Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1093 Kurt v Wrecks
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Nuorempi lands with an uppercut that bounces Burnett off the cage and back into range.
Burnett misses with a lunging right hand
and Nuorempi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nuorempi takes a swing at Burnett's ribcage but misses.
Burnett throws a hook but Nuorempi blocks it.
Nuorempi feints the counter takedown.
Nuorempi misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Burnett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suutari Nuorempi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuorempi avoids the body shot from Burnett.
Nice shot by Nuorempi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi wants to counter the offense by Burnett and move into the clinch position.
Nuorempi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burnett was well out of range. Poor timing from Nuorempi.
Burnett throwing a counter right hand but Nuorempi manages to avoid it.
Burnett throws a looping overhand right but Nuorempi ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Nuorempi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nuorempi lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Nuorempi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nuorempi lands with a cross. #TD2#
Nuorempi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burnett looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuorempi tries to move to mount but Burnett blocks the move with his legs.
Nuorempi keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Nuorempi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burnett has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nuorempi laying and praying for a moment but Burnett takes advantage and regains half guard. #T2#
Nuorempi wants to pass the guard but Burnett is defending well.
Burnett wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Nuorempi wants to work for an arm triangle but Burnett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burnett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burnett has his hands on Nuorempi's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Nuorempi stays in close to Burnett's body and controls the position.
Nuorempi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nuorempi advances to half guard.
Nuorempi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nuorempi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nuorempi wants to take a breather but Burnett is having none of it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Burnett trying to control from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nuorempi trying to mount his opponent but Burnett defends it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burnett misses with an uppercut
and Burnett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Nuorempi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Burnett trying to hold on to Nuorempi's head to control him but Nuorempi postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuorempi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Suutari Nuorempi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nuorempi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burnett is looking to counter punch.
Nuorempi slips under a jab from Burnett.
Nuorempi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Burnett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi fails to land the takedown.
Burnett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nuorempi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burnett.
Nuorempi misses with a wild body shot.
Burnett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi scores with a jab to the body.
Suutari Nuorempi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nuorempi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Burnett throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Nuorempi misses with a double jab.
Burnett misses with a hook
and Nuorempi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burnett misses with a right hand
and Nuorempi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nuorempi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burnett.
Burnett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nuorempi misses with a shot to the body
and Burnett counters with a straight right hand.
Burnett walks into a straight right hand from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi thuds his right hand into Burnett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nuorempi throws an off balance right hand
and Burnett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2##CL2#
Nuorempi closes the distance and pushes Burnett back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Burnett.
Burnett struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuorempi controls his hands.
Nuorempi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuorempi blocks a body shot from Burnett.
Burnett lands with a right to the head.
Burnett blocks an uppercut.
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burnett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burnett.
Nuorempi tries a body shot but Burnett blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burnett.
Burnett tries a body shot but Nuorempi blocks it.
Nuorempi blocks an uppercut.
Nuorempi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burnett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nuorempi.
Burnett lands a left hand.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Burnett controls his hands.
Burnett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nuorempi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burnett struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuorempi controls his hands.
Burnett tries a body shot but Nuorempi blocks it. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Burnett.
Burnett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burnett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuorempi's elbow.
Burnett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burnett blocks a body shot from Nuorempi.
Burnett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burnett can't find room to land a body shot as Nuorempi controls the action.
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burnett's elbow.
Burnett blocks a body shot from Nuorempi.
Burnett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Burnett - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burnett.
Nuorempi blocking some punches.
Burnett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Burnett's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nuorempi tries a body shot but Burnett blocks it.
Nice body punch from Nuorempi - that landed with a thud.
Burnett scores with a shoulder strike.
Burnett struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuorempi controls his hands.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Burnett controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Burnett.
A short right from Burnett.
Burnett tries to work over Nuorempi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burnett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nuorempi swings wildly with an uppercut but Burnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burnett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burnett scores with a shot to the side of Nuorempi's head.
Burnett blocks a body shot from Nuorempi.
Khalil Burnett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burnett lands a left hand.
Burnett lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Burnett.
Nuorempi throws a punch but it's blocked by Burnett.
Burnett can't find room to land a body shot as Nuorempi controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Burnett fails to land.
Burnett tries to throw a body punch but Nuorempi avoids it by throwing Burnett back against the cage.
Burnett lands with a light punch inside.
Nuorempi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nuorempi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nuorempi misses with the head strike.
Nuorempi throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khalil Burnett dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Burnett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nuorempi misses with a punch on the inside.
Nuorempi tries to throw a body punch but Burnett avoids it by throwing Nuorempi back against the cage.
Nuorempi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burnett backwards.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Burnett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burnett misses with the head strike.
Burnett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nuorempi misses with a body punch.
Burnett struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuorempi controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burnett.
Burnett struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuorempi controls his hands.
Nuorempi tries to throw a body punch but Burnett avoids it by throwing Nuorempi back against the cage.
Nuorempi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nuorempi.
Burnett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nuorempi prevents a body shot from Burnett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuorempi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burnett pulls his leg out and moves away.
Burnett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Burnett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nuorempi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nuorempi moves away from the strike by Burnett.
Nuorempi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nuorempi swats away the attempt to clinch by Burnett.
Nuorempi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nuorempi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Burnett is looking to clinch but Nuorempi is avoiding it.
Burnett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nuorempi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nuorempi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Burnett misses with a body shot.
Nuorempi goes for a double leg but Burnett avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burnett continues to drive forward.
Nuorempi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burnett.
A left and a right from Nuorempi both land. Nice combination.
Nuorempi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Burnett ducks under a wild hook from Nuorempi.
Burnett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nuorempi.
Nuorempi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Burnett defends it well.
Nuorempi takes a swing at Burnett's ribcage but misses.
Burnett is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice straight punches there by Burnett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burnett.
Nuorempi walks into a stiff left hand from Burnett.#ROC#Nuorempi is rocked!#CL#
Burnett closes the distance and clinches.
Nuorempi is still on wobbly legs! Can Burnett finish him?
Burnett scores with a shot to the side of Nuorempi's head.
Still in the clinch, Burnett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burnett throws a big uppercut that drops Nuorempi! More strikes from Burnett and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nuorempi lies dazed against the cage as Burnett celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalil Burnett!

Event: GAMMA#1090 Janko v Milo
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Li Citra closes the distance and pushes Nuorempi back into the cage.
Li Citra throws a head punch that misses.
Li Citra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Li Citra throws a head punch that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Nuorempi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nuorempi blocking some punches.
Nuorempi lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#It looks like Luca Li Citra has been cut.
Li Citra misses with the head strike.
Nuorempi blocks an uppercut.
Li Citra lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Li Citra.
Nuorempi tries to work over Li Citra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Nuorempi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Li Citra regains guard immediately.
Nuorempi won't allow Li Citra to get back to his feet.
