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Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 92     
Date:   Oct 27, 2021
#R1#
Zhao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kuiva's head.
Kuiva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zhao throws a head kick that misses
and Kuiva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zhao throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kuiva counters with a straight right hand.
Kuiva lands a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Zhao. Those never looked like landing.
Zhao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuiva counters with a straight right hand.
Kuiva just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Kuiva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zhao.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhao misses with an uppercut.
Kuiva throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#Zhao is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Longsun Zhao has been cut.
Zhao throws a combination that misses
and Kuiva counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Zhao falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jarna Kuiva!
A relieved looking Jarna Kuiva 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 85     
Date:   Sep 18, 2021
#R1#
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Kuiva.
Hall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hall misses with a wild combination.
Kuiva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuiva misses with a body shot.
Hall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuiva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Hall does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Kuiva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuiva 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.
Good exchange - Kuiva coming out on top.
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Kuiva ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Hall does no damage. #TD2#
Hall shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kuiva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Hall tries for a kimura but Kuiva is defending well.
Kuiva is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Hall postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB2#
Hall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kuiva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuiva keeping his opponent close.#SUB2#
Hall is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuiva is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Hall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Hall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hall working away.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Kuiva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuiva has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Hall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Hall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuiva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Kuiva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Hall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuiva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Hall goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kuiva rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hall's guard! Nice work there by Kuiva!
Kuiva looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuiva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sirus Hall dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kuiva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Kuiva misses with a body shot.
Kuiva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sirus Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuiva swinging wildly here.
Kuiva misses the shot to the body.
Kuiva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hall.
Kuiva misses with an uppercut.
Hall misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuiva lands a jab to Hall's midsection.
Kuiva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Hall's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right-left combo lands from Hall. #CUT2#It looks like Jarna Kuiva has been cut.
Hall misses with the combination. #T1#
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuiva.
Hall moves forwards but Kuiva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Hall scores with a four punch combination!
Hall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sirus Hall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuiva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#Kuiva is rocked!
Hall lands a big right hook! Kuiva looks hurt but is still standing! Hall lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Kuiva falls down and Hall dives in with a huge hammer fist! Kuiva's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Hall runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sirus Hall!
Sirus Hall 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 79     
Date:   Aug 18, 2021
#R1#
Kuiva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuiva swings widly with a right hand
letting Souppe counter with a right hand. #TD#
Souppe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kuiva did well to prevent Souppe getting side control.
Kuiva is looking for a sweep. Souppe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Souppe tries to pass to full mount but Kuiva defends it. #SUB#
Souppe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Souppe is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuiva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuiva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Souppe is looking to stall here but Kuiva recovers full guard. #T1#
Souppe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Souppe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Souppe has gone for a leg lock! Kuiva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Souppe's guard.#REVB#
Souppe trying to control the position.
Souppe being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kuiva won't allow Souppe to sweep him here.
Souppe keeping full guard, as Kuiva tries to pass.
Souppe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kuiva has passed into side control. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Souppe is looking for a sweep.
Souppe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Souppe trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kuiva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Souppe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Kuiva. Those never looked like landing.
Kuiva lands the left hand.#CUT2#It looks like Bruno Souppe has been cut.
Souppe tries to clinch but Kuiva is having none of it.
Kuiva throws a combination that misses
letting Souppe counter with a right hand.
Kuiva misses with a body shot
and Souppe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice cross by Kuiva.
Kuiva looks to throw the jab but Souppe is out of range.
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 Bruno Souppe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruno Souppe'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#
Kuiva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Souppe manages to avoid it.
Kuiva takes a swing at Souppe's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Souppe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuiva swinging wildly here.
Kuiva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuiva misses with the combination.
Kuiva misses with a body shot.
It looked like Souppe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Kuiva throws a body punch but Souppe moves out of range.
Kuiva lands the left hand.
Kuiva misses with a wild body shot.
Kuiva scores with a body shot.
Kuiva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Souppe rather than just go for the knockout.
Kuiva misses with a combination
and Souppe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kuiva connects with a body shot.
Kuiva throws a series of punches but Souppe moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Souppe misses the target.
Jarna Kuiva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuiva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Souppe sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Kuiva feints a jab promting Souppe to slip. Kuiva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Souppe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kuiva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Souppe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Souppe throwing a counter right hand but Kuiva manages to avoid it.
Kuiva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Souppe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Souppe tries to counter with a takedown but Kuiva is quick to defend against it.
Souppe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kuiva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Kuiva has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Souppe.
Kuiva misses with a punch to the body.
Kuiva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuiva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kuiva pushes Souppe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Kuiva is trying to break free.
Kuiva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuiva misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Kuiva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kuiva just leaning against Souppe, taking a breather.
Kuiva missing with knees to the body.
Kuiva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Souppe manages to pull guard.
Kuiva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Souppe trying to keep a closed guard but Kuiva is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Souppe working for a triangle but Kuiva defends it easily.
Kuiva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souppe trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarna Kuiva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Souppe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kuiva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Souppe.
Kuiva lands with a nice body punch.
Souppe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by Kuiva. Beautiful body shot.
Kuiva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Souppe.
A little feinted left hand from Souppe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuiva lands a really nice looking cross but Souppe seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuiva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Souppe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Kuiva misses its intended target.
Kuiva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Souppe momentarily. #T1#
Kuiva lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kuiva.
Kuiva lands a right hook to the body.
Jarna Kuiva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuiva scores with a sloppy right hand. Souppe should have avoided that one.
Kuiva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Souppe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Souppe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuiva scores with a shot to the body.
Kuiva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Kuiva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jarna Kuiva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuiva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Souppe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuiva misses with a wild combination.
Souppe attempts a counter takedown but Kuiva avoids it well and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souppe tries to clinch up.
Kuiva misses with a series of wild punches.
Souppe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kuiva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuiva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Souppe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Kuiva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Souppe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuiva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuiva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Souppe was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuiva.
Souppe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuiva misses with a wild combination.
Souppe takes one on the button.
Souppe walks into a jab.#T4#
Souppe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuiva circles away.
Kuiva cracks a nice hook into Souppe's ribs.
Kuiva connects with a single shot there.
Kuiva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Souppe moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Souppe misses the target.#CL2#
Souppe tries to keep at a distance but Kuiva has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Kuiva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Kuiva.
Souppe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
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!
Kuiva scores with a body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarna Kuiva!

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

 

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 66     
Date:   Jun 16, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Kuiva clinches. #BC#
DeAngelo breaks the clinch.
Kuiva misses the shot to the body.
DeAngelo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kuiva.
DeAngelo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuiva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuiva scores with a nice head shot.
Kuiva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuiva lands the left hand.
Kuiva misses with a telegraphed body shot
and DeAngelo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuiva throws an off balance right hand
and DeAngelo counters with a stiff right hand.
DeAngelo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuiva throws out the jab.
Kuiva throws a right hand that DeAngelo ducks under and follows up with a left that DeAngelo also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuiva jabs at DeAngelo's body.
Kuiva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Kuiva misses. #T1#
Kuiva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DeAngelo doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuiva lands a jab.
DeAngelo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuiva's coach down at Zenarals' House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kuiva's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jarna Kuiva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuiva throws an off balance right hand
enabling DeAngelo to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuiva throws a big shot that misses.
DeAngelo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DeAngelo with a nice cross.
Kuiva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeAngelo. #CL2#
Kuiva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
DeAngelo blocking some punches.
DeAngelo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
DeAngelo jumps guard. #SUB#
DeAngelo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuiva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuiva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuiva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
DeAngelo trying to keep a closed guard but Kuiva is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
DeAngelo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuiva defends well.
DeAngelo looking to control.
Kuiva content to stall in guard here. #T3##SUB#
DeAngelo has his foot on Kuiva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuiva works his way back into a safe position though.
DeAngelo is pulling down on Kuiva's head. It's preventing any offense from Kuiva, at least for the moment.
Kuiva controls from within his opponent's guard.
DeAngelo pulls Kuiva in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuiva from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kuiva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
DeAngelo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuiva scores with a hook to the body. DeAngelo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kuiva tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeAngelo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeAngelo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kuiva connects with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by DeAngelo.
DeAngelo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kuiva misses the body punch
and DeAngelo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jarna Kuiva will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kuiva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kuiva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeAngelo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
DeAngelo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
DeAngelo swinging wildly here.
Kuiva staying out of range there.
Kuiva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from DeAngelo with a body shot.
DeAngelo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuiva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeAngelo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuiva.
