Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 367 Okoro v Johnson
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Railio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Railio misses with a lunging right hand
and Karter counters with a left and a right that stings Railio.
Karter throws a leg kick
and Railio counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Lamar Karter has been cut.
We've been told by Karter's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Karter scores with a jab to the body.
Railio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karter.
It looked like Karter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Railio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio walks into a jab.
Karter misses with an uppercut. Railio saw that one coming.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Railio.
A shot to the liver by Karter. Beautiful body shot.
Karter scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.#KD2#
Railio drops Karter with a beautiful combination! Karter stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Railio is looking for the KO!
Karter throws a right hand that Railio ducks under and follows up with a left that Railio also avoids with ease.
Railio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Railio stuns Karter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Karter is breathing heavily.
Railio lands a nice hook to Karter's body. Karter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Railio fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Karter to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Karter looks to clinch but Railio throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Karter taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Antti Railio!
Antti Railio decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 358 Dewitt v Prix
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Oliva thuds a left hand into Railio's body.
Oliva connects with a single shot there.
Oliva lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.#CL#
Oliva clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Oliva gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oliva in particular looking to stall.
Oliva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oliva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Railio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oliva scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Railio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Oliva thows a huge punch but Railio dodges it nicely.
Railio keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Oliva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oliva thows a huge punch but Railio dodges it nicely.
Oliva thows a huge punch but Railio dodges it nicely.
Oliva 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.
Oliva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Railio defending well though.
Oliva stalling away here and it's allowed Railio to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Oliva throwing strikes but missing.
Oliva works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Railio tries to roll over but Oliva keeps him under control.
Oliva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Railio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oliva working Railio over with strikes.
Oliva looks to land a strike but Railio avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Oliva wants to control from the top but Railio keeps moving.
Oliva throwing strikes but missing.
Oliva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Railio is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Railio controlling the position.
Railio keeping moving, preventing Oliva from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Oliva is looking to work some ground and pound but Railio has wrist control.
Oliva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oliva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oliva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oliva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Railio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oliva trying to move into half guard but instead Railio has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Oliva wants to hit a sweep here but Railio passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Oliva there!
Oliva is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Railio controlling from mount.
Oliva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oliva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antti Railio's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Oliva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Railio missing with a left hand there. Oliva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Railio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oliva. Oliva obviously looking to wear him down.
Oliva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Railio can do to turn this around?
Oliva throws a leg kick which misses Railio's front leg but catches the back leg as Railio tries to avoid it.
Oliva lands with a good body shot.
Railio moves out of range of the leg kick from Oliva.
A swing and a miss from Oliva.
Oliva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Railio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Railio throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Oliva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Railio counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Railio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Railio there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Oliva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Oliva showed some decent athleticism there.
Oliva is looking to take a break and control but Railio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Railio is trying to control but can't.
Oliva throwing shots but Railio is blocking nicely.
Oliva is keen to just control but Railio is a slippery customer.#T2#
Oliva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oliva lands with a punch from half guard.
Oliva controlling the action here.
Oliva wants to take a breather but Railio is having none of it.
Railio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Railio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oliva scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oliva is trying to control the action in half guard but Railio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Oliva throwing shots but Railio is blocking nicely.
Oliva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Oliva connects with a nice short shot to Railio's temple.
Oliva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Railio's head.
Oliva lands strikes from half guard.
Oliva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Railio is refusing to be controlled, as Oliva sits in half guard.
Biscuit Oliva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Oliva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Railio defending well though.
Oliva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Oliva is working hard here to advance position.
Oliva throwing shots but Railio is blocking nicely.
Railio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oliva.
Oliva tries to pass to full mount but Railio defends it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Railio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oliva thuds his right hand into Railio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oliva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Railio under the eye.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Railio.
Oliva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Oliva moves to clinch but Railio breaks away
and Railio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oliva misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliva misses the target.
Railio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Railio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oliva.
Railio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oliva.
Oliva connects with a solid leg kick.
Oliva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Railio misses with a left hand
and Oliva counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oliva to score with a decent uppercut.
Railio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oliva. Oliva obviously looking to wear him down.
Oliva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Railio.#T1#
Railio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oliva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oliva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Railio.
Oliva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Railio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oliva lands a really nice looking cross but Railio seems unphased.
Nice cross by Oliva.
Oliva lands with a straight right. Railio didn't see that one coming.
Railio 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. #T2#
Railio swings for the body but Oliva moves out of range.
Railio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oliva.
Oliva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Railio misses with an uppercut. Oliva saw that one coming.
Railio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oliva, as that shot connected.
Oliva lands an overhand right.
Oliva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oliva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oliva throws a sloppy head kick
and Railio counters with a straight right hand.
No luck for Oliva with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Oliva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Railio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Railio slips under a jab from Oliva.
Oliva misses with a leg kick
and Railio counters with a straight right hand.
Railio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oliva.
Oliva jabs Railio right on the nose. Railio blinks but takes it well.
Antti Railio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Oliva moves into the clinch.
Oliva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oliva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oliva tries to work over Railio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliva presses Railio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Railio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Oliva lands a hook that snaps the head of Railio backwards.
Oliva cracks Railio with a nice body shot.
Oliva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Oliva.
Oliva works on Railio's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Oliva lands a body punch.
Oliva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oliva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oliva digs a right hand into Railio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Railio's gas tank.
Oliva lands a hook that snaps the head of Railio backwards. #TD#
Oliva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Oliva tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Biscuit Oliva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oliva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biscuit Oliva!
Our winner, Biscuit Oliva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 350 Svyatogor v Puno
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
Railio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Railio takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Olcinius lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
Olcinius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Olcinius throws a push kick but Railio slaps the foot to one side.
Railio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Railio walks forward, straight into a front kick from Olcinius.
A jab lands there for Olcinius.
Olcinius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Railio momentarily.
Olcinius misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Railio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olcinius moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Olcinius. Railio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Olcinius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Railio doesn't seem bothered though.
Olcinius punishes Railio's body with a nice straight punch.
Railio looks winded!#T1#
Olcinius works the jab nicely.
Olcinius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Railio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Railio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Olcinius dips to his left and cracks Railio with an uppercut!
Olcinius throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Olcinius.
Olcinius listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Olcinius clinches up with Railio and pushes him back against the cage.
Olcinius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Olcinius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Olcinius presses Railio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olcinius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Olcinius blocks a body shot from Railio.
Olcinius blocking some punches.
Railio throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Olcinius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Railio struggles to land a body shot inside as Olcinius controls his hands.
Railio is trying to push Olcinius away but Olcinius has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Olcinius manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Railio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Railio breaks the clinch.
Olcinius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Railio! But no joy.
Olcinius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Railio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olcinius throws the kick towards the body but Railio avoids it.
Olcinius scoring well with a low kick there.
Railio misses with a lunging right hand
and Olcinius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Olcinius.
Railio jabs Olcinius to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Olcinius misses with a body shot. #T3#
Olcinius walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Railio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#That has opened up Antti Railio's cut even more.
Olcinius cracks Railio with a good jab.
Railio scores with a hook to the body. Olcinius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lucretinaus Olcinius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olcinius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Olcinius looks for the body kick but Railio saw that one coming.
Olcinius digs a good hook to Railio's body.
Olcinius moves away from the strike by Railio.
Olcinius scores with a nice body kick.
Railio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Olcinius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olcinius throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Olcinius scores with a nice strike.#CUT#The cut above Antti Railio's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Railio crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Olcinius - the referee stops the clock and Railio gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Olcinius. Railio manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Railio moves out of range of the body kick from Olcinius.
Olcinius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Olcinius lands a leg kick that knocks Railio off balance momentarily.
Railio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Olcinius closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Railio out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucretinaus Olcinius!
Lucretinaus Olcinius thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Pushkin vs Dredd
Date: Aug 11, 2024

#R1#
A shot to the body from Railio misses
and Fazekas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
Nice body punch from Fazekas.
Fazekas throws a looping overhand right but Railio ducks down to avoid it.
Railio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fazekas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fazekas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Ferenc Fazekas has been cut.
Fazekas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Railio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Railio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fazekas ducks under a wild hook from Railio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Fazekas coming out on top.
A solid body kick from Fazekas.
Danga de danga de dang - Fazekas scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
Fazekas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Railio looks winded!
Fazekas tests Railio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fazekas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#KD#
Fazekas cracks Railio with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fazekas has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Railio to stand back up!
Ferenc Fazekas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fazekas is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Railio flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Railio is out cold! Fazekas holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ferenc Fazekas!
A victorious Ferenc Fazekas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Dankovich vs Drago
Date: Jul 07, 2024

#R1#
Railio misses with a right hand
and Beardsley counters with a stiff right hand.
Beardsley throws a head kick that Railio semi-blocks. #CUT#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
Railio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Railio misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Beardsley moves into the clinch.
Beardsley takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Beardsley manages to break the clinch.
Beardsley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beardsley misses with an uppercut. Railio saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Railio misses.
Beardsley misses with a left hand
and Railio counters with a left to the body.
Beardsley swings for the body but Railio moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beardsley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Railio tries to clinch there but Beardsley circles away.
Railio avoids the head kick by Beardsley.
Beardsley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Railio doesn't seem bothered though.
Beardsley misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Railio counters with a nice right hand that sends Beardsley toppling to the canvas! Beardsley scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Railio finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.#KD2#
Railio lands a big uppercut and Beardsley crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Beardsley looks OK. Railio waves Beardsley back to his feet!#ROC2#Beardsley is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Railio misses with a right hand
letting Beardsley counter with a right hand.
Railio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Beardsley.
Beardsley lands with a good body shot.#T2##CL#
Beardsley moves into the clinch.
Beardsley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC2#
Railio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Railio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beardsley throws a hook to the side of Railio's head but Railio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Railio tries to keep at a distance but Beardsley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Railio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Railio struggles to land a body shot inside as Beardsley controls his hands.
Beardsley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beardsley swings wildly with an uppercut but Railio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Railio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beardsley backwards.
Beardsley blocks a body shot from Railio.
Railio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beardsley scores with a shot to the side of Railio's head.
Railio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beardsley is trying to pull guard but Railio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Railio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Railio doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Beardsley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Railio uses from the top position.
Railio trying to control but Beardsley is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Beardsley has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Railio is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Beardsley.
Beardsley wants to control but Railio postures up.
Beardsley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Railio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Beardsley is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Railio is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Beardsley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beardsley regains half guard.#T4#
Beardsley is trying to maintain the position but Railio is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Beardsley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Beardsley is looking for a sweep. Railio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Beardsley actively working from the bottom here.
Beardsley is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Beardsley actively working from the bottom here.
Railio passes the guard and advances to mount!
Beardsley is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antti Railio will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Beardsley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Beardsley forces Railio back against the cage and clinches.
Beardsley throws a head punch that misses.
Railio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beardsley.
Railio gets through Beardsley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Railio manages to break the clinch.
Beardsley takes one on the chin but seems OK. #KD2#
Railio cracks Beardsley with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Railio has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Beardsley to stand back up!#CUT2#Peter Beardsley's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Railio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Railio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Railio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Railio throws a hook but Beardsley avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Beardsley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Railio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Railio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Beardsley misses the target.
Railio drops Beardsley with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Beardsley! Railio dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Railio!
A relieved looking Antti Railio 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: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Veainu
Date: Jun 02, 2024

