing shots but Beddo Ii defends.
Kekkonen lands an elbow.
Kekkonen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Beddo Ii is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Beddo Ii is trying to buck Kekkonen off.
Kekkonen wants to control but Beddo Ii is keeping him busy.
Sauli Kekkonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kekkonen throws a strike aimed at the side of Beddo Ii's head but Beddo Ii avoids it well.#T3#
Kekkonen is working Beddo Ii over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kekkonen trying to control the position but Beddo Ii is working away.
Kekkonen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Beddo Ii is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Beddo Ii is trying to get back to his feet.
Kekkonen trying to control the action but Beddo Ii is working from the bottom.
Beddo Ii is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kekkonen working the body and head with strikes.
Kekkonen lands some shots froms side control.
Beddo Ii pushes Kekkonen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kekkonen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Philo Beddo Ii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Kekkonen landing a few strikes. #ROC2#
Beddo Ii is rocked!#CUT2#
Philo Beddo Ii's cut is getting worse.
Kekkonen wants to control but Beddo Ii is keeping him busy.
Oh Beddo Ii is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beddo Ii is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kekkonen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kekkonen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Beddo Ii down. #CUT2#
Philo Beddo Ii's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kekkonen lands a big left to the face of Beddo Ii, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Kekkonen and another - Beddo Ii is out! Kekkonen stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sauli Kekkonen!
Sauli Kekkonen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: UnderGround FC 100
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Kekkonen misses the shot to the body.
Kekkonen 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.
Kekkonen misses with a hook. Fire ducked under it nicely.
Fire moves forwards but Kekkonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fire moves out of range of the strikes.
Fire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kekkonen lands the left hand.
Kekkonen swinging wildly here.
Kekkonen cracks Fire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekkonen lands the left hand.
Fire moves out of range as Kekkonen strikes.
A big left from Kekkonen misses.
Fire appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Kekkonen scores with a hook to the body. Fire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kekkonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kekkonen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fire staying out of range there.
Fire appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kekkonen misses with a combination #TD#
so Fire counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fire won't allow Kekkonen to sweep him here.
Kekkonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kekkonen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Fire landing some decent shots from guard.
Fire 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.#T2#
Fire slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kekkonen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kekkonen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kekkonen trying to strike off his back.
Kekkonen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kekkonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kekkonen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kekkonen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kekkonen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kekkonen tries to strike from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kekkonen looks to land a combination but Fire avoids it well.
Fire attempts a counter takedown but Kekkonen avoids it well and moves away.
Kekkonen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Kekkonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kekkonen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch combination from Kekkonen misses.
Kekkonen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kekkonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kekkonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Kekkonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Fire appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kekkonen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kekkonen throws a combination that misses #TD#
so Fire counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Kekkonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fire's guard. #REVB##T4#
Fire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kekkonen chips away with some ground and pound.
Kekkonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kekkonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fire has his hands on Kekkonen's head, controlling the position.
Kekkonen throws a strike but Fire rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kekkonen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kekkonen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kekkonen is striking but Fire is not phased and passes to half guard.
Kekkonen has hold of Fire's hands but Fire slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kekkonen is looking to control Fire's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kekkonen avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sauli Kekkonen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Kekkonen does it's job there.
Kekkonen misses with a hook.
Kekkonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fire at a distance.
Kekkonen throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kekkonen!
Kekkonen sneaks back into half guard.
Kekkonen manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire wants to control from the top but Kekkonen keeps moving.
Fire stands up over Kekkonen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kekkonen working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Fire trying to control the position from guard on top but Kekkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kekkonen trying to strike off his back.
Kekkonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kekkonen keeping full guard, as Fire tries to pass.
Kekkonen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fire tries to free his leg and advance position but Kekkonen is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing that Fire has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kekkonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kekkonen, not yet.
Fire works over Kekkonen with some ground and pound from guard.
Kekkonen keeping moving, preventing Fire from controlling successfully.
Fire lands a couple of elbows.
Fire landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Kekkonen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kekkonen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kekkonen keeping moving, preventing Fire from controlling successfully.
Kekkonen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kekkonen punching from the bottom - just letting Fire know he's still in a fight.
Kekkonen striking off his back but it's not causing Fire any problems.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fire preventing the sweep.
Fire stands and throws Kekkonen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kekkonen is looking for a sweep.
Kekkonen is trying to control Fire's posture but Fire avoids it.
Kekkonen is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Fire is working Kekkonen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fire working away.
Fire landing strikes.
Fire landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kekkonen is looking for a sweep.
Kekkonen taking a bit of punishment here - Fire scoring with strikes.
Fire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kekkonen keeps working.
Kekkonen is trying to improve his position.
Kekkonen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T4#
Fire working the head with strikes.
Kekkonen is trying to control Fire's posture but Fire avoids it.
Fire trying to control the position but Kekkonen is working away.
Fire working away.
Fire moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kekkonen is trying to control Fire's posture but Fire avoids it.
Kekkonen throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kekkonen is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spinning Fire dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kekkonen takes a swing at Fire's ribcage but misses.
