Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Longabaugh vs Hun
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Diokno doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ari Katajamaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Diokno darts in and clinches Katajamaki up against the cage.
Diokno misses with some punches.
Katajamaki has Diokno pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diokno manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diokno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Katajamaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Diokno.
Diokno misses with a body punch.
Diokno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katajamaki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diokno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Katajamaki managing to block the knees to the body from Diokno.
Diokno misses with a knee strike.
Diokno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Katajamaki tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Katajamaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diokno throws an elbow that misses.
Diokno putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Katajamaki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Katajamaki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diokno is defending well.
Diokno scores with a knee to the head.
Diokno lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diokno creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Diokno looking to throw knees to the head but Katajamaki is blocking nicely.
Katajamaki blocks the elbow strike.
Diokno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Katajamaki can't get the takedown. #T1#
Diokno can't find room to land a body shot as Katajamaki controls the action.
Diokno missing with knees to the body.
Diokno lands with a light punch inside.
Diokno missing with knees to the body.
Diokno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diokno gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Katajamaki.
Katajamaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Katajamaki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diokno pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diokno throws an elbow but it misses.
Diokno scores a nice knee to the body.
Diokno tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diokno lands a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Diokno.
I was talking to Katajamaki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Katajamaki is breathing heavily.
Diokno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katajamaki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diokno pulls his leg out and moves away.
Katajamaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Diokno is looking to clinch. #TD#
Katajamaki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diokno sprawls well initially but Katajamaki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diokno wants to control but Katajamaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diokno wants to improve his position but Katajamaki is controlling well. #SUB2#
Diokno looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diokno gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Katajamaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Diokno has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Katajamaki 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 Diokno.
Katajamaki working the head with strikes.
Diokno felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Katajamaki working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diokno is looking for a sweep.
Katajamaki cracks Diokno with a big elbow.
Diokno tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Katajamaki working away.
Katajamaki scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Diokno to see if he's OK.
Katajamaki working away.
Diokno manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Diokno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Katajamaki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Katajamaki manages to get to full guard.
Diokno trying to control but Katajamaki is working from the bottom. #T4#
Diokno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Katajamaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Katajamaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diokno wants to stand and escape but instead Katajamaki has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chel Diokno dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Diokno tries to close the distance and clinch up but Katajamaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Katajamaki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diokno defends well and Katajamaki ends up having to push Diokno into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diokno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Katajamaki blocks it with crossed arms.
Katajamaki blocks the elbow strike.
Katajamaki scores with a hook to the body.
Diokno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katajamaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chel Diokno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Katajamaki.
Diokno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Katajamaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diokno is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diokno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Katajamaki gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Katajamaki lands with a punch from half guard.
Katajamaki working over Diokno with some ground and pound. Diokno looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Katajamaki slips a nice elbow through Diokno's hands, connecting with Diokno's forehead.
Diokno is looking to control Katajamaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diokno avoid being mounted?
Diokno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diokno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Katajamaki is working away from the top position though.
Diokno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Katajamaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Katajamaki postures up and lands a big shot to Diokno's brow.
Diokno trying to control the position.
Katajamaki scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Diokno working for a triangle but Katajamaki defends it easily.
Katajamaki works over Diokno with some ground and pound from guard.
Katajamaki postures up.
Katajamaki is fighting to break Diokno's control of his arms but Diokno is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Katajamaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Diokno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Katajamaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Diokno controls Katajamaki momentarily but Katajamaki frees himself.
Katajamaki landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Diokno looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Katajamaki has picked Diokno up and slammed him! Diokno can't keep hold of the triangle and Katajamaki manages to pass to side control!
Diokno wants to control but Katajamaki postures up.
Diokno is trying to improve his position.
Katajamaki landing strikes.
Diokno is looking to regain half guard here but Katajamaki keeps moving and retains side control.
Diokno struggling a bit here.
Diokno manages to work his way to half guard, despite Katajamaki's best efforts.
Diokno is looking to control Katajamaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diokno avoid being mounted?
Katajamaki slips a nice elbow through Diokno's hands, connecting with Diokno's forehead.#T3#
Diokno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Diokno throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Katajamaki scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Diokno is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Diokno looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Katajamaki passes into half guard.
Diokno taking some punishment here, with Katajamaki in his half guard.
Katajamaki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Katajamaki winds up and cracks Diokno with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Diokno trying to hold on to Katajamaki's head to control him but Katajamaki postures up.
Ari Katajamaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Katajamaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Diokno is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Diokno keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Diokno is trying to get back to full guard.
Katajamaki working Diokno over with strikes.
Diokno is looking to control Katajamaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diokno avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Diokno looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diokno wants to control but Katajamaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diokno tries to roll over but Katajamaki keeps him under control.
Diokno makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diokno.#SUB2#
Diokno had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Katajamaki defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Katajamaki dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Diokno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diokno lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Katajamaki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Katajamaki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Katajamaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diokno tries to avoid it but Katajamaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diokno to the ground. Diokno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diokno feints a counter leg kick.
Diokno tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katajamaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diokno. #TD#
Katajamaki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Diokno tries to kick Katajamaki off but Katajamaki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diokno slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Katajamaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki is working Diokno over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Katajamaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Katajamaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diokno keeping moving, preventing Katajamaki from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Diokno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Katajamaki is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Diokno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Katajamaki is aware though and is defending well.
Diokno is trying to keep Katajamaki in close. #SUB2#
Diokno is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diokno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Katajamaki landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Diokno looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Diokno has his foot on Katajamaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Katajamaki works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Diokno working for a triangle but Katajamaki defends it easily.
Diokno keeping full guard, as Katajamaki tries to pass. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Diokno escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Katajamaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Katajamaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diokno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Katajamaki working some strikes from top position.
Katajamaki is working Diokno over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Diokno has an active guard here but Katajamaki has managed to pass into half guard.
Diokno moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Katajamaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Katajamaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Katajamaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Katajamaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Katajamaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Katajamaki postures up and lands a big shot to Diokno's brow.
Katajamaki lands a couple of elbows.
Katajamaki lands a couple of digs.
Katajamaki chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Diokno looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Katajamaki passes into half guard.
Katajamaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Diokno trying to control but Katajamaki postures up. #T4#
Diokno wants to get back to full guard.
Katajamaki trying to control from half guard but Diokno is working away.
Diokno trying to hold on to Katajamaki's head to control him but Katajamaki postures up.
Katajamaki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diokno with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Katajamaki working over Diokno with some ground and pound. Diokno looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Diokno gets full guard.
Katajamaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Katajamaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Katajamaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Katajamaki with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Diokno looking for a guillotine here but Katajamaki defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Diokno had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Katajamaki defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ari Katajamaki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Katajamaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ari Katajamaki!
During a confident post fight interview, Ari Katajamaki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Chel Diokno was interviewed post fight and said 'Granite Chin will come back!'.