#R1#
Railio dodges the punch combination from Kirin.
Kirin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Railio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kirin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Railio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Kirin rushes Railio and presses him up against the cage.
Kirin blocking some punches.
Kirin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Kirin.
Kirin pushes Railio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Railio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Railio misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Railio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice straight punches there by Kirin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kirin.#CL#
Kirin rushes Railio and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Railio misses with the head strike.
A short right from Kirin. #T1#
Railio lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Railio manages to break the clinch.
Railio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kirin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Railio scrambles back to his feet.
Kirin tries to clinch but Railio moves out of range.
Railio blocks the body kick.
Railio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kirin misses the target.
Kirin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Railio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kirin throws out a powerful jab.
Kirin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Railio moves away.
Kirin throws a shot to the body.
Kirin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kirin misses with a wild combination. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirin loads up on a big right hand but Railio slips the punch.
Railio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kirin lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Kirin. Beautiful body shot.
Railio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kirin scores with a punch to the head.
Kirin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Railio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kirin scores with a hook to the body. Railio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice straight punches there by Kirin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kirin.
Kirin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kirin misses with a lunging right hand
and Railio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kirin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kirin lands a really nice looking cross but Railio seems unphased. #CL#
Kirin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Railio, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Kirin lands with a short shot to the head.
Railio blocking some punches.
Railio tries a body shot but Kirin blocks it. #BC2#
Railio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kirin throws a looping overhand right but Railio ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Kirin.
Railio takes a swing at Kirin's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Kirin.
Kirin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Railio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Railio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kirin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Railio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kirin with a body shot.
Kirin lands a high kick!
Kirin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Railio. #T4#
Kirin misses with a hook to the body
and Railio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Railio slips under a jab.
Railio doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kirin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Railio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Kirin.
Railio takes one to the chin there.
Kirin defending well as Railio loads up on a big left hand.
Railio slips under a jab from Kirin.
A little jabbing left from Railio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Railio misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheers as Kirin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Railio doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Kirin lands.
Kirin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Railio checks the leg kick nicely there.
Railio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kirin misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Railio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kirin throws out a loose jab but Railio uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Railio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kokkoro Kirin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kokkoro Kirin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kirin misses the shot to the body.
Kirin lands the left hand.
Kirin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Railio throws a body punch but Kirin moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Kirin.
Kirin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Railio can do to turn this around?
Railio works the jab nicely.
No joy there for Kirin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Railio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice shot lands for Kirin.
Kirin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kirin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Kirin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Railio can't break the clinch.
A short right from Kirin on the inside.
Railio prevents a body shot from Kirin. #T1#
Kirin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kirin tries a body shot but Railio blocks it.
Kirin misses with some punches.
Kirin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Railio gets through Kirin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Kirin.
Kirin lands an elbow that stopped Railio in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
Railio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kirin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kirin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kirin tries to throw a body punch but Railio avoids it by throwing Kirin back against the cage.
Kirin misses with a punch to the body.
Railio takes a shot to the head.
Kirin tries a body shot but Railio blocks it.
Railio lands with a left to the head.
Kirin prevents a body shot from Railio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Railio blocking some punches.
Kirin misses with the head strike. #T2#
Railio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Railio blocks a body shot from Kirin. #BC2#
Railio manages to break the clinch.
Kirin swings widly with a right hand
letting Railio counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Kokkoro Kirin's cut is getting worse.
Kirin moves out of range as Railio strikes.
Kirin throws a head kick that misses
and Railio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Kirin closes the distance and clinches.
Railio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kirin or not.
Kirin lands a nice uppercut.
Railio misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Railio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kirin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Railio.
Railio lands a glancing blow to the side of Kirin's head.
Railio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirin.
Railio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirin.
Kirin throws a leg kick but Railio sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T3#
Kirin swings away with a body shot that misses #KD2#
and Railio counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kirin! Railio lets Kirin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Kirin is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Railio misses the target.
Oh Kirin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Railio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kirin seems to have got his legs back now.
Kirin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Railio ducks under a wild hook from Kirin.
Kirin throws a hook to the side of Railio's head but Railio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Railio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Railio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Railio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD2#
Railio lands a big right hand that sends Kirin crashing to the mat! Railio stays standing though and waves Kirin back to his feet!#CUT2#Kokkoro Kirin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kirin is looking to land body kicks.
Railio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kirin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kirin moves away from the strike by Railio. #T4#
Kirin connects with a crisp jab.
Kirin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Railio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Railio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirin.
Kirin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A shot to the liver by Kirin. Beautiful body shot.
Kirin throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Railio counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kirin! Railio lets Kirin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kirin throws a low kick but Railio avoids it.#CL#
Kirin closes the distance and clinches.
Railio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kirin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Railio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kirin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Railio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Railio lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#Jeez, Kokkoro Kirin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kirin blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Railio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kirin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kirin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Railio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kirin throws a leg kick but Railio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kirin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Railio.
Railio throws a body punch but Kirin moves out of range.
Kirin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kirin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Railio doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kirin slips under a jab.
Kirin swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Railio counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kirin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Railio slips a straight right by Kirin.
Railio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Railio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kirin.
Railio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Kirin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Railio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirin manages to avoid it.
Kirin is looking to counter the offense by Railio and move into the clinch.
Kirin slips a jab from Railio.
Railio tests Kirin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kirin throws a body punch but Railio moves out of range.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirin scores with a nice head shot.
Kirin misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Railio counters with a nice right hand that sends Kirin toppling to the canvas! Kirin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Railio finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirin looks to throw the jab but Railio is out of range.
Railio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Railio ducks right into an uppercut from Kirin.
Railio looks to land a right hand but Kirin moved out of range.
Kirin misses with a hook to the body #KD2#
and Railio counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kirin! Railio lets Kirin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Railio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Railio defending well as Kirin loads up on a big left hand.
Railio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Railio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kirin.
Railio moves away from the strike by Kirin.
Kirin darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and Railio counters with a nice right hand that sends Kirin toppling to the canvas! Kirin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Railio finish him?!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Antti Railio!
Our winner, Antti Railio, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Railio vs Drake
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Drake throws a poor cross that misses
and Railio counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like JD Drake has been cut.
Drake moves out of range as Railio strikes.
Drake takes one to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Drake coming out on top.#CUT2#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
Drake scores with a jab.
Drake misses with a hook.
Drake misses with an uppercut. #KD2#
Drake cracks Railio with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Drake has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Railio to stand back up!
Drake 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Railio lands the left hand.
Drake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Drake wobbles Railio with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Drake dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Railio to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). JD Drake!
JD Drake is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath JD Drake thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Railio vs Frewin
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Frewin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Railio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Frewin at a distance.
Railio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Frewin in his tracks.
Frewin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Railio counters with a straight right hand.
Railio misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Frewin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Frewin misses with a left hand
and Railio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio misses the body punch
and Frewin counters with a nice body shot.
Railio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frewin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Frewin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Frewin loads up on a big right hand but Railio slips the punch.
Railio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Railio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frewin manages to avoid it.
Frewin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Railio throws a body punch but Frewin moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Railio.
We've been told by Railio's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Frewin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Railio.
Railio is looking to wear down Frewin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Railio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Frewin throws a leg kick but Railio checks it.
Railio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Frewin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Railio.
Railio backing away here, and Frewin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Frewin throws a good cross that connects.
Railio loads up on a big right hand but Frewin slips the punch.#KD#
Railio lands a big uppercut and Frewin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Frewin looks OK. Railio waves Frewin back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frewin scores with a shot to the body.
Frewin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Railio.
Railio swings widly with a right hand
and Frewin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Railio misses the target. #T3#
Frewin scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
Railio misses with a hook
and Frewin counters with a left to the body.
Frewin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Frewin.
Railio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frewin.
Frewin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice jab there from Frewin.
Railio misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frewin! But no joy.#T4##KD2#
Frewin lands a big head kick that sends Railio tumbling to the mat! Frewin takes a step backwards and waves Railio back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Railio is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Railio misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Frewin scoring well with a low kick there.
Frewin throws a leg kick but Railio checks it.
Frewin slips under a jab from Railio.
Frewin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Railio.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frewin! But no joy.
Frewin ducks under a wild hook from Railio.#KD2#
Frewin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Railio sprawling to the canvas! Railio rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Frewin finish him?!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Butch Frewin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antti Railio's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Railio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frewin throws an overhand right that lands on Railio's shoulder, as Railio tries to avoid the shot.
Railio throws a jab when Frewin was well out of range.
Railio scores with a body shot.
Railio throws an uppercut from hell that sends Frewin clean off his feet! He's out cold! Railio stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antti Railio!
Antti Railio retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Antti Railio thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Butch Frewin had this to say: 'What in tarnation!'.

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Drago
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Railio swinging wildly here.
Abner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zombie MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Abner misses with a hook. Railio ducked under it nicely.
Railio takes a swing at Abner's ribcage but misses.
Abner throws a body shot but no joy.
Railio is looking to clinch but Abner is avoiding it. #CL#
Abner has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abner.
Abner scores with a shot to the side of Railio's head.
Abner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Railio's elbow.
Railio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abner swings wildly with an uppercut but Railio uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abner. #T1#
Abner scores with a shot to the side of Railio's head.
Railio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abner tries a body shot but Railio blocks it. #BC2#
Railio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Railio tries to keep at a distance but Abner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Railio lands a body shot.
Abner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abner lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Railio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Railio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Railio misses.
Railio thuds his right hand into Abner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Beau Abner has been cut.
Abner fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abner throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Railio counters with a nice right hand that sends Abner toppling to the canvas! Abner scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Railio finish him?!#ROC2#Abner is rocked!
Railio weaves into range and cracks Abner right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Abner goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Railio is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antti Railio!
Antti Railio is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Antti Railio, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 223: Williams v Matikainen
Date: Feb 16, 2024

#R1#
Fleshou Jr moves in looking to clinch but Railio pushes him off.
Fleshou Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.#CL2#
Fleshou Jr clinches up with Railio and pushes him back against the cage.
Railio swings wildly with an uppercut but Fleshou Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Railio misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fleshou Jr just misses with a elbow thrown towards Railio's brow.
Fleshou Jr stalling in the clinch.
Fleshou Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Fleshou Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Fleshou Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Railio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fleshou Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleshou Jr lands with a hook. Railio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fleshou Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Railio on the side of the head.#CL2#
Fleshou Jr darts in and clinches Railio up against the cage.
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!
Railio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#It looks like Stres Fleshou Jr has been cut.#T1#
Railio dodges an elbow strike from Fleshou Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fleshou Jr.
Railio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Railio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fleshou Jr blocks a body shot from Railio.
Fleshou Jr blocking some punches.
Railio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fleshou Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Railio misses with a punch to the body.
Fleshou Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Railio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fleshou Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Railio swings wildly with an uppercut but Fleshou Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Railio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Railio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Railio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Railio misses with a punch on the inside.
Fleshou Jr just leaning against Railio, taking a breather.
Fleshou Jr lands a left hand.
Railio tries to break free but Fleshou Jr pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Railio throws a head punch that misses.
Railio can't break the clinch.
Fleshou Jr trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Railio.
Fleshou Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Railio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fleshou Jr tries to land a front kick but Railio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fleshou Jr avoids the body shot from Railio.
Fleshou Jr thows a leg kick but Railio checks it
and Railio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fleshou Jr with a poor takedown
and Railio counters with a stiff right hand.
Antti Railio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stres Fleshou Jr.
Railio swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Fleshou Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Railio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fleshou Jr misses with the head strike.
Railio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fleshou Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Railio avoids the damage to the body.
Fleshou Jr digs a right hand into Railio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Railio's gas tank. #T3#
Railio misses with a punch on the inside.
Fleshou Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Railio dodges an elbow strike from Fleshou Jr.
A short left from Railio. #CUT#That has opened up Stres Fleshou Jr's cut even more.
Fleshou Jr lands with a right to the head.
Railio is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Railio tries to break the clinch but Fleshou Jr is controlling the position.
Railio struggles to land a body shot inside as Fleshou Jr controls his hands.
Railio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Fleshou Jr is rocked!
Nice body punch from Railio - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fleshou Jr. #BC#
Railio manages to break the clinch.
We've been told by Railio's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fleshou Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Railio as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Railio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Railio lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Fleshou Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Railio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Railio managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fleshou Jr trying to control the action but Railio is working from the bottom.
Railio keeps Fleshou Jr under control for a moment.
Fleshou Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Railio keeps working.
Fleshou Jr lands a nice forearm strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stres Fleshou Jr will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Fleshou Jr misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Railio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Fleshou Jr moves into the clinch.
Railio avoids the elbow strike from Fleshou Jr, against the cage.
Fleshou Jr avoiding damage.
Railio lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Railio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fleshou Jr misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Fleshou Jr does no damage.
Fleshou Jr 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.
Railio misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio misses the jab.
Fleshou Jr cracks a nice hook into Railio's ribs.
Railio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fleshou Jr shoots in but Railio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Railio throwing a counter right hand but Fleshou Jr manages to avoid it.#T1#
Fleshou Jr looks to clinch #KD#
and Railio counters with a nice right hand that sends Fleshou Jr toppling to the canvas! Fleshou Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Railio finish him?!
Fleshou Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Railio finish him?
Railio fakes the body blow, causing Fleshou Jr to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Fleshou Jr goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antti Railio!
Antti Railio decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 218: Matikainen v Cheese
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
Gregor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#It looks like Jimbo Gregor has been cut.
We've been told by Railio's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Railio slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Railio misses its target.
Gregor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Railio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Railio takes a swing at Gregor's ribcage but misses.
Railio on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
No joy there for Railio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Railio misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gregor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Railio scores with a hook to the body. Gregor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Railio throws a hook but Gregor blocks it.
Gregor avoids the body shot from Railio.
Gregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Railio.
Railio swings widly with a right hand
and Gregor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gregor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Railio.
A little jabbing left from Gregor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Railio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Railio.
Railio looks to score with a jab to the body but Gregor is just out of range.
Gregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Railio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Railio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gregor counters with a straight right hand.
Gregor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gregor loads up on a big right hand but Railio slips the punch.
Gregor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Railio.
Railio slips a jab from Gregor.
Railio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gregor's head.
Railio throws a big shot that misses.
Gregor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Railio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Gregor counter with a right hand. #T3#
Gregor throws a hook but Railio avoids it easily.#KD2#
Gregor feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Railio sprawling to the canvas! Railio rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gregor finish him?! #CUT2#Antti Railio's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Gregor feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Railio sprawling to the canvas! Railio rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gregor finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gregor cracks Railio on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Railio falls backwards against the cage. Gregor follows up with more strikes that drop Railio to his knees. Gregor keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Railio! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimbo Gregor!