A little feinted left hand from DeAngelo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuiva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuiva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
DeAngelo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Kuiva misses with a wild body shot.
DeAngelo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuiva slips under a jab from DeAngelo.
DeAngelo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
DeAngelo throws a series of punches but Kuiva moves out of range.
DeAngelo tries to clinch but Kuiva moves away
and Kuiva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Kuiva has DeAngelo up against the cage in a clinch.
DeAngelo lands with a right to the head.
Kuiva is trying to break free.
DeAngelo prevents a body shot from Kuiva.
DeAngelo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Kuiva.
Kuiva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeAngelo has a couple of punches blocked by Kuiva.
DeAngelo tries to throw a body punch but Kuiva avoids it by throwing DeAngelo back against the cage. #T2#
DeAngelo takes a shot to the head.
DeAngelo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kuiva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DeAngelo has him pressed against the cage.
DeAngelo lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuiva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DeAngelo has him pressed against the cage.
DeAngelo blocking some punches.
Kuiva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DeAngelo has him pressed against the cage.
Kuiva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuiva lands a nice uppercut.
DeAngelo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuiva misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Kuiva breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Kuiva misses.
Kuiva misses with a hook to the body
and DeAngelo counters with a straight right hand.
Kuiva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DeAngelo rather than just go for the knockout.
Kuiva moves away from the strike by DeAngelo.
Kuiva misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Kuiva, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Kuiva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeAngelo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuiva misses the body punch
and DeAngelo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuiva slips a straight right by DeAngelo.
Kuiva throws a shot from downtown. DeAngelo moves away and avoids it.
DeAngelo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
DeAngelo tries to clinch up.
A nice side step and Kuiva releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kuiva is looking to clinch.
Kuiva lands a slapping body shot.
Kuiva swings for the body but DeAngelo moves out of range.
Kuiva looks to throw the jab but DeAngelo is out of range.
Kuiva looks to land a left hand but DeAngelo moved out of range nicely.
Kuiva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Kuiva misses with a two punch combination.
Kuiva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuiva feints a jab promting DeAngelo to slip. Kuiva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. DeAngelo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeAngelo tries to clinch but Kuiva is having none of it.
DeAngelo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuiva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
DeAngelo slips under a jab from Kuiva.
Kuiva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeAngelo.
A telegraphed right hand from DeAngelo misses the target.
Kuiva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeAngelo.
Kuiva misses with a telegraphed body shot
and DeAngelo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jarna Kuiva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
DeAngelo misses with a hook. Kuiva ducked under it nicely.
DeAngelo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuiva throws a predictable looking body shot
and DeAngelo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeAngelo lands with a right hand.
Kuiva throws a hook but DeAngelo avoids it easily.
DeAngelo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuiva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jarna Kuiva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuiva connects with a body shot that sends DeAngelo's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuiva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and DeAngelo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuiva misses with a body shot.
DeAngelo misses with a looping left.#T1#
Kuiva swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and DeAngelo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kuiva! DeAngelo lets Kuiva back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Kuiva is rocked!
DeAngelo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuiva is still on wobbly legs! Can DeAngelo finish him?
Kuiva swings widly with a right hand
and DeAngelo counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from DeAngelo.
DeAngelo throws a shot from downtown. Kuiva moves away and avoids it.
Kuiva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kuiva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeAngelo manages to avoid it.
DeAngelo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeAngelo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kuiva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuiva looks to land a right hand but DeAngelo moved out of range.
DeAngelo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DeAngelo throws a series of punches but Kuiva avoids them all with ease.
Kuiva swings for the body but DeAngelo moves out of range.
Kuiva seems to have recovered his senses.
DeAngelo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
DeAngelo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Kuiva swinging wildly here.
Kuiva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeAngelo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuiva.
DeAngelo tries to counter by clinching up but Kuiva breaks away and moves out of range.
Kuiva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
DeAngelo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuiva throws out the jab.
Kuiva throws a jab but it's blocked by DeAngelo.
Kuiva misses with a straight left.
DeAngelo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kuiva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and DeAngelo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuiva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
DeAngelo avoids the body shot from Kuiva.
Kuiva misses the body punch
and DeAngelo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for DeAngelo. That snapped Kuiva's head back.
Kuiva scores with a jab.
DeAngelo moves out of range of the strikes.
DeAngelo moves in looking to clinch but Kuiva pushes him off.
DeAngelo missing with a left hand there. Kuiva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joseph DeAngelo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuiva looks to score with a jab to the body but DeAngelo is just out of range.
Kuiva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeAngelo.
DeAngelo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuiva.
DeAngelo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kuiva just misses with a punch to the body.
DeAngelo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Kuiva connects with a looping right hand.
Kuiva slips a jab from DeAngelo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuiva! But no joy.
Jarna Kuiva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kuiva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Kuiva misses its intended target.
Kuiva digs a good hook to DeAngelo's body.
DeAngelo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Kuiva.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuiva throws out a powerful jab.
DeAngelo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuiva.
It looked like DeAngelo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuiva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeAngelo manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph DeAngelo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kuiva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarna Kuiva!

Jarna Kuiva thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: ALPHA-1: Unbreakable     
Date:   Apr 24, 2021
#R1#
Kuiva takes a swing at Colucci's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Colucci fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kuiva, pushing him back against the cage.
Kuiva 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.
Colucci keeps control of Kuiva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Colucci.
Colucci lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Colucci ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Colucci no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kuiva won't allow Colucci to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colucci wants to improve his position but instead Kuiva has moved into half guard.
Colucci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuiva trying to control from half guard but Colucci is working away. #SUB2#
Colucci with the active half guard here but Kuiva passes nicely into side control.#T1#
Colucci is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kuiva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Colucci on the ground.
Kuiva gets to mount! Colucci was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kuiva tries to control but Colucci wriggling away.
Colucci is trying to escape the mount.
Colucci bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2#
Colucci is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuiva has wrist control.
Colucci connects with a couple of short punches.
Colucci tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuiva is retaining full guard.
Colucci scoring with some ground and pound.
Colucci missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Colucci throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuiva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kuiva is trying to keep Colucci in close.
Kuiva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Colucci accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Colucci throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Colucci trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kuiva looking to control.
Colucci won't allow Kuiva to sweep him here.
Colucci working some strikes from top position.
Kuiva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kuiva tries to get out of the position.
Colucci postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Colucci connects with a couple of short punches.
Kuiva managing to control the position.
Colucci tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuiva is retaining full guard.
Colucci working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Colucci tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuiva is retaining full guard.
Colucci throwing strikes from guard but Kuiva blocks nicely.
Colucci throws a big elbow that misses.
Colucci cracks Kuiva with a solid left hand.
Colucci is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuiva has wrist control.
Colucci working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kuiva's head.
Colucci missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Colucci is pushing down on Kuiva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kuiva is fighting to maintain full guard but Colucci has managed to sneak the leg through.
Colucci throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuiva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Colucci.
Kuiva is breathing heavily.
Colucci throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Colucci is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Colucci dominated that round.
That's time! Kuiva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Colucci shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kuiva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Check out the look on Colucci's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #SUB2#
Colucci goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kuiva rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Colucci's guard! Nice work there by Kuiva! #SUB2#
Colucci is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Colucci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Colucci throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Colucci has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Colucci wants to sweep here but Kuiva controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Colucci looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuiva controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Kuiva is posturing up here but Colucci has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kuiva tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kuiva has to tap! Slick submission there by Colucci!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michel Colucci!
Michel Colucci thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: SMASH: Sanchez vs Colucci     
Date:   Mar 20, 2021
#R1#
Buckeye with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kuiva counters with a right hand to the body.
Kuiva pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Buckeye back to the cage. Kuiva follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Jab Buckeye has been cut.
Kuiva scores with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buckeye.
Buckeye tries for a takedown but Kuiva circles away easily
and Kuiva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jab Buckeye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Kuiva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuiva.
Kuiva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kuiva jabs Buckeye right on the nose. Buckeye blinks but takes it well.
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!
Buckeye displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuiva throws out the jab.
Kuiva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab Buckeye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buckeye is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuiva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuiva misses with a wild combination.
Buckeye appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Kuiva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Buckeye walks into a jab.
Buckeye misses with a takedown attempt
and Kuiva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Buckeye misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buckeye is breathing heavily.
Buckeye takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Buckeye with a poor takedown
and Kuiva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buckeye takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuiva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Buckeye takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#Jab Buckeye's cut is getting worse.