Event: DC 137: Beard v Kuomanen
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Katajamaki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barella lands a nice shot to the body.
Barella dives in and grabs Katajamaki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Katajamaki pushes down on Barella's head and hops out.
Katajamaki fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Katajamaki moves into range and clinches up with Barella.#TD#
Barella pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Barella is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Katajamaki defends well.
Katajamaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barella's head.#SUB#
Barella has his foot on Katajamaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Katajamaki works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Katajamaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barella is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Katajamaki wants to pass the guard but Barella is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Barella has his foot on Katajamaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Katajamaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Barella has momentary wrist control but Katajamaki slips an elbow through the middle.
Katajamaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Katajamaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barella trying to keep a closed guard but Katajamaki is proving a slippery customer.
Katajamaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Barella has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Katajamaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Katajamaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Barella is looking for a triangle here but Katajamaki uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Barella takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Barella is looking to regain half guard here but Katajamaki keeps moving and retains side control.
Barella manages to get back to half guard.
Katajamaki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Katajamaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Katajamaki wants to free his trapped foot but Barella is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Katajamaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Katajamaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Barella looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barella is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Katajamaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Katajamaki's back!#T3#
Katajamaki trying to control the hands but Barella breaks the grip.
Katajamaki tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Katajamaki has given up his back. Will we see Barella going for some submissions? #SUB#
Barella looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Katajamaki fending off the submission attempt from Barella.
Barella trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Katajamaki can't escape the position. #T4#
Barella struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Barella looking for the RNC.
Katajamaki wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Barella goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Katajamaki escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Katajamaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Barella is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Katajamaki pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Barella actively working from the bottom here.
Barella wants to control but Katajamaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Barella dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Katajamaki shoots in for a double leg but Barella sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Some wild striking there from Barella.
Sonny Barella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barella lands with a hook. Katajamaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#It looks like Ari Katajamaki has been cut.
Barella throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Katajamaki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barella's half guard.
Katajamaki slips a nice elbow through Barella's hands, connecting with Barella's forehead.
Katajamaki 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. #SUB#
Barella looking for submissions off his back.
Barella trying to hold on to Katajamaki's head to control him but Katajamaki postures up.
Katajamaki working the head and body with strikes.
Katajamaki scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Katajamaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barella does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Katajamaki.
Barella has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Katajamaki is working away from the top position though.
Katajamaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Katajamaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barella is trying to maintain the position but Katajamaki is very close to passing his half guard.
Barella is looking for a sweep. Katajamaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Katajamaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Barella looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Katajamaki slips a nice elbow through Barella's hands, connecting with Barella's forehead.
Katajamaki wants to take a breather but Barella is having none of it.
Barella wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Barella looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Katajamaki drops an elbow to the side of Barella's head.
Katajamaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barella trying to hold on to Katajamaki's head to control him but Katajamaki postures up.
Katajamaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Katajamaki winds up and cracks Barella with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Barella trying to control from the bottom.
Katajamaki is nestled in close to Barella, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Katajamaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Katajamaki prevents Barella from standing back up.
Barella has hold of Katajamaki's hands but Katajamaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ES#
Barella pushes Katajamaki off and gets back to his feet.
Barella throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Katajamaki's waist but Katajamaki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barella off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Barella as Katajamaki shoots in.#CL#
Barella moves into the clinch.
Barella wants to get back to striking at distance but Katajamaki won't allow it. #TD2#
Katajamaki is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Barella can't fight it off and eventually Katajamaki manages to take the fight to the floor. Barella looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Katajamaki trying to control but Barella is working from the bottom. #T4#
Katajamaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barella seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Barella is trying to keep Katajamaki in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Barella pushes a forearm under Katajamaki's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Katajamaki is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sonny Barella!
A determined Sonny Barella didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: DC 133:Beard v Young
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1##CL#
Katajamaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lamez can't find room to land a body shot as Katajamaki controls the action.
Lamez is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Katajamaki gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lamez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lamez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lamez trying to hold on to Katajamaki's head to control him but Katajamaki postures up.
Katajamaki thows a huge punch but Lamez dodges it nicely.
Katajamaki is thwarting Lamez's attempts to control the position.
Lamez is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Katajamaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamez taking some punishment here, with Katajamaki in his half guard.
Lamez is concentrating on defense, preventing Katajamaki from advancing position.
Lamez works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lamez seems keen to control Katajamaki's posture.
Katajamaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lamez trying to control the position.
Katajamaki postures up in Lamez's guard and throws a big left but Lamez blocks it.
Lamez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Katajamaki stands up over Lamez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Katajamaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lamez has control of Katajamaki's left arm, preventing Katajamaki from doing any damage.
Katajamaki landing with the ground and pound.
Lamez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lamez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Katajamaki lands a couple of digs.
Katajamaki postures up.
Katajamaki throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Katajamaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Lamez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Katajamaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Katajamaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Katajamaki postures up.
Katajamaki being controlled here momentarily.
Katajamaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamez is keeping the position for now.
Katajamaki working some strikes from top position.
Katajamaki working some strikes from top position.
Katajamaki postures up.
Katajamaki works over Lamez with some ground and pound from guard.
Lamez is controlling Katajamaki's posture.
Lamez working a defensive guard here.
Katajamaki 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.
Katajamaki looking to pass the guard. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lamez holds on and takes a little breather.
Lamez is trying to control the position but Katajamaki postures up.
Katajamaki looking to pass the guard.
Katajamaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Lamez controls Katajamaki momentarily but Katajamaki frees himself.
Katajamaki being controlled here momentarily.
Lamez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katajamaki.
Katajamaki is working Lamez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lamez is pulling down on Katajamaki's head to control his posture.
Lamez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Katajamaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Katajamaki postures up in Lamez's guard and throws a big left but Lamez blocks it.
Katajamaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Katajamaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Katajamaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lamez trying to control the position.
Katajamaki stands up over Lamez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Katajamaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Lamez is retaining full guard.
Katajamaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lamez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katajamaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Katajamaki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lamez throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Katajamaki counters with a takedown into side control.
Lamez is looking for a sweep.
Katajamaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lamez can do to turn this around?
Katajamaki misses with the ground and pound.
Lamez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Katajamaki working away.
Lamez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Katajamaki connects with a decent elbow.
Lamez is trying to control Katajamaki's posture but Katajamaki avoids it.
The strikes coming from Katajamaki are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Katajamaki working the ground and pound.
Katajamaki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lamez can't do much from the bottom here.
Lamez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Katajamaki is staying active.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katajamaki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Lamez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Lamez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Katajamaki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Katajamaki lands some shots froms side control.
Katajamaki trying to control the action but Lamez is working from the bottom.
Lamez taking punishment in the form of punches. #ROC#Lamez is rocked!
Katajamaki working away.
Lamez is still in real trouble! Can Katajamaki finish him?
Katajamaki throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lamez seems to have recovered his senses.
Katajamaki scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lamez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Katajamaki.
Katajamaki creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lamez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lamez stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Katajamaki throws a strike aimed at the side of Lamez's head but Lamez avoids it well.
Katajamaki is putting a hurting on Lamez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lamez wants to control but Katajamaki postures up.#T2#
The ground and pound from Katajamaki seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Katajamaki lands an elbow.
Lamez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Katajamaki working away.
Lamez taking a bit of punishment here - Katajamaki scoring with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Katajamaki lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lamez struggling a bit here.
Katajamaki in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lamez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Katajamaki.
Lamez struggling a bit here.#T3#
Lamez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lamez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lamez controlling the pace.
Katajamaki has a hand on Lamez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lamez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Katajamaki is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Katajamaki tries to control Lamez's body but Lamez pushes him off. Katajamaki squirms to his side and now Lamez has his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Katajamaki rolls, trying to escape but Lamez keeps control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Katajamaki dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lamez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Katajamaki.
Lamez loads up on a big right hand but Katajamaki slips the punch.
Katajamaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Katajamaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Katajamaki shoots in but Lamez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Katajamaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Katajamaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamez.
Lamez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Katajamaki is out of range.
Katajamaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It seemed like Lamez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lamez misses with a looping left.
Katajamaki attempts a counter takedown but Lamez avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Lamez misses.
Scottie Lamez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katajamaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamez.
Katajamaki staying out of range there.
Lamez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Katajamaki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lamez pulls Katajamaki in close to his closed guard and prevents Katajamaki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lamez looking to control. #T1#
Lamez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lamez trying to control the position here.
Katajamaki postures up in Lamez's guard and throws a big left but Lamez blocks it.
Lamez has his hands on Katajamaki's head, controlling the position.
Lamez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lamez keeping full guard, as Katajamaki tries to pass.
Katajamaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lamez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Scottie Lamez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lamez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lamez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Katajamaki distracts Lamez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Katajamaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lamez's head.
Katajamaki is in close to Lamez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lamez seems keen to control Katajamaki's posture.
Katajamaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Katajamaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lamez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Katajamaki postures up. #T3#
Katajamaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Katajamaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Katajamaki wants to pass the guard but Lamez is keeping the position.
Katajamaki with a nice head shot there.
Katajamaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lamez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ari Katajamaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lamez controlling Katajamaki's posture.
Katajamaki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lamez managing to control the position.
Katajamaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4##SUB2#
Katajamaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lamez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Katajamaki has managed to get both his arms back between Lamez's legs - danger averted.
Katajamaki content to stall in guard here.
Lamez controls Katajamaki momentarily but Katajamaki frees himself. #SUB2#
Lamez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Katajamaki defends it easily.
Katajamaki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lamez looking for a sweep. Not yet Lamez, not yet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ari Katajamaki!
A relieved looking Ari Katajamaki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DC 128: Colamarino v Harris
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1##TD#
Katajamaki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Washington's half guard.
Washington pushes Katajamaki off but Katajamaki dives into side control.
Katajamaki working the ground and pound from side control.
Washington is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
You can see the frustration on Washington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Washington parries the strikes from Katajamaki easily there. Katajamaki is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Washington to escape.
Washington is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Katajamaki asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Katajamaki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Katajamaki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#ROC#Washington is rocked!
Washington takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Washington is still in real trouble! Can Katajamaki finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katajamaki lands a strong strike to the head of Washington. That's dazed him! Katajamaki looking to finish here. Washington is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Katajamaki lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ari Katajamaki!
After winning the bout, Ari Katajamaki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DC 122 Beard v Pedersoli
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Santana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Katajamaki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Katajamaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Santana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Katajamaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Santana's head.
Katajamaki landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Santana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Katajamaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Katajamaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katajamaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Katajamaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Katajamaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Katajamaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Katajamaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Katajamaki content to stall in guard here.
Katajamaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Katajamaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Katajamaki trying to control but Santana is working from the bottom.
Katajamaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Santana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Katajamaki closes the distance and clinches up with Santana, looking for a takedown. Katajamaki pushes Santana against the cage but Santana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Santana throwing a counter right hand but Katajamaki manages to avoid it.
Katajamaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santana.#T2##TD#
Santana shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Santana throwing strikes from guard but Katajamaki blocks nicely.
Katajamaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Katajamaki, not yet.
Katajamaki pulls Santana in close to his closed guard and prevents Santana from doing any damage or advancing position.
Santana landing with the ground and pound.
Santana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Katajamaki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Katajamaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Santana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Katajamaki is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Katajamaki throwing strikes but missing.
Katajamaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Katajamaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Santana keeping moving, preventing Katajamaki from controlling successfully.
Katajamaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Katajamaki throws an elbow that misses. Santana uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Katajamaki's guard. Nice move by Santana!#REVR#
Santana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Katajamaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Santana throws a big right hand that misses.
Santana 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.#T4#
Katajamaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Santana is looking to work some ground and pound but Katajamaki has wrist control.
Santana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Santana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Katajamaki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Katajamaki 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#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katajamaki working Santana over with strikes.
Katajamaki slips a nice elbow through Santana's hands, connecting with Santana's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ari Katajamaki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Santana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Katajamaki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Santana!
Santana taking a bit of punishment here - Katajamaki scoring with strikes.
The strikes coming from Katajamaki are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Katajamaki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Santana takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Katajamaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Katajamaki is working Santana over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki working the ground and pound but Santana is defending the strikes.
Katajamaki cracks Santana with a big elbow.
Katajamaki is putting a hurting on Santana here, landing some big shots from side control.
The strikes coming from Katajamaki are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
Katajamaki tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Santana takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Katajamaki landing a few strikes.
Katajamaki postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Santana holds on to Katajamaki's head and controls the position momentarily.
Katajamaki creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Santana sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Katajamaki scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Santana to see if he's OK.
Katajamaki scoring with punches and elbows.
Katajamaki tries to score with some ground and pound. Santana controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Katajamaki sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Santana is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Santana regains half guard.#T2#
Katajamaki is looking to take a break and control but Santana is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Katajamaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Katajamaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Santana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Katajamaki.
Katajamaki thows a huge punch but Santana dodges it nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Katajamaki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Katajamaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Katajamaki is nestled in close to Santana, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Santana is pressing down on Katajamaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Katajamaki distracts Santana with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Katajamaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Katajamaki with a nice head shot there.
Katajamaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Katajamaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Katajamaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Katajamaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Katajamaki stands up over Santana, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Katajamaki distracts Santana with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Katajamaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Santana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Katajamaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Santana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Katajamaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santana works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Santana moves in looking to clinch but Katajamaki pushes him off.
Katajamaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Katajamaki swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Katajamaki is defended easily by Santana.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Katajamaki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Santana did well to prevent Katajamaki getting side control.
Katajamaki is trying to control. Santana wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Katajamaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown but Santana shows good takedown defense.
Katajamaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santana avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Katajamaki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Katajamaki lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santana wants to sweep here but Katajamaki controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Katajamaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santana wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Katajamaki lands a couple of elbows.
Santana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Katajamaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Katajamaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Katajamaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Katajamaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Katajamaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Santana has momentary wrist control but Katajamaki slips an elbow through the middle.
Katajamaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Katajamaki throwing strikes from guard but Santana blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Katajamaki closes the distance and clinches up with Santana, looking for a takedown. Katajamaki pushes Santana against the cage but Santana circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Erica Santana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
Katajamaki blocks a head kick by Santana.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Katajamaki.#TD2#
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Katajamaki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Katajamaki tries to score with some ground and pound. Santana controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Katajamaki cracks Santana with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Katajamaki throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Katajamaki working the ground and pound.
Katajamaki scores with a couple of short elbows.
Katajamaki in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Katajamaki throws a strike aimed at the side of Santana's head but Santana avoids it well.#T3#
Santana prevents Katajamaki from improving position.
Katajamaki working the head with strikes.
Erica Santana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katajamaki lands a decent elbow from side control.
Santana prevents Katajamaki from moving into mount.
Ari Katajamaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Santana trying to remain calm as Katajamaki controls from the top position.
Ari Katajamaki has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Katajamaki is continuing to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Katajamaki has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Santana is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Katajamaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Santana circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Some wild striking there from Santana.
Santana throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Katajamaki on the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: DC 116: Cholo v Beard
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Barella pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Katajamaki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Katajamaki lands in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Katajamaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Barella looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barella working a defensive guard here.
Katajamaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Katajamaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Katajamaki stops Barella from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella keeping moving, preventing Katajamaki from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Katajamaki is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Barella has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Katajamaki is looking to defend but Barella has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Katajamaki! Barella pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Katajamaki taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sonny Barella!
Sonny Barella thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 109: Pedersoli v Cholo
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Katajamaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been told by Thibodeaux's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Katajamaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thibodeaux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Katajamaki somewhat.
Thibodeaux stuffs the takedown attempt from Katajamaki. Katajamaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Thibodeaux appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Katajamaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Thibodeaux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Katajamaki.
Kaiden Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
Katajamaki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katajamaki manages to avoid it.
Katajamaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice body shot.
Katajamaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thibodeaux pinned against the cage. Thibodeaux gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown but Thibodeaux shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter punch.
Katajamaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Thibodeaux tries to sprawl out of it but Katajamaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thibodeaux manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ari Katajamaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katajamaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thibodeaux circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Katajamaki is defended easily by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kaiden Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Katajamaki moves out of range. #T2#
Katajamaki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Katajamaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Katajamaki's head backwards.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Katajamaki looks for a takedown but Thibodeaux sprawls well.
Katajamaki defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thibodeaux but Thibodeaux pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Katajamaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux.
Katajamaki scores with a body shot.
Katajamaki tries for a takedown but Thibodeaux sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Katajamaki defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand. #T3##TD2#
Katajamaki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thibodeaux to the ground. Katajamaki is now in Thibodeaux's guard.
Katajamaki throwing strikes from guard but Thibodeaux blocks nicely.
Katajamaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Katajamaki throwing strikes from guard but Thibodeaux blocks nicely.
Katajamaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Katajamaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Katajamaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Katajamaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Katajamaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Katajamaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thibodeaux works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Katajamaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Thibodeaux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Katajamaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thibodeaux as he jumps to the side.
Thibodeaux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Thibodeaux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Katajamaki.
Katajamaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thibodeaux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Katajamaki moves out of range.
Katajamaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thibodeaux is fending him off so far but Katajamaki persists. Nope, Thibodeaux circles away and we're back to standing.
Katajamaki fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiden Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thibodeaux as he jumps to the side.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Katajamaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Katajamaki looking for a takedown. #BC#
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thibodeaux as he jumps to the side.
Kaiden Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Katajamaki misses with a takedown attempt - Thibodeaux sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Katajamaki with a poor takedown
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thibodeaux as he jumps to the side.
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses its target.
Thibodeaux slaps away a takedown attempt from Katajamaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Thibodeaux gets tackled into the cage by Katajamaki. Katajamaki maintains the clinch.
Katajamaki blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Katajamaki can do to turn this around?
Katajamaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thibodeaux avoids it really well and circles away.
Katajamaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Katajamaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Thibodeaux sprawls well. He's pushed Katajamaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses its target.
Katajamaki shoots and misses
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Katajamaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Katajamaki fails with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katajamaki shoots for a takedown but Thibodeaux saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Katajamaki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thibodeaux to the mat! Thibodeaux manages to get full guard. #T3#
Thibodeaux wants to sweep here but Katajamaki controlling him for the moment.
Katajamaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Katajamaki throws an elbow that misses. Thibodeaux uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Katajamaki's guard. Nice move by Thibodeaux!#REVR#
Thibodeaux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Katajamaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thibodeaux controls the pace.
Thibodeaux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thibodeaux looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Katajamaki is pulling down on Thibodeaux's head. It's preventing any offense from Thibodeaux, at least for the moment.
Katajamaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiden Thibodeaux dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the jaw.
Katajamaki closes the distance and clinches up with Thibodeaux, looking for a takedown. Katajamaki pushes Thibodeaux against the cage but Thibodeaux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Katajamaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Katajamaki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thibodeaux to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Thibodeaux as Katajamaki shoots in.
Kaiden Thibodeaux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
Katajamaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Thibodeaux sprawls well. He's pushed Katajamaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thibodeaux stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thibodeaux wants it to stay on the feet.
Katajamaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thibodeaux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux stuffs the takedown.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Katajamaki's ribcage but misses.
Katajamaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Katajamaki tries for a takedown but Thibodeaux circles away easily
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Katajamaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Katajamaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Katajamaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thibodeaux finds it's way round the side to connect with Katajamaki's head.
Katajamaki tries for a takedown but Thibodeaux sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux stuffs the takedown attempt from Katajamaki. Katajamaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Katajamaki fails to land the takedown.
Katajamaki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Katajamaki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thibodeaux to score with a decent uppercut.
Katajamaki avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux. #T2#
Katajamaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thibodeaux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thibodeaux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Katajamaki slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Katajamaki tries for a takedown but Thibodeaux sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katajamaki misses with a takedown attempt - Thibodeaux sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Katajamaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thibodeaux tries to avoid it but Katajamaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thibodeaux to the ground. Thibodeaux escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Katajamaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Thibodeaux tries to sprawl out of it but Katajamaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thibodeaux manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thibodeaux scores with a sloppy right hand. Katajamaki should have avoided that one. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Katajamaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice sprawl there from Thibodeaux as Katajamaki shoots in.
Katajamaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaiden Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thibodeaux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Katajamaki on the side of the head.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thibodeaux as he avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Katajamaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Katajamaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux jabs at Katajamaki's body.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thibodeaux as he jumps to the side. #T4#
A jab lands there for Thibodeaux.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thibodeaux sprawls well. Thibodeaux wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Katajamaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Ari Katajamaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katajamaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Katajamaki has his takedown stuffed
and Thibodeaux counters with a right hand to the body.
Katajamaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaiden Thibodeaux!
Kaiden Thibodeaux decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: DC 103: Burdon v Pope
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
A big left from Lapierre misses.
Lapierre stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Katajamaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lapierre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Katajamaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lapierre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lapierre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katajamaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lapierre is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lapierre misses with the head strike.
Katajamaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Lapierre on the inside.
Katajamaki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lapierre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lapierre misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Katajamaki has Lapierre pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Katajamaki pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lapierre tumbling to the mat - Katajamaki dives into Lapierre's guard.
Lapierre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katajamaki working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Lapierre is looking for a triangle but Katajamaki pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Lapierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Katajamaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Katajamaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Katajamaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Katajamaki landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Lapierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Katajamaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lapierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Katajamaki has managed to get both his arms back between Lapierre's legs - danger averted.
Katajamaki scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Lapierre has his foot on Katajamaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Katajamaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Katajamaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lapierre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Lapierre is looking for a triangle but Katajamaki pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Lapierre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Katajamaki scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Katajamaki lands a couple of digs.
Katajamaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Lapierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Katajamaki defends it easily.
Katajamaki connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Lapierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Katajamaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Katajamaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Katajamaki connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC2#Lapierre is rocked!
Katajamaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Lapierre is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Katajamaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Katajamaki loads up on a big left hand. Lapierre felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Katajamaki looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Lapierre can't hide his disappointment, as Katajamaki celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ari Katajamaki!
A victorious Ari Katajamaki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC 94: Vale Queiroz v Vinge
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Katajamaki ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
Hoshino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Katajamaki.
Katajamaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hoshino avoids it really well and circles away.
Katajamaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoshino sprawls well. He's pushed Katajamaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
Hoshino looks to score with a jab to the body but Katajamaki is just out of range.
Hoshino stuffs the takedown attempt from Katajamaki. Katajamaki gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Hoshino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Katajamaki.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Katajamaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Hoshino pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Katajamaki drives through with a takedown into Hoshino's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Katajamaki won't allow Hoshino to get back to his feet.
Katajamaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Katajamaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoshino works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Katajamaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hoshino's head.
Katajamaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoshino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Katajamaki stops Hoshino from standing up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Katajamaki throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Katajamaki tries to move into range but Hoshino moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hoshino lands with a nice body punch.
Katajamaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hoshino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoshino tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoshino misses with a head kick.
Katajamaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoshino.#T2#
Hoshino stuffs the takedown.
Hoshino takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoshino but Hoshino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It appears Hoshino was looking to counter with a kick there.
Katajamaki with a poor takedown #CL#
and Hoshino counters by moving into the clinch.
Katajamaki prevents a body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with the head strike.
Katajamaki tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Katajamaki wants the takedown. Hoshino is fighting it off but Katajamaki persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hoshino's guard against the cage.