Event: WVT 213: Haggar v Seanoa
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Fisticuffs throws an off balance right hand
and Railio counters with a straight right hand.
Railio missing with a left hand there. Fisticuffs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fisticuffs defending well as Railio loads up on a big left hand.
Fisticuffs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fisticuffs misses with a right hand
and Railio counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Fisticuffs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Railio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Fisticuffs misses its intended target.
Railio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fisticuffs throws a predictable looking body shot
and Railio counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antti Railio!
After winning the bout, Antti Railio thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 204: Dracul v Steve
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Kok throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Railio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Chew Kok has been cut.
Chew Kok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kok moves into the clinch.
Railio misses with some punches.
Kok throws a head punch that misses.
Kok takes a shot to the head.
Railio prevents a body shot from Kok.
Kok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kok lands a body punch.
Railio lands with a right to the head.
Kok blocks a body shot from Railio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kok misses with the head strike.
Railio misses with a body punch.
Railio pushes Kok back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Railio has a couple of punches blocked by Kok.
Kok scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Railio blocks an uppercut.
Railio misses with a punch on the inside.
Kok softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kok lands a body punch in the clinch.
Railio is breathing heavily.
Railio has a couple of punches blocked by Kok.
Kok misses with the head strike.
Kok lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kok.
Railio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Kok.
Railio can't find room to land a body shot as Kok controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kok.
Railio tries to work over Kok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Railio misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kok.
Railio blocks an uppercut.
Kok throws a punch but it's blocked by Railio.
Railio struggles to land a body shot inside as Kok controls his hands.
Kok has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Railio seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kok can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kok. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Kok.
Kok misses with a punch to the body.
Kok working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kok swings wildly with an uppercut but Railio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kok prevents a body shot from Railio.
Railio lands with a right to the head.
Railio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Railio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kok misses with some punches.
Kok lands with a left to the head.
Kok scores with a shoulder strike.
Railio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Railio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Railio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Railio takes a shot to the head.
Kok lands with a left to the head.
Railio misses with a body punch.
Railio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kok misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Railio as the two fighters clinch.
Kok cracks Railio with a nice body shot.
Kok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Railio backwards.
Kok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Railio backwards.
Kok tries to throw a body punch but Railio avoids it by throwing Kok back against the cage.
Kok misses with some punches.
Kok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Railio's elbow.
Kok presses Railio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kok is working Railio over against the cage.
Kok lands a right hand that snaps the head of Railio backwards.
A short left from Kok.
Kok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kok pushes Railio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Railio blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Railio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Kok.
A nice left hand lands by Kok. #T4#
Kok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kok lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kok.
Kok softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kok tries to work over Railio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kok lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Kok - that landed with a thud.
Kok lands a left hand.
Kok lands a right hand that snaps the head of Railio backwards.
Railio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kok blocking some punches.
Kok gets through Railio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kok lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kok.
A nice left hand lands by Kok.
Kok blocks a body shot from Railio.
Kok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chew Kok dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chew Kok's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Kok gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Railio prevents a body shot from Kok.
Railio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kok lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kok.
Kok has a couple of punches blocked by Railio.
Kok swings wildly with an uppercut but Railio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kok lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kok tries to throw a body punch but Railio avoids it by throwing Kok back against the cage.
Kok stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kok scores with a shoulder strike.
Kok lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kok lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Railio.
Kok misses with a body punch.
Kok stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kok lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kok.
Kok lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kok lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kok lands a shot to the body.
Kok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Railio backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kok.
Nice body punch from Kok.
Kok lands with a left to the head.
Kok lands a shoulder strike.
Chew Kok seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kok lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Railio.
Kok lands a hook that snaps the head of Railio backwards.
Kok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Railio's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Kok as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kok scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kok stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kok lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kok scores with a shoulder strike.
Kok misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Kok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Railio backwards.
A shot in the inside from Kok.
A right hook to the body lands for Kok.
Railio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kok can't find room to land a body shot as Railio controls the action.
Kok working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kok.
Kok gets through Railio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Railio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kok can't find room to land a body shot as Railio controls the action.
Kok lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Railio.
Kok digs a right hand underneath Railio's ribcage. Railio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kok.
Kok throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Railios head.
Kok lands a nice uppercut.
Kok lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Railio.
Kok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Kok lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Railio is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
Kok lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Railio or not.
A short right from Kok on the inside.
Oh Railio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kok works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Railio seems to have got his legs back now.
Kok pushes Railio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kok.
Railio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kok lands a left hand.
Kok scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kok stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kok pushes Railio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kok loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Railio senseless! What a punch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chew Kok!
After winning the bout, Chew Kok thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 198: Ihantala v Primo
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Shida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Railio moves away.
Shida keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Railio takes a swing at Shida's ribcage but misses.
Shida scores with a jab to the jaw.
Railio misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shida! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Railio.
Railio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Railio walks into a straight right hand from Shida.
Railio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.#T1#
Railio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Railio manages to avoid it.
Shida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Railio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shida looks to land a right hand but Railio moved out of range.
Shida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Railio.
Shida throws out a counter right but Railio avoids it with no problem.
Railio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Shida drops his hands momentarily and Railio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Takeda Shida has been cut.
Shida misses with an uppercut
enabling Railio to counter with a crisp jab.
Shida smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Railio jabs Shida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shida digs a good hook to Railio's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Shida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Railio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Railio scores with a sloppy right hand. Shida should have avoided that one.
Railio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Railio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shida counters with a nice body shot.
Shida throws a body shot but no joy.
Railio swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slow jab from Shida misses its intended target.
Railio misses with a left hand
and Shida counters with a stiff right hand.
Railio ducks under a wild hook from Shida.
Railio throwing a counter right hand but Shida manages to avoid it.#T4#
Railio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shida.
Shida shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Railio throws the left hand but Shida avoids the punch easily.
Railio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Railio throws a right hand that misses
and Shida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shida misses with a hook
and Railio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shida throws an overhand right that lands on Railio's shoulder, as Railio tries to avoid the shot.
Shida throws a right hand that Railio ducks under and follows up with a left that Railio also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeda Shida dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Railio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shida.
An attempted straight right counter from Railio misses the target.
Shida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shida moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Shida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shida bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Railio. Shida does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shida! But no joy.
Railio throws a hook but Shida blocks it.
Railio swings for the body but Shida moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio scores with a jab to the head.
Shida digs a good hook to Railio's body. #T1#
Railio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some wild striking there from Shida.
Railio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shida ducks under a wild hook from Railio.
Shida throws out a counter right but Railio avoids it with no problem.
Shida throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Railio throws a lazy uppercut
and Shida counters with a nice uppercut.
Railio misses with a body shot.
Shida let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Railio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shida swings for the body but Railio moves out of range.
Shida misses with a lunging right hand
and Railio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shida lands with an overhand left.
Shida lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Railio misses with a hook. Shida ducked under it nicely.
Takeda Shida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Railio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shida counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shida. Railio does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Shida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Railio.
Antti Railio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Railio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Railio lunges at Shida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shida's hand.
Railio misses with an uppercut
and Shida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shida scores with a shot to the body.
Railio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shida misses the jab.#T4#
Shida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Railio misses with a straight left.
Railio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shida throws out a loose jab but Railio uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Railio misses the target.
It seemed like Shida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Railio with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shida is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Takeda Shida will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Shida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Railio looks to throw the jab but Shida is out of range.
A lazy left from Shida finds it's target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Railio might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Railio misses with a right hand
and Shida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Railio misses with a hook
and Shida counters with a straight right hand.
Railio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Railio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shida.#T1#
Railio throws an off balance right hand
and Shida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Antti Railio's cut is getting worse.
Railio misses with a right hand
and Shida counters with a left to the body.
Railio lands a jab to Shida's midsection.
Shida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Railio at a distance.
Railio misses with an uppercut
and Shida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shida lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shida is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Good standup being displayed there by Shida as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Railio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shida.
A quick step to the side and Railio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shida looks to land a right hand but Railio moved out of range.
Nice shot by Railio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Railio swings widly with a right hand
and Shida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Railio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shida works Railio's body with a nice hook.
Shida connects with a body shot.#T3#
Shida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Railio.
Shida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shida slips a jab from Railio.
Shida throws a right hand that misses
and Railio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Antti Railio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shida lands a really nice looking cross but Railio seems unphased.
Shida scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Shida misses with a lunging right hand
and Railio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Railio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Railio throws an off balance right hand
and Shida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Antti Railio's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Railio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takeda Shida is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Railio scores with a sloppy right hand. Shida should have avoided that one.
Shida ducks under a wild hook from Railio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Railio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Railio.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: WVT 188: Mahogany v Johnson
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
Railio swings widly with a right hand
and Mathieu counters with a good, hard body kick but Railio shrugs it off.
Mathieu is looking to land body kicks.
Mathieu dips to his left and cracks Railio with an uppercut!#CUT#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Railio.#CUT2#It looks like Ernesto Mathieu has been cut.
A jab from Mathieu finds it's way through Railio's defenses.
Railio walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio misses with a body shot.
Railio misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD#
and Mathieu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Railio! Mathieu lets Railio back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Railio misses. #T1#
Mathieu tries to work over Railio's front leg with a kick but Railio checks it.
Mathieu misses with a jab to the body
and Railio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Railio misses with a hook
and Mathieu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Railio misses with a hook
and Mathieu counters with a nice uppercut.
Mathieu looks to throw a body kick
and Railio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mathieu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Railio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Railio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Railio walks into a jab.#T2#
Mathieu avoids the body shot from Railio.
A little feinted left hand from Mathieu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Railio looks to land a right hand but Mathieu moved out of range.
Mathieu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Railio misses with a straight right.
Mathieu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Railio defending well as Mathieu loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Railio moves away from the strike by Mathieu.
Railio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Railio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mathieu slips under a jab from Railio.
Mathieu scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#That has opened up Antti Railio's cut even more.#T3#
Railio cracks Mathieu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mathieu misses with a left hand
and Mathieu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Ernesto Mathieu's cut is getting worse.
Railio 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.
Nice uppercut there from Railio.
Railio moves away from the strike by Mathieu.
Mathieu looks to throw the jab but Railio is out of range.
Mathieu misses with a body punch
and Railio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Railio swings for the body but Mathieu moves out of range. #T4#
Railio misses with a right hand
and Mathieu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mathieu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mathieu defending well as Railio loads up on a big left hand.
Mathieu throws a poor cross that misses
and Railio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Ernesto Mathieu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mathieu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Railio takes a step back to recover.
Railio looks winded!
Railio misses with a hook
letting Mathieu counter with a right hand.
Mathieu fails to land with a series of punches.
Mathieu pushes Railio away with a front kick.
Railio ducks right into an uppercut from Mathieu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Mathieu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mathieu scores with a jab. Railio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mathieu throws a poor cross that misses
and Railio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Railio throws a jab but it's blocked by Mathieu.
Mathieu lands the left hand.
Railio avoids the body shot from Mathieu.
Mathieu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Railio can do to turn this around?
Mathieu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Railio on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio misses with a shot to the body
and Mathieu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Mathieu misses. #T1#
Mathieu throws a body punch but Railio moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Railio might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mathieu has got the better of the exchanges.
Mathieu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Railio cracks a nice hook into Mathieu's ribs.
Ernesto Mathieu is winning the standup battle so far.
Mathieu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mathieu thuds a left hand into Railio's body.
Mathieu slips under a jab from Railio.
Mathieu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Railio.
Nice defenses there by Mathieu.#T2#
Mathieu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Railio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mathieu scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#Jeez, Ernesto Mathieu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mathieu swings for the body but Railio moves out of range.
Railio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mathieu counters with a nice body shot.
Railio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Railio connects with a single shot there.
Mathieu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#The cut above Antti Railio's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mathieu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Railio is breathing heavily.#T3#
Mathieu misses with a head kick.
Mathieu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mathieu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Railio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mathieu counters with a left to the body.
That kick from Mathieu tenderised Railio's leg. Railio is trying to keep his angry face on.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mathieu.
Mathieu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Railio avoids a kick to the body.
Mathieu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Railio.
Railio misses with a lunging right hand
and Mathieu counters with an inside leg kick.
Mathieu scores with a leg kick.
Railio just misses with a punch to the body.
Mathieu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#Antti Railio's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Mathieu coming out on top.
Mathieu throws a poor cross that misses
and Railio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Mathieu dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Railio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Mathieu counters with a nice right hand that sends Railio toppling to the canvas! Railio scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mathieu finish him?!#ROC#Railio is rocked!
Railio takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mathieu drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Railio's head, knocking him out cold! Mathieu is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ernesto Mathieu!
During a confident post fight interview, Ernesto Mathieu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 183: Haggar v Railio
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Haggar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Railio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Haggar moves out of range as Railio strikes.
Haggar feinted with a counter takedown.
Haggar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Railio moves away.
Haggar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haggar fails with a takedown attempt.
Haggar misses with a lunging right hand
and Railio counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Railio feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Haggar sprawling to the canvas! Haggar rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Railio finish him?! #CUT2#It looks like Mike Haggar has been cut.
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!
Railio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haggar at a distance.
Haggar dives in and grabs Railio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Railio pushes down on Haggar's head and hops out.
Railio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haggar. Railio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Railio drops his hands momentarily and Haggar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Haggar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Railio.
Haggar looks to score with a jab to the body but Railio is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haggar.#T1##TD#
Haggar shoots in and gets a takedown into Railio's guard.
Haggar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Railio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haggar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Haggar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Haggar throwing strikes from guard but Railio blocks nicely.
Haggar is working Railio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Haggar postures up in Railio's guard and throws a big left but Railio blocks it.
Railio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haggar.
Haggar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haggar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Railio is trying to keep Haggar in close.
Haggar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Haggar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Haggar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Haggar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Haggar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Haggar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Haggar throwing shots but Railio is blocking nicely.
Haggar working over Railio with some ground and pound. Railio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Haggar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Haggar wants to control but Railio is keeping him busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Railio has hold of Haggar's hands but Haggar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Haggar slips a nice elbow through Railio's hands, connecting with Railio's forehead.
Haggar throwing shots but Railio is blocking nicely.
Haggar working Railio over with strikes. #T3#
Haggar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Railio is trying to get back to full guard.
Railio taking some punishment here, with Haggar in his half guard.
Haggar 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.
Haggar misses with a head shot. Railio uses the momentum to regain guard.
Haggar is looking to work some ground and pound but Railio has wrist control.
Haggar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Railio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haggar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haggar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Haggar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haggar with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Haggar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Railio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haggar stands up over Railio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Haggar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Railio is keeping the position for now.
Haggar trying to control the position from guard on top but Railio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haggar landing with the ground and pound.
Haggar wants to control from the top but Railio keeps moving.
Haggar working some strikes from top position.
Railio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Haggar stands up over Railio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Haggar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Haggar'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#
Haggar works the jab nicely.
Haggar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Railio can do to turn this around?
Jab, jab by Haggar - just one landing.
Haggar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Donk. Haggar catches Railio right on the button with a cross.
Nice body punch from Haggar.
Haggar tests Railio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haggar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Railio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mike Haggar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haggar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Railio momentarily.
Railio takes one on the button.
Railio misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Haggar. Beautiful body shot.
Railio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Railio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Haggar scores with the left hand. Railio knows he should have avoided that one.
Haggar lands the left hand.#T1#
Haggar cracks Railio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Haggar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Haggar fails with a takedown attempt.
Antti Railio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haggar ducks under a wild hook from Railio.#TD#
Haggar gets a double leg takedown into Railio's guard.
Haggar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Railio keeping full guard, as Haggar tries to pass.
Railio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Haggar works over Railio with some ground and pound from guard.
Haggar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Railio is trying to keep Haggar in close.
Haggar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Haggar throws a strike but Railio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Haggar throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Haggar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
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!
Railio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haggar.
Haggar tries to pass to full mount but Railio defends it.
Haggar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Haggar thows a huge punch but Railio dodges it nicely.
Railio preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Haggar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Haggar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Haggar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Haggar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Haggar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Railio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Well, if Haggar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Haggar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Haggar is looking to take a break and control but Railio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Railio wants to get back to full guard.
Railio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mike Haggar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haggar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Haggar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Railio defending well though.
Haggar with the ground and pound but Railio uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Haggar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haggar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Haggar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Railio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haggar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Haggar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Haggar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Haggar misses with a takedown
enabling Railio to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Haggar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Railio quickly recovers to half guard.
Haggar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Haggar is taking a breather. Railio 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.#SUB#
Haggar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Railio defends it well.
Haggar lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggar stalling.
Railio trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Haggar is nestled in close to Railio, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Railio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Haggar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Haggar with the ground and pound but Railio uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Haggar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Haggar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Haggar postures up.
Haggar connects with a couple of short punches.
Haggar is in close to Railio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haggar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Haggar is pushing down on Railio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Railio is fighting to maintain full guard but Haggar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Haggar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Haggar is looking for a kimura here.
Railio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Haggar working over Railio with some ground and pound. Railio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Haggar is looking to take a break and control but Railio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Haggar has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Haggar working over Railio with some ground and pound. Railio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Railio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haggar.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Haggar connects with a nice short shot to Railio's temple.
Railio is in trouble now - Haggar has advanced to mount!
Haggar looking to finish Railio with some ground and pound. This is bad for Railio!
Railio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haggar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Haggar with good strikes from the mount here!
Antti Railio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BOOM! Haggar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
BOOM! Haggar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Haggar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Haggar is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Railio goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Haggar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Haggar!

