Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CMMA 179 Owens v Kaupens
Date: Nov 05, 2021

#R1#
Kekkonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spong avoids the body shot from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spong moves out of range of the body kick.
Kekkonen throws a leg kick but Spong checks it.
A big left from Kekkonen misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Spong blocks the leg kick.
Kekkonen misses with a two punch combination.
Kekkonen throws a low kick but Spong avoids it.
Kekkonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekkonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spong lands with an uppercut that bounces Kekkonen off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Ultima Kekkonen has been cut.
Kekkonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Spong changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Spong cracks Kekkonen with a good jab.
Ultima Kekkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kekkonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kekkonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
Kekkonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Spong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kekkonen defends well and Spong ends up having to push Kekkonen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Spong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kekkonen lands a right hand. #BC#
Spong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spong misses with a straight left.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spong or perhaps it was just good defense by Kekkonen, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kekkonen! But no joy.
Spong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Spong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kekkonen moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Kekkonen lands the left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kekkonen.
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!
Spong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kekkonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Kekkonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kekkonen.
Spong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kekkonen throws a right and a left that Spong avoids nicely.
Spong stuns Kekkonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spong swings for the body but Kekkonen moves out of range.
Kekkonen swings for the body but Spong moves out of range.
Kekkonen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kekkonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3##TD#
Spong gets a takedown into half guard.
Spong throwing shots but Kekkonen is blocking nicely.
Spong slips a nice elbow through Kekkonen's hands, connecting with Kekkonen's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kekkonen's head.
Kekkonen is trying to maintain the position but Spong is very close to passing his half guard.
Spong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spong lands strikes from half guard.
Spong is trying to control. Kekkonen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kekkonen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spong. #T4#
Spong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kekkonen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Spong wants to take a breather but Kekkonen is having none of it.
Spong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kekkonen defending well though.
Spong wants to take a breather but Kekkonen is having none of it.
Spong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Spong 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.
Spong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Spong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kekkonen's head.
Kekkonen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kekkonen is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Spong is looking for a kimura here.
Spong is keen to just control but Kekkonen is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ultima Kekkonen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ultima Kekkonen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kekkonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kekkonen! But no joy.
Spong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kekkonen scores with a hook to the body. Spong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spong defending well as Kekkonen loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Spong drives through with a takedown into Kekkonen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kekkonen can't keep his opponent in guard - Spong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spong prevents Kekkonen from improving his position.
Kekkonen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spong is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekkonen taking some punishment here, with Spong in his half guard.
Kekkonen has hold of Spong's hands but Spong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT#That has opened up Ultima Kekkonen's cut even more.
Kekkonen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Spong scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT#The cut above Ultima Kekkonen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Daniel Spong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Spong tries to pass to full mount but Kekkonen defends it.
Kekkonen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Spong trying to control the position from guard on top but Kekkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spong is looking to work some ground and pound but Kekkonen has wrist control.
Spong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Spong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spong throwing strikes but missing.
Kekkonen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spong throws a big right hand that misses.
Spong connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT#Ultima Kekkonen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ultima Kekkonen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Daniel Spong!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 88
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Beardsley.
Beardsley blocks the body kick.
Beardsley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kekkonen throws the kick towards the body but Beardsley avoids it.
Kekkonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kekkonen. Beardsley shrugs it off though.
A head kick misses from Kekkonen. #CL#
Beardsley closes the distance and pushes Kekkonen back into the cage.
Beardsley misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Beardsley breaks the clinch.
Beardsley pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Beardsley forces Kekkonen back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beardsley has a couple of punches blocked by Kekkonen.
A short right from Beardsley on the inside.
Kekkonen blocking some punches.
Beardsley fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kekkonen breaks from the clinch.
Kekkonen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Kekkonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beardsley momentarily.
Kekkonen scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Kekkonen. That snapped Beardsley's head back.
Kekkonen misses with a body shot.
Beardsley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kekkonen's head.#CUT#It looks like Ultima Kekkonen has been cut.
Kekkonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beardsley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Beardsley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#KD#
Beardsley feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kekkonen sprawling to the canvas! Kekkonen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Beardsley finish him?! #ROC#Kekkonen is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Kekkonen.
It looked like Beardsley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Beardsley moves into the clinch.
Beardsley misses with a body punch.
Kekkonen wants a takedown.
Kekkonen blocks an uppercut. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Beardsley fails to land. #TD2#
Kekkonen gets control of Beardsley's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kekkonen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beardsley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kekkonen's guard.
Beardsley trying to control from half guard but Kekkonen is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Beardsley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Beardsley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kekkonen is looking to control Beardsley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kekkonen avoid being mounted?#T3#
Beardsley trying to pass the guard but Kekkonen defending well. #SUB2#
Kekkonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beardsley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kekkonen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kekkonen trying to control from the bottom.
Beardsley controlling the pace.
Beardsley tries to pass to full mount but Kekkonen defends it.
Kekkonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Beardsley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beardsley performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kekkonen won't allow Beardsley to pass to mount.
Beardsley prevents Kekkonen from improving his position.
Kekkonen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Beardsley passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kekkonen!
Beardsley forces the positional change into back control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Beardsley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ultima Kekkonen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Beardsley closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kekkonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beardsley loads up on a big right hand but Kekkonen slips the punch.
Kekkonen misses with a jab to the body
and Beardsley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beardsley misses with a body punch.
Beardsley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kekkonen.
Beardsley lands with a light punch inside.
Beardsley misses with the head strike.
Kekkonen trying to land knees to the body.