Hoshino manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katajamaki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hoshino fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hoshino is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hoshino scores with a hook.#T3##CL#
Hoshino instigates a clinch.
Katajamaki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Katajamaki can't get the takedown.
Hoshino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hoshino has a couple of punches blocked by Katajamaki.
Katajamaki blocks a body shot from Hoshino.
Katajamaki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hoshino after a bit of a struggle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoshino.
Hoshino tries to throw a body punch but Katajamaki avoids it by throwing Hoshino back against the cage.
Hoshino gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Katajamaki.
Katajamaki is trying to drag Hoshino to the mat but Hoshino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hoshino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Katajamaki backwards. #T4#
Hoshino tries to throw a body punch but Katajamaki avoids it by throwing Hoshino back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Katajamaki looking for a takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoshino.
Hoshino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hoshino gets underhooks to prevent Katajamaki's takedown attempt.
Katajamaki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoshino avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hoshino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Katajamaki backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Hoshino on the inside.
Hoshino prevents the takedown attempt.
Hoshino tries to work over Katajamaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Katajamaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Katajamaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoshino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hoshino presses Katajamaki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hoshino lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuji Hoshino dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Hoshino clinches up against the cage.
Katajamaki looking for a takedown.
Hoshino struggles to land a body shot inside as Katajamaki controls his hands.
Hoshino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Katajamaki can do to turn this around?
Katajamaki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hoshino pulls his leg out and moves away.
Katajamaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
Katajamaki moves out of range as Hoshino strikes.
Katajamaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoshino tries to sprawl out of it but Katajamaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hoshino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino stuffs the takedown.
Hoshino doesn't manage to clinch there - Katajamaki circles away.
Hoshino keeps the fight on the outside.
Katajamaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Katajamaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Katajamaki shoots for a takedown but Hoshino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Katajamaki. #CL2#
Katajamaki moves into range and clinches up with Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a body punch.
Katajamaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hoshino is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Katajamaki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hoshino gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Hoshino.
Hoshino gets through Katajamaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Katajamaki wants a takedown.
Hoshino taking a breather. #T2#
Katajamaki takes a shot to the head.
Katajamaki wants to take the fight to the mat but Hoshino manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hoshino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hoshino misses with the head strike.
Hoshino is pressed up against the cage. Katajamaki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hoshino down to the mat. Hoshino avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hoshino leaves Katajamaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Hoshino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoshino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Hoshino on the inside.
Hoshino gets underhooks to prevent Katajamaki's takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Katajamaki fails to land.
A short right from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a head punch that misses.
Yuuji Hoshino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hoshino lands an uppercut.#T3#
Hoshino throws a punch but it's blocked by Katajamaki.
Katajamaki blocks a body shot from Hoshino.
Katajamaki is working for takedown but Hoshino is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoshino creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Katajamaki is working for takedown but Hoshino is calmly controlling the position for now.
Katajamaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katajamaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katajamaki tries for a takedown but Hoshino manages to get underhooks.
Hoshino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Katajamaki backwards.
Hoshino prevents the takedown attempt.
Katajamaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Katajamaki goes for a takedown attempt but Hoshino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Katajamaki is breathing heavily.
Katajamaki looks for a takedown but Hoshino sprawls well.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoshino sprawls well. Hoshino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Katajamaki gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Hoshino as he connects with a hook.
Katajamaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoshino tries to avoid it but Katajamaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoshino to the ground. Hoshino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hoshino is looking to counter the offense by Katajamaki and move into the clinch.
Hoshino lands a high kick! #CUT#It looks like Ari Katajamaki has been cut.
Yuuji Hoshino is winning the standup battle so far.
Katajamaki walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino looks to throw the jab but Katajamaki is out of range.
Katajamaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Katajamaki has a takedown stuffed.
Hoshino throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoshino throws a one two combo. #ROC#Katajamaki is rocked!
Hoshino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Katajamaki.
Hoshino is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuji Hoshino dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ari Katajamaki'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Katajamaki misses with a takedown attempt - Hoshino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Katajamaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hoshino as he jumps to the side.
Hoshino thinks about countering with a body kick.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
Hoshino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hoshino wants it to stay on the feet.
Katajamaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoshino tries to avoid it but Katajamaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoshino to the ground. Hoshino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Katajamaki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hoshino's guard.
Katajamaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoshino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hoshino wants to stand up but Katajamaki is controlling him.
Katajamaki wants to control from the top but Hoshino keeps moving.
Ari Katajamaki has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##ES#
Hoshino wriggles free and stands up.
Hoshino leaves Katajamaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hoshino scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hoshino as he avoids it easily.
Hoshino moves in looking to clinch but Katajamaki pushes him off.
Hoshino scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab lands there for Hoshino.#CL#
Hoshino moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Katajamaki tightens his grip and picks Hoshino up, before dumping him to the ground. Hoshino manages to land in guard. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES#
Hoshino manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoshino.
Katajamaki wants to take the fight to the mat but Hoshino manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Katajamaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hoshino lands with a short shot to the head.
Katajamaki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoshino avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Katajamaki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hoshino fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hoshino throws a head kick that half lands.
Katajamaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheers as Hoshino lands an impressive looking overhand right. Katajamaki doesn't seem phased though.
Katajamaki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hoshino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Katajamaki. #T3#
Hoshino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters circling a little - Hoshino finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL#
Hoshino closes the distance and pushes Katajamaki back into the cage.
Katajamaki takes a shot to the head.
Katajamaki is looking for a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hoshino.
Katajamaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoshino finish him?
Katajamaki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hoshino seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Katajamaki can turn it around.
Hoshino gets underhooks to prevent Katajamaki's takedown attempt.
Katajamaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Hoshino lands a right hand.
Katajamaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hoshino is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hoshino tries to work over Katajamaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoshino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoshino.
Hoshino stops a takedown attempt from Katajamaki.
Hoshino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Katajamaki or not. #T4#
A short right from Hoshino.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoshino holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hoshino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hoshino lands a shot to the body.
Katajamaki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hoshino lands a left hand.
Hoshino holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hoshino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Katajamakis head.
Ari Katajamaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuuji Hoshino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short left from Hoshino.
Katajamaki is looking for a takedown.
Hoshino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Katajamaki backwards. #TD2#
Katajamaki has Hoshino pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Katajamaki pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hoshino tumbling to the mat - Katajamaki dives into Hoshino's guard.
Katajamaki prevents Hoshino from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuuji Hoshino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hoshino 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuuji Hoshino!
Yuuji Hoshino seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC 83: Bollomard v Ratt
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1##TD#
Katajamaki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Katajamaki lands in his opponent's guard.
Katajamaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Katajamaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Katajamaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Katajamaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Katajamaki is working Anand over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Katajamaki throwing strikes from guard but Anand blocks nicely.
Katajamaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Katajamaki chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Katajamaki throws a strike but Anand rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anand stopping the sweep attempt from Katajamaki.
Anand throws a big elbow that misses.
Anand throws an elbow that misses. Katajamaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anand's guard. Nice move by Katajamaki!#REVR##T1#
Katajamaki preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Katajamaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Katajamaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anand preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anand has his hands on Katajamaki's head, controlling the position.
Anand is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Katajamaki is controlling him.
Katajamaki throwing strikes from guard but Anand blocks nicely.
Anand controls Katajamaki momentarily but Katajamaki frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Katajamaki throws an elbow that misses. Anand uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Katajamaki's guard. Nice move by Anand!#REVB#
Katajamaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Katajamaki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Anand lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Katajamaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anand with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Anand is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Katajamaki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Katajamaki has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Katajamaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anand swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Anand is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Katajamaki throws an elbow that misses. Anand uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Katajamaki's guard. Nice move by Anand!#REVB#
Anand trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anand loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anand throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Katajamaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anand in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anand in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anand stands up over Katajamaki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Katajamaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anand trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anand trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anand throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Katajamaki looking to control.
Anand content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anand throwing strikes but missing.
Anand working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Anand drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Katajamaki dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Katajamaki won't allow Anand to sweep him here.
Katajamaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anand works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Katajamaki lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katajamaki stopping the sweep attempt from Anand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katajamaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Anand controls Katajamaki momentarily but Katajamaki frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Katajamaki dominated that round.
That's time! Katajamaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Katajamaki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anand's guard.
Anand pulls Katajamaki in close to his closed guard and prevents Katajamaki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Let's hope that Anand 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.
Katajamaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Anand lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Anand postures up in Katajamaki's guard and throws a big left but Katajamaki blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Anand has gone for a leg lock! Katajamaki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Anand's guard.#REVR#
Katajamaki with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Katajamaki throws a strike but Anand rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Anand postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Katajamaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Katajamaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anand can do to turn this around?
Katajamaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ari Katajamaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anand loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anand throws a big right hand that misses.
Anand missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anand throws a big elbow that misses.
Katajamaki has control of Anand's left arm, preventing Anand from doing any damage.
Anand throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Katajamaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anand throws a big elbow that misses.
Anand throws a strike but Katajamaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Anand preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Katajamaki won't allow Anand to sweep him here.
Katajamaki throws a strike but Anand rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Anand loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anand accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anand wants to pass the guard but Katajamaki is keeping the position.
Anand with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anand has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anand throws a big right hand that misses.
Katajamaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anand throws an elbow that misses. Katajamaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anand's guard. Nice move by Katajamaki!#REVR#
Anand bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Katajamaki's guard. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anand is looking to work some ground and pound but Katajamaki has wrist control.#T3##SUB2#
Anand drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Katajamaki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Anand has Katajamaki in his guard.#REVR#
Katajamaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Anand has wrist control.
Katajamaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Katajamaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Katajamaki throwing strikes but missing.
Katajamaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anand wants to sweep here but Katajamaki controlling him for the moment.
Katajamaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Katajamaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anand controlling the position.
Anand keeping full guard, as Katajamaki tries to pass.
Katajamaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anand is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Anand is trying to control the position but Katajamaki postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katajamaki preventing the sweep.
Katajamaki wants to control from the top but Anand keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Katajamaki dominated that second round.
That's time! 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#
Anand throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Katajamaki counters with a shoot takedown. Anand fights it but they end up in guard.
Anand avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anand preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Katajamaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Katajamaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anand's head.
Anand bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Katajamaki's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Anand postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Katajamaki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Anand, into his guard. #REVR#
Katajamaki throws an elbow that misses. Anand uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Katajamaki's guard. Nice move by Anand!#REVB##SUB2#
Anand drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Katajamaki dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1#
Katajamaki preventing the sweep.
Anand controlling Katajamaki's posture.
Anand preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Katajamaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anand working a defensive guard here.
Katajamaki throwing strikes but missing.
Anand not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aniruddha Anand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Katajamaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anand's head.
Katajamaki trying to control but Anand is working from the bottom.
Katajamaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anand controlling Katajamaki's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Katajamaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Katajamaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Anand 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##SUB2#
Anand is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Katajamaki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Katajamaki controlling Anand's posture.
Anand in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anand in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ari Katajamaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Anand drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Katajamaki dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Anand is trying to control the position but Katajamaki postures up.
Katajamaki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Anand keeping moving, preventing Katajamaki from controlling successfully. #T4#
Katajamaki is really struggling to control Anand but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Anand looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Katajamaki puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Katajamaki prevents Anand from improving his position.
Anand is not content to let Katajamaki control the position.
Katajamaki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ari Katajamaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Katajamaki 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ari Katajamaki!
A very excited looking Ari Katajamaki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DC 76 Talvela vs Diaz
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1##TD#
Katajamaki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barella to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katajamaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barella looking to pass the guard.
Barella advances position into side control!
Barella wants to stand but Katajamaki has his arm trapped. #SUB#
Barella tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barella has hold of Katajamaki's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Katajamaki tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Barella cranks the arm and Katajamaki screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Katajamaki, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sonny Barella!
Sonny Barella seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC 66 Davis vs Lapierre
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Jab, jab by Katajamaki - just one landing.
Bandit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Ari Katajamaki has been cut.
Katajamaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#KD#
Bandit drops Katajamaki with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Katajamaki looks back up at him and smiles so Bandit waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Katajamaki is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katajamaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bandit defends it nicely.
The fighters circling - Bandit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bandit misses with a hook.
Bandit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bandit wants it to stay on the feet.
Little Bandit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
Bandit throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Katajamaki counters with a shoot takedown. Bandit fights it but they end up in guard.
Bandit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bandit keeping moving, preventing Katajamaki from controlling successfully.
Katajamaki postures up in Bandit's guard and throws a big left but Bandit blocks it. #T1#
Bandit working a defensive guard here.
Katajamaki preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katajamaki working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Bandit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Katajamaki is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bandit looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Katajamaki is defending well. Bandit quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Katajamaki has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bandit celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Little Bandit!

