Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C304: Marley vs Anderson II
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Chai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Savisto takes the fight into the clinch.
Savisto misses with a body punch.
Savisto looking to throw knees to the head but Chai is blocking nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Savisto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Savisto fails to land.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Savisto.
Savisto tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Savisto working hard to break the clinch.
Chai avoiding damage as Savisto throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Savisto misses with the head strike.
Savisto tries to break free but Chai pushes him back against the cage.
Savisto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chai misses with a knee strike.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Savisto has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Savisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Savisto tries to pull guard but Chai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Savisto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chai misses with a knee strike.
Savisto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Savisto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Savisto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Savisto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Savisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savisto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chai pushes Savisto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Savisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Savisto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chai.
Chai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Savisto looks winded!
Savisto takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Savisto successfully pulls guard.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savisto is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Chai stays in close to Savisto's body and controls the position.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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!
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Savisto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Savisto is trying to keep Chai in close.
Savisto wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Savisto is looking for a triangle here but Chai uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T3#
Savisto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Savisto trying to control from the bottom.
Savisto is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Savisto wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Savisto actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Savisto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savisto is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Chai. No joy for Savisto on that attempt.
Ghost Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasse Savisto.
Savisto fails with the takedown
and Chai counters with a good low kick that Savisto was not able to check.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savisto misses with a body punch
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savisto throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ghost Chai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Savisto misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
Chai throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Savisto instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Savisto working aggressively here.
Savisto tries to land knees in the clinch but Chai avoids the damage to the body.
Savisto is trying to pull guard but Chai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Savisto tries to circle away but Chai has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Savisto breaks the clinch.
Lasse Savisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savisto doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Chai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Chai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Lasse Savisto has been cut.
Savisto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Savisto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Savisto wants to take the fight to the mat but Chai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ghost Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasse Savisto.#TD2#
Savisto jumps into guard, dragging Chai to the mat.
Chai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Savisto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chai has passed into side control.
Savisto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Savisto is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Savisto is trying to work for a sweep but Chai has mounted him!
Savisto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Savisto looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Savisto wants to escape the position.
Savisto is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T3#
Savisto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Savisto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savisto can do to turn this around?
Ghost Chai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Savisto tries to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Savisto can't escape the position.
Savisto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Savisto tries to control the position but Chai now has his back.
You can see the frustration on Savisto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savisto is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Savisto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chai's guard. Nice work there by Savisto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ghost Chai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lasse Savisto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Savisto works Chai's body with a nice hook.
Lasse Savisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savisto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Savisto throws an off balance right hand
and Chai counters with a good low kick that Savisto was not able to check.
Savisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savisto throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Chai avoids the body shot from Savisto.
As Savisto backs away, Chai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Savisto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savisto shoots in but no luck this time.
Savisto misses with the combination.
Savisto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Savisto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A combination from Chai does no damage.
Savisto throws a counter combo.
Savisto lands with an overhand left.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savisto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Savisto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Savisto throws a sloppy body shot #KD#
and Chai counters with a crisp right hand that drops Savisto! Chai lets Savisto back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Savisto is rocked!
Savisto misses with a body punch
and Chai counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Savisto 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 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ghost Chai!
A victorious Ghost Chai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC 141 Savisto v Billingsly
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Savisto avoids the body shot from Billingsly.
Savisto blocks a jab.
Billingsly throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Savisto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Billingsly's guard.
Savisto throws a big elbow that misses.
Savisto trying to control but Billingsly is working from the bottom.
Savisto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Billingsly is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Savisto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Billingsly's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savisto trying to control but Billingsly is working from the bottom.
Savisto stays in close to Billingsly's body and controls the position.
Savisto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Billingsly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savisto.
Savisto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Savisto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Billingsly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savisto landing with the ground and pound.
Savisto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Savisto is looking to work some ground and pound but Billingsly has wrist control.
Savisto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savisto throwing strikes but missing.
Savisto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Billingsly keeping moving, preventing Savisto from controlling successfully. #T2#
Savisto preventing the sweep.
Savisto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Billingsly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savisto throws a big elbow that misses.
Savisto throws a big right hand that misses.
Savisto preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savisto stands and throws Billingsly's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Savisto grinds an elbow into Billingsly's temple.
Billingsly is working to avoid the ground and pound but Savisto connects with a decent elbow.
Savisto throws a strike aimed at the side of Billingsly's head but Billingsly avoids it well.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Billingsly takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Savisto looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Billingsly is avoiding damage well.
Billingsly is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Savisto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Savisto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Savisto lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Savisto trying to control the action but Billingsly is working from the bottom. #T4#
Savisto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Billingsly is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Savisto lands some shots froms side control.
Savisto lands a few punches from side control.#ROC#Billingsly is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Chad Billingsly has been cut.
Savisto lands a big left to the face of Billingsly, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Savisto and another - Billingsly is out! Savisto stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lasse Savisto!
Lasse Savisto retains his heavyweight title!
Lasse Savisto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC 130: Savisto v Mansour
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Mansour scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Savisto gets a takedown into half guard.
Savisto controlling the action here.
Savisto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mansour defending well though.
Savisto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mansour's head. #SUB#
Savisto in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mansour tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Savisto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lasse Savisto!
Lasse Savisto is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Lasse Savisto 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: DC 121 Babel v Savisto
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Babel throws a lazy uppercut
and Savisto counters with a straight right hand.
Savisto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Babel.
Savisto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Babel misses with a double jab
and Savisto counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Babel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babel fails to pull guard.
Savisto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Babel 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.
Savisto trying to land knees to the body.
Babel tries to pull guard but Savisto holds him up against the cage and eventually Babel drops back down to his feet.
Savisto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Babels head. #T1#
Babel is trying to pull guard but Savisto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nino Babel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savisto misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Savisto breaks the clinch. #CL#
Babel takes the fight into the clinch.
Babel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Babel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Savisto just stands there and leans against the cage.
Babel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Savisto smiles and moves away.
Savisto jabs Babel right on the nose. Babel blinks but takes it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Babel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Savisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Babel wants to clinch
and Savisto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Savisto looks to land a left hand but Babel moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Babel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Savisto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Babel defends it easily.
Savisto trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Babel pushing down on Savisto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Babel content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Babel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Babel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Savisto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Babel. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Babel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Savisto sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savisto trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Savisto dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Babel looks to throw the jab but Savisto is out of range.
Savisto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savisto swings for the body but Babel moves out of range.
Nino Babel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savisto missing with a left hand there. Babel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babel feinted with a counter takedown.
Savisto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Savisto.#TD#
Babel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Savisto looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Savisto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Savisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savisto is staying active underneath Babel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Babel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Savisto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Babel. #T1##SUB#
Babel is working for a submission of some sort.
Babel is thwarting Savisto's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Babel wants to work for an arm triangle but Savisto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Savisto has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Savisto trying to control but Babel postures up. #SUB#
Babel is looking for a kimura here.
Savisto is looking for a sweep. Babel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babel passes to full mount!
Babel is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Savisto is in real trouble.
Savisto wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Savisto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Babel. #T4#
Babel is hanging on to Savisto's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Savisto is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Babel gets his way!
Babel not allowing Savisto to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Babel working for a choke but Savisto reverses nicely into Babel 's guard. #SUB#
Babel looking for a guillotine here but Savisto defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nino Babel dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Savisto misses its intended target.
Babel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Savisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babel tries to clinch up
and Babel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Savisto tries to bum rush Babel with a series of wild strikes but Babel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Savisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A jab lands there for Savisto.
Babel wants to clinch up but Savisto keeps it at a distance.
Savisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Babel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Savisto's half guard.#SUB2#
Savisto looking for submissions off his back.
Babel is looking to advance position but Savisto won't allow it. #T2#
Babel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Savisto is looking to improve his position.
Babel is pressing down on Savisto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Savisto is holding on for now.
Babel is thwarting Savisto's attempts to control the position.
