Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 400 - Hiro Vs Garrincha
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Peramaki misses with a hook. Santaban ducked under it nicely.
Peramaki lunges at Santaban with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Santaban's hand.
Peramaki throws a shot from downtown. Santaban moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Santaban.
Uniesky Santaban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peramaki walks into a straight right hand from Santaban.
Santaban moves out of range as Peramaki strikes.
Santaban misses with a looping right.
Santaban lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Peramaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santaban was well out of range. Poor timing from Peramaki.
Santaban tries to counter with a clinch but Peramaki shakes him off and moves away.
Santaban looks to throw the jab but Peramaki is out of range.
Santaban misses the jab.
Peramaki is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Santaban.
Santaban misses with an uppercut. Peramaki saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Peramaki.
Peramaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santaban. #T1#
Santaban ducks under a wild hook from Peramaki.#CL#
Peramaki gets a clinch.
Peramaki fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Santaban manages to break the clinch.
Santaban lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Peramaki scores with a jab to the body.
Peramaki with a nice cross.
Santaban swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Peramaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Peramaki blocks a low kick nicely.
Peramaki tries to counter by clinching up but Santaban breaks away and moves out of range.
Santaban swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.
Santaban wants to counter the offense by Peramaki and move into the clinch position.
A telegraphed right hand from Santaban misses the target. #T2#
Santaban swings for the body but Peramaki moves out of range.
Santaban misses with an uppercut. Peramaki saw that one coming.
Santaban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peramaki.
Santaban throws a lazy right hand but Peramaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Peramaki scores with a decent looking hook.
Peramaki slips a jab from Santaban.
Peramaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Peramaki cracks Santaban with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santaban paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peramaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looks like Peramaki has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Santaban takes a swing at Peramaki's ribcage but misses.
Peramaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santaban looks to score with a jab to the body but Peramaki is just out of range.#T3#
Peramaki throws a right hand that Santaban ducks under and follows up with a left that Santaban also avoids with ease.
Santaban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santaban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peramaki is looking to counter the offense by Santaban and move into the clinch.
Peramaki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Santaban just misses with a punch to the body.
Santaban misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Peramaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Santaban just stands there and leans against the cage.
Peramaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Santaban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Santaban throws a jab when Peramaki was well out of range.
Peramaki tries to counter by clinching up but Santaban breaks away and moves out of range.
Peramaki moves in looking to clinch but Santaban pushes him off.
Santaban staying out of range there.
Peramaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peramaki defending well as Santaban loads up on a big left hand.
Peramaki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4##CL#
Peramaki has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Santaban breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Santaban.
Santaban throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santaban takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Santaban throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peramaki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peramaki jabs Santaban to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Peramaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Santaban fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peramaki manages to avoid it.
Peramaki missing with a left hand there. Santaban was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Peramaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Santaban.
Peramaki connects with the punch.
Peramaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Uniesky Santaban will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Peramaki slips under a jab from Santaban.
Peramaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Peramaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peramaki tries to counter by clinching up but Santaban breaks away and moves out of range.
Peramaki scores with a jab to the body.
Peramaki tries to clinch up but Santaban circles away and keeps his distance.
Santaban swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Santaban pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peramaki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Santaban throws a shot to the body.
Santaban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peramaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Santaban.
As Santaban tries to get set, Peramaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Santaban manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santaban ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Santaban. That snapped Peramaki's head back.
Uniesky Santaban seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Peramaki catches Santaban right on the button with a cross.
Peramaki scores with a jab to the head.
Santaban misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Peramaki wants to clinch up but Santaban keeps it at a distance.
Santaban looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peramaki tries to move into range but Santaban moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Peramaki catches Santaban with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Peramaki misses the shot to the body.
Santaban tries to counter with a clinch but Peramaki shakes him off and moves away.
Peramaki misses with a straight right.
Peramaki tries to clinch up but Santaban circles away and keeps his distance.
Santaban is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Santaban attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Peramaki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Peramaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Santaban's head.
Uniesky Santaban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santaban throws a hook to the side of Peramaki's head but Peramaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peramaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santaban looks to throw the jab but Peramaki is out of range.
Peramaki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Santaban.
Peramaki throws a shot from downtown. Santaban moves away and avoids it.
Santaban looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Peramaki has Santaban up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Santaban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peramaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santaban.
Santaban lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peramaki circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santaban misses with an uppercut.
Peramaki throws a hook but Santaban blocks it.
Santaban throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peramaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santaban lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peramaki circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Peramaki pushes Santaban up against the cage in a clinch.
Santaban looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Santaban just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Santaban blocking some punches. #BC2#
Santaban breaks from the clinch.
Peramaki throws a body punch but Santaban moves out of range.
Santaban wants to counter with a clinch but Peramaki pushes him away.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Santaban moves out of range.
Santaban misses with a wild body shot.
Peramaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peramaki needs to keep his hands up - Santaban had a free shot at his head there.
Santaban misses with a hook #CL#
and Peramaki moves into the clinch.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Santaban holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Peramaki pulls guard.
Santaban wants to stand but Peramaki is controlling his posture from full guard.
Santaban really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peramaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Peramaki is working an open guard so Santaban takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
Santaban swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peramaki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Santaban manages to circle out of the way.
Santaban takes one to the chin there.
A telegraphed right hand from Santaban misses the target.
Santaban throws a big shot that misses.
Peramaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Santaban has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Peramaki finds it's way round the side to connect with Santaban's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peramaki scores with a hook.
Peramaki slips under a jab.
Peramaki throws a hook but Santaban blocks it.
Santaban stuns Peramaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Peramaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santaban.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Uniesky Santaban will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Santaban misses its intended target.
Santaban throws a lazy right hand but Peramaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peramaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Peramaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santaban on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Santaban scores with a three punch combo!
Santaban wants to slow Peramaki down by chopping away at his legs.
Santaban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peramaki.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santaban. Peramaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Peramaki!
A telegraphed right hand from Santaban misses the target.
Santaban misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santaban misses with a double jab. #T1#
Peramaki misses with a straight left.
Jab from Peramaki.
Peramaki wants to clinch.
Santaban misses with the combination.
Peramaki is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Santaban.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Santaban circles away.
Peramaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Peramaki misses its intended target.
Santaban misses with a two punch combination.
Peramaki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Santaban manages to circle out of the way.
Santaban thuds a left hand into Peramaki's body.
Santaban falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Peramaki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kimmo Peramaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Santaban turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Peramaki.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Santaban has him pressed against the cage.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Santaban just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Peramaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Santaban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peramaki moves out of range as Santaban strikes.
Peramaki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from Santaban misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peramaki connects with a nice looking jab.
Santaban throws a series of punches but Peramaki avoids them all with ease.
Santaban blocks a jab.
Santaban wants to counter with a clinch but Peramaki pushes him away.
Santaban throws a wild body kick that Peramaki sees coming a mile off.
Nice defenses there by Santaban.#T3#
Peramaki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Santaban eats them both and turns towards Peramaki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Peramaki throws a lazy right hand but Santaban sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peramaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santaban misses with a left hand #CL#
and Peramaki counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Santaban breaks from the clinch.
Peramaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santaban throws out the jab.
Santaban takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Peramaki wants to clinch.
Santaban throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peramaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santaban.
Santaban is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
Peramaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santaban.
Santaban swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Peramaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Santaban to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Santaban breaks the clinch.
Santaban looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Peramaki moves into the clinch successfully.
Peramaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santaban is trying to break the clinch but Peramaki has him pressed against the cage.
Santaban wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Santaban breaks from the clinch.
Peramaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Peramaki cracks Santaban with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Peramaki sends Santaban down but not out. Peramaki dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#Santaban is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Uniesky Santaban has been cut.
Peramaki working the ground and pound but Santaban is defending the strikes.
Santaban is still in real trouble! Can Peramaki finish him?
Santaban bucks up and tries to throw Peramaki off but instead Peramaki has got his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kimmo Peramaki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Santaban 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uniesky Santaban!
An out of breath and clearly excited Uniesky Santaban thanked Shadow Realm Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: OFK 396 - Johnson Vs Dudeson
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Jacckson closes the distance and clinches.
Peramaki jumps guard but Jacckson stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jacckson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jacckson lands a shoulder strike.
Jacckson misses with an elbow over the top.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jacckson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jacckson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peramaki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jacckson.
Jacckson tries to work over Peramaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Peramaki pulls guard successfully.
Peramaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jacckson controls the pace.#SUB#
Jacckson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peramaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jacckson has managed to get both his arms back between Peramaki's legs - danger averted.
Jacckson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Peramaki has momentary wrist control but Jacckson slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Peramaki has his foot on Jacckson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jacckson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Peramaki is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jacckson frees his head nicely. Oh but Peramaki has switched to an armbar! Jacckson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kimmo Peramaki!

Event: OFK 393 - Sparr Vs Chambers
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Walker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Peramaki lands a jab-cross combination.
Walker with the inside leg kick.
Walker misses with a looping right.
Peramaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jab, jab by Walker - just one landing.
Walker misses with a hook. Peramaki ducked under it nicely.
Peramaki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Walker throws a shot from downtown. Peramaki moves away and avoids it.
Walker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Peramaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peramaki lands a body shot.
Walker takes one to the side of the head.
Peramaki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Walker has time to react.
Walker looks to land a left hand but Peramaki moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Walker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Walker throws a hook but Peramaki blocks it.
Chief Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peramaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Walker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Walker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peramaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Walker loads up on a big right hand but Peramaki slips the punch.
Walker sets himself, and Peramaki steps forward looking for the clinch! Walker avoids it this time.
Peramaki slips under a jab.
Peramaki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kimmo Peramaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Walker tenderised Peramaki's leg. Peramaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Walker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Walker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peramaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peramaki wants to counter with a clinch but Walker pushes him away.
Peramaki defending well as Walker loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Peramaki clinches up with Walker and pushes him back against the cage.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Walker has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Peramaki pulls Walker into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Peramaki looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Walker is defending well. Peramaki quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Walker has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Peramaki celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kimmo Peramaki!

Event: OFK 387 - Mangold Vs Orsic
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Jam misses with a looping right.
Peramaki looks to land a left hand but Jam moved out of range nicely.
Jam throws a big shot that misses.
Jam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peramaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peramaki wants to counter the offense by Jam and move into the clinch position.
Peramaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jam makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jam takes one to the side of the head.
Peramaki cracks Jam with an open hand slap.
We've been told by Jam's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Peramaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jam.
Jam throws the left hand but Peramaki avoids the punch easily.
Peramaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jam.
Jam misses with a body shot.
Peramaki tries to counter with a clinch but Jam shakes him off and moves away.
Jam lands a slapping body shot.
Jam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peramaki.
Peramaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Peramaki.
Peramaki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peramaki.#T1#
Jam connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Peramaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Peramaki wants to clinch.
Jam throws a hook but Peramaki blocks it.
Peramaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jam throws a body punch but Peramaki moves out of range.
Peramaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
Jam throws a good cross that connects.
Peramaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jam manages to avoid it.
Jam just misses with a punch to the body.
Jam throws a body punch but Peramaki moves out of range.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Jam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jam was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A combination from Jam does no damage. #T2#
Peramaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Peramaki is just out of range.
Jam missing with a left hand there. Peramaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peramaki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peramaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jam lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jam throws the left hand but Peramaki avoids the punch easily.
Peramaki wants to counter the offense by Jam and move into the clinch position.
Jam throws a right hand that Peramaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Peramaki also avoids with ease.
Peramaki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jam.
Peramaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam.
A left lands for Jam.
Peramaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jam.#CL2#
Peramaki takes the fight into the clinch.
Peramaki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC#
Jam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Jam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peramaki wants to counter with a clinch but Jam pushes him away.
Peramaki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slow jab from Jam misses its intended target.
Jam keeps the fight on the outside.
Jam is looking to counter punch.
Peramaki wants to clinch.
Jam throws a jab when Peramaki was well out of range.
Toe Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jam swings for the body but Peramaki moves out of range.
Peramaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Peramaki defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand.
Jam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peramaki.
Jam sets himself, and Peramaki steps forward looking for the clinch! Jam avoids it this time.
Jam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peramaki slips a straight right by Jam.
Peramaki scores with a jab.
Jam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Peramaki on the side of the head.#T4#
Jam looks to land a right hand but Peramaki moved out of range.
Jam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peramaki slips under a jab from Jam.
Peramaki misses with a combination
and Jam counters with a straight right hand.
Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Jam throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Peramaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Jam.
Jam misses the jab.
Peramaki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jam has time to react.
Jam throws a jab when Peramaki was well out of range.
Peramaki connects with a right hand. Jam shakes it off.
Peramaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Peramaki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jam had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peramaki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toe Jam dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jam throws the left hand but Peramaki avoids the punch easily.
Jam misses with an uppercut. Peramaki saw that one coming.
Jam takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Peramaki punishes Jam's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Peramaki.
Jam ducks under a wild hook from Peramaki.
Jam drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Peramaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jam.
Jam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jam throws out a loose jab but Peramaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Peramaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peramaki.
Jam looks to throw the jab but Peramaki is out of range.
Jam throws an overhand right that lands on Peramaki's shoulder, as Peramaki tries to avoid the shot.
Jam is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Peramaki's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jam looks to land a right hand but Peramaki moved out of range.#T1#
Jam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peramaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jam misses the jab.
Peramaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peramaki moves away.
Jam lands a nice looking body shot.
Peramaki moves out of range as Jam strikes.
Jam lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Jam misses.
Peramaki lands with a right hand.
Peramaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jam misses with a hook.
Peramaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jam's head.#CL2#
Peramaki has closed the distance and engaged Jam in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Jam.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Peramaki on the inside. #T2#
Peramaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peramaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peramaki misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Jam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jam misses with an uppercut. Peramaki saw that one coming.
Jam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peramaki.
Jam throws a looping overhand right but Peramaki ducks down to avoid it.
Peramaki lands a slapping body shot.
Jam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peramaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jam moves away.
Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peramaki throws a jab when Jam was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jam.
Peramaki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jam momentarily.
Jam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Peramaki. Peramaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Jam throws a shot from downtown. Peramaki moves away and avoids it.
Peramaki tries to counter with a clinch but Jam shakes him off and moves away.
Jam throws a jab but it's blocked by Peramaki.
Peramaki slips a jab from Jam.
Peramaki misses with an uppercut.
Jam takes a swing at Peramaki's ribcage but misses.
Peramaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jam was well out of range. Poor timing from Peramaki.
Peramaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peramaki tries to counter with a clinch but Jam shakes him off and moves away.
Peramaki scores with a jab. Jam acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Peramaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam.
Peramaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jam fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jam misses with an uppercut. Peramaki saw that one coming.
Jam lands with a right hand.
Peramaki scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Jam throws a body punch but Peramaki moves out of range.
Peramaki moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jam lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Peramaki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Peramaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jam misses with a hook. Peramaki ducked under it nicely.
Peramaki misses the jab.
Peramaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jam under the eye.
Jam keeps the fight on the outside.
Jam ducks under a wild hook from Peramaki.
Jam is looking to counter punch.
Jam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peramaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peramaki has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jam throws a big shot that misses.
Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peramaki.
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 Toe Jam will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peramaki.
Jam throws a hook but Peramaki avoids it easily.
Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peramaki defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand.
Jam throws a hook but Peramaki blocks it.
Peramaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peramaki connects with a looping right hand.
Jam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peramaki can do to turn this around?
Donk. Peramaki catches Jam right on the button with a cross.
Peramaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peramaki moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam throws a shot from downtown. Peramaki moves away and avoids it.
Peramaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jam looks to throw the jab but Peramaki is out of range.
Peramaki tries to counter with a clinch but Jam shakes him off and moves away.
Peramaki misses with a wild combination.
Peramaki scores with a jab.#T1#
Jam connects with a looping right hand.
Peramaki slips under a jab.
Jam throws a shot from downtown. Peramaki moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Peramaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peramaki wants to counter the offense by Jam and move into the clinch position.
Jam misses with a hook #CL2#
and Peramaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Peramaki misses with some punches.
Jam misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Peramaki as the two fighters clinch.
Jam lands an uppercut.
Jam throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Peramaki.
Jam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peramaki's elbow.
Peramaki tries to work over Jam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jam lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Jam breaks from the clinch.
Kimmo Peramaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toe Jam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Jam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peramaki.
Jam throws a body punch but Peramaki moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jam misses the body punch #CL2#
and Peramaki counters by moving into the clinch.
Jam struggles to land a body shot inside as Peramaki controls his hands.
Peramaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Jam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jam to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Jam breaks from the clinch.
Peramaki lands a slapping body shot.
Peramaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jam looks to land a left hand but Peramaki moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Peramaki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jam connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Peramaki scrambles back to his feet.
Jam scores with a jab to the body.
Jam slips under a jab from Peramaki.
Jam throwing a counter right hand but Peramaki manages to avoid it.
Jam takes one on the button.
Jam throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Peramaki moves into the clinch.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Jam holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet.
Peramaki jumps guard but Jam turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Toe Jam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Peramaki.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Jam forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jam smiles and moves away.
Jam slips a straight right by Peramaki.
Peramaki swings for the body but Jam moves out of range.
Jam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Jam throws a hook but Peramaki blocks it.
Peramaki cracks Jam with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peramaki.
Donk. Peramaki catches Jam right on the button with a cross.
Peramaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jam moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jam swings for the body but Peramaki moves out of range.
Peramaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Peramaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jam.
Peramaki with a jab.#CL2#
Peramaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jam, pushing him back against the cage.
Jam blocks a body shot from Peramaki.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jam to keep the fight standing.
Jam blocks an uppercut.