Buckeye needs to keep his hands up - Kuiva had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuiva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A punch lands to the side of Buckeye 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Kuiva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jarna Kuiva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buckeye fails with the takedown
and Kuiva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuiva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kuiva throws a shot to the body.
Kuiva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Buckeye looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Buckeye's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuiva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Buckeye scrambles back to his feet.
Kuiva throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#Jab Buckeye's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Buckeye misses with a takedown
and Kuiva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#KD2#
Kuiva feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Buckeye sprawling to the canvas! Buckeye rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kuiva finish him?!
Kuiva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Buckeye rather than just go for the knockout.
Kuiva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuiva darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#Jeez, Jab Buckeye's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kuiva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Buckeye seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Kuiva shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Buckeye is backing up but Kuiva catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Buckeye covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Kuiva Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarna Kuiva!
During a confident post fight interview, Jarna Kuiva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SMASH: Molloway Tripp     
Date:   Feb 13, 2021
#R1#
Kuiva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuiva wants it to stay on the feet.
Kuiva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Jong momentarily.
Kuiva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Jong dodges the punch combination from Kuiva.
Kuiva throws a right hand that De Jong ducks under and follows up with a left that De Jong also avoids with ease.
De Jong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuiva stuffs the takedown attempt from De Jong. De Jong gets slowly back to his feet.
Kuiva misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuiva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Jong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuiva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuiva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
De Jong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kuiva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan De Jong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kuiva lands a jab.
De Jong takes one to the side of the head.
Kuiva lands with a good body shot.
Kuiva lands with a big left! De Jong is wobbled badly! Kuiva comes in with a flurry of punches and drops De Jong to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jarna Kuiva!
After winning the bout, Jarna Kuiva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Stefan De Jong had this to say: 'Man, look. When I get home from this shit, I'mma light me a fat ass blunt. Tomorrow, I'm hitting the gym, working on my skills and taking notes of my mistakes afterwards. Go through the tape of this fight. I will be back stronger from this one. Give me a minute. I'll be back better and wiser.'.

 

Event: SMASH: Dionsy vs Rautio     
Date:   Dec 26, 2020
#R1#
Torkoly Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuiva counters with a straight right hand.
Torkoly Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kuiva.
Torkoly Jr's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Torkoly Jr's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kuiva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuiva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuiva lands a jab to Torkoly Jr's midsection.
Torkoly Jr misses with a right hand
and Kuiva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Torkoly Jr thinking. #CL#
Kuiva moves into range and clinches up with Torkoly Jr.
Torkoly Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Torkoly Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Kuiva cracks Torkoly Jr with a nice body shot.
Kuiva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Torkoly Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuiva backwards.
Kuiva is trying to break the clinch but Torkoly Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Kuiva lands a body punch.
Kuiva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Torkoly Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuiva blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuiva.
Kuiva 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.
Torkoly Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuiva.
Torkoly Jr avoiding damage as Kuiva throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torkoly Jr. #T1#
Kuiva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuiva lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Torkoly Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Torkoly Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Kuiva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torkoly Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Torkoly Jr lands with a cross.
Torkoly Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Torkoly Jr throws a looping overhand right but Kuiva ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Torkoly Jr.
Kuiva throws a right hand that Torkoly Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Torkoly Jr also avoids with ease.
Torkoly Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuiva slips a straight right by Torkoly Jr.
Torkoly Jr throws out a loose jab but Kuiva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torkoly Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Torkoly Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuiva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Torkoly Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Torkoly Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Torkoly Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuiva is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kuiva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torkoly Jr throws out the jab.
Kuiva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Torkoly Jr missing with a left hand there. Kuiva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuiva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Torkoly Jr in his tracks.
Torkoly Jr throws a hook to the side of Kuiva's head but Kuiva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torkoly Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Kuiva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Torkoly Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Kuiva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torkoly Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kuiva throws out a powerful jab.
Kuiva lands a slapping body shot.
Torkoly Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Torkoly Jr throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kuiva to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuiva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torkoly Jr.#CL#
Kuiva closes the distance and clinches.
Kuiva is working Torkoly Jr over against the cage.
Kuiva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Torkoly Jr tries to work over Kuiva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Kuiva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torkoly Jr misses with a body punch.
Torkoly Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuiva uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Kuiva.
Torkoly Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuiva controls his hands.
Kuiva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Torkoly Jr backwards.
Kuiva controlling the action here for a moment.
Torkoly Jr blocking some punches. #BC2#
Torkoly Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Torkoly Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuiva.
Torkoly Jr misses with an uppercut. Kuiva saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Kuiva misses its target.
Kuiva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Torkoly Jr gets a clinch.
Kuiva lands a hook that snaps the head of Torkoly Jr backwards.
Torkoly Jr tries to throw a body punch but Kuiva avoids it by throwing Torkoly Jr back against the cage.
Kuiva blocking some punches.
Torkoly Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuiva's efforts to push away.#T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kuiva.
Torkoly Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuiva.
Kuiva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Torkoly Jr looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuiva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Kuiva - that landed with a thud.
Kuiva scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuiva prevents a body shot from Torkoly Jr.
Kuiva stalls. #BC2#
Torkoly Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuiva throws a combination. Torkoly Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kuiva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kuiva jabs at Torkoly Jr's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torkoly Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Kuiva lands with a nice body punch.
Kuiva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuiva lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarna Kuiva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Torkoly Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuiva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuiva is looking to wear down Torkoly Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Torkoly Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuiva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kuiva throws a good cross that connects.
Torkoly Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuiva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kuiva punishes Torkoly Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Kuiva lands a nice looking body shot.
Kuiva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torkoly Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuiva.
Kuiva 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.
Torkoly Jr misses with an uppercut. Kuiva saw that one coming.#CL#
Torkoly Jr gets tackled into the cage by Kuiva. Kuiva maintains the clinch.
Jarna Kuiva has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Kuiva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Torkoly Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kuiva to counter with a crisp jab.
Torkoly Jr misses with a hook
and Kuiva counters with a left to the body.
Torkoly Jr is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Kuiva.
Kuiva scores with a hook to the body. Torkoly Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Torkoly Jr misses with a body shot.
Torkoly Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuiva. #T1#
Torkoly Jr misses with an uppercut
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Kuiva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Torkoly Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Torkoly Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuiva connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuiva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuiva cracks a nice hook into Torkoly Jr's ribs.
Torkoly Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Torkoly Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Kuiva's shoulder, as Kuiva tries to avoid the shot.
Kuiva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuiva. That snapped Torkoly Jr's head back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuiva throws a nice looking combination but Torkoly Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Torkoly Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Torkoly Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Kuiva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Torkoly Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kuiva jabs at Torkoly Jr's body.
Kuiva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torkoly Jr moves away.
Torkoly Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuiva scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Torkoly Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuiva is just out of range.
Torkoly Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Torkoly Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kuiva to counter with a crisp jab.
Torkoly Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuiva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Torkoly Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Torkoly Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuiva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuiva misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Torkoly Jr misses its intended target.
Kuiva swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Kuiva pushes Torkoly Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Torkoly Jr misses with a body punch.
Torkoly Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuiva.
Kuiva doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Kuiva breaks the clinch.
Torkoly Jr thuds his right hand into Kuiva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kuiva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torkoly Jr throws out the jab.
Kuiva swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Torkoly Jr is looking to clinch but Kuiva is avoiding it. #T3#
Torkoly Jr misses with a straight right.
Kuiva appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kuiva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torkoly Jr can do to turn this around?
Torkoly Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuiva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Torkoly Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuiva.
Torkoly Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Torkoly Jr misses with a left hand
and Kuiva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Torkoly Jr misses its intended target.
Kuiva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A left and a right from Kuiva both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Benjamin Torkoly Jr has been cut.
Torkoly Jr tests Kuiva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuiva lands a hook that stumbles Torkoly Jr back into the cage. Kuiva follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Torkoly Jr to the canvas! Kuiva pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Torkoly Jr has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jarna Kuiva!
A victorious Jarna Kuiva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SMASH: Kraag vs Rawse     
Date:   Nov 28, 2020
#R1#
Kuiva lands an overhand right.
Camara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Camara moves in looking to clinch but Kuiva pushes him off.
Kuiva just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuiva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camara manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Camara closes the distance and pushes Kuiva back into the cage.#TD2#
Camara pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Camara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuiva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Camara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuiva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Camara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuiva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Camara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuiva defends well.#T1#
Camara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Camara is looking for a triangle but Kuiva pushes his legs off easily.
Kuiva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Camara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Camara has an active guard here but Kuiva has managed to pass into half guard.