Beardsley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beardsley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beardsley scores with a shot to the side of Kekkonen's head. #CUT#That has opened up Ultima Kekkonen's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beardsley avoids a wild elbow strike from Kekkonen.#T1##TD#
Beardsley pulls guard. #SUB#
Beardsley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kekkonen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kekkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Beardsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kekkonen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kekkonen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Beardsley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kekkonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Beardsley is retaining full guard.
Beardsley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kekkonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Beardsley working for submissions but it's allowed Kekkonen to get to half guard.
Beardsley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kekkonen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kekkonen's back!#T2##SUB#
Beardsley patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kekkonen wants to escape the position.
Kekkonen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Beardsley not allowing Kekkonen to control his hands.
Kekkonen breaks Beardsley's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kekkonen throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Beardsley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Kekkonen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kekkonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Beardsley is just out of range.
Beardsley misses the shot to the body.
Kekkonen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Beardsley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kekkonen can do to turn this around?#T3#
Beardsley moves in looking to clinch but Kekkonen pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Beardsley.
Beardsley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kekkonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beardsley wants to clinch.
Kekkonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beardsley blocks the body kick.
Beardsley scores with a head kick. Kekkonen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Beardsley wants to clinch.
Beardsley moves in looking to clinch but Kekkonen pushes him off.#T4#
Kekkonen misses with a hook. Beardsley ducked under it nicely.
Kekkonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beardsley swinging wildly here.
Beardsley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beardsley wants to clinch up but Kekkonen keeps it at a distance.
Kekkonen ducks under a wild hook from Beardsley.
Kekkonen throws a wild body kick that Beardsley sees coming a mile off.
Kekkonen needs to keep his hands up - Beardsley had a free shot at his head there.
Beardsley checks a leg kick nicely.
Beardsley connects with the punch.#CUT#The cut above Ultima Kekkonen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Beardsley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kekkonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Beardsley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ultima Kekkonen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kekkonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Beardsley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Beardsley wants to clinch but Kekkonen slips to the side
and Kekkonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beardsley misses with a two punch combination.
Kekkonen throws out a counter right but Beardsley avoids it with no problem.
Beardsley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kekkonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kekkonen cracks Beardsley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kekkonen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Beardsley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Kekkonen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kekkonen misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Beardsley misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beardsley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kekkonen misses with a wild combination.
Kekkonen throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Peter Beardsley is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Beardsley throws a hook but Kekkonen avoids it easily.
Kekkonen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Beardsley tries to clinch there but Kekkonen circles away.
Kekkonen checks a leg kick.
Beardsley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kekkonen swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Beardsley gets tackled into the cage by Kekkonen. Kekkonen maintains the clinch.
Kekkonen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Beardsley tries to break free but Kekkonen pushes him back against the cage.
Kekkonen tries to pull guard but Beardsley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kekkonen prevents a body shot from Beardsley.
Beardsley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beardsley swings wildly with an uppercut but Kekkonen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2##TD2#
Kekkonen decides to pull guard.
Kekkonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kekkonen, not yet. #SUB#
Beardsley 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.
Beardsley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Beardsley won't allow Kekkonen to sweep him here.
Beardsley trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kekkonen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Beardsley controls Kekkonen momentarily but Kekkonen frees himself. #SUB#
Kekkonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Beardsley isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kekkonen stacks Beardsley on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kekkonen!#T3#
You can see the frustration on Beardsley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kekkonen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Beardsley will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
An elbow from Kekkonen crashes against the mat.
Ultima Kekkonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
I wouldn't like to be where Beardsley is right now. #SUB2#
Kekkonen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beardsley manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kekkonen's best efforts.
Beardsley trying to hold on to Kekkonen's head to control him but Kekkonen postures up.
Peter Beardsley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beardsley is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kekkonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beardsley trying to hold on to Kekkonen's head to control him but Kekkonen postures up.
Kekkonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Beardsley actively working from the bottom here.
Beardsley trying to control but Kekkonen postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kekkonen throwing shots but Beardsley is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Beardsley looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Kekkonen decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ultima Kekkonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beardsley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Beardsley!
A less than humble Peter Beardsley misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 83
Date: Sep 08, 2021

#R1#
Kekkonen throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Kekkonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kekkonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kekkonen throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Kekkonen moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kekkonen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kekkonen.
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kekkonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kekkonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Kekkonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kekkonen misses with a wild body shot.
Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kekkonen slips under a jab from Silva.
Kekkonen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kekkonen throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Kekkonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Ultima Kekkonen has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
Silva wants to land a leg kick but Kekkonen is out of range.
Kekkonen throwing a counter right hand but Silva manages to avoid it.
Kekkonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a crisp right that sends Kekkonen to the canvas! Silva follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rock Silva!
Rock Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 77
Date: Aug 11, 2021

#R1#
Kekkonen with a nice cross.#CUT2#It looks like Banana Republic has been cut.
Kekkonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Republic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Republic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A low kick lands for Kekkonen.
Republic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Republic misses the shot to the body.
Republic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cope's in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by Republic.
Ultima Kekkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kekkonen gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Republic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kekkonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Republic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1##CL2#
Kekkonen has Republic up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Republic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kekkonen tries to work over Republic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kekkonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kekkonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Republic backwards. #BC#
Republic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kekkonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Republic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kekkonen thumps Republic with a low kick.
Kekkonen tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Kekkonen punishes Republic's body with a nice straight punch.
Kekkonen misses with a kick to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Republic.
Kekkonen misses with a left hand
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
Kekkonen is looking to clinch.
Kekkonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Republic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Republic slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Republic misses the target.#T3#
Republic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kekkonen throws a push kick but Republic slaps the foot to one side.
Kekkonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Republic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kekkonen.#CL2#
Kekkonen rushes Republic and presses him up against the cage.
Kekkonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kekkonen misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kekkonen fails to land.
Republic prevents a body shot from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Kekkonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kekkonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Republic's elbow.
Kekkonen tries to work over Republic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kekkonen misses with a body punch. #BC#
Republic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Kekkonen.
Republic is looking to counter punch.
Kekkonen wants to clinch up but Republic keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Republic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A low kick from Kekkonen misses
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Republic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ultima Kekkonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Banana Republic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Republic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A quick step to the side and Republic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kekkonen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Kekkonen finds it's way through Republic's defenses.
Kekkonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Republic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kekkonen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Republic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekkonen looks to land a left hand but Republic moved out of range nicely.
Republic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kekkonen dips to his left and cracks Republic with an uppercut!
Kekkonen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Kekkonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Republic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Republic throwing a counter right hand but Kekkonen manages to avoid it.
Kekkonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kekkonen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kekkonen tries to clinch but Republic moves out of range.
Kekkonen lands with an overhand left.
Kekkonen throws a big shot that misses.
Kekkonen throws a head kick but Republic moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Republic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kekkonen throws a leg kick but Republic moved away.#T2#
Kekkonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Republic misses its target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kekkonen cracks a nice hook into Republic's ribs.
Kekkonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Republic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Republic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kekkonen swings widly with a right hand
and Republic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kekkonen stuns Republic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kekkonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Republic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kekkonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen looks to clinch
and Kekkonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kekkonen misses with a low kick.
It looked like Republic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kekkonen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kekkonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Republic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kekkonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kekkonen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Republic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Kekkonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kekkonen throws a looping overhand right but Republic ducks down to avoid it.
Republic is looking to counter punch.
Republic blocks a head kick by Kekkonen.
Kekkonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Republic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kekkonen throws the left hand but Republic avoids the punch easily.
Kekkonen looks to throw a body kick
and Republic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ultima Kekkonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Banana Republic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Kekkonen moves into the clinch.
Kekkonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kekkonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kekkonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Republic controls his hands.
Kekkonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kekkonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Republic wants to get back to striking at distance but Kekkonen won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekkonen scores with a hook to the body.
Kekkonen pushes Republic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Republic manages to break the clinch.
Kekkonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Republic misses the target.#T1#
Kekkonen misses with a looping left.
Kekkonen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kekkonen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A low kick from Kekkonen misses
and Republic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Republic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kekkonen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kekkonen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Republic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Banana Republic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kekkonen throws a lazy head kick
and Kekkonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Republic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kekkonen throws out the jab.
Kekkonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kekkonen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Republic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kekkonen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Kekkonen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
Republic swings for the body but Kekkonen moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kekkonen misses the target.
Republic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kekkonen.
Republic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Republic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
The crowd cheers as Kekkonen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Republic doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#Banana Republic's cut is getting worse.
Kekkonen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kekkonen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kekkonen looks to throw the jab but Republic is out of range.
Kekkonen throws a series of punches but Republic moves out of range.
It looked like Republic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kekkonen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kekkonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Republic tries to counter by clinching up but Kekkonen breaks away and moves out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 71
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1##CL#
Cooper moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kekkonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sam Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Ultima Kekkonen has been cut.#CL#
Kekkonen gets tackled into the cage by Cooper. Cooper maintains the clinch.
Kekkonen can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Kekkonen breaks the clinch.
Kekkonen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kekkonen lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Cooper closes the distance and pushes Kekkonen back into the cage.#BC2#
Kekkonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kekkonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Sam Cooper has been cut.
Kekkonen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cooper has time to react.
Cooper 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kekkonen throws out the jab.
Kekkonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kekkonen misses with a looping right.
Cooper slips under a jab.
Cooper doesn't manage to clinch there - Kekkonen circles away.
A nice side step and Kekkonen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cooper lands with a hook. Kekkonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cooper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kekkonen swats him away and circles back towards the center. #KD#
Cooper throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Kekkonen tumbling to the canvas!
Kekkonen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kekkonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cooper is one step ahead there.
Kekkonen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kekkonen is pulling down on Cooper's head. It's preventing any offense from Cooper, at least for the moment.
Cooper tries to free his leg and advance position but Kekkonen is retaining full guard. #T2#
Cooper postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Cooper has closed the distance and engaged Kekkonen in a clinch.
Kekkonen scores with a shot to the side of Cooper's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooper working aggressively here.
Kekkonen blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Kekkonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cooper tries to clinch up
and Kekkonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cooper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kekkonen looks to land a combination but Cooper avoids it well.
Cooper moves away from the strike by Kekkonen. #T3#
Cooper throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kekkonen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kekkonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Kekkonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cooper doesn't manage to clinch there - Kekkonen circles away.
Kekkonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kekkonen! But no joy.
Kekkonen looks to land a right hand but Cooper moved out of range.
Kekkonen misses with a hook.
Kekkonen tries to land a front kick but Cooper steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Kekkonen tries to get set, Cooper tries to push him back and clinch up but Kekkonen manages to avoid the attempt.
Cooper is looking to clinch but Kekkonen is avoiding it.
Kekkonen throws a looping overhand right but Cooper ducks down to avoid it.
Cooper moves in looking to clinch but Kekkonen pushes him off.
A low kick lands for Kekkonen. #CL#
Cooper has Kekkonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Kekkonen lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kekkonen.
Cooper misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Kekkonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Cooper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Kekkonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cooper is looking to clinch but Kekkonen is avoiding it.
Kekkonen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kekkonen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Cooper to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Ultima Kekkonen's cut even more.
Both fighters circling a little - Cooper finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kekkonen lands with a nice body punch.