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 Toe Jam.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jam, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Toe Jam!
Toe Jam made sure to mention his sponsor, Northern Zombie in his post fight interview.

Event: OFK 377 - Biden Vs Garrincha
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Peramaki lands a jab-cross combination.
Lingfield slips a jab from Peramaki.
Peramaki looks to land a left hand but Lingfield moved out of range nicely.
Peramaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lingfield.
Lingfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peramaki looks to land a combination. Lingfield sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD#
Lingfield shoots in and gets a takedown into Peramaki's guard.
Lingfield keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peramaki's head.
Lingfield won't allow Peramaki to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peramaki being controlled here, momentarily.
Peramaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lingfield is one step ahead there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lingfield postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lingfield 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.#T1#
Lingfield landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lingfield passes into side control.
Lingfield tries to move into full mount but can't pass Peramaki's legs.
Peramaki regains half guard.
Lingfield is controlling the pace.
Peramaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Peramaki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lingfield uses it to pass to side control. #T2#
Peramaki is looking for a sweep.
Lingfield tries to move to mount but Peramaki blocks the move with his legs.
Peramaki is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Lingfield wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Peramaki, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Peramaki gets back to half guard.
Lingfield wants to take a breather but Peramaki is having none of it.
Nice strikes from Lingfield there.
Peramaki is staying active underneath Lingfield, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB2#
Peramaki actively working from the bottom here.
Peramaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lingfield scores with a couple of nice shots.
Peramaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Peramaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lingfield pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Lingfield there.
Peramaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Lingfield moves into full mount! Peramaki won't be happy about that!
Peramaki is looking to improve his position but Lingfield isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Lingfield working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lingfield punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lingfield lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lingfield raining down hammerfists from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lingfield controlling from mount.
Lingfield lands a big shot there that rocks Peramaki but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Peramaki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lingfield passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lingfield lands a nice shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Lingfield dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lingfield shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peramaki pinned against the cage. Peramaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Peramaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Peramaki finds it's way through Lingfield's defenses.
Peramaki misses with a double jab. #CL#
Lingfield clinches with his opponent.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Lingfield turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lingfield blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lingfield to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Lingfield has hold of one of Peramaki's legs. Peramaki is fighting the takedown attempt but Lingfield gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lingfield controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Lingfield got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peramaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lingfield has managed to get both his arms back between Peramaki's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Peramaki looking for a guillotine here but Lingfield defends easily.
Peramaki keeping moving, preventing Lingfield from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lingfield content to stall in guard here.
Lingfield postures up and lands a big shot to Peramaki's brow.
Lingfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peramaki can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Peramaki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lingfield stacks Peramaki on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lingfield!
Lingfield works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've been hearing that Lingfield has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Peramaki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lingfield prevents Peramaki from improving his position.#SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions off his back.
Lingfield seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peramaki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jim Lingfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lingfield 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. #SUB2#
Peramaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lingfield pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions off his back.
Peramaki tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lingfield has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3#
Lingfield scoring with strikes but Peramaki is staying in there.
Lingfield scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Peramaki?
Peramaki is squirming around, avoiding Lingfield's attempts to control the action.
Peramaki working to try and regain half guard.
Lingfield lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Peramaki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lingfield cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Peramaki is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Lingfield looking to control but Peramaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Peramaki regains half guard.
Lingfield is keen to just control but Peramaki is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Peramaki is looking for a sweep. Lingfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peramaki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lingfield connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Lingfield got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peramaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lingfield has managed to get both his arms back between Peramaki's legs - danger averted.
Peramaki is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lingfield keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peramaki's head.
Lingfield postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Peramaki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lingfield has picked Peramaki up and slammed him! Peramaki can't keep hold of the triangle and Lingfield manages to pass to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Lingfield dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Lingfield misses the shot to the body.
Peramaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lingfield.
Lingfield tries to clinch there but Peramaki circles away. #TD#
Lingfield looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lingfield slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Lingfield is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peramaki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lingfield.
Lingfield working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingfield trying to mount his opponent but Peramaki defends it. #T1#
Lingfield content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Peramaki wants to improve his position but Lingfield is controlling well. #SUB#
Lingfield is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peramaki sees it coming and defends easily.
Peramaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Peramaki is refusing to be controlled, as Lingfield sits in half guard.
Kimmo Peramaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lingfield is pressing down on Peramaki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Peramaki is holding on for now.
Lingfield is trying to control. Peramaki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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. Lingfield connects with a nice short shot to Peramaki's temple.
Ground and pound from Lingfield. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Peramaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peramaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lingfield looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Peramaki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lingfield pushes past his half guard into mount! #T3#
Lingfield controlling from mount.
Lingfield lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lingfield controlling from the full mount.
Lingfield looking to control but Peramaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jim Lingfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peramaki tries to reverse the position but Lingfield maintains control.
Peramaki gets back to half guard.
Lingfield content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Lingfield controlling the action here.
Lingfield passes the guard and advances to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lingfield controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Lingfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lingfield, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Lingfield!
Jim Lingfield 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: OFK 372 - Nik Vs Marek
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Kadurov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kadurov misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Peramaki moves into the clinch.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Kadurov won't allow it. #BC#
Kadurov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kadurov swings for the body but Peramaki moves out of range.
Peramaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kadurov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kadurov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kadurov misses with a hook. Peramaki ducked under it nicely.
Peramaki tries to counter with a clinch but Kadurov shakes him off and moves away.
Peramaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kadurov. #CL2#
Peramaki rushes Kadurov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadurov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Peramaki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Peramaki ducks under a wild hook from Kadurov.
Peramaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kadurov.
Peramaki stuns Kadurov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kadurov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kadurov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Peramaki. Peramaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1##CL2#
Peramaki closes the distance and pushes Kadurov back into the cage.#TD#
Kadurov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Peramaki regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kadurov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Peramaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kadurov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kadurov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kadurov works over Peramaki with some ground and pound from guard.
Kadurov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kadurov chips away with some ground and pound.#T2##SUB2#
Kadurov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peramaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kadurov has managed to get both his arms back between Peramaki's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Peramaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kadurov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kadurov postures up and lands a big shot to Peramaki's brow.
Kadurov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Peramaki keeping moving, preventing Kadurov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Peramaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB2#
Peramaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kadurov is working Peramaki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for a guillotine here but Kadurov defends easily.
Kadurov is stalling in the full guard.
Peramaki keeping moving, preventing Kadurov from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kadurov sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kadurov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Peramaki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kadurov has picked Peramaki up and slammed him! Peramaki can't keep hold of the triangle and Kadurov manages to pass to side control!
Peramaki taking a bit of punishment here - Kadurov scoring with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kadurov working the head and body with strikes.
Kadurov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Peramaki gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rustam Kadurov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Peramaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Peramaki slips under a jab from Kadurov.
Peramaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kadurov.
Kadurov fails with the takedown.
Kadurov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kadurov throws a hook but Peramaki avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Peramaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Kadurov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Peramaki to the ground. Kadurov is now in Peramaki's guard.#SUB2#
Peramaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kadurov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kadurov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Peramaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Peramaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Peramaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kadurov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kadurov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kadurov with a flurry of punches that miss. #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.#SUB2#
Peramaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Peramaki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kadurov has picked Peramaki up and slammed him! Peramaki can't keep hold of the triangle and Kadurov manages to pass to side control!
Peramaki is not content to let Kadurov control the position.
Peramaki on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Peramaki tries to buck Kadurov off but Kadurov is having none of it.
Kadurov scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Peramaki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Peramaki looking for subs from the bottom but Kadurov mounts him!
Peramaki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kadurov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kadurov looking to control but Peramaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Peramaki takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Peramaki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Peramaki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kadurov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kadurov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kadurov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kadurov with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC#Peramaki is rocked!
Kadurov trying to control but Peramaki is having none of it.
Peramaki is still in real trouble! Can Kadurov finish him?
Peramaki tries to reverse the position but Kadurov maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rustam Kadurov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Peramaki misses with a hook.
Peramaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Peramaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Kadurov misses.
Peramaki wants to counter the offense by Kadurov and move into the clinch position.
Peramaki ducks under a wild hook from Kadurov.
Peramaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Peramaki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Peramaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kadurov.
Peramaki wants to counter with a clinch but Kadurov pushes him away.
Kadurov misses with a looping right.
Peramaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kadurov.
A big right from Peramaki misses.
Kadurov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kadurov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peramaki can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadurov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kadurov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kadurov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peramaki.
Rustam Kadurov is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Kadurov misses.
Kadurov sets himself, and Peramaki steps forward looking for the clinch! Kadurov avoids it this time.
Kadurov drops his hands momentarily and Peramaki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Kadurov misses the shot to the body.
Kadurov shoots in looking for a takedown. Peramaki tries to sprawl out of it but Kadurov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peramaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab by Peramaki.
Kadurov scores with a nice strike.
Kimmo Peramaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peramaki misses with the combination.
Kadurov shoots in and drives through. Peramaki sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rustam Kadurov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peramaki tests Kadurov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kimmo Peramaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Peramaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kadurov misses with a straight left.
Peramaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peramaki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rustam Kadurov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kadurov lands a jab.
Kadurov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kadurov throws a jab when Peramaki was well out of range.
Peramaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kadurov misses the shot to the body.
Peramaki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Peramaki tries to bum rush Kadurov with a series of wild strikes but Kadurov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Peramaki misses.
Rustam Kadurov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kadurov staying out of range there.#T3#
Peramaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kadurov.
Peramaki wants to counter the offense by Kadurov and move into the clinch position.
Kadurov slips a jab from Peramaki.
Peramaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kadurov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kadurov misses with a looping right.
Peramaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A slow jab from Peramaki misses its intended target.
Kadurov is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Kadurov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Peramaki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rustam Kadurov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kadurov working the body and head with strikes.
Peramaki is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Peramaki is trying to work for a sweep but Kadurov has mounted him!
Peramaki is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Kadurov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Peramaki's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kadurov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Peramaki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Peramaki is still trying to improve position.
Kadurov is landing with some decent strikes but Peramaki is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rustam Kadurov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kadurov, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rustam Kadurov!
After the fight, Rustam Kadurov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: OFK 364 - Bol Vs Gunner
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Peramaki dodges the punch combination from Gomes.
As Gomes tries to get set, Peramaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Gomes manages to avoid the attempt.
Peramaki dips to his left and cracks Gomes with an uppercut!#TD2#
Gomes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Peramaki!
Peramaki tries to bench press Gomes off him but Gomes keeps the position. #SUB2#
Gomes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Gomes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki tries to buck Gomes off but Gomes is having none of it.#SUB2#
Gomes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Peramaki tries to bench press Gomes off him but Gomes keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Peramaki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Peramaki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gomes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Peramaki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Gomes has gone for a leg lock! Peramaki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gomes's guard.#REVR#
Peramaki advances to half guard.
Gomes tries to roll over but Peramaki keeps him under control.
Gomes keeps trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gomes is defending against the submission attempts here by Peramaki. #SUB#
Peramaki is trying for a kimura here. Gomes looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Peramaki wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kimmo Peramaki!