Camara keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2##SUB2#
Camara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuiva pulls his head out easily.
Camara wants to improve his position but Kuiva is controlling well. #SUB2#
Camara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Camara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuiva pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Kuiva seems content to control.#SUB2#
Camara actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Camara has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuiva is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Kuiva seems content to control.#SUB2#
Camara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuiva wants to free his trapped foot but Camara is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Camara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Camara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuiva pulls his head out easily.
Camara wants to control but Kuiva is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Camara slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kuiva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Camara is looking for a triangle but Kuiva pushes his legs off easily.
Kuiva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Camara pulls Kuiva in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Camara pushes a forearm under Kuiva's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kuiva is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raymundo Camara!
Raymundo Camara spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: The Island Season 11, 185 lbs, Round 3     
Date:   Oct 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuiva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kuiva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Shamrock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shamrock tries to pull guard but Kuiva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Shamrock ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shamrock no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Shamrock looking for a guillotine here but Kuiva defends easily. #SUB#
Shamrock isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kuiva stacks Shamrock 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 Kuiva!
Shamrock on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shamrock tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock wants to control but Kuiva postures up.
Kuiva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shamrock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Shamrock sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shamrock trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Shamrock looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Shamrock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuiva pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Shamrock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Shamrock looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Shamrock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Shamrock looking for submissions off his back.
Shamrock wants to control but Kuiva is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Shamrock has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kuiva escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kuiva!
Kuiva wants to control but Shamrock is keeping him busy.
Shamrock is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Shamrock is trying to control Kuiva's posture but Kuiva avoids it.
Kuiva has control of an arm but Shamrock manages to advance to Kuiva's back!#SUB#
Shamrock is looking for the choke from the back position but Kuiva is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Kuiva fending off the submission attempt from Shamrock. #SUB#
Kuiva is trying to defend against the choke here but Shamrock has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Shamrock Tightens the hold and Kuiva taps out furiously! Shamrock displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stan Shamrock!
A relieved looking Stan Shamrock 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: The Island Season 11, 185 lbs, Round 2     
Date:   Oct 09, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuiva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Souza darts in trying to clinch
and Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Souza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuiva tests Souza's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuiva.
Kuiva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Souza fails with the takedown
and Kuiva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Souza thinking.
Kuiva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Souza tries to clinch up
and Kuiva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuiva swings for the body but Souza moves out of range.
Souza takes one on the button.#T1#
Kuiva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Souza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kuiva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Souza manages to avoid it.
Souza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuiva 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.
No luck for Souza with that takedown attempt.
Kuiva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuiva with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Ronaldo Souza has been cut.
Souza misses with a body shot.
Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuiva manages to avoid it.
Kuiva takes a swing at Souza's ribcage but misses.
Souza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuiva finds it's way round the side to connect with Souza's head.
Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuiva.
Jarna Kuiva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Souza throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kuiva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Souza misses with a takedown
and Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Souza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuiva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kuiva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Souza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Kuiva lands a glancing blow to the side of Souza's head.
Kuiva jabs Souza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Souza looks to throw a body kick
and Kuiva counters with a nice body shot.
Kuiva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Souza rather than just go for the knockout.
Souza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kuiva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Souza.
Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Souza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Kuiva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Souza fails with the takedown
and Kuiva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuiva throws a hook but Souza blocks it.
Kuiva lands a jab-cross combination.
A shot to the liver by Kuiva. Beautiful body shot.
Kuiva looks to throw the jab but Souza is out of range.
Souza attempts a counter takedown but Kuiva avoids it well and moves away.
Kuiva misses with an uppercut.
Kuiva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Souza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kuiva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Souza at a distance.
A lazy body kick from Souza
and Kuiva counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheers as Kuiva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Souza doesn't seem phased though.#KD2#
Kuiva lands a left and a right that send Souza crashing to the mat, dazed. Kuiva thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Souza is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza misses the body punch
and Kuiva counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Souza badly! He tries to strike back but Kuiva puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Souza out cold! Oh man, Souza will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jarna Kuiva!
A victorious Jarna Kuiva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: The Island Season 11, 185 lbs, Round 1     
Date:   Oct 08, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuiva lands a jab to Kraig's midsection.
Kuiva lands with an overhand left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kraig.
Nice jab there from Kuiva.
A jab from Kuiva does it's job there.
Kraig tries to clinch
and Kuiva counters with a nice uppercut.
Kraig shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kuiva counters with a series of strikes. Kraig will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kraig with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kuiva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Kraig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice uppercut there from Kuiva.
Kraig shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Kuiva to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Kuiva throws a good cross that connects.
Kuiva lands with an overhand left.
Kuiva with a nice cross.
Kraig seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Kuiva shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Kraig is backing up but Kuiva catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Kraig covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Kuiva Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarna Kuiva!
After winning the bout, Jarna Kuiva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: G | 49     
Date:   Sep 27, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kuiva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuiva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mack looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuiva lands a right hook to the body.
Kuiva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mack.
Mack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuiva.
Mack wants to counter the offense by Kuiva and move into the clinch position.
Mack gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kuiva counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyrone Mack 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.
Kuiva displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mack misses with a combination
and Kuiva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuiva throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Kuiva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuiva.
Mack looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kuiva throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Mack crashing down! Mack tries to stagger back to his feet but Kuiva just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Mack asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarna Kuiva!
After winning the bout, Jarna Kuiva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: G | 45     
Date:   Sep 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godoi misses with a body shot.
Godoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuiva manages to avoid it.
Godoi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Godoi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuiva.
Godoi misses with the combination.
Kuiva has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Godoi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuiva lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Guilherme Godoi has been cut.
Godoi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Godoi throws an off balance right hand
and Kuiva counters with a three punch combo that has Godoi backing up. Godoi nods at Kuiva to acknowledge the strikes.
Godoi throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuiva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A lazy left from Godoi finds it's target.
Kuiva lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Godoi throws a hook to the side of Kuiva's head but Kuiva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuiva throws a series of punches but Godoi avoids them all with ease.
Godoi misses with a looping right.#T1#
Godoi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Godoi throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuiva counters with a nice uppercut.
Godoi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuiva.
Godoi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Godoi throws a body punch but Kuiva moves out of range.
Godoi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuiva.
Kuiva sizes up Godoi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Godoi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Godoi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuiva.
Kuiva blocks a jab.
Kuiva tries to bum rush Godoi with a series of wild strikes but Godoi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Godoi. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
A cross from Godoi lands.
Godoi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuiva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Godoi misses with a hook
and Kuiva counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuiva. That snapped Godoi's head back.
Kuiva tries to move into range but Godoi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab by Godoi.
Godoi misses with a left hand
and Kuiva counters with a left to the body.
Kuiva blocks a jab.
Kuiva looks to land a left hand but Godoi moved out of range nicely.
Godoi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kuiva misses with a hook. Godoi ducked under it nicely.
Godoi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Godoi lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circling - Kuiva throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Godoi scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Godoi. Kuiva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Godoi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuiva. Kuiva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kuiva throws a body punch but Godoi moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Godoi misses its target.
A shot to the body from Godoi misses
and Kuiva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Godoi scores with a punch to the head.
Godoi misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuiva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Godoi thinking.
A jab from Kuiva finds it's way through Godoi's defenses.
Godoi connects with a crisp jab.
Godoi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kuiva throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Godoi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Godoi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuiva moves away from the strike by Godoi.
It seemed like Kuiva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Godoi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Godoi throws out a loose jab but Kuiva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godoi looks to throw the jab but Kuiva is out of range.
Godoi misses with a wild body shot.
Kuiva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kuiva with a hook.
Godoi lands a nice looking body shot.
Kuiva misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Godoi misses its target.
Kuiva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Godoi.
Kuiva throws out a counter right but Godoi avoids it with no problem.
Godoi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Godoi throws a jab when Kuiva was well out of range.
Godoi punishes Kuiva's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Godoi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuiva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Godoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuiva manages to avoid it.
Godoi lands a jab to Kuiva's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Guilherme Godoi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Guilherme Godoi'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#
Godoi misses with a wild body shot.
Godoi swings widly with a right hand
and Kuiva counters with a straight right hand.
Guilherme Godoi is winning the standup battle so far.
Godoi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Godoi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuiva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuiva misses with a hook
and Godoi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Godoi looks to land a left hand but Kuiva moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Godoi. Kuiva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Godoi misses the body punch
and Kuiva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuiva lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godoi swings widly with a right hand
and Kuiva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuiva moves away from the strike by Godoi.
