Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 405 -
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Virtainen circles away.
Virtainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Peramaki's head.
Virtainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Peramaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Virtainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peramaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Virtainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Virtainen - that will leave a mark!
Peramaki blocks a head kick by Virtainen.
Virtainen is looking to land body kicks.
Virtainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Peramaki is looking to counter the offense by Virtainen and move into the clinch.
Virtainen motions for Peramaki to come forward. Virtainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Virtainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peramaki tries to counter by clinching up but Virtainen breaks away and moves out of range.
Peramaki checks a low kick from Virtainen.
Peramaki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Virtainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Virtainen slows down the pace here.
Peramaki jumps guard but Virtainen stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Virtainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Virtainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peramaki's elbow.
Virtainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Virtainen tries to work over Peramaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Virtainen misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Virtainen.
Peramaki prevents a body shot from Virtainen.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Virtainen to keep the fight standing.
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Virtainen smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Peramaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Virtainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Virtainen.#T2#
Peramaki tries to clinch but Virtainen is having none of it.
Virtainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Peramaki.
Virtainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peramaki.
Virtainen misses with a body shot.
Virtainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Virtainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peramaki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Virtainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peramaki.
Virtainen takes a swing at Peramaki's ribcage but misses.
Virtainen is looking to land body kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Virtainen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virtainen throws a leg kick but Peramaki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Virtainen is having none of it. #T3#
Virtainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Virtainen connects with a body shot.
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Virtainen circles away.
Virtainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Peramaki on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Peramaki.
Virtainen throws a leg kick which misses Peramaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Peramaki tries to avoid it.
Virtainen misses with a low kick as Peramaki jumps back.
Peramaki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Virtainen manages to circle out of the way.
Virtainen throws a leg kick but Peramaki checks it.
Peramaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Peramaki wants to clinch.
Virtainen scores with a jab. Peramaki acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Virtainen.
Virtainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peramaki's sensitive parts.
Peramaki tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virtainen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Peramaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Virtainen pushes Peramaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Virtainen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Peramaki blocks a body shot from Virtainen.
Peramaki blocking some punches.
Peramaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Virtainen.
Virtainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Virtainen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Peramaki pulls guard effortlessly.
Virtainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peramaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Virtainen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Virtainen motions for Peramaki to come forward. Virtainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Peramaki blocks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Peramaki checks a leg kick.
Peramaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Virtainen.
Peramaki is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Virtainen.
Virtainen swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Peramaki counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Peramaki pulls Virtainen into guard.
Virtainen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Peramaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Virtainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtainen sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Virtainen pushes down on Peramaki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Peramaki is looking to improve his position.
Virtainen uses his free foot to push down on Peramaki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Peramaki.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Peramaki is squirming around, avoiding Virtainen's attempts to control the action.
Virtainen controlling from the full mount.
Peramaki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Virtainen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Virtainen is continuing to stall.
Peramaki tries to hold on but Virtainen pushes him away. #T2#
Peramaki is desperately trying to improve his position but Virtainen has a good base and remains in mount.
Virtainen controlling the pace for now.
Virtainen wants to control the pace but Peramaki is squirming around nicely.
Virtainen prevents Peramaki from getting the reversal.
Virtainen looking to control but Peramaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Virtainen content just to control the position here.
Peramaki tries to lock up and control but Virtainen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Virtainen tries to control but Peramaki wriggling away.
Virtainen controlling the position easily from mount.
Peramaki wants to control but Virtainen is having none of it.
Virtainen wants to control the pace but Peramaki is squirming around nicely.
Peramaki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Peramaki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Virtainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peramaki is not content to let Virtainen control the position.#T4#
Peramaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Virtainen in particular looking to stall.
Virtainen prevents Peramaki from improving his position.
Virtainen controlling the action here.
Peramaki is staying active underneath Virtainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Virtainen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Virtainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Peramaki staying out of range there.
Virtainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Virtainen misses with a body kick.
Virtainen misses with a looping left.
Kimmo Peramaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Virtainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Peramaki is looking to clinch.
Virtainen misses with a low kick as Peramaki jumps back.
Tapio Virtainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peramaki tries to clinch up but Virtainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Virtainen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Peramaki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Virtainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Virtainen misses with a hook.
Peramaki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch up.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Virtainen circles away. #T1#
Peramaki checks a leg kick.
Peramaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Peramaki moves in looking to clinch but Virtainen pushes him off.
Virtainen throws a big shot that misses.
Peramaki moves out of range of the leg kick from Virtainen.
Virtainen throws a low kick but Peramaki moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Virtainen.
Virtainen throws a head kick that Peramaki semi-blocks.
A cross from Virtainen lands.
Virtainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Peramaki slips a straight right by Virtainen.
Peramaki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Peramaki blocks the low kick.
Peramaki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kimmo Peramaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Virtainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Virtainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Virtainen circles away.
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Virtainen circles away.
Virtainen connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Virtainen misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virtainen throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Peramaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Virtainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Virtainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Virtainen presses Peramaki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Virtainen working aggressively here.
Peramaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Virtainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Virtainen wants to land a leg kick but Peramaki is out of range. #T3#
Virtainen connects with a body shot that sends Peramaki's belly button to the back.
Peramaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Virtainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peramaki blocks a low kick nicely.
Peramaki tries to counter by clinching up but Virtainen breaks away and moves out of range.
A big left from Virtainen misses.
Peramaki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Virtainen manages to circle out of the way.
Virtainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from Virtainen misses the target.
Peramaki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Virtainen manages to circle out of the way.
Virtainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peramaki moves away.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Virtainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Virtainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Peramaki is looking to counter the offense by Virtainen and move into the clinch.#CL#
Peramaki rushes Virtainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Virtainen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Peramaki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Virtainen can turn it around.
Tapio Virtainen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Peramaki prevents a body shot from Virtainen.
Peramaki blocks an uppercut.
Peramaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T4#
Virtainen misses with some punches. #TD#
Peramaki pulls guard successfully.
Virtainen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Virtainen is sitting in close to Peramaki's body. Peramaki has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Virtainen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Virtainen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Peramaki.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kimmo Peramaki!

Event: OFK 399 - Wright Vs Edmonds
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Virtainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jacckson lands a glancing blow to the side of Virtainen's head.
Jacckson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Virtainen moves away.
Virtainen feints a counter leg kick.
Jacckson works the jab nicely.
Jacckson stuns Virtainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Virtainen throws a lazy right hand but Jacckson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Jacckson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Virtainen is pulling down on Jacckson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jacckson, at least for the moment.
Let's hope that Virtainen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jacckson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Virtainen controls Jacckson momentarily but Jacckson frees himself.
Virtainen pulls Jacckson in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Virtainen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jacckson.
Virtainen pulls Jacckson in close to prevent any damage.
Jacckson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Virtainen pulls Jacckson in to control the position.
Virtainen is trying to keep Jacckson in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jacckson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Virtainen on the side of the head.
Jacckson connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#Virtainen is rocked!
Jacckson ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Virtainen's jaw. Virtainen's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Jacckson does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). KO Jacckson!
KO Jacckson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 394 - Mangold Vs Kim
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Big Foot feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Virtainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Virtainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Virtainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Virtainen there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Tapio Virtainen has been cut.
Big Foot misses with a body shot
and Virtainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Big Foot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Big Foot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Virtainen! But no joy.
Big Foot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Big Foot fails with the takedown
and Virtainen counters with a crisp right that sends Big Foot to the canvas! Virtainen follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapio Virtainen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Virtainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Virtainen.
Shaquan Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtainen throws a looping overhand right but Woods ducks down to avoid it.
Woods tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Virtainen defends well and Woods ends up having to push Virtainen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Virtainen is looking to counter punch.
Woods is trying hard to land a takedown here. Virtainen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Woods slips a straight right by Virtainen.
Woods shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Virtainen defends it nicely.
Tapio Virtainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaquan Woods.