Event: WVT 178: Fedetenko v Railio 2
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Railio throws a poor cross that misses
and Fedetenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
Fedetenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fedetenko looks to throw the jab but Railio is out of range.
Railio doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fedetenko swings widly with a right hand
and Railio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Railio throws a lazy uppercut
and Fedetenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Railio swings widly with a right hand
and Fedetenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fedetenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio throws a sloppy body shot
and Railio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Railio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fedetenko throws an off balance right hand
and Railio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fedetenko thinking. #T1#
Railio missing with a left hand there. Fedetenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fedetenko walks into a straight right hand from Railio.
Railio throws a big shot that misses.
Railio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fedetenko manages to avoid it.
Fedetenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Railio has time to react.
Fedetenko misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Railio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fedetenko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fedetenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Railio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fedetenko misses with a hook. Railio ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Railio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Fedetenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Railio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fedetenko scrambles back to his feet.
Railio with a jab.
A slow jab from Railio misses its intended target.
Railio misses with a jab to the body
and Fedetenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Railio avoids the body shot from Fedetenko.
Fedetenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#It looks like Vladamir Fedetenko has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedetenko. Railio does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Railio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fedetenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Fedetenko misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Railio! But no joy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fedetenko throws out a loose jab but Railio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Railio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fedetenko with a body shot.
Nice cross by Railio.
Railio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fedetenko in his tracks.
Fedetenko missing with a left hand there. Railio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Railio throws a body punch but Fedetenko moves out of range.
Railio is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fedetenko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Railio avoids the body shot from Fedetenko.
Railio takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Railio throws the left hand but Fedetenko avoids the punch easily.
As Railio tries to get set, Fedetenko tries to push him back and clinch up but Railio manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Fedetenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fedetenko.#CUT#That has opened up Antti Railio's cut even more.
Fedetenko throws out a loose jab but Railio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Railio misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Fedetenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Railio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Fedetenko misses the target.
A nice side step and Railio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters circling - Fedetenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Railio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Railio swings widly with a right hand
and Fedetenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 Vladamir Fedetenko will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Railio with a hook.
Railio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Fedetenko misses. #KD#
Fedetenko sends Railio crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fedetenko is motioning to the referee to let Railio up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fedetenko misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Railio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fedetenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Railio misses the target.
Railio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fedetenko.
Railio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Fedetenko slips under a jab from Railio.
Fedetenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fedetenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fedetenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Railio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fedetenko throws an off balance right hand
and Railio counters with a right hand to the body.
Vladamir Fedetenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Railio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fedetenko scores with a hook.
Fedetenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Railio.
Fedetenko is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Railio.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Railio in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T2##KD2#
Railio drops Fedetenko with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fedetenko looks back up at him and smiles so Railio waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fedetenko misses with a shot to the body
and Railio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Railio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Railio loads up on a big right hand but Fedetenko slips the punch.
Fedetenko tries to counter by clinching up but Railio breaks away and moves out of range.#KD2#
Railio lands a big right hand that sends Fedetenko crashing to the mat! Railio stays standing though and waves Fedetenko back to his feet!
Railio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Railio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Railio misses with a hook. Fedetenko ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Fedetenko misses the target.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Railio.
Fedetenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fedetenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Railio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Railio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Railio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fedetenko counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#The cut above Antti Railio's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fedetenko staying out of range there.
Railio misses with a straight right.
Fedetenko missing with a left hand there. Railio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Railio misses with a straight right.
Fedetenko is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Railio moves out of range as Fedetenko strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Railio.
Fedetenko ducks under a wild hook from Railio.
Railio throws a poor cross that misses
and Fedetenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fedetenko throws a body punch but Railio moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Railio. Those never looked like landing.
Railio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fedetenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Railio to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Railio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Railio ducks under a wild hook from Fedetenko.
It seemed like Railio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Railio throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD2#
Railio feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Fedetenko sprawling to the canvas! Fedetenko rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Railio finish him?!
Railio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fedetenko misses with a hook
and Railio counters with a right hand from hell and Fedetenko is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antti Railio!
An out of breath Antti Railio thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 172: Vargas v Railio 3
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Railio punishes Vargas's body with a nice straight punch.
Railio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vargas.
Railio throws out a counter right but Vargas avoids it with no problem.
Vargas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Railio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vargas misses with a hook.
Railio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Railio throws a jab but it's blocked by Vargas.
Vargas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Railio manages to circle out of the way.
Vargas cracks Railio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio throws a shot to the body.
Railio jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Vargas ducks under a wild hook from Railio.
Railio throws a hook to the side of Vargas's head but Vargas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Railio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vargas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vargas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Railio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.
Railio misses with a straight right.
Vargas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vargas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Railio.
It seemed like Railio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vargas misses with an uppercut. Railio saw that one coming.
Vargas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Railio moves away.#T2#
Vargas swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Railio counters with a crisp right hand that drops Vargas! Railio lets Vargas back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Vargas is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas misses with a lunging right hand
and Railio counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antti Railio!
After winning the bout, Antti Railio thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 164: Hightower v Kok
Date: Sep 29, 2023

#R1#
Railio misses with a hook.
Railio misses with a hook.
Motts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Railio.
Motts takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Railio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Railio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
Motts throws a looping overhand right but Railio ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Railio misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio moves away from the strike by Motts.
Railio slips under a jab from Motts.
Railio moves away from the strike by Motts.
A little feinted left hand from Railio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Railio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Railio misses its target.
Railio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Motts doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Railio throws a jab when Motts was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Motts! But no joy.
Motts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Railio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Railio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Motts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Motts as he connects with a hook.
Railio connects with a nice looking jab.
Motts misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Railio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Railio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Motts manages to avoid it.
Motts throws out a counter right but Railio avoids it with no problem.
Railio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Motts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Railio.
Motts lands a nice shot to the body.
Motts slips under a jab.
Railio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Motts might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Railio scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Railio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Motts counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Railio misses with a hook
and Motts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Motts misses with an uppercut. Railio saw that one coming.
Motts throws a shot from downtown. Railio moves away and avoids it.
Motts wants to clinch.
Motts misses with a straight left.
Motts moves in looking to clinch but Railio pushes him off.#T4#
Motts throws a lazy uppercut
letting Railio counter with a right hand.
Motts misses with a looping left.
Railio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Motts.
A big left from Motts misses.
Railio connects with a body shot.
Motts takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Motts.
A big left from Motts misses.
It looked like Railio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gregory Motts will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antti Railio'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#
Motts throws a poor cross that misses
and Railio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Motts slips a straight right by Railio.
Motts doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Motts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Motts throws out a counter right but Railio avoids it with no problem.
Railio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Motts looks to land a left hand but Railio moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Motts misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Motts clinches up against the cage.
Railio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Railio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Motts has a couple of punches blocked by Railio.
Motts working aggressively here.
Motts scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Railio.
Motts blocking some punches.
Railio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Motts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Railio lands a right hand.
Motts misses with a punch on the inside.
Motts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Motts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Motts.
Motts misses with a body punch.
Motts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Railio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Motts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Railio swings wildly with an uppercut but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Railio swings wildly with an uppercut but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Motts misses with a punch on the inside.
Railio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Railio misses with a body punch.
Railio tries a body shot but Motts blocks it.
Motts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Railio throws a punch but it's blocked by Motts.
Railio misses with the head strike.
Railio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Motts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts.
Railio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Railio tries a body shot but Motts blocks it.
Motts lands a right hand.
Motts blocking some punches.
Motts throws a punch but it's blocked by Railio. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Motts fails to land.
Railio blocks a body shot from Motts.
Railio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Railio struggles to land a body shot inside as Motts controls his hands.
Motts struggles to land a body shot inside as Railio controls his hands.
Motts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Railio tries a body shot but Motts blocks it.
Railio blocks a body shot from Motts.
Motts has a couple of punches blocked by Railio.
Railio lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Railio - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Railio.
Railio lands with a left to the head.
Railio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Railio lands a body punch.
Motts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Motts misses with a punch on the inside.
Railio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Motts tries to throw a body punch but Railio avoids it by throwing Motts back against the cage.
Railio works on Motts's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Railio misses with some punches.
Railio lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Motts.
Motts can't find room to land a body shot as Railio controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Railio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Railio lands a body shot.
Motts is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Railio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Railio lands a right hand.
Motts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Railio's elbow.
Motts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Motts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Motts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Railio's elbow.
Motts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Motts throws a head punch that misses.
Railio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Motts swings wildly with an uppercut but Railio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Motts can't find room to land a body shot as Railio controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Railio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antti Railio's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Railio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Motts.
Railio throwing a counter right hand but Motts manages to avoid it.
Motts throws a poor cross that misses
and Railio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Motts scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Railio punishes Motts's body with a nice straight punch.
Motts misses with a left hand
and Railio counters with a huge left! Motts is in big trouble! He's backing up but Railio isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Motts from any more damage. A dominating finish by Railio!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Railio!
A very excited looking Antti Railio 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: WVT 159: Creed v Halsti
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Railio misses with a body punch #KD2#
and Mountain counters with a crisp one two that drops Railio! Mountain thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Railio to his feet! Railio is in big trouble!
Mountain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Railio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mountain! But no joy.
Mountain defending well as Railio loads up on a big left hand.
Mountain now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mountain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Railio.
Mountain only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mountain looks to clinch
and Railio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio misses with a hook to the body
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mountain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#It looks like Tauski Mountain has been cut.#T1#
Mountain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Railio in his tracks.
Mountain clobbers Railio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
Mountain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Railio.
A little jabbing left from Mountain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mountain throws out a loose jab but Railio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Railio throws a hook but Mountain avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Mountain's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've been told by Railio's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Railio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mountain manages to avoid it.
Railio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Mountain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Railio misses the body punch
and Mountain counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mountain throws a poor cross that misses
and Railio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mountain throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Railio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Tauski Mountain's cut even more.
Railio swings for the body but Mountain moves out of range.
Railio lands with a hook. Mountain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Railio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Railio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Railio throws out a loose jab but Mountain uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Mountain misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Railio misses with a left hand
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Railio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Railio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Mountain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Antti Railio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mountain stuns Railio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mountain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mountain misses with a head kick. #T4#
Mountain tries to move into range but Railio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#The cut above Tauski Mountain's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Railio misses with a body shot.
Railio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mountain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Railio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mountain thinking.
Railio misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Mountain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Railio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mountain in his tracks.
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!
Mountain tries to move into range but Railio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Railio dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Railio throws a sloppy body shot
and Mountain counters with a good low kick that Railio was not able to check.
Railio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mountain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mountain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Railio throws a right hand that misses
and Mountain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Railio lunges at Mountain with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mountain's hand. #CUT#Tauski Mountain's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mountain has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mountain counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Railio lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