Godoi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuiva.
Godoi misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kuiva to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Kuiva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kuiva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuiva lands with a good body shot.
Godoi throws a hook to the side of Kuiva's head but Kuiva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Godoi throws a hook to the side of Kuiva's head but Kuiva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuiva throws out a counter right but Godoi avoids it with no problem.
Godoi misses with a body shot
and Kuiva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuiva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Godoi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuiva at a distance.
Kuiva lands a nice hook to Godoi's body. Godoi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Godoi tries to move into range but Kuiva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuiva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuiva takes a swing at Godoi's ribcage but misses.
Godoi swings widly with a right hand
and Kuiva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Kuiva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kuiva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Godoi punishes Kuiva's body with a nice straight punch.
Godoi moves out of range of the strikes.
Godoi throws a right hand that Kuiva ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuiva also avoids with ease.
Godoi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuiva.
Godoi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Godoi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Godoi looks to throw the jab but Kuiva is out of range.
Godoi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Kuiva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kuiva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Godoi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuiva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuiva. Godoi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Godoi misses with a straight left.
Guilherme Godoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godoi misses with a body punch
and Kuiva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Godoi takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Godoi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Godoi misses with a hook
and Kuiva counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Godoi is rocked!
Godoi misses with an uppercut
and Kuiva counters with a huge left! Godoi is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kuiva isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Godoi from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kuiva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarna Kuiva!
After winning the bout, Jarna Kuiva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: G | 38     
Date:   Aug 30, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mongrel throws a shot from downtown. Kuiva moves away and avoids it.
Kuiva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mongrel lands with a nice body punch.
Kuiva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mongrel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A shot to the body from Mongrel misses
and Kuiva counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuiva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mongrel blocks a jab.
Mongrel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuiva connects with a looping right hand.
Mongrel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mongrel swings for the body but Kuiva moves out of range.
Mongrel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mongrel lands a jab.#T1#
Mongrel throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuiva counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Kuiva misses.
Mongrel just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuiva digs a good hook to Mongrel's body.
Kuiva throws a lazy uppercut
letting Mongrel counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Mongrel takes the fight into the clinch.
Mongrel lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuiva backwards.
Mongrel tries to work over Kuiva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuiva lands a right hand.
Kuiva blocks a body shot from Mongrel.
Kuiva has had enough of the clinch but Mongrel keeps him there for the moment.
Mongrel lands a shot to the body.
Mongrel keeps control of Kuiva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuiva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mongrel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Mongrel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mongrel scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuiva has a couple of punches blocked by Mongrel.
Mongrel lands a right hand.
Mongrel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head punch on the inside from Kuiva fails to land.
Kuiva letting Mongrel take a breather here.
Kuiva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mongrel backwards.
Kuiva lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuiva.
Still in the clinch, Kuiva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mongrel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuiva's efforts to push away.
Mongrel tries to work over Kuiva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mongrel scores with a shot to the side of Kuiva's head.
Kuiva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3#
Mongrel digs a right hand underneath Kuiva's ribcage. Kuiva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuiva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mongrel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mongrel throws a head punch that misses.
Kuiva misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuiva tries to circle away but Mongrel has him pinned against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Mongrel.
Mongrel blocks a body shot from Kuiva.
Mongrel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuiva trying to land knees to the body.
Mongrel is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuiva.
A right hook to the body lands for Mongrel.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mongrel.
Kuiva is breathing heavily.
Mongrel leaning against his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mongrel.
Kuiva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Mongrel lands a nice uppercut.
Kuiva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Mongrel.
Kuiva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mongrel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuiva's elbow.
Kuiva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mongrel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mongrel lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuiva backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuiva has a couple of punches blocked by Mongrel.
Mongrel misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuiva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuiva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mongrel backwards.
Mongrel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Mongrel.
A short right from Mongrel on the inside.
A short right from Mongrel on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Mongrel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kuiva moves out of range as Mongrel strikes.
Jab by Mongrel.
Mongrel connects with a single shot there.
Mongrel misses with a right hand
and Kuiva counters with a two punch combo.
John Mongrel seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Mongrel forces Kuiva back against the cage and clinches.
Kuiva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kuiva misses with a punch on the inside.
Mongrel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mongrel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kuiva has a couple of punches blocked by Mongrel.
Mongrel swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Kuiva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mongrel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuiva.
Kuiva throws a hook to the side of Mongrel's head but Mongrel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mongrel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mongrel misses with a body punch
and Kuiva counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Kuiva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mongrel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mongrel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuiva.
Kuiva is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mongrel throws a jab when Kuiva was well out of range.
Mongrel scores with a nice head shot.
Mongrel digs a good hook to Kuiva's body.
Mongrel throws an off balance right hand
and Kuiva counters with a straight right hand.
Mongrel jabs Kuiva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mongrel misses the jab.
Kuiva misses with a right hand
and Mongrel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mongrel blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Mongrel misses the target.
Kuiva swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Mongrel has knocked Kuiva down with a huge combo! Mongrel steps away and waves a wobbly Kuiva back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Kuiva is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mongrel lands with a right that hurts Kuiva. Kuiva looks to clinch but Mongrel throws a short knee that drops Kuiva. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). John Mongrel!
Our winner, John Mongrel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: G | 35     
Date:   Aug 22, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horse throws a nice looking combination but Kuiva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuiva.
Horse is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kuiva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Horse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuiva circles away quickly and effectively.
Horse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Horse tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kuiva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuiva misses the jab.
Horse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Horse catches Kuiva right on the button with a cross.
Kuiva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horse.
Horse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuiva.
Horse seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kuiva lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Kuiva throws a hook but Horse avoids it easily.
Kuiva moves out of range of the strikes.
Horse scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Horse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Horse misses with a hook.
Crazy Horse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horse punishes Kuiva's body with a nice straight punch.
Horse cracks Kuiva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Horse misses with a body shot.
Kuiva just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuiva thuds a left hand into Horse's body.
Kuiva throws an overhand right that lands on Horse's shoulder, as Horse tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Horse looks to land a combination but Kuiva avoids it well.
Kuiva missing with a left hand there. Horse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horse tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuiva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuiva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Horse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuiva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horse takes one to the chin there.
Kuiva misses with a hook.
A jab lands there for Horse.
Horse lands with a straight right. Kuiva didn't see that one coming.#KD2#
Kuiva drops Horse with a beautiful combination! Horse stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kuiva is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Horse is rocked!
Kuiva lands a brutal uppercut that launches Horse off his feet! Horse tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jarna Kuiva!
Jarna Kuiva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: G | 32     
Date:   Aug 15, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuiva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shamrock closes the distance but Kuiva moves to the side
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuiva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#It looks like Stan Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuiva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Kuiva throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuiva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shamrock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shamrock throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuiva was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Kuiva throws out a counter right but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Shamrock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuiva misses with the head strike.
Shamrock lands a nice uppercut.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of Kuiva's head. #T1##TD#
Shamrock decides to pull guard.
Shamrock on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shamrock tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Shamrock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuiva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuiva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Shamrock looking for subs off his back but Kuiva has passed one foot through into half guard.
Shamrock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuiva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuiva's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Shamrock looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Kuiva taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stan Shamrock!
Stan Shamrock retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Stan Shamrock, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: G | 28     
Date:   Aug 01, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horse lands a jab to Kuiva's midsection.
Horse just misses with a punch to the body.
Horse scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Horse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horse is looking to clinch but Kuiva is avoiding it.
It seemed like Kuiva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Horse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuiva.
Horse throws a body punch but Kuiva moves out of range.
Kuiva swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Horse to counter with a crisp jab.
Horse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuiva throws a hook but Horse avoids it easily.
Kuiva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Horse.
Horse connects with a crisp jab.
Jab from Horse.#T1#
Horse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuiva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Horse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horse tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Horse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horse slips under a jab from Kuiva.
The fighters circling - Horse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuiva! But no joy.
Horse connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuiva. Kuiva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kuiva moves forwards but Horse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuiva just misses with a punch to the body.
Crazy Horse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horse throws an overhand right that lands on Kuiva's shoulder, as Kuiva tries to avoid the shot.
Horse throws a looping overhand right but Kuiva ducks down to avoid it.
Kuiva circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Kuiva to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Kuiva lands the left hand.
Horse doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuiva circles away.
Horse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuiva was well out of range. Poor timing from Horse.
Horse throws a hook but Kuiva blocks it.
Horse misses with a looping right.#CL#
Horse instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horse takes a shot to the head.