Woods fails with a takedown attempt.
Woods 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Woods. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Woods.
Horrible takedown attempt by Woods or perhaps it was just good defense by Virtainen, which made it look bad.
Woods closes the distance and clinches up with Virtainen, looking for a takedown. Woods pushes Virtainen against the cage but Virtainen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Virtainen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
Woods moves out of range of the body kick from Virtainen.
Good exchange - Woods coming out on top.
Woods tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Virtainen defends well and Woods ends up having to push Virtainen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Virtainen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Woods misses with a takedown attempt
and Woods takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Shaquan Woods has been cut.
Virtainen works the jab nicely.
Woods ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Woods shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Virtainen defends it nicely.
Virtainen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Virtainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
Woods scores with a jab to the head.
Woods shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Virtainen sprawls well. Virtainen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Woods gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Woods tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Virtainen defends well and Woods ends up having to push Virtainen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Virtainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tapio Virtainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woods shoots in looking for a takedown but Virtainen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Woods's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Woods swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woods tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Virtainen defends well and Woods ends up having to push Virtainen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Virtainen throws a body kick that misses.
Virtainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Woods.
Virtainen thinks about countering with a body kick.
A lazy left from Woods finds it's target.
Woods throws a nice inside leg kick.
Woods blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Woods on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Virtainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Virtainen misses with a straight left. #T3#
Woods uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Virtainen.
Woods shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Virtainen defends it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Virtainen. Woods does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck for Woods with that takedown attempt.
As Woods looks to move away, Virtainen throws a big counter combo but Woods just gets out of the way.
Woods scores with a jab to the jaw.
Virtainen avoids a kick to the body.
Woods thumps Virtainen with a low kick.
Woods misses with a takedown attempt
and Virtainen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Woods thinking.
Woods shoots in for a double leg but Virtainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Virtainen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Woods.
Woods looks winded!#T4#
Woods misses with a hook to the body
and Virtainen counters with a body kick.
Virtainen throws a body punch but Woods moves out of range.
Woods misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Virtainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Woods darts in looking for a takedown but Virtainen gets double underhooks and turns Woods into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virtainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Virtainen.
Virtainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Virtainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Woods.
Virtainen walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Virtainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaquan Woods's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Woods looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Woods cracks Virtainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Woods tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Virtainen swivels and escapes.
Virtainen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Woods avoids it.
Woods lands with an overhand left.
Woods is trying hard to land a takedown here. Virtainen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Virtainen. No joy for Woods on that attempt.
Tapio Virtainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaquan Woods.
Virtainen misses with an uppercut.
Woods shoots in looking for a takedown. Virtainen tries to sprawl out of it but Woods keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Virtainen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Woods misses with a leg kick.
Virtainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
Woods fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Virtainen avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Virtainen walks into a straight right hand from Woods.
Woods tries to score a power double leg takedown but Virtainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Woods somewhat.
Virtainen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Woods shoots in for a takedown but Virtainen shows good takedown defense.
Virtainen throwing a counter right hand but Woods manages to avoid it.
Woods fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Virtainen avoids it really well and circles away.
Woods shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Woods lands a jab-cross combination.
Virtainen slaps away a takedown attempt from Woods, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Woods is breathing heavily.#T2#
Woods shoots in for a double leg but Virtainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Virtainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Woods shoots in looking for a takedown. Virtainen tries to sprawl out of it but Woods keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Virtainen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Woods lands a jab to the head.
Virtainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Woods throws a leg kick that misses.
Virtainen misses the shot to the body.
Woods dives in and grabs Virtainen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Virtainen pushes down on Woods's head and hops out.
Woods lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Virtainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Woods shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Woods fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Woods shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body kick there by Virtainen.
Virtainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Woods can do to turn this around?
Virtainen lands a jab.
Woods fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Woods fails with the takedown.
And Virtainen counters with a quick kick to the body but Woods blocks it.
Virtainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Woods's head.
Virtainen throws a hook to the side of Woods's head but Woods sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Woods scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Woods misses with an attempted mid kick.
Virtainen misses with a body kick.
Woods swings for the body but Virtainen moves out of range. #T4#
Woods tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Virtainen swivels and escapes.
Woods jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Virtainen is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Virtainen misses the target.
Virtainen misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tapio Virtainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Virtainen throws a jab when Woods was well out of range.
Woods shoots in looking for a takedown but Virtainen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Woods's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Virtainen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Woods.
Virtainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Virtainen looks for the body kick but Woods saw that one coming.
Virtainen swings for the body but Woods moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Woods there.
Woods fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Virtainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shaquan Woods's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Virtainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shaquan Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Woods closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Virtainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Woods tries to score a power double leg takedown but Virtainen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Woods somewhat.
Virtainen throwing a counter right hand but Woods manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Virtainen. No joy for Woods on that attempt.
Woods shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Virtainen as he avoids it easily.
Tapio Virtainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaquan Woods.
Woods looks for a takedown but Virtainen sprawls well.
Virtainen throws a big counter combination but Woods scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods swinging wildly here.
Woods takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Virtainen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Woods.
Virtainen swings for the body but Woods moves out of range. #T1#
Virtainen misses with a wild body shot.
Woods unleashes a big counter combination but Virtainen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Woods throws a hook to the side of Virtainen's head but Virtainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horrible takedown attempt by Woods or perhaps it was just good defense by Virtainen, which made it look bad.
A little feinted left hand from Virtainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Virtainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woods moves away.
Woods flicks out a counter leg kick but Virtainen steps away.
Woods shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Virtainen sprawls well. Virtainen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Woods gets slowly back to his feet.
Virtainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Virtainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Virtainen digs a good body shot into Woods's ribs.
Virtainen scores with a nice head shot.
Woods throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#KD#
and Virtainen counters with a nice right hand that sends Woods toppling to the canvas! Woods scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Virtainen finish him?!#ROC#Woods is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Shaquan Woods's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woods fails with a takedown attempt.
Woods is still on wobbly legs! Can Virtainen finish him?#T2#
Virtainen swings for the body but Woods moves out of range.
Woods seems to have recovered his senses.
Woods throws a sloppy body shot
and Woods takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Virtainen moves away from the strike by Woods.
Virtainen thuds a left hand into Woods's body.
Virtainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Woods steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Virtainen.
Woods thows a leg kick but Virtainen checks it
and Virtainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Virtainen throws a front kick that sends Woods stumbling back into the cage.#KD#
Virtainen lands a big uppercut and Woods crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Woods looks OK. Virtainen waves Woods back to his feet!#CUT#The cut above Shaquan Woods's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Virtainen pushes Woods away with a front kick.#KD#
Virtainen sends Woods crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Virtainen is motioning to the referee to let Woods up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
A big left from Woods misses.
Virtainen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Virtainen lands a brutal uppercut that launches Woods off his feet! Woods tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tapio Virtainen!

Event: GC 467: Doomsday VS Stardust
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Virtainen misses with a two punch combination.
Virtainen takes one to the chin there.
Sailcirc connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Virtainen misses the target.
Sailcirc lands a nice looking body shot.
Sailcirc throws a looping overhand right but Virtainen ducks down to avoid it.
Sailcirc doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sailcirc on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Virtainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sailcirc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sailcirc takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virtainen throws a head kick that misses.
Virtainen scores with a shot to the body.
Virtainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sailcirc looks to score with a jab to the body but Virtainen is just out of range.
Virtainen is looking for a counter combo.
Sailcirc throws a body punch but Virtainen moves out of range.
Virtainen avoids the body shot from Sailcirc.
Sailcirc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Virtainen.
Sailcirc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Virtainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sailcirc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Virtainen misses with a wild combination.
Virtainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sailcirc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Virtainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sailcirc.
Virtainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Virtainen walks into a straight right hand from Sailcirc.#ROC2#Virtainen is rocked!
Virtainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oh Virtainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Virtainen is breathing heavily.
Sailcirc throws a pinpoint strike between Virtainen's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Virtainen crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Sailcirc scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torcadall Sailcirc!
A relieved looking Torcadall Sailcirc 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: GC 464: Flair VS Baxxter
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
Nice shot by Ward.
Virtainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Virtainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Virtainen ducks under a wild hook from Ward.
Ward fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Virtainen throws an overhand right that lands on Ward's shoulder, as Ward tries to avoid the shot.
Virtainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ward.
Virtainen fails to land the takedown.
Virtainen misses with a low kick.
Virtainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Virtainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Virtainen blocks a leg kick.
Virtainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ward lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Virtainen looks to throw the jab but Ward is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Ward tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ward lands a head shot.
Ward scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ward cracks Virtainen with a good jab.#ROC#Virtainen is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Ward ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Virtainen clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maxim Ward!
Maxim Ward seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GC 461: Garcia VS McGuire
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Virtainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Virtainen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stardust displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Virtainen throws out the jab.
Stardust attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Virtainen.
Virtainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stardust sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Virtainen.
Virtainen defending well as Stardust loads up on a big left hand.
Virtainen moves away from the strike by Stardust.
Virtainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stardust swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Virtainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stardust takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stardust tries a head kick but it misses.
Virtainen unleashes a big counter combination but Stardust bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stardust changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stardust throws an off balance right hand
and Stardust takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Virtainen swinging wildly here.
Virtainen tests Stardust's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Stardust is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Virtainen moves into the clinch.
Virtainen misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virtainen.
Virtainen goes for a takedown attempt but Stardust pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stardust lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stardust throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stardust lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Virtainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Virtainen ducks under a wild hook from Stardust.
Virtainen moves away from the strike by Stardust.
Ziggy Stardust is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Stardust tries to sprawl but Virtainen drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Stardust has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Virtainen is on him like a limpet, forcing Stardust back against the cage.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virtainen is trying to drag Stardust to the mat but Stardust just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Virtainen can't find room to land a body shot as Stardust controls the action.
Virtainen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Our sources have told us that Stardust has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ziggy Stardust has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Virtainen.
Virtainen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stardust pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Virtainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virtainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Stardust.
Virtainen tries to score a body lock takedown but Stardust shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A body shot lands from Stardust.
Virtainen working aggressively here. #BC#
Stardust manages to break the clinch.
Virtainen scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Stardust throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stardust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Virtainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Stardust.
Stardust throws a big shot that misses.
Virtainen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Virtainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Stardust's head.
Stardust buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Virtainen catches Stardust with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Virtainen.
Stardust throwing a counter right hand but Virtainen manages to avoid it.
Stardust misses with a left hand
and Stardust takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Virtainen looks to land a combination. Stardust sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Virtainen fails with the takedown
and Stardust counters with a left to the body.
Stardust throws a sloppy head kick and Virtainen moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Virtainen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stardust counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tapio Virtainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Stardust scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut lands for Virtainen. That snapped Stardust's head back.
Virtainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Virtainen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stardust defends it nicely.
Stardust misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Stardust tenderised Virtainen's leg. Virtainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Virtainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Virtainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stardust scores with a hook.#ROC#Virtainen is rocked!
Stardust lands a brutal uppercut that launches Virtainen off his feet! Virtainen tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ziggy Stardust!
Ziggy Stardust made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.

Event: GC 454: Flair VS Nuragomidova
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1##CL#
Virtainen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doomsday blocks an uppercut.
Virtainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Virtainen lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Virtainen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Virtainen blocks a body shot from Doomsday. #TD2#
Virtainen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Doomsday is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Virtainen to the mat. Virtainen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Virtainen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A head punch on the inside from Virtainen fails to land.
A short right from Virtainen on the inside.
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!
Virtainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doomsday is trying to pull guard but Virtainen has him pressed against the cage.
Virtainen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Still in the clinch, Virtainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Doomsday blocking some punches.
Virtainen blocks a body shot from Doomsday.
Virtainen has a couple of punches blocked by Doomsday.
Doomsday blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Doomsday gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Virtainen regains guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Doomsday won't allow Virtainen to get back to his feet. #T1#
Doomsday is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Doomsday prevents Virtainen from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Doomsday stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Virtainen throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Doomsday counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Virtainen tries to kick Doomsday off but Doomsday keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Doomsday drops an elbow to the side of Virtainen's head.
Doomsday thows a huge punch but Virtainen dodges it nicely.
Virtainen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Doomsday thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Virtainen's head. #T3#
Virtainen tries to kick Doomsday off but Doomsday keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Doomsday thows a huge punch but Virtainen dodges it nicely.
Virtainen is trying to stand up here but Doomsday is controlling him well.
Doomsday missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Virtainen is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Virtainen throws a shot from downtown. Doomsday moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Virtainen closes the distance and clinches.
Virtainen misses with a punch to the body.
Virtainen lands a left hand. #TD2#
Doomsday jumps into guard, dragging Virtainen to the mat.
Virtainen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Doomsday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Doomsday looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Virtainen stopping the sweep attempt from Doomsday.
Virtainen wants to get up but he can't break Doomsday's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Virtainen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Doomsday drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Virtainen moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Doomsday - that landed with a thud.
Virtainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Virtainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Doomsday. #TD2#
Doomsday tightens his grip and picks Virtainen up, before dumping him to the ground. Virtainen manages to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doomsday prevents Virtainen from getting back to his feet.
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 Tapio Virtainen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Virtainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Doomsday walks forward, straight into a front kick from Virtainen.
Virtainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Virtainen closes the distance and clinches.
Tapio Virtainen has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Doomsday manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Doomsday is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Virtainen is aware though and is defending well.
Virtainen wants to stand but Doomsday has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Doomsday looking to control but Virtainen passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtainen wants to stand up but Doomsday is controlling the position.
Doomsday wants to improve his position but Virtainen is controlling well. #T1#
Virtainen wants to stand up but Doomsday has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Doomsday manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Virtainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doomsday has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Virtainen has managed to get both his arms back between Doomsday's legs - danger averted.
Virtainen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Doomsday is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Doomsday working for a triangle but Virtainen defends it easily.
Doomsday seems keen to control Virtainen's posture.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Doomsday looking to hit a scissor sweep but Virtainen is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Doomsday has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Virtainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Doomsday has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Virtainen should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Doomsday has tightened it up now! Virtainen should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kronos Doomsday!
Kronos Doomsday tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: GC 447: Case VS Hassan
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
A jab from Virtainen misses.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Virtainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Virtainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Virtainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Virtainen's head but Virtainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Virtainen throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Virtainen throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Virtainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Virtainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson wants to slow Virtainen down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtainen throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson wants to counter the offense by Virtainen and move into the clinch position.
Virtainen avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Virtainen.
Tapio Virtainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Jackson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Virtainen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD#
Virtainen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jackson is trying to keep an underhook but Virtainen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virtainen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jackson is concentrating on defense, preventing Virtainen from advancing position.
Virtainen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackson is trying to stand back up but Virtainen is controlling him
Virtainen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Virtainen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Virtainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Virtainen is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Virtainen. #SUB2#
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Virtainen pulls his head out easily.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Virtainen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson has hold of Virtainen's hands but Virtainen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Virtainen lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Jackson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Virtainen wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position. #T3#
Virtainen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Virtainen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well. #SUB#
Virtainen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
Jackson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jackson trying to control but Virtainen postures up. #SUB#
Virtainen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nice strikes from Virtainen there.
Virtainen prevents Jackson from improving his position.#T4#
Virtainen working Jackson over with strikes.
Virtainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Virtainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Virtainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Virtainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Virtainen throwing strikes but missing.
Virtainen prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Virtainen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jackson wants to control but Virtainen postures up.