Cooper ducks under a wild hook from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen throws a head kick that misses.
Cooper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kekkonen!
Kekkonen keeps Cooper at a distance using the push kick.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kekkonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Kekkonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cooper slips under a jab from Kekkonen.#CL#
Cooper clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ultima Kekkonen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kekkonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cooper looks to clinch
and Kekkonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Kekkonen stuffs the takedown.
Kekkonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kekkonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Cooper gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kekkonen fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kekkonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kekkonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kekkonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cooper scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cooper tries to clinch up but Kekkonen circles away and keeps his distance.
And Kekkonen responds with a good body kick, but Cooper manages to step out the way in time.
Ultima Kekkonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Kekkonen gets tackled into the cage by Cooper. Cooper maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kekkonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Cooper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Cooper clinches with his opponent.
Kekkonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cooper backwards. #BC2#
Kekkonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Kekkonen lands.#T1#
Cooper is looking to clinch but Kekkonen is avoiding it.
Cooper has been working on his balance at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kekkonen.
Cooper tries to clinch up but Kekkonen circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice side step and Kekkonen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kekkonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cooper throws a body shot but no joy.
Kekkonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooper.#CL#
Cooper moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Kekkonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kekkonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kekkonen scores with a body shot.
Cooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kekkonen moves away.
Kekkonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Cooper drives through and clinches with Kekkonen against the cage.
Cooper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kekkonen prevents a body shot from Cooper.
Cooper misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Kekkonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooper.
Kekkonen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cooper has him pressed against the cage.
Kekkonen lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Kekkonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kekkonen scores with a shot 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.
Cooper scores with a jab to the head.
Kekkonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cooper wants to clinch.
Kekkonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cooper.
Cooper moves away from the strike by Kekkonen.
Cooper tries to clinch up.
Kekkonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kekkonen throws a leg kick which misses Cooper's front leg but catches the back leg as Cooper tries to avoid it.
Kekkonen moves out of range of the body kick from Cooper. #T3#
Cooper cracks Kekkonen with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#The cut above Ultima Kekkonen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cooper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cooper tries to clinch but Kekkonen moves out of range.
Kekkonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kekkonen misses the body punch
and Cooper counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kekkonen thinking.
Cooper tries to clinch up but Kekkonen circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Cooper closes the distance and clinches.
Kekkonen is looking to break free of the clinch but Cooper has double underhooks.
Kekkonen tries to throw a body punch but Cooper avoids it by throwing Kekkonen back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kekkonen.
Cooper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kekkonen as Cooper tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Kekkonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Cooper has managed to clinch.
Sam Cooper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Cooper on the inside. #KD#
Cooper lands a big left hand right to the temple and Kekkonen goes down! #ROC#Kekkonen is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooper trying to control the pace.
Kekkonen is still in real trouble! Can Cooper finish him?#T4#
Kekkonen moves into full guard.
Kekkonen seems to have recovered his senses.
Kekkonen is trying to keep Cooper in close.
Kekkonen pulls Cooper in to control the position.
Cooper stopping the sweep attempt from Kekkonen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ultima Kekkonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kekkonen connects with a body shot that sends Cooper's belly button to the back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cooper has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kekkonen.
Cooper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kekkonen misses with a hook. Cooper ducked under it nicely.
Kekkonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooper.
Kekkonen thows a body kick. Cooper tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kekkonen misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cooper tries to clinch there but Kekkonen circles away.
Cooper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kekkonen.
Sam Cooper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cooper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cooper wants to clinch.#T1#
Cooper wants to clinch up but Kekkonen keeps it at a distance.
Cooper 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.
Cooper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kekkonen can pounce on him.
Cooper is looking to clinch but Kekkonen is avoiding it.
Kekkonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cooper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kekkonen. Kekkonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Kekkonen misses with an uppercut.
Kekkonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cooper dodges the punch combination from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen stalks Cooper and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cooper's face. Cooper staggers backwards, shaken.
Kekkonen tries to land a front kick but Cooper steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kekkonen takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Cooper tries to clinch but Kekkonen is having none of it.
Kekkonen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cooper counters with a nice body kick.
Kekkonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cooper 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.
And Kekkonen responds with a good body kick, but Cooper manages to step out the way in time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kekkonen. Cooper does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Cooper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cooper has Kekkonen pressed against the cage, preventing Kekkonen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Kekkonen.
Cooper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Kekkonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cooper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kekkonen looks for the body kick but Cooper saw that one coming.
Cooper wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cooper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kekkonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kekkonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cooper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kekkonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kekkonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kekkonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Cooper tries to clinch up but Kekkonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Kekkonen lands with a cross.
A slow jab from Kekkonen misses its intended target.
Kekkonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#Ultima Kekkonen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kekkonen throws a lazy right hand but Cooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cooper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cooper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sam Cooper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kekkonen jabs Cooper right on the nose. Cooper blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#Sam Cooper's cut is getting worse.
Kekkonen throws a jab when Cooper was well out of range.
Cooper tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cooper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kekkonen throws a front kick that sends Cooper stumbling back into the cage.
Kekkonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cooper tries to clinch up but Kekkonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Kekkonen throws a wild body kick that Cooper sees coming a mile off.
Kekkonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooper.#T4#
Cooper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cooper walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kekkonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooper blocks a jab.
Cooper tries to clinch up but Kekkonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Kekkonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Kekkonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooper.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kekkonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cooper throws a leg kick but Kekkonen moved away.
Kekkonen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cooper wants to clinch up but Kekkonen keeps it at a distance.
Kekkonen walks into a jab.
Kekkonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kekkonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A clash of legs there as Kekkonen blocks the low kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ultima Kekkonen!