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

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

Event: WVT 145: Fedentenko v Railio
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Jab by Fedetenko.
Fedetenko slips under a jab from Railio.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fedetenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Railio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fedetenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Railio is just out of range.
Railio misses with an uppercut
and Fedetenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fedetenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Railio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fedetenko, as that shot connected. #CUT#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
Fedetenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Railio is just out of range.
A nice side step and Railio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fedetenko throws a right hand that misses
and Railio counters with a straight right hand.
Fedetenko moves away from the strike by Railio. #T1#
Railio misses the jab.
Railio misses with a right hand
and Fedetenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fedetenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Fedetenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fedetenko misses with a shot to the body
and Railio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fedetenko lands a slapping body shot.
Railio misses with a right hand
and Fedetenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Railio misses with a left hand
and Fedetenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Railio throws a jab but it's blocked by Fedetenko.
Fedetenko misses with a straight right.
Fedetenko throws an off balance right hand
and Railio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fedetenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Railio moves away.
Railio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Railio misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fedetenko moves out of range as Railio strikes.
Fedetenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Railio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Railio lands a jab.#T3#
Fedetenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Decent striking displayed by Fedetenko there.
Railio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fedetenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fedetenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fedetenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Railio is just out of range.
Railio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Railio throws an off balance right hand
and Fedetenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Antti Railio's cut even more.
Fedetenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Fedetenko misses with a body punch
and Railio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fedetenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fedetenko slips a jab from Railio.
Fedetenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fedetenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Railio.
Decent striking displayed by Fedetenko there.
Railio lands with a cross.
Railio throws a shot from downtown. Fedetenko moves away and avoids it.
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 Vladamir Fedetenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antti Railio's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Railio slips under a jab.
Fedetenko ducks under a wild hook from Railio.
Railio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fedetenko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Railio. Fedetenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fedetenko tries to counter by clinching up but Railio breaks away and moves out of range.
Railio throws a sloppy body shot
and Fedetenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Railio connects with a body shot that sends Fedetenko's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedetenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Fedetenko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Railio swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Fedetenko counter with a right hand.
Fedetenko scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Railio moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Fedetenko.
Fedetenko wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Railio in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Railio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fedetenko scores with a shot to the body.
Railio looks to score with a jab to the body but Fedetenko is just out of range.
Railio misses with a hook.
Fedetenko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Railio throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Railio misses the target.
Fedetenko looks to land a right hand but Railio moved out of range.
Fedetenko lands a jab to the nose.
Fedetenko throws a jab when Railio was well out of range.
Fedetenko misses with a right hand
and Railio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Railio with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Railio misses its intended target.
Railio misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Fedetenko misses the target.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Fedetenko. That snapped Railio's head back. #CUT#The cut above Antti Railio's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#KD#
Fedetenko cracks Railio with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fedetenko has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Railio to stand back up!#ROC#Railio is rocked!
Fedetenko throws a shot to the body.
Fedetenko jabs at Railio's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fedetenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Railio in his tracks.
Railio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fedetenko counters with a nice body shot.
Railio is breathing heavily.
Fedetenko scores with a hook to the body. Railio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fedetenko circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Railio to the canvas! Railio doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Fedetenko keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladamir Fedetenko!
During a confident post fight interview, Vladamir Fedetenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 138: Corassa v Bloodaxe
Date: Aug 04, 2023

#R1#
Thompson with a poor takedown
and Railio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Railio's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Railio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Railio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thompson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thompson misses with a kick to the body. #KD#
Railio lands a big right hand that sends Thompson crashing to the mat! Railio stays standing though and waves Thompson back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Ricky Thompson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson looks to land a body kick but Railio moved away.
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Railio.
It looked like Railio was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thompson.
Thompson fails with the takedown
and Railio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt
and Railio counters with a crisp right that sends Thompson to the canvas! Railio follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Railio!
Antti Railio thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 130: Account v Peterson
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Chai swings widly with a right hand
enabling Railio to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Railio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chai throws a good cross that connects.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai misses with a hook. Railio ducked under it nicely.
Railio misses with a body shot.
Chai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Railio.
Railio throws a right hand that misses
and Chai counters with a low kick, right behind Railio 's knee.
Chai throws the left hand but Railio avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Railio scores with a hook to the body. Chai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Railio misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Railio was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Chai swings for the body but Railio moves out of range.
Chai lands a jab to Railio's midsection.
Chai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Railio takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Railio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chai throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Railio stuns Chai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Railio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Railio.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Railio! But no joy.
Chai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chai throws a head kick but Railio moves out of range.
Railio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai slips a straight right by Railio.
Railio throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Railio lands with a nice combination. Chai backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Bigi Boi Chai has been cut.#T3#
Chai slips a jab from Railio.
Chai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chai throws a combination that misses
and Railio counters with a straight right hand.
Chai throws a head kick that Railio semi-blocks.
Chai scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chai throws the left hand but Railio avoids the punch easily.
Chai misses with a looping left.
Chai's corner calls for a 1-2. Chai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab, jab by Railio - just one landing. #T4#
A shot to the body from Railio misses
and Chai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Railio's knee momentarily.
Railio catches Chai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Chai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Chai is predictable there
and Railio counters with a right hand to the body.
Chai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chai with the inside leg kick.
Railio avoids the head kick by Chai.
A countering left hand to the body from Railio misses.
Chai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bigi Boi Chai dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Railio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chai thows a leg kick but Railio checks it
and Railio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Railio's head but Railio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Railio was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Railio might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chai has got the better of the exchanges.
Chai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Railio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Railio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Railio scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai lunges at Railio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Railio's hand.
Railio darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Chai's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Railio before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antti Railio!
A very excited looking Antti Railio 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: WVT 122: Takahashi v Assndrop
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1#
Melondov thows a leg kick but Railio checks it
and Railio counters with a stiff right hand.
Melondov staying out of range there.
Melondov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Railio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Railio misses with a hook. Melondov ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Melondov.
Melondov ducks right into an uppercut from Railio. #CUT2#It looks like Zheko Melondov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Melondov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Railio misses with a body shot
and Melondov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.#T1#
Railio misses with a right hand
and Melondov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Railio misses with a left hand
and Melondov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Railio throws an overhand right that lands on Melondov's shoulder, as Melondov tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Melondov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Railio lands the left hand.
Railio throws a body shot but no joy.
Railio misses with a body shot
and Melondov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Melondov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Railio.#T2#
Railio swings for the body but Melondov moves out of range.
Railio misses with a looping right.
Melondov avoids the body shot from Railio.
Melondov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Railio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Railio throws a hook to the side of Melondov's head but Melondov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Melondov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Railio misses with an uppercut
and Melondov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Railio cracks a nice hook into Melondov's ribs.#T3#
Melondov scores with a leg kick.
Railio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melondov.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Railio throws a right hand that misses
and Melondov counters with a series of strikes. Railio will be more careful next time no doubt.
Railio misses with a shot to the body
and Melondov counters with a solid body kick.
Railio swings for the body but Melondov moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Railio misses the target.
Melondov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Nice body punch from Melondov.
Melondov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Railio connects with a crisp jab.
Railio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Melondov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melondov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Melondov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
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 Zheko Melondov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A jab from Railio misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Melondov misses the target.
Railio throws a jab but it's blocked by Melondov.
Melondov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Railio throws a good cross that connects.
Railio misses with a right hand
and Melondov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Railio throws a jab when Melondov was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#That has opened up Antti Railio's cut even more.
Melondov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Railio.
And Melondov counters with a quick kick to the body but Railio blocks it.#T1#
Railio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Railio throws out a powerful jab.
Melondov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Railio throws an overhand right that lands on Melondov's shoulder, as Melondov tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Melondov misses its target.
Melondov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A leg kick checked by Railio.
Railio misses with a left hand
and Melondov counters with a nice body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Melondov 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Railio misses with a jab to the body
and Melondov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Antti Railio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Railio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Railio throws a right hand that misses
and Melondov counters with a nice body kick.
Railio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Melondov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Railio really felt that one!
Railio is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melondov lands with a shot to the body.
Melondov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Melondov lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Railio crumples to the floor! Melondov milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zheko Melondov!
A very excited looking Zheko Melondov 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: WVT 117: Surianglek v Assndrop
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Railio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hightower counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Railio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hightower.
Railio misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Railio misses
and Hightower counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from Railio.
Railio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
Hightower ducks under a wild hook from Railio.
It looked like Hightower wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio misses with a hook
and Hightower counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hightower throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Railio on the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Hightower, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Hightower cracks Railio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Railio throws a right hand that misses
and Hightower makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Hightower has knocked Railio down with a huge combo! Hightower steps away and waves a wobbly Railio back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Railio is rocked!
Hightower connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Railio out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Hightower!
During a confident post fight interview, Jason Hightower thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 111: Ryoto v Surianglek
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Railio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vargas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vargas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Railio jabs Vargas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Railio misses with a lunging right hand
and Vargas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vargas throws out a loose jab but Railio uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Railio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vargas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vargas ducks under a wild hook from Railio.
It looked like Vargas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Railio takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.
Railio misses with a straight left. #T1#
Railio throws a body shot but no joy.
Railio throws a body shot but no joy.
Railio throws a shot from downtown. Vargas moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Railio ducks under a wild hook from Vargas.
Railio throws a lazy uppercut
and Vargas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vargas misses with a lunging right hand
and Railio counters with a straight right hand.
Railio scores with a hook.
Vargas misses with a hook to the body
and Railio scores with a counter punch that sends Vargas to the canvas! Railio smells blood - he's punishing Vargas with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Vargas has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Railio!
A very excited looking Antti Railio 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: WVT 101: Corassa v Takahashi
Date: May 12, 2023

#R1#
Railio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Railio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Svyatogor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the body from Railio misses
and Svyatogor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Svyatogor 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.
Svyatogor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Railio.
Railio throws a lazy right hand but Svyatogor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been told by Railio's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Railio cracks a nice hook into Svyatogor's ribs.
Railio throws a right hand that misses
and Svyatogor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio lands a body shot.
Svyatogor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Svyatogor throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Railio misses with a wild body shot.
Svyatogor avoids the body shot from Railio.
Railio misses the body punch
and Svyatogor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Railio swings widly with a right hand
and Svyatogor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Svyatogor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Svyatogor.
Svyatogor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Railio moves away from the strike by Svyatogor.
Svyatogor cracks Railio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Svyatogor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#KD#
Railio feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Svyatogor sprawling to the canvas! Svyatogor rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Railio finish him?! #CUT#It looks like Dimitri Svyatogor has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svyatogor throws a right hand that misses
and Railio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Svyatogor is rocked!
Railio cracks a nice hook into Svyatogor's ribs.
Railio ducks under a wild hook from Svyatogor.
Svyatogor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Railio counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antti Railio!
After winning the bout, Antti Railio thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 93: Mahogany v Ignatov
Date: Apr 21, 2023

#R1#
Railio avoids the body shot from Nti.
Railio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Nti catches Railio right on the button with a cross.
Nti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Railio moves away.
It looked like Railio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Railio cracks Nti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Kwame Nti has been cut.
Nti swings for the body but Railio moves out of range.
Railio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Railio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Nti.
Nti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Railio avoids the body shot from Nti.
Nti 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.
Nti lands a nice hook to Railio's body. Railio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Nti ducks under a wild hook from Railio.
And Nti tries to counter it with a takedown but Railio pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nti just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Railio gets caught napping as Nti dives in and scores a takedown. Railio manages to retain guard.
Railio controls Nti momentarily but Nti frees himself.
Nti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nti passes into half guard.
Railio is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Nti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Nti 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nti misses with a hook.
Railio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Railio throws the left hand but Nti avoids the punch easily.
Nti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nti cracks Railio with an open hand slap.
Nti defending well as Railio loads up on a big left hand.
Nti darts in looking for a takedown but Railio gets double underhooks and turns Nti into the cage.
Railio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Nti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Railio misses with a hook.
Donk. Nti catches Railio right on the button with a cross.
Nti throws a lazy right hand but Railio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donk. Nti catches Railio right on the button with a cross.
Nti looks to score with a jab to the body but Railio is just out of range.
Railio is looking to counter punch.
Nti looks to score with a jab to the body but Railio is just out of range.
Railio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Railio blocks a jab.
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!
Nti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Railio manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Nti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Some wild striking there from Nti.
Railio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Railio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nti.
A little feinted left hand from Railio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Railio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nti closes the distance and pushes Railio back into the cage.
Railio working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nti.
Nti struggles to land a body shot inside as Railio controls his hands. #T1#
Railio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Railio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Railio tries a body shot but Nti blocks it.
Nti goes for a takedown attempt but Railio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Railio misses with a looping left.
A big right from Railio misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nti. Railio does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Railio misses the target.
Nti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Railio at a distance.
Railio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nti. #CL2#
Nti moves into range and clinches up with Railio.
Railio tries to throw a body punch but Nti avoids it by throwing Railio back against the cage.
Nti lands an uppercut.#T2#
Nti can't find room to land a body shot as Railio controls the action.
Railio prevents a body shot from Nti.
Railio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Nti has clasped his hands together around Railio's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nti working away.
Railio defending against the ground and pound.
Railio tries to improve position but can't.
Railio is trying to escape the position but Nti is controlling the position.
Nti throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nti moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Nti works to advance to full mount. Railio defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Nti controlling the pace for now.
Nti looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nti controlling from mount.
Railio wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nti.
Nti controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Nti wants to control the pace but Railio is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Railio tries to hold on but Nti pushes him away.
Nti controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Nti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kwame Nti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Nti cracks a nice hook into Railio's ribs.
Nti wants to clinch up but Railio keeps it at a distance.
Railio throwing a counter right hand but Nti manages to avoid it.
Nti closes the distance but Railio moves to the side
and Railio counters with a straight right hand.
Nti looks to score with a jab to the body but Railio is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti throws an off balance right hand
and Railio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Railio lands with a shot to the body.
Nti scores with a hook to the body. Railio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Railio takes a swing at Nti's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Nti throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Railio was covering up waiting for the punch and Nti finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Railio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nti tries to free his leg and advance position but Railio is retaining full guard. #T2#
Nti keeps trying to improve his position.
Nti trying to control but Railio is working from the bottom.
Nti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nti is continuing to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Nti trying to control but Railio is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nti throws an off balance right hand
and Railio counters with a nice uppercut.
Nti connects with a body shot.#T3#
Nti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Railio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Railio manages to avoid it.
Railio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nti looks to score with a jab to the body but Railio is just out of range.
Railio is looking to counter punch.
Nti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Antti Railio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nti throws a jab but it's blocked by Railio.
Nti swings for the body but Railio moves out of range.
Railio is looking to counter punch.
Railio swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Nti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Nti shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nti showed some decent athleticism there.
Nti is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: WVT 88: Beukeboom v Motts
Date: Apr 07, 2023