Event: OFK 360 - Escalante Vs Anderso
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Nik with a hook.
Peramaki wants to clinch up but Nik keeps it at a distance.
Nik is looking to counter punch.
Nik scores with the left hand. Peramaki knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Nik.
Nik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peramaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Peramaki.
Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Peramaki misses.
The fighters circling - Nik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nik with a hook.
Nik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peramaki throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki misses with a looping right.
It looked like Nik was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Peramaki.
Nik misses with an uppercut. Peramaki saw that one coming.
Peramaki walks into a stiff left hand from Nik.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Nik is having none of it.
Nik misses with an uppercut. Peramaki saw that one coming.#T1#
Peramaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nik. Nik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Peramaki ducks right into an uppercut from Nik.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Nik circles away.
Peramaki slips a straight right by Nik.
Nik throws a hook to the side of Peramaki's head but Peramaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nik digs a good body shot into Peramaki's ribs.
Peramaki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Nik circles away.
Nik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peramaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peramaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nik misses with a straight right.
Nik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nik sets himself, and Peramaki steps forward looking for the clinch! Nik avoids it this time.
Nik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nik loads up on a big right hand but Peramaki slips the punch.#T2#
Nik swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.
Peramaki is looking to clinch but Nik is avoiding it.
Peramaki misses with a wild body shot.
Nik throwing a counter right hand but Peramaki manages to avoid it.
Nik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peramaki misses with a right hand
and Nik makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peramaki throws a right and a left that Nik avoids nicely.
Nik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nik looks to score with a jab to the body but Peramaki is just out of range.
Nik sets himself, and Peramaki steps forward looking for the clinch! Nik avoids it this time.
Aleks Nik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nik throws a jab when Peramaki was well out of range.
Peramaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nik just misses with a punch to the body.
Peramaki slips under a jab from Nik.
Nik throws a body shot but no joy.
Peramaki slips under a jab.#T3#
Peramaki staying out of range there.
Nik throws a hook to the side of Peramaki's head but Peramaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peramaki wants to counter the offense by Nik and move into the clinch position.
Nik throws a hook but Peramaki blocks it.
Nik throws an overhand right that lands on Peramaki's shoulder, as Peramaki tries to avoid the shot.
Nik misses with a hook.
Peramaki slips a jab from Nik.
Peramaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nik manages to avoid it.
Peramaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nik.
Peramaki cracks Nik with a right hand to the side of the head.
Peramaki moves in looking to clinch but Nik pushes him off.
Peramaki slips a jab from Nik.
Nik misses with a looping right.
Peramaki tries to counter with a clinch but Nik shakes him off and moves away.
Good exchange - Peramaki coming out on top.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Nik.
Peramaki avoids the body shot from Nik.
The crowd cheers as Nik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Peramaki doesn't seem phased though.
Peramaki slips a straight right by Nik.
Nik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peramaki.
Nik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peramaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Nik.
Peramaki dodges the punch combination from Nik.
Peramaki tries to counter with a clinch but Nik shakes him off and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peramaki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peramaki tests Nik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nik needs to keep his hands up - Peramaki had a free shot at his head there.
Peramaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nik.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Nik dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Peramaki wants to clinch
and Nik counters with a straight right hand.
Peramaki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Peramaki misses with an uppercut.
Peramaki avoids the body shot from Nik.
Nik connects with a looping right hand.
Nik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nik throws a hook but Peramaki avoids it easily.
Peramaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nik.
Peramaki avoids the body shot from Nik.
Nik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik throws a lazy right hand but Peramaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Peramaki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Peramaki.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Peramaki might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nik has got the better of the exchanges.
Peramaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nik.
Aleks Nik is winning the standup battle so far.
Nik swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.#T1#
A slow jab from Nik misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Nik.
Peramaki misses the jab.
Peramaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Peramaki connects with a jab.
Peramaki moves away from the strike by Nik.
Nik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Peramaki throws an overhand right that lands on Nik's shoulder, as Nik tries to avoid the shot.
Nik is looking to counter punch.
Peramaki cracks a nice hook into Nik's ribs.
Peramaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nik.
Nik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Nik moves out of range.
Nik moves out of range as Peramaki strikes.#T2#
A big right from Nik misses.
Nik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peramaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Peramaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nik moves away.
Peramaki takes a swing at Nik's ribcage but misses.
Peramaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peramaki swings widly with a right hand
and Nik counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nik lands a right hook to the body.
Peramaki throws out a loose jab but Nik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Nik. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nik.
Nik slips under a jab.
Nik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Peramaki avoids the body shot from Nik. #T3#
Peramaki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Peramaki slips under a jab from Nik.
Peramaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nik.
Peramaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nik appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peramaki.
Nik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peramaki can do to turn this around?
A big left from Nik misses.
Peramaki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Peramaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Peramaki lands a lovely overhand right.
Peramaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slow jab from Nik misses its intended target.
Peramaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Peramaki moves away from the strike by Nik.
Peramaki moves away from the strike by Nik. #T4#
Nik connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nik misses with a body shot.
Peramaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nik looks to land a right hand but Peramaki moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Nik.
Peramaki swinging wildly here.
Peramaki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nik misses with a straight right.
Peramaki wants to counter with a clinch but Nik pushes him away.
Nik misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Nik dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nik throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Peramaki.
Peramaki slips a jab from Nik.
Nik throws a big shot that misses.
Peramaki misses with a looping right.
Nik scores with a nice strike.
Nik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peramaki.
Peramaki throws a combination. Nik tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peramaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Peramaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nik.
Nik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Peramaki staying out of range there.
Nik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peramaki.
Nik takes one to the chin there.
Peramaki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nik's head backwards.
Peramaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nik throws a lazy right hand but Peramaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peramaki wants to counter the offense by Nik and move into the clinch position.
Peramaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peramaki scores with a jab. Nik acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Peramaki looks to land a right hand but Nik moved out of range.
Nik paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Nik.
Peramaki misses with a looping left.
Nik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kimmo Peramaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aleks Nik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Nik takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nik misses with a straight right.
Nik misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peramaki is looking to clinch.
Peramaki wants to clinch.
Nik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nik misses with a looping left.
Peramaki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3##CL2#
Peramaki drives through and clinches with Nik against the cage.
Nik misses with a punch to the body.
Nik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nik smiles and moves away.
Peramaki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nik counters with a one-two to the body.
Peramaki staying out of range there.
Peramaki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nik misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Nik.
Nik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Peramaki slips under a jab.
Peramaki throws a lazy right hand but Nik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peramaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nik misses with a looping left.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nik connects with a right hand. Peramaki shakes it off.
Peramaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nik throws out the jab.
Peramaki wants to counter the offense by Nik and move into the clinch position.
Peramaki drops his hands momentarily and Nik takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nik slips a straight right by Peramaki.
Peramaki slips under a jab from Nik.
Peramaki tries to counter with a clinch but Nik shakes him off and moves away.
Nik thuds a left hand into Peramaki's body.
Peramaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nik.
Nik throws a hook but Peramaki avoids it easily.
Peramaki lands a slapping body shot.
Nik throws a body punch but Peramaki moves out of range.
Peramaki tries to counter with a clinch but Nik shakes him off and moves away.
Nik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peramaki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Nik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nik, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: OFK 353 -
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Peramaki connects with a right hand. Magomedov shakes it off.
A combination from Peramaki does no damage.
Magomedov throws a front kick aimed at Peramaki's knee but Peramaki avoids it well.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peramaki.
Magomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Magomedov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Peramaki throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
Magomedov takes a swing at Peramaki's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki lands a jab.
Peramaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A leg kick checked by Peramaki.#T1#
Magomedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Peramaki.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Peramaki moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut.
Peramaki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Magomedov throws a low kick, looking for Peramaki's leg but Peramaki calmly moves out of range.
Peramaki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Peramaki lands a head shot.
Peramaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Peramaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Peramaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magomedov. Magomedov obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peramaki.
Magomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magomedov walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov throws the kick towards the body but Peramaki avoids it.
Peramaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magomedov.
Kimmo Peramaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov throws the left hand but Peramaki avoids the punch easily.
Peramaki drops his hands momentarily and Magomedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Peramaki tries to clinch up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a straight right.
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Peramaki tests Magomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Peramaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Magomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Peramaki.
Magomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Peramaki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Peramaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peramaki as he avoids it easily.
Magomedov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Peramaki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Magomedov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Peramaki throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Magomedov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Magomedov working Peramaki over with strikes. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Peramaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Peramaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peramaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Peramaki is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Magomedov controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 Khalid Magomedov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Magomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Peramaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magomedov scrambles back to his feet.
Donk. Magomedov catches Peramaki right on the button with a cross.
Peramaki has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Peramaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Peramaki closes the distance but Magomedov moves to the side #TD#
and Magomedov counters with a shoot takedown. Peramaki fights it but they end up in guard.
Peramaki has momentary wrist control but Magomedov slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peramaki's head.#SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Magomedov passes into side control.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peramaki can do to turn this around?#T1#
Peramaki takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Peramaki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Magomedov lands some shots froms side control.
Magomedov is chipping away with strikes.
Magomedov grinds an elbow into Peramaki's temple.
Magomedov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Peramaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Peramaki is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Magomedov landing a few strikes.
Peramaki is not content to let Magomedov control the position. #T2#
Magomedov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Peramaki takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Magomedov scores with punches from side control. #ROC#Peramaki is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magomedov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Peramaki is still in real trouble! Can Magomedov finish him?
Peramaki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Magomedov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Peramaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov scoring with punches from side control.
Magomedov taking a break here but Peramaki is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peramaki is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard. #T3#
Magomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Magomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Peramaki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Magomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Magomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Peramaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov is nestled in close to Peramaki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Peramaki is looking to improve his position.
Peramaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Magomedov slips a nice elbow through Peramaki's hands, connecting with Peramaki's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peramaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Magomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Magomedov lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Magomedov lands with a punch from half guard.
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Peramaki is working away.
Peramaki taking some punishment here, with Magomedov in his half guard.
Magomedov is nestled in close to Peramaki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedov lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Peramaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Magomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Peramaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khalid Magomedov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Peramaki blocks the body kick.
Peramaki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magomedov in his tracks.
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Magomedov takes a swing at Peramaki's ribcage but misses.
Peramaki checks a low kick from Magomedov.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Magomedov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Peramaki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Magomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Peramaki's guard.
Magomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
Magomedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Khalid Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB2#
Peramaki is looking for a triangle but Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Magomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peramaki's head.
Magomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Magomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Peramaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Peramaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedov lands a couple of digs.
Magomedov loads up on a big left hand. Peramaki felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Magomedov looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Peramaki can't hide his disappointment, as Magomedov celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalid Magomedov!
Khalid Magomedov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 350 - Escalante Vs Cruz
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Peramaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peramaki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Knox manages to circle out of the way.
Peramaki slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
Peramaki is looking to counter the offense by Knox and move into the clinch.
Peramaki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Peramaki throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox blocks a jab.
Peramaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A left lands for Knox.#CL2#
Knox clinches.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Knox to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Peramaki. Peramaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.
Knox wants to clinch up but Peramaki keeps it at a distance.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Knox.
Peramaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Knox misses with the combination.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Peramaki misses with a wild combination.
Peramaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peramaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Knox.
Peramaki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Knox cracks Peramaki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Knox instigates a clinch.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peramaki jumps guard but Knox turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2##BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Knox forces Peramaki back against the cage and clinches.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peramaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Peramaki.
Peramaki misses with a punch to the body.
Peramaki jumps guard but Knox stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Peramaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Knox.
I was talking to Peramaki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Peramaki throws a head punch that misses.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
Peramaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Knox. #BC2#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox jabs at Peramaki's body.
Peramaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.#T3#
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Peramaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peramaki moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Peramaki has closed the distance and engaged Knox in a clinch.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Knox fails to land.
Knox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Peramaki.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knox is trying to push Peramaki away but Peramaki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Peramaki avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Knox forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knox has had enough of the clinch but Peramaki keeps him there for the moment.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Knox forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Peramaki jumps guard but Knox turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peramaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands. #BC2#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peramaki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Knox manages to circle out of the way.
Peramaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peramaki walks into a jab.
Knox tests Peramaki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Peramaki tries to clinch up.
Peramaki misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Knox clinches up with Peramaki and pushes him back against the cage.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Knox to keep the fight standing.
A short left from Knox.
Knox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Peramaki throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Peramaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox takes a swing at Peramaki's ribcage but misses.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Porthos Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Porthos Knox dominated that round.
That's time! Peramaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Knox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Knox instigates a clinch.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Knox turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Porthos Knox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knox just stands there and leans against the cage.
Peramaki scores with a shot to the side of Knox's head. #BC2#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Peramaki misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peramaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Knox tries to get set, Peramaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Knox manages to avoid the attempt.
Peramaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peramaki slips under a jab.
A jab from Knox misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox scores with a nice strike.
Knox moves out of range as Peramaki strikes.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Peramaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox slips under a jab.#T1#
Peramaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Peramaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Peramaki ducks down to avoid it.
Peramaki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Knox manages to circle out of the way.
Knox misses with a two punch combination.
Knox throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Peramaki counters by clinching up.
Knox lands a body punch.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Knox won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Peramaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peramaki can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Peramaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Peramaki fails to pull guard.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Peramaki.
Peramaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards. #TD#
Peramaki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Peramaki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peramaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Peramaki, not yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Peramaki looking for a guillotine here but Knox defends easily. #T2#
Knox wanted to stand there but Peramaki had control of the position. #SUB#
Peramaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Peramaki looking for subs off his back but Knox has passed one foot through into half guard.
Peramaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Peramaki actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Peramaki looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Knox pushes past his half guard into mount!
Peramaki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Peramaki tries to roll over but Knox keeps him under control.#T4##SUB#
Peramaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Knox moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Peramaki.
Knox wants to stand but Peramaki has his arm trapped.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peramaki is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Porthos Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Peramaki misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Peramaki tries to keep at a distance but Knox has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Peramaki.
Knox misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Peramaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peramaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Peramaki throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Peramaki throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox scores with a body shot.
Knox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Peramaki's head backwards.
Peramaki moves out of range as Knox strikes.#T1#
Peramaki avoids the body shot from Knox.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Knox moves out of range.
Knox lands a nice hook to Peramaki's body. Peramaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Peramaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big left from Knox misses.
Peramaki scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Peramaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox misses the jab.
Peramaki tries to counter by clinching up but Knox breaks away and moves out of range.
Peramaki takes one on the button.
Peramaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Peramaki misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Knox gets a clinch.
Knox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peramaki's elbow.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kimmo Peramaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Peramaki jumps into guard, dragging Knox to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peramaki has a closed guard, preventing Knox from standing up. #SUB#
Peramaki throws his legs up looking for a submission but Knox uses it to pass to side control.
Peramaki is trying to work for a sweep but Knox has mounted him!
Knox is looking to stand but Peramaki has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Peramaki gets back to half guard.
Peramaki is looking for a sweep. Knox is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knox tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Peramaki. #T3#
Peramaki wants to improve his position but Knox is controlling well.
Knox tries to stand but can't do so whilst Peramaki controls his leg.
Knox is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Peramaki actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Peramaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peramaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Peramaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Porthos Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Peramaki with the active half guard here but Knox passes nicely into side control.
Peramaki striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Peramaki is looking to reverse the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Porthos Knox!
Our winner, Porthos Knox, 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: OFK 344 - Chika Vs Drop
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1##CL#
Peramaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Late, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Peramaki drags the fight down to the ground.
Peramaki has a closed guard, preventing Late from standing up. #SUB#
Peramaki looking for a guillotine here but Late defends easily. #SUB#
Peramaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Late looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Peramaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Late is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Late sitting in guard here, content to control.
Late in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Late controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Peramaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Late defends well.
Peramaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Late trying to move into half guard but instead Peramaki has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Late controlling the position.
Peramaki stands and throws Late's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Peramaki advances to mount. #SUB#
Peramaki moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Late has worked his arm free - good work by Late! #SUB#
Peramaki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Peramaki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Peramaki tries to move into full mount but can't pass Late's legs.
Late is trying to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Peramaki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #ES2#
Late explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Peramaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Peramaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A cross from Peramaki lands.
Peramaki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Late.#TD2#
Late drives through with a takedown into guard. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Late sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Late avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Peramaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Late can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Late sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Late pushes down on Peramaki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimmo Peramaki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Late throws a low kick but Peramaki avoids it.#CL#
Peramaki instigates a clinch. #TD#
Peramaki jumps into guard, dragging Late to the mat.
Late is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Late has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Peramaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Peramaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Late is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Late trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Peramaki manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Late looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peramaki is one step ahead there. #T1#
Peramaki trying to move into half guard but instead Late has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Peramaki is looking to cinch up a triangle. Late throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Peramaki's body to avoid the submission. Peramaki has instead reached around Late's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Peramaki arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kimmo Peramaki!
The defeated Little Late had this to say: 'Duh?!'.