Savisto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3##SUB#
Babel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Savisto dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Babel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Savisto passes Babel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Babel trying to hold on to Savisto's head to control him but Savisto postures up. #SUB#
Babel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Babel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Babel trying to control from the bottom.
Savisto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Babel is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Babel wants to control but Savisto is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse Savisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Savisto 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Savisto!
A very excited looking Lasse Savisto 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: DC 115: Vinge v Vale Queiroz
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Savisto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Billingsly misses the target.
Savisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billingsly.
Savisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Billingsly is just out of range.
Billingsly throws an off balance right hand
letting Savisto counter with a right hand.
Billingsly lands a lovely overhand right.
Savisto lands a nice shot to the body.
Billingsly throws a series of punches but Savisto moves out of range.
Savisto feinted with a counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Savisto. Those never looked like landing.
Billingsly misses with a hook
and Billingsly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billingsly.
Savisto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice body punch from Billingsly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billingsly looks to land a right hand but Savisto moved out of range.
Savisto is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
A head kick misses from Billingsly.
Savisto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Billingsly misses the jab.
Savisto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Billingsly sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Savisto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Billingsly is looking to regain half guard here but Savisto keeps moving and retains side control.
Savisto trying to control the action but Billingsly is working from the bottom.
Savisto fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Savisto working the strikes but Billingsly uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Savisto working over Billingsly with some ground and pound. Billingsly looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Savisto is trying to control the action in half guard but Billingsly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savisto throwing shots but Billingsly is blocking nicely.
Savisto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Billingsly defending well though.
Billingsly is trying to get back to full guard.
Savisto content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savisto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Billingsly wants to get back to full guard.
Savisto trying to control the action but Billingsly is working from the bottom.
Savisto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savisto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Billingsly is looking to improve his position.
Savisto is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Billingsly is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Savisto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Savisto's back!
Savisto just trying to survive but Billingsly is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Savisto is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Billingsly controlling the positon.
Savisto is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T4#
Billingsly trying to control.
Savisto tries to escape the position.
Billingsly is looking to control Savisto but Savisto is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Savisto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Billingsly's guard. Nice work there by Savisto.
Savisto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Billingsly is keeping the position for now.
Billingsly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Billingsly seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Billingsly 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Savisto dominated that round.
That's time! Savisto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Savisto takes a swing at Billingsly's ribcage but misses.
Billingsly throws a hook but Savisto blocks it.
Billingsly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Savisto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Billingsly, as that shot connected.
Savisto avoids the body shot from Billingsly.
Billingsly slips a jab from Savisto.
Savisto tries to clinch but Billingsly is having none of it.
Billingsly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savisto throwing a counter right hand but Billingsly manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billingsly misses the body punch
and Savisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billingsly.
Savisto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A head kick misses from Billingsly. #T1#
Billingsly with a hook.
Billingsly lands a nice looking body shot.
Savisto fails to land with a series of punches.
Chad Billingsly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savisto avoids the body shot from Billingsly.
Chad Billingsly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Billingsly misses with a wild body shot.
Billingsly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savisto shoots in for a double leg but Billingsly sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Savisto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Savisto.
Billingsly throws the left hand but Savisto avoids the punch easily.
Billingsly tries to clinch but Savisto moves away
and Savisto counters with a nice body shot.
Billingsly misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Billingsly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Savisto misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billingsly misses with a straight left.
Savisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Billingsly releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Billingsly looks to clinch
and Savisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Billingsly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savisto manages to avoid it.
Billingsly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savisto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Billingsly misses with a body shot.
Billingsly looks to score with a jab to the body but Savisto is just out of range.
Savisto misses with an uppercut. Billingsly saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Billingsly! But no joy.#T3#
Billingsly lands a body shot.
Billingsly looks to land a right hand but Savisto moved out of range.
Billingsly connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Savisto throws a big shot that misses.
Billingsly ducks under a wild hook from Savisto.
Billingsly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Savisto scores with the left hand. Billingsly knows he should have avoided that one.
Savisto moves away from the strike by Billingsly.
No joy there for Savisto, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Billingsly lands a two punch combo.
Billingsly jabs Savisto right on the nose. Savisto blinks but takes it well.
Savisto with a poor takedown
and Billingsly counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savisto walks into a jab.
Billingsly moves into range and connects with a jab.
Billingsly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Savisto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Billingsly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savisto manages to avoid it.
Savisto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Billingsly slips a straight right by Savisto.
Savisto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Billingsly counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Savisto thinking.
Savisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Billingsly throws out the jab.
Savisto throwing a counter right hand but Billingsly manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Billingsly 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Billingsly looks to land a right hand but Savisto moved out of range.
Billingsly misses with a hook
letting Savisto counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Billingsly. That snapped Savisto's head back.
Savisto throws a right hand that Billingsly ducks under and follows up with a left that Billingsly also avoids with ease.
Billingsly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savisto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Savisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billingsly misses with a wild body shot.
Savisto throwing a counter right hand but Billingsly manages to avoid it.
Donk. Billingsly catches Savisto right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Billingsly.
Savisto lands the left hand.
Savisto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Chad Billingsly has been cut.#T1#
Billingsly throws a shot to the body.
Billingsly scores with a nice head shot.
Billingsly misses with a shot to the body
and Savisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Billingsly catches Savisto right on the button with a cross.
Billingsly lands a right hook to the body.
Billingsly looks to throw the jab but Savisto is out of range.
Savisto shoots for a double leg takedown but Billingsly sprawls well. He's pushed Savisto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Savisto walks into a jab.
Billingsly misses with a shot to the body
and Savisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savisto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Billingsly throws a sloppy head kick and Savisto moves out of range easily.
Chad Billingsly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Savisto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Savisto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Billingsly is trying to improve his position.
Savisto wants to control but Billingsly is keeping him busy.
Billingsly is looking for a sweep.
Savisto is trying to ground and pound but Billingsly uses the momentary lack of control by Savisto to regain half guard.
Savisto missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Billingsly wants to get back to full guard.
Billingsly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Billingsly 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.
Savisto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Billingsly trying to keep a closed guard but Savisto is proving a slippery customer.
Savisto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Savisto is working Billingsly over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Savisto landing some decent shots from guard.
Savisto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Savisto wants to control from the top but Billingsly keeps moving.
Savisto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Billingsly's head.
Billingsly wants to sweep here but Savisto controlling him for the moment.
Savisto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savisto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Savisto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Billingsly's head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lasse Savisto!
Lasse Savisto thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 101: Dye v Bradley
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sasaki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Savisto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Savisto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A quick step to the side and Savisto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savisto throws a body punch but Sasaki moves out of range.
Savisto slips a straight right by Sasaki .
Sasaki tries to score with a low kick but Savisto moves his leg out of the way.
Savisto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sasaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Savisto lands a lovely overhand right.
Sasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Savisto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sasaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Savisto.
Sasaki misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Savisto counters with a shoot takedown. Sasaki fights it but they end up in guard.
Savisto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savisto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sasaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savisto is one step ahead there.
Savisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Sasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sasaki wants to get back to his feet but Savisto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Savisto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT#It looks like Haise Sasaki has been cut.
Sasaki is pulling down on Savisto's head to control his posture.
Savisto is pushing down on Sasaki 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sasaki is fighting to maintain full guard but Savisto has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Savisto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savisto prevents Sasaki from improving his position.
Sasaki controlling the position well.
Sasaki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Savisto is working for a kimura but Sasaki is defending it quite comfortably.
Savisto throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sasaki to regain full guard.
Sasaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Savisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Sasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Savisto landing some decent shots from guard.
Savisto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savisto looking to sit in guard and control but Sasaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Savisto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sasaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sasaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB#
Savisto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sasaki has passed into half guard!
Savisto is looking to control Sasaki 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savisto avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Savisto actively working from the bottom here.
Savisto has a hand on Sasaki 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sasaki takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savisto is looking to improve his position but Sasaki isn't that keen on the idea.
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 Lasse Savisto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Haise Sasaki 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Savisto defending well as Sasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Sasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sasaki misses the jab.