Kekkonen scores with the left hand. Fire knows he should have avoided that one.
Kekkonen throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Fire counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kekkonen has momentary wrist control but Fire slips an elbow through the middle.
Fire looking to pass the guard.
Kekkonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kekkonen throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Kekkonen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire landing with the ground and pound.
Kekkonen trying to strike off his back.
Fire stands up over Kekkonen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fire stopping the sweep attempt from Kekkonen.
Fire landing with the ground and pound.
Spinning Fire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Fire looking to pass the guard.
Fire scoring with some ground and pound.
Kekkonen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kekkonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fire is one step ahead there.
Fire looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fire lands a couple of elbows.
Fire works over Kekkonen with some ground and pound from guard.
Kekkonen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fire wants to control from the top but Kekkonen keeps moving.
Kekkonen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fire slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kekkonen is not content to let Fire control the position.
Fire scoring with punches from side control.
The referee asks Fire politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fire prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kekkonen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kekkonen keeps working.
Fire working away.#T3#
Fire trying to control the position but Kekkonen is working away.
Fire working the ground and pound.
Kekkonen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC#
Kekkonen is rocked!
Kekkonen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kekkonen is still in real trouble! Can Fire finish him?
Kekkonen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fire scoring with punches and elbows.
Fire wants to control but Kekkonen is keeping him busy.
Fire working away.
A big shot lands for Fire! That's hurt Kekkonen! Will he recover? Fire fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spinning Fire!
An out of breath Spinning Fire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: UnderGround FC 91
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Black throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kekkonen lands a really nice looking cross but Black seems unphased. #CUT2#
It looks like Jimmy Black has been cut.
A shot to the body from Black misses
and Kekkonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Kekkonen catches Black right on the button with a cross.
Black throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kekkonen counters with a right hand to the body.
Black is breathing heavily.
Kekkonen pounces like a tiger and cracks Black with a vicious hook! Black is down but not out! Kekkonen follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sauli Kekkonen!
A relieved looking Sauli Kekkonen 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: UnderGround FC 81
Date: Dec 28, 2019

#R1#
Kekkonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kekkonen throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Kekkonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kekkonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Kekkonen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kekkonen shoots in looking for a takedown. Knox tries to sprawl out of it but Kekkonen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekkonen misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kekkonen fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Knox counters with a nice right hand that sends Kekkonen toppling to the canvas! Kekkonen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Knox finish him?!#ROC2#
Kekkonen is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kekkonen has his takedown stuffed
and Knox counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yardbird Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Yardbird Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GDL 7: Clark v Kekkonen
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Kekkonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clark is looking to counter punch.
Clark loads up on a big right hand but Kekkonen slips the punch.
Good exchange - Kekkonen coming out on top.
Clark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kekkonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Kekkonen misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Kekkonen.
Kekkonen punishes Clark's body with a nice straight punch.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kekkonen moves away.
Kekkonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Clark avoids the body shot from Kekkonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekkonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Clark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kekkonen misses with a shot to the body
and Clark counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kekkonen thinking.
Kekkonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kekkonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Kekkonen swings for the body but Clark moves out of range.
Clark bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kekkonen's head.
Clark takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clark misses with a looping right.
Kekkonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kekkonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clark moves away.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kekkonen manages to avoid it.
Kekkonen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Clark misses with a few strikes there.
Kekkonen lands a nice shot that snaps Clark's head back.
Kekkonen lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice jab there from Clark.
Clark scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kekkonen throws a right and a left that both miss.#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!
Kekkonen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clark shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kekkonen scores with a nice head shot.
Kekkonen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Clark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kekkonen.
Clark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kekkonen.
Clark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kekkonen misses with an uppercut. Clark saw that one coming.
Kekkonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clark.
Kekkonen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Clark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kekkonen.
Clark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kekkonen.
Clark tries to clinch up but Kekkonen circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kekkonen. Clark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clark avoids the body shot from Kekkonen.
It looked like Clark was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Clark throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Kekkonen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Clark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Clark cracks Kekkonen with an open hand slap.
Sauli Kekkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kekkonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clark manages to avoid it.
Kekkonen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Clark rather than just go for the knockout.
Kekkonen throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Clark counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kekkonen! Clark lets Kekkonen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Kekkonen is rocked!
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!
Clark cracks Kekkonen with a left hook right on the temple and Kekkonen goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Clark lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Kekkonen is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Clark!
Joe Clark is the new super heavyweight champion!
Joe Clark very nearly forgot to thank UnderGround Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: GDL 6: Stroganov v Poika
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Kekkonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McMonster was well out of range. Poor timing from Kekkonen.
It looked like McMonster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kekkonen misses with a body shot.
Kekkonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kekkonen misses with a shot to the body
and McMonster counters with a straight right hand.
Kekkonen slips a straight right by McMonster.
A jab from Kekkonen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekkonen throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and McMonster counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McMonster.
Kekkonen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMonster wants to control from the top but Kekkonen keeps moving.