Event: OFK 337 - Chika Vs Mad Onion
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Marek misses with a hook. Peramaki ducked under it nicely.
Peramaki misses the jab.
Marek lands with a hook. Peramaki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marek doesn't manage to clinch there - Peramaki circles away.
Peramaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Peramaki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marek misses with a straight right.
Marek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marek's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Peramaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marek scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marek doesn't manage to clinch there - Peramaki circles away.
We've been told by Marek's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marek lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Peramaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marek throws a lazy right hand but Peramaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peramaki lands with a right hand. #T1#
Peramaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Marek.
The fighters circling - Marek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peramaki wants to counter the offense by Marek and move into the clinch position.
Gregor Marek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peramaki dodges the punch combination from Marek. #CL#
Marek moves into the clinch.
Peramaki blocks an uppercut.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Marek has him pressed against the cage.
Marek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marek struggles to land a body shot inside as Peramaki controls his hands.
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marek walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Marek just misses with a punch to the body.
Marek doesn't manage to clinch there - Peramaki circles away. #T2#
Marek throws a lazy right hand but Peramaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marek lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Peramaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peramaki tries to counter by closing the distance.
Marek takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Peramaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marek.
Peramaki tries to counter by closing the distance.
Peramaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marek.
Marek swings for the body but Peramaki moves out of range.
Peramaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marek.
Marek misses with a looping left.
Marek moves in looking to clinch but Peramaki pushes him off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marek misses with a wild body shot.
Marek takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Marek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peramaki scores with a jab. Marek acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Peramaki misses with a looping left.
Marek drops his hands momentarily and Peramaki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peramaki.
A swing and a miss from Marek.
Peramaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peramaki throws a big shot that misses.
Marek scores with a nice right hand.
Marek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Peramaki.
Marek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peramaki.
A slow jab from Marek misses its intended target.
Marek keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Peramaki.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Marek. Peramaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peramaki tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Marek has closed the distance and engaged Peramaki in a clinch.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Marek has him pressed against the cage.
Gregor Marek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Peramaki.
Marek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marek walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice defenses there by Peramaki.
Marek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peramaki.
Marek misses with an uppercut. Peramaki saw that one coming.
Peramaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marek.
Marek lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marek throws an overhand right that lands on Peramaki's shoulder, as Peramaki tries to avoid the shot.
Marek throws a head kick that misses.
Peramaki pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Marek back to the cage. Peramaki follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gregor Marek dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Marek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peramaki throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Marek misses the target.
Peramaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Peramaki throws a combination. Marek tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Marek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peramaki wants to counter the offense by Marek and move into the clinch position.
Marek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peramaki.
Peramaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left and a right from Peramaki both land. Nice combination.
Peramaki scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Marek misses its intended target.
Peramaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Peramaki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marek. #T1#
Peramaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peramaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marek.
Marek misses with the combination.
Peramaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peramaki connects with the punch.
Peramaki misses with a hook
enabling Marek to counter with a crisp jab.
Marek takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peramaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marek.#T2#
Marek misses the shot to the body.
Peramaki throws a right and a left that Marek avoids nicely.
Peramaki throws a jab when Marek was well out of range.
Marek misses with a wild body shot.
Peramaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Marek needs to keep his hands up - Peramaki had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peramaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marek.
Marek jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Marek closes the distance and pushes Peramaki back into the cage.
Marek digs a right hand into Peramaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peramaki's gas tank.
Marek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marek swings wildly with an uppercut but Peramaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marek can't find room to land a body shot as Peramaki controls the action. #T3#
Marek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marek gets through Peramaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marek lands an uppercut.
Marek gets through Peramaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Peramaki tries a body shot but Marek blocks it.
Marek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Marek.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Marek has him pressed against the cage.
Marek prevents a body shot from Peramaki.
Marek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Marek.
Peramaki is breathing heavily.
Marek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marek just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Marek on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marek pushes Peramaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Peramaki misses with the head strike.
Marek lands an uppercut.
Marek can't find room to land a body shot as Peramaki controls the action. #T4#
Peramaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marek lands a nice uppercut.
Peramaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marek lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Marek.
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marek smiles and moves away.
Gregor Marek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Peramaki.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marek connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC#Peramaki is rocked!#KD#
Marek lands a left and a right that send Peramaki crashing to the mat, dazed. Marek thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Peramaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Marek finish him?
Marek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peramaki walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Marek swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gregor Marek!
Gregor Marek retains his welterweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gregor Marek made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: OFK 330 - Voronov Vs Late
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Peramaki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Peramaki throws a jab when Magomedov was well out of range.
Peramaki looks to land a combination. Magomedov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Magomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Magomedov slips under a jab.
Magomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away.
Magomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Peramaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov with the counter takedown but Peramaki avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov feints the counter takedown.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Peramaki lands with a right hand. #T1##CL#
Peramaki has managed to clinch. #TD#
Peramaki manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Peramaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Peramaki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Magomedov passes into side control.
Peramaki tries to buck Magomedov off but Magomedov is having none of it.
Peramaki regains half guard.#SUB#
Peramaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Peramaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Peramaki actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Magomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Peramaki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Peramaki wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well. #T3##SUB#
Peramaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peramaki wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Peramaki actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Peramaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
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. Magomedov connects with a nice short shot to Peramaki's temple.
Peramaki is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Peramaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Peramaki looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peramaki is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimmo Peramaki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peramaki.
Peramaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magomedov feints the counter takedown.
Peramaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peramaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
Magomedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Peramaki defends it well.
Kimmo Peramaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peramaki clobbers Magomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Peramaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magomedov on the side of the head.
Peramaki lands a nice hook to Magomedov's body. Magomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Peramaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Peramaki.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Peramaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov moves forwards but Peramaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Magomedov pulls Peramaki into guard.
Magomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peramaki manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2##SUB#
Peramaki has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Magomedov doesn't defend quickly enough and Peramaki has managed to lock this one up! Can Magomedov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Peramaki on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kimmo Peramaki!

Event: OFK 322 - Hedegaard Vs Claw
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Peramaki throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.#CL2#
Knox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short body shot lands from Peramaki as the two fighters clinch.
Knox blocks a body shot from Peramaki.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Knox to keep the fight standing.
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Knox smiles and moves away.
Peramaki slips a jab from Knox.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Peramaki moved out of range.
Knox wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peramaki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Knox manages to circle out of the way.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peramaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peramaki.
Peramaki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Porthos Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peramaki.
Knox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Peramaki misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Knox does it's job there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Peramaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Peramaki slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Knox lands an overhand right.
Knox lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Peramaki misses. #CL2#
Knox moves into the clinch successfully.
Peramaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peramaki looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Knox swinging wildly here.
Peramaki misses the jab.
Peramaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peramaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peramaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Peramaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Knox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Peramaki, pushing him back against the cage.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Knox walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Peramaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox staying out of range there.
Knox cracks Peramaki with a good jab.
Peramaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Knox throws a head kick but Peramaki moves out of range.
Peramaki swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Peramaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Knox gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Knox smiles and moves away.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peramaki.
Peramaki is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Knox.
Peramaki misses with an uppercut.
Knox tries to clinch but Peramaki moves out of range.
Knox throws a jab when Peramaki was well out of range.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Peramaki throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Peramaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Peramaki ducks down to avoid it.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Peramaki saw that one coming.
Peramaki is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Knox.
Knox lands a glancing blow to the side of Peramaki's head.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Peramaki. Those never looked like landing.
Knox tries a low kick but Peramaki avoids it.
Knox cracks Peramaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Peramaki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Knox manages to circle out of the way.
Peramaki lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Peramaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peramaki throws out the jab.
Peramaki throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Peramaki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Peramaki misses with a body shot.
Knox misses with a combination #CL#
and Peramaki moves into the clinch.#TD#
Peramaki decides to pull guard.
Knox stopping the sweep attempt from Peramaki.
Knox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Peramaki working for submissions but it's allowed Knox to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Porthos Knox 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#
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Knox wants to clinch.
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Peramaki looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Peramaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Peramaki moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Peramaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peramaki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Peramaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Peramaki has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Peramaki.
Peramaki cracks a nice hook into Knox's ribs.
Peramaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Peramaki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knox takes a swing at Peramaki's ribcage but misses.
Knox throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Peramaki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Peramaki. #TD#
Peramaki manages to pull guard.
Knox would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Peramaki wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Peramaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knox defends well.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Peramaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knox gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Knox wants to stand but Peramaki has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Knox got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peramaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knox has managed to get both his arms back between Peramaki's legs - danger averted.
Knox wants to stand but Peramaki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Peramaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Peramaki backs off Knox throws a huge counter combo but Peramaki manages to avoid it all.
Peramaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Peramaki tries to counter by clinching up but Knox breaks away and moves out of range.
Peramaki defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Peramaki is looking to counter the offense by Knox and move into the clinch.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peramaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knox. Knox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Knox slips a straight right by Peramaki.
Knox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
A jab from Knox misses.
Peramaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Peramaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Peramaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Peramaki throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox throws out a counter right but Peramaki avoids it with no problem.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Peramaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Peramaki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Peramaki moved out of range nicely.
Knox closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peramaki looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Peramaki moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Peramaki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Peramaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox looks to land a combination but Peramaki avoids it well.
Peramaki is looking to counter the offense by Knox and move into the clinch.
Knox throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Peramaki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knox blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Porthos Knox will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Peramaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Knox.
Peramaki defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peramaki moves away.
As Knox tries to get set, Peramaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Knox manages to avoid the attempt.
Knox moves out of range as Peramaki strikes.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Peramaki slips the punch.
Peramaki is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Knox.
Peramaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Peramaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peramaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Peramaki moves away and avoids it.
Knox walks into a jab.
Peramaki throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
A slow jab from Peramaki misses its intended target.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Knox misses with an uppercut. Peramaki saw that one coming.
Knox throws a jab when Peramaki was well out of range.
Peramaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Peramaki slips a straight right by Knox.
Peramaki is looking to counter the offense by Knox and move into the clinch.
Knox throws a hook but Peramaki blocks it.
Peramaki sizes up Knox with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox tries to clinch but Peramaki moves out of range.
Peramaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Knox gets tackled into the cage by Peramaki. Peramaki maintains the clinch.
Knox blocks a body shot from Peramaki.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Knox to keep the fight standing.
Peramaki fails to pull guard.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Knox holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet.
Kimmo Peramaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Peramaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox punishes Peramaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Peramaki throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
Peramaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Knox.
Peramaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Peramaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Peramaki has Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Peramaki jumps guard but Knox stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peramaki fails to pull guard. #T3##BC2#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Porthos Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Peramaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peramaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knox scores with a nice right hand.
Knox takes a swing at Peramaki's ribcage but misses.
Peramaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Knox dips to his left and cracks Peramaki with an uppercut!
Knox throws a series of strikes that have Peramaki backpedaling.
Peramaki walks into a stiff left hand from Knox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peramaki is looking to clinch. #T4#
Knox lunges at Peramaki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Peramaki's hand.
Knox lunges at Peramaki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Peramaki's hand.
Knox lands a jab to Peramaki's midsection.
Peramaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Porthos Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Knox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knox lands a body shot.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Peramaki moves away and avoids it.
Knox misses the jab.
Knox misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Peramaki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kimmo Peramaki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Peramaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peramaki tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Peramaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Porthos Knox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knox 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: OFK 316 - Do Urden Vs Jankovic
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Peramaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Warrior ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Warrior uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peramaki.
Warrior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warrior takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Warrior has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Peramaki ducks under a wild hook from Warrior.
Peramaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peramaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Warrior.
As Warrior tries to get set, Peramaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Warrior manages to avoid the attempt.
Peramaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Warrior.
Warrior throws a nice looking combination but Peramaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Warrior swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Warrior's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Peramaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Warrior scrambles back to his feet.
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Warrior circles away.
Warrior pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peramaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peramaki misses with a looping left.#T1#
Peramaki slips a jab and a cross from Warrior.
Warrior gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Peramaki with a nice cross.
Peramaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Warrior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peramaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peramaki misses with a right hand
and Warrior counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Warrior lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peramaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Peramaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Warrior.
Peramaki slips under a jab from Warrior.
Peramaki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Warrior's hands.
Peramaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Warrior.
Warrior misses with a straight right.
Peramaki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Warrior manages to circle out of the way.
Warrior misses with a body shot.
Peramaki dips to his left and cracks Warrior with an uppercut!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Warrior throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warrior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peramaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Warrior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peramaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Warrior.
Warrior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peramaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Warrior looks to land a right hand but Peramaki moved out of range.
Peramaki blocks a jab.
Peramaki connects with a body shot.
Peramaki with a hook.
Warrior thuds his right hand into Peramaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Warrior with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Peramaki to score with a decent uppercut.
Peramaki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Peramaki misses with a hook. Warrior ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Peramaki misses.
Warrior rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Peramaki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Peramaki.
Warrior lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peramaki or not.
Warrior misses with some punches. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warrior creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Warrior swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Peramaki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Peramaki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Peramaki has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Warrior should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Peramaki has tightened it up now! Warrior should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kimmo Peramaki!