Sasaki delivers a nice body kick.
Sasaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sasaki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sasaki .
Sasaki throws the left hand but Savisto avoids the punch easily.
Savisto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Savisto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sasaki lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasaki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Savisto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Savisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sasaki .
Savisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sasaki throws out the jab.
Savisto misses with a hook. Sasaki ducked under it nicely.
Sasaki scores with the left hand. Savisto knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Savisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sasaki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Savisto with a body shot.
Sasaki tries to land a front kick but Savisto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savisto.
Savisto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sasaki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Savisto thuds a left hand into Sasaki 's body.
Sasaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Savisto lands a head shot.
Savisto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sasaki missing with a left hand there. Savisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savisto is looking to counter punch.
Savisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Savisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sasaki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Savisto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sasaki .#T2#
Sasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Savisto misses with a body shot.
Sasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Savisto.
Savisto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sasaki .
An inside leg kick from Sasaki misses.
Savisto throws a good cross that connects.
Sasaki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Savisto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Savisto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Lasse Savisto has been cut.
A big right from Sasaki misses.
Nice sprawl there from Sasaki as Savisto shoots in.
Sasaki cracks Savisto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sasaki throws a right hand that misses
and Savisto counters with a one-two to the body.
Savisto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Savisto.
Lasse Savisto is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Sasaki misses. #T3#
Sasaki misses with a left hand
enabling Savisto to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Haise Sasaki 's cut even more.
Sasaki lands a jab to the head.
Savisto throws a hook but Sasaki blocks it.
Sasaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Savisto.
Sasaki looks to throw a body kick
enabling Savisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Sasaki misses with a two punch combination.
Savisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sasaki manages to avoid it.
Savisto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sasaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sasaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savisto.
Savisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sasaki manages to avoid it.
Savisto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sasaki circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasse Savisto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sasaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sasaki throws out a loose jab but Savisto uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Savisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sasaki .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sasaki tried to score with a low kick but Savisto checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Savisto misses its target.
A left lands for Sasaki .
Haise Sasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savisto throws a body punch but Sasaki moves out of range.
Savisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savisto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Savisto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Savisto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sasaki finds it's way round the side to connect with Savisto's head.
Sasaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savisto throws out a loose jab but Sasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savisto.
Savisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sasaki moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Sasaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lasse Savisto will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sasaki misses with a lunging right hand
letting Savisto counter with a right hand.
Sasaki slips under a jab.
Savisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left lands for Savisto.
Sasaki is looking to chop away at Savisto's legs.
Sasaki throws a front kick aimed at Savisto's knee but Savisto avoids it well.
Savisto's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Savisto duly obliges.
Sloppy strikes from Savisto. Those never looked like landing.
Sasaki scores with a punch to the head.
Savisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sasaki moves away.
Sasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Savisto defending well as Sasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Savisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Savisto is looking to wear down Sasaki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savisto misses with a hook
and Sasaki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab from Savisto.#T1#
Sasaki throws a hook to the side of Savisto's head but Savisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sasaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Savisto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Savisto.
Savisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Sasaki is just out of range.
Savisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sasaki .
Sasaki avoids the body shot from Savisto.
Savisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sasaki .
Savisto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sasaki connects with an inside leg kick.
Savisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Savisto.
Savisto lands a lovely overhand right.
Savisto lands with a shot to the body.
Savisto ducks under a wild hook from Sasaki .
Savisto moves forwards but Sasaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.#KD2#
Sasaki drops Savisto with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Savisto looks back up at him and smiles so Sasaki waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Haise Sasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC2#Savisto is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sasaki . Savisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Savisto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Savisto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Savisto seems to have got his legs back now.
Savisto throws a body punch but Sasaki moves out of range.
Sasaki throws the left hand but Savisto avoids the punch easily.
Savisto looks to land a combination. Sasaki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sasaki .
Sasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Savisto is just out of range.
Savisto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sasaki on the side of the head.
Sasaki misses with a hook.
Sasaki throws a jab when Savisto was well out of range.
Savisto lands with a good body shot.
Savisto lands a nice looking body shot.
Sasaki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Savisto is out of range and Sasaki settles back down. #T3#
Sasaki misses the jab.
Sasaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Savisto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Savisto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savisto advances position into side control!
Sasaki is not content to let Savisto control the position.
Sasaki takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sasaki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Savisto off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Savisto right now.
Lasse Savisto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savisto is working hard here to advance position.
Savisto is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FF Forever, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Savisto turns into Sasaki and is now in his guard.
Savisto looking to pass the guard.
Savisto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lasse Savisto.
Well Savisto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DC 95: Bable v Savisto
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Babel throws a series of punches but Savisto avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Savisto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Savisto has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Babel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Savisto was covering up waiting for the punch and Babel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Babel wants to control from the top but Savisto keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babel passes Savisto's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Savisto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Savisto is staying active underneath Babel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Savisto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Savisto 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Babel's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Savisto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Babel wants to control but Savisto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Babel is trying is best to control the position here.
Savisto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Babel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Savisto is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Savisto working the head and body with strikes.
Babel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savisto.
Babel wants to control but Savisto is keeping busy. #SUB#
Babel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Babel is staying active underneath Savisto, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Babel trying to control here.
Babel is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Savisto controlling the pace.
Savisto trying to control from half guard but Babel is working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Savisto slips a nice elbow through Babel's hands, connecting with Babel's forehead.#SUB#
Babel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Babel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savisto is working away from the top position though.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Babel looking for submissions off his back.
Babel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Babel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savisto defends it easily.
Savisto distracts Babel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Babel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savisto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lasse Savisto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Babel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Babel closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Savisto on the inside.
Babel jumps guard but Savisto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Babel drags the fight down to the ground.
Savisto pushes down on Babel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Savisto thows a huge punch but Babel dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savisto is thwarting Babel's attempts to control the position.
Babel wants to get back to full guard.
Babel trying to control from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Savisto is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Babel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savisto pulls his head out easily.
Savisto wants to take a breather but Babel is having none of it. #SUB#
Babel actively working from the bottom here.
Babel is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Babel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Babel looking for submissions off his back.
Babel trying to control here.
Savisto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Babel trying to control from the bottom.
Savisto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Savisto throwing shots but Babel is blocking nicely.
Babel is looking to control Savisto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Babel avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Babel actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Savisto connects with a nice short shot to Babel's temple.
Savisto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Babel is refusing to be controlled, as Savisto sits in half guard.
Lasse Savisto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nice strikes from Savisto there. #T4#
Savisto is nestled in close to Babel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Savisto working Babel over with strikes.
Babel desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Savisto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Babel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Babel controlling the position for now.
Babel is looking to control Savisto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Babel avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savisto is nestled in close to Babel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Savisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Babel has a takedown stuffed.
Savisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Babel closes the distance and pushes Savisto back into the cage.
Babel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Savisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Babel uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Babel manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savisto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Savisto tries to free his leg and advance position but Babel is retaining full guard.
Savisto trying to control but Babel is working from the bottom.
Savisto works over Babel with some ground and pound from guard.
Savisto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Babel keeping moving, preventing Savisto from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Babel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Savisto wants to control from the top but Babel keeps moving.
Savisto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Babel is keeping the position for now.
Nino Babel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Babel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Babel controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Babel looking for subs off his back but Savisto has passed one foot through into half guard.
Babel is refusing to be controlled, as Savisto sits in half guard.
Savisto is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3##SUB#
Babel looking for submissions off his back.
Babel wants to control but Savisto is keeping busy.
Savisto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Babel wants to control but Savisto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Savisto.
Savisto is keen to just control but Babel is a slippery customer.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Babel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Savisto is working away from the top position though.
Savisto working the head and body with strikes.
Babel wants to control but Savisto is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Savisto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Babel defends it well. #SUB#
Babel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savisto pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savisto is keen to just control but Babel is a slippery customer.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DC 81 Farfan vs Savisto
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Savisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farfan throws out the jab.
Savisto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Farfan.