Kekkonen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T1#
McMonster trying to control the position from guard on top but Kekkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kekkonen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McMonster postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McMonster slips nicely into half guard.
Kekkonen punching from the bottom.
Kekkonen taking some punishment here, with McMonster in his half guard.
McMonster is thwarting Kekkonen's attempts to control the position.
McMonster controlling the action here.
McMonster trying to pass the guard but Kekkonen defending well.
Kekkonen is refusing to be controlled, as McMonster sits in half guard.
McMonster 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.
McMonster prevents Kekkonen from improving his position.#T2#
Kekkonen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kekkonen is trying to get back to full guard.
Kekkonen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kekkonen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kekkonen tries to get to full guard but McMonster has control of the leg.
McMonster content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McMonster uses his free foot to push down on Kekkonen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kekkonen.
McMonster looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T3#
Kekkonen is squirming around, avoiding McMonster's attempts to control the action.
Kekkonen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kekkonen regains half guard.
McMonster is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kekkonen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McMonster scores with a couple of nice shots.
McMonster is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Kekkonen is rocked!
Kekkonen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kekkonen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMonster is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McMonster lands a couple of good shots and Kekkonen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kekkonen is still in real trouble! Can McMonster finish him?
McMonster tries to keep control of the position but Kekkonen is staying busy.
Kekkonen seems to have recovered his senses.
McMonster is trying to stick to Kekkonen's back but Kekkonen is turning into McMonster. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McMonster's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kekkonen.
Kekkonen wants to pass the guard but McMonster is keeping the position.#T4##SUB#
McMonster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McMonster on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McMonster tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kekkonen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McMonster's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McMonster is on top in guard. #REVR#
McMonster trying to control the position from guard on top but Kekkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that McMonster has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kekkonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McMonster's guard. #REVB#
Kekkonen lands a couple of elbows.
McMonster looking for a sweep. Not yet McMonster, not yet.
McMonster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kekkonen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McMonster looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McMonster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McMonster dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McMonster gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sauli Kekkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kekkonen dips to his left and cracks McMonster with an uppercut!#CUT2#
It looks like Mike McMonster has been cut.
Kekkonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McMonster was well out of range. Poor timing from Kekkonen.
McMonster is looking to counter punch.
Kekkonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kekkonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McMonster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekkonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McMonster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kekkonen can do to turn this around?#KD2#
Kekkonen lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends McMonster sprawling to the canvas. Kekkonen follows him down, looking for the kill. Can McMonster hang on? #ROC2#
McMonster is rocked!#T1#
Kekkonen controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, McMonster is out! Kekkonen gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sauli Kekkonen!
A victorious Sauli Kekkonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GDL 4: Ho v Valdaev
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
The fighters circling - Clark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clark lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kekkonen at a distance.
Clark has been working on his boxing with his coaches at UnderGround Boxing Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Clark swings for the body but Kekkonen moves out of range.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Clark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kekkonen.
Clark misses with a left hand
and Kekkonen counters with a left to the body.
Clark misses with a looping right.
Clark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clark looks to land a left hand but Kekkonen moved out of range nicely.
Kekkonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clark manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kekkonen.
Clark misses with a hook. Kekkonen ducked under it nicely.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Kekkonen misses its intended target. #T1#
Clark connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kekkonen misses with a hook to the body
and Clark counters with a straight right hand.
Clark cracks Kekkonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Decent striking displayed by Kekkonen there.
Kekkonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Kekkonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clark fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Clark moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kekkonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kekkonen blocks a jab.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Clark getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kekkonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2##KD#
Clark drops Kekkonen with a beautiful combination! Kekkonen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Clark is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Kekkonen is rocked!
Clark scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kekkonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Clark finish him?
Clark jabs at Kekkonen's body.
Clark misses with a hook. Kekkonen ducked under it nicely.
Clark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kekkonen seems to have recovered his senses.
Clark scores with a nice right hand.
Kekkonen with a poor takedown
and Clark counters with a huge left! Kekkonen is in big trouble! He's backing up but Clark isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kekkonen from any more damage. A dominating finish by Clark!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Clark!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2019

#R1##TD#
Kekkonen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Salomanca was covering up waiting for the punch and Kekkonen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kekkonen postures up and lands a big shot to Salomanca's brow.
Salomanca bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kekkonen's guard. #REVB#
Kekkonen 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.
Kekkonen 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.
Kekkonen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kekkonen looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salomanca wants to control from the top but Kekkonen keeps moving.
Kekkonen trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kekkonen is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kekkonen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kekkonen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kekkonen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kekkonen is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Kekkonen lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kekkonen 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.
Kekkonen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Kekkonen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kekkonen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Salomanca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kekkonen distracts Salomanca with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kekkonen postures up and lands a big shot to Salomanca's brow.
Kekkonen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kekkonen scoring with some ground and pound.
Kekkonen loads up on a big left hand. Salomanca felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kekkonen looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Salomanca can't hide his disappointment, as Kekkonen celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sauli Kekkonen!

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