Event: OFK 310 - Marek Vs Presley
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
Peramaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnes .
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peramaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barnes .#TD#
Barnes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Peramaki on his heels. He'll look to pass Peramaki's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Peramaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peramaki is keeping the position for now.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Barnes is defending well. Peramaki quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Barnes has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Peramaki celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kimmo Peramaki!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
Hoodwell fails with the takedown.
Peramaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hoodwell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hoodwell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hoodwell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Peramaki finds it's way round the side to connect with Hoodwell's head.
Peramaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hoodwell's head.
Peramaki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hoodwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Hoodwell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoodwell wanted to stand there but Peramaki had control of the position. #SUB2#
Peramaki is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hoodwell rolls with it to try and escape but Peramaki cranks on the arm and Hoodwell is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kimmo Peramaki!

Event: RISE 156
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Peramaki moves in looking to clinch but Moghadam pushes him off.
Moghadam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been told by Moghadam's head coaches at Blacktalians MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Peramaki wants to clinch up but Moghadam keeps it at a distance.
Peramaki tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Peramaki has managed to clinch. #BC#
Moghadam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moghadam keeps the fight on the outside.
Peramaki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moghadam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moghadam fires out a quick counter leg kick but Peramaki just manages to avoid it.
Peramaki closes the distance but Moghadam moves to the side
and Moghadam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kimmo Peramaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Moghadam cracks Peramaki with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Moghadam has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Peramaki to stand back up!#ROC#Peramaki is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Moghadam circles away.
As Peramaki backs away, Moghadam returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Moghadam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Peramaki wants to clinch.
Moghadam was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moghadam moves into range and connects with a jab.
Peramaki tries to clinch up but Moghadam circles away and keeps his distance.
Peramaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moghadam is looking to counter punch.
Moghadam keeps the fight on the outside.
Peramaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Moghadam.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peramaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moghadam throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Moghadam throws a shot from downtown. Peramaki moves away and avoids it.
Moghadam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moghadam circles away from the clinch attempt
and Moghadam counters with a straight right hand.
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Moghadam circles away.
Peramaki is looking to clinch.
Peramaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moghadam. Moghadam obviously looking to wear him down.
Peramaki wants to clinch
and Moghadam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peramaki wants to clinch.
Moghadam throwing a counter right hand but Peramaki manages to avoid it.#T3#
Peramaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moghadam.
Peramaki throws a lazy right hand but Moghadam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peramaki is looking to clinch.
Moghadam throws a hook but Peramaki blocks it.
Peramaki throws an overhand right that lands on Moghadam's shoulder, as Moghadam tries to avoid the shot.
Moghadam is looking to counter punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Peramaki!
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moghadam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peramaki is looking to clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Moghadam is having none of it.
Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moghadam appears to be looking for a big counter.
Peramaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peramaki is looking to clinch but Moghadam is avoiding it. #T4#
Moghadam swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moghadam, as that shot connected.
Peramaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moghadam throws out the jab. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Moghadam has knocked Peramaki down with a huge combo! Moghadam steps away and waves a wobbly Peramaki back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Peramaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Moghadam finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peramaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moghadam throws a body shot but no joy.
Peramaki tries to clinch up but Moghadam circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Peramaki moves into the clinch.
Peramaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Moghadam can't break the clinch. #BC#
Moghadam manages to break the clinch.
Peramaki slips a straight right by Moghadam.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haisam Moghadam dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Peramaki lands a nice hook to Moghadam's body. Moghadam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Peramaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moghadam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moghadam misses with a looping left.
Peramaki tries to clinch up.
Peramaki wants to clinch up but Moghadam keeps it at a distance.
Moghadam pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moghadam fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Peramaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Moghadam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Peramaki moves out of range of the body kick from Moghadam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki closes the distance but Moghadam moves to the side
letting Moghadam counter with a right hand.
Moghadam swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.#T1#
Peramaki is looking to clinch but Moghadam is avoiding it. #CL2#
Peramaki gets a clinch.
Peramaki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moghadam's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Moghadam's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Peramaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moghadams head.
A body shot lands from Peramaki. #BC#
Moghadam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peramaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Peramaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moghadam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moghadam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moghadam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peramaki can do to turn this around?
Peramaki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moghadam counters with a stiff right hand.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Moghadam moves out of range. #T2#
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moghadam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Moghadam on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moghadam circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Moghadam counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Peramaki darts in and clinches Moghadam up against the cage.#BC#
Moghadam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peramaki tries to clinch up.
Peramaki tries to clinch up but Moghadam circles away and keeps his distance.
Moghadam scores with a jab. Peramaki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peramaki digs a good body shot into Moghadam's ribs.
Peramaki slips a straight right by Moghadam.
Peramaki wants to clinch up but Moghadam keeps it at a distance.
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Moghadam circles away. #T3#
Moghadam lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peramaki's sensitive parts.
Peramaki wants to clinch.
Moghadam missing with a left hand there. Peramaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Peramaki wants to clinch up but Moghadam keeps it at a distance.
Peramaki lands an overhand right.
Peramaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch
and Peramaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moghadam circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Moghadam.
Moghadam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peramaki.#T4#
Moghadam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peramaki.
Moghadam keeps the fight on the outside.
Peramaki is looking to clinch.
Moghadam looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Peramaki tries to clinch up.
Moghadam throws a leg kick but Peramaki moved away.
Peramaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peramaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moghadam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moghadam swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Peramaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Peramaki jumps guard but Moghadam stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Moghadam holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Moghadam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haisam Moghadam dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Moghadam misses with an uppercut.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Moghadam is having none of it.
Peramaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moghadam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peramaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Moghadam is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Moghadam misses the target.
Moghadam swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.
A decent looking cross lands there for Moghadam.
Haisam Moghadam is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moghadam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moghadam throws a looping overhand right but Peramaki ducks down to avoid it.
Peramaki tries to clinch up but Moghadam circles away and keeps his distance.
Moghadam is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Peramaki moves into range and clinches up with Moghadam.#T1##BC#
Moghadam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moghadam walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moghadam to keep the fight standing.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moghadam just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peramaki.
Peramaki misses with the head strike.
Peramaki tries to work over Moghadam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Moghadam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Moghadam circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moghadam, as that shot connected.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moghadam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Moghadam circles away.
Moghadam throws a jab but it's blocked by Peramaki.
Kimmo Peramaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL2#
Peramaki has managed to clinch.
Peramaki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Moghadam seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Peramaki can turn it around.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Moghadam has him pressed against the cage.
Haisam Moghadam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Peramaki.
Moghadam blocking some punches.
Peramaki misses with some punches.
Peramaki tries to throw a body punch but Moghadam avoids it by throwing Peramaki back against the cage.
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moghadam walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Moghadam shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Peramaki eats them both and turns towards Moghadam to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moghadam cracks Peramaki with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Peramaki tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Moghadam pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Peramaki is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haisam Moghadam!
A relieved looking Haisam Moghadam 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: RISE 150
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Cejka lands with a nice body punch.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Cejka circles away.
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Cejka circles away. #CL#
Cejka closes the distance and clinches.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Cejka won't allow it.
Cejka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Peramaki up against the cage.
Cejka scores with a shot to the side of Peramaki's head. #TD2#
Peramaki decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Peramaki working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cejka has passed into half guard! #SU#
Cejka decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cejka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peramaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cejka cracks Peramaki with an open hand slap.
Peramaki slips under a jab.
Peramaki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cejka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Cejka circles away. #T1##CL#
Cejka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cejka misses with some punches.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Cejka has him pressed against the cage.
Cejka blocking some punches.
Peramaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cestmir Cejka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Peramaki.
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peramaki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peramaki.
Peramaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cejka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Cejka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Peramaki jumps guard but Cejka stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
I was talking to Cejka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Peramaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cejka lands a shoulder strike.
Cejka pushes Peramaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cejka lands a nice shot to the body.
Cejka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cejka scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cejka walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cejka throws a hook to the side of Peramaki's head but Peramaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cejka misses with a combination #CL2#
and Peramaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cejka blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cejka.
Cejka tries a body shot but Peramaki blocks it.
Cejka cracks Peramaki with a nice body shot.
Cejka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Peramaki.
Peramaki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cejka seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Peramaki can turn it around.
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cejka walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A swing and a miss from Cejka.#CL2#
Peramaki darts in and clinches Cejka up against the cage.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cejka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cejka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cejka misses with a punch to the body.
Cejka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Peramaki.
Still in the clinch, Cejka scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Cejka. #T3#
Cejka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cejka misses with the head strike.
Peramaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cejka working aggressively here.
Peramaki jumps guard but Cejka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cejka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Peramaki up against the cage.
Cejka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Cejka.
Peramaki jumps guard but Cejka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peramaki tries to work over Cejka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cejka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cejka lands with a short shot to the head.
Peramaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Cejka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cejka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Peramaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cejka backwards.
Cejka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cejka blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Cejka won't allow it.
Cejka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Peramaki.
A head punch on the inside from Cejka fails to land.
Cejka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peramakis head.
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cejka smiles and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Cejka. Beautiful body shot.
Cejka misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Peramaki gets tackled into the cage by Cejka. Cejka maintains the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Peramaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cejka digs a right hand into Peramaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peramaki's gas tank.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Cejka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cejka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peramaki jumps guard but Cejka stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cejka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cestmir Cejka 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##CL#
Cejka has closed the distance and engaged Peramaki in a clinch.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Cejka won't allow it.
Cejka lands a left hand.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Cejka has him pressed against the cage.
Cejka misses with a punch to the body.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cejka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cestmir Cejka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Peramaki.
Cejka digs a right hand into Peramaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peramaki's gas tank.
Cejka lands a hook that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Cejka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cejka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cejka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Cejka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Peramaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cejka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Cejka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD2#
Peramaki manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Cejka stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Cejka darts in and clinches Peramaki up against the cage.#T1#
A short right from Peramaki.
A nice left hand lands by Cejka.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Cejka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cejka cracks Peramaki with a nice body shot.
Peramaki is breathing heavily.
Cejka tries to work over Peramaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cejka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Cejka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cejka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Peramaki up against the cage.
Cejka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peramaki can do to turn this around?
Cejka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Cejka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cejka.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Cejka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cejka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cejka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peramakis head.
Cejka lands a right hand.
Peramaki blocking some punches.
Cejka struggles to land a body shot inside as Peramaki controls his hands. #T2#
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cejka has a couple of punches blocked by Peramaki.
Peramaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cejka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cejka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cejka misses with a punch on the inside.
Peramaki lands a body punch.
Cestmir Cejka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Cejka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cejka lands a nice uppercut.
Peramaki blocks an uppercut.
Cejka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Peramaki lands with a light punch inside.
Cejka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cejka controlling the action here for a moment.
Cejka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Cejka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Cejka has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cejka smiles and moves away.
Peramaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Cejka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Cejka has closed the distance and engaged Peramaki in a clinch.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Cejka holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet.
Cejka can't find room to land a body shot as Peramaki controls the action.
Peramaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cejka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Cejka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cejka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cejka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Peramaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cejka lands a body punch.
Cejka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peramaki. #TD2#
Peramaki pulls guard successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Peramaki is looking for a triangle but Cejka pushes his legs off easily. #SU#
Cejka decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Peramaki, up you get!
Cejka throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cejka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Peramaki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cejka finds it's way round the side to connect with Peramaki's head. #CL#
Cejka drives through and clinches with Peramaki against the cage.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Cejka won't allow it.
Cejka just leaning against Peramaki, taking a breather.
Cejka throws a punch but it's blocked by Peramaki.
Peramaki fails to pull guard.
Cejka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cejka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cejka throws a head punch that misses.
Cejka lands a hook that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Peramaki has a couple of punches blocked by Cejka.
Cejka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cestmir Cejka dominated that second 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. 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#
Peramaki slips a straight right by Cejka.#CL#
Cejka rushes Peramaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cejka smiles and moves away.
Cejka misses with an uppercut. Peramaki saw that one coming.
Cejka throws a jab but it's blocked by Peramaki.
Peramaki wants to counter the offense by Cejka and move into the clinch position.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Cejka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peramaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch up
and Cejka counters with a straight right hand.
Peramaki slips a straight right by Cejka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki moves out of range as Cejka strikes.
Peramaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cejka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peramaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cejka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peramaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cejka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peramaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Peramaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cejka.
Cejka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cejka misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Peramaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cejka taking a breather.
Peramaki fails to pull guard.
Cejka stalls.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cejka.
Cejka tries a body shot but Peramaki blocks it.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Cejka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cestmir Cejka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Peramaki.#TD2#
Peramaki gets control of Cejka's arms and successfully pulls guard. Peramaki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Peramaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cejka defends it easily.
Peramaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SU#
Cejka decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kimmo Peramaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cestmir Cejka is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Peramaki moves away from the strike by Cejka.
A left lands for Cejka.#CL#
Cejka instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Peramaki successfully pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Cejka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cejka throws a looping overhand right but Peramaki ducks down to avoid it.
Cejka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peramaki moves away.
Jab by Cejka.
Cejka throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Peramaki's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Cejka dives in looking to finish as Peramaki flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Cejka's strikes! Cejka is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Peramaki's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Peramaki was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cestmir Cejka!