Farfan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Savisto misses with a combination
and Farfan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Farfan stuns Savisto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Farfan throws a nice looking combination but Savisto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Savisto misses with a hook
and Farfan counters with a stiff right hand.
Savisto digs a good body shot into Farfan's ribs.
Farfan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Farfan throws a head kick that misses.
Farfan throws a body punch but Savisto moves out of range.
Savisto moves out of range of the strikes.
Iago Farfan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Farfan misses with an uppercut
and Savisto counters with a stiff right hand.
Savisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farfan manages to avoid it.
Savisto wants to clinch but Farfan slips to the side
and Farfan counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Savisto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Farfan has one foot on Savisto's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Farfan tries to land a leg kick but Savisto saw it coming and moves away.
Savisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farfan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savisto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Farfan's hands.
Savisto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Farfan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savisto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Savisto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Farfan stuffs the takedown attempt from Savisto. Savisto gets slowly back to his feet.
Savisto slips under a jab from Farfan.
Farfan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savisto.
Nice cross by Savisto.
Farfan throws a low kick but Savisto avoids it.
Lasse Savisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savisto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Farfan just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Savisto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Savisto looking to throw knees to the head but Farfan is blocking nicely.
Savisto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Savisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Farfan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farfan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Savisto lands a body shot.
Farfan lands with a short shot to the head.
Farfan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Farfan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farfan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farfan prevents the takedown attempt.
Savisto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farfans head.
Savisto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Farfan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Iago Farfan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasse Savisto.
Savisto scores with a decent looking hook.
Savisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farfan.
An attempted straight right counter from Farfan misses the target.#T4#
Farfan jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Savisto feints and as Farfan raises his hands in defense, Savisto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Farfan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savisto.
Farfan keeping moving, preventing Savisto from controlling successfully.
Savisto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farfan is keeping the position for now.
Savisto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savisto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savisto looking to sit in guard and control but Farfan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Savisto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Farfan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Farfan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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 Iago Farfan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Farfan cracks Savisto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Lasse Savisto has been cut.
The fighters circling - Farfan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Farfan slips a straight right by Savisto.
A telegraphed right hand from Savisto misses the target.
Savisto fails to land with a series of punches.
Savisto throws a series of punches but Farfan moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfan throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Savisto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Farfan!
Savisto is looking to take a break and control but Farfan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Savisto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Farfan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Savisto in side control, throwing shots but Farfan defends.
Savisto prevents Farfan from escaping the position.
Savisto trying to control the action but Farfan is working from the bottom.
Savisto in side control, throwing shots but Farfan defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Savisto trying to control the action but Farfan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Savisto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Farfan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Savisto but great work by Farfan.#SU#
Farfan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Savisto lands with a cross.
Iago Farfan is winning the standup battle so far.
Savisto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Farfan throws a low kick, looking for Savisto's leg but Savisto calmly moves out of range.
Savisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Farfan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Farfan throws a leg kick but Savisto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Savisto walks into a jab.
Savisto takes a swing at Farfan's ribcage but misses.
Farfan slips a jab from Savisto.
A good leg kick by Farfan.
Savisto avoids a kick to the body.
Savisto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Farfan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savisto moves away.
Farfan slips under a jab from Savisto.
Farfan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Farfan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Farfan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Danga de danga de dang - Savisto scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Savisto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Farfan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Savisto lands a really nice looking cross but Farfan seems unphased.
Farfan thuds his right hand into Savisto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Savisto avoids the head kick by Farfan.
Farfan cracks a nice hook into Savisto's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Iago Farfan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lasse Savisto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Farfan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savisto.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savisto! But no joy.
A shot to the body from Farfan misses
and Savisto counters with a straight right hand.
Savisto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savisto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Farfan throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Savisto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Farfan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Savisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savisto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Farfan.
Savisto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick lands for Farfan.
A low kick from Farfan is predictable there
and Savisto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Savisto throws a body shot but no joy.
Savisto digs a good body shot into Farfan's ribs.
Farfan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Farfan wants it to stay on the feet.
Farfan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Savisto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A big left from Savisto misses.
Farfan misses with a body punch
and Savisto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Farfan throws a hook to the side of Savisto's head but Savisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Farfan is predictable there
and Savisto counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Farfan throws a body punch but Savisto moves out of range.
Farfan cracks Savisto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Farfan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Savisto counters with a nice body shot.
Farfan throws a jab but it's blocked by Savisto.
Savisto scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savisto wants to clinch but Farfan slips to the side
and Farfan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Savisto thinking.
Farfan throws a big shot that misses.
Savisto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Farfan.
Savisto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Savisto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Savisto misses with a two punch combination.
Farfan feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Farfan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savisto. #CL2#
Savisto moves into the clinch successfully.
Savisto can't find room to land a body shot as Farfan controls the action.
Farfan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Farfan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Farfan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savisto backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Farfan.
Farfan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Farfan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Farfan managing to block the knees to the body from Savisto.
Farfan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Farfan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savisto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Farfan.
Savisto moves away from the strike by Farfan.
Savisto with the counter takedown but Farfan avoids it easily.#T4#
Farfan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A shot to the liver by Savisto. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savisto lands a jab to Farfan's midsection.
Farfan connects with a looping right hand.
Farfan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Savisto is out of range. #KD#
Farfan cracks Savisto with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Savisto looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Farfan finish him? #ROC#Savisto is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Farfan.
Savisto is still on wobbly legs! Can Farfan finish him?
Savisto cracks a nice hook into Farfan's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iago Farfan clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Lasse Savisto's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Savisto lands with a hook. Farfan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Savisto seems to have recovered his senses.
A slow jab from Farfan misses its intended target.
Savisto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Farfan with a body shot.
Savisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Farfan doesn't seem bothered though.
Savisto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Farfan drops Savisto with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Savisto looks back up at him and smiles so Farfan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Savisto is rocked!
Farfan takes a swing at Savisto's ribcage but misses.
Savisto lands a nice shot that snaps Farfan's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farfan misses with a body punch
and Savisto counters with a left to the body.
Farfan misses with a body shot.
Savisto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Farfan takes a swing at Savisto's ribcage but misses.
Farfan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Farfan is just out of range.
Farfan thinks about countering with a body kick.
Farfan throws a solid leg kick but Savisto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Farfan.
Savisto throws out a counter right but Farfan avoids it with no problem.
Farfan throws a leg kick but Savisto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Farfan. That's going to slow Savisto down.
Savisto misses with a jab to the body
and Farfan counters with a solid body kick.
Savisto wants to clinch up but Farfan keeps it at a distance.
Savisto looks to score with a jab to the body but Farfan is just out of range.
Farfan throwing a counter right hand but Savisto manages to avoid it.
Farfan is looking to slow Savisto down with leg kicks. #T2#
Savisto lands a right hook to the body.
Farfan throws out a loose jab but Savisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savisto blocks a jab.
Savisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Farfan.
A head kick by Farfan misses
and Savisto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Farfan scores with a jab.
Savisto tries to close the distance and clinch but Farfan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Farfan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Savisto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Farfan counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Savisto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Savisto misses with a shot to the body
and Farfan counters with a stiff right hand.
Farfan cracks Savisto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Savisto is still on wobbly legs! Can Farfan finish him?
Savisto lands with a good body shot.
Farfan defending well as Savisto loads up on a big left hand.
Savisto seems to have recovered his senses.
Good standup being displayed there by Savisto as he connects with a hook.
Farfan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savisto.
Sloppy strikes from Farfan. Those never looked like landing.
Savisto checks a low kick from Farfan.#T4#
Farfan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Farfan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savisto tries to work over Farfan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savisto has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Farfan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Savisto can turn it around.
Farfan misses with a punch to the body.
Farfan misses with the head strike.
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!
Savisto crunches a lovely knee into Farfan's ribcage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Savisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savisto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Farfan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savisto's elbow.
Farfan lands with a light punch inside.
Farfan lands a body punch.
Farfan tries a body shot but Savisto blocks it.