Virtainen lands some shots froms side control.
Virtainen cracks Jackson with a big right hand but Jackson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Virtainen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Virtainen 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#
Virtainen throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
A combination from Virtainen does no damage.
Virtainen misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Virtainen. Those never looked like landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Virtainen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Virtainen throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Virtainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Virtainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Virtainen misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Virtainen's body. Virtainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Virtainen defends it well.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Virtainen.
Virtainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tapio Virtainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Virtainen misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Jackson counters by clinching up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virtainen managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson. #T1#
Virtainen tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Virtainen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Virtainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Virtainen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapio Virtainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Virtainen's takedown attempt.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Virtainen blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson. #T2#
Jackson lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#Virtainen is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Tapio Virtainen has been cut.
Jackson jerks Virtainen's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Virtainen drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Jackson goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Jackson because Virtainen was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Black Lives Jackson!
Black Lives Jackson very nearly forgot to thank Un-Kaged Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: GC 442: Enchï¿½rya VS King
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Virtainen avoids the body shot from Ndombele.
Virtainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ndombele 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.
Virtainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Virtainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ndombele was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Virtainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Virtainen slips a straight right by Ndombele.
Virtainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ndombele takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Virtainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ndombele moves out of range of the body kick from Virtainen.
Virtainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ndombele feints the counter takedown.
Virtainen lands a nice hook to Ndombele's body. Ndombele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ndombele throws out a leg kick but Virtainen moves out of range and Ndombele only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtainen throws a hook to the side of Ndombele's head but Ndombele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Virtainen misses.
Ndombele thumps Virtainen with a low kick.
Ndombele takes a swing at Virtainen's ribcage but misses.
Ndombele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Virtainen. #T1#
Ndombele throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Virtainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ndombele's head.
Ndombele throws an overhand right that lands on Virtainen's shoulder, as Virtainen tries to avoid the shot.
Virtainen throwing a counter right hand but Ndombele manages to avoid it.
Virtainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donk. Virtainen catches Ndombele right on the button with a cross.
Ndombele lands a right hook to the body.
Virtainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ndombele.
Ndombele lands a body shot.
Virtainen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ndombele counters with a left to the body.
Ndombele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ndombele jabs Virtainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ndombele is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Virtainen rather than just go for the knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ndombele throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Virtainen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Ndombele looking for a guillotine here but Virtainen defends easily. #SUB2#
Ndombele looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Virtainen works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2##SUB#
Virtainen is looking for a kimura but Ndombele is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Virtainen to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Ndombele looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ndombele on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Virtainen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ndombele is just riding it out for now. Virtainen eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Virtainen is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Virtainen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ndombele sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Virtainen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Virtainen is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Ndombele to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Ndombele has his foot on Virtainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Virtainen works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virtainen wants to control from the top but Ndombele keeps moving. #SUB2#
Virtainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ndombele has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Virtainen has managed to get both his arms back between Ndombele's legs - danger averted.
Ndombele keeping moving, preventing Virtainen from controlling successfully.
Virtainen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Ndombele is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Virtainen avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Ndombele is looking for a triangle but Virtainen pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Ndombele is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Virtainen defends well.#T4#
Virtainen stands up over Ndombele, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Ndombele is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Virtainen is aware though and is defending well.
Virtainen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Virtainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ndombele works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Virtainen scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virtainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Virtainen lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Ndombele is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Virtainen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Virtainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Virtainen 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.
Virtainen 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virtainen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Virtainen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ndombele defends it well.
Virtainen 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.
Virtainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Virtainen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Virtainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tapio Virtainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtainen misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Ndombele counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Virtainen! #ROC2#Virtainen is rocked!
Ndombele lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Virtainen quite badly. Virtainen pulls Ndombele in close trying to recover. Ndombele postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Virtainen on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Virtainen doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mousa Ndombele!
In his post fight interview, Mousa Ndombele started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GC 433: Mollen VS Gonza
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Andros fails in his attempt to clinch.
Virtainen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Andros doesn't manage to clinch there - Virtainen circles away.
Andros wants to clinch.
Virtainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andros is looking to clinch but Virtainen is avoiding it.
Virtainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Andros is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Virtainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Andros on the side of the head.
Andros has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Virtainen.
A punch combination from Virtainen misses.
Jab by Virtainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtainen misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andros looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andros takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Virtainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andros misses with a low kick. #T1#
Andros takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Virtainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Andros tries to clinch there but Virtainen circles away.
Andros throws a leg kick but Virtainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Virtainen.
Virtainen misses with a two punch combination.
Andros ducks under a wild hook from Virtainen.
Virtainen scores with a push kick.
Andros is looking to clinch.
Andros tries to clinch but Virtainen moves out of range.
Andros is looking to clinch but Virtainen is avoiding it.
Andros fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andros on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Andros closes the distance but Virtainen moves to the side
and Virtainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Crunch! Virtainen slams his shin into Andros's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virtainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Andros tries to close the distance and clinch but Virtainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Andros closes the distance and pushes Virtainen back into the cage.
Andros throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
Andros misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Virtainen.
Virtainen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Andros fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Virtainen connects with a single shot there.
Andros moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Virtainen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Virtainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Virtainen lands a jab.
Andros tries to clinch up but Virtainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Andros tries to clinch there but Virtainen circles away.
Andros looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Andros is looking to clinch but Virtainen is avoiding it.
Andros takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andros is looking to clinch.
Andros doesn't manage to clinch there - Virtainen circles away.
Virtainen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Andros had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Andros tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Virtainen lands an overhand right.
Andros fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andros misses with a low kick as Virtainen jumps back.
Andros takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Andros moves to clinch but Virtainen breaks away
and Virtainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Virtainen.
Virtainen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Andros.
Andros tries to clinch but Virtainen is having none of it.
Nick Andros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Andros pushes Virtainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Andros trying to land knees to the body.
Virtainen avoiding damage as Andros throws knees to the body.
Andros missing with knees to the body.
Andros pushes off an throws an elbow but Virtainen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Andros missing with knees to the body. #TD2#
Andros is fighting off a takedown attempt but Virtainen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Andros to the mat. Andros regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Virtainen wants to control from the top but Andros keeps moving. #SUB#
Andros has his foot on Virtainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Virtainen works his way back into a safe position though.
Virtainen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virtainen stands up over Andros, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Virtainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Virtainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Virtainen is in close to Andros's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Andros 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.#SUB#
Andros escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Virtainen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virtainen advances to half guard. #SUB#
Andros looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Virtainen lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Virtainen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Andros doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Virtainen.
Andros keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Virtainen is trying to work for a kimura but Andros is defending well. #SUB#
Andros looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Virtainen 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#
Good standup being displayed there by Virtainen as he connects with a hook.
Virtainen throws a wild body kick that Andros sees coming a mile off.
A low kick lands for Virtainen.
Andros looks to clinch #TD2#
and Virtainen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Andros! #SUB2#
Virtainen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Andros is looking for a sweep.
Virtainen looks up at the clock and then as Andros takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Virtainen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB2#
Virtainen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Andros knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Virtainen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Andros to see if he's OK.
Virtainen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Andros down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Virtainen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Andros to see if he's OK.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Andros on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Virtainen grinds an elbow into Andros's temple. #ROC2#Andros is rocked!
Andros tries to buck Virtainen off but Virtainen is having none of it.
Oh Andros is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Virtainen lands a strong strike to the head of Andros. That's dazed him! Virtainen looking to finish here. Andros is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Virtainen lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapio Virtainen!

Event: GC 426: Slugs VS Anderson
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Virtainen tests Lisko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lisko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Virtainen.
Virtainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Virtainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Virtainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lisko throws a leg kick but Virtainen moved away.
Lisko wants to land a leg kick but Virtainen is out of range.