Event: DC 57: Davis vs Dux
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Barella lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #TD2#
Katajamaki shoots in and gets a takedown into Barella's guard.
Katajamaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Barella looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Katajamaki is defending well. Barella quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Katajamaki has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Barella celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

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

Event: DC 47: Niaz vs Line
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Anand lands a high kick!
Katajamaki fails with the takedown.
Anand misses the jab.#TD2#
Anand tries to sprawl but Katajamaki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Anand trying to control but Katajamaki postures up.
Anand gets back to full guard.
Katajamaki trying to control but Anand is working from the bottom.
Katajamaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Anand has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki is working Anand over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katajamaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anand trying to keep a closed guard but Katajamaki is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Katajamaki postures up in Anand's guard and throws a big left but Anand blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Katajamaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Katajamaki throwing strikes from guard but Anand blocks nicely.
Anand looking to hit a scissor sweep but Katajamaki is one step ahead there.
Anand looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Katajamaki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anand quickly recovers to half guard.
Anand makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anand.#T2#
Katajamaki stopping the sweep attempt from Anand.
Katajamaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Katajamaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anand working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katajamaki.
Katajamaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anand working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katajamaki.
Katajamaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Katajamaki throwing strikes but missing.
Katajamaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Anand is pulling down on Katajamaki's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Katajamaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anand tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anand misses with an uppercut. Katajamaki saw that one coming.
Anand looks to throw the jab but Katajamaki is out of range.
Anand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Katajamaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anand.
Katajamaki slips under a jab from Anand.
Katajamaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anand sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Katajamaki somewhat.#CL2#
Katajamaki rushes Anand and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anand gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Katajamaki.
Aniruddha Anand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.#BC#
Anand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Katajamaki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Katajamaki with the counter takedown but Anand avoids it easily.
Anand misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Katajamaki.
An elbow from Katajamaki crashes against the mat.
Anand struggling a bit here.
Anand manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katajamaki throwing shots but Anand is blocking nicely.
Katajamaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anand defending well though.
Anand blocking the ground and pound attempt from Katajamaki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ari Katajamaki will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Katajamaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Anand sprawls well. He's pushed Katajamaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Katajamaki tries to clinch there but Anand circles away.
Katajamaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anand lands with a thumping leg kick.
Katajamaki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anand thumps Katajamaki with a low kick.
Anand throws a nice outside leg kick.
Katajamaki tries for a takedown but Anand circles away easily
and Anand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anand stuffs the takedown.
Aniruddha Anand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
Anand connects with a solid leg kick.
Anand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Katajamaki can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki slips a jab from Anand.#TD2#
Anand gets caught napping as Katajamaki dives in and scores a takedown. Anand manages to retain guard.
Katajamaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anand looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anand bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Katajamaki's guard. #REVR##T1#
Katajamaki keeping moving, preventing Anand from controlling successfully.
Katajamaki is controlling Anand's posture.
Anand preventing the sweep.
Katajamaki keeps trying to improve his position.
Katajamaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anand manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Katajamaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Anand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Katajamaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anand's head.
Anand pulls Katajamaki in close to prevent any damage.
Anand's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Aniruddha Anand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katajamaki throwing strikes from guard but Anand blocks nicely.
Katajamaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Katajamaki with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Katajamaki postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Katajamaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Katajamaki dives in for a single leg takedown but Anand sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Katajamaki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anand's guard.
Katajamaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Katajamaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Katajamaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anand works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anand is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anand is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Katajamaki distracts Anand with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Katajamaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Anand has wrist control.
Katajamaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Anand has wrist control.
Katajamaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Anand avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aniruddha Anand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anand.
Katajamaki slips under a jab from Anand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Katajamaki.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anand finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Katajamaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Anand, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Katajamaki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aniruddha Anand will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Katajamaki fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Anand misses the target.
Katajamaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Katajamaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anand defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Katajamaki is defended easily by Anand.
Aniruddha Anand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anand sprawls well. Anand wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Katajamaki gets slowly back to his feet.#T1##TD2#
Katajamaki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Anand is trying to defend but Katajamaki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Anand is looking to improve his position.
Katajamaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Katajamaki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Katajamaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Katajamaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anand taking some punishment here, with Katajamaki in his half guard. #T2#
Katajamaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Katajamaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Katajamaki working over Anand with some ground and pound. Anand looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Katajamaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anand avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Katajamaki.
Katajamaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Anand is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A leg kick checked by Katajamaki.
Katajamaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Katajamaki shoots in but Anand avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anand finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Katajamaki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Katajamaki checks a leg kick. #T3#
Katajamaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Anand manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Katajamaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Katajamaki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Anand on his heels. He'll look to pass Anand's guard now, I'm sure.
Katajamaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anand works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Katajamaki is in close to Anand's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Katajamaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Katajamaki postures up in Anand's guard and throws a big left but Anand blocks it.
Katajamaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Katajamaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Katajamaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Katajamaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Anand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Katajamaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Anand manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Katajamaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Katajamaki has a takedown stuffed.
Katajamaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Katajamaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anand counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anand lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anand thows a leg kick but Katajamaki checks it #TD2#
and Katajamaki counters with a shoot takedown. Anand fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anand keeping moving, preventing Katajamaki from controlling successfully.
Anand lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anand pushing down on Katajamaki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ari Katajamaki.
I think Katajamaki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: DC 38: Talvela vs Dye
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Katajamaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davis swivels and escapes.
Katajamaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Davis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Katajamaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Davis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Davis misses with a straight right.
Katajamaki fails to land the takedown.
Davis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Katajamaki just manages to avoid it.
Davis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bryant Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
Katajamaki dives in and grabs Davis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Davis pushes down on Katajamaki's head and hops out.
Katajamaki staying out of range there.
Davis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Katajamakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense.
Davis throws a jab when Katajamaki was well out of range.
Katajamaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Davis defends it well.
Davis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Davis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis throws a looping overhand right but Katajamaki ducks down to avoid it.
Davis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Davis misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davis misses with a looping right.
Davis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Davis missing with a left hand there. Katajamaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Katajamaki misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Katajamaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Katajamaki ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
A jab from Davis misses.
A jab from Davis finds it's way through Katajamaki's defenses. #TD2#
Katajamaki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Davis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Katajamaki off and has taken his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Further stalling from Davis.
Katajamaki trying to control the action but Davis just sinks the hooks in. #T3#
Davis keeps control of the position easily here as Katajamaki tries to buck him off. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Davis is stinking the place up with his stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bryant Davis dominated that round.
That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Davis misses the jab.
Davis throws a looping overhand right but Katajamaki ducks down to avoid it.
Katajamaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Davis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davis sprawls well. Davis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Katajamaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Davis is looking to counter punch.
Davis misses with a straight left.
Katajamaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Katajamaki closes the distance and clinches up with Davis, looking for a takedown. Katajamaki pushes Davis against the cage but Davis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bryant Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
Katajamaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Katajamaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Katajamaki is defended easily by Davis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davis as he avoids it easily.
Davis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Katajamaki.
Davis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Katajamaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davis avoids it really well and circles away.
Davis throws a jab when Katajamaki was well out of range.
Katajamaki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Katajamaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
Davis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Katajamaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Katajamaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bryant Davis is winning the standup battle so far.
Davis throws a jab when Katajamaki was well out of range.
Davis throws out a loose jab but Katajamaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis slaps away a takedown attempt from Katajamaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Katajamaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Katajamaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davis swivels and escapes.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davis sprawls well. Davis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Katajamaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Davis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davis wants it to stay on the feet.
Davis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Katajamaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davis misses with an uppercut. Katajamaki saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katajamaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Katajamaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Davis sprawls well. He's pushed Katajamaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Katajamaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Katajamaki blocks a jab.
Davis throws a jab but it's blocked by Katajamaki.
And Katajamaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Davis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Katajamaki shoots for a takedown but Davis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
Katajamaki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Katajamaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Katajamaki defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
Katajamaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Davis defends it well.
Katajamaki slips under a jab.
Katajamaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davis.
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Katajamaki slips the punch.
Katajamaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Davis counter with a right hand.
Katajamaki slips a jab from Davis.
Davis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Katajamaki. Katajamaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Katajamaki slips a jab from Davis.
Katajamaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Katajamaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davis swivels and escapes.
Katajamaki tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range. #T4#
Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Katajamaki.
Katajamaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Davis leaves Katajamaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bryant Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis throws a hook but Katajamaki blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice uppercut lands for Davis. That snapped Katajamaki's head back.
Davis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davis wants it to stay on the feet.
Davis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Katajamaki moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Davis.
Davis scores with a shot to the body.
A big right from Davis misses.
Katajamaki ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Katajamaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Davis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Katajamaki can do to turn this around?
Katajamaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but Katajamaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davis to the ground. Davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Katajamaki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bryant Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Katajamaki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Davis's guard.