Nuorempi wants to control from the top but Li Citra keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li Citra wants to stand and escape but Nuorempi is having none of it. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Li Citra manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Nuorempi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nuorempi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Li Citra throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuorempi.
Li Citra lands with a light punch inside.
Li Citra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li Citra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li Citra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Li Citra swings wildly with an uppercut but Nuorempi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuorempi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nuorempi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Li Citra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuorempi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Li Citra tries to throw a body punch but Nuorempi avoids it by throwing Li Citra back against the cage.
Li Citra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Li Citra tries to work over Nuorempi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Li Citra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nuorempi backwards.
Li Citra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Li Citra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Li Citra misses with the head strike.
Nuorempi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li Citra blocks a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nuorempi misses with some punches.
Nuorempi lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Li Citra misses with the head strike.
Nuorempi pushes Li Citra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuorempi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li Citra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li Citra's elbow.
Nuorempi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nuorempi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nuorempi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Li Citra controls his hands.
Nuorempi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Li Citra fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li Citra.
Li Citra lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nuorempi throws a head punch that misses.
Nuorempi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Li Citras head. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nuorempi.
Li Citra lands a hook that snaps the head of Nuorempi backwards.
Li Citra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi gets through Li Citra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nuorempi throws a punch but it's blocked by Li Citra.
Li Citra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Li Citra throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li Citra.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Li Citra prevents a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands a body shot.
Nuorempi wants to take the fight to the mat but Li Citra manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nuorempi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nuorempi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi prevents a body shot from Li Citra.
Nuorempi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Li Citra backwards.
Nuorempi cracks Li Citra with a nice body shot.
Nuorempi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li Citra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuorempi lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Li Citra has a couple of punches blocked by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nuorempi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Li Citra controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nuorempi.
Nuorempi tries to throw a body punch but Li Citra avoids it by throwing Nuorempi back against the cage.
Li Citra working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nuorempi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Li Citras head.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Li Citra controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
Li Citra misses with the head strike.
Nuorempi working aggressively here.
Li Citra misses with a body punch.
Li Citra gets underhooks to prevent Nuorempi's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suutari Nuorempi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li Citra misses with some punches.
Nuorempi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Li Citra as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Li Citra fails to land.
Nuorempi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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 Suutari Nuorempi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luca Li Citra's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Li Citra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nuorempi attempts a counter takedown but Li Citra avoids it well and moves away.
Nuorempi ducks right into an uppercut from Li Citra.
Li Citra explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nuorempi slips under a jab from Li Citra.
Nuorempi tries to counter with a takedown but Li Citra is quick to defend against it.
A big left from Li Citra misses. #TD#
Li Citra gets caught napping as Nuorempi dives in and scores a takedown. Li Citra manages to retain guard.
Li Citra is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nuorempi is controlling him.
Nuorempi tries to free his leg and advance position but Li Citra is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Li Citra kicks Nuorempi off and gets to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Li Citra misses the target.
Li Citra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Li Citra.#T1#
Nuorempi dives in for a single leg takedown but Li Citra sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nuorempi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nuorempi lands a shot to the body.
Li Citra tries to work over Nuorempi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Nuorempi - that landed with a thud.
Li Citra is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Li Citra.
Nuorempi throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Li Citra.
Li Citra swings wildly with an uppercut but Nuorempi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuorempi blocks an uppercut.
Li Citra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuorempi's elbow.
Nuorempi tries a body shot but Li Citra blocks it.
Nuorempi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nuorempi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Li Citra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nuorempi digs a right hand underneath Li Citra's ribcage. Li Citra let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nuorempi scores with a shot to the side of Li Citra's head.
Li Citra lands a right hand.
Nuorempi digs a right hand into Li Citra's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Li Citra's gas tank. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Li Citra fails to land.
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li Citra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Li Citra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Li Citra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li Citra lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Nuorempi has Li Citra pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nuorempi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Li Citra tumbling to the mat - Nuorempi dives into Li Citra's guard.
Li Citra keeping moving, preventing Nuorempi from controlling successfully.
Nuorempi controlling from the top position.
Nuorempi tries to free his leg and advance position but Li Citra is retaining full guard. #T3#
Nuorempi scoring with some ground and pound.
Nuorempi wants to pass the guard but Li Citra is keeping the position.
Nuorempi is working hard here to advance position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Li Citra moves into range and clinches up with Nuorempi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Li Citra.
Nuorempi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuorempi can't find room to land a body shot as Li Citra controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Li Citra.
Li Citra misses with a body punch.
Li Citra working aggressively here.
Nuorempi can't find room to land a body shot as Li Citra controls the action.
Li Citra throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuorempi.
Li Citra misses with the head strike.
Li Citra lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li Citra.
Li Citra working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Li Citra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li Citra's elbow.
Nuorempi tries to work over Li Citra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luca Li Citra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luca Li Citra's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A shot to the body from Li Citra misses
and Nuorempi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Li Citra throws an off balance right hand
and Nuorempi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Li Citra thinking.
Nuorempi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Li Citra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Li Citra tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nuorempi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Li Citra clinches with his opponent.
Li Citra lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi pushes Li Citra back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nuorempi throws a punch but it's blocked by Li Citra.
Nuorempi lands with a right to the head.
Li Citra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Li Citra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nuorempi tries to throw a body punch but Li Citra avoids it by throwing Nuorempi back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Nuorempi.
Luca Li Citra seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Nuorempi as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Nuorempi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nuorempi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Li Citra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Li Citra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuorempi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Li Citra is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nuorempi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Li Citra backwards.
Li Citra throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuorempi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Li Citra.
A short body shot lands from Li Citra as the two fighters clinch.
Li Citra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Li Citra lands with a light punch inside.
Nuorempi works on Li Citra's body with a couple of short punches.
Nuorempi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Li Citras head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li Citra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuorempi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Li Citra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nuorempi works on Li Citra's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Li Citra lands a shoulder strike.
Nuorempi pushes Li Citra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuorempi blocking some punches.
Nuorempi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nuorempi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuorempi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Li Citra or not.
Nuorempi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Li Citra has a couple of punches blocked by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Li Citra is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suutari Nuorempi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li Citra working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Li Citra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Li Citra throws a head punch that misses.
Li Citra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nuorempi lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Nuorempi blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Nuorempi.
Li Citra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Li Citra fails to land.
Nuorempi lands with a short shot to the head.
Li Citra has a couple of punches blocked by Nuorempi.
Li Citra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Li Citra takes a shot to the head.
Nuorempi misses with a body punch.
Nuorempi lands with a light punch inside.
Li Citra prevents a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi blocks an uppercut.
Nuorempi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Li Citra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuorempi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuorempi lands a left hand.
Li Citra blocks a body shot from Nuorempi.
Li Citra lands a nice uppercut.
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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Li Citra.
A short uppercut from Nuorempi. #T4#
Li Citra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Li Citra swings wildly with an uppercut but Nuorempi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li Citra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuorempi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li Citra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nuorempi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Li Citra throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
Li Citra struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuorempi controls his hands.