Lisko moves away from the strike by Virtainen.
Lisko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lisko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Virtainen.
Lisko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lisko throws a hook but Virtainen blocks it.
Lisko avoids the head kick by Virtainen.
Lisko scores with a head kick. Virtainen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Virtainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Lisko misses with a left hand
and Virtainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virtainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Lisko should have avoided that one.
Virtainen throws a head kick that misses.
Lisko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Virtainen misses with an uppercut. Lisko saw that one coming.#T1#
Virtainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lisko. Lisko obviously looking to wear him down.
Virtainen moves away from the strike by Lisko.
A clash of legs there as Lisko blocks the low kick.
Lisko throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
so Virtainen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Virtainen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Lisko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Virtainen defends it easily.
Virtainen scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Virtainen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Virtainen postures up. #SUB#
Lisko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Virtainen cracks Lisko with a solid left hand.
Virtainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lisko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Virtainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Virtainen scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Virtainen is in close to Lisko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Virtainen works over Lisko with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lisko keeping full guard, as Virtainen tries to pass.
Virtainen with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Virtainen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lisko is trying to keep Virtainen in close.
Virtainen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Virtainen advances to half guard.
Virtainen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lisko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Lisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Virtainen pulls his head out easily.
Virtainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lisko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Virtainen lands strikes from half guard.
Virtainen working the head and body with strikes. #T3##SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Virtainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Virtainen is trying to control. Lisko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Virtainen is thwarting Lisko's attempts to control the position.
Virtainen slips a nice elbow through Lisko's hands, connecting with Lisko's forehead.
Virtainen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Virtainen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Virtainen there.
Virtainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lisko defending well though. #SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back.
Virtainen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Virtainen seems to be working for a kimura but Lisko defends the submission attempt.
Lisko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Lisko trying to hold on to Virtainen's head to control him but Virtainen postures up. #SUB2#
Virtainen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lisko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Virtainen.
Lisko trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Virtainen wants to work for an arm triangle but Lisko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Lisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Virtainen pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Virtainen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lisko is trying to maintain the position but Virtainen is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Virtainen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Virtainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lisko on the side of the head.
Lisko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lisko looks to land a combination but Virtainen avoids it well.
Tapio Virtainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lisko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Virtainen lands a jab to the nose.
Tapio Virtainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lisko ducks right into an uppercut from Virtainen.
Lisko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lisko is looking to clinch.
Virtainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lisko in his tracks.
Lisko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Virtainen.
Virtainen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Virtainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Virtainen.
A low kick lands for Lisko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virtainen lands with a nice body punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Virtainen checks a leg kick. #T1#
Lisko defending well as Virtainen loads up on a big left hand.
Virtainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Virtainen blocks a head kick by Lisko.
Virtainen moves out of range as Lisko strikes.
Virtainen scores with a leg kick.
Lisko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lisko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Virtainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Virtainen.
Lisko misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Virtainen counters with a shoot takedown. Lisko fights it but they end up in guard.
Virtainen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lisko looking to control.
Virtainen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Virtainen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Lisko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Virtainen defends well.
Virtainen passes Lisko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virtainen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lisko trying to control but Virtainen postures up. #T2##SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lisko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Virtainen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Virtainen working Lisko over with strikes.
Virtainen trying to pass the guard but Lisko defending well.
Lisko trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Virtainen lands a nice short elbow.
Virtainen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Virtainen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Virtainen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lisko has hold of Virtainen's hands but Virtainen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Virtainen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lisko is pressing down on Virtainen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Virtainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lisko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Virtainen scoring with some ground and pound.
Virtainen working some strikes from top position.
Virtainen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Virtainen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Virtainen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Virtainen throwing strikes from guard but Lisko blocks nicely.
Lisko keeping moving, preventing Virtainen from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lisko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Virtainen landing some decent shots from guard.
Virtainen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Virtainen advances position into side control!
Lisko is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Lisko wants to control but Virtainen postures up.
Lisko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Virtainen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lisko!
Virtainen dominating with strikes here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lisko is trying desperately to improve position.
Lisko wants to hold on but Virtainen pushes him away.
Virtainen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lisko's face.
The referee warns Lisko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lisko wants to control but Virtainen is having none of it.
BOOM! Virtainen connects with a massive shot to the dome! #SUB2#
Lisko defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Virtainen.
The referee warns Lisko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Virtainen lands a big shot there that rocks Lisko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC2#Lisko is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Virtainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Virtainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oh Lisko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lisko avoids the head kick by Virtainen.
Lisko seems to have got his legs back now.
Lisko is looking to clinch but Virtainen is avoiding it.
Virtainen throws a head kick that misses.
Virtainen lands the left hand.
Lisko connects with a leg kick.
Virtainen checks a low kick from Lisko.
Lisko throws a lazy head kick
and Virtainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Virtainen throws a head kick that misses.
Virtainen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lisko.
Virtainen misses with a two punch combination.
Lisko avoids the body shot from Virtainen.
Lisko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lisko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Virtainen throws a wild body kick that Lisko sees coming a mile off.
Lisko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Virtainen moves away.
Virtainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lisko.
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!
Lisko slips a straight right by Virtainen.
Lisko wants to clinch
and Virtainen counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Virtainen with a nice cross.
Virtainen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lisko throws a sloppy head kick and Virtainen moves out of range easily.
Lisko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Virtainen manages to avoid it.
Virtainen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Virtainen.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lisko misses with a knee strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lisko. #CUT#It looks like Tapio Virtainen has been cut.
Lisko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lisko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Virtainen's face.
Virtainen tries to score a body lock takedown but Lisko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tapio Virtainen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Lisko misses with a knee strike.
Lisko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Virtainen is trying to trip Lisko. He has hold of a leg but Lisko is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Virtainen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Virtainen stays in close to Lisko's body and controls the position.
Virtainen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Let's hope that Virtainen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Virtainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lisko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Virtainen has managed to get both his arms back between Lisko's legs - danger averted.
Virtainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lisko swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Lisko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lisko controls Virtainen momentarily but Virtainen frees himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Lisko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Virtainen defends well.
Lisko being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Virtainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lisko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Virtainen has managed to get both his arms back between Lisko's legs - danger averted.
Virtainen looking to pass the guard.
Virtainen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lisko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jordan Lisko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lisko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tapio Virtainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Virtainen 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapio Virtainen!

Event: GC 421 Garrett vs. Tanahashi
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Mikkel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Virtainen thuds his shin into the meat of Mikkel's side.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mikkel enables Virtainen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mikkel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mikkel is trying to keep Virtainen in close.
Virtainen preventing the sweep.
Mikkel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Virtainen.
Mikkel being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikkel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Virtainen forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtainen is taking a breather. Mikkel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mikkel felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Virtainen wants to work for an arm triangle but Mikkel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Virtainen is trying to control. Mikkel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Virtainen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Virtainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mikkel desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Mikkel actively working from the bottom here.
Virtainen 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.
Mikkel is trying to maintain the position but Virtainen is very close to passing his half guard.
Virtainen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mikkel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Virtainen is controlling the pace. #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.
Virtainen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Virtainen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mikkel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mikkel trying to control but Virtainen postures up.
Virtainen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Virtainen trying to pass the guard but Mikkel defending well.
Mikkel wants to control but Virtainen is keeping busy.
Virtainen working over Mikkel with some ground and pound. Mikkel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Mikkel wants to control but Virtainen is keeping busy.
Mikkel has his hands clasped together around Virtainen's back. He's all about the action.
Virtainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Virtainen controlling the pace.
Virtainen working Mikkel over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Virtainen there.
Mikkel wants to control but Virtainen is keeping busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mikkel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Virtainen content to control rather than advance.
Mikkel wants to control but Virtainen is keeping busy. #T4#
Virtainen slips a nice elbow through Mikkel's hands, connecting with Mikkel's forehead.