Davis is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Katajamaki presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bryant Davis dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Katajamaki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Katajamaki is keen to just control but Davis is a slippery customer.
Davis wants to improve his position but Katajamaki is controlling well.
Davis desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Davis continues to stall.
Davis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Katajamaki is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki throwing shots but Davis is blocking nicely.
Katajamaki 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. #T1#
Davis trying to control here.
Davis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Katajamaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Katajamaki's back!
Davis really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Katajamaki.
Katajamaki trying to control the hands but Davis won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Davis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Katajamaki can't escape the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Davis controlling the position well here. Katajamaki rolled but Davis kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ari Katajamaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryant Davis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More hug and hope from Davis.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryant Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davis 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryant Davis!
Bryant Davis very nearly forgot to thank Â© Trap House amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: DC 30: Thorn vs Orr
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1##TD#
Anand gets caught flat footed, as Katajamaki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Anand is trying to control the position but Katajamaki postures up.
Katajamaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Katajamaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Katajamaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anand's head.
Katajamaki is working Anand over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Katajamaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Anand escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Katajamaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anand controls Katajamaki momentarily but Katajamaki frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Katajamaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Katajamaki connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Anand looking to hit a scissor sweep but Katajamaki is one step ahead there.
Anand is trying to keep Katajamaki in close.
Katajamaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Katajamaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Katajamaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Katajamaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Katajamaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anand is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anand is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Anand sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Katajamaki gets full guard.
Anand trying to control the position from guard on top but Katajamaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anand tries to free his leg and advance position but Katajamaki is retaining full guard.
Katajamaki is adopting a defensive guard.
Anand looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Anand preventing the sweep.
Anand sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Anand pushing down on Katajamaki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Katajamaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anand trying to control the position from guard on top but Katajamaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anand throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Katajamaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anand looking to sit in guard and control but Katajamaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Anand had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Katajamaki defends it easily.
Katajamaki stopping the sweep attempt from Anand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katajamaki postures up and lands a big shot to Anand's brow.
Katajamaki postures up and lands a big shot to Anand's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Katajamaki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Anand throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Katajamaki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Anand looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Katajamaki scores with punches from side control.
Ari Katajamaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anand is trying to get back to half guard.
Anand manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Anand moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Katajamaki lands a couple of digs.
Anand lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Anand trying to control the position from guard on top but Katajamaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anand won't allow Katajamaki to sweep him here. #T1#
Anand wants to control from the top but Katajamaki keeps moving.
Anand looking to sit in guard and control but Katajamaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Anand has his foot on Katajamaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Katajamaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Katajamaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anand can do to turn this around?
Katajamaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Katajamaki chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Anand throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Katajamaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Katajamaki with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Katajamaki pushes down on Anand's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Katajamaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Anand is looking to improve his position.
Anand felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Katajamaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aniruddha Anand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anand slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anand manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Katajamaki manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Anand throwing strikes from guard but Katajamaki blocks nicely. #T3#
Anand looking to pass the guard.
Anand with a flurry of punches that miss.
Katajamaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anand.
Anand wants to control from the top but Katajamaki keeps moving.
Katajamaki is adopting a defensive guard.
Anand is pushing down on Katajamaki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Katajamaki is fighting to maintain full guard but Anand has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Katajamaki has his hands clasped together around Anand's back. He's all about the action.
Anand trying to advance position but Katajamaki counters by regaining guard.
Katajamaki is pulling down on Anand's head. It's preventing any offense from Anand, at least for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anand tries to free his leg and advance position but Katajamaki is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Katajamaki dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Anand gets caught napping as Katajamaki dives in and scores a takedown. Anand manages to retain guard.
Katajamaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Anand trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Anand is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Katajamaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Anand is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Katajamaki defends well.#SUB2#
Anand looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anand is trying to keep Katajamaki in close.
Katajamaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anand's head.#T1#
Katajamaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Katajamaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Katajamaki wants to pass the guard but Anand is keeping the position.
Katajamaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Anand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Katajamaki lands a couple of digs.
Anand looking to hit a scissor sweep but Katajamaki is one step ahead there.
Katajamaki throws an elbow that misses. Anand uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Katajamaki's guard. Nice move by Anand!#REVB#
Anand controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Anand trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anand trying to control but Katajamaki is working from the bottom.
Katajamaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anand on the ground.
Anand postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Katajamaki is controlling Anand's posture.
Katajamaki keeping moving, preventing Anand from controlling successfully.
Anand tries to free his leg and advance position but Katajamaki is retaining full guard. #T3#
Anand controlling from the top position.
Katajamaki working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Katajamaki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ari Katajamaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anand tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anand seems a little lost for a moment, as Katajamaki dominates the positioning.
Anand is trying to get back to half guard.
Katajamaki controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
Katajamaki is looking to take a break and control but Anand is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anand regains half guard.
Anand wants to get back to full guard but Katajamaki has mounted him!
Katajamaki controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anand is looking to improve his position but Katajamaki isn't that keen on the idea.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DC 20: Nitro vs Tenkula
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Katajamaki shoots in and drives through. Diokno sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Diokno.
Katajamaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diokno pinned against the cage. Diokno gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Katajamaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Katajamaki as he connects with a hook.
A head kick from Diokno lands but Katajamaki takes it in his stride.
Diokno throws a head kick that misses #TD#
so Katajamaki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Katajamaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Katajamaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diokno has control of Katajamaki's left arm, preventing Katajamaki from doing any damage.
Katajamaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diokno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Katajamaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diokno trying to keep a closed guard but Katajamaki is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Katajamaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diokno seems keen to control Katajamaki's posture.
Diokno looking to control but Katajamaki passes into half guard.
Diokno is looking to get back to is feet but Katajamaki passes into side control.
Diokno felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Diokno struggling a bit here.
Katajamaki working the ground and pound.
Katajamaki landing strikes.
Diokno is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Diokno is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Katajamaki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Katajamaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diokno on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katajamaki is thwarting Diokno's attempts to control the position.
Katajamaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Diokno trying to control but Katajamaki postures up.
Katajamaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diokno does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diokno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Katajamaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diokno defending well though.
Katajamaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Katajamaki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are battling for position here. Diokno manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Katajamaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Katajamaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Katajamaki trying to control but Diokno is working from the bottom.
Katajamaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Katajamaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diokno controlling Katajamaki's posture.
Diokno looking to control but Katajamaki passes into half guard. #T3#
Diokno is holding on to half guard well.
Diokno trying to control here.
Diokno keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Katajamaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Diokno is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Katajamaki is thwarting Diokno's attempts to control the position.
Katajamaki is nestled in close to Diokno, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Katajamaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Diokno is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Katajamaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Katajamaki lands with a punch from half guard.
Katajamaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Diokno wants to control but Katajamaki is keeping busy.
Diokno wants to improve his position but Katajamaki is controlling well.
Katajamaki is nestled in close to Diokno, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Diokno moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diokno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Katajamaki 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.
Katajamaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Katajamaki postures up and lands a big shot to Diokno's brow.
Katajamaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Katajamaki is in close to Diokno's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Katajamaki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Katajamaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Diokno tries to sprawl out of it but Katajamaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diokno manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Katajamaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diokno stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Katajamaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diokno keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No joy there for Diokno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Katajamaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diokno can do to turn this around?
Diokno throws a shot to the body.
Diokno scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diokno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Katajamaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Diokno, which made it look bad.
Chel Diokno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Katajamaki blocks a head kick by Diokno.
Diokno tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diokno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diokno but Diokno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Katajamaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Diokno.
Chel Diokno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diokno goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Chel Diokno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diokno throws a right hand that Katajamaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Katajamaki also avoids with ease.
Katajamaki dives in and grabs Diokno's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diokno pushes down on Katajamaki's head and hops out.
Diokno fails to land with a series of punches.
Diokno looks to land a body kick but Katajamaki moved away.
Katajamaki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diokno sprawls well. Diokno wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Katajamaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Katajamaki misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Diokno counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
Diokno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diokno connects with a knee to the head.
Katajamaki is trying to drag Diokno to the mat but Diokno just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Katajamaki avoiding damage as Diokno throws knees to the body.
Diokno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Katajamaki tries for a takedown but Diokno manages to get underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Katajamaki wants a takedown.
Katajamaki wants to take the fight to the mat but Diokno manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diokno with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diokno missing with knees to the body.
Diokno tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diokno is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diokno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diokno is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diokno lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Katajamaki looking for a takedown.
Diokno with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diokno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katajamaki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diokno after a bit of a struggle.
Nice elbow from Diokno. #CUT2#It looks like Ari Katajamaki has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diokno obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diokno working Katajamaki over with knees to the body.
Diokno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Diokno lands a nice knee to the body.
Diokno lands an elbow inside.
Diokno lands an elbow that stopped Katajamaki in his tracks for a moment.
Katajamaki blocking some punches.
Katajamaki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diokno gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katajamaki avoiding damage as Diokno throws knees to the body.
The referee calls for Diokno to work.
Diokno scores with a knee to the head. #T4#
Diokno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Katajamaki is defending well for now.
Diokno tries to stall but Katajamaki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Katajamaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diokno is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diokno trying to land knees to the body.
Diokno looking to throw knees to the head but Katajamaki is blocking nicely.
Diokno looking to throw knees to the head but Katajamaki is blocking nicely.
Katajamaki blocking some punches.
Katajamaki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Diokno gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Katajamaki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diokno pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Katajamaki looking for a takedown.
Katajamaki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chel Diokno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diokno is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Katajamaki is keeping busy.
Diokno is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Katajamaki is looking for a takedown.
Diokno tries to throw a body punch but Katajamaki avoids it by throwing Diokno back against the cage.
Diokno tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chel Diokno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ari Katajamaki'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Katajamaki looks for a takedown but Diokno sprawls well.
Diokno misses with a body kick.#TD#
Katajamaki feints and as Diokno raises his hands in defense, Katajamaki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Katajamaki postures up in Diokno's guard and throws a big left but Diokno blocks it.
Diokno pulls Katajamaki in close to prevent any damage.
Katajamaki postures up.
Diokno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Katajamaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Katajamaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki working some strikes from top position.
Diokno is trying to control the position but Katajamaki postures up.
Diokno is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Katajamaki postures up in Diokno's guard and throws a big left but Diokno blocks it.
Diokno pulls Katajamaki in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Katajamaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diokno is pulling down on Katajamaki's head. It's preventing any offense from Katajamaki, at least for the moment.
Katajamaki looking to pass the guard.
Diokno seems keen to control Katajamaki's posture.
Katajamaki is working Diokno over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Diokno has control of Katajamaki's left arm, preventing Katajamaki from doing any damage.
Katajamaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diokno's head.
Katajamaki throwing strikes from guard but Diokno blocks nicely.
Katajamaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Diokno pulls Katajamaki in close to prevent any damage.
Diokno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Katajamaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Katajamaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diokno pulls Katajamaki in close to prevent any damage.
Katajamaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Katajamaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Diokno is controlling Katajamaki's posture.#T3#
Katajamaki throwing strikes from guard but Diokno blocks nicely.
Katajamaki working some strikes from top position.
Katajamaki throwing strikes but missing.
Katajamaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Katajamaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Diokno has wrist control.
Katajamaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diokno's head.
Diokno has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Diokno wants to control but Katajamaki passes easily into half guard.
Katajamaki thows a huge punch but Diokno dodges it nicely.
Katajamaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Diokno trying to control from the bottom.
Katajamaki winds up and cracks Diokno with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Katajamaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diokno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Katajamaki is working away from the top position though.
Katajamaki throwing shots but Diokno is blocking nicely.
Katajamaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diokno keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Katajamaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ari Katajamaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diokno controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Diokno makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diokno.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diokno is controlling Katajamaki's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ari Katajamaki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Katajamaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2022

#R1#
Katajamaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Metharom avoids it really well and circles away.
Katajamaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Metharom jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A combination from Metharom does no damage. #TD2#
Katajamaki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Metharom quickly recovers to half guard.
Katajamaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Metharom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #ES#
Metharom manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Metharom swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Katajamaki counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Metharom!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katajamaki throwing strikes but Metharom manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #SU#
Metharom decides to stand up, so the ref orders Katajamaki to his feet. #TD2#
Katajamaki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Metharom uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T1#
Metharom throws a leg kick but Katajamaki moved away.
Metharom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A solid body kick from Metharom.
Metharom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Metharom wants it to stay on the feet.
And Metharom counters with a quick kick to the body but Katajamaki blocks it.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Katajamaki.
Metharom throws a big counter combination but Katajamaki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A nice leg kick from Metharom, right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice sprawl there from Metharom as Katajamaki shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Metharom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Katajamaki fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Katajamaki darts in looking for a takedown but Metharom gets double underhooks and turns Katajamaki into the cage.
Metharom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katajamaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katajamaki manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Katajamaki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Metharom sneaks out the side door and pushes Katajamaki away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ari Katajamaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katajamaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Metharom went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Katajamaki's head but Katajamaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Katajamaki is defended easily by Metharom.
Metharom lands a head kick. Katajamaki smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Ari Katajamaki has been cut.#T3#
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Metharom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Katajamaki.#TD2#
Metharom gets caught napping as Katajamaki dives in and scores a takedown. Metharom manages to retain guard.

Metharom has his feet on Katajamaki's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Katajamaki misses with a takedown attempt - Metharom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Klahan Metharom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Katajamaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Metharom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Metharom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Metharom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown but Metharom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Metharom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Metharom scores with the left hand. Katajamaki knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Metharom as he avoids it easily.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown but Metharom shows good takedown defense.
A big left from Metharom misses.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Metharom but Metharom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Katajamaki looks for a takedown but Metharom sprawls well.
Metharom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Katajamaki.
Katajamaki walks into a stiff left hand from Metharom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Katajamaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Metharom swivels and escapes.
Katajamaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Metharom appears to be looking for a big counter.
Metharom with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ari Katajamaki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Metharom stuffs the takedown attempt from Katajamaki. Katajamaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Metharom throws a head kick but Katajamaki moves out of range.
Katajamaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Metharom looks to land a combination but Katajamaki avoids it well.
Metharom is looking to slow Katajamaki down with leg kicks.
Katajamaki fails with the takedown.
The crowd cheers as Metharom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Katajamaki doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom stuffs the takedown attempt from Katajamaki. Katajamaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
Katajamaki fails with the takedown.
It looked like Metharom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Metharom fails to land with a series of punches.
Metharom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Katajamaki.
Metharom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Katajamaki can do to turn this around?
Metharom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown but Metharom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Metharom thumps Katajamaki with a low kick.
Metharom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Katajamaki in his tracks.
Katajamaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Katajamaki scores with a takedown into Metharom's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katajamaki throws a strike but Metharom rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Metharom decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Katajamaki, up you get!
Katajamaki fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Katajamaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Metharom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Katajamaki fails to land the takedown.
Metharom seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Metharom but Metharom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Katajamaki looks to move away, Metharom throws a big counter combo but Katajamaki just gets out of the way.
Katajamaki goes for a double leg but Metharom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Metharom continues to drive forward.
Metharom is looking to counter with head kicks.
Katajamaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Katajamaki is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Katajamaki.
Klahan Metharom is winning the standup battle so far.
Metharom throws a hook but Katajamaki blocks it.#T3#
Metharom throws a nice looking combination but Katajamaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Katajamaki wants to clinch up but Metharom keeps it at a distance.
Metharom digs a good hook to Katajamaki's body.
Katajamaki blocks a jab.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Katajamaki goes for a double leg but Metharom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Metharom continues to drive forward.
Metharom is looking to counter punch.
Katajamaki darts in looking for a takedown but Metharom gets double underhooks and turns Katajamaki into the cage.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Katajamaki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Metharom's guard.
Katajamaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Katajamaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Katajamaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Katajamaki throwing strikes from guard but Metharom blocks nicely.
Klahan Metharom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Katajamaki passes into half guard.
Metharom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Katajamaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Katajamaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Katajamaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Katajamaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Metharom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Katajamaki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom tries to kick Katajamaki off but Katajamaki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ari Katajamaki'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Metharom. No joy for Katajamaki on that attempt.
Metharom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Katajamaki tries to clinch there but Metharom circles away.
Katajamaki with a poor takedown
and Metharom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Metharom throws a hook but Katajamaki avoids it easily.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown but Metharom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
Metharom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Katajamaki has a takedown stuffed.
Metharom tried to counter with a leg kick but Katajamaki avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Katajamaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Katajamaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Metharom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Katajamaki fails to land the takedown.
Katajamaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Katajamaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Metharom swivels and escapes.#T1#
Metharom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metharom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Metharom thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Katajamaki if he has to take too many more of those.
Metharom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katajamaki moves away.
Metharom leaves Katajamaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Metharom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Katajamaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Metharom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Katajamaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Katajamaki shoots in and drives through. Metharom sprawls well.
Katajamaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Metharom lands a nice shot that snaps Katajamaki's head back.
Metharom loads up on a big right hand but Katajamaki slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Katajamaki.
Katajamaki tries for a takedown but Metharom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Metharom - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Metharom.
Katajamaki shoots in and drives through. Metharom sprawls well.
Donk. Metharom catches Katajamaki right on the button with a cross.
Katajamaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Metharom.
Metharom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Katajamaki's head backwards.
Katajamaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Metharom defends it nicely.#T3#
Metharom with a nice calf kick.
Metharom with the inside leg kick.
Katajamaki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Katajamaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Katajamaki with a poor takedown
and Metharom counters with a leg kick.
Katajamaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Katajamaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Katajamaki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Metharom defends well and Katajamaki ends up having to push Metharom into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Metharom misses with a few strikes there.
Metharom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Katajamaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Katajamaki looks for a takedown but Metharom sprawls well.
Ari Katajamaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metharom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Katajamaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Katajamaki with the counter takedown but Metharom avoids it easily.
Metharom misses with a few strikes there.
Metharom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Metharom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klahan Metharom!
Klahan Metharom very nearly forgot to thank KOMBAT KLOTHING amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: RISE 116
Date: Nov 13, 2022

#R1#
Katajamaki goes for a double leg but Rocket avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rocket continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Katajamaki rushes Rocket and presses him up against the cage.
Katajamaki blocking some punches.
Rocket tries to break free but Katajamaki pushes him back against the cage.
Rocket is trying to break the clinch but Katajamaki is controlling him.
Katajamaki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Katajamaki is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rocket can't fight it off and eventually Katajamaki manages to take the fight to the floor. Rocket looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Katajamaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rocket has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Katajamaki has managed to get both his arms back between Rocket's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rocket has his foot on Katajamaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Katajamaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Rocket looking to control. #SUB#
Rocket is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Rocket looking for a guillotine here but Katajamaki defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Rocket is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rocket definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rocket is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Katajamaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rocket has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Katajamaki has managed to get both his arms back between Rocket's legs - danger averted.
Katajamaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Katajamaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Katajamaki working some strikes from top position.
Rocket keeping moving, preventing Katajamaki from controlling successfully.
Rocket is trying to control the position but Katajamaki postures up. #T2#
Katajamaki throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Rocket is looking for a triangle but Katajamaki pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Rocket has his feet on Katajamaki's thighs here. He's pushed Katajamaki off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Katajamaki screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pocket Rocket!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pocket Rocket thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: RISE 111
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Katajamaki working Breaker over with strikes.
Breaker moves into full guard. #SUB#
Breaker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Breaker looking to control.
Katajamaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Breaker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Breaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Katajamaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker keeping moving, preventing Katajamaki from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Breaker is looking for a triangle but Katajamaki pushes his legs off easily. #T1##SUB#
Breaker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Breaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Katajamaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Katajamaki throwing strikes from guard but Breaker blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katajamaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Katajamaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Katajamaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Katajamaki cracks Breaker with a solid left hand.
Katajamaki is working Breaker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Katajamaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Breaker has his foot on Katajamaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Katajamaki works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Katajamaki wants to control from the top but Breaker keeps moving.
Katajamaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Katajamaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Katajamaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Katajamaki landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Breaker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Katajamaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Katajamaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Katajamaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Breaker is retaining full guard.
Katajamaki chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Breaker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Katajamaki is one step ahead there.
Katajamaki scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Breaker has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Katajamaki doesn't defend quickly enough and Breaker has managed to lock this one up! Can Katajamaki escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Breaker on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ankle Breaker!