Li Citra working aggressively here.
Li Citra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nuorempi backwards.
Nuorempi lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Li Citra controls his hands.
Li Citra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuorempi misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Suutari Nuorempi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nuorempi 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GAMMA#1084 Janko v Bora
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1##CL#
Nuorempi moves into the clinch.
Nuorempi lands with a left to the head.
Rosa misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rosa.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nuorempi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rosa looks winded!
Nuorempi pushes Rosa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuorempi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rosa backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Nuorempi.
Nuorempi is leaning against Rosa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nuorempi works on Rosa's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi cracks Rosa with a nice body shot.
Nuorempi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nuorempi can't find room to land a body shot as Rosa controls the action.
Nuorempi pushes Rosa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuorempi lands with a left to the head.
Rosa prevents a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike.
Nuorempi pushes Rosa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuorempi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nuorempi lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Nuorempi - that landed with a thud.
Nuorempi lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Nuorempi scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Rosa is rocked!
Nuorempi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nuorempi presses Rosa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi lands with a short shot to the head.
Rosa is still on wobbly legs! Can Nuorempi finish him?
Nuorempi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rosa blocking some punches.
Nuorempi misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Nuorempi.
A head punch on the inside from Nuorempi fails to land.
Nuorempi misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nuorempi.
Nuorempi throws a head punch that misses.
Nuorempi throws a head punch that misses.
Nuorempi swings wildly with an uppercut but Rosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuorempi lands a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Nuorempi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
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!
Nuorempi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Nuorempi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Nuorempi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rosa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nuorempi. #SUB#
Nuorempi is trying for a kimura here. Rosa looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nuorempi wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Suutari Nuorempi!
Suutari Nuorempi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#1076 Bond v Rose
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
A slow jab from Nuorempi misses its intended target.
Nuorempi slips under a jab.
Nuorempi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nuorempi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nuorempi misses the body punch
and River counters with a good, hard body kick but Nuorempi shrugs it off.
Nuorempi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River .
River swings away with a leg kick that misses.
River misses with a body kick.
Nuorempi moves out of range of the body kick.
Nuorempi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nuorempi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River seems to be stalking Nuorempi here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Nuorempi drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Clint River !
A relieved looking Clint River 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: GAMMA#1067 River v Hanson
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
Nuorempi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nuorempi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nuorempi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reemer.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nuorempi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Reemer tries to bum rush Nuorempi with a series of wild strikes but Nuorempi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reemer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nuorempi but Nuorempi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reemer tries to move into range but Nuorempi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've been told by Reemer's head coaches at GAMMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nuorempi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reemer has time to react.
Reemer fails with the takedown.
Reemer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reemer avoids the body shot from Nuorempi.
Reemer sizes up Nuorempi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Reemer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reemer controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Reemer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nuorempi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nuorempi wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reemer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nuorempi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reemer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Reemer throwing strikes from guard but Nuorempi blocks nicely.
Nuorempi keeping moving, preventing Reemer from controlling successfully.
Nuorempi seems keen to control Reemer's posture.
Nuorempi looking to control. #T2#
Nuorempi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reemer is one step ahead there.
Reemer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reemer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Reemer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reemer pushes down on Nuorempi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Nuorempi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reemer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nuorempi is staying active underneath Reemer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reemer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reemer working the head and body with strikes.
Nuorempi wants to control but Reemer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Reemer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Reemer is nestled in close to Nuorempi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nuorempi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nuorempi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reemer 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.
Nuorempi trying to control the position.
Reemer wants to control from the top but Nuorempi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nuorempi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reemer defends well.
Reemer is in close to Nuorempi's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Nuorempi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reemer defends well.
Reemer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nuorempi's head.#T4#
Reemer postures up.
Reemer throws a big right hand that misses.
Reemer controlling from the top position.
Reemer throwing strikes but missing.
Nuorempi keeping moving, preventing Reemer from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nuorempi has his foot on Reemer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reemer works his way back into a safe position though.
Nuorempi being controlled here, momentarily.
Reemer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hole Reemer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Reemer scores with a kick to the body.
Reemer looks to land a left hand but Nuorempi moved out of range nicely.
Nuorempi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reemer. Reemer obviously looking to wear him down.
Reemer throws a jab when Nuorempi was well out of range.
Reemer cracks Nuorempi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nuorempi cracks Reemer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Reemer looks to land a left hand but Nuorempi moved out of range nicely.
Reemer swings widly with a right hand
and Nuorempi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nuorempi tries to bum rush Reemer with a series of wild strikes but Reemer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hole Reemer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reemer misses with a looping left.
Reemer avoids the body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi throws a shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Reemer.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Reemer sends Nuorempi down but not out. Reemer dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#Nuorempi is rocked!
Nuorempi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nuorempi is still in real trouble! Can Reemer finish him?
Reemer scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Nuorempi is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Reemer can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hole Reemer!
Hole Reemer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: GAMMA#1057 Hawk v Dustfinger
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Emu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nuorempi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emu.
Nuorempi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nuorempi shoots for a takedown but Emu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Emu tries to counter with a takedown but Nuorempi is quick to defend against it.
Emu misses with a wild body shot.
Emu looks to land a left hand but Nuorempi moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Emu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nuorempi!
Nuorempi tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nuorempi keeps working.
Nuorempi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Emu tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1##SUB#
Emu swings around for an armbar but Nuorempi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Emu's guard.
Nuorempi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Nuorempi 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.
Emu is trying to keep Nuorempi in close.
Nuorempi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Emu's guard.
Emu controlling the position for now.
Nuorempi not doing much here. #T2#
Nuorempi wants to pass to mount but Emu is defending the position.
Emu keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nuorempi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Emu wants to improve his position but Nuorempi is controlling well.
Emu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Emu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Emu seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3##SUB#
Nuorempi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nuorempi stays in close to Emu's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Donk. Nuorempi catches Emu right on the button with a cross.
Nuorempi lands a jab to Emu's midsection.
Emu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Emu misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Nuorempi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Nuorempi won't allow Emu to sweep him here.
Nuorempi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Emu working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nuorempi has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Suutari Nuorempi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nuorempi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nuorempi moves forwards but Emu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Emu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Emu scores with a hook.
Emu throws a leg kick
and Nuorempi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nuorempi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nuorempi misses with a hook.
Nuorempi lands a right hook to the body.
Emu throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Nuorempi counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Emu.
Emu throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Nuorempi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emu moves away.
Suutari Nuorempi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emu cracks a nice hook into Nuorempi's ribs.
Emu lands a glancing blow to the side of Nuorempi's head.
Nuorempi misses with a hook. Emu ducked under it nicely.
Emu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nuorempi was well out of range. Poor timing from Emu.
It seemed like Nuorempi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Emu misses with a hook. Nuorempi ducked under it nicely.
Emu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Limu Emu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuorempi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Emu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nuorempi's knee momentarily.