Kuiva struggles to land a body shot inside as Horse controls his hands.
Kuiva misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuiva.
Kuiva doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Kuiva has a couple of punches blocked by Horse.
Kuiva blocking some punches.
Kuiva tries to work over Horse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Horse struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuiva controls his hands.
Horse is working Kuiva over against the cage.
Kuiva gets through Horse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Horse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuiva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horse's elbow.
Kuiva blocking some punches.
Kuiva tries to break free but Horse pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Horse on the inside. #BC2#
Kuiva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horse slips under a jab from Kuiva.
Horse's corner calls for a 1-2. Horse obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kuiva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuiva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kuiva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Horse counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
The fighters circling - Kuiva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horse thuds a left hand into Kuiva's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horse misses with an uppercut.
Kuiva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Horse.
Kuiva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Horse throws a right hand that misses
and Kuiva counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Horse moves into the clinch.
Horse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuiva digs a right hand underneath Horse's ribcage. Horse let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuiva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Horse misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuiva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Horse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Horse tries to throw a body punch but Kuiva avoids it by throwing Horse back against the cage.
Kuiva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crazy Horse dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kuiva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Horse tests Kuiva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuiva throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Horse moves into the clinch.
Kuiva lands a shoulder strike.
Horse throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuiva.
Horse lands a shot to the body.
Kuiva working aggressively here.
Horse managing to block the knees to the body from Kuiva.
Horse throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Kuiva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuiva can do to turn this around?
Horse wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuiva takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Horse looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Horse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Horse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horse. #BC2#
Kuiva breaks from the clinch.
Horse lands an overhand right.
Horse throws out a powerful jab.
Horse lands with a cross.
Crazy Horse is winning the standup battle so far.
Horse scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kuiva walks into a jab.#T2#
Horse tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kuiva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuiva throws an overhand right that lands on Horse's shoulder, as Horse tries to avoid the shot.
Kuiva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Horse misses.
Kuiva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Horse tries to clinch there but Kuiva circles away.
Nice defenses there by Horse.
Kuiva swings away with a body shot that misses
and Horse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuiva throws a counter combo.
Kuiva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horse.
Horse misses the shot to the body.
Kuiva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Horse misses with a body punch
and Kuiva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Horse pushes Kuiva up against the cage in a clinch.
Horse misses with some punches. #BC2#
Kuiva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuiva throws a shot from downtown. Horse moves away and avoids it.
Kuiva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horse wants to clinch.
Kuiva tests Horse's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Horse is rocked!#T4#
A shot to the liver by Kuiva. Beautiful body shot.
Oh Horse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuiva finds Horse's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Horse flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Kuiva lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Horse will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jarna Kuiva!
Jarna Kuiva thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: G | 24: Krylov x Zhao     
Date:   Jul 18, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prince misses with a takedown
and Kuiva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Prince with a poor takedown
and Kuiva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Prince with a poor takedown
and Kuiva counters with a left to the body.
Jarna Kuiva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Prince.
Prince tries for a takedown but Kuiva circles away easily
letting Kuiva counter with a right hand.
Jab by Kuiva.
Prince misses with a takedown
and Kuiva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuiva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kuiva works Prince's body with a nice hook.
Prince with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kuiva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Prince looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prince fails with the takedown
and Kuiva counters with a left and a right that stings Prince.
Kuiva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Prince doesn't seem bothered though.
Prince shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kuiva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Kuiva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Prince under the eye.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Kuiva! Prince is backing up but he can't get away as Kuiva lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Prince and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jarna Kuiva!
Jarna Kuiva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: G | 20: McGraugh x Krylov     
Date:   Jul 08, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarnut avoids the body shot from Kuiva.
Tarnut takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kuiva throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #KD#
Tarnut feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kuiva sprawling to the canvas! Kuiva rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tarnut finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Jarna Kuiva has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuiva cracks Tarnut with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kuiva moves away from the strike by Tarnut.
Tarnut closes the distance but Kuiva moves to the side
and Kuiva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tarnut tries to clinch but Kuiva moves away
and Kuiva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Tarnut moves into the clinch.
Kuiva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarnut's elbow.
Tarnut lands a left hand.
Kuiva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kuiva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tarnut has Kuiva pressed against the cage, preventing Kuiva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Tarnut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tarnut working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Kuiva.
Kuiva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Kuiva. #BC2#
Kuiva manages to break the clinch.
Kuiva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tarnut connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuiva scrambles back to his feet.
Abamun Tarnut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarnut misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuiva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tarnut fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Tarnut clinches.
Tarnut struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuiva controls his hands.
Kuiva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuiva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tarnut cracks Kuiva with a nice body shot.
Kuiva throws a punch but it's blocked by Tarnut. #T2#
Tarnut lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tarnut's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuiva misses with some punches. #BC2#
Kuiva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuiva looks to throw the jab but Tarnut is out of range.
Tarnut moves out of range as Kuiva strikes.
Tarnut lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tarnut wants to clinch.
Tarnut tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuiva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Kuiva.
Kuiva circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Kuiva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Kuiva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tarnut lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kuiva looks to throw the jab but Tarnut is out of range.
Kuiva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tarnut.
Kuiva works over Tarnut's head and body with a nice combination.
Tarnut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuiva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kuiva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tarnut on the side of the head.
Kuiva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tarnut looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tarnut lands with a right hand.
Tarnut seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarnut rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuiva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Tarnut tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tarnut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tarnut closes the distance but Kuiva moves to the side
and Kuiva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tarnut throws an off balance right hand
and Kuiva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tarnut takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tarnut swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kuiva counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tarnut throws a body punch but Kuiva moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarnut looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarna Kuiva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarna Kuiva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tarnut throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuiva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tarnut misses with a few strikes there.
Kuiva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Tarnut backs off Kuiva throws a huge counter combo but Tarnut manages to avoid it all.
Jarna Kuiva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tarnut walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kuiva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kuiva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC2#Tarnut is rocked!
Kuiva swats away the attempt to clinch by Tarnut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarnut misses the body punch
and Kuiva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Tarnut is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuiva stuns Tarnut with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tarnut seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Kuiva scores with a nice strike.
Kuiva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tarnut scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tarnut takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tarnut tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuiva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tarnut throws a looping overhand right but Kuiva ducks down to avoid it.
Kuiva jabs at Tarnut's body.
Tarnut cracks Kuiva with a good jab.
Kuiva loads up on a big right hand but Tarnut slips the punch.
Tarnut misses with an uppercut
and Kuiva counters with a nice uppercut.
Tarnut misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuiva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuiva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuiva scores with a jab to the head.
Tarnut takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Tarnut closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tarnut scores with a shot to the side of Kuiva's head.
Tarnut softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuiva lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Kuiva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tarnut walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tarnut on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tarnut is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kuiva misses with a straight right.
Kuiva lands a body shot. #T3#
The crowd cheers as Tarnut lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuiva doesn't seem phased though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuiva, as that shot connected.
Kuiva's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuiva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tarnut throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuiva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Tarnut has closed the distance and engaged Kuiva in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuiva.
Kuiva has had enough of the clinch but Tarnut keeps him there for the moment.
Kuiva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tarnut.
Kuiva misses with a body punch.
Kuiva misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarnut misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tarnut blocks a body shot from Kuiva.
Tarnut working aggressively here. #T4#
Tarnut lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuiva misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kuiva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tarnut misses with a hook
and Kuiva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuiva scores with a hook to the body. Tarnut takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tarnut tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Kuiva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuiva connects with the punch.
Kuiva misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Tarnut misses the target.
Kuiva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuiva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Tarnut clinches up with Kuiva and pushes him back against the cage.
Tarnut lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuiva backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarna Kuiva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jarna Kuiva'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#
Tarnut tries to clinch
and Kuiva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tarnut looks to clinch
and Tarnut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tarnut throws an off balance right hand
and Kuiva counters with a straight right hand.
Tarnut looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tarnut takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Tarnut has managed to clinch.
Tarnut misses with the head strike.
Tarnut misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kuiva.
Tarnut doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuiva blocks an uppercut.
Kuiva tries to throw a body punch but Tarnut avoids it by throwing Kuiva back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarnut.
Kuiva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tarnut working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Tarnut blocks a body shot from Kuiva.
Tarnut digs a right hand underneath Kuiva's ribcage. Kuiva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tarnut lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuiva backwards.