After the fight, Ultima Kekkonen 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 65
Date: Jun 09, 2021

#R1#
Kekkonen misses with a looping left.
Shima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shima throws a body punch but Kekkonen moves out of range.
Kekkonen scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice jab there from Shima. #CUT#It looks like Ultima Kekkonen has been cut.
Kekkonen slips a straight right by Shima.
Shima misses with a hook to the body
and Kekkonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shima with a hook.
Shima checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kekkonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
No joy there for Shima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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 nice body kick. #T1#
Kekkonen misses with a combination
and Shima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shima tests Kekkonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick lands for Kekkonen.
Shima misses with a body punch
enabling Kekkonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Kekkonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kekkonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Shima is looking to counter punch.
Shima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kekkonen.
Kekkonen slips a straight right by Shima.
Kekkonen throws a counter combo.
Shima takes a swing at Kekkonen's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch but Kekkonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kekkonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Shima is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shima.
Kekkonen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kekkonen lands with a right hand. #KD#
Shima lands a big right hand that sends Kekkonen crashing to the mat! Shima stays standing though and waves Kekkonen back to his feet!#ROC#Kekkonen is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Ultima Kekkonen's cut even more.
Crunch! Kekkonen slams his shin into Shima's torso.
Kekkonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shima is looking to counter punch.
Hero Shima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shima throws a body punch but Kekkonen moves out of range.
Kekkonen connects with a leg kick.
Kekkonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Kekkonen throws a lazy right hand but Shima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kekkonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shima throws a looping overhand right but Kekkonen ducks down to avoid it.
Shima is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kekkonen moves out of range as Shima strikes.#CL#
Shima closes the distance and pushes Kekkonen back into the cage.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shima digs a right hand into Kekkonen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kekkonen's gas tank.
Kekkonen looks winded!
Kekkonen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.
Shima content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kekkonen or not.
I was talking to Shima's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Shima.
Shima stalls.
A right hand to the body from Shima. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shima just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kekkonen's brow.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.
Shima tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kekkonen just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Shima decides to pull guard.
Kekkonen stopping the sweep attempt from Shima.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Shima looking for a guillotine here but Kekkonen defends easily.
Shima trying to control the position here.
Shima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kekkonen stands and throws Shima's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hero Shima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ultima Kekkonen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kekkonen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kekkonen is looking to land body kicks.
Shima misses with a straight right.
Kekkonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shima throws out the jab.
No joy there for Kekkonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kekkonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shima misses with a hook. Kekkonen ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima throws a hook but Kekkonen avoids it easily.
Shima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kekkonen avoids the body shot from Shima.
Shima slips under a jab from Kekkonen.#T1#
Kekkonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kekkonen loads up on a big right hand but Shima slips the punch.
Kekkonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Kekkonen misses the target.
Shima slips under a jab.
Shima moves out of range as Kekkonen strikes.
A shot to the body from Shima misses
and Kekkonen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kekkonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kekkonen scores with a body shot.
Shima rushes Kekkonen and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Kekkonen is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Shima piles on the pressure and Kekkonen crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hero Shima!
A relieved looking Hero Shima 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 58
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Hill swings for the body but Kekkonen moves out of range.
Kekkonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kekkonen ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Devin Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kekkonen's hands.
A jab from Hill misses.
Hill moves out of range of the strikes.
Hill slips a jab from Kekkonen.
A solid body kick from Kekkonen.
Hill connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hill throws a head kick that misses.
Good exchange - Hill coming out on top.
Hill has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kekkonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A left lands for Kekkonen.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hill.#CUT#It looks like Ultima Kekkonen has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill misses with a body shot.
Hill works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kekkonen throws a body kick that misses
and Hill counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hill takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kekkonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hill.
Kekkonen throws out a counter right but Hill avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Hill misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen swinging wildly here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hill.
Kekkonen throws the kick towards the body but Hill avoids it.
Kekkonen looks for the body kick but Hill saw that one coming.
Kekkonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kekkonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kekkonen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hill staying out of range there.
Kekkonen throws a combination that misses
enabling Hill to counter with a crisp jab.
Kekkonen misses with a body shot.
Kekkonen throws a series of punches but Hill moves out of range.
Hill is looking for a counter combo.
Kekkonen misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kekkonen. Hill does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Kekkonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Hill misses with a straight left.
Kekkonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hill throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Hill rushes Kekkonen and presses him up against the cage.
Hill prevents a body shot from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen avoiding damage as Hill throws knees to the body.
Hill looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Kekkonen fails to land.
Hill takes a shot to the head.
Kekkonen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kekkonen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Kekkonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hill avoids the head kick by Kekkonen.
Hill appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hill misses with an uppercut. Kekkonen saw that one coming.
Hill blocks the body kick.
Kekkonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Kekkonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Kekkonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hill throws a jab but it's blocked by Kekkonen.
Hill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kekkonen.
Hill fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Kekkonen misses.
Kekkonen misses with a looping left.
Kekkonen is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Hill.
Kekkonen throws a sloppy head kick and Hill moves out of range easily.
Hill throws a body shot but no joy.
Kekkonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hill throws out the jab.
Kekkonen throws an overhand right that lands on Hill's shoulder, as Hill tries to avoid the shot.
Kekkonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kekkonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kekkonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Kekkonen misses the jab.
Hill misses with a double jab
and Kekkonen counters with a low kick, right behind Hill 's knee.
Kekkonen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hill misses with a few strikes there.
Hill lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kekkonen defending well as Hill loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hill darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kekkonen misses with a body kick.
Hill takes one on the button.
Hill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kekkonen.
Hill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hill bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kekkonen's head backwards.
Kekkonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hill is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kekkonen slips a jab from Hill.
Kekkonen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Devin Hill will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ultima Kekkonen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kekkonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hill.
Hill loads up on a big right hand but Kekkonen slips the punch.
Hill takes a swing at Kekkonen's ribcage but misses.
Devin Hill is winning the standup battle so far.
Hill scores with a hook.
Kekkonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hill.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch but Kekkonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kekkonen throws a leg kick but Hill moved away.
Kekkonen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kekkonen thows a body kick. Hill tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kekkonen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hill throws a lazy right hand but Kekkonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kekkonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kekkonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Kekkonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hill moves in looking to clinch but Kekkonen pushes him off.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kekkonen up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kekkonen. #T1#
Hill blocking some punches.
Kekkonen can't find room to land a body shot as Hill controls the action. #BC2#
Kekkonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hill with a hook.
Kekkonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hill wants to clinch up but Kekkonen keeps it at a distance.
Kekkonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kekkonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hill blocks the body kick.
Hill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hill swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kekkonen avoids the body shot from Hill.
Kekkonen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kekkonen misses with a hook. Hill ducked under it nicely.
Kekkonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hill lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
Hill moves into the clinch.#T2#
Kekkonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Kekkonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kekkonen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Devin Hill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kekkonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hill wants to clinch.
Hill takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kekkonen moves out of range as Hill strikes.
It seemed like Kekkonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kekkonen thuds his right hand into Hill's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hill slips under a jab.
Hill throws a big counter combination but Kekkonen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kekkonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kekkonen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hill throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Kekkonen misses with a wild combination.
Hill throws a body kick that misses.
Kekkonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hill misses the shot to the body.
Kekkonen connects with the punch.
Kekkonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kekkonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen slips under a jab.
Kekkonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Hill.
Kekkonen tries to land a front kick but Hill steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hill seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kekkonen.
Hill swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hill on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Hill throws a hook to the side of Kekkonen's head but Kekkonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hill throws a hook but Kekkonen avoids it easily.
Kekkonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Hill lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Hill misses.
Kekkonen misses the shot to the body.
Kekkonen looks for the body kick but Hill saw that one coming.
Kekkonen connects with a leg kick.
Hill takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hill moves out of range of the body kick from Kekkonen.
A cross from Hill lands.
Kekkonen looks to land a body kick but Hill moved away.
Kekkonen throws a combination. Hill tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hill throws a hook to the side of Kekkonen's head but Kekkonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hill goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ultima Kekkonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ultima Kekkonen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kekkonen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hill cracks Kekkonen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hill throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Kekkonen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hill misses the jab.
Hill tries to clinch but Kekkonen moves away
and Kekkonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kekkonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hill thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kekkonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kekkonen misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekkonen lands with a hook. Hill tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kekkonen misses with an uppercut. Hill saw that one coming.
Kekkonen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hill is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kekkonen. #T1#
Kekkonen fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Hill wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hill throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kekkonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hill.
Kekkonen feints and then cracks Hill's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hill down.
Hill bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kekkonen's head backwards.#CL#
Hill closes the distance and clinches.
Kekkonen tries a body shot but Hill blocks it.
Kekkonen tries a body shot but Hill blocks it.
Kekkonen misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hill.
Kekkonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hill pushes off an throws an elbow but Kekkonen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kekkonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hill.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kekkonen tries to work over Hill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hill misses with the head strike.
Kekkonen lands a right hand. #T2##BC#
Hill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hill closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - Kekkonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kekkonen takes one to the chin there.
A left and a right from Kekkonen both land. Nice combination.
Kekkonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kekkonen cracks Hill with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Hill.
Kekkonen lands with a shot to the body.
Kekkonen staying out of range there.
Hill sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hill slips a jab from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen looks to throw the jab but Hill is out of range.
Hill went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kekkonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
A slow jab from Kekkonen misses its intended target.
Kekkonen thumps Hill with a low kick.
Kekkonen misses with a low kick.
Hill was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kekkonen! But no joy.
Kekkonen tries to land a front kick but Hill steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kekkonen.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kekkonen looks for the body kick but Hill saw that one coming.
Hill fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kekkonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kekkonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hill staying out of range there.
Hill fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kekkonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kekkonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hill throws a sloppy head kick and Kekkonen moves out of range easily. #T4#
Hill misses with a left hand
enabling Kekkonen to counter with a crisp jab.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kekkonen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kekkonen scores with a spinning back kick!
Kekkonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kekkonen misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kekkonen clobbers Hill with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hill moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kekkonen manages to avoid it.
Kekkonen throws a lazy right hand but Hill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hill misses with a wild combination.
Kekkonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hill.
Kekkonen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Kekkonen does it's job there.
Hill throws a hook but Kekkonen blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ultima Kekkonen!
After the fight, Ultima Kekkonen 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.
Devin Hill spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 52
Date: Apr 07, 2021

#R1#
Krol looks to land a body kick but Kekkonen moved away.
Kekkonen throws a one two combo. #CUT2#It looks like Zygmunt Krol has been cut.
Kekkonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Krol's head backwards.
Krol slips a straight right by Kekkonen.
Krol throws out a leg kick but Kekkonen moves out of range and Krol only half commits.
A jab from Kekkonen does it's job there.
Kekkonen misses with a head kick.
Krol swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Krol throws a low kick, looking for Kekkonen's leg but Kekkonen calmly moves 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 Krol throws out the jab.
Krol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kekkonen manages to avoid it.