Nuorempi throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Emu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nuorempi is looking for a sweep. Emu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Emu controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Emu there. #T2#
Nuorempi is looking for a sweep. Emu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuorempi moves into full guard.
Limu Emu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Emu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nuorempi controlling the position.#SUB2#
Nuorempi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Our spies down at at Patskun tappelukoulu inform us that Nuorempi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Emu wants to pass the guard but Nuorempi is keeping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Emu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Emu works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Nuorempi is defending against the submission attempts here by Emu.
Nuorempi wants to control but Emu is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nuorempi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Emu is staying active.
Emu trying to control from half guard but Nuorempi is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuorempi throws a body shot but no joy.
Emu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nuorempi moves away.
Emu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nuorempi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Limu Emu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nuorempi throws a shot to the body.
Nuorempi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Emu throwing a counter right hand but Nuorempi manages to avoid it.
Nuorempi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Emu takes a swing at Nuorempi's ribcage but misses.
Emu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nuorempi was well out of range. Poor timing from Emu.
Nuorempi clobbers Emu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nuorempi is looking to clinch.
Nuorempi lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi throws a body punch but Emu moves out of range.
Nuorempi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nuorempi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Nuorempi misses with an uppercut.
Nuorempi scores with a hook to the body. Emu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nuorempi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Emu sizes up Nuorempi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Emu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Emu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi stuffs the takedown.
Emu misses with a body shot.
Nuorempi with a jab.
Nuorempi scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Nuorempi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Emu lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nuorempi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Emu eats them both and turns towards Nuorempi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Limu Emu has been cut.
Nuorempi throws the left hand but Emu avoids the punch easily.
Emu scores with a jab.
Emu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nuorempi counters with a nice uppercut.
Nuorempi scores with a nice head shot.
Emu connects with a body shot.
Emu swinging wildly here.
Nuorempi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Nuorempi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Emu lands a right hook to the body.
Emu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Emu throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Nuorempi moves into the clinch.
Nuorempi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emu working hard to break the clinch.
Emu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Emu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nuorempi wants to take the fight to the mat but Emu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Emu misses with the head strike.
Emu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nuorempi backwards.
Emu is pressed up against the cage. Nuorempi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Emu down to the mat. Emu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Emu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nuorempi.
Emu throws a looping overhand right but Nuorempi ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Nuorempi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nuorempi throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Emu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nuorempi keeping moving, preventing Emu from controlling successfully.
Nuorempi is pulling down on Emu's head. It's preventing any offense from Emu, at least for the moment.
Emu trying to control the position from guard on top but Nuorempi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Suutari Nuorempi.
I think Nuorempi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: GAMMA#1049 Robson v Tai
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Nuorempi misses with a takedown attempt - Tomson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nuorempi scores with a nice strike.
Tomson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nuorempi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tomson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tomson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nuorempi misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi connects with a body shot that sends Tomson's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi swings for the body but Tomson moves out of range. #T1#
Nuorempi misses with a body shot
and Tomson counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Suutari Nuorempi has been cut.
Tomson swings widly with a right hand
and Nuorempi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nuorempi is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Tomson just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Nuorempi has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tom Tomson!

Event: GAMMA#1041 Hawk v Cross
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Wolf staying out of range there.
Wolf shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nuorempi looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolf is just out of range.
Wolf 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.
Nuorempi misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Wolf misses.
Nuorempi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nuorempi just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body punch from Nuorempi.
Wolf misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi lands with a cross. #TD#
Nuorempi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wolf is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Nuorempi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wolf knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Nuorempi is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Wolf has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Nuorempi is in a lot of trouble! Wolf is straining to finish and he's done it! Nuorempi taps out! Amazing!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aaron Wolf!
Our winner, Aaron Wolf, 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: SPPS Evolution 10
Date: Jan 12, 2024

#R1#
Cleever fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nuorempi manages to avoid it.
Nuorempi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nuorempi moves out of range as Cleever throws a body kick.
Nuorempi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cleever throws a nice looking combination but Nuorempi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A cross from Nuorempi lands.
Cleever throws a right hand that misses
and Nuorempi counters with a stiff right hand.
Cleever connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nuorempi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cleever throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Miet Cleever 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.
Nuorempi scores with a shot to the body.
Cleever takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nuorempi scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Cleever looks to land a right hand but Nuorempi moved out of range.
Nuorempi feints the counter takedown.
Nuorempi misses with an uppercut. Cleever saw that one coming.
It looked like Cleever wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cleever pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nuorempi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cleever defends it well.
Cleever fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Suutari Nuorempi has been cut.
Cleever swings for the body but Nuorempi moves out of range.
Cleever ducks under a wild hook from Nuorempi.
Cleever appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Cleever closes the distance and pushes Nuorempi back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Cleever scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Cleever.
Cleever blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cleever has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nuorempi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleever lands an elbow inside that Nuorempi shrugs off.
Nuorempi lands a body shot. #T2#
Nuorempi tries a body shot but Cleever blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi is trying to drag Cleever to the mat but Cleever just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuorempi blocks an elbow strike from Cleever.
Nuorempi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cleever misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Cleever pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cleever tries to land a leg kick but Nuorempi saw it coming and moves away.
Cleever displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nuorempi throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Cleever on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nuorempi misses with an uppercut.
Cleever fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nuorempi just manages to avoid it.
Cleever comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nuorempi throws a nice looking combination but Cleever bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Nuorempi has closed the distance and engaged Cleever in a clinch. #T3#
Cleever scores with a hook to the body.
Cleever struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuorempi controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nuorempi.
Cleever pushes Nuorempi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cleever.
Cleever can't find room to land a body shot as Nuorempi controls the action.
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike.
Cleever tries a knee to the head but Nuorempi blocks it.
Cleever tries to throw a body punch but Nuorempi avoids it by throwing Cleever back against the cage.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Cleever misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Cleever.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nuorempi.
Cleever swings wildly with an uppercut but Nuorempi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cleever blocks a body shot from Nuorempi.
Cleever is trying to break the clinch but Nuorempi has him pressed against the cage.
Cleever creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nuorempi's defenses.
Cleever working aggressively here. #T4#
Cleever is working Nuorempi over against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cleever throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nuorempi pushes Cleever back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Cleever breaks from the clinch.
Cleever fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cleever takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cleever misses with an uppercut.
Nuorempi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cleever defends it well.
Cleever thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cleever throws a solid leg kick but Nuorempi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cleever.
Cleever's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nuorempi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cleever scrambles back to his feet.
Cleever uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi avoids the body shot from Cleever.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miet Cleever dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Suutari Nuorempi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nuorempi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nuorempi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cleever throws a sloppy head kick and Nuorempi moves out of range easily.
Nuorempi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cleever at a distance.
Cleever moves out of range of the strikes.
Cleever thows a leg kick but Nuorempi checks it #TD2#
and Nuorempi counters with a shoot takedown. Cleever fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuorempi won't allow Cleever to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nuorempi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nuorempi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cleever tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cleever is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Nuorempi postures up.