Event: RISE 143
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Peramaki moves away from the strike by Greatrix. #CL#
Peramaki clinches up with Greatrix and pushes him back against the cage.
Greatrix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Greatrix walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peramaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Greatrix loads up on a big right hand but Peramaki slips the punch.
Peramaki is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Greatrix.#CL2#
Greatrix gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Peramaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peramaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greatrix. #TD#
Peramaki drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Peramaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greatrix defends it easily.#SUB#
Peramaki 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.
Greatrix trying to stand up but can't free himself from Peramaki's guard.
Greatrix wants to pass the guard but Peramaki is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Greatrix drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Peramaki dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Greatrix is looking for a triangle but Peramaki pushes his legs off easily.
Peramaki pushing down on Greatrix's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Greatrix is trying to get back to full guard.
Greatrix wants to get back to full guard but Peramaki has mounted him!#SUB#
Peramaki has hold of Greatrix's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Greatrix manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Peramaki is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Greatrix can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greatrix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Greatrix slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Peramaki seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Peramaki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
Greatrix is looking for a sweep. Peramaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Greatrix has a hand on Peramaki's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Peramaki takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Peramaki prevents Greatrix from getting the reversal.
Greatrix 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.
Greatrix gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Peramaki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Greatrix is just riding it out for now. Peramaki eventually gives up the hold.
Peramaki trying to pass the guard but Greatrix defending well. #T3#
Greatrix gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Peramaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Peramaki pushing down on Greatrix's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Greatrix makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Greatrix.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Greatrix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Greatrix wants to sweep here but Peramaki controlling him for the moment.
Peramaki wants to pass the guard but Greatrix is keeping the position.#T4##SUB2#
Greatrix looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Peramaki passes into half guard.
Greatrix moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Peramaki advances to half guard.
Greatrix is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Peramaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Peramaki's back!
Peramaki can't escape the position.
Peramaki is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Greatrix tightening his grip on Peramaki, looking for the choke.
Peramaki tries to escape but Greatrix has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Greatrix working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Peramaki turns into Greatrix and is now in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kimmo Peramaki 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#
Greatrix tries to clinch up but Peramaki circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Peramaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Greatrix.
A head punch on the inside from Greatrix fails to land.
Greatrix lands a body shot.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Greatrix just stands there and leans against the cage.
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Greatrix smiles and moves away.
Homer Greatrix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greatrix wants to land a leg kick but Peramaki is out of range.
A big left from Greatrix misses. #CL#
Peramaki closes the distance and clinches.
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Greatrix smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Peramaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Peramaki clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greatrix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Greatrix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Greatrix smiles and moves away. #T1##CL#
Peramaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Greatrix turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Peramaki jumps guard but Greatrix stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Greatrix won't allow it.
Peramaki slows down the pace here.
Greatrix working aggressively here.
Greatrix tries a body shot but Peramaki blocks it.
Peramaki pushes Greatrix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peramaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Greatrix digs a right hand underneath Peramaki's ribcage. Peramaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Greatrix misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Greatrix fails to land.
Peramaki fails to pull guard.
Peramaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Greatrix misses with a body punch. #T2#
A hook to the body from Greatrix.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greatrix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Greatrix.
Greatrix misses with the head strike.
Peramaki misses with some punches.
Greatrix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Peramaki jumps guard but Greatrix turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peramaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greatrix misses with a punch to the body.
Homer Greatrix seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Greatrix misses with some punches.
Greatrix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Peramaki pulls guard.
Greatrix has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Peramaki is proving hard to escape from.
Greatrix works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Greatrix is trying to work for a kimura but Peramaki is defending well. #SUB#
Peramaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Peramaki actively working from the bottom here.
Greatrix looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Greatrix wants to work for an arm triangle but Peramaki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Peramaki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Greatrix is working for a kimura but Peramaki is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Greatrix is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peramaki defends it well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Peramaki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Peramaki.#SUB#
Peramaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Greatrix doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Greatrix manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Greatrix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peramaki is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Greatrix drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Peramaki dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Peramaki pushing down on Greatrix's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Greatrix is trying to get back to full guard.
Greatrix moves into full guard.
Kimmo Peramaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peramaki looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Homer Greatrix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Greatrix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Peramaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Greatrix throws a head kick but Peramaki moves out of range.
Greatrix misses with a looping left.
Peramaki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Peramaki staying out of range there.#CL2#
Greatrix has taken the fight to the clinch.
Greatrix throws a punch but it's blocked by Peramaki.
Peramaki jumps guard but Greatrix stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peramaki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Greatrix working aggressively here.
Greatrix prevents a body shot from Peramaki.
Greatrix scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Greatrix fails to land.
Greatrix has a couple of punches blocked by Peramaki.
Greatrix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peramaki fails to pull guard.
Greatrix working aggressively here.
Greatrix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peramaki blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Peramaki lands a body punch.
Greatrix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greatrix misses with the head strike.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Greatrix forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Peramaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Greatrix turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Greatrix.
Peramaki fails to pull guard.
Peramaki fails to pull guard.
Peramaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Greatrix won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greatrix working aggressively here.
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greatrix.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greatrix.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Greatrix holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Greatrix forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Greatrix holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet.
Peramaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Greatrix lands a hook that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Greatrix tries to throw a body punch but Peramaki avoids it by throwing Greatrix back against the cage.
Greatrix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Greatrix to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Greatrix - that landed with a thud.
Peramaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Greatrix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peramaki's elbow.
Greatrix tries a body shot but Peramaki blocks it.
Peramaki jumps guard but Greatrix turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Greatrix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Greatrix just stands there and leans against the cage.
Greatrix can't find room to land a body shot as Peramaki controls the action.
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Greatrix walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Greatrix tries to work over Peramaki's front leg with a kick but Peramaki checks it. #CL2#
Peramaki tries to keep at a distance but Greatrix has taken the fight into the clinch.
Greatrix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Greatrix fails to land.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Greatrix forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Greatrix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greatrix digs a right hand into Peramaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peramaki's gas tank.
Greatrix lands a hook that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Greatrix misses with a punch to the body.
Greatrix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peramaki's elbow.
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Greatrix walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Greatrix rushes Peramaki and presses him up against the cage.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Greatrix turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Greatrix smiles and moves away.
Greatrix lands with an uppercut that bounces Peramaki off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Peramaki closes the distance and clinches.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Greatrix turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Greatrix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peramaki jumps guard but Greatrix stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Greatrix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Greatrix throws a head punch that misses.
Greatrix swings wildly with an uppercut but Peramaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greatrix lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greatrix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Peramaki jumps guard but Greatrix turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Greatrix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greatrix misses with a punch on the inside.
Greatrix scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Greatrix forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Peramaki jumps guard but Greatrix stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peramaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Greatrix to keep the fight standing.
Peramaki takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greatrix.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Greatrix forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Peramaki blocks a body shot from Greatrix.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Homer Greatrix!

Event: RISE 138
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Babcock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Babcock misses its target.
Peramaki is looking to clinch but Babcock is avoiding it.
Peramaki tries to clinch
and Babcock counters with an inside leg kick.
Babcock is looking to score with low kicks.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Babcock circles away.
Babcock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Babcock swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.
Peramaki jabs Babcock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Babcock. That's going to slow Peramaki down.
Peramaki misses the shot to the body.
Babcock tried to counter with a leg kick but Peramaki avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Babcock misses its intended target.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babcock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Babcock throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Peramaki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Peramaki.
Peramaki fails to pull guard.
Babcock stalling against the cage. #T1#
Babcock displaying some good clinch control by pressing Peramaki up against the cage.
Babcock is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Babcock is struggling to control the position.
Babcock gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Babcock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Peramaki is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jim Babcock.
A head kick misses from Babcock.
Babcock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babcock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peramaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Babcock.
Peramaki tries to counter with a clinch but Babcock shakes him off and moves away.
Babcock misses the shot to the body.
Babcock tries a head kick but it misses.
Peramaki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Babcock misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Peramaki checks a leg kick. #T2#
Peramaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Babcock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peramaki is looking to clinch but Babcock is avoiding it.
Babcock just misses with a punch to the body.
Peramaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Babcock circles away.
Babcock scoring well with a low kick there.
Babcock tries to land a leg kick but Peramaki saw it coming and moves away.
Peramaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Babcock sets himself, and Peramaki steps forward looking for the clinch! Babcock avoids it this time.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Babcock moves out of range. #CL2#
Babcock gets tackled into the cage by Peramaki. Peramaki maintains the clinch.
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Babcock smiles and moves away.
Peramaki checks a leg kick.
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Babcock circles away.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Babcock is having none of it.
Peramaki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babcock swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.#T3#
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babcock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peramaki tries to clinch up but Babcock circles away and keeps his distance.
Babcock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Peramaki forces Babcock back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Babcock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peramaki closes the distance but Babcock moves to the side
and Babcock counters with an inside leg kick.
Peramaki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Babcock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Babcock looks to land a body kick but Peramaki moved away.
Peramaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Babcock is looking to counter with a body kick.
Babcock loads up on a big right hand but Peramaki slips the punch.
Babcock swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.
Good leg kick by Babcock. #T4#
Peramaki is looking to clinch.
Babcock feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Babcock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peramaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Babcock doesn't seem bothered though.
Peramaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Babcock is having none of it.
Peramaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Babcock circles away.
Peramaki ducks under a wild hook from Babcock.
Babcock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Babcock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babcock is looking to land body kicks.
Peramaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Babcock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A combination from Babcock does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Babcock dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Babcock looks for the body kick but Peramaki saw that one coming.
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Babcock circles away.
Babcock is looking for a counter combo.
Babcock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Peramaki blocks a low kick nicely.
Babcock feints and then cracks Peramaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Peramaki down.
Babcock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Babcock.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Babcock 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 Peramaki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Peramaki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Peramaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peramaki moves away from the strike by Babcock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock throws a chopping leg kick but Peramaki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some wild striking there from Babcock.
Peramaki blocks a head kick by Babcock.
Babcock throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Peramaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Babcock to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Babcock smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peramaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Babcock tried to counter with a leg kick but Peramaki avoided it.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Babcock circles away.
Peramaki lands a jab to the nose.
Babcock throws a chopping leg kick but Peramaki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Peramaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Babcock. That snapped Peramaki's head back.
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Babcock circles away.
Babcock throws a sloppy head kick and Peramaki moves out of range easily.
Babcock swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.
Babcock keeps the fight on the outside.#T2##CL2#
Babcock tries to keep at a distance but Peramaki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Babcock.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Babcock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jim Babcock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Peramaki.
Babcock is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Peramaki being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Babcock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Babcock misses with a kick to the body.
Babcock throws a body punch but Peramaki moves out of range.
Peramaki is looking to clinch.
Babcock is looking for a counter combo.
Babcock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peramaki blocks a head kick by Babcock.
Jim Babcock is winning the standup battle so far.
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Babcock circles away.
Babcock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Babcock is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Peramaki wants to clinch.
Babcock explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Babcock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Peramaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Peramaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Babcock throws a leg kick that misses.
Babcock throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters circle momentarily. Peramaki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Babcock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good shot there by Peramaki.
Babcock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Babcock moves out of range. #T4#
Babcock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Peramaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Babcock is looking to chop away at Peramaki's legs.
Peramaki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Babcock throws out a leg kick but Peramaki moves out of range and Babcock only half commits. #CL2#
Peramaki drives through and clinches with Babcock against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Babcock to keep the fight standing.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Babcock holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Peramaki jumps into guard, dragging Babcock to the mat.
Babcock postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Peramaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Peramaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Babcock dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Peramaki blocks a low kick nicely.
Peramaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Peramaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Babcock.
Babcock missing with a left hand there. Peramaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babcock swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.
Babcock misses with a low kick.
Peramaki tries to clinch up but Babcock circles away and keeps his distance.
Babcock tries to land a front kick but Peramaki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Peramaki misses with a straight right.
Peramaki is looking to clinch but Babcock is avoiding it.
Peramaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Babcock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Babcock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick from Babcock.#CL2#
Peramaki closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Babcock controlling the action here for a moment.
Peramaki letting Babcock take a breather here.
Peramaki fails to pull guard.
Babcock leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Peramaki pulls Babcock into guard. #SUB2#
Peramaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Babcock is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Babcock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peramaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Babcock has managed to get both his arms back between Peramaki's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Peramaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Babcock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peramaki can do to turn this around?
Babcock wants to control from the top but Peramaki keeps moving. #T2#
Babcock passes Peramaki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babcock lands with a punch from half guard.
Babcock moves into full mount! Peramaki won't be happy about that!
Babcock postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Peramaki looks a forlorn figure.
Babcock lands a heavy elbow.
Peramaki tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Babcock raining down hammerfists from mount.
Peramaki regains half guard.#SUB2#
Peramaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Peramaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Babcock pulls his head out easily.
Babcock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peramaki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Peramaki actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Babcock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Babcock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Peramaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kimmo Peramaki 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.#SUB2#
Peramaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Babcock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Babcock passes into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Babcock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Babcock, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: RISE 128
Date: Dec 23, 2022

#R1#
Brillo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brillo wants to clinch up but Peramaki keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Peramaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peramaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Peramaki jumps into guard, dragging Brillo to the mat.
Brillo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brillo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brillo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peramaki's head.
Brillo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Peramaki is looking for a triangle but Brillo pushes his legs off easily.
Brillo postures up in Peramaki's guard and throws a big left but Peramaki blocks it. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brillo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brillo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brillo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brillo distracts Peramaki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Peramaki is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Brillo has his hands clasped together but Peramaki extends and breaks Brillo's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Peramaki.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kimmo Peramaki!