Kuiva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Kuiva breaks from the clinch.
Tarnut throws a hook but Kuiva avoids it easily.
Tarnut tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuiva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tarnut is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tarnut takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuiva ducks under a wild hook from Tarnut.#T2#
Tarnut throws an off balance right hand
and Kuiva counters with a series of strikes. Tarnut will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kuiva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kuiva counters with a nice uppercut.
Tarnut misses with an uppercut.
Tarnut tries to clinch up but Kuiva circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Tarnut fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kuiva, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuiva tries to throw a body punch but Tarnut avoids it by throwing Kuiva back against the cage.
Tarnut working aggressively here. #BC2#
Kuiva breaks the clinch.
Tarnut scores with a punch to the head.
Tarnut tries to clinch
and Tarnut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Tarnut tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kuiva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kuiva connects with a body shot that sends Tarnut's belly button to the back.
Good exchange - Kuiva coming out on top.
Abamun Tarnut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarnut takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuiva lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Tarnut goes down and covers up as Kuiva starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarna Kuiva!
A very excited looking Jarna Kuiva made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: G | 17: Camara x SanKing     
Date:   Jun 28, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuiva scores with a nice strike.
Olsen looks to land a left hand but Kuiva moved out of range nicely.
Olsen tries to clinch
and Kuiva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuiva 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.
Olsen shoots in but Kuiva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kuiva lands a really nice looking cross but Olsen seems unphased.
Olsen has been working on his balance at Armored Fitness & Sparring, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kuiva.
Kuiva lands a body shot.
Olsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Olsen tries to move into range but Kuiva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuiva lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kuiva leaves Olsen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kuiva connects with a looping right hand.
Olsen slips a straight right by Kuiva.
Kuiva lands with a cross.
Kuiva connects with a nice looking jab.
Olsen moves forwards but Kuiva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuiva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1##CL#
Olsen moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Kuiva breaks from the clinch.
Olsen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kuiva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Olsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olsen dodges the punch combination from Kuiva.
Olsen slips under a jab from Kuiva.
Olsen fails with a takedown attempt.
Olsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuiva.
Olsen is looking to counter punch.
Good exchange - Kuiva coming out on top.
Kuiva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Olsen gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olsen controlling the position.
Olsen is looking to take a break and control but Kuiva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Olsen works to advance to full mount. Kuiva defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Olsen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kuiva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Olsen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Kuiva is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Olsen locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Kuiva is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johan Olsen!
Johan Olsen retains his middleweight title!
Johan Olsen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: G | 14: Chukwu x Vladez     
Date:   Jun 20, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mckean swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kuiva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mckean misses with a left hand
and Kuiva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Craig Mckean has been cut.
Mckean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mckean throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuiva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mckean misses with a looping right.
Craig Mckean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Kuiva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mckean doesn't seem phased though.
Mckean misses with an uppercut. Kuiva saw that one coming.
Kuiva blocks a jab.
A big right from Mckean misses.
Mckean scores with a hook.
Mckean definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mckean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuiva.
A little jabbing left from Kuiva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuiva scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#Mckean is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Kuiva cracks Mckean with a big right hand and Mckean goes down!
Oh Mckean is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mckean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kuiva is controlling him.
Mckean wants to control but Kuiva passes easily into half guard.
Mckean is trying to control but can't.
Kuiva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Mckean tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kuiva has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Mckean tries to buck Kuiva off but he can't manage it.
Mckean seems to have got his legs back now.
Mckean on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mckean tries to get out of the position.
Kuiva avoids the attempt from Mckean to control.
Mckean is trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mckean tries to hold on but Kuiva pushes him away.
Mckean is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kuiva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mckean squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #T2#
Mckean tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mckean is working hard here to advance position.
Mckean wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mckean is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Mckean wants to hold on but Kuiva pushes him away.
Mckean is working to get back to half guard.
Mckean wants to control but Kuiva is having none of it.
Kuiva controlling the pace for now.
Mckean is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kuiva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mckean tries to hold on but Kuiva pushes him away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mckean is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
You get the feeling that Mckean really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Mckean is working to get back to half guard.
Mckean wants to control but Kuiva is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarna Kuiva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Mckean's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##KD2#
Nice combo by Kuiva! Oh, that's hurt him - Mckean falls to the canvas and Kuiva follows him into side control.
Kuiva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mckean is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kuiva taking a breather here.
Mckean tries to improve position but can't.
Mckean tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T1#
Mckean wants to get back to his feet.
Kuiva keeps control of the position easily here as Mckean tries to buck him off.
Mckean trying to control but not successfully.
Mckean is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
I really don't envy Mckean right now.
Mckean wants to control his opponent's hands but Kuiva gets his hands free.
Mckean is trying to get back to his feet but Kuiva has full control of the position and if anything, Mckean has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mckean is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kuiva.
Kuiva is hanging on to Mckean's back as he tries to escape.
Mckean is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Mckean's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T3#
Kuiva controls the position.
Mckean is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kuiva trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mckean doesn't escape.
Mckean wants to get back to his feet.
Mckean trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Mckean right now.
Mckean is trying to get back to his feet but Kuiva has full control of the position and if anything, Mckean has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mckean tries to escape the position.
Kuiva controlling the position well here. Mckean rolled but Kuiva kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mckean is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kuiva has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mckean's body.
Mckean wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mckean is trying to get back to his feet but Kuiva has full control of the position and if anything, Mckean has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarna Kuiva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Craig Mckean'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#
Kuiva throws a right hand that Mckean ducks under and follows up with a left that Mckean also avoids with ease.
Kuiva tries to bum rush Mckean with a series of wild strikes but Mckean uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot lands for Mckean.
Kuiva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mckean.
Mckean throws a body shot but no joy.
Mckean keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mckean misses with a looping right.
A jab from Mckean misses.
Kuiva scores with a one two! Mckean had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mckean lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Mckean misses.
Kuiva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mckean throws a body punch but Kuiva moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kuiva misses.
Mckean looks to land a left hand but Kuiva moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Mckean swings widly with a right hand
and Kuiva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuiva ducks under a wild hook from Mckean.
Mckean throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kuiva to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuiva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mckean.
Mckean misses the jab.
Kuiva throws a looping overhand right but Mckean ducks down to avoid it.
Mckean rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuiva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Craig Mckean's cut is getting worse.
Mckean getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mckean lands a lovely overhand right.
Mckean throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuiva.
Mckean misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Kuiva counters with a big uppercut that knocks Mckean off his feet! Kuiva dives into side control looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mckean is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mckean struggling a bit here.#T2#
Kuiva controls the position.
Kuiva is continuing to stall.
Mckean wants to control but Kuiva postures up.
Mckean is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kuiva is controlling him well.
Kuiva happy to just control the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Nice jab there from Kuiva.
Mckean misses with a right hand
and Kuiva counters with a three punch combo that has Mckean backing up. Mckean nods at Kuiva to acknowledge the strikes.
Mckean loads up on a big right hand but Kuiva slips the punch.
Mckean misses the jab.
A big left from Mckean misses.
Mckean missing with a left hand there. Kuiva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuiva ducks under a wild hook from Mckean.
Mckean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuiva.
Mckean misses with a hook
and Mckean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Craig Mckean's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mckean throws a looping overhand right but Kuiva ducks down to avoid it.
Mckean throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mckean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Mckean throws a jab when Kuiva was well out of range.
Kuiva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mckean throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kuiva to counter with a crisp jab.
Mckean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jarna Kuiva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mckean misses with a left hand
and Kuiva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mckean on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kuiva slips a jab from Mckean.
Kuiva lands a two punch combo.
Mckean takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mckean misses with a hook
and Kuiva counters with a nice body shot.
Kuiva moves out of range as Mckean strikes.
Kuiva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mckean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuiva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mckean throws the left hand but Kuiva avoids the punch easily.
Mckean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuiva.
Craig Mckean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Kuiva.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jarna Kuiva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kuiva 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarna Kuiva!

Jarna Kuiva thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: G | 10: Jackson x Zaitoun     
Date:   Jun 06, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horse darts in trying to clinch
and Kuiva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horse gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kuiva swats away the attempt to clinch by Horse.
Kuiva throws a lazy right hand but Horse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Kuiva.
Horse tries to clinch up but Kuiva circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and Kuiva tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuiva ducks under a wild hook from Horse.
Kuiva is looking to counter punch.#T1##CL2#
Horse closes the distance and clinches.
Horse working aggressively here.
Horse looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuiva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Horse backwards.