Mikkel trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Virtainen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mikkel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Virtainen trying to mount his opponent but Mikkel defends it. #SUB#
Virtainen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mikkel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Virtainen.
Mikkel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Virtainen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Virtainen's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Virtainen dominated that round.
That's time! Virtainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Virtainen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mikkel trying to control but Virtainen postures up.
Mikkel gets full guard.
Virtainen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Virtainen is in close to Mikkel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Virtainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Virtainen wants to control from the top but Mikkel keeps moving.
Virtainen throwing strikes from guard but Mikkel blocks nicely.
Virtainen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Virtainen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Virtainen sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Virtainen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Virtainen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tapio Virtainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Virtainen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Virtainen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Virtainen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Further stalling from Virtainen.
Virtainen landing with the ground and pound.
Virtainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Mikkel has wrist control.
Mikkel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Virtainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Virtainen wants to control from the top but Mikkel keeps moving.
Virtainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Virtainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Virtainen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mikkel's head.
Virtainen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Virtainen throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Mikkel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Virtainen controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Virtainen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mikkel sprawls well initially but Virtainen persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Virtainen seems to be working for a kimura but Mikkel defends the submission attempt.
Virtainen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Virtainen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Virtainen landing strikes from the mount and Mikkel is in trouble! #T4#
Virtainen raining down shots from the mount!
Mikkel is looking to improve his position but Virtainen isn't that keen on the idea.
Virtainen controlling the pace for now.
Mikkel bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikkel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Virtainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikkel wants to control from the top but Virtainen keeps moving.
Virtainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mikkel can do to turn this around?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Virtainen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice body kick from Mikkel.
Mikkel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mikkel leaves Virtainen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Virtainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Virtainen defending well as Mikkel loads up on a big left hand.
Virtainen throws a leg kick which misses Mikkel's front leg but catches the back leg as Mikkel tries to avoid it.
Mikkel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Virtainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtainen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mikkel.
Virtainen avoids the head kick by Mikkel.
Virtainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Mikkel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Virtainen misses the target.
Virtainen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapio Virtainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Virtainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dan Mikkel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Mikkel as Virtainen shoots in.
Mikkel delivers a nice body kick.
Virtainen jabs at Mikkel's body.
Mikkel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tapio Virtainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mikkel fails to land with a series of punches.
Mikkel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Virtainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Virtainen misses with a wild combination.
Virtainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tapio Virtainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Mikkel connects with a body shot.#TD#
Virtainen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mikkel to the mat! Mikkel manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikkel being controlled here, momentarily.
Virtainen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Virtainen slows the pace down.
Mikkel tries to bench press Virtainen off him but Virtainen keeps the position.
Mikkel seems a little lost for a moment, as Virtainen dominates the positioning.
Virtainen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mikkel wants to control but Virtainen postures up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Virtainen controlling from side mount.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Virtainen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mikkel's legs.
Dan Mikkel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Virtainen takes a little break here. Mikkel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virtainen moves out of range of the body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Mikkel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Virtainen 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapio Virtainen!

Event: GDL 140: Egyptian VS Evans
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Camble connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Virtainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camble.
Virtainen delivers a nice body kick.
Jab by Virtainen.
Virtainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Camble makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Camble has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Camble misses the shot to the body.
Virtainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Camble circles away quickly and effectively.
Virtainen misses with a left hand
and Camble counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camble ducks under a wild hook from Virtainen.
Virtainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Camble appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Virtainen fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Virtainen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Virtainen throws a combination that misses
enabling Camble to counter with a crisp jab.
Camble bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Camble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Virtainen moves away.
Virtainen throws a nice looking combination but Camble bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Camble tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Virtainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Virtainen throws a sloppy head kick and Camble moves out of range easily.
Virtainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tapio Virtainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camble takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Virtainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Virtainen walks into a jab.
Camble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Camble ducks under a wild hook from Virtainen.
Virtainen lands with a nice body kick.
Virtainen tries to move into range but Camble moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Virtainen scores with a nice strike.
Virtainen throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Camble counters with a single leg into guard. Virtainen didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Virtainen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Camble is controlling him.
Camble trying to control the position from guard on top but Virtainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camble throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Camble showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Virtainen is looking to stand up but Camble isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virtainen trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Virtainen keeping moving, preventing Camble from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Virtainen throws a head kick that misses.
Camble staying out of range there.
Camble looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Virtainen throws a head kick but Camble moves out of range.
Virtainen throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Camble counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Camble.
Camble lands a couple of elbows.
Virtainen keeping moving, preventing Camble from controlling successfully.
Virtainen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Camble slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Camble throws a big elbow that misses.
Virtainen wants to stand but Camble is controlling the position.
Camble trying to control the position from guard on top but Virtainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Camble has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Virtainen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sloppy strikes from Virtainen. Those never looked like landing.
Camble scores with a nice head shot.
Virtainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Camble's head.
Tapio Virtainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Camble throws out a counter right but Virtainen avoids it with no problem.
Virtainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Camble was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camble lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch combination from Virtainen misses.
Jab by Camble.
Virtainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Virtainen throws out a loose jab but Camble uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Camble misses.
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 Tapio Virtainen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A big left from Virtainen misses.
Camble swings for the body but Virtainen moves out of range.
Virtainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Virtainen.
Tapio Virtainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Camble lands a jab.#ROC2#Virtainen is rocked!
Camble lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Camble!
An out of breath Mike Camble thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GDL 136:Biden VS Bleak
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
Frank tries to clinch there but Virtainen circles away.
Virtainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Frank in his tracks.
Nice sprawl there from Frank as Virtainen shoots in.
Frank doesn't manage to clinch there - Virtainen circles away.
Virtainen misses the body punch
and Virtainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Frank fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Virtainen, pushing him back against the cage.
Virtainen wants to break free but Frank has control.
Virtainen tries to break the clinch but Frank is controlling the position.
Virtainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Frank uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virtainen can't find room to land a body shot as Frank controls the action.
Frank keeps control of Virtainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Virtainen tries a body shot but Frank blocks it. #BC#
Virtainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Virtainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtainen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frank tries to avoid it but Virtainen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frank to the ground. Frank escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Virtainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frank tries to clinch up but Virtainen circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Frank pushes Virtainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Virtainen misses with a body punch.
Virtainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Virtainen. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Frank.
Virtainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Frank.
A short left from Frank.
I was talking to Virtainen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Virtainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frank has Virtainen pressed against the cage, preventing Virtainen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Frank throws a punch but it's blocked by Virtainen.
Virtainen is trying to force a seperation but Frank has the dominant position.
Virtainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Virtainen misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Frank breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Frank clinches up with Virtainen and pushes him back against the cage.
Virtainen is trying to break the clinch but Frank has him pressed against the cage.
Virtainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frank throws a punch but it's blocked by Virtainen. #BC#
Virtainen breaks from the clinch.
Frank dodges the punch combination from Virtainen.
Frank takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frank stuffs the takedown attempt from Virtainen. Virtainen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapio Virtainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Virtainen misses the target. #T2#
Virtainen connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Micah Frank has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Virtainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Frank controls his hands.
Virtainen looking for a takedown. #BC#
Virtainen manages to break the clinch.
Virtainen misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Virtainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frank.
A short right from Frank on the inside.
Frank misses with the head strike.
Frank misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frank lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Frank.
Frank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frank.
Virtainen is trying to break the clinch but Frank has him pressed against the cage.
Frank has a couple of punches blocked by Virtainen.
Frank scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#Virtainen is rocked!#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Frank.
Oh Virtainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Virtainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Virtainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank throws a head punch that misses.
Frank misses with some punches.
Virtainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Virtainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Virtainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank misses with a punch on the inside.
Frank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frank has a couple of punches blocked by Virtainen.
Frank misses with a punch on the inside.
Frank throws a punch but it's blocked by Virtainen.