Cleever keeping moving, preventing Nuorempi from controlling successfully.
Cleever is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nuorempi wants to pass the guard but Cleever is keeping the position.
Cleever being controlled here, momentarily.
Nuorempi stops Cleever from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nuorempi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cleever can pounce on him. #CL#
Cleever instigates a clinch. #T2#
Nuorempi swings wildly with an uppercut but Cleever uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nuorempi misses with a body punch.
Miet Cleever has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nuorempi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Nuorempi fails to land.
Cleever lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cleever.
Nuorempi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Cleever controls his hands.
Cleever fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi tries to work over Cleever's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nuorempi lands an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Miet Cleever has been cut.
Cleever swings wildly with an uppercut but Nuorempi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cleever fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cleever lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nuorempi avoids a wild elbow strike from Cleever.
Nuorempi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nuorempi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Cleever. #T3#
Cleever pushes Nuorempi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Nuorempi fails to land.
Cleever blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Cleever breaks from the clinch.
Cleever misses with a hook
enabling Nuorempi to counter with a crisp jab.
Cleever slips a straight right by Nuorempi.
Cleever lands a really nice looking cross but Nuorempi seems unphased.
Nuorempi jabs at Cleever's body.
Nuorempi blocks a head kick by Cleever.
No joy there for Cleever, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cleever misses with a looping right.#T4#
No luck for Nuorempi with that takedown attempt.
Cleever throws a series of punches but Nuorempi avoids them all with ease.
Nuorempi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cleever throws out a leg kick but Nuorempi moves out of range and Cleever only half commits.
Nuorempi feints the counter takedown.
Cleever takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nuorempi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nuorempi misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nuorempi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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 Miet Cleever will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Cleever lands with a right hand.
Cleever throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nuorempi sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Cleever gets tackled into the cage by Nuorempi. Nuorempi maintains the clinch.
Cleever tries to break the clinch but Nuorempi is controlling the position.
Cleever working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cleever.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cleever.
Nuorempi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cleever lands a nice shot to the body.
Cleever misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleever tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuorempi lands a right hand. #T1#
Nuorempi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi blocks an elbow strike from Cleever.
Nuorempi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cleever can't find room to land a body shot as Nuorempi controls the action.
Cleever swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cleever's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nuorempi tries to work over Cleever's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cleever swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuorempi working aggressively here.
Cleever throws an elbow but it misses.
Cleever misses with an elbow strike.
Nuorempi throws a head punch that misses.
Nuorempi misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Nuorempi. #BC#
Cleever escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nuorempi is looking to clinch.
Cleever connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Cleever tries to clinch up but Nuorempi circles away and keeps his distance.
Cleever is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nuorempi moves away from the strike by Cleever.
Nuorempi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuorempi throws a shot to the body.
Cleever thows a leg kick but Nuorempi checks it
and Nuorempi counters with a stiff right hand.
Cleever ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cleever takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cleever takes a swing at Nuorempi's ribcage but misses.
Nuorempi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3##CL#
Cleever pushes Nuorempi up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cleever.
Cleever lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cleever tries a body shot but Nuorempi blocks it.
Nuorempi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nuorempi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nuorempi lands a nice uppercut.
Nuorempi misses with a body punch.
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cleever blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cleever tries a body shot but Nuorempi blocks it.
Nuorempi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cleever lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuorempi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cleever pushes off an throws an elbow but Nuorempi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nuorempi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cleever digs a right hand underneath Nuorempi's ribcage. Nuorempi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nuorempi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Cleever presses Nuorempi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cleever scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Cleever as the two fighters clinch.
Cleever goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cleever works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cleever misses with a punch to the body.
Nuorempi can't find room to land a body shot as Cleever controls the action.
Nuorempi blocks a body shot from Cleever.
Cleever goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nuorempi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nuorempi can't find room to land a body shot as Cleever controls the action.
Cleever lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nuorempi backwards.
Cleever lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nuorempi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nuorempi misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cleever fails to land.
Cleever goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cleever pushes off an throws an elbow but Nuorempi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Miet Cleever did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Cleever's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Cleever scores with the left hand. Nuorempi knows he should have avoided that one.
Cleever lands the left hand.
Nuorempi throws a lazy right hand but Cleever sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nuorempi slips under a jab.#CL2#
Nuorempi has managed to clinch.
Nuorempi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cleever is leaning against Nuorempi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleever misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cleever gets through Nuorempi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Nuorempi is rocked!
Nuorempi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cleever can't find room to land a body shot as Nuorempi controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Cleever.
Nuorempi tries to work over Cleever's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nuorempi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Cleever struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuorempi controls his hands.
Cleever misses with a body punch.
Cleever throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cleever blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Cleever.
Cleever goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cleever cracks Nuorempi with a nice body shot.
Cleever lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nuorempi is still on wobbly legs! Can Cleever finish him?
Cleever has Nuorempi pressed against the cage. He pushes Nuorempi back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Cleever throws a beautiful elbow that sends Nuorempi crashing to the floor! Cleever piles on the pressure with more strikes! Nuorempi is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miet Cleever!
Miet Cleever is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Miet Cleever thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SPPS Evolution 6
Date: Dec 15, 2023

#R1#
Lehtola tries to bum rush Nuorempi with a series of wild strikes but Nuorempi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nuorempi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lehtola sprawls and moves away.
Nuorempi just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi is looking to counter punch.
We've been hearing reports that Nuorempi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lehtola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nuorempi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Lehtola does it's job there.
Lehtola misses with a looping left.
Nuorempi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nuorempi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lehtola was well out of range. Poor timing from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Nuorempi clinches up with Lehtola and pushes him back against the cage.
Nuorempi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lehtola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lehtola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lehtola blocks a body shot from Nuorempi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nuorempi.
Nuorempi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Nuorempi digs a right hand into Lehtola's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lehtola's gas tank.
Lehtola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
A shot in the inside from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lehtola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nuorempi backwards.
Lehtola pushes Nuorempi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuorempi scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lehtola.
Lehtola is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nuorempi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nuorempi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nuorempi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nuorempi goes for a takedown attempt but Lehtola pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suutari Nuorempi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lehtola looks to land a combination but Nuorempi avoids it well.
Lehtola misses with a hook
and Nuorempi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nuorempi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lehtola at a distance. #T2#
Lehtola throws a hook but Nuorempi avoids it easily.
A jab from Nuorempi misses.
Lehtola throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nuorempi blocks a body shot from Lehtola.
Nuorempi misses with a body punch.
Lehtola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nuorempi lands a hook that snaps the head of Lehtola backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lehtola.
A head punch on the inside from Lehtola fails to land.
Nuorempi is leaning against Lehtola and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lehtola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lehtola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lehtola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nuorempi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Nuorempi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lehtola throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuorempi.