Event: RISE 106: James v Akagawa
Date: Oct 09, 2022

#R1#
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brychczy as he avoids it easily.
Katajamaki slips a straight right by Brychczy.
Katajamaki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brychczy digs a good hook to Katajamaki's body.
Brychczy throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Katajamaki counters with a takedown into side control.
Brychczy is looking to reverse the position.
Katajamaki cracks Brychczy with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Brychczy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brychczy is looking to regain half guard here but Katajamaki keeps moving and retains side control.
Katajamaki in the domination position with Brychczy hanging on.
Katajamaki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Brychczy is trying to control Katajamaki's posture but Katajamaki avoids it.
Brychczy is looking to reverse the position.
Katajamaki working the ground and pound from side control.
Brychczy tries to bench press Katajamaki off him but Katajamaki keeps the position.
Brychczy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Katajamaki misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T1#
Katajamaki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Brychczy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Katajamaki working away.
Katajamaki lands a few punches from side control.
Brychczy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Katajamaki off and has taken his back!
Brychczy controlling from the back.
Katajamaki trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Brychczy controls the position.
Katajamaki has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Brychczy is trying to stick to Katajamaki's back but Katajamaki is turning into Brychczy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brychczy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Katajamaki.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Katajamaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brychczy managing to control the position.
Katajamaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Brychczy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Katajamaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Brychczy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brychczy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brychczy wants to sweep here but Katajamaki controlling him for the moment.
Katajamaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Katajamaki throwing strikes but missing.
Katajamaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Brychczy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Brychczy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Katajamaki won't allow Brychczy to sweep him here.
Brychczy controlling Katajamaki's posture.
Katajamaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brychczy wants to sweep here but Katajamaki controlling him for the moment.
Brychczy is pulling down on Katajamaki's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Katajamaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brychczy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marek Brychczy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
Katajamaki slips a jab from Brychczy.#TD2#
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brychczy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Brychczy struggling a bit here.
Brychczy is looking to regain half guard here but Katajamaki keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Brychczy is trying to control Katajamaki's posture but Katajamaki avoids it.
Katajamaki is working Brychczy over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brychczy struggling a bit here.
Brychczy dodges the ground and pound from Katajamaki.
Brychczy is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Katajamaki is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Brychczy tries to hold on but Katajamaki postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Katajamaki.
Brychczy wants to hold on but Katajamaki pushes him away.
Brychczy is desperately trying to improve his position but Katajamaki has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Katajamaki cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Katajamaki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Katajamaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brychczy.
Katajamaki shoots in for a double leg but Brychczy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brychczy throws a body shot but no joy.
Katajamaki shoots in looking for a takedown. Brychczy tries to sprawl out of it but Katajamaki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brychczy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brychczy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Katajamaki at a distance.
Katajamaki fails to land the takedown.
Marek Brychczy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brychczy lands a body shot.
Brychczy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Katajamaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Katajamaki tries for a takedown but Brychczy circles away easily
and Brychczy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Brychczy looks to throw the jab but Katajamaki is out of range.
Brychczy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Katajamaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brychczy misses with a straight left.
Katajamaki fails with the takedown
and Brychczy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Katajamaki walks into a left hand.
Marek Brychczy is winning the standup battle so far.
Brychczy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brychczy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Katajamaki's head.
Katajamaki shoots and misses
and Brychczy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brychczy throws a jab when Katajamaki was well out of range.
Brychczy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Katajamaki. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Katajamaki.
Brychczy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by Brychczy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brychczy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katajamaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brychczy misses the shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Brychczy as Katajamaki shoots in.
The fighters circling - Brychczy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Katajamaki tries for a takedown but Brychczy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brychczy throwing a counter right hand but Katajamaki manages to avoid it.
Katajamaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Brychczy to counter with a crisp jab.
Katajamaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Katajamaki moves out of range as Brychczy strikes.
And Katajamaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Brychczy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brychczy looks to throw the jab but Katajamaki is out of range.
Katajamaki takes one on the button.
Brychczy throws a hook to the side of Katajamaki's head but Katajamaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Brychczy misses the target.
Katajamaki tries to move into range but Brychczy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Katajamaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brychczy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brychczy lands a jab to the head.
Brychczy scores with the left hand. Katajamaki knows he should have avoided that one.
Katajamaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brychczy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Katajamaki can do to turn this around?
Brychczy throws a lazy right hand but Katajamaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Katajamaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brychczy is fending him off so far but Katajamaki persists. Nope, Brychczy circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Brychczy. No joy for Katajamaki on that attempt.
Brychczy misses with a hook.
Katajamaki defending well as Brychczy loads up on a big left hand.
Katajamaki dodges the punch combination from Brychczy. #T4#
Katajamaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brychczy cracks Katajamaki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katajamaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brychczy throws the left hand but Katajamaki avoids the punch easily.
Brychczy stuffs the takedown.
Brychczy slaps away a takedown attempt from Katajamaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Katajamaki moves out of range as Brychczy strikes.
Brychczy cracks Katajamaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brychczy lands the left hand.
Katajamaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Katajamaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brychczy defends it well.
Katajamaki slips under a jab from Brychczy.
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but Katajamaki is just out of range.
Brychczy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Katajamaki.
Katajamaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Brychczy dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Brychczy lands with a right hand.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brychczy as he jumps to the side.
Brychczy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Katajamaki with a poor takedown
enabling Brychczy to counter with a crisp jab.
Brychczy stuffs the takedown.
Marek Brychczy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
A big left from Brychczy misses.
Katajamaki with the counter takedown but Brychczy avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Brychczy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brychczy.
A big right from Brychczy misses. #TD2#
Katajamaki feints and as Brychczy raises his hands in defense, Katajamaki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Katajamaki stopping the sweep attempt from Brychczy.
Brychczy pulls Katajamaki in to control the position.
Katajamaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brychczy pulls Katajamaki in close to his closed guard and prevents Katajamaki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Katajamaki chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Brychczy is adopting a defensive guard.
Brychczy keeping moving, preventing Katajamaki from controlling successfully.
Katajamaki is working Brychczy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brychczy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Katajamaki distracts Brychczy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brychczy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Katajamaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Katajamaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Katajamaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brychczy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #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.
Katajamaki is fighting to break Brychczy's control of his arms but Brychczy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Katajamaki throwing strikes but missing.
Brychczy 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#
Brychczy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brychczy continues to stall.#T3#
Katajamaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Brychczy is taking a breather. Katajamaki 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.
Katajamaki wants to control but Brychczy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Katajamaki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brychczy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brychczy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Katajamaki punching from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brychczy stuns Katajamaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Katajamaki with a poor takedown
and Brychczy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Katajamaki fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Brychczy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Katajamaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brychczy avoids it really well and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Katajamaki walks into a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Brychczy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brychczy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Brychczy!