#R1#
Thompson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thompson.
Thompson defending well as Railio loads up on a big left hand.
Thompson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Railio loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch.
Thompson throws a leg kick
and Railio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Railio moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Railio misses the target.#TD2#
Thompson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Railio regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Thompson.
Thompson lands a couple of elbows.
Railio keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Railio controlling the position.#T1#
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Railio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Railio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Railio seems keen to control Thompson's posture.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Railio keeps moving.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Railio has wrist control.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Railio keeps moving.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses. #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.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Railio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson is in close to Railio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Railio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Railio keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Railio can't keep his opponent in guard - Thompson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Railio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thompson wants to pass to mount but Railio is defending the position.
Thompson stalling away here and it's allowed Railio to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson postures up in Railio's guard and throws a big left but Railio blocks it.
Thompson throws a strike but Railio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Thompson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Railio manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Thompson wants to control from the top but Railio keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson landing with the ground and pound.
Thompson pushes down on Railio's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Thompson throwing shots but Railio is blocking nicely.
Railio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson.
Thompson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thompson thows a huge punch but Railio dodges it nicely.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thompson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thompson throwing shots but Railio is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson is controlling the pace.
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Thompson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A shot to the liver by Thompson. Beautiful body shot.
Thompson shoots in and drives through. Railio sprawls well.
Thompson scores with a jab. Railio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thompson misses with a double jab
and Railio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good work by Railio as he checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Thompson is predictable there
and Railio counters with a nice body shot.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Thompson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Railio counters with a right hand to the body.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Railio but Railio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Railio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Antti Railio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Thompson.#T1#
Thompson throws an off balance right hand
and Railio counters with a one-two to the body.
Thompson lands a nice shot that snaps Railio's head back.
Thompson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Railio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thompson goes for a double leg but Railio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Railio continues to drive forward.
Thompson scores with a three punch combo!
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Thompson gets a double leg takedown into Railio's guard.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Thompson being controlled here momentarily.
Thompson postures up in Railio's guard and throws a big left but Railio blocks it.
Thompson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Railio is retaining full guard.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Railio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Railio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Railio's head.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Railio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thompson's guard. #REVR#
Thompson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Thompson wants to free his trapped foot but Railio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thompson throwing shots but Railio is blocking nicely.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thompson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Thompson 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.
Thompson lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thompson lands a nice short elbow.
Railio is looking to control Thompson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Railio avoid being mounted?
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Railio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thompson.
Thompson working over Railio with some ground and pound. Railio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Thompson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Railio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Danga de danga de dang - Thompson scores with a four punch combination!
Railio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by Railio, which made it look bad.
Thompson moves away from the strike by Railio.
Railio throws a big shot that misses.
Railio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Railio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricky Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Thompson throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Thompson looks for a takedown but Railio sprawls well.
Thompson tries to bum rush Railio with a series of wild strikes but Railio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ricky Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown but Railio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thompson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Antti Railio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Thompson.
Railio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thompson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Railio slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a combination
and Railio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thompson thinking.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
Railio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thompson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Railio throws a big shot that misses.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Railio misses the target.
Thompson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T3#
Railio slips under a jab.
Railio connects with a body shot that sends Thompson's belly button to the back.
Thompson throws out a leg kick but Railio moves out of range and Thompson only half commits.
Railio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thompson.
Nice defenses there by Railio.
Ricky Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson fails to land the takedown.
Antti Railio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thompson.
It looked like Railio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Railio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Thompson walks into a stiff left hand from Railio.#CUT#It looks like Ricky Thompson has been cut.
Thompson misses with a leg kick.
Railio stuffs the takedown.
Railio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thompson.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
Thompson throws a leg kick but Railio moved away.
Thompson walks into a jab.
Thompson slips a jab from Railio.
Thompson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Railio defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Railio swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Ricky Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice sprawl there from Railio as Thompson shoots in.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricky Thompson.
Well Thompson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Thompson!
After the big win, Ricky Thompson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: WVT 84: Vargas v Railio
Date: Mar 24, 2023

#R1#
Railio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vargas takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.
Railio moves away from the strike by Vargas.
Railio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the liver by Railio. Beautiful body shot.
Railio slips a jab from Vargas.
It seemed like Railio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Railio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Railio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Vargas tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Railio is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Vargas buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Vargas!! Vargas is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Railio throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Railio!
An out of breath Antti Railio thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 80: Ihantala v Kersikov
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maestre.#CUT#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
Maestre misses with a double jab
and Railio counters with a left to the body.
Maestre misses with a hook to the body
and Railio counters with a stiff right hand.
Maestre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Railio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Railio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maestre manages to avoid it.
Maestre throws an off balance right hand
and Railio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maestre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Railio punishes Maestre's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maestre. Railio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maestre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Railio throws a hook but Maestre avoids it easily.
Maestre is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Maestre misses its intended target.
Railio just misses with a punch to the body.
Maestre slips under a jab.
Maestre lands a body shot. #T1#
Maestre connects with a jab.
Maestre throws a combination that misses
and Railio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Railio ducks right into an uppercut from Maestre.
Maestre lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Railio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maestre misses with an uppercut.
Maestre swings for the body but Railio moves out of range.
Maestre is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maestre tries to bum rush Railio with a series of wild strikes but Railio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Railio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maestre rather than just go for the knockout.
Railio lands a head shot.
Maestre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Railio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Railio misses the target.
Maestre lands a really nice looking cross but Railio seems unphased.
Luis Maestre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maestre misses with a double jab
and Railio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Maestre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Railio at a distance.
Maestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Railio slips a straight right by Maestre.
Maestre swings widly with a right hand
and Railio counters with a right hand to the body.
Maestre lands with an uppercut that bounces Railio off the cage and back into range.
Maestre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Railio.
Maestre missing with a left hand there. Railio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maestre moves away from the strike by Railio.
Maestre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Railio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maestre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Railio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maestre looks to land a combination. Railio sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T3#
Maestre misses with a combination
and Railio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maestre.
Maestre swings widly with a right hand
and Railio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Railio dodges the punch combination from Maestre.
A little jabbing left from Railio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Railio misses with an uppercut
and Maestre counters with a right hand to the body.
Railio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maestre.
Railio throws out a loose jab but Maestre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maestre throws a shot from downtown. Railio moves away and avoids it.
Railio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maestre was well out of range. Poor timing from Railio.
An attempted straight right counter from Maestre misses the target.#T4#
Railio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maestre swings widly with a right hand
and Railio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maestre needs to keep his hands up - Railio had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Railio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Railio works Maestre's body with a nice hook.
Maestre scores with a jab.
Maestre throws a body shot but no joy.
Maestre falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Railio to counter with a crisp jab.
Maestre throws a shot from downtown. Railio moves away and avoids it.
Railio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maestre.
Maestre misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antti Railio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antti Railio's cut.
That's time! Maestre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Maestre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Railio.
A punch combination from Maestre misses.
Luis Maestre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maestre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Railio to score with a decent uppercut.
Maestre misses with a hook
and Railio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maestre fails to land with a series of punches.
Railio throws out a counter right but Maestre avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Railio.
Railio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Railio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Railio misses.
Railio scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Luis Maestre has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Railio lands.
Railio misses with a hook.
Antti Railio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Railio circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Maestre to the canvas! Maestre doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Railio keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Railio!
An out of breath Antti Railio thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Luis Maestre stepped up to the mic, saying 'I just lost to the best man on earth. 18-0 is something that very few fighters achieve. I look forward to watching this legend pave his way through history '.

Event: WVT 71: Kersikov v Motts
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Chung tries to clinch but Railio is having none of it.
Railio connects with a body shot.
Railio lands with a nice body punch.
We've been told by Railio's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chung fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chung tries to clinch but Railio moves out of range. #CL2#
Chung moves into the clinch.
Railio prevents a body shot from Chung.
Chung tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chung throws a head punch that misses.
Chung trying to land knees to the body.
Railio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Railio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chung misses with a knee to the head.
Railio lands a right hand.
Railio scores with a shot to the side of Chung's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Railio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chung.
Chung looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Railio as the two fighters clinch.
Railio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Railio lands an uppercut.#T1#
Railio lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Railio.
Railio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chungs head.
Railio cracks Chung with a nice body shot.
Railio scores with a shot to the side of Chung's head.
Railio lands a nice uppercut.
Railio lands with a right to the head.
Railio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Railio. #ROC#Chung is rocked!
Railio lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Railio pushes Chung against the cage. Railio is working some dirty boxing. Railio pushes off with a quick right hook! Chung goes down! Chung tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Railio moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Railio!
Antti Railio seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 63: Narushima v Knox
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Railio. Pierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pierre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Railio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Pierre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Railio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pierre is looking to counter punch.
Pierre misses with a shot to the body
and Railio counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Jacques Pierre has been cut.
Pierre throws the left hand but Railio avoids the punch easily.
Pierre lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio missing with a left hand there. Pierre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Railio looks to score with a jab to the body but Pierre is just out of range.#T1#
Railio looks to land a right hand but Pierre moved out of range.
Pierre swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Railio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pierre scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Pierre .
Pierre is looking to counter punch.
Railio lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Railio throws a right hand that misses
and Pierre counters with a nice body shot.
Railio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pierre misses with a hook. Railio ducked under it nicely.
Railio throws an off balance right hand
and Pierre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Pierre throws a right hand that misses
and Railio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Antti Railio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pierre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Railio at a distance.
Pierre scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pierre cracks Railio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Railio manages to avoid it.
Pierre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pierre looks to throw the jab but Railio is out of range. #T3#
Railio misses with a hook to the body
and Pierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Antti Railio's cut even more.#KD#
Pierre drops Railio with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Railio looks back up at him and smiles so Pierre waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Pierre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pierre throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Railio! But no joy.
Railio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've been told by Pierre 's head coaches at Brotherhood MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Railio connects with a body shot that sends Pierre 's belly button to the back.
Railio swings for the body but Pierre moves out of range. #T4#
Pierre throws a nice looking combination but Railio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pierre has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Railio finds it's way round the side to connect with Pierre 's head.
Railio throws a hook to the side of Pierre 's head but Pierre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Railio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pierre is looking to counter punch.
Railio throws a looping overhand right but Pierre ducks down to avoid it.
Pierre is looking to counter punch.
Pierre misses with a hook.
Railio missing with a left hand there. Pierre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Pierre dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Railio misses with a wild body shot.
Pierre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Railio misses with an uppercut
and Pierre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Railio misses with an uppercut
and Pierre counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Pierre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio moves out of range as Pierre strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Railio! But no joy.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Railio might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pierre has got the better of the exchanges.
Pierre misses with a straight left.
Railio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Railio.#T1#
Railio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pierre .
Pierre appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fighters circling - Pierre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Railio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pierre throws out the jab.
Pierre scores with the left hand. Railio knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#The cut above Antti Railio's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A shot to the body from Railio misses
and Pierre counters with a straight right hand.
Railio scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#Jacques Pierre 's cut is getting worse.
Railio cracks Pierre with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jacques Pierre is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Pierre cracks a nice hook into Railio's ribs.
Pierre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Railio.
Railio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pierre .
A little feinted left hand from Pierre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Railio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Pierre misses the target.
Railio throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Railio misses the target.
A big right from Pierre misses.
Railio looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Railio lands the left hand.#CUT2#Jacques Pierre 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#KD#
Pierre lands a left and a right that send Railio crashing to the mat, dazed. Pierre thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
A looping hook to the body misses from Railio. Pierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Railio misses with a body punch
and Pierre counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacques Pierre !
Our winner, Jacques Pierre , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Highland 209
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
Railio looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Railio keeps it at a distance.
Railio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Railio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson! #CUT#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
Railio throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Railio just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Railio misses the shot to the body.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Railio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson lands a head shot.#T1#
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Railio moved out of range.
Railio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Railio scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Railio.
Railio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Railio counters with a right hand to the body.
Railio is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
Railio scores with a nice strike.
Railio misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Railio to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Olan Johnson has been cut.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Johnson misses with a hook #KD2#
and Railio counters with a crisp right hand that drops Johnson! Railio lets Johnson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
Railio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Railio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Railio ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Johnson out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antti Railio!
A very excited looking Antti Railio 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: Highland 196
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Railio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Honkanen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Honkanen misses with a lunging right hand
and Honkanen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Jani Honkanen has been cut.
Jani Honkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Railio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Railio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Honkanen.
Nice uppercut lands for Honkanen. That snapped Railio's head back.
Railio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Honkanen.
Railio looks to land a left hand but Honkanen moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Honkanen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Honkanen tries for a kimura but Railio is defending well. #SUB2#
Honkanen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Railio rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Honkanen's guard! Nice work there by Railio! #T1##SUB2#
Honkanen looking for subs off his back but Railio has passed one foot through into half guard.
Honkanen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Railio is working away from the top position though.
Honkanen wants to control the action here but instead Railio manages to pass to full mount!
Honkanen regains half guard.#T2#
Honkanen manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Honkanen working for a triangle but Railio defends it easily. #SUB2#
Railio is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Honkanen has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Railio is looking to defend but Honkanen has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Railio! Honkanen pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Railio taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jani Honkanen!