Krol swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kekkonen.#CUT#It looks like Ultima Kekkonen has been cut.#T1#
Kekkonen with a nice calf kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kekkonen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Krol - the referee stops the clock and Kekkonen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Krol. Kekkonen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Krol throws a jab but it's blocked by Kekkonen.
Kekkonen throws a big counter head kick but Krol avoids it with no problem.
Kekkonen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Krol's head.
Kekkonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krol thuds his shin into the meat of Kekkonen's side.
Krol lands with a good body shot.
Kekkonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krol quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Krol throws out a loose jab but Kekkonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krol will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Kekkonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krol.
Krol misses the body punch
and Kekkonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Krol's knee momentarily.
Krol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kekkonen moves away.
Kekkonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kekkonen swings widly with a right hand
and Krol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kekkonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Krol.
A little jabbing left from Kekkonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen slips under a jab.
Kekkonen missing with a left hand there. Krol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Krol was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kekkonen throws a combination that misses
and Krol counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Krol throws a body shot but no joy.
Krol swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kekkonen.
Krol looks to land a body kick but Kekkonen moved away.
Kekkonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Kekkonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kekkonen misses with a low kick as Krol jumps back.
Krol throws an off balance right hand
and Kekkonen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kekkonen misses the jab.
Kekkonen misses with a looping right.
Nice shot by Krol.#T4#
Krol staying out of range there.
Krol fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kekkonen just manages to avoid it.
Kekkonen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Krol will feel that in the morning.
Kekkonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krol.
Kekkonen misses with a right hand
and Krol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krol with a hook.#CUT#That has opened up Ultima Kekkonen's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kekkonen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kekkonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kekkonen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Krol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kekkonen.
Krol walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kekkonen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ultima Kekkonen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Krol takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kekkonen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Krol's head.
Nice straight punches there by Krol. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Krol.
Kekkonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kekkonen cracks Krol with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kekkonen swinging wildly here.
Krol throwing a counter right hand but Kekkonen manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krol slips under a jab.
Krol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krol misses with a body shot.
Kekkonen throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Krol.
Krol fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kekkonen just manages to avoid it.
Kekkonen misses with a looping right.
Krol swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kekkonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Krol momentarily.
Krol throws a leg kick but Kekkonen moved away.
Krol moves forwards but Kekkonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kekkonen throws a body kick that misses.
Kekkonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kekkonen lands a head kick! #CUT2#Zygmunt Krol's cut is getting worse.
Kekkonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Kekkonen misses the shot to the body.
Kekkonen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Krol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krol looks to land a body kick but Kekkonen moved away.
Kekkonen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#KD#
Krol feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kekkonen sprawling to the canvas! Kekkonen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Krol finish him?! #ROC#Kekkonen is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Ultima Kekkonen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kekkonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kekkonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Krol finish him?
Ultima Kekkonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krol fakes the leg kick and cracks Kekkonen in the body.
Kekkonen throws a hook to the side of Krol's head but Krol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kekkonen seems to have recovered his senses.
Krol slips under a jab.
Krol fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kekkonen checks it well.
Kekkonen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Krol blocks it well.#T3#
Kekkonen misses the body punch
letting Krol counter with a right hand.
Kekkonen misses the jab.
Krol throws an overhand right that lands on Kekkonen's shoulder, as Kekkonen tries to avoid the shot.
Kekkonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kekkonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Krol throws a sloppy body shot
and Kekkonen counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Kekkonen.
Krol tries to land a body kick
and Kekkonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kekkonen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Krol back to the cage. Kekkonen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kekkonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krol.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kekkonen! But no joy.#T4#
Kekkonen throws a shot from downtown. Krol moves away and avoids it.
Krol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Krol jabs Kekkonen right on the nose. Kekkonen blinks but takes it well.#CUT#Ultima Kekkonen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kekkonen lands a head shot.
Krol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krol misses with a body kick.
Krol scores with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kekkonen.
A swing and a miss from Kekkonen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ultima Kekkonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nice shot lands for Krol.
Kekkonen throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Krol counters with a nice right hand that sends Kekkonen toppling to the canvas! Kekkonen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Krol finish him?!
Kekkonen connects with a nice looking jab.
Kekkonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krol at a distance.
Kekkonen gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Krol gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zygmunt Krol!
After winning the bout, Zygmunt Krol thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 45
Date: Mar 03, 2021

#R1#
Kekkonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nordquist throws out a counter right but Kekkonen avoids it with no problem.
Nordquist throws a combination that misses
letting Kekkonen counter with a right hand.
Kekkonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nordquist on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nordquist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kekkonen.
Nordquist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nordquist takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Kekkonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nordquist tries to land a front kick but Kekkonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nordquist swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kekkonen counters with a nice leg kick.
Kekkonen walks into a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Ultima Kekkonen has been cut.
Nordquist cracks Kekkonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Kekkonen scores with a four punch combination!
Kekkonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nordquist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nordquist darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kekkonen lands a nice hook to Nordquist's body. Nordquist takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kekkonen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kekkonen steps in with a hook that catches Nordquist right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kekkonen follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Nordquist looks absolutely devastated.

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 39
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Murphy moves out of range as Kekkonen strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Murphy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Murphy lands a right hook to the body.
Kekkonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Murphy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Murphy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murphy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murphy trying to control the action but Kekkonen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Murphy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kekkonen has hold of Murphy's hands but Murphy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Murphy throwing shots but Kekkonen is blocking nicely.
Kekkonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murphy is trying to control. Kekkonen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Murphy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Murphy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kekkonen's head.
Murphy is just content to waste time from the top position. Kekkonen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Kekkonen keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
Murphy postures up in Kekkonen's guard and throws a big left but Kekkonen blocks it.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kekkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murphy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kekkonen's guard.