Event: RISE 97: Aspect v McAlroy
Date: Sep 09, 2022

#R1#
Katajamaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell avoids it really well and circles away.
Clerk Maxwell slaps away a takedown attempt from Katajamaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clerk Maxwell throws a jab when Katajamaki was well out of range.
Katajamaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Katajamaki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Katajamaki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Clerk Maxwell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Katajamaki is in Clerk Maxwell's guard.
Katajamaki wants to control from the top but Clerk Maxwell keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clerk Maxwell managing to control the position.
Katajamaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Clerk Maxwell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Katajamaki wants to pass the guard but Clerk Maxwell is keeping the position.
Katajamaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clerk Maxwell managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katajamaki throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Katajamaki throwing strikes from guard but Clerk Maxwell blocks nicely.
Katajamaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Clerk Maxwell controls Katajamaki momentarily but Katajamaki frees himself.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to hold Katajamaki in close to prevent damage but Katajamaki has managed to pass into half guard.
Clerk Maxwell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Katajamaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Clerk Maxwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clerk Maxwell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Katajamaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Clerk Maxwell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katajamaki.
Clerk Maxwell has Katajamaki pulled in close to control his posture.
Katajamaki throwing strikes from guard but Clerk Maxwell blocks nicely.
Clerk Maxwell managing to control the position.
Clerk Maxwell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Katajamaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clerk Maxwell's head.
Clerk Maxwell trying to control the position here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Katajamaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Clerk Maxwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clerk Maxwell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Katajamaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Katajamaki looks for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Katajamaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Katajamaki.
Katajamaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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 Ari Katajamaki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Clerk Maxwell swings for the body but Katajamaki moves out of range.
Katajamaki staying out of range there.#TD#
Katajamaki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Katajamaki showed some decent athleticism there.
Clerk Maxwell keeping hold of Katajamaki's head, controlling as best he can.
Katajamaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Clerk Maxwell trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Katajamaki connects with a nice short shot to Clerk Maxwell's temple. #T1#
Clerk Maxwell wants to get back to full guard.
Katajamaki slips a nice elbow through Clerk Maxwell's hands, connecting with Clerk Maxwell's forehead.
Katajamaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Katajamaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clerk Maxwell is looking for a sweep. Katajamaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Katajamaki throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Clerk Maxwell to regain full guard.
Katajamaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Katajamaki throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clerk Maxwell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Clerk Maxwell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katajamaki. #T2#
Clerk Maxwell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clerk Maxwell pulls Katajamaki in close to prevent any damage.
Katajamaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Katajamaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Clerk Maxwell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Clerk Maxwell throws out a powerful jab.
Katajamaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clerk Maxwell.#T3#
Katajamaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clerk Maxwell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Katajamaki somewhat.
Clerk Maxwell stuns Katajamaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clerk Maxwell jabs Katajamaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Katajamaki has a takedown stuffed.
Clerk Maxwell misses the jab.
Katajamaki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Katajamaki moves out of range as Clerk Maxwell strikes.
Katajamaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Katajamaki ducks under a wild hook from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Clerk Maxwell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Katajamaki needs to keep his hands up - Clerk Maxwell had a free shot at his head there.
Clerk Maxwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Clerk Maxwell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Katajamaki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
Clerk Maxwell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Katajamaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Clerk Maxwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katajamaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Clerk Maxwell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##CL#
Clerk Maxwell gets tackled into the cage by Katajamaki. Katajamaki maintains the clinch.
Katajamaki tries for a takedown but Clerk Maxwell manages to get underhooks.
Clerk Maxwell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Katajamaki's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Ari Katajamaki has been cut.
Katajamaki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clerk Maxwell throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Clerk Maxwell on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a shot to the side of Katajamaki's head.
Nice elbow from Clerk Maxwell.
Katajamaki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clerk Maxwell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Katajamaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clerk Maxwell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Katajamaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clerk Maxwell stuffs the takedown attempt from Katajamaki. Katajamaki gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#KD2#
Clerk Maxwell drops Katajamaki with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Katajamaki looks back up at him and smiles so Clerk Maxwell waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Katajamaki is rocked!
Katajamaki is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Clerk Maxwell doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Katajamaki crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Katajamaki's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Clerk Maxwell!
A very excited looking James Clerk Maxwell 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: RISE 89: Hunt v Leader
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1#
Ivancala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ivancala throws a body punch but Katajamaki moves out of range.
Katajamaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ivancala is looking to clinch but Katajamaki is avoiding it.
Katajamaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ivancala circles away.
Ivancala misses the jab.
Katajamaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Katajamaki looks for a takedown but Ivancala sprawls well.
Katajamaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ivancala's waist but Ivancala gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Katajamaki off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Katajamaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Katajamaki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Katajamaki cracks Ivancala with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ivancala manages to work his way to half guard, despite Katajamaki's best efforts.
Katajamaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Katajamaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ivancala defending well though.
Katajamaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Katajamaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Katajamaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ivancala keeps working.
Ivancala felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Katajamaki throwing shots but Ivancala is blocking nicely.
Katajamaki 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.
Katajamaki throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ivancala to regain full guard.
Katajamaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ivancala preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ivancala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Katajamaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Katajamaki is in close to Ivancala's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Katajamaki stands up over Ivancala, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ivancala wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Katajamaki is fighting to break Ivancala's control of his arms but Ivancala is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Katajamaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ivancala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Katajamaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ivancala trying to control the position here.
Ivancala wants to sweep but no luck.
Katajamaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ivancala can do anything to dispel that myth.
Katajamaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Katajamaki trying to control but Ivancala is working from the bottom.
Katajamaki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Katajamaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Katajamaki looking to pass the guard.
Ivancala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katajamaki.
Katajamaki lands a couple of digs.
Katajamaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Katajamaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Katajamaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Katajamaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Katajamaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Katajamaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Katajamaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ivancala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ivancala utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ivancala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Katajamaki's guard. #REVB#
Ivancala preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivancala is fighting to break Katajamaki's control of his arms but Katajamaki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Katajamaki is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katajamaki throws an elbow that misses. Ivancala uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Katajamaki's guard. Nice move by Ivancala!#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Katajamaki dominated that round.
That's time! Katajamaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Katajamaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivancala.
Katajamaki looks for a takedown but Ivancala sprawls well.
Shiro Ivancala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katajamaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Katajamaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Katajamaki ducks under a wild hook from Ivancala.
Ivancala is looking to clinch. #TD#
Katajamaki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ivancala wants to improve his position but Katajamaki is controlling well.
Ivancala has a hand on Katajamaki's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Katajamaki takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivancala in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Katajamaki scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T1#
Katajamaki breaks from Ivancala's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katajamaki punishing his opponent with strikes.
Katajamaki thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Katajamaki cracks Ivancala with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC#Ivancala is rocked!
Katajamaki lands a nice shot to the head.
Ivancala is still in real trouble! Can Katajamaki finish him?
Katajamaki lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Katajamaki looking to finish Ivancala with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ivancala!
Katajamaki postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ivancala looks a forlorn figure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivancala is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Katajamaki scoring with strikes but Ivancala is staying in there. #T2#
Ivancala is wriggling around trying to escape.
Katajamaki unloading with bombs!
Katajamaki unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Ivancala wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Katajamaki celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ari Katajamaki!
Our winner, Ari Katajamaki, 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: RISE: Fight Night 1
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1#
Katajamaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bloke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Katajamaki misses with a takedown attempt - Bloke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Katajamaki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Katajamaki needs to keep his hands up - Bloke had a free shot at his head there.
Katajamaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bloke.
Katajamaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chilli Bloke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
Katajamaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bloke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Bloke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Katajamaki.
Bloke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Bloke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Katajamaki fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bloke enables Katajamaki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bloke manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1##SUB#
Bloke is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Katajamaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bloke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Katajamaki has managed to get both his arms back between Bloke's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Bloke has an active guard here but Katajamaki has managed to pass into half guard.
Bloke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Katajamaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Katajamaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Bloke looking for submissions off his back.
Katajamaki drops an elbow to the side of Bloke's head. #SUB#
Bloke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Katajamaki pulls his head out easily.
Katajamaki lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Katajamaki wants to control but Bloke is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Katajamaki lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Bloke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bloke regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Bloke is looking for a triangle but Katajamaki pushes his legs off easily.
Katajamaki lands a couple of elbows.
Katajamaki connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Katajamaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Katajamaki throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katajamaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3##SUB#
Bloke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Katajamaki is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bloke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Katajamaki is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bloke looking for a guillotine here but Katajamaki defends easily.
Bloke has momentary wrist control but Katajamaki slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Bloke working for submissions but it's allowed Katajamaki to get to half guard.
Katajamaki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Katajamaki working Bloke over with strikes.
Bloke wants to get back to full guard.
Katajamaki working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Bloke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Katajamaki pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Bloke wants to get back to full guard.
Katajamaki slips a nice elbow through Bloke's hands, connecting with Bloke's forehead.#SUB#
Bloke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Katajamaki pulls his head out easily.
Katajamaki working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Bloke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Katajamaki pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Katajamaki there. #SUB#
Bloke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Katajamaki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katajamaki is nestled in close to Bloke, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Katajamaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Katajamaki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Katajamaki shoots in and bounces Bloke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Bloke working for a triangle but Katajamaki defends it easily. #SUB#
Bloke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Katajamaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Katajamaki is in close to Bloke's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bloke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Katajamaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Katajamaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Bloke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Katajamaki postures up in Bloke's guard and throws a big left but Bloke blocks it. #T1##SUB#
Bloke is looking for a triangle but Katajamaki pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Bloke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Katajamaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Katajamaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Katajamaki works over Bloke with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Bloke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Katajamaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bloke's head.#SUB#
Bloke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Katajamaki postures up in Bloke's guard and throws a big left but Bloke blocks it. #SUB#
Bloke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bloke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Bloke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Katajamaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Bloke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Katajamaki is aware though and is defending well.
Bloke on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bloke tries to get out of the position.
Katajamaki stands up over Bloke, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Bloke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Katajamaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Katajamaki working some strikes from top position.
Katajamaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bloke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Katajamaki defends it easily.#SUB#
Bloke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Katajamaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Katajamaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Katajamaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Katajamaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bloke's head.#SUB#
Bloke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Katajamaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Bloke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Katajamaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Katajamaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Katajamaki passes into half guard. #SUB#
Bloke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Katajamaki working Bloke over with strikes. #T4##SUB#
Bloke looking for submissions off his back.
Katajamaki working over Bloke with some ground and pound. Bloke looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Bloke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bloke actively working from the bottom here.
Katajamaki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bloke actively working from the bottom here.
Katajamaki 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.
Katajamaki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Katajamaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Bloke gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Katajamaki landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Katajamaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Katajamaki advances position into side control!
Bloke is trying to improve his position.
Katajamaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki is working Bloke over with some ground and pound from side control.
Katajamaki landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bloke is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bloke is trying to get back to full guard.
Katajamaki working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Katajamaki is nestled in close to Bloke, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Katajamaki 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.
Katajamaki is keen to just control but Bloke is a slippery customer.
Katajamaki winds up and cracks Bloke with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Katajamaki lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2#Bloke is rocked!
Katajamaki works his foot free and advances to mount.
Oh Bloke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Katajamaki landing strikes from the mount.
Bloke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Katajamaki breaks from Bloke's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bloke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Katajamaki lands a couple of good shots and Bloke has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bloke manages to reverse the position and now he's in Katajamaki's guard. Nice work there by Bloke.
Katajamaki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Bloke wants to control from the top but Katajamaki keeps moving. #SUB#
Bloke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Katajamaki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bloke, into his guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katajamaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Katajamaki landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Katajamaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bloke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Katajamaki has managed to get both his arms back between Bloke's legs - danger averted.
Katajamaki is working Bloke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Katajamaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bloke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Katajamaki has managed to get both his arms back between Bloke's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Katajamaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Bloke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Katajamaki passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Katajamaki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bloke with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Katajamaki working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Katajamaki lands a nice short elbow.
Katajamaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ari Katajamaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Katajamaki not doing much here.
Katajamaki is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Bloke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bloke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB#
Bloke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ari Katajamaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Katajamaki in particular looking to stall.
Bloke seems to have got his legs back now.
The adventures of Katajamaki the control monster continue. Boring.
Chilli Bloke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bloke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Katajamaki pulls his head out easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ari Katajamaki!
Our winner, Ari Katajamaki, 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: RISE 56: Maestre v St Stone
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Brychczy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Katajamaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Katajamaki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Katajamaki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brychczy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Katajamaki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brychczy is trying to defend but Katajamaki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brychczy gets back to full guard.
Brychczy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brychczy tries to get out of the position.
Brychczy managing to control the position.
Brychczy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Katajamaki's guard. #REVR#
Brychczy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brychczy trying to move into half guard but instead Katajamaki has managed to sweep!#REVB##T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Katajamaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brychczy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brychczy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brychczy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Katajamaki postures up.
Katajamaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Katajamaki being controlled here momentarily.
Brychczy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brychczy is really struggling to control Katajamaki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Brychczy controlling the position.
Katajamaki is pushing down on Brychczy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brychczy is fighting to maintain full guard but Katajamaki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brychczy is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Katajamaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Katajamaki is trying to control. Brychczy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brychczy trying to hold on to Katajamaki's head to control him but Katajamaki postures up.
Katajamaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brychczy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Katajamaki is thwarting Brychczy's attempts to control the position.
Brychczy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Katajamaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brychczy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brychczy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Katajamaki manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brychczy controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Katajamaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brychczy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brychczy preventing the sweep.
Katajamaki trying to keep a closed guard but Brychczy is proving a slippery customer.
Brychczy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brychczy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brychczy digs a good hook to Katajamaki's body.
Brychczy lands a two punch combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Katajamaki is defended easily by Brychczy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Katajamaki.
Katajamaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Katajamaki shoots and misses
and Brychczy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Brychczy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Katajamaki is looking to clinch but Brychczy is avoiding it. #TD2#
Katajamaki shoots in and bounces Brychczy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brychczy is adopting a defensive guard.
Brychczy looking to control.
Brychczy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brychczy keeping moving, preventing Katajamaki from controlling successfully.
Katajamaki won't allow Brychczy to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Brychczy is pulling down on Katajamaki's head. It's preventing any offense from Katajamaki, at least for the moment.
Katajamaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Brychczy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Brychczy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Katajamaki is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brychczy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Katajamaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Brychczy has wrist control.
Katajamaki stopping the sweep attempt from Brychczy.
Katajamaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brychczy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Katajamaki manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Brychczy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Katajamaki can do to turn this around?
Katajamaki being controlled here, momentarily.
Katajamaki has control of Brychczy's left arm, preventing Brychczy from doing any damage. #T2#
Brychczy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Further stalling from Brychczy.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brychczy throws out a loose jab but Katajamaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katajamaki misses with a takedown attempt
and Brychczy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Katajamaki moves forwards but Brychczy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brychczy throws the left hand but Katajamaki avoids the punch easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Katajamaki.
Katajamaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brychczy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Katajamaki somewhat.
Katajamaki has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Marek Brychczy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
Katajamaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brychczy.#T4#
Katajamaki slips a straight right by Brychczy.#TD2#
Katajamaki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Katajamaki working over Brychczy with some ground and pound. Brychczy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Katajamaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brychczy trying to hold on to Katajamaki's head to control him but Katajamaki postures up.
Brychczy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brychczy controlling the position for now.
Brychczy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Katajamaki.
Brychczy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Katajamaki.
Brychczy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brychczy trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Katajamaki trying to control the action but Brychczy is working from the bottom.
Brychczy trying to control from the bottom.
Brychczy is controlling Katajamaki's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marek Brychczy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Katajamaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brychczy.
Katajamaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Katajamaki lands strikes from half guard.
Brychczy tries to get to full guard but Katajamaki has control of the leg.
Brychczy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Katajamaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Katajamaki's back!
Brychczy has good solid back control here. #T1#
Katajamaki turns into Brychczy and is now in his guard. #T2#
Brychczy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brychczy is adopting a defensive guard.
Brychczy working a defensive guard here.
Brychczy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Katajamaki is one step ahead there.
Katajamaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Katajamaki landing with the ground and pound.
Katajamaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brychczy's head.
Brychczy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katajamaki.
Brychczy is controlling Katajamaki's posture.
Brychczy wants to sweep here but Katajamaki controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Katajamaki cracks Brychczy with a solid left hand.
Brychczy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brychczy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Katajamaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brychczy has control of Katajamaki's left arm, preventing Katajamaki from doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Katajamaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Katajamaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brychczy keeping moving, preventing Katajamaki from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marek Brychczy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Katajamaki tries for a takedown but Brychczy circles away easily
and Brychczy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Katajamaki dives in and grabs Brychczy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brychczy pushes down on Katajamaki's head and hops out.
A telegraphed right hand from Brychczy misses the target. #CL#
Brychczy pushes Katajamaki up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Katajamaki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brychczy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marek Brychczy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
Katajamaki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brychczy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Katajamaki is working for takedown but Brychczy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brychczy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ari Katajamaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brychczy cracks Katajamaki with a nice body shot.
Katajamaki misses with the head strike.
Katajamaki misses with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katajamaki tries to throw a body punch but Brychczy avoids it by throwing Katajamaki back against the cage.
Katajamaki has Brychczy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brychczy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Katajamaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Brychczy controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marek Brychczy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brychczy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Brychczy!