You can see that Savisto has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Farfan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Savisto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iago Farfan had his way with Lasse Savisto in that round.
The cut man is working on Lasse Savisto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Savisto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lasse Savisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savisto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savisto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice jab there from Farfan.
Farfan moves out of range of the strikes.
Farfan throws a poor cross that misses
and Savisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savisto jabs at Farfan's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savisto misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Farfan throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Savisto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Savisto throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savisto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savisto with a nice head shot there.
Savisto pushing down on Farfan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Savisto prevents Farfan from standing back up.
Savisto working over Farfan with some ground and pound. Farfan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Savisto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Savisto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Farfan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savisto. #SUB2#
Savisto looking for a submission but Farfan manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt. #T2#
Savisto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savisto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savisto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ES#
Farfan pushes Savisto off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Farfan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Savisto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Farfan. That's going to slow Savisto down. #T3#
Savisto lands a jab to the head.
Savisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farfan.
Savisto swings for the body but Farfan moves out of range.
Savisto tries to clinch there but Farfan circles away.
A head kick misses from Farfan. #TD2#
Savisto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Farfan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Farfan wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Savisto manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Savisto lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Savisto with the ground and pound but Farfan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Farfan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Savisto is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Farfan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Farfan has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Savisto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Farfan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savisto throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iago Farfan!
Iago Farfan is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Iago Farfan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DC 69 Niaz vs Line
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Billingsly lands with a straight right. Savisto didn't see that one coming.
Savisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savisto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Billingsly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billingsly.
Billingsly cracks a nice hook into Savisto's ribs.
Billingsly 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.
Billingsly works Savisto's body with a nice hook.
Savisto jabs at Billingsly's body.
Savisto throws a series of punches but Billingsly avoids them all with ease.
Billingsly with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Billingsly with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Savisto misses the target.
Billingsly moves away from the strike by Savisto.
Billingsly throws a head kick but Savisto moves out of range.
Chad Billingsly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Billingsly misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Savisto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Savisto.
Savisto stands up over Billingsly, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Billingsly keeping moving, preventing Savisto from controlling successfully.
Billingsly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savisto throws a big right hand that misses.
Savisto trying to control but Billingsly is working from the bottom.
Savisto tries to free his leg and advance position but Billingsly is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Billingsly is trying to keep Savisto in close.
Savisto throwing strikes but missing.
Savisto wants to control from the top but Billingsly keeps moving.
Savisto pushes down on Billingsly's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Billingsly blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savisto.
Savisto working Billingsly over with strikes.
Savisto wants to take a breather but Billingsly is having none of it. #T3#
Savisto throwing shots but Billingsly is blocking nicely.
Savisto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Billingsly's head.
Billingsly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savisto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Savisto lands strikes from half guard.
Savisto lands with a punch from half guard.
Savisto working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Savisto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savisto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Savisto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Savisto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4##SUB2#
Savisto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Billingsly has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Savisto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Billingsly is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Savisto connects with a nice short shot to Billingsly's temple.
Savisto is nestled in close to Billingsly, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savisto throwing shots but Billingsly is blocking nicely.
Savisto trying to control the action but Billingsly is working from the bottom.
Billingsly tries to roll over but Savisto keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Savisto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A big right from Billingsly misses.
Billingsly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savisto.
Billingsly throws an overhand right that lands on Savisto's shoulder, as Savisto tries to avoid the shot.
Savisto feints the counter takedown.
Savisto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Savisto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Billingsly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Savisto counters with a nice uppercut.
Savisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Billingsly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savisto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billingsly staying out of range there.#CL2#
Savisto forces Billingsly back against the cage and clinches.
Billingsly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Billingsly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Billingsly lands a body shot. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Billingsly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Billingsly lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savisto.
Savisto blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Savisto pulls Billingsly into guard.
Savisto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Billingsly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Savisto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Billingsly defends it easily.
Billingsly stopping the sweep attempt from Savisto.
Savisto is looking to sweep but instead, Billingsly has passed into half guard.
Savisto is looking for a sweep. Billingsly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savisto trying to control from the bottom.
Savisto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Billingsly with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Savisto wants to control but Billingsly is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Savisto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savisto is looking to improve his position.
Savisto won't allow Billingsly to pass to mount.
Savisto is looking to improve his position.
Billingsly is trying to control the action in half guard but Savisto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savisto regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3##SUB2#
Savisto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Billingsly uses it to pass to side control.
Billingsly controls the position.
Savisto is looking for a sweep.
Savisto looking for a sweep but Billingsly has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Billingsly looking to control and managing it successfully.
Savisto is working to get back to half guard.
Savisto is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Billingsly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Savisto is trying to escape the mount.
Billingsly controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savisto tries to reverse the position but Billingsly maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Billingsly dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Billingsly misses the shot to the body.
Billingsly throws out a loose jab but Savisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savisto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Billingsly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savisto.
Savisto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Billingsly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Savisto counters with a stiff right hand.
Billingsly with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billingsly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billingsly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Billingsly swings for the body but Savisto moves out of range.
Billingsly throws out a loose jab but Savisto uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Savisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savisto throws the left hand but Billingsly avoids the punch easily.
Billingsly throwing a counter right hand but Savisto manages to avoid it.
Savisto tries to move into range but Billingsly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Billingsly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Savisto moves into the clinch.
Savisto lands a shot to the body.
Billingsly working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Savisto - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savisto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Savisto looking to throw knees to the head but Billingsly is blocking nicely.
Savisto tries a knee to the head but Billingsly blocks it.
Billingsly misses with a body punch.
Savisto lands a left hand.
Billingsly misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Savisto missing with knees to the body.
Savisto throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD2#
Savisto has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Billingsly uses from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billingsly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Savisto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Billingsly is aware though and is defending well.
Billingsly stopping the sweep attempt from Savisto.#SUB2#
Savisto working for a triangle but Billingsly defends it easily.
Billingsly looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Savisto working a defensive guard but Billingsly manages to pass into side control anyway.
Savisto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Billingsly's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Savisto gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Savisto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Billingsly won't allow Savisto to sweep him here.
Lasse Savisto has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Savisto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Billingsly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savisto is one step ahead there.
Savisto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Savisto preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savisto cracks Billingsly with a solid left hand.
Billingsly keeping moving, preventing Savisto from controlling successfully.
Savisto is working Billingsly over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lasse Savisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Savisto 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DC 64: McDade vs Niaz 2
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Savisto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ looks to land a combination but Savisto avoids it well.
Savisto is looking to counter punch.
Savisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Savisto with a body shot.
Einar KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ misses with a series of wild punches.
Savisto misses the shot to the body.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Savisto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savisto misses with a lunging right hand
letting KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ counter with a right hand.
Savisto ducks right into an uppercut from KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤.
Savisto cracks a nice hook into KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤'s ribs.
Savisto cracks KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ with a good jab.#T1#
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ tries to bum rush Savisto with a series of wild strikes but Savisto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and Savisto counters with a crisp one two that drops KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤! Savisto thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ to his feet! KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ is in big trouble!#ROC#KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ is rocked!#TD#
Savisto shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! KyrvÃ¤nsyylÃ¤ is unconscious as Savisto celebrates over his stricken foe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Lasse Savisto!
A very excited looking Lasse Savisto 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: DC 53: Thorn vs Licht
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Kowalski jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Kowalski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Savisto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kowalski is one step ahead there.
Kowalski trying to control but Savisto is working from the bottom.
Kowalski preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Savisto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kowalski stands up over Savisto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savisto looking for a sweep. Not yet Savisto, not yet.
Kowalski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kowalski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Savisto wants to sweep but no luck.
Kowalski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Savisto is looking for a triangle but Kowalski pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Kowalski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Savisto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kowalski lands a couple of elbows.
Kowalski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Savisto's head.
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but Savisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savisto trying to keep a closed guard but Kowalski is proving a slippery customer.
Kowalski cracks Savisto with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Savisto looking for a sweep. Not yet Savisto, not yet.