Event: RISE 119
Date: Nov 25, 2022

#R1#
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Peramaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peramaki wants to counter with a clinch but Jam pushes him away.
Jam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Peramaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jam working aggressively here.
Peramaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jam tries to circle away but Peramaki has him pinned against the cage.
Jam misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jam is trying to break free.#BC#
Jam breaks from the clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Jam is having none of it.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Jam is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jam swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Peramaki closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Jam counter with a right hand. #T1##CL2#
Peramaki closes the distance and clinches.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Jam holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet.
Peramaki lands with a light punch inside.
Jam pushes Peramaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Jam holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet.
Toe Jam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Peramaki.#BC#
Jam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peramaki moves away from the strike by Jam.
Peramaki tries to counter with a clinch but Jam shakes him off and moves away.
Peramaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Peramaki closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Jam breaks from the clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Jam moves away
letting Jam counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Peramaki moves into the clinch.
Peramaki has Jam pressed against the cage, preventing Jam from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Peramaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jam lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jam has had enough of the clinch but Peramaki keeps him there for the moment.
Jam wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peramaki has him pressed against the cage.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Jam has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Jam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Peramaki rushes Jam and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Jam breaks the clinch.
Peramaki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peramaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch up.
Jam doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Peramaki rushes Jam and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Peramaki jumps into guard, dragging Jam to the mat.
Jam would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3##SUB2#
Peramaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jam is looking to stand up but Peramaki won't let him. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peramaki on the ground.
Jam is looking to stand up but Peramaki won't let him. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for a guillotine here but Jam defends easily.
Jam would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4##SUB2#
Peramaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jam trying to stand up but can't free himself from Peramaki's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kimmo Peramaki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Peramaki cracks Jam with a right hand to the side of the head.
Peramaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peramaki wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Jam misses the target.
Jam swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jam swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Peramaki darts in trying to clinch
and Jam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peramaki wants to clinch
enabling Jam to counter with a crisp jab.
Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peramaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peramaki tries to clinch up.
Jam throws out a loose jab but Peramaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toe Jam is winning the standup battle so far.
Jam circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Jam to counter with a crisp jab. #T2##CL2#
Peramaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jam fails to land. #BC#
Jam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Jam.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Jam circles away.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Jam is having none of it.
Jam throwing a counter right hand but Peramaki manages to avoid it.
Jam ducks right into an uppercut from Peramaki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jam throwing a counter right hand but Peramaki manages to avoid it.
Jam throws a hook to the side of Peramaki's head but Peramaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jam thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Jam misses the shot to the body.
Jam staying out of range there.
It looked like Jam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jam moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jam stuns Peramaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Peramaki tries to clinch up.
Peramaki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Jam moves away
and Jam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peramaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Jam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Peramaki tries to clinch up but Jam circles away and keeps his distance.
Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Jam circles away.
Jam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peramaki can do to turn this around?
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Jam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jam was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jam misses with a body shot.
Jam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peramaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peramaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Peramaki clinches up with Jam and pushes him back against the cage.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jam just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Peramaki drags the fight down to the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toe Jam dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Peramaki tries to clinch up but Jam circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Peramaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Peramaki jumps guard but Jam turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Jam won't allow it.
Peramaki jumps guard but Jam turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Toe Jam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Peramaki.#BC#
Jam manages to break the clinch.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jam swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Peramaki closes the distance and clinches.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jam just stands there and leans against the cage.
Peramaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kimmo Peramaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jam tries to break the clinch but Peramaki is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam wants to get back to striking at distance but Peramaki won't allow it.
Jam lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Peramaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Jam's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Jam turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jam pushes Peramaki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Jam digs a right hand underneath Peramaki's ribcage. Peramaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jam looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from Jam.
Peramaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Jam turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short left from Jam. #BC#
Jam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peramaki darts in trying to clinch
and Jam counters with a nice body shot.
Jam lands a jab to the nose.
Jam swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.
It looked like Jam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Peramaki tries to clinch up#KD#
and Jam counters with a nice right hand that sends Peramaki toppling to the canvas! Peramaki scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jam finish him?!#ROC#Peramaki is rocked!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fight stays on the outside here - Peramaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peramaki wants to clinch.
Peramaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jam swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A counter left hand to the body from Jam misses its target.
Peramaki wants to clinch.
Peramaki throws a looping overhand right but Jam ducks down to avoid it.
Jam keeps the fight on the outside.
Peramaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jam was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jam circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jam swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.#T4#
A big left from Jam misses.
Jam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peramaki blocks a jab.
Peramaki tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Jam tries to keep at a distance but Peramaki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jam is trying to force a seperation but Peramaki has the dominant position.
Jam is looking to break free of the clinch but Peramaki has double underhooks.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Jam forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Jam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peramaki wants to clinch.
It looked like Jam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toe Jam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jam 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 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: RISE 103: Romano v Kamara
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Peramaki cracks Dukic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Peramaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Dukic.#CL#
Peramaki has managed to clinch.
Dukic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Peramaki jumps into guard, dragging Dukic to the mat.
Peramaki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dukic trying to control the position from guard on top but Peramaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dukic tries to stand but Peramaki is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Peramaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukic wants to stand but Peramaki has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Dukic has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Peramaki to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dukic is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Peramaki pulls down on the head and he's put Dukic to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kimmo Peramaki!

Event: RISE 95: Axelsen v Kamara
Date: Sep 02, 2022

#R1#
Peramaki slips a jab and a cross from Cejka.
A jab from Cejka finds it's way through Peramaki's defenses.
A combination from Cejka does no damage.
Peramaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cejka throws out a loose jab but Peramaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Cejka circles away.
Cejka staying out of range there.
Cejka throws a hook but Peramaki blocks it.
Peramaki tries to counter with a clinch but Cejka shakes him off and moves away.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Cejka circles away.
Cejka misses with an uppercut. Peramaki saw that one coming.
Peramaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Cejka is having none of it.
Cejka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peramaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Cejka misses with a hook.
Peramaki wants to clinch.#CL2#
Peramaki instigates a clinch. #T1#
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cejka to keep the fight standing.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Cejka holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Cejka won't allow it.
Cestmir Cejka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Peramaki.
Peramaki fails to pull guard.
Peramaki misses with some punches.
Cejka lands with a light punch inside.
Peramaki jumps guard but Cejka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peramaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peramaki fails to pull guard.
Cejka lands a nice shot to the body.
Cejka lands with a left to the head.
Peramaki jumps guard but Cejka stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Cejka holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Cejka won't allow it.
Cejka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T2##BC#
Cejka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cejka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peramaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cejka.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cejka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Peramaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cejka swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.
Cejka jabs at Peramaki's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cejka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Peramaki has time to react.
Cejka misses with a hook.
Peramaki moves away from the strike by Cejka.
Cejka throws a shot to the body.
Peramaki tries to clinch up but Cejka circles away and keeps his distance.
Cejka throws a right and a left that Peramaki avoids nicely. #T3#
Cejka throws out a loose jab but Peramaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peramaki tries to counter with a clinch but Cejka shakes him off and moves away.
Cejka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cejka thuds a left hand into Peramaki's body.
Cejka lands with a straight right. Peramaki didn't see that one coming.
Peramaki slips a jab from Cejka.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cejka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Cejka misses the target.
Peramaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cejka misses with a looping left.
Peramaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cejka.
A jab from Peramaki finds it's way through Cejka's defenses.
A punch combination from Cejka misses.
A jab from Cejka misses.
Cejka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cejka swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.
Peramaki tries to clinch up.
Cestmir Cejka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peramaki looks to clinch
and Peramaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Cejka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cejka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cejka throws a hook but Peramaki blocks it.
Cejka swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.
Peramaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cejka tries to bum rush Peramaki with a series of wild strikes but Peramaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Peramaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cejka, pushing him back against the cage.
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peramaki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cejka seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Peramaki can turn it around.
Nice body punch from Cejka.
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
I was talking to Cejka's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cejka digs a right hand underneath Peramaki's ribcage. Peramaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cejka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cejka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cejka stalls.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cejka.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cestmir Cejka dominated that round.
That's time! Cejka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Peramaki wants to clinch but Cejka slips to the side
and Cejka counters with a one-two to the body.
Cejka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peramaki can do to turn this around?
Cejka misses with a series of wild punches.
Peramaki wants to counter the offense by Cejka and move into the clinch position.
Peramaki wants to clinch up but Cejka keeps it at a distance.
Peramaki is looking to clinch but Cejka is avoiding it.
Peramaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Cejka looks to land a combination but Peramaki avoids it well.
Cejka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cejka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cestmir Cejka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cejka lands a jab to the head. #ROC#Peramaki is rocked!
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cejka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peramaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cejka scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Peramaki takes the fight into the clinch.
Peramaki jumps guard but Cejka stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Cejka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Cejka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cestmir Cejka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Peramaki.
Peramaki jumps guard but Cejka stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cejka walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cejka throws a body punch but Peramaki moves out of range.
Peramaki ducks under a wild hook from Cejka.
Peramaki ducks under a wild hook from Cejka.
Cejka throws a body punch but Peramaki moves out of range.
Peramaki darts in trying to clinch
and Cejka counters with a nice uppercut.
Cejka fails to land with a series of punches.
Cejka throws the left hand but Peramaki avoids the punch easily.
Cejka swats away the attempt to clinch by Peramaki.
Peramaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cejka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2#
Peramaki clinches with his opponent.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Cejka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cejka lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Cejka manages to break the clinch.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Cejka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cestmir Cejka is winning the standup battle so far.
Cejka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cejka is looking to counter punch.
Cejka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Cejka circles away.
Cejka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Peramaki wants to counter with a clinch but Cejka pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peramaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cejka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cejka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cejka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Peramaki. Peramaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cejka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peramaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peramaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cejka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cejka throws a hook to the side of Peramaki's head but Peramaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Cejka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peramaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Peramaki wants to counter the offense by Cejka and move into the clinch position.
Cejka looks to land a left hand but Peramaki moved out of range nicely.
Cejka connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Peramaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cejka, pushing him back against the cage.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Cejka has him pressed against the cage.
Cejka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Peramaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cejka misses with a punch on the inside.
Cejka digs a right hand into Peramaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peramaki's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cejka.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Cejka holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Cejka manages to break the clinch.
Cejka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peramaki slips a straight right by Cejka.
Cejka missing with a left hand there. Peramaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cejka scores with a nice right hand.
Peramaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cejka throws out the jab.
Peramaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Peramaki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peramaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Cejka moves out of range.
Cejka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Peramakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Peramaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Cejka finish him?
Cejka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peramaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Peramaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Peramaki defending well as Cejka loads up on a big left hand.
Peramaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peramaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cejka manages to avoid it.
Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cejka cracks Peramaki with a good jab.
Cejka throws a hook but Peramaki avoids it easily.
Peramaki wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cestmir Cejka dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Cejka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cejka looks to land a left hand but Peramaki moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Cejka. Those never looked like landing.
Cejka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cejka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peramaki moves away.
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Cejka circles away.
Peramaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Cejka circles away.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Cejka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Cejka misses.
Peramaki tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cejka cracks Peramaki with an open hand slap.
Cejka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Peramaki closes the distance and clinches.#T1##BC#
Cejka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cejka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Cejka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cejka misses with a two punch combination.
Peramaki wants to clinch.
Cejka misses with a hook. Peramaki ducked under it nicely.
Peramaki wants to clinch.
Cejka keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Cejka gets tackled into the cage by Peramaki. Peramaki maintains the clinch.
Cestmir Cejka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Peramaki fails to pull guard.
Peramaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2##BC#
Cejka breaks from the clinch.
Cejka looks to land a combination but Peramaki avoids it well.
Peramaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Peramaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cejka throws a hook but Peramaki avoids it easily.
Peramaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cejka cracks Peramaki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Cejka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Cejka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cejka cracks Peramaki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cejka missing with a left hand there. Peramaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cejka throws a body shot but no joy.
Cejka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Peramaki at a distance.
Cejka looks to throw the jab but Peramaki is out of range.
Cejka throws a looping overhand right but Peramaki ducks down to avoid it.
Cejka throws a looping overhand right but Peramaki ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Peramaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cejka throws out the jab.
Cejka's corner calls for a 1-2. Cejka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cejka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peramaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Peramaki forces Cejka back against the cage and clinches.
Cejka lands with a light punch inside.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Cejka has him pressed against the cage.
Cestmir Cejka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Peramaki.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Cejka holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cejka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Peramaki jumps guard but Cejka stands there with Peramaki around his waist. Peramaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cejka.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cejka to keep the fight standing.
Cejka stalling.
Cejka misses with a punch to the body.
Cestmir Cejka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Peramaki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cejka walks away with a smile on his face. Peramaki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peramaki tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Peramaki rushes Cejka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Peramaki blocking some punches.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Cejka holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet.
Peramaki fails to pull guard.
Kimmo Peramaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cejka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cejka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peramaki jumps guard but Cejka turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cejka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peramakis head.
Cejka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cejka blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cestmir Cejka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cejka 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cestmir Cejka!