Event: RISE 44: West v Ihantala
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Katajamaki fails to land the takedown.
Fries swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Fries fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Katajamaki, pushing him back against the cage.
Fries content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Katajamaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fries is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Katajamaki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fries fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Deacon Fries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
Fries pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Katajamaki.
Fries tries to bench press Katajamaki off him but Katajamaki keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fries sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Katajamaki is nestled in close to Fries, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Katajamaki throwing shots but Fries is blocking nicely.
Fries tries to get to full guard but Katajamaki has control of the leg. #SUB#
Fries looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Katajamaki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fries. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Katajamaki thows a huge punch but Fries dodges it nicely.
Fries avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Katajamaki.
Katajamaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fries defending well though.
Katajamaki thows a huge punch but Fries dodges it nicely.
Katajamaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Katajamaki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fries with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Katajamaki 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. #T2#
Katajamaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Katajamaki throwing shots but Fries is blocking nicely.
Katajamaki with the ground and pound but Fries uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Katajamaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fries has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Fries is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Katajamaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Katajamaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Fries has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Katajamaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Katajamaki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fries to the ground. Katajamaki is now in Fries's guard.
Katajamaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Katajamaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Katajamaki throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Katajamaki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Katajamaki throws a strike but Fries rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Fries pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Katajamaki is keeping the position for now.
Katajamaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fries preventing the sweep.
Katajamaki has Fries pulled in close to control his posture.
Fries preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Fries looking to pass the guard.
Katajamaki managing to control the position.
Fries scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fries forces his way into half guard.
Katajamaki tries to get to full guard but Fries has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Katajamaki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Katajamaki tries to keep at a distance but Fries has taken the fight into the clinch.
Katajamaki has Fries pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fries manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Katajamaki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fries avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Katajamaki wants a takedown but no success here.
Deacon Fries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
Fries is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Katajamaki is defending well.
Katajamaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fries is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fries tries to work over Katajamaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Katajamaki wants a takedown but no success here.
Fries has Katajamaki pressed against the cage.
Katajamaki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fries is defending well.#T1#
Fries tries a body shot but Katajamaki blocks it. #BC#
Fries breaks from the clinch.
Katajamaki shoots in for a double leg but Fries sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fries looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fries throws a series of punches but Katajamaki avoids them all with ease.
Katajamaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Katajamaki dives in and grabs Fries's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fries pushes down on Katajamaki's head and hops out.
Fries swings for the body but Katajamaki moves out of range.
Katajamaki has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fries shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Katajamaki as he avoids it easily.
Katajamaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fries counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Katajamaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fries tries to avoid it but Katajamaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fries to the ground. Fries escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Katajamaki fails with the takedown.
It looked like Fries wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Katajamaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Fries leaves Katajamaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Katajamaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fries's waist but Fries gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Katajamaki off to one side.
Katajamaki shoots and misses
and Fries cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katajamaki manages to avoid it.
Katajamaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Fries fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Katajamaki sprawls well initially but Fries persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!
Fries moves nicely into side control. #T3#
Fries looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Katajamaki is avoiding damage well.
Fries trying to control the position but Katajamaki is working away.
Fries throws a strike aimed at the side of Katajamaki's head but Katajamaki avoids it well.
Katajamaki struggling a bit here.
Katajamaki gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fries unloads with some shots from mount but Katajamaki bucks and avoids them well.
Deacon Fries overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Katajamaki can't escape the position.
Fries throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Katajamaki because Fries loaded up on that one.
Fries misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Katajamaki tries to lock up and control but Fries gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Katajamaki defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fries.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katajamaki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deacon Fries dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Katajamaki moves out of range as Fries strikes.
Fries closes this distance looking for a takedown but Katajamaki circles away.
Fries looks to score with a jab to the body but Katajamaki is just out of range.
Katajamaki staying out of range there.
Katajamaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Fries wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fries swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Katajamaki with the counter takedown but Fries avoids it easily.
Katajamaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fries avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki goes for a double leg but Fries avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fries continues to drive forward.
Fries appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Deacon Fries is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Fries darts in and clinches Katajamaki up against the cage.
Fries is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Katajamaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katajamaki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fries avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Deacon Fries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.#TD#
Fries works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fries wants to control from the top but Katajamaki keeps moving.
Katajamaki pulls Fries in close to prevent any damage.
Fries working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Katajamaki's head.
Katajamaki keeping moving, preventing Fries from controlling successfully.
Fries pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Katajamaki is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Katajamaki keeping moving, preventing Fries from controlling successfully.
Fries tries to free his leg and advance position but Katajamaki is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ari Katajamaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katajamaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Fries is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Katajamaki.
Fries pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fries moves to clinch but Katajamaki breaks away #TD2#
and Katajamaki counters with a takedown into side control. #T3#
Katajamaki scoring with punches and elbows.
Fries tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Katajamaki working the head with strikes.
Fries on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Katajamaki cracks Fries with a big elbow.
Katajamaki cracks Fries with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Katajamaki working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fries managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Katajamaki.
Fries parries the strikes from Katajamaki easily there. Katajamaki is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fries to escape.
Fries manages to work his way to half guard, despite Katajamaki's best efforts.#T4#
Katajamaki working over Fries with some ground and pound. Fries looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Katajamaki 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.
Katajamaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Fries looking for submissions off his back.
Fries is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Katajamaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fries's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katajamaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Katajamaki lands a nice short elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ari Katajamaki.
I think Katajamaki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Deacon Fries!
A very excited looking Deacon Fries 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: RISE 28: Brand v St Stone
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Katajamaki misses with a takedown
and Rooster counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Katajamaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Katajamaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Rooster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Katajamaki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rooster tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Katajamaki is in Rooster's guard.
Katajamaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Rooster is looking for a triangle but Katajamaki pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rooster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Katajamaki defends it easily.#SUB#
Rooster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Rooster keeping moving, preventing Katajamaki from controlling successfully.
Katajamaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rooster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rooster has momentary wrist control but Katajamaki slips an elbow through the middle.
Katajamaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Rooster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Katajamaki is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Rooster has his foot on Katajamaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Katajamaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Katajamaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Katajamaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Rooster throws his legs up looking for a submission but Katajamaki uses it to pass to side control.
Katajamaki working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Katajamaki working the head with strikes.
Katajamaki working the ground and pound.
Rooster is looking to reverse the position.
Rooster is working hard here to advance position.
Katajamaki scoring with punches from side control.
Rooster taking punishment in the form of punches.
Katajamaki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Katajamaki working the ground and pound.
Rooster takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rooster on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rooster tries to get out of the position.
Katajamaki lands some shots froms side control.#ROC2#Rooster is rocked!
Katajamaki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oh Rooster is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Katajamaki lands an elbow.
Rooster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rooster takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Katajamaki cracks Rooster with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Katajamaki immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Rooster is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Katajamaki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ari Katajamaki!
A very excited looking Ari Katajamaki 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: RISE 15: Carter v Ship
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1#
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Katajamaki as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Katajamaki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Machida tries to bench press Katajamaki off him but Katajamaki keeps the position.
Katajamaki looks up at the clock and then as Machida takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Katajamaki smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Machida takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Katajamaki is working Machida over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki lands an elbow.
Katajamaki scoring with punches from side control.
Katajamaki lands a few punches from side control.
Katajamaki scores with punches from side control. #T1#
Katajamaki cracks Machida with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Machida trying to remain calm as Katajamaki controls from the top position.
Katajamaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Katajamaki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Katajamaki working the ground and pound from side control.
Katajamaki working the ground and pound.
Katajamaki landing strikes.
Katajamaki is putting a hurting on Machida here, landing some big shots from side control.
Machida can't do much from the bottom here.
Katajamaki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Katajamaki scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
Katajamaki cracks Machida with a big right hand but Machida just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Machida takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Machida taking a bit of punishment here - Katajamaki scoring with strikes.
Machida taking punishment in the form of punches.
Katajamaki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Katajamaki works to advance to full mount. Machida defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
A nice elbow there by Katajamaki.
Katajamaki with the ground and pound from mount.
Katajamaki punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katajamaki scoring with strikes but Machida is staying in there.
Machida is desperately trying to improve his position but Katajamaki has a good base and remains in mount.
Machida in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Katajamaki lands a couple of good shots and Machida has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T3#
Katajamaki lands with a hammerfist to the side of Machida's head.
Katajamaki softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Katajamaki scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Machida is looking for a way out.
Katajamaki scores with punches to the body.
Katajamaki punishes Machida with strikes from the back mount.
Machida is taking damage to the body and head.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Katajamaki. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Katajamaki gets his hands free as Machida looks to control.
Machida grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Katajamaki controlling from the back.
Katajamaki is punishing Machida with strikes - can he finish him?!#T4#
Katajamaki lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Machida grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Katajamaki scores with punches from the back.
Katajamaki loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Machida hold on?
Katajamaki lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Machida hold on?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katajamaki connects with a big shot to the side of Machida's head.
Katajamaki is landing with strikes. Machida can't take much more of this.
Katajamaki gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Katajamaki connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Machida to escape the position.
Katajamaki landing with strikes. #ROC2#Machida is rocked!
Machida trying to get back to his feet but Katajamaki is in full control for now.
Katajamaki cracks Machida with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Machida from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Katajamaki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Katajamaki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Katajamaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Katajamaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Katajamaki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Katajamaki lands strikes from half guard.
Machida is looking to escape.
Machida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Katajamaki on the ground.
Katajamaki lands strikes from half guard.
Katajamaki is nestled in close to Machida, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida taking some punishment here, with Katajamaki in his half guard.
Machida is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Katajamaki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Machida has hold of Katajamaki's hands but Katajamaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Katajamaki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Katajamaki is trying to control. Machida wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Katajamaki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Machida on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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. Katajamaki connects with a nice short shot to Machida's temple.
Nice strikes from Katajamaki there.
Machida on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Machida pushes Katajamaki off but Katajamaki dives into side control.
Katajamaki lands some shots froms side control.
Katajamaki scoring with punches and elbows.
Oh Machida is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Katajamaki working the ground and pound.
Katajamaki scores with punches from side control.
Katajamaki scores with a couple of short elbows.
Machida takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Katajamaki staying calm.#T2#
Katajamaki in side control lands a decent elbow.
Katajamaki grinds an elbow into Machida's temple.
Machida seems to have got his legs back now.
Katajamaki scores with a couple of short elbows.
Katajamaki lands a few punches from side control.
Katajamaki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Machida is working to avoid the ground and pound but Katajamaki connects with a decent elbow.
Katajamaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machida keeps working.
Katajamaki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Katajamaki working the head with strikes. #T3#
Katajamaki working the body and head with strikes.
Machida taking a bit of punishment here - Katajamaki scoring with strikes.
Katajamaki grinds an elbow into Machida's temple.
Machida is not content to let Katajamaki control the position.
Katajamaki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Machida takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Katajamaki working away.
Katajamaki landing strikes.
Machida taking a bit of punishment here - Katajamaki scoring with strikes.
Machida on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Katajamaki working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
Machida takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Machida on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Machida tries to get out of the position.
Machida is not content to let Katajamaki control the position.
Katajamaki working the ground and pound.
Katajamaki working the body and head with strikes.
Katajamaki looks up at the clock and then as Machida takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Katajamaki smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Machida takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Katajamaki lands some shots froms side control.
Katajamaki connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Machida some visible discomfort.
Katajamaki working the head with strikes.
Katajamaki cracks Machida with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Katajamaki immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Machida is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Katajamaki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ari Katajamaki!
A very excited looking Ari Katajamaki 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: RISE 9: Chugman v Granger
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Fries lands with a good body shot.
Katajamaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fries.
Fries misses with a straight left. #TD#
Katajamaki gets a double leg takedown into Fries's guard.
Katajamaki throwing strikes but missing.
Katajamaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Katajamaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fries works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fries 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#
Katajamaki wants to sweep but Fries has passed to side control!
Katajamaki is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tappelukerho, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Fries looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Katajamaki tries to bench press Fries off him but Fries keeps the position. #T1#
Katajamaki managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fries.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fries is looking to take a break and control but Katajamaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Katajamaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fries on the ground.
An elbow from Fries crashes against the mat.
Katajamaki defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katajamaki is looking for a sweep.
Fries has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fries has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Katajamaki!
Katajamaki tries to hold on but Fries pushes him away.
Katajamaki manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes. #T2#
Fries throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fries missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Katajamaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fries throwing shots but Katajamaki is blocking nicely.
Fries performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fries missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Katajamaki is looking to improve his position.
Fries trying to control the action but Katajamaki is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Fries. No joy for Katajamaki on that attempt.
Fries tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ari Katajamaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katajamaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fries.
No luck for Fries with that takedown attempt.
Katajamaki tries to clinch up but Fries circles away and keeps his distance.
Katajamaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fries paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Katajamaki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fries gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Katajamaki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fries avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Katajamaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Katajamaki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Katajamaki is trying to drag Fries to the mat but Fries just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fries is trying to maintain a safe position but Katajamaki gets an underhook and turns Fries into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deacon Fries dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Katajamaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fries.
Katajamaki shoots in but Fries avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Katajamaki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fries's guard.
Katajamaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Fries is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Fries is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fries has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Katajamaki stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Fries has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Katajamaki manages to get his head free but now Fries has transitioned to an armbar! Katajamaki grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Fries! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Deacon Fries!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2021

#R1#
Boo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Katajamaki.
Katajamaki misses with a takedown
enabling Boo to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Boo clinches up with Katajamaki and pushes him back against the cage.
Boo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Katajamaki prevents it. #TD2#
Boo pulls guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Katajamaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Katajamaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Katajamaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boo's head.
Katajamaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Boo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Katajamaki 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Katajamaki distracts Boo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Katajamaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Katajamaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Katajamaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Katajamaki with a nice head shot there.
Katajamaki cracks Boo with a solid left hand.
Katajamaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Katajamaki working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katajamaki.
Boo looking to control.
Katajamaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Katajamaki landing with the ground and pound.
Boo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Katajamaki working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Katajamaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Katajamaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boo's head.
Katajamaki stands up over Boo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Katajamaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Katajamaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Katajamaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Katajamaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katajamaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Katajamaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Katajamaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Katajamaki working some strikes from top position.
Katajamaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Katajamaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Katajamaki landing with the ground and pound.
Katajamaki working some strikes from top position.
Katajamaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Katajamaki cracks Boo with a solid left hand.
Katajamaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Katajamaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Katajamaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Boo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Katajamaki defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katajamaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Katajamaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Katajamaki won't allow Boo to sweep him here.
Katajamaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boo keeping full guard, as Katajamaki tries to pass.
Katajamaki is in close to Boo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Katajamaki works over Boo with some ground and pound from guard.
Katajamaki throwing strikes from guard but Boo blocks nicely.
Katajamaki throwing strikes but missing.
Katajamaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Katajamaki landing with the ground and pound.
Katajamaki connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Katajamaki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Katajamaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Katajamaki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boo did well to prevent Katajamaki getting side control.
Boo is looking to get back to is feet but Katajamaki passes into side control.
Ari Katajamaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Katajamaki cracks Boo with a big elbow.
Katajamaki connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Boo some visible discomfort.
Katajamaki working the ground and pound from side control.
Katajamaki working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katajamaki working the head with strikes.
Katajamaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boo can do to turn this around?
Katajamaki looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Boo is avoiding damage well.
Katajamaki lands a decent elbow from side control.
Katajamaki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Katajamaki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Katajamaki scoring with punches and elbows.
Katajamaki is working Boo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Katajamaki working the body and head with strikes.
Boo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Katajamaki scoring with punches and elbows.
Katajamaki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Katajamaki lands a nice forearm strike.
Katajamaki cracks Boo with a big right hand but Boo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Katajamaki scores with a couple of short elbows.
Katajamaki grinds an elbow into Boo's temple.
Katajamaki working the ground and pound.
Boo taking a bit of punishment here - Katajamaki scoring with strikes. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katajamaki is chipping away with strikes.
Katajamaki working the ground and pound.
Katajamaki cracks Boo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Boo is looking for a sweep.
Katajamaki working the head with strikes.
Katajamaki connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Boo some visible discomfort.
Katajamaki lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Boo down.
Boo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Katajamaki is looking to take a break and control but Boo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3#
Katajamaki working the body and head with strikes.
Katajamaki in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Katajamaki working the ground and pound.
Katajamaki grinds an elbow into Boo's temple.
Boo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Katajamaki cracks Boo with a big elbow.
Katajamaki lands some shots froms side control.
Katajamaki lands a nice forearm strike.
Katajamaki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Boo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Katajamaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Check out the look on Katajamaki's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Katajamaki working the body and head with strikes.
Katajamaki cracks Boo with a big right hand but Boo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Katajamaki lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Boo down. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Katajamaki advances to full mount.
Katajamaki cracks Boo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Katajamaki with good strikes from the mount here!
Katajamaki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Katajamaki is landing with some decent strikes but Boo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Katajamaki with good strikes from the mount here!
Katajamaki fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Katajamaki with shots to the head and body - Boo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Katajamaki punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boo tries to lock up and control but Katajamaki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Katajamaki dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Katajamaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Boo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Katajamaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Katajamaki.
Boo shoots in looking for a takedown but Katajamaki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boo connects with a crisp jab.
Katajamaki shoots and misses
and Boo counters with a series of strikes. Katajamaki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Katajamaki dives in for a single leg takedown but Boo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Katajamaki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boo is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Katajamaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Katajamaki.
Katajamaki is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Katajamaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Boo looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Boo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Katajamaki is looking for a takedown.
Katajamaki looking for a takedown.
Katajamaki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Katajamaki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boo blocks an uppercut.
Katajamaki is working for takedown but Boo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boo taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Boo breaks from the clinch. #T2##CL2#
Boo pushes Katajamaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Katajamaki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boo Boo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Katajamaki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Katajamaki throws an elbow but Boo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Katajamaki working the ground and pound.
Boo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Boo taking a bit of punishment here - Katajamaki scoring with strikes.
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!
Katajamaki working the head and body with strikes.
Katajamaki looks up at the clock and then as Boo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Katajamaki smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Katajamaki scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Boo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Katajamaki working the ground and pound.
Boo taking punishment in the form of punches.
An elbow from Katajamaki crashes against the mat.
Ari Katajamaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Katajamaki remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Katajamaki's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Boo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Katajamaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katajamaki is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Boo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Boo is not content to let Katajamaki control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ari Katajamaki.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Katajamaki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ari Katajamaki!

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