Kowalski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Savisto trying to keep a closed guard but Kowalski is proving a slippery customer.
Kowalski looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Kowalski postures up and lands a big shot to Savisto's brow.
Kowalski works over Savisto with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC#Savisto is rocked!
Savisto has control of Kowalski's left arm, preventing Kowalski from doing any damage.
Savisto is still in real trouble! Can Kowalski finish him?
Kowalski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Savisto seems to have recovered his senses.
Kowalski scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Savisto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Savisto is on top in guard. #REVB#
Savisto wants to pass the guard but Kowalski is keeping the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kowalski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Savisto's guard. #REVR##T3#
Kowalski looking to pass the guard.
Kowalski looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Savisto is looking for a triangle but Kowalski pushes his legs off easily.
Savisto trying to keep a closed guard but Kowalski is proving a slippery customer.
Kowalski stands up over Savisto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kowalski is in close to Savisto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kowalski working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Kowalski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savisto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kowalski has managed to get both his arms back between Savisto's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Kowalski lands a couple of elbows.
Savisto 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.
Kowalski landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Savisto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kowalski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kowalski postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Savisto's head off the mat! Savisto is out! He's out! Kowalski jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Peter Kowalski!
A very excited looking Peter Kowalski rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: DC 46: Thorn vs Savisto
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1#
Savisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Savisto darts in trying to clinch
and Thorn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Savisto gets a double leg takedown into Thorn's guard.
Savisto scoring with punches to the head and body. #ES#
Thorn has his feet on Savisto's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savisto. Thorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Thorn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thorn connects with a solid leg kick.
Savisto 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.#CL#
Thorn moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savisto tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Savisto back against the cage.
A short right from Thorn. #T1##BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Savisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savisto throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Thorn counters with a crisp right hand that drops Savisto! Thorn lets Savisto back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Lasse Savisto has been cut.
Savisto missing with a left hand there. Thorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savisto blocks a jab.
Savisto with the counter takedown but Thorn avoids it easily.
Savisto lands with a straight right. Thorn didn't see that one coming.
Haw Thorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorn lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savisto scores with a body shot.
Savisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorn paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Savisto looking to score a takedown here. Thorn is defending well but Savisto drives through and ends up in Thorn's guard.#T2#
Savisto stops Thorn from standing up.
Savisto scoring with some ground and pound.
Savisto is looking to work some ground and pound but Thorn has wrist control.
Savisto stops Thorn from standing up.
Savisto throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savisto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savisto scoring with some ground and pound. #ES#
Thorn has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Savisto has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Thorn breaks the clinch.
Thorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorn misses with a wild combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Savisto misses.#T3#
Savisto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Savisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Savisto's hands.
Thorn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Savisto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thorn doesn't seem bothered though.
Thorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Thorn. #T4#
Thorn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Savisto.
Savisto takes one on the button.
Thorn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Savisto at a distance.
Thorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savisto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Thorn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Savisto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thorn counters with a nice uppercut.
Savisto moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haw Thorn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lasse Savisto's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Thorn defending well as Savisto loads up on a big left hand.
Thorn swats away the attempt to clinch by Savisto.
Savisto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Savisto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thorn's waist but Thorn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Savisto off to one side.
Thorn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thorn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn staying out of range there.
Savisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Savisto misses.
Thorn misses with a straight right. #T1##CL#
Thorn pushes Savisto up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Savisto breaks the clinch.
Savisto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Haw Thorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasse Savisto.
Savisto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Savisto avoids the body shot from Thorn. #KD#
Thorn lands a big head kick that sends Savisto tumbling to the mat! Thorn takes a step backwards and waves Savisto back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Savisto is rocked!
Savisto throws an off balance right hand
and Thorn counters with a huge right that knocks Savisto out cold! Thorn is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haw Thorn!
Haw Thorn retains his heavyweight title!
Haw Thorn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC 35: Nyla vs Niaz
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Savisto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Skrzetuski is looking to land body kicks.
Skrzetuski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Savisto throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Savisto blocks the low kick.
Skrzetuski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Skrzetuski lands a nice hook to Savisto's body. Savisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Savisto has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Skrzetuski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Skrzetuski looks to throw a body kick
and Skrzetuski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Jan Skrzetuski has been cut.
Skrzetuski misses the body punch
and Savisto counters with a right hand to the body.
Savisto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Savisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skrzetuski.
Savisto attempts a counter takedown but Skrzetuski avoids it well and moves away.
Skrzetuski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skrzetuski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Savisto moves into the clinch.
Savisto blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Skrzetuski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Savisto lands a knee to the head.
Skrzetuski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Savisto missing with knees to the body. #TD#
Savisto jumps into guard, dragging Skrzetuski to the mat.
Savisto managing to control the position.
Skrzetuski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Savisto looking for a triangle here. Skrzetuski is fighting it but it looks tight! Savisto pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Skrzetuski is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lasse Savisto!
A relieved looking Lasse Savisto 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: DC 24: Savisto vs Fezzik
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Fezzik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savisto.
Fezzik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savisto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fezzik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fezzik fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Savisto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fezzik lands a jab.
Savisto swings widly with a right hand
and Fezzik counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice cross by Fezzik.
Fezzik throws the left hand but Savisto avoids the punch easily.
Fezzik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savisto.
Fezzik throws out a counter right but Savisto avoids it with no problem.
Lasse Savisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savisto ducks under a wild hook from Fezzik.
Fezzik connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fezzik fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Savisto on the side of the head.
Fezzik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savisto.
Fezzik looks to land a left hand but Savisto moved out of range nicely.
Savisto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Fezzik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Savisto doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Savisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Fezzik.
Savisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fezzik throws out the jab.
A cross from Savisto lands.
Fezzik works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Fezzik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savisto misses with a hook to the body
and Savisto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fezzik scores with a hook.
Savisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fezzik.
Savisto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fezzik counters with a nice uppercut.
Savisto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Savisto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fezzik throws out the jab.
Savisto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Savisto as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fezzik.#T2#
Savisto misses with the combination.
Savisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fezzik.
Fezzik buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fezzik is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Savisto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Savisto throws a looping overhand right but Fezzik ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Fezzik misses the target.
Fezzik throws out a loose jab but Savisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savisto throws a series of punches but Fezzik avoids them all with ease.
Savisto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fezzik misses the jab.
Fezzik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fezzik misses the jab.
Savisto seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Savisto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fezzik.#TD#
Savisto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fezzik to the ground. Savisto is now in Fezzik's guard.
Savisto looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Savisto working some strikes from top position.
Savisto prevents Fezzik from getting back to his feet.
Savisto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Savisto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fezzik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savisto is looking to work some ground and pound but Fezzik has wrist control.
Savisto looking to pass the guard.
Fezzik is trying to control the position but Savisto postures up.
Savisto scoring with some ground and pound.
Savisto tries to free his leg and advance position but Fezzik is retaining full guard.
Savisto throws an elbow that misses. Fezzik uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Savisto's guard. Nice move by Fezzik!#REVB#
Fezzik won't allow Savisto to sweep him here. #T4##SUB#
Fezzik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fezzik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fezzik is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Fezzik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savisto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fezzik has managed to get both his arms back between Savisto's legs - danger averted.
Fezzik trying to control but Savisto is working from the bottom.
Fezzik won't allow Savisto to sweep him here. #SUB#
Savisto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fezzik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savisto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fezzik has managed to get both his arms back between Savisto's legs - danger averted.
Fezzik controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hassan Fezzik dominated that round.
That's time! Savisto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A low kick lands for Fezzik.
Some wild striking there from Fezzik.
Fezzik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savisto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fezzik swivels and escapes.
Fezzik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fezzik stuffs the takedown.
Savisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Fezzik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savisto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fezzik throws the left hand but Savisto avoids the punch easily.
Savisto slips a jab from Fezzik.
Savisto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savisto. Fezzik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savisto misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Fezzik misses with a hook. Savisto ducked under it nicely.