Lehtola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nuorempi misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi tries a body shot but Lehtola blocks it.
Nuorempi lands a left hand.
Lehtola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Nuorempi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nuorempi scores with a shoulder strike.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Lehtola blocks a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nice body punch from Nuorempi - that landed with a thud.
Lehtola looks winded!
Nuorempi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lehtola backwards.
A short right from Nuorempi on the inside.
Lehtola prevents a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuorempi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lehtola tries a body shot but Nuorempi blocks it. #T4#
Nuorempi lands a hook that snaps the head of Lehtola backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nuorempi misses with some punches.
Nuorempi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lehtola backwards.
Nuorempi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lehtola misses with a body punch.
Nuorempi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nuorempi lands a nice shot to the body.
Lehtola misses with a body punch.
Nuorempi lands a hook that snaps the head of Lehtola backwards. #ROC#Lehtola is rocked!
Nuorempi lands with a light punch inside.
Lehtola is still on wobbly legs! Can Nuorempi finish him?
Nuorempi lands a big right hand that drops Lehtola! The killer instinct kicks in and Nuorempi finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nuorempi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suutari Nuorempi!
After winning the bout, Suutari Nuorempi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 108: Hernandez vs Cedillo
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
John throws a hook but Nuorempi blocks it.
John throws a hook but Nuorempi blocks it.
Nuorempi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but John moves away.
John looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
John scores with a decent looking hook.
John throws a body shot but no joy.
Nuorempi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A nice combination there by John.
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from John misses.
Nuorempi looks to land a right hand but John moved out of range.
John misses with a shot to the body
letting Nuorempi counter with a right hand.
John throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Nuorempi counters by clinching up.
John tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuorempi's elbow.
Nuorempi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuorempi works on John's body with a couple of short punches.
Nuorempi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nuorempi lands a right hand that snaps the head of John backwards.
Nuorempi scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Nuorempi lands a body punch.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
John takes a shot to the head.
Nuorempi blocking some punches.
Nuorempi lands a shot to the body.
John is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Nuorempi on the inside.
Nuorempi lands with a short shot to the head.
Nuorempi keeps control of John as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
John tries to work over Nuorempi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nuorempi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. John seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nuorempi can turn it around.
Nuorempi lands a nice shot to the body.
Nuorempi digs a right hand underneath John's ribcage. John let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuorempi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuorempi lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Nuorempi.
Still in the clinch, Nuorempi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Nuorempi. #T2#
A body shot lands from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nuorempi lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
John is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nuorempi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip John to the mat. John regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nuorempi advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Nuorempi seems to be working for a kimura but John defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
John is defending against the submission attempts here by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi passes the guard and advances to mount!
John is working to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Nuorempi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Nuorempi is working for a guillotine from mount but John frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nuorempi controlling the pace for now.
Nuorempi throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Nuorempi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
John can't escape the position.
John is working hard here to advance position.
Nuorempi thowing shots but they're missing.
Nuorempi content just to control the position here.
John can't escape the position.
Nuorempi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nuorempi looking to control but John is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Suutari Nuorempi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nuorempi lands a jab.
Nuorempi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from John.
Nuorempi feints the counter takedown.
Nuorempi lands with a hook. John tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
John lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nuorempi misses with a straight right.
Sparring John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuorempi connects with the punch.
John takes one on the chin but seems OK.
John throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi swings for the body but John moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi connects with a good right hand that stumbles John. John circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Nuorempi darts in and clinches John up against the cage.
Nuorempi is leaning against John and scores with a nice uppercut 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!
A left hand lands to the body for Nuorempi.
Suutari Nuorempi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
John wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nuorempi has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nuorempi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johns head. #T1#
Nuorempi working aggressively here.
Nuorempi pushes John back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuorempi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nuorempi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johns head.
John misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nuorempi tries a body shot but John blocks it.
Nuorempi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuorempi lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from John.
A nice left hand lands by Nuorempi.
John has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nuorempi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi presses John against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nuorempi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Nuorempi scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nuorempi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nuorempi scores with a hook to the body.
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nuorempi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nuorempi lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Nuorempi lands a nice shot to the body.
Nuorempi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Nuorempi - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands with a left to the head.
Nuorempi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nuorempi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nuorempi tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Nuorempi back against the cage.
John is trying to break the clinch but Nuorempi is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#John is rocked!
John's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh John is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hook to the body lands for Nuorempi.
Nuorempi is working John over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Nuorempi. #TD2#
Nuorempi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. John is trying to keep an underhook but Nuorempi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nuorempi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Nuorempi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
John seems to have got his legs back now.
Nuorempi wants to control the pace but John is squirming around nicely.
Nuorempi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
John holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nuorempi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nuorempi looking to control but John is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nuorempi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Nuorempi is stalling here but it's allowed John to get half guard.
Nuorempi passes to side control.
Nuorempi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt John will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nuorempi wants to lay and pray for a moment but John keeps working.
Nuorempi slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Nuorempi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Suutari Nuorempi 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A big left from John misses.
And Nuorempi tries to counter it with a takedown but John pushes his down on his head and steps out.
John loads up on a big right hand but Nuorempi slips the punch.
John takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Nuorempi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with John, pushing him back against the cage.
Nuorempi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Nuorempi as the two fighters clinch.
John blocks a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
John breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Nuorempi gets the takedown into side control.
John trying to remain calm as Nuorempi controls from the top position.
John is not content to let Nuorempi control the position.
Nuorempi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
Nuorempi is continuing to stall.
John is pushing Nuorempi's head away, looking to escape. Nuorempi manages to hold on to the position though.
Nuorempi controls the position.
The ground and pound from Nuorempi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
John is not content to let Nuorempi control the position.
Nuorempi tries to advance to mount but John denies him. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
John is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nuorempi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB2#
Nuorempi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Nuorempi controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by Nuorempi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nuorempi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
John sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Nuorempi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nuorempi wants to take a breather but John is having none of it.
Nuorempi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sparring John 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.
Nuorempi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nuorempi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nuorempi lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nuorempi wants to free his trapped foot but John is holding on for dear life with his legs.
John is trying to get back to full guard.
Nuorempi wants to lay and pray for a moment but John keeps working.
John won't allow Nuorempi to pass to mount.
Nuorempi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but John does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nuorempi is taking a breather. John says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
John looks to land a combination but Nuorempi avoids it well.
John lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nuorempi circles away quickly and effectively.
And Nuorempi tries to counter it with a takedown but John pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sparring John is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
John jabbing away but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Suutari Nuorempi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nuorempi 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Bounty Tournament Finale
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Hunter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hunter misses with a hook.
Nuorempi cracks Hunter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Paul Hunter has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Nuorempi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nuorempi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunter.
Hunter looks to throw the jab but Nuorempi is out of range.
Nuorempi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nuorempi throws the left hand but Hunter avoids the punch easily.
Hunter thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Nuorempi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunter slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi tries to clinch there but Hunter circles away.