Event: RISE: Romano vs Peramaki
Date: Jul 29, 2022

#R1#
Peramaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been told by Romano's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Peramaki wants to clinch up but Romano keeps it at a distance.
Romano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #KD#
Romano cracks Peramaki with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Peramaki looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Romano finish him? #CUT#It looks like Kimmo Peramaki has been cut.
Romano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Romano keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Romano misses the target.
Kimmo Peramaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Romano circles away. #CL2#
Peramaki moves into the clinch.
Peramaki jumps guard but Romano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peramaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Peramaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Muenster Romano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Peramaki.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romano.
Romano scores with a shot to the side of Peramaki's head.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Romano has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Romano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Romano smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Peramaki rushes Romano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romano.
Romano tries a body shot but Peramaki blocks it.
Romano lands a shoulder strike.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Romano just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Romano.
Romano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Romano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Romano to keep the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Romano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Romano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Peramaki is rocked!#T2#
Romano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peramaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Romano finish him?
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Romano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Romano lands a nice shot to the body.
Peramaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Peramaki looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Romano.
Romano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peramaki or not.
Romano scores with a shot to the side of Peramaki's head.
Good body shot from Romano.
Romano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Romano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Romano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romano lands with a short head shot on the inside. #KD#
Romano drops Peramaki onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Peramaki is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Romano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Romano throws a big uppercut that drops Peramaki! More strikes from Romano and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Peramaki lies dazed against the cage as Romano celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muenster Romano!
Muenster Romano thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE X27
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Peramaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Peramaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Brillo.
Peramaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Brillo controls his hands. #TD2#
Peramaki jumps guard.
Brillo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brillo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peramaki's head.
Peramaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brillo connects with a couple of short punches.
Brillo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brillo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brillo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peramaki's head.#SUB2#
Brillo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brillo with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Brillo scoring with some ground and pound.
Brillo wants to control from the top but Peramaki keeps moving.
Brillo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brillo throws a big elbow that misses.
Brillo chips away with some ground and pound.
Brillo works over Peramaki with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Peramaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brillo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brillo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Peramaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brillo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2##SUB2#
Peramaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brillo defends well.
Brillo chips away with some ground and pound.
Brillo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Peramaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brillo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brillo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Peramaki looking for a guillotine here but Brillo defends easily.
Brillo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peramaki's head.#T3##SUB2#
Peramaki working for a triangle but Brillo defends it easily. #SUB2#
Peramaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brillo defends it easily.#SUB2#
Brillo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peramaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brillo has managed to get both his arms back between Peramaki's legs - danger averted.
Brillo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brillo with a nice head shot there.
Brillo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brillo chips away with some ground and pound.#T4##SUB2#
Peramaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brillo defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brillo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brillo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brillo's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for a guillotine here but Brillo defends easily. #SUB2#
Peramaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brillo defends it easily.
Brillo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peramaki's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amarillo Brillo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Brillo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Peramaki is looking for a sweep.
Brillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peramaki can do to turn this around?
Brillo scores with punches from side control.
Peramaki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brillo's best efforts.
Brillo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brillo lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brillo lands with a punch from half guard.
Brillo drops an elbow to the side of Peramaki's head. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brillo working Peramaki over with strikes. #T1#
Brillo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Peramaki wants to improve his position but Brillo is controlling well.
Brillo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Peramaki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Peramaki actively working from the bottom here.
Brillo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brillo 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. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Peramaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Peramaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brillo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Peramaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brillo pulls his head out easily.
Brillo trying to mount his opponent but Peramaki defends it.
Brillo 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.
Ground and pound from Brillo.
Brillo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brillo drops an elbow to the side of Peramaki's head. #ROC#Peramaki is rocked!#T3#
Peramaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brillo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Peramaki is still in real trouble! Can Brillo finish him?
Brillo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peramaki's head.
Peramaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Brillo working some strikes from top position.
Brillo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Peramaki has momentary wrist control but Brillo slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brillo trying to control but Peramaki is working from the bottom.
Brillo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Peramaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brillo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Brillo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brillo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brillo landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Peramaki working for a triangle but Brillo defends it easily.
Peramaki is breathing heavily.
Brillo landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amarillo Brillo dominated that second round.
That's time! Brillo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Peramaki is looking to clinch but Brillo is avoiding it. #CL2#
Peramaki clinches with his opponent.
Peramaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brillo backwards. #TD2#
Peramaki jumps into guard, dragging Brillo to the mat.
Brillo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brillo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brillo's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Brillo avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Peramaki is looking to cinch up a triangle. Brillo throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Peramaki's body to avoid the submission. Peramaki has instead reached around Brillo's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Peramaki arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kimmo Peramaki!

Event: RISE 58: Svyatogor v Kozlow
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Peramaki slips under a jab.
Peramaki is looking to counter the offense by Newsome and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Newsome gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Newsome forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Newsome to keep the fight standing.
Newsome is working Peramaki over against the cage.
Newsome lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Newsome lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards. #TD#
Peramaki jumps guard. #SUB#
Peramaki has his foot on Newsome's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Newsome works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Peramaki has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Newsome 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 Peramaki.
Peramaki is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
We've been hearing good reports from Peramaki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Newsome really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Peramaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Peramaki is working hard here to advance position.
Newsome tries to move into full mount but can't pass Peramaki's legs. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Peramaki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Peramaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peramaki is pressing down on Newsome's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Peramaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newsome doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newsome manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Newsome controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Peramaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newsome defends it easily.#T3##SUB#
Newsome avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Peramaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Peramaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Newsome is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Peramaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Peramaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Peramaki tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Peramaki looking for subs off his back but Newsome has passed one foot through into half guard.
Peramaki gets back to full guard.
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 Kimmo Peramaki will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Newsome holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Newsome to keep the fight standing.
Peramaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Peramaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newsome working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Newsome lands with a light punch inside.
Peramaki takes a shot to the head.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Newsome holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet.
Peramaki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newsome is working Peramaki over against the cage.
Newsome scores with a shot to the side of Peramaki's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newsome creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Newsome lands a hook that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Newsome smiles and moves away.
Peramaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newsome! But no joy.#T1#
Peramaki moves in looking to clinch but Newsome pushes him off.
Newsome looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Newsome works the jab nicely.
Newsome circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Peramaki tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Newsome wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darrell Newsome!
Darrell Newsome is the new welterweight champion!

Event: RISE 48: Gustavsson v Philippe
Date: Apr 03, 2022

#R1#
Peramaki wants to clinch up but Altieri keeps it at a distance.
Peramaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peramaki darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Altieri counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Altieri wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peramaki keeps working.
Altieri throwing shots but Peramaki is blocking nicely.
Peramaki is looking to get back to full guard here but Altieri has managed to pass to side control instead.
Peramaki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Altieri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peramaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Altieri has managed to get both his arms back between Peramaki's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Altieri wants to control from the top but Peramaki keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Peramaki is looking to cinch up a triangle. Altieri throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Peramaki's body to avoid the submission. Peramaki has instead reached around Altieri's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Peramaki arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kimmo Peramaki!
Kimmo Peramaki is the new welterweight champion!

Event: RISE 36: Ship v Kozlow
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Sonnen throws the left hand but Peramaki avoids the punch easily.
Sonnen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peramaki tries to counter with a clinch but Sonnen shakes him off and moves away.
Sonnen takes a swing at Peramaki's ribcage but misses.
Peramaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sonnen.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Sonnen circles away.
Peramaki wants to clinch.
Peramaki wants to clinch.#CL2#
Peramaki forces Sonnen back against the cage and clinches.
Sonnen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Peramaki just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Peramaki pulls guard effortlessly.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sonnen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sonnen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Sonnen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peramaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sonnen has managed to get both his arms back between Peramaki's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Peramaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sonnen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sonnen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Sonnen throws an elbow that misses. Peramaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sonnen's guard. Nice move by Peramaki!#REVB#
Sonnen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Sonnen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Peramaki uses it to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Peramaki is trying to get an arm triangle but Sonnen is defending well.
Sonnen manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Sonnen actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Peramaki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2##SUB2#
Peramaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Peramaki works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sonnen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Peramaki off and has taken his back!
Peramaki wants to escape the position.
Peramaki keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Peramaki tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sonnen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sonnen landing punches.
A nice elbow there by Sonnen.
Peramaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Peramaki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Sonnen.#ROC#Peramaki is rocked!
Peramaki is in a horrible position here. Sonnen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Peramaki is still in real trouble! Can Sonnen finish him?
Peramaki gets back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Sonnen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peramaki is pressing down on Sonnen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Peramaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Peramaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sonnen.
Sonnen passes Peramaki's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Peramaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sonnen pulls his head out easily.
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. Sonnen connects with a nice short shot to Peramaki's temple.
Sonnen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sonnen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Peramaki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Peramaki.#SUB2#
Sonnen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khamzat Sonnen 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#
Peramaki moves in looking to clinch but Sonnen pushes him off.
Sonnen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Peramaki walks into a stiff left hand from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Peramaki counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Sonnen tightens his grip and picks Peramaki up, before dumping him to the ground. Peramaki manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Peramaki is looking for a triangle but Sonnen pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Peramaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sonnen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sonnen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sonnen throwing strikes from guard but Peramaki blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Peramaki is looking for a triangle but Sonnen pushes his legs off easily.
Sonnen is looking to work some ground and pound but Peramaki has wrist control.
Sonnen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Sonnen distracts Peramaki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sonnen landing some decent shots from guard.
Sonnen distracts Peramaki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sonnen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sonnen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sonnen throws a big elbow that misses.
Sonnen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sonnen advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Peramaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sonnen pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sonnen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Sonnen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peramaki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sonnen. #T2#
Sonnen working over Peramaki with some ground and pound. Peramaki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Peramaki is looking for a sweep. Sonnen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Peramaki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sonnen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sonnen winds up and cracks Peramaki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sonnen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Peramaki is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Peramaki looking for submissions off his back.
Sonnen working the head and body with strikes.
Peramaki gets back to full guard.
Peramaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Peramaki has his foot on Sonnen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sonnen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Sonnen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peramaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sonnen has managed to get both his arms back between Peramaki's legs - danger averted.
Sonnen lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4##SUB2#
Peramaki is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sonnen has his hands clasped together but Peramaki extends and breaks Sonnen's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Peramaki.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kimmo Peramaki!

Event: RISE 27: Ship v Ihantala
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Bender throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Peramaki moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Bender's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bender throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Bender circles away.
Bender throws out a counter right but Peramaki avoids it with no problem.
Peramaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Bender circles away. #CL#
Peramaki gets a clinch. #BC2#
Bender breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peramaki tries to clinch there but Bender circles away.
Peramaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kimmo Peramaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bender keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Bender on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peramaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bender throws a hook but Peramaki blocks it.#CL#
Peramaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bender, pushing him back against the cage.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bender to keep the fight standing.
Bender lands with a short shot to the head. #T1##BC2#
Bender breaks from the clinch.
Peramaki tries to clinch but Bender moves away
enabling Bender to counter with a crisp jab.
Peramaki wants to clinch up but Bender keeps it at a distance.
Bender looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Peramaki moves in looking to clinch but Bender pushes him off.
Peramaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bender throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peramaki tries to counter by clinching up but Bender breaks away and moves out of range.
Bender keeps the fight on the outside.
Bender has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Peramaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bender was well out of range. Poor timing from Peramaki.
Peramaki wants to clinch up but Bender keeps it at a distance.
Bender throws out a counter right but Peramaki avoids it with no problem.
Bender circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Bender to counter with a crisp jab.
Bender misses with a wild body shot.
Bender throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Peramaki sizes up Bender with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Peramaki closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Peramaki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bender uses from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bender wants to get up but he can't break Peramaki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Peramaki is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bender frees his head nicely. Oh but Peramaki has switched to an armbar! Bender is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kimmo Peramaki!

Event: RISE 16: Half Assed v West
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Peramaki clobbers Mills with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD2#
Mills shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Peramaki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Peramaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Peramaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mills gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Peramaki has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mills doesn't defend quickly enough and Peramaki has managed to lock this one up! Can Mills escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Peramaki on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kimmo Peramaki!

Event: RISE 9: Chugman v Granger
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1##CL#
Peramaki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Newsome as the two fighters clinch.
Peramaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newsome lands a left hand.
Newsome lands with a left to the head.
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Newsome forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
I was talking to Peramaki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Peramaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Newsome to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Peramaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newsome lands an uppercut.
Peramaki misses with a punch to the body.
Peramaki takes a shot to the head.
Newsome lands a hook that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Newsome just stands there and leans against the cage.
Newsome gets through Peramaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Newsome on the inside.
Good body shot from Newsome.
A short body shot lands from Newsome as the two fighters clinch.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Newsome turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Newsome turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Peramaki is breathing heavily.
Peramaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T1#
Peramaki jumps guard but Newsome turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch.
Newsome lands a right hand.
Newsome is working Peramaki over against the cage.
Newsome has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Peramaki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Newsome can turn it around.
Newsome pushes Peramaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Newsome is working Peramaki over against the cage.
Newsome works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Newsome gets through Peramaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Newsome lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Newsome lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Newsome pushes Peramaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Newsome lands a body shot.
Newsome lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newsome throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Newsome is working Peramaki over against the cage.
Newsome lands a shoulder strike.
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Newsome. #ROC2#Peramaki is rocked!
Newsome lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Peramaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Newsome digs a right hand underneath Peramaki's ribcage. Peramaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Newsome.
Newsome lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Peramaki seems to have got his legs back now.
Newsome stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Newsome lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peramaki or not.
Newsome scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Newsome.
Newsome lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Peramaki.
Newsome makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Newsome working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Newsome.
Newsome digs a right hand into Peramaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peramaki's gas tank.
Newsome lands a body punch.
Newsome lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Newsome.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Newsome.
Newsome displaying some good clinch control by pressing Peramaki up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Newsome. #T3#
Newsome lands a hook that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Newsome lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Newsome.
Newsome lands a body shot.
Newsome lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Newsome scores with a nice short uppercut.
Newsome creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Peramaki with a big uppercut! Peramaki tries to clinch up but Newsome pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Peramaki to the mat! Peramaki covers up and Newsome unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Darrell Newsome!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2021

#R1#
Peramaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Terell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Peramaki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Terell is in Peramaki's guard.#SUB2#
Peramaki looking for a guillotine here but Terell defends easily.
Terell stays in close to Peramaki's body and controls the position.
Terell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Peramaki is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Peramaki is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Terell rolls with it to try and escape but Peramaki cranks on the arm and Terell is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kimmo Peramaki!

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