Savisto misses with a two punch combination.
Savisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fezzik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot by Fezzik.
Savisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Savisto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savisto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Savisto.
Savisto moves away from the strike by Fezzik.
Savisto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Savisto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fezzik misses with a looping left.
Savisto ducks under a wild hook from Fezzik.
A little feinted left hand from Savisto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fezzik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fezzik throws a hook to the side of Savisto's head but Savisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savisto feinted with a counter takedown.
Fezzik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Fezzik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savisto.
Fezzik attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savisto misses with a two punch combination.
Savisto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Savisto does it's job there.
Fezzik throws a hook but Savisto avoids it easily.
Savisto moves away from the strike by Fezzik.
Savisto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big right from Fezzik misses.
Savisto stuns Fezzik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hassan Fezzik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fezzik slips a jab from Savisto.
Fezzik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fezzik throws an overhand right that lands on Savisto's shoulder, as Savisto tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fezzik. That's going to slow Savisto down.
Savisto takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Savisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fezzik was well out of range. Poor timing from Savisto.
Savisto misses with a wild body shot.
Savisto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasse Savisto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fezzik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Savisto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Savisto, as that shot connected.
Fezzik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savisto manages to avoid it.
Savisto blocks a jab.
Fezzik connects with a solid leg kick.
Savisto tries for a takedown but Fezzik circles away easily
and Fezzik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Savisto throws a body punch but Fezzik moves out of range.
Savisto moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
A big right from Fezzik misses.
Savisto feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Fezzik gets caught flat footed, as Savisto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savisto tries to free his leg and advance position but Fezzik is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savisto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fezzik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savisto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fezzik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Savisto lands a couple of digs.
Savisto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES2#
Fezzik uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Savisto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hassan Fezzik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Savisto misses with a hook.
Lasse Savisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savisto connects with a body shot.
Fezzik takes one to the chin there.
Fezzik throws a low kick but Savisto avoids it.
Savisto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Savisto slips under a jab from Fezzik.
Fezzik misses with a hook. Savisto ducked under it nicely.
Savisto throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A big right from Savisto misses.
A big right from Fezzik misses.
Fezzik lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fezzik lands a head shot.
Savisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fezzik.
Savisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fezzik.
Savisto throws a nice looking combination but Fezzik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Savisto lands with a shot to the body.
Fezzik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Savisto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Savisto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fezzik.
Savisto tries to counter with a takedown but Fezzik is quick to defend against it.
Fezzik looks to land a left hand but Savisto moved out of range nicely.
Savisto throwing a counter right hand but Fezzik manages to avoid it.
Fezzik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fezzik misses with a looping right.
Savisto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Savisto.#CUT#It looks like Hassan Fezzik has been cut.
Hassan Fezzik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fezzik's corner calls for a 1-2. Fezzik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fezzik throws a jab but it's blocked by Savisto.
Savisto misses with a hook. Fezzik ducked under it nicely.
Savisto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Savisto.
Savisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Fezzik misses with an uppercut.
Fezzik moves out of range as Savisto strikes.
Fezzik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Savisto throws the left hand but Fezzik avoids the punch easily.
Fezzik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fezzik throws a lazy right hand but Savisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fezzik needs to keep his hands up - Savisto had a free shot at his head there.
Fezzik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fezzik avoids the body shot from Savisto.
Fezzik on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Savisto moves away from the strike by Fezzik. #TD#
Savisto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Savisto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fezzik is keeping the position for now.
Savisto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fezzik works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Fezzik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savisto.
Savisto wants to pass the guard but Fezzik is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savisto won't allow Fezzik to sweep him here.
Savisto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savisto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savisto forces his way into half guard.
Ground and pound from Savisto. #ES2#
Fezzik makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Savisto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fezzik counters with a good low kick that Savisto was not able to check.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Good leg kick by Fezzik.
Savisto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fezzik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fezzik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Savisto.
Savisto throws a poor cross that misses
and Fezzik counters with a stiff right hand.
Savisto lands with a cross.
Hassan Fezzik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fezzik moves out of range as Savisto strikes.
Nice defenses there by Fezzik.
Savisto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fezzik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savisto needs to keep his hands up - Fezzik had a free shot at his head there.
Fezzik ducks under a wild hook from Savisto.
Savisto misses with a hook to the body
enabling Fezzik to counter with a crisp jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hassan Fezzik!
A very excited looking Hassan Fezzik 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: DC Sunday Sesh 6
Date: Jan 08, 2023

#R1#
Savisto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sinisterra throws a head kick that misses.
Savisto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Savisto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Savisto seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sinisterra slips under a jab.
Savisto walks into a jab.
Sinisterra takes a swing at Savisto's ribcage but misses.
Lasse Savisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sinisterra swinging wildly here.
Savisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sinisterra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sinisterra lands a jab-cross combination.
Sinisterra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savisto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sinisterra counters with a one-two to the body. #CUT2#It looks like Lasse Savisto has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sinisterra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Savisto circles away quickly and effectively.
Savisto misses with a hook
and Sinisterra counters with a leg kick.
Sinisterra has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Savisto is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A big right from Savisto misses. #T1#
Sinisterra fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Savisto.
Savisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Sinisterra.
Savisto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Savisto misses with a double jab
and Sinisterra counters with a nice uppercut.
Savisto connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Savisto drives through and clinches with Sinisterra against the cage.
Sinisterra is looking to break free of the clinch but Savisto has double underhooks.
Savisto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from Sinisterra. #BC2#
Sinisterra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sinisterra throws a half hearted mid kick.
Savisto tries to clinch up but Sinisterra circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Sinisterra as Savisto shoots in.
Sinisterra's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Savisto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sinisterra scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Sinisterra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #KD#
Savisto cracks Sinisterra with a big right hand and Sinisterra goes down!#ROC#Sinisterra is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sinisterra wants to stand up but Savisto is controlling him.
Sinisterra is still in real trouble! Can Savisto finish him?
Savisto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sinisterra is trying to keep Savisto in close.
Sinisterra seems to have recovered his senses.
Savisto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savisto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savisto won't allow Sinisterra to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Sinisterra is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sinisterra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Savisto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sinisterra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Savisto wants a takedown.
Sinisterra tries to break free but Savisto pushes him back against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Sinisterra breaks the clinch.
Savisto misses with an uppercut.
Savisto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sinisterra misses with a combination #KD#
and Savisto lands a stunning uppercut that sends Sinisterra to the mat!
Savisto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Savisto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sinisterra defending well though.
Savisto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savisto lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sinisterra! More strikes land and this one is all over! Savisto jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lasse Savisto!
During a confident post fight interview, Lasse Savisto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DC 12: Havran vs Savisto
Date: Dec 17, 2022

#R1#
Havran scores with a sloppy right hand. Savisto should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Lasse Savisto has been cut.
Havran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Havran missing with a left hand there. Savisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savisto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been told by Havran's head coaches at Brloh that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Savisto scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Gabriel Havran has been cut.
Havran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Savisto ducks under a wild hook from Havran.
Savisto throws a counter combo.
Havran misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Savisto counters with a shoot takedown. Havran fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savisto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Havran is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Savisto works over Havran with some ground and pound from guard.
Savisto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savisto lands a couple of elbows.#CUT2#Gabriel Havran's cut is getting worse.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lasse Savisto!
After winning the bout, Lasse Savisto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sunday Sesh 3
Date: Nov 13, 2022

#R1#
Juniors Jr. looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Both fighters circling a little - Juniors Jr. finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Savisto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Juniors Jr..
Juniors Jr. connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Savisto's hands.
Savisto seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Juniors Jr. scores with a decent looking hook.
Juniors Jr. doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
J.R. Junior Juniors Jr. seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savisto scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Juniors Jr. misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Savisto misses the target.
Juniors Jr. throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Savisto's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Juniors Jr. connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Savisto scrambles back to his feet.
Juniors Jr. misses with a body kick.