Nuorempi throws a hook but Hunter avoids it easily.
Hunter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Hunter misses with a hook
and Nuorempi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Nuorempi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nuorempi trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Hunter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Hunter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nuorempi is one step ahead there.
Nuorempi tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunter is retaining full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Nuorempi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hunter dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Nuorempi working for submissions but it's allowed Hunter to get to half guard.
Nuorempi wants to improve his position but Hunter is controlling well. #T3##SUB#
Nuorempi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Nuorempi actively working from the bottom here.
Nuorempi tries to roll over but Hunter keeps him under control.#SUB#
Nuorempi 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.
Hunter controlling the action here.
Hunter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nuorempi keeps working.
Nuorempi wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Suutari Nuorempi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Hunter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A shot to the liver by Nuorempi. Beautiful body shot.
Hunter throws out a loose jab but Nuorempi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuorempi misses with a wild combination.
Nuorempi throws a hook but Hunter avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Nuorempi misses
and Nuorempi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paul Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuorempi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hunter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Nuorempi misses the target.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Hunter.
Nuorempi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nuorempi is looking to clinch.
Hunter misses with an uppercut
enabling Nuorempi to counter with a crisp jab.
Nuorempi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Hunter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nuorempi.
Paul Hunter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Nuorempi does no damage.
Nuorempi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hunter throws a hook to the side of Nuorempi's head but Nuorempi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunter scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Hunter throws an off balance right hand
and Nuorempi counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hunter blocks a jab.
Hunter throws out a counter right but Nuorempi avoids it with no problem.
Hunter slips a straight right by Nuorempi.
It seemed like Hunter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nuorempi tries to clinch but Hunter moves out of range.
It seemed like Hunter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunter misses with an uppercut
and Nuorempi counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuorempi slips under a jab from Hunter.
A big left from Hunter misses.
A quick step to the side and Nuorempi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nuorempi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Nuorempi defending well as Hunter loads up on a big left hand.
Hunter throws a jab when Nuorempi was well out of range.
Hunter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nuorempi.
Hunter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nuorempis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nuorempi lands with a right hand. #CL#
Hunter tries to keep at a distance but Nuorempi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hunter scores with a shot to the side of Nuorempi's head.
Nuorempi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nuorempi or not. #T4#
Hunter misses with the head strike.
Hunter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nuorempi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter. #BC2#
Hunter breaks the clinch.
Nuorempi shoots and misses
and Hunter counters with a straight right hand.
Nuorempi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nuorempi misses with a right hand
and Hunter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuorempi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC2#Nuorempi is rocked!
Hunter swinging wildly here.
Nuorempi feinted with a counter takedown.
Hunter looks to land a left hand but Nuorempi moved out of range nicely.
Nuorempi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hunter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nuorempi scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Hunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Hunter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Nuorempi circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Hunter. Nuorempi falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Hunter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Hunter!
Paul Hunter is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: Bounty Tournament 6
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Thorgard takes a swing at Nuorempi's ribcage but misses.
Thorgard scores with a hook.
A big left from Thorgard misses.
Nuorempi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thorgard.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thorgard has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nuorempi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorgard throws out the jab.
Thorgard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nuorempi blocks a jab.
Thorgard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nuorempi.
Thorgard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nuorempi throws a lazy uppercut
and Thorgard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Thorgard does no damage.
Nuorempi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nuorempi has managed to clinch.
Thorgard tries to circle away but Nuorempi has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nuorempi.
Thorgard lands with a left to the head.
Nuorempi working aggressively here. #T1#
Nuorempi can't find room to land a body shot as Thorgard controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Nuorempi as the two fighters clinch.
Nuorempi swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorgard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuorempi lands with a light punch inside.
Thorgard misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Nuorempi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Thorgard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuorempi lands a nice uppercut.
Nuorempi presses Thorgard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nuorempi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Nuorempi - that landed with a thud.
Thorgard looks winded!
A short right from Nuorempi on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nuorempi.
Nuorempi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Nuorempi.
Good body shot from Nuorempi. #T2#
Nuorempi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nuorempi tries to work over Thorgard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuorempi misses with a body punch.
Thorgard blocks a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Nuorempi.
Thorgard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorgard's elbow.
Nuorempi lands with a left to the head.
Nuorempi blocks a body shot from Thorgard.
Nuorempi tries to work over Thorgard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nuorempi has a couple of punches blocked by Thorgard.
Thorgard swings wildly with an uppercut but Nuorempi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Thorgard prevents a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nuorempi swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorgard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorgard throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuorempi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuorempi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thorgard blocking some punches.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thorgard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Nuorempi. #T4#
Nuorempi tries a body shot but Thorgard blocks it.
Thorgard blocks a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands with a short shot to the head.
Thorgard takes a shot to the head.
Nuorempi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nuorempi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nuorempi tries to throw a body punch but Thorgard avoids it by throwing Nuorempi back against the cage.
A short left from Nuorempi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nuorempi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thorgard is defending well.
Nuorempi tries a body shot but Thorgard blocks it.
Thorgard blocks an uppercut.
Nuorempi lands a nice shot to the body.
Thorgard is pressed up against the cage. Nuorempi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thorgard down to the mat. Thorgard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suutari Nuorempi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorgard moves out of range of the strikes.
Nuorempi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Suutari Nuorempi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Thorgard misses the shot to the body.
Thorgard misses with a straight left.
Thorgard misses with a combination
and Nuorempi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thorgard thinking.
Thorgard misses with a straight right.
Nuorempi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thorgard.
Nuorempi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thorgard can do to turn this around?
Thorgard misses with a lunging right hand
and Nuorempi counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorgard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nuorempi circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Thorgard - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Nuorempi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Suutari Nuorempi!
Suutari Nuorempi is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Suutari Nuorempi 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: Bounty Tournament 5
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Nuorempi throws a hook but Breaker blocks it.
Nuorempi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Breaker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nuorempi counters with a nice uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nuorempi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Suutari Nuorempi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breaker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nuorempi checks it well.
Breaker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nuorempi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nuorempi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nuorempi misses with a hook #TD#
and Breaker counters with a single leg into guard. Nuorempi didn't expect that.
Breaker throws a big right hand that misses.
Breaker advances position into side control!#SUB#
Breaker is trying to get an arm triangle but Nuorempi is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Breaker is putting a hurting on Nuorempi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Breaker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Breaker working the strikes but Nuorempi uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Breaker looks to land a strike but Nuorempi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nuorempi is pulling down on Breaker's head. It's preventing any offense from Breaker, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breaker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Breaker throwing strikes from guard but Nuorempi blocks nicely.
Breaker landing with the ground and pound.
Breaker lands a couple of elbows.
Nuorempi has his hands on Breaker's head, controlling the position.
Breaker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Breaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Breaker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Breaker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nuorempi is pulling down on Breaker's head to control his posture.
Nuorempi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breaker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Breaker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nuorempi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Breaker is looking to work some ground and pound but Nuorempi has wrist control.
Breaker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Breaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nuorempi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Breaker 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.
Nuorempi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Breaker.
Breaker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nuorempi is controlling Breaker's posture.
Breaker advances to half guard.
Breaker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nuorempi defending well though.
Nuorempi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Breaker winds up and cracks Nuorempi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nuorempi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Breaker is working for a kimura but Nuorempi is defending it quite comfortably.
Breaker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Nuorempi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Breaker pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Breaker working over Nuorempi with some ground and pound. Nuorempi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Breaker misses with a head shot. Nuorempi uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nuorempi trying to control the position.
Breaker throws a big elbow that misses.
Breaker postures up in Nuorempi's guard and throws a big left but Nuorempi blocks it.
Nuorempi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nuorempi is trying to control the position but Breaker postures up.
Breaker throwing strikes from guard but Nuorempi blocks nicely.
Breaker with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bone Breaker 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#
Nuorempi throws a looping overhand right but Breaker ducks down to avoid it.
Nuorempi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Breaker.
Nuorempi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Breaker under the eye.
Nuorempi misses with a straight right.
Nuorempi misses with a looping right.
Breaker walks into a straight right hand from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nuorempi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#Breaker is rocked!
Nuorempi misses the jab.
Breaker goes for a double leg but Nuorempi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nuorempi continues to drive forward.
Breaker taking a breather. #BC#
Breaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nuorempi looks to land a right hand but Breaker moved out of range.
Nuorempi looks to score with a jab to the body but Breaker is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nuorempi digs a good body shot into Breaker's ribs.#T1#
Breaker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Nuorempi closes the distance and pushes Breaker back into the cage.
Breaker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nuorempi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Breaker wants to take the fight to the mat but Nuorempi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bone Breaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nuorempi misses with the head strike.
Breaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuorempi's elbow.
Breaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Breaker.
Breaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Breaker.
Breaker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Breaker tries for a takedown but Nuorempi manages to get underhooks.
Nuorempi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Breaker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nuorempi.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nuorempi as Breaker tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi scores with a shoulder strike.
Nuorempi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nuorempi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nuorempi.
Breaker looking to slow down the pace here.
Breaker struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuorempi controls his hands.
Breaker tries to circle away but Nuorempi has him pinned against the cage.
Breaker stalling.
Nuorempi scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Nuorempi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Breaker is trying to drag Nuorempi to the mat but Nuorempi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nuorempi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi tries to throw a body punch but Breaker avoids it by throwing Nuorempi back against the cage.
Nuorempi blocking some punches.
Nuorempi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Breaker backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Breaker.
Breaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Breaker misses with the head strike.
Breaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nuorempi gets through Breaker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nuorempi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Breakers head.
Oh Breaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nuorempi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Breaker seems to have got his legs back now.
Nuorempi lands with a right to the head.
Nuorempi softening up his opponent with strikes, 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!
Breaker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nuorempi lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Breaker to his knees! Nuorempi keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suutari Nuorempi!
An out of breath Suutari Nuorempi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 93: Dorado vs Strauss
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Blake moves away from the strike by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Nuorempi misses.
Blake wants to counter with a clinch but Nuorempi pushes him away.
Blake looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nuorempi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blake is looking to clinch.
Blake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from Nuorempi.#CUT#It looks like Blade Blake has been cut.
Nuorempi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blake.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Nuorempi misses its intended target.
Suutari Nuorempi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuorempi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nuorempi lands with a shot to the body.
Blake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Blake wants to clinch up but Nuorempi keeps it at a distance.
Nuorempi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nuorempi connects with a right hand. Blake shakes it off.
Blake throws a solid leg kick but Nuorempi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blake.
Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blake wants to counter the offense by Nuorempi and move into the clinch position.
Nuorempi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blake.
Nuorempi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Blake needs to keep his hands up - Nuorempi had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Nuorempi misses.
Blake is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blake is looking to clinch.
Nuorempi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nuorempi misses with an uppercut.
Blake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nuorempi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blake throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nuorempi throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Blake counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
Blake fails to pull guard. #BC#
Nuorempi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blake ducks right into an uppercut from Nuorempi. #CUT#That has opened up Blade Blake's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Nuorempi.
Blake tries to clinch up but Nuorempi circles away and keeps his distance.
Nuorempi throws a nice looking combination but Blake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nuorempi throws out a loose jab but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuorempi throws out a loose jab but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nuorempi.
Blake on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nuorempi throws a lazy right hand but Blake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Blake thuds a left hand into Nuorempi's body.
Nuorempi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blake tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nuorempi scores with the left hand. Blake knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#The cut above Blade Blake's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nuorempi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blake wants to counter with a clinch but Nuorempi pushes him away.
Blake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi throws a body shot but no joy.
Blake is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nuorempi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nuorempi throws a jab but it's blocked by Blake.
Blake pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nuorempi is out of range and Blake settles back down.
Nuorempi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nuorempi misses with an uppercut. Blake saw that one coming.
Blake is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nuorempi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nuorempi throws a lazy right hand but Blake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Nuorempi misses with a body shot.
Blake throws a wild body kick that Nuorempi sees coming a mile off.
Nuorempi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blake. Blake circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nuorempi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nuorempi works the jab nicely.#CUT#Blade Blake's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nuorempi misses the jab.
Nuorempi misses with a double jab.
Blake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blake turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nuorempi misses with a hook.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Nuorempi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Suutari Nuorempi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blade Blake's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Blake avoids the body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Blake moves away from the strike by Nuorempi.
A jab from Nuorempi does it's job there.
Nuorempi misses with a straight left.
Nuorempi tries to bum rush Blake with a series of wild strikes but Blake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nuorempi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blake tries to clinch up.
Nuorempi misses with a looping right.
Blake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nuorempi throws a body shot but no joy.
Blake slips a jab from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Blake tried to score with a low kick but Nuorempi checks it.
Nuorempi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blake was well out of range. Poor timing from Nuorempi.
Blake wants to counter the offense by Nuorempi and move into the clinch position.
A good leg kick by Blake.
Blake tries to clinch
and Nuorempi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nuorempi throws out the jab.
Blake wants to counter the offense by Nuorempi and move into the clinch position.
Nuorempi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nuorempi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nuorempi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nuorempi cracks Blake with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nuorempi moves out of range of the leg kick from Blake.
A slow jab from Nuorempi misses its intended target.
Blake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nuorempi.
Blake is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Suutari Nuorempi!
An out of breath Suutari Nuorempi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 89: Ilmarinen vs Sidorov
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Nuorempi swings for the body but Fury moves out of range.
Fury is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A shot to the liver by Nuorempi. Beautiful body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Nuorempi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nuorempi scores with a jab to the head.
Nuorempi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fury doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nuorempi with a hook.
Nuorempi just misses with a punch to the body.
Nuorempi throws a shot from downtown. Fury moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Fury's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fury walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fury throws the left hand but Nuorempi avoids the