Murphy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kekkonen's head.
Murphy 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.
Murphy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kekkonen defending well though.
Murphy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Murphy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Murphy thows a huge punch but Kekkonen dodges it nicely.
Murphy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Murphy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kekkonen defending well though.
Murphy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Murphy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kekkonen defending well though.
Murphy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murphy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kekkonen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kekkonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murphy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Murphy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murphy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kekkonen defending well though.
Murphy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Murphy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kekkonen's head.
Kekkonen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Murphy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kekkonen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murphy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Murphy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Murphy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Murphy lands a jab.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#KD2#
Kekkonen lands a left and a right that send Murphy crashing to the mat, dazed. Kekkonen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Patrick Murphy has been cut.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kekkonen manages to avoid it.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Kekkonen.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kekkonen can do to turn this around?
Kekkonen misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Murphy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Murphy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kekkonen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Murphy throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kekkonen to regain full guard. #T1#
Murphy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Murphy postures up in Kekkonen's guard and throws a big left but Kekkonen blocks it.
Kekkonen is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up.
Kekkonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murphy working some strikes from top position.
Murphy throwing strikes from guard but Kekkonen blocks nicely.
Kekkonen seems keen to control Murphy's posture.
Murphy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murphy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murphy cracks Kekkonen with a solid left hand.
Kekkonen has momentary wrist control but Murphy slips an elbow through the middle.
Kekkonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murphy is looking to work some ground and pound but Kekkonen has wrist control.
Murphy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murphy trying to control but Kekkonen is working from the bottom.
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murphy throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Kekkonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Kekkonen keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kekkonen throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Kekkonen falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Murphy working Kekkonen over with strikes.
Murphy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Murphy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kekkonen defending well though.
Murphy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Murphy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kekkonen defending well though. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murphy lands a nice short elbow.
Murphy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murphy throwing shots but Kekkonen is blocking nicely.
Murphy slips a nice elbow through Kekkonen's hands, connecting with Kekkonen's forehead.
Murphy lands with a punch from half guard.
Kekkonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murphy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Murphy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Patrick Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murphy throws a strike but Kekkonen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kekkonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Murphy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Murphy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kekkonen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kekkonen misses with a looping right.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kekkonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kekkonen misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kekkonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kekkonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekkonen scores with a nice head shot.
Kekkonen throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Kekkonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1##TD#
Murphy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kekkonen quickly recovers to half guard.
Nice strikes from Murphy there.
Murphy working the head and body with strikes.
Kekkonen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Murphy.
Murphy wants to pass to mount but Kekkonen is defending the position.
Murphy is trying to control the action in half guard but Kekkonen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Murphy lands a nice short elbow.
Murphy lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Murphy connects with a nice short shot to Kekkonen's temple.
Ultima Kekkonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kekkonen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kekkonen has hold of Murphy's hands but Murphy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kekkonen has hold of Murphy's hands but Murphy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kekkonen wants to control but Murphy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Murphy working over Kekkonen with some ground and pound. Kekkonen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Murphy.
Kekkonen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Murphy is looking to work some ground and pound but Kekkonen has wrist control.
Murphy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murphy lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Murphy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Murphy postures up in Kekkonen's guard and throws a big left but Kekkonen blocks it.
Murphy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murphy throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murphy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Murphy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kekkonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murphy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kekkonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murphy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Murphy'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.
Patrick Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Kekkonen stays in close to Murphy's body and controls the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Murphy holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kekkonen stopping the sweep attempt from Murphy.
Murphy seems keen to control Kekkonen's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murphy, 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Murphy!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kekkonen misses with a head kick.
Kekkonen pushes McManus away with a front kick.
Kekkonen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kekkonen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McManus's head.#CUT#It looks like Thomas McManus has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kekkonen.
Kekkonen lands a jab to the nose.
Kekkonen throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas McManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kekkonen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kekkonen throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Kekkonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McManus, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from McManus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McManus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McManus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kekkonen lands a hook that snaps the head of McManus backwards.
Kekkonen has McManus pressed against the cage, preventing McManus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kekkonen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McManus or not.
Kekkonen blocks an uppercut.
Kekkonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kekkonen gets through McManus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kekkonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McManus backwards.
McManus looks winded!#T1#
McManus can't find room to land a body shot as Kekkonen controls the action.
Kekkonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McManus backwards.
Kekkonen blocks a body shot from McManus.
Kekkonen lands with a right to the head.
Kekkonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#McManus is rocked!
Kekkonen lands a nice uppercut.
McManus is still on wobbly legs! Can Kekkonen finish him?
A short left from Kekkonen.
Kekkonen lands a big right hand that drops McManus! The killer instinct kicks in and Kekkonen finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kekkonen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ultima Kekkonen!
After the fight, Ultima Kekkonen 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.
Thomas McManus was interviewed post fight and said 'Banko is a cheater the dude poked me in my eye. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2020

#R1#
Kekkonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kekkonen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice sprawl there from Kekkonen as Stucka shoots in.
Kekkonen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ultima Kekkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stucka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kekkonen circles away.
Kekkonen thumps Stucka with a low kick.#TD#
Kekkonen tries to sprawl but Stucka drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kekkonen is trying to control but Stucka manages to pass to mount! #SUB#
Stucka working for a submission but Kekkonen is keeping him at bay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stucka controlling the position easily from mount.
Kekkonen can't escape the position. #T1##SUB#
Stucka looking for a guillotine from mount but Kekkonen is having none of it.
Stucka looking to finish Kekkonen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kekkonen!
Stucka controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Stucka has isolated one of Kekkonen's arms. Kekkonen looking to fight him off but Stucka twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Stucka!

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