Horse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuiva blocking some punches.
Horse lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuiva backwards.
Horse scores with a shoulder strike.
Horse gets through Kuiva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Horse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuiva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Kuiva breaks the clinch.
Horse moves out of range of the strikes.
Horse closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kuiva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Horse throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuiva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horse misses with a hook.
Kuiva missing with a left hand there. Horse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Horse has managed to clinch.
Horse lands an uppercut.
Kuiva looking to stall.
Horse blocks a body shot from Kuiva.
Kuiva working hard to break the clinch.
Horse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuivas head.
Kuiva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Horses head.
A head punch on the inside from Kuiva fails to land.
Horse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuiva wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
Horse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Horse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuiva working hard to break the clinch.
Kuiva has had enough of the clinch but Horse keeps him there for the moment.
Horse displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kuiva up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Horse fails to land.
Kuiva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Horse avoids it.
Kuiva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuiva blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Horse.
Horse lands with a light punch inside.
Horse blocking some punches.
Kuiva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Horse swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuiva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuiva tries to circle away but Horse has him pinned against the cage.
Horse lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Kuiva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Horse lands a right hand.
Kuiva misses with the head strike. #BC#
Kuiva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horse misses with a two punch combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Kuiva misses its target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Horse tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Horse gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Horse gets through Kuiva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Horse scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuiva struggles to land a body shot inside as Horse controls his hands.
A short left from Horse. #BC#
Kuiva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horse dips to his left and cracks Kuiva with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crazy Horse dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Horse misses with an uppercut. Kuiva saw that one coming.
Horse misses with a left hand
and Kuiva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Horse thinking.
Horse just misses with a punch to the body.
Horse tries to clinch but Kuiva moves out of range.
Jarna Kuiva is winning the standup battle so far.
Horse misses with a left hand
and Horse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Horse is rocked!
Kuiva knocks out Horse with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Kuiva before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Kuiva picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jarna Kuiva!
Jarna Kuiva thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: G | 8: Camara x Nosferatu     
Date:   May 30, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Gek.
Kuiva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuiva defending well as Gek loads up on a big left hand.
Gek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kuiva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gek takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gek closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Remy Gek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuiva misses with a straight left.
Gek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuiva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kuiva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuiva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuiva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Gek.
Gek lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuiva staying out of range there.
Gek misses with an uppercut
and Kuiva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gek throws an overhand right that lands on Kuiva's shoulder, as Kuiva tries to avoid the shot.
Gek swings widly with a right hand
and Kuiva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Remy Gek has been cut.#T1#
Gek misses the shot to the body.
Gek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuiva manages to avoid it.
Gek tries a low kick but Kuiva avoids it.
Kuiva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gek misses with a wild combination.
Gek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuiva is looking for a counter combo.
Kuiva moves out of range as Gek throws a body kick.
Gek fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kuiva checks it well.
It looked like Kuiva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuiva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gek.
Kuiva moves out of range of the leg kick from Gek.
Gek is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kuiva.
Gek throws a leg kick
and Kuiva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuiva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gek moves away.
Kuiva swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Gek misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kuiva counter with a right hand.
Gek misses with a body kick.
Kuiva cracks Gek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuiva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gek throws a head kick that misses.
Kuiva throwing a counter right hand but Gek manages to avoid it.
Kuiva slips under a jab.
Kuiva avoids the body shot from Gek.
Gek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gek scores with a jab to the head.
Kuiva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gek moves away.
Kuiva lands a body shot.
Gek misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuiva counters with a series of strikes. Gek will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gek looks winded!
Kuiva lunges at Gek with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gek's hand.
Gek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Kuiva tests Gek's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Gek is rocked!
Gek misses with a lunging right hand
and Gek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gek is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuiva finish him?
Kuiva cracks Gek with a hook to the temple - Gek is on wobbly legs here! Kuiva swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Gek falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kuiva wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jarna Kuiva!
During a confident post fight interview, Jarna Kuiva thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Gladius | 6: McGraugh x TMaker     
Date:   May 20, 2020
#R1#
Kuiva leaves Olsen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Olsen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Olsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuiva was well out of range. Poor timing from Olsen.
Nice defenses there by Olsen.
Olsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuiva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Olsen at a distance.
Kuiva throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuiva as he avoids it easily.
Kuiva lands with a good body shot.
Kuiva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Olsen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Olsen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kuiva is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Johan Olsen!
After the fight, Johan Olsen 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: Gladius | 4: McKean vs Salim     
Date:   May 09, 2020
#R1##CL2#
Kuiva moves into the clinch.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kuiva tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuiva backwards.
Kuiva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kuiva with a jab.
Jones tries to clinch up but Kuiva circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuiva dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Kuiva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dalton Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kuiva moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuiva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuiva throws a head punch that misses.
Kuiva lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Kuiva throws a head punch that misses.
Jones letting Kuiva take a breather here.
Kuiva effectively controlling the action here.
Kuiva swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuiva lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Kuiva scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Kuiva darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kuiva.
Kuiva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kuiva misses with some punches. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuiva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuiva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuiva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones tries to clinch there but Kuiva circles away.
Jones misses the jab.
Kuiva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Kuiva fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kuiva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Kuiva scores with a punch to the head.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Kuiva is out of range.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuiva moves away.
Kuiva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuiva scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Kuiva forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Kuiva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuiva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jones had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice cross by Kuiva.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuiva.
Jones throws a series of punches but Kuiva avoids them all with ease. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones misses with a hook
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuiva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kuiva feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Kuiva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Kuiva has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kuiva fails to land.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuiva tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kuiva. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuiva dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Kuiva cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarna Kuiva dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuiva.
Kuiva scores with a nice head shot.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones takes a swing at Kuiva's ribcage but misses.
Kuiva avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left and a right from Kuiva both land. Nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuiva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jarna Kuiva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuiva lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Kuiva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1##CL2#
Kuiva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kuiva to keep the fight standing.
Kuiva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Kuiva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Kuiva tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Kuiva back against the cage.
Kuiva lands with a light punch inside.
Kuiva pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Kuiva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuiva lands an uppercut.
Jarna Kuiva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kuiva fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Jones throws a hook but Kuiva blocks it.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Kuiva moved out of range.
Kuiva unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuiva circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuiva is looking for the big counter here.
Kuiva might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuiva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Kuiva scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jones throws a series of punches but Kuiva avoids them all with ease.
Jones misses with a double jab
letting Kuiva counter with a right hand.
Dalton Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Kuiva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuiva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuiva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Kuiva moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Kuiva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuiva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuiva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuiva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Kuiva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuiva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Kuiva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuiva scores with a shot to the body.
Kuiva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuiva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Kuiva displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kuiva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Kuiva moves away from the strike by Jones.
Kuiva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kuiva connects with a crisp jab.
Kuiva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones throws a right hand that Kuiva ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuiva also avoids with ease.
Kuiva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones tries to bum rush Kuiva with a series of wild strikes but Kuiva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuiva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones misses with a combination
and Kuiva counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarna Kuiva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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#
Kuiva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones throws a series of punches but Kuiva avoids them all with ease.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones tries to bum rush Kuiva with a series of wild strikes but Kuiva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuiva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kuiva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Kuiva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuiva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones looks to land a combination but Kuiva avoids it well.
Kuiva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Kuiva moves into the clinch.#BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuiva.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuiva scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Donk. Kuiva catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Kuiva cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuiva! But no joy.
Jones takes one on the button.
Jones misses with a body punch
and Kuiva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuiva's corner calls for a 1-2. Kuiva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kuiva.
Kuiva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuiva throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kuiva misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Jones tries to bum rush Kuiva with a series of wild strikes but Kuiva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuiva.
Kuiva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Kuiva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kuiva avoids the body shot from Jones. #CL2#
Kuiva clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuiva has double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones has Kuiva pushed against the cage.#T3#
Kuiva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuiva just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuiva's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kuiva duly obliges.
Kuiva works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kuiva works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuiva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T4#
Kuiva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuiva circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Kuiva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jarna Kuiva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Kuiva.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Kuiva saw that one coming.
Kuiva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Kuiva closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Kuiva keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuiva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Nice straight punches there by Kuiva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuiva.
Dalton Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones looks to land a combination but Kuiva avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jarna Kuiva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kuiva 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarna Kuiva!

Jarna Kuiva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Dalton Jones stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was a tough opponent, and I just got to get better.'.

 

 
 
 
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