Virtainen seems to have got his legs back now.
Frank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frank lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Virtainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Virtainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virtainen blocking some punches.
A short right from Virtainen on the inside.
Virtainen wants to break free but Frank has control.
Still in the clinch, Frank scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frank prevents Virtainen from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Frank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virtainen throws a series of punches but Frank moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
A slow jab from Virtainen misses its intended target. #CL2#
Virtainen tries to keep at a distance but Frank has taken the fight into the clinch.
Frank unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Virtainen! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Frank is unloading with more strikes now! Virtainen drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micah Frank!
Micah Frank seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GDL 132: Schmidt VS Egypt
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Frank avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Virtainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Frank wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Virtainen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Frank is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Virtainen is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Virtainen.
Frank is working Virtainen over against the cage.
Virtainen is stalling here.
Frank blocks a body shot from Virtainen. #TD#
Frank successfully pulls guard.
Virtainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Virtainen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Virtainen stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Frank throws up his legs and catches Virtainen in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Virtainen tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Frank! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Darius Frank!
After winning the bout, Darius Frank thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GDL 127: Daddy VS Raczynski
Date: Nov 13, 2021

#R1#
Machado misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Virtainen rushes Machado and presses him up against the cage.
Machado is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Virtainen is defending well.
Virtainen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Machado.
Virtainen works on Machado's body with a couple of short punches.
Virtainen pushes Machado back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Virtainen scores with a hook to the body.
Virtainen works on Machado's body with a couple of short punches.
Virtainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machados head.
Virtainen works on Machado's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Virtainen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Virtainen tries to work over Machado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Virtainen as the two fighters clinch.
Machado looks winded!
Virtainen digs a right hand underneath Machado's ribcage. Machado let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Virtainen lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Virtainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Virtainen.
Virtainen is leaning against Machado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Virtainen.
Virtainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Virtainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Virtainen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Virtainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Virtainen.
Virtainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machado takes a shot to the head.
Virtainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Virtainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Virtainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Virtainen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Virtainen.
Virtainen pushes Machado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Virtainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Virtainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Machado blocks a body shot from Virtainen.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Virtainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Virtainen is leaning against Machado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Machado looking for a takedown.
Tapio Virtainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rui Machado.
A nice right hand lands inside from Virtainen.
Virtainen lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Virtainen.
Virtainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Virtainen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Virtainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Virtainen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Machado or not.
A short body shot lands from Virtainen as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Virtainen lands with a light punch inside.
Virtainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machado backwards. #ROC#Machado is rocked!
Virtainen gets through Machado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machado is still on wobbly legs! Can Virtainen finish him?
Virtainen throws a big uppercut that drops Machado! More strikes from Virtainen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Machado lies dazed against the cage as Virtainen celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapio Virtainen!

Event: ENIGMA 47
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1##CL#
Byrd clinches.
Byrd lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Byrd.
Byrd scores with a hook to the body.
Byrd pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Virtainen manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Byrd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Byrd missing with knees to the body.
Virtainen stalling.
Byrd lands a left hand.
Byrd lands with a light punch inside.
Byrd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Virtainen backwards.
Byrd scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virtainen is working for takedown but Byrd is calmly controlling the position for now.
Byrd lands with a light punch inside.
Byrd lands a shot to the body.
Byrd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Virtainen is rocked!
Byrd misses with the head strike.
Virtainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Byrd finish him?
Byrd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byrd. #T1#
Byrd misses with some punches.
Byrd working aggressively here.
Byrd swings wildly with an uppercut but Virtainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrd misses with the head strike.
Byrd has a couple of punches blocked by Virtainen.
Byrd dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Virtainen blocking some punches.
Byrd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byrd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byrd misses with some punches.
Byrd throws a punch but it's blocked by Virtainen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byrd.
Byrd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Virtainen.
Virtainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Byrd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Byrd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Byrd misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Byrd fails to land.
Virtainen blocking some punches.
Byrd swings wildly with an uppercut but Virtainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virtainen blocks an uppercut.
Byrd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Virtainen blocking some punches.
Byrd working aggressively here.
Byrd misses with the head strike.
Byrd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Byrd fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virtainen blocking some punches.
Virtainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Byrd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Virtainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Byrd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Byrd working aggressively here.
Virtainen blocking some punches.
Virtainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Byrd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Byrd throws a head punch that misses.
Byrd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Virtainen seems to have recovered his senses.
Byrd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Byrd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Byrd lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
A body shot lands from Byrd.
Byrd with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Virtainen tries to score a body lock takedown but Byrd shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Byrd lands a body shot.
Virtainen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Byrd walks away with a smile on his face. Virtainen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Saxon Byrd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Virtainen.
Byrd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Virtainen.
Saxon Byrd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Virtainen.#CL#
Byrd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Byrd dips a shoulder and cracks Virtainen with a mighty uppercut! Virtainen falls back against the cage and Byrd unloads with a barrage of strikes! Virtainen is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Byrd screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saxon Byrd!

Event: ENIGMA 42
Date: Sep 05, 2021

#R1#
Virtainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
Virtainen cracks Oliveira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Virtainen throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Oliveira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Oliveira.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
Virtainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliveira is one step ahead there.
Oliveira trying to control but Virtainen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtainen is pulling down on Oliveira's head. It's preventing any offense from Oliveira, at least for the moment.#T1#
Oliveira throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Virtainen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Oliveira stacks Virtainen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Oliveira!#SUB2#
Oliveira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Virtainen prevents Oliveira from moving into mount.
Virtainen on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2#
Virtainen tries to buck Oliveira off but Oliveira is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira scores with punches from side control.
Virtainen tries to control but Oliveira manages to take his back.
Oliveira biding his time, controlling Virtainen.
Virtainen tries to roll but Oliveira sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virtainen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Oliveira landing punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Oliveira 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#
Oliveira misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Oliveira.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Virtainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Virtainen wants to control but Oliveira postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Virtainen to see if he's OK.
Virtainen is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Oliveira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Oliveira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Virtainen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Virtainen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliveira pulls his head out easily.
Virtainen tries to roll over but Oliveira keeps him under control.
Oliveira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Virtainen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Virtainen has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Virtainen looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Oliveira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Oliveira stalling.
Oliveira scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Oliveira 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Virtainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Oliveira.
Tapio Virtainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gustavo Oliveira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Virtainen circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD2#
Oliveira is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Virtainen's half guard.
Virtainen wants to improve his position but Oliveira is controlling well.
Oliveira content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Oliveira prevents Virtainen from improving his position.
Oliveira is looking to advance position but Virtainen won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oliveira in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Oliveira throws a low kick but Virtainen moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Oliveira clinches up against the cage.
Virtainen avoiding damage as Oliveira throws knees to the body. #TD#
Virtainen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Oliveira clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Oliveira trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Virtainen throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Oliveira rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Oliveira controlling the position well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virtainen is thwarting Oliveira's attempts to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Oliveira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oliveira 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Oliveira!

Event: ENIGMA 36
Date: Aug 08, 2021

#R1##KD2#
Abdelrahman lands a left and a right that send Virtainen crashing to the mat, dazed. Abdelrahman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Virtainen is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Tapio Virtainen has been cut.
Virtainen throws a right hand that misses
and Abdelrahman counters with a low kick, right behind Virtainen 's knee.
Oh Virtainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Virtainen is breathing heavily.
Abdelrahman knocks out Virtainen with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Abdelrahman before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Abdelrahman picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shahzad Abdelrahman!
A very excited looking Shahzad Abdelrahman 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: Tokyo Dome Fight 5
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Virtainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Virtainen throws a leg kick but Masala sees it coming and moves out of range.
Virtainen walks into a left hand.
Virtainen throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Masala closes the distance and clinches.
Masala misses with the head strike.
Virtainen misses with a body punch.