Savisto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juniors Jr. throws a wild body kick that Savisto sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Juniors Jr. tries to land a front kick but Savisto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Juniors Jr. misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savisto.
Juniors Jr. lands with an overhand left.
Juniors Jr. looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Juniors Jr. throws a wild body kick that Savisto sees coming a mile off.
Savisto throwing a counter right hand but Juniors Jr. manages to avoid it.
Juniors Jr. with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Savisto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Juniors Jr. sprawls well. Juniors Jr. wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Savisto gets slowly back to his feet.
Savisto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Savisto throwing a counter right hand but Juniors Jr. manages to avoid it.
Juniors Jr. throws a head kick but Savisto moves out of range. #T2#
Savisto digs a good body shot into Juniors Jr.'s ribs.
Juniors Jr. avoids the body shot from Savisto.
Savisto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Savisto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Juniors Jr. bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Savisto's head backwards.
Savisto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Juniors Jr. tries to land a front kick but Savisto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Savisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Savisto avoids a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juniors Jr. throws a hook but Savisto avoids it easily.
Savisto tries to counter with a takedown but Juniors Jr. is quick to defend against it.
Juniors Jr. fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savisto manages to avoid it.
A jab from Savisto finds it's way through Juniors Jr.'s defenses. #T3#
Juniors Jr. lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Savisto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Juniors Jr..
Juniors Jr. lands a jab.
Juniors Jr. connects with a high kick.
J.R. Junior Juniors Jr. is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savisto just misses with a punch to the body.
Savisto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like J.R. Junior Juniors Jr. has been cut.
Juniors Jr. throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Savisto counters with a nice body shot.
Savisto throws a poor cross that misses
and Juniors Jr. counters with a nice body kick.
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!
Juniors Jr. misses with a body kick. #T4#
Savisto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Savisto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Savisto blocks a head kick by Juniors Jr..
Juniors Jr. connects with a leg kick.
Juniors Jr. throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juniors Jr. manages to avoid it.
Savisto misses with an uppercut
and Juniors Jr. counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Savisto thinking.
Juniors Jr. thows a leg kick but Savisto checks it #TD#
and Savisto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Savisto.
Juniors Jr. is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 Savisto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

J.R. Junior Juniors Jr. dominated that round.
The cut man is working on J.R. Junior Juniors Jr.'s cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Juniors Jr. lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Savisto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Savisto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Savisto throwing a counter right hand but Juniors Jr. manages to avoid it.
Juniors Jr. throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Savisto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Juniors Jr. dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Savisto. That did some damage!
Juniors Jr. pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Savisto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Juniors Jr. walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Savisto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Savisto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from Savisto misses.
Juniors Jr. lands with a nice body kick.
Savisto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savisto moves out of range as Juniors Jr. throws a body kick.
Savisto tries to counter with a takedown but Juniors Jr. is quick to defend against it.
A low kick from Juniors Jr. misses #TD#
and Savisto counters with a shoot takedown. Juniors Jr. fights it but they end up in guard.
Juniors Jr. is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Savisto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Juniors Jr. really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Savisto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Juniors Jr. tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savisto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savisto connects with a couple of short punches.
Juniors Jr. is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savisto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Savisto works to advance to full mount. Juniors Jr. defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Juniors Jr. tries to lock up and control but Savisto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Juniors Jr. is looking to improve his position but Savisto isn't that keen on the idea.
Savisto lands a big shot there that rocks Juniors Jr. but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T2#
Juniors Jr. is squirming around, avoiding Savisto's attempts to control the action.
Savisto unloads with some shots from mount but Juniors Jr. bucks and avoids them well.
Savisto fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC#Juniors Jr. is rocked!
Savisto softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Juniors Jr. is out cold! Savisto jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lasse Savisto!
A very excited looking Lasse Savisto 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Savisto misses with a body shot.
Varga throws a counter combo.
Savisto keeps the fight on the outside.
Varga tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Savisto misses the target.#TD#
Savisto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Savisto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Savisto lands a nice forearm strike.
Savisto grinds an elbow into Varga's temple. #SUB#
Savisto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Varga taking a bit of punishment here - Savisto scoring with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savisto cracks Varga with a big right hand but Varga just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Savisto creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Savisto working the ground and pound from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1##SUB#
Savisto is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Varga looks calm but he's in trouble here. Savisto gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Varga is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Savisto lets go of the hold and Varga can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lasse Savisto!
A victorious Lasse Savisto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2022

#R1#
Savisto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stevenson.
Savisto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#KD#
Savisto cracks Stevenson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Savisto has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stevenson to stand back up!#ROC#Stevenson is rocked!
Stevenson switches off momentarily and Savisto cracks him with a monster right hand! Stevenson topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Savisto dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Savisto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lasse Savisto!
After winning the bout, Lasse Savisto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2022

#R1#
Mcfaul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savisto.
Mcfaul tries to move into range but Savisto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Dustin Mcfaul has been cut.
Mcfaul showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savisto. #KD#
Savisto throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Mcfaul tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#Mcfaul is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Savisto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Savisto stands up over Mcfaul, holding on to his feet. Savisto throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Mcfaul is out cold! Savisto lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lasse Savisto!
A victorious Lasse Savisto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Dustin Mcfaul stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think ive finally realized im never gonna be a world champion. I lay my gloves down today but MMA will always be in my blood. Thank you to my family and all the fans who have supported me'.

Event: GDL 142: The Final Showdown
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Ebert fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Ebert gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Savisto. #CUT#It looks like Jason Ebert has been cut.
Savisto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ebert struggles to land a body shot inside as Savisto controls his hands.
Ebert lands a left hand. #KD#
Savisto lands an uppercut that drops Ebert! Savisto follows him to the canvas looking to finish. #ROC#Ebert is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Savisto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ebert is still in real trouble! Can Savisto finish him?
Ebert is pushing Savisto's head away, looking to escape. Savisto manages to hold on to the position though.
Ebert seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Savisto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ebert has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ebert pushes Savisto away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Savisto gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Savisto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Ebert bucks up and tries to throw Savisto off but instead Savisto has got his back!#SUB#
Ebert is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Savisto gets his way!
Ebert is trying to get back to his feet but Savisto has full control of the position and if anything, Ebert has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ebert really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Savisto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Savisto missing with strikes from the back.
Savisto somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Savisto misses with an elbow to the head.
Ebert is trying to get back to his feet but Savisto has full control of the position and if anything, Ebert has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
Savisto is punishing Ebert with strikes - can he finish him?!
Ebert is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Savisto lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #ROC#Ebert is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Jason Ebert's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lasse Savisto!

Event: GDL 139:Raczynski VS Silva
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Savisto throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savisto moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Richard Anderson has been cut.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Savisto is avoiding it.
Savisto misses with a straight right.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savisto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Savisto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.
Savisto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Savisto is avoiding it.
And Savisto tries to counter it with a takedown but Anderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Savisto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson throws a low kick but Savisto avoids it.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Savisto throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped Savisto's head back.
Savisto lands with an uppercut that bounces Anderson off the cage and back into range.
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
Anderson is looking to score with low kicks.
Savisto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Savisto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savisto manages to avoid it.
Savisto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Savisto scores with a decent looking hook.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savisto.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Savisto.
Savisto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Savisto in a clinch.
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!
Savisto tries to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling the position.
A short right from Anderson.
Anderson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Savisto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Anderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Savisto's efforts to push away.
Anderson wants a takedown.
Anderson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Savisto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Savisto looking for a takedown.
Richard Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasse Savisto.#BC2#
Savisto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson scores with a nice right hand.
Anderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Savisto to score with a decent uppercut.
Anderson throws a body punch but Savisto moves out of range.
Savisto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Savisto is avoiding it.
Savisto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Anderson has knocked Savisto down with a huge combo! Anderson steps away and waves a wobbly Savisto back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Savisto is rocked!
Savisto looks winded!
Savisto switches off momentarily and Anderson cracks him with a monster right hand! Savisto topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Anderson dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Anderson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard Anderson!
Richard Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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