Event: Highland 190
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Dominator keeps Railio at a distance using the push kick.
Railio cracks Dominator with an open hand slap.
Railio avoids a kick to the body.
Dominator has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A clash of legs there as Railio blocks the low kick.
Dominator works the jab nicely.
Dominator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Railio.
Dominator is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Railio throws a hook but Dominator blocks it.
A low kick from Dominator misses
and Railio counters with a stiff right hand.
Railio looks to score with a jab to the body but Dominator is just out of range.
Railio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dominator.
Railio thuds a left hand into Dominator's body.
Dominator catches Railio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dominator swings for the body but Railio moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dominator lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dominator throws a combination that misses
and Railio counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Dominator misses with a left hand #KD#
and Railio counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dominator! Railio lets Dominator back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Mariusz Dominator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Railio swings for the body but Dominator moves out of range.
Dominator scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dominator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Railio.
Dominator misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Railio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dominator misses with a straight right.
We've been told by Railio's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dominator thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Dominator throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Railio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Railio blocks the body kick.
Railio misses with a body shot.
Railio takes one to the side of the head.
Dominator looks to land a right hand but Railio moved out of range.
Railio is looking to counter punch.
Dominator tries to work over Railio's front leg with a kick but Railio checks it.
Dominator throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Railio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dominator throws a right hand that misses
and Railio counters with a nice uppercut.
Railio throws a body shot but no joy.
Railio defending well as Dominator loads up on a big left hand.
Railio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dominator throws a poor cross that misses
and Railio counters with a straight right hand.
Dominator throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dominator walks straight into a right hand from Railio - that's dropped him! Railio jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Dominator from any more punishment! Dominator complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Antti Railio!
A relieved looking Antti Railio 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: Highland 184
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Smiff throws a left and a right that both miss
and Railio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Railio. Beautiful body shot.
Smiff takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Railio lands a nice hook to Smiff's body. Smiff takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Railio. No joy for Smiff on that attempt.
Smiff lands with a hook. Railio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Railio misses with a looping left.
Donk. Railio catches Smiff right on the button with a cross.
Smiff lands with a right hand.
Smiff throws a leg kick that is checked
and Railio counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smiff misses with a low kick. #T1##KD2#
Railio cracks Smiff with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Smiff looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Railio finish him? #ROC2#Smiff is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Deontologicus Smiff has been cut.
Smiff throws a right hand that misses
and Railio counters with a crisp right that sends Smiff to the canvas! Railio follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Railio!
A relieved looking Antti Railio 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: Highland 171
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Sparr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sparr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sparr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sparr working over Railio with some ground and pound. Railio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sparr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Railio is just riding it out for now. Sparr eventually gives up the hold.
Sparr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Railio wants to improve his position but Sparr is controlling well.
Railio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparr.
Railio is staying active underneath Sparr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Railio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sparr is working for a submission of some sort.
Sparr trying to pass the guard but Railio defending well.
Railio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparr. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Railio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Railio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Railio tries to get out of the position.
Railio is staying active underneath Sparr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sparr wants to pass to mount but Railio is defending the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sparr thows a huge punch but Railio dodges it nicely.
Sparr working over Railio with some ground and pound. Railio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sparr is keen to just control but Railio is a slippery customer.
Sparr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Railio is staying active underneath Sparr, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Railio looks to throw the jab but Sparr is out of range.
Sparr wants to counter the offense by Railio and move into the clinch position.
Sparr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sparr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Railio pinned against the cage. Railio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sparr looks to score with a jab to the body but Railio is just out of range.
Sparr goes for a double leg but Railio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Railio continues to drive forward.
Railio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD#
Railio cracks Sparr with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sparr looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Railio finish him? #ROC#Sparr is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Roger Sparr has been cut.
Sparr circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Railio. Sparr falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Railio!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antti Railio!
A victorious Antti Railio thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 160
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Frank darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
Railio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frank manages to avoid it.
Railio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Railio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Railio cracks Frank with an open hand slap.
Railio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frank.#KD#
Railio lands a big right hand that sends Frank crashing to the mat! Railio stays standing though and waves Frank back to his feet!#ROC#Frank is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Voracic Frank has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Railio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frank is still on wobbly legs! Can Railio finish him?
Frank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Railio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frank seems to have recovered his senses.
Railio slips a straight right by Frank.
Railio throwing a counter right hand but Frank manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Frank lands an impressive looking overhand right. Railio doesn't seem phased though.
Railio slips under a jab from Frank.
Railio loads up on a big right hand but Frank slips the punch.
Frank uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Railio.
A jab from Frank misses. #KD#
Railio cracks Frank with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Railio has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Frank to stand back up!#T1#
Railio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frank.
Railio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Frank slips under a jab.
Railio throws a body shot but no joy.
Frank appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Railio slips under a jab.
Voracic Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frank. Railio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frank throws a lazy uppercut
and Railio counters with a nice body shot.
Frank throws a body punch but Railio moves out of range.
Railio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#KD#
Railio cracks Frank with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Frank looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Railio finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Railio misses with a wild body shot.
Frank throws out a loose jab but Railio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Railio slips under a jab from Frank.
Railio misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Frank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Railio. Frank does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frank with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Railio.
Railio moves away from the strike by Frank.
Railio is looking to counter punch.
Frank misses with a looping left.
Frank looks to land a left hand but Railio moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Railio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Railio looks to score with a jab to the body but Frank is just out of range.
Frank misses with a hook. Railio ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frank. Railio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Railio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Railio lands a nice looking body shot.
Frank misses with a hook #KD#
and Railio counters with a nice right hand that sends Frank toppling to the canvas! Frank scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Railio finish him?!#T3#
Frank clobbers Railio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Railio throws a poor cross that misses
and Frank counters with a stiff right hand.
Frank throws a shot from downtown. Railio moves away and avoids it.
Railio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frank.
The fighters circling - Frank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Frank.
Railio ducks under a wild hook from Frank.#KD#
Railio lands a big uppercut and Frank crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Frank looks OK. Railio waves Frank back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Railio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frank manages to avoid it.
Frank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Railio.
Frank gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Railio gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Railio!
An out of breath Antti Railio thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Slavic FL 16
Date: Mar 14, 2022

#R1#
Branston tries to close the distance and clinch but Railio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Railio misses its target.
Branston misses with a combination
and Railio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Branston with a poor takedown
and Railio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Branston tries to get into range but Railio steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Branston! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Railio scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antti Railio!
Antti Railio seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Slavic FL 9
Date: Feb 07, 2022

#R1#
Railio misses with a hook. Beer ducked under it nicely.
Railio seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Beer throws a right hand that Railio ducks under and follows up with a left that Railio also avoids with ease.
Beer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Railio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Railio.
Beer misses the shot to the body.
Beer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Beer.
Beer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Railio misses with a lunging right hand
and Beer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Railio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Railio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Beer looks winded!
Railio lands a nice looking body shot.
Beer gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Railio gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Railio!
A relieved looking Antti Railio 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: Slavic FL 7
Date: Jan 24, 2022

#R1#
Railio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Railio scores with a shot to the body.
Tres Santos lands with a nice combination. Railio backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
Tres Santos connects with a right hand. Railio shakes it off.
Tres Santos throws a right hand that misses
and Railio counters with a right hand to the body.
Senior Tres Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tres Santos is breathing heavily.
Tres Santos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tres Santos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tres Santos tries to clinch #KD2#
and Railio counters with a nice right hand that sends Tres Santos toppling to the canvas! Tres Santos scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Railio finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Senior Tres Santos has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tres Santos misses with a left hand
and Railio counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antti Railio!
Antti Railio seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Slavic FL 5: Champions
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
Puto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Railio sprawls well. Railio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Puto gets slowly back to his feet.
Railio misses with an uppercut
and Puto counters with a three punch combo that has Railio backing up. Railio nods at Puto to acknowledge the strikes.
Puto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Railio misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Railio. Puto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Railio defends it well.
Puto slips under a jab from Railio.#T1#
Railio with a hook.
Puto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice straight punches there by Puto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Puto.
Puto ducks under a wild hook from Railio.
A countering left hand to the body from Puto misses.
Puto dives in for a single leg takedown but Railio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Railio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD2#
Puto decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Puto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Railio keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T2#
Puto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Railio's head.
Puto passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Railio!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puto content just to control the position here.
Railio really is a fat lump.#SUB2#
Puto working for a guillotine from mount but Railio is in no mood to give up.
Puto tries to control but Railio wriggling away.
My spies in Monsters Inc inform me that Puto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Railio has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #SUB2#
Railio won't enjoy being in this position. Puto looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Railio is tapping - it's over boys! Puto picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cajun Puto!
Our winner, Cajun Puto, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2021

#R1#
Fighter wants to clinch but Railio slips to the side
and Railio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fighter misses with a combination
and Railio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fighter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Railio lands with an overhand left.
Fighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Railio.
Fighter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fighter shoots and misses
and Railio counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Fighter rushes Railio and presses him up against the cage.
Railio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Fighter.
Fighter prevents a body shot from Railio.
Fighter working aggressively here.
Fighter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fighter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Railio's elbow.
Fighter misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Fighter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Railio.
Fighter lands a shot to the body.
Railio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter pushes Railio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Railio looks winded!
Fighter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fighter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Railio backwards.
Fighter gets through Railio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Fighter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Railio as he avoids it easily.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Railio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Railio throws out a counter right but Fighter avoids it with no problem.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Railio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Railio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fighter wants to clinch up but Railio keeps it at a distance.
Fighter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
Fighter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Railio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Railio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fighter. #CL#
Fighter rushes Railio and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fighter blocks an uppercut.
Fighter misses with some punches.
Fighter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Fighter on the inside.
Railio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Railio has eaten all the pies!
A right handed body shot lands from Fighter.
Fighter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fighter lands with a right to the head.
Railio lands a body punch.
A short left from Fighter.
Fighter scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Fighter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fighter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Fighter.
Fighter pushes Railio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fighter pushes Railio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Fighter.
A body shot lands from Fighter.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fighter.
Railio takes a shot to the head.
Railio takes a shot to the head.
Fighter scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Fighter.
A nice left hand lands by Fighter. #ROC#Railio is rocked!
Fighter lands a shot to the body.
Fighter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Railio is still on wobbly legs! Can Fighter finish him?
Fighter is working Railio over against the cage.
Railio seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Fighter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fighter pushes Railio against the cage. Fighter is working some dirty boxing. Fighter pushes off with a quick right hook! Railio goes down! Railio tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Fighter moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Fighter!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1#
Eighteen misses with a body punch
and Railio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Eighteen digs a good hook to Railio's body.
Eighteen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Eighteen misses with an uppercut
and Railio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eighteen misses with an uppercut
and Railio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eighteen throws a poor cross that misses
and Railio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Eighteen throws a combination that misses
and Railio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eighteen swings widly with a right hand
letting Railio counter with a right hand.
Eighteen misses with a combination
and Railio counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eighteen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Eighteen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Railio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eighteen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Railio counters with a nice uppercut.
Railio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Eighteen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Railio counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Eighteen throws a poor cross that misses
and Railio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eighteen misses with a shot to the body
enabling Railio to counter with a crisp jab.
Eighteen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Railio counters with a straight right hand.
Railio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eighteen doesn't seem bothered though.
Eighteen misses the body punch
and Railio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Railio punishes Eighteen's body with a nice straight punch.
Eighteen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Eighteen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Railio counters with a nice uppercut.
Eighteen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Railio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Railio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Railio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Eighteen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Railio has eaten all the pies!
Eighteen misses with a combination
enabling Railio to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Eighteen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Railio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eighteen misses with a body punch
and Railio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Railio throws a shot to the body.
Eighteen throws a poor cross that misses
and Railio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eighteen thinking.
Eighteen throws a poor cross that misses
and Railio counters with a stiff right hand.
Eighteen swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Railio to counter with a crisp jab.
Railio scores with a shot to the body.
Railio tries to move into range but Eighteen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Android Eighteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Railio. That snapped Eighteen's head back.
Eighteen misses with a lunging right hand
and Railio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Railio has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Eighteen misses with a right hand
and Railio counters with a right hand to the body.
Railio 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. #T3#
A shot to the body from Eighteen misses
letting Railio counter with a right hand.
Eighteen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Railio counters with a straight right hand.
Eighteen is looking to slow Railio down with leg kicks.
Eighteen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Railio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eighteen thinking.
Eighteen misses with a double jab
and Railio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Railio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Eighteen misses with a jab to the body
and Railio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Eighteen. Railio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eighteen misses with a jab to the body
and Railio counters with a left to the body.
Eighteen misses with a left hand
and Railio counters with a stiff right hand.
Railio is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Railio thuds a left hand into Eighteen's body.
Eighteen throws an off balance right hand
and Railio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Eighteen misses with a hook to the body
and Railio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Eighteen misses with a body punch
and Railio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eighteen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Railio's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Eighteen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Eighteen misses with a leg kick
and Railio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eighteen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Railio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Railio lands a body shot.
Eighteen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eighteen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Railio connects with a single shot there.
Eighteen swings widly with a right hand
and Railio counters with a nice uppercut.
Eighteen misses with a left hand
letting Railio counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eighteen ducks right into an uppercut from Railio.
Eighteen misses with a combination
and Railio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eighteen thinking.
Eighteen throws a lazy uppercut
and Railio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Railio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Eighteen looks to score with a jab to the body but Railio is just out of range.
Railio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Eighteen misses with a hook
and Railio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eighteen thinking.
Eighteen misses with an uppercut
and Railio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Railio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Eighteen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Eighteen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Railio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eighteen thinking.
Railio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
Railio checks a low kick from Eighteen.
A countering left hand to the body from Railio misses.
Railio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Android Eighteen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eighteen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Railio counters with a straight right hand.
Eighteen misses with a hook to the body
and Railio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Railio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eighteen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Railio counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick lands for Eighteen.
A shot to the body from Eighteen misses
and Railio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eighteen thinking. #T1#
Eighteen misses with a right hand
and Railio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Eighteen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Railio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Eighteen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Railio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eighteen thinking.
Eighteen throws a poor cross that misses
and Railio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eighteen misses with a right hand
and Railio counters with a nice uppercut.
Eighteen throws an off balance right hand
and Railio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eighteen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Railio counters with a left to the body.
Eighteen throws a sloppy body shot
and Railio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eighteen thinking.
Eighteen misses with a left hand
and Railio counters with a left to the body.
Eighteen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eighteen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Eighteen scoring well with a low kick there.
Eighteen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Railio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Railio punishes Eighteen's body with a nice straight punch.
Eighteen throws a lazy uppercut
and Railio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Eighteen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Railio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eighteen misses with an uppercut
and Railio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Eighteen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jab from Railio.
A shot to the body from Eighteen misses
and Railio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
You can see that Railio has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Eighteen throws a leg kick
and Railio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eighteen thinking.
Eighteen throws a right hand that misses
letting Railio counter with a right hand.
Eighteen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Railio is breathing heavily.
Eighteen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Eighteen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Railio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Eighteen throws a combination that misses
and Railio counters with a stiff right hand.
Eighteen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Railio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Eighteen throws a sloppy body shot
and Railio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eighteen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Railio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Eighteen misses
and Railio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eighteen throws a poor cross that misses
and Railio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Eighteen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Eighteen throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Railio counter with a right hand.
Eighteen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Railio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Eighteen connects with an inside leg kick.
Antti Railio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eighteen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Railio counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Eighteen misses with a right hand
and Railio counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Eighteen swings widly with a right hand
and Railio counters with a straight right hand.
Eighteen throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Railio counter with a right hand.
Eighteen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Railio to score with a decent uppercut.
Eighteen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Eighteen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eighteen misses with a shot to the body
and Railio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Railio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eighteen can pounce on him.
Eighteen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Railio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Railio connects with a right hand. Eighteen shakes it off.
Eighteen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Railio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eighteen thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eighteen misses the body punch
and Railio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Railio scores with the left hand. Eighteen knows he should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Railio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antti Railio's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Eighteen throws an off balance right hand
and Eighteen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eighteen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Railio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eighteen misses with a shot to the body
and Railio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eighteen throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Railio to counter with a crisp jab.
Eighteen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Railio counters with a nice body shot.
Eighteen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eighteen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Railio counters with a two punch combo.
Railio cracks Eighteen with an open hand slap.
Eighteen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Eighteen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Railio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eighteen thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eighteen misses with a combination
and Railio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Eighteen misses with a lunging right hand
and Railio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Eighteen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Railio counters with a nice uppercut.
Eighteen needs to keep his hands up - Railio had a free shot at his head there.
Eighteen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Railio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eighteen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Railio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eighteen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Railio to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eighteen thows a leg kick but Railio checks it
and Railio counters with a stiff right hand.
Eighteen throws a sloppy body shot
and Railio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eighteen misses with a shot to the body
and Railio counters with a right hand to the body.
Eighteen misses with a hook to the body
and Railio counters with a series of strikes. Eighteen will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eighteen misses with a shot to the body
and Railio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eighteen thinking.
Eighteen throws a right hand that misses
and Railio counters with a straight right hand.
Eighteen throws a right hand that misses
and Railio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Railio throws a shot to the body.
Eighteen throws a lazy uppercut
letting Railio counter with a right hand.
Eighteen throws an off balance right hand
and Railio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eighteen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Railio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eighteen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Eighteen throws an off balance right hand
and Railio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Eighteen throws a sloppy body shot
and Railio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eighteen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Railio counters with a left to the body.
Eighteen misses with a right hand
letting Railio counter with a right hand.
Eighteen throws a combination that misses
and Railio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eighteen misses with a shot to the body
and Railio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eighteen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Railio counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Eighteen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Railio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eighteen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Railio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Railio throws a shot to the body.
Eighteen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Railio counters with a nice uppercut.
Eighteen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Railio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eighteen thinking.
Eighteen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Railio counters with a nice uppercut.
Antti Railio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheers as Railio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Eighteen doesn't seem phased though.
A lazy body kick from Eighteen
and Railio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Railio lands with a good body shot.
Eighteen swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Railio counter with a right hand.
Eighteen misses with a combination
and Railio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eighteen misses with a lunging right hand
and Railio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Eighteen misses with a lunging right hand
and Railio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Railio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eighteen with a nice calf kick.
Eighteen misses with a hook to the body
and Railio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Railio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Eighteen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Railio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Railio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Eighteen.
Eighteen swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Railio to counter with a crisp jab.
Eighteen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Railio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Android Eighteen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eighteen misses with a combination
and Railio counters with a right hand to the body.
Railio digs a good body shot into Eighteen's ribs.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Railio!
An out of breath Antti Railio thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2021