Masala misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Virtainen.
Virtainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masala's elbow.
Virtainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masala's elbow.
Masala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masala misses with a punch to the body.
Virtainen lands with a left to the head.
Virtainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Masala lands a hook that snaps the head of Virtainen backwards.
Virtainen avoiding damage as Masala throws knees to the body.
Masala blocks a body shot from Virtainen.
Masala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Virtainen backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virtainen lands a body shot.
Virtainen lands a nice uppercut.
Virtainen misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Virtainen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Masala or not.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Masala takes a shot to the head.
Virtainen lands with a right to the head.
Virtainen prevents a body shot from Masala.
Masala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masala is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Virtainen is defending well for now.
Virtainen lands a shoulder strike.
Virtainen lands a body shot.
Masala throws a head punch that misses.
Masala has a couple of punches blocked by Virtainen.
Masala has a couple of punches blocked by Virtainen.
Virtainen trying to stall but Masala improves his position.
A short right from Masala.
Virtainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Masala controls his hands.
Masala has a couple of punches blocked by Virtainen.
Virtainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Virtainen has a couple of punches blocked by Masala.
Masala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virtainen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masala.
Virtainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2##BC2#
Virtainen manages to break the clinch.
Masala throws the left hand but Virtainen avoids the punch easily.
Virtainen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Masala lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Masala.#CL2#
Virtainen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Virtainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masala's elbow.
Virtainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masala looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Masala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virtainen.
Virtainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masala swings wildly with an uppercut but Virtainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Virtainen lands with a light punch inside.
Masala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Masala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masala.
Virtainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Virtainen misses with a body punch.
Masala misses with a punch on the inside.
Virtainen throws a head punch that misses.
Masala tries to land knees in the clinch but Virtainen avoids the damage to the body.
Masala trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Virtainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Masala uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Virtainen.
Virtainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Virtainen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Masala is breathing heavily.
Masala blocks a body shot from Virtainen.
Virtainen lands a shot to the body.
Masala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masala has a couple of punches blocked by Virtainen.
Virtainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masala is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Virtainen is defending well for now.
Virtainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Virtainen lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masala.
Masala blocks a body shot from Virtainen. #BC2#
Virtainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Masala clinches with his opponent.
Virtainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masala misses with a punch to the body.
Virtainen misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Masala. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virtainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Masala controls his hands.
Masala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Virtainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Virtainen's elbow.
Masala misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virtainen.
Masala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Virtainen lands a body shot.
Masala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Masala lands an uppercut.
Masala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masala lands a shoulder strike.
Masala blocks a body shot from Virtainen.
Virtainen avoiding damage as Masala throws knees to the body.
Virtainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Masala backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masala.
Virtainen blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Masala.
Virtainen lands with a right to the head.
Virtainen lands a body punch.
Virtainen blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Virtainen pulls Masala into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tapio Virtainen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Virtainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Tikka Masala has been cut.
Masala scores with the left hand. Virtainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Virtainen cracks Masala with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Virtainen connects with a jab.
Masala misses with a double jab
and Virtainen counters with a right hand to the body.
Masala swinging wildly here.
Virtainen lands a slapping body shot.
Masala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Virtainen counters with a big right hand! Oh Masala is in trouble here! Virtainen follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapio Virtainen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Virtainen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Virtainen.#CUT#It looks like Fear me has been cut.
me displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Virtainen throws out the jab.
me showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Virtainen.
me shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Virtainen but Virtainen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tapio Virtainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
me dodges the punch combination from Virtainen.
me with the counter takedown but Virtainen avoids it easily.
Virtainen throws a nice looking combination but me bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
me shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Virtainen defends it nicely.
Virtainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Virtainen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virtainen tries to bum rush me with a series of wild strikes but me uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
me fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Virtainen, pushing him back against the cage.#T1##TD2#
me manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
me keeping moving, preventing Virtainen from controlling successfully.
Virtainen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
me wants to sweep but no luck.
Virtainen trying to control the position from guard on top but me is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
me wants to stand but Virtainen is controlling the position.
me lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Virtainen keeping full guard, as me tries to pass.
me is stalling in the full guard.
me in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
me controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
me's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
me throws a strike but Virtainen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
me throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virtainen is fighting to break me's control of his arms but me is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
me looking to hit a scissor sweep but Virtainen is one step ahead there.
me keeps trying to improve his position.
me looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Virtainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but me circles away quickly and effectively.
me throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Virtainen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from me.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virtainen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from me.
Tapio Virtainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fear me.
Virtainen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from me.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Virtainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fear me'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#
Virtainen loads up on a big right hand but me slips the punch.
And me tries to counter it with a takedown but Virtainen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
me gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Virtainen misses with a wild body shot.
Virtainen avoids the head kick by me.
me showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Virtainen.
me keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
me shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Virtainen defends it nicely.
Virtainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that me can do to turn this around?
me looks to score with a jab to the body but Virtainen is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
me wants to counter the offense by Virtainen and move into the clinch position.
Virtainen throws a series of strikes that have me backpedaling. #TD2#
me closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
me taking a breather here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
me in side control lands a decent elbow.
me wants to stand but Virtainen is controlling his arm.#SUB2#
me thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
me wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Virtainen, who protects the arm well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Virtainen is looking to regain half guard here but me keeps moving and retains side control.
me tries to stand but Virtainen is controlling his head.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Virtainen. me does a little dance to reset his feet.
Virtainen throws a right hand that me ducks under and follows up with a left that me also avoids with ease.
Tapio Virtainen is winning the standup battle so far.#T3##CL2#
me fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Virtainen, pushing him back against the cage.
Virtainen avoiding damage as me throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Virtainen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
me goes for a takedown attempt but Virtainen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Virtainen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Virtainen. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from me misses.
Virtainen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tapio Virtainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fear me.
me misses with a head kick.
me closes the distance and clinches up with Virtainen, looking for a takedown. me pushes Virtainen against the cage but Virtainen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
me slips a jab and a cross from Virtainen.
Virtainen scores with a one two! me had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Virtainen stuffs the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
me shoots in but no luck this time.
Virtainen misses with an uppercut. me saw that one coming.
Virtainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Virtainen wants it to stay on the feet.
Virtainen blocks the body kick.
Virtainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
me shoots in for a takedown but Virtainen shows good takedown defense.
Virtainen misses with a double jab. #CL2#
me clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
me manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Virtainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fear me's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Virtainen throws a right and a left that me avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Virtainen misses.
me slips a jab and a cross from Virtainen.
me is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
me darts in and clinches Virtainen up against the cage.
me misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Virtainen.
me is trying to pull guard but Virtainen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
me's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Virtainen throws a series of punches but me moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Virtainen scores with a four punch combination!
Virtainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
me darts in and clinches Virtainen up against the cage.
me is stalling here. #T1#
me is trying to drag Virtainen to the mat but Virtainen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
me stalling against the cage.
Virtainen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
me goes for a takedown attempt but Virtainen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tapio Virtainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fear me.
Virtainen throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Virtainen tries to bum rush me with a series of wild strikes but me uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
me shoots for a double leg takedown but Virtainen sprawls well. He's pushed me's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
me looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
me misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Virtainen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
me closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
me breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
me shoots in for a double leg but Virtainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As me looks to move away, Virtainen throws a big counter combo but me just gets out of the way.
Virtainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but me circles away quickly and effectively.
Virtainen throws a nice looking combination but me bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Virtainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by me. #CL2#
me moves into range and clinches up with Virtainen.#TD2#
me has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Virtainen uses from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as me holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
me looking for a guillotine here but Virtainen defends easily. #SUB2#
me had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Virtainen defends it easily.#T4#
me pulls Virtainen in close to his closed guard and prevents Virtainen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Virtainen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for me on the ground.
me lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Tapio Virtainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Virtainen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapio Virtainen!

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