#R1#
TestThree has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like TheeeEighyK TestThree has been cut.#KD#
Railio drops TestThree with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but TestThree looks back up at him and smiles so Railio waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
TestThree looks to clinch
and Railio counters with a right hand from hell and TestThree is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antti Railio!
Antti Railio seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2021

#R1#
Custard moves in looking to clinch but Railio pushes him off.
Railio is looking to counter punch.
Custard shoots in for a double leg but Railio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Custard dives in and grabs Railio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Railio pushes down on Custard's head and hops out.
Custard connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
Custard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Railio as he avoids it easily.
Antti Railio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arcadius Custard.
Railio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Custard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Railio as he avoids it easily.
Custard fails with the takedown
and Railio counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custard misses with a two punch combination.
Custard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Railio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Custard tries to clinch but Railio moves away
and Railio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Custard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Railio.
Custard walks into a straight right hand from Railio.
Railio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Custard.
Railio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Custard goes for a double leg but Railio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Railio continues to drive forward.
Custard looks winded!
Railio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Custard shoots in and drives through. Railio sprawls well.
Railio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Custard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Custard doesn't manage to clinch there - Railio circles away.
Railio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Custard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Railio works over Custard's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
Railio takes a swing at Custard's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Railio jabs Custard right on the nose. Custard blinks but takes it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Custard or perhaps it was just good defense by Railio, which made it look bad.
Railio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Railio scores with a punch to the head.
Custard is looking to slow Railio down with leg kicks.
Custard darts in looking for a takedown but Railio gets double underhooks and turns Custard into the cage.
Custard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Custard walks into a left hand. #T3#
Railio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Railio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Custard.
Railio lands a jab to the nose.
Custard has his takedown stuffed
and Railio counters with a stiff right hand.
Custard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Custard walks into a jab.
Arcadius Custard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Custard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Custard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Custard looks to clinch
and Railio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Railio connects with the punch.
Railio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Custard counters with a nice uppercut.
Railio scores with a sloppy right hand. Custard should have avoided that one.
Custard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Railio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Railio tests Custard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Railio connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Railio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antti Railio's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Railio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Custard throws a right and a left that Railio avoids nicely.
Railio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Custard can do to turn this around?
Custard is looking to clinch.
Railio could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Custard tries to close the distance and clinch but Railio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Railio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Custard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Custard tries to counter it with a takedown but Railio pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Custard moves out of range of the strikes.
Railio misses with an uppercut. Custard saw that one coming.
Railio scores with a hook to the body. Custard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio throws a shot from downtown. Custard moves away and avoids it.
Custard goes for a double leg but Railio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Railio continues to drive forward.
The fight stays on the outside here - Custard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Antti Railio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Custard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Custard slips under a jab from Railio.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Custard might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Railio has got the better of the exchanges.
Custard moves to clinch but Railio breaks away
and Railio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Railio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Custard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Custard tries for a takedown but Railio circles away easily
and Railio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Custard is breathing heavily.
Custard tries to clinch
and Custard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horrible takedown attempt by Custard or perhaps it was just good defense by Railio, which made it look bad.
Antti Railio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arcadius Custard.#T2#
Custard walks into a straight right hand from Railio.
Railio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Railio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Custard at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Custard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Railio counters with a nice uppercut.
Custard dives in and grabs Railio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Railio pushes down on Custard's head and hops out.
A counter left hand to the body from Railio misses its target.
Custard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Railio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Railio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Custard has time to react.
Nice shot by Railio.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Railio.
Railio misses with a looping right.
Custard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Railio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Custard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Railio lands a nice looking body shot.
Custard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Railio counters with a nice uppercut.
Arcadius Custard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Custard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Custard shoots in looking for a takedown. Railio tries to sprawl out of it but Custard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Railio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Railio misses the target.
Custard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Railio does it's job there.
A shot to the liver by Railio. Beautiful body shot.
Railio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Custard with a poor takedown
and Railio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Railio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Railio throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Railio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antti Railio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Custard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Custard ducks right into an uppercut from Railio.
Railio leaves Custard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Custard misses with a takedown attempt
and Railio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Custard thinking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Railio, as that shot connected.
Custard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Custard slips a straight right by Railio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio digs a good hook to Custard's body.
Railio blocks a head kick by Custard.
Custard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Railio throws a looping overhand right but Custard ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Custard throws a head kick that misses
and Railio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Railio lands an overhand right.
Railio throws a shot from downtown. Custard moves away and avoids it.
Railio digs a good body shot into Custard's ribs.
Custard has a takedown stuffed.
Antti Railio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arcadius Custard.
Railio scores with a shot to the body.
Railio jabs Custard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Railio cracks Custard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Custard takes one to the chin there.
Railio punishes Custard's body with a nice straight punch.
Custard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Custard tries to clinch but Railio is having none of it.
Railio catches Custard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Custard tries for a takedown but Railio circles away easily
and Railio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Railio stuns Custard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Railio.
Good exchange - Railio coming out on top.
Custard takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Railio with a nice cross.
Custard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Custard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Railio misses its intended target.
Jab from Railio.
Antti Railio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Railio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Railio lands a jab to Custard's midsection.
Railio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Custard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Railio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Custard or perhaps it was just good defense by Railio, which made it look bad. #T4#
Railio cracks Custard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Railio connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Railio lands with a shot to the body.
Railio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Custard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Railio lands a glancing blow to the side of Custard's head.
Railio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arcadius Custard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Custard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Railio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Railio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Railio!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2021

#R1#
Singer fails to land the takedown.
Railio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Singer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Singer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Singer tries to clinch but Railio moves away
and Railio counters with a nice uppercut.
Railio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Singer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Singer misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Railio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Railio throws a combination. Singer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Singer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Singer looks to throw the jab but Railio is out of range.
Singer looks for a takedown but Railio sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marla Singer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singer closes the distance but Railio moves to the side
and Railio counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Singer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Singer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Railio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left lands for Railio.
Singer scores with a head kick.
Singer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Railio.
Singer tries to clinch but Railio moves out of range.
Singer misses with a takedown attempt
and Railio counters with a straight right hand.
Singer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Railio sprawls well. Railio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Singer gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Singer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Singer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Railio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Singer darts in looking for a takedown but Railio gets double underhooks and turns Singer into the cage.
Railio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Singer tries to pull guard but Railio won't allow it.
Singer is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Railio to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Railio.
Singer jumps guard but Railio stands there with Singer around his waist. Singer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Railio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Singer backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Railio.
Railio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Singer's elbow.
Singer is trying to pull guard but Railio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Singer blocks a body shot from Railio. #T3#
Railio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Singer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Railio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Railio has a couple of punches blocked by Singer.
Railio tries to work over Singer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Railio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Singer blocks an uppercut.
Singer blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Railio.
Railio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Railio fails to land.
Singer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Railio misses with a punch on the inside.
Singer fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Singer manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Singer has a takedown stuffed.
Railio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Singer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Railio counters with a two punch combo.
Railio cracks Singer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Singer shoots and misses
and Railio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Railio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Antti Railio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Railio lands a slapping body shot.
Railio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Singer walks into a jab.
Singer shoots in for a double leg but Railio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Railio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Railio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Railio digs a good body shot into Singer's ribs.
Singer misses with a combination
letting Railio counter with a right hand.
Singer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Railio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Railio! But no joy.
Railio lands a glancing blow to the side of Singer's head.
Singer misses with a double jab
and Railio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Singer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Railio counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Railio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Railio jabs Singer right on the nose. Singer blinks but takes it well.
Singer is looking to clinch.
Antti Railio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Singer misses with a takedown
and Railio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Singer misses with a takedown attempt
and Railio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marla Singer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Railio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marla Singer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Railio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Railio cracks Singer with an open hand slap.
Railio cracks Singer with a good jab.
Railio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Railio lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Railio connects with a crisp jab.
Railio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Singer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Singer tries to clinch
and Railio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Singer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Railio jabs Singer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Singer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Railio counters with a straight right hand.
Railio lands an overhand right.
Singer shoots in but Railio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Singer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Railio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Singer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Singer. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Singer takes one on the button.
Railio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Railio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Singer in his tracks.
Singer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Railio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Railio lands a body shot.
Railio stuns Singer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Singer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Railio jabs Singer right on the nose. Singer blinks but takes it well.#T4#
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!
Singer tries to clinch there but Railio circles away.
Singer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Railio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marla Singer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Railio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Singer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Railio lands the left hand.
Singer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Railio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Railio misses.
Singer shoots in and drives through. Railio sprawls well.
Railio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Railio scores with a jab to the body.
Singer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Railio misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Railio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Singer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Railio scores with a shot to the body.
Singer misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Railio to counter with a crisp jab.
Singer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Singer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Railio swivels and escapes.
Singer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Railio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Railio throws out a counter right but Singer avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marla Singer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Railio finds it's way round the side to connect with Singer's head.
Singer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Railio counters with a stiff right hand.
Railio lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Singer has time to react.
Railio lands a jab to Singer's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Railio.#T1#
A left lands for Railio.
A lazy body kick from Singer
and Railio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Singer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Railio lands with a right hand.
Railio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Railio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Railio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Railio 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.
Railio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Singer has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Railio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Singer shoots in looking for a takedown. Railio tries to sprawl out of it but Singer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Railio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Railio connects with a body shot.
Railio scores with a shot to the body.
Singer moves to clinch but Railio breaks away
and Railio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Singer has his takedown stuffed
and Railio counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Railio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Donk. Railio catches Singer right on the button with a cross.
Singer tries to clinch
and Railio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Railio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Singer momentarily.
Antti Railio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Singer throws the kick towards the body but Railio avoids it.
Singer lands a leg kick that knocks Railio off balance momentarily.
Railio works Singer's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Railio does it's job there.
Railio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Singer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Railio's waist but Railio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Singer off to one side.
Singer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Railio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Railio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Railio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Railio lands with a straight right. Singer didn't see that one coming.
Railio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Donk. Railio catches Singer right on the button with a cross.
Railio connects with a single shot there.
Good exchange - Railio coming out on top.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 25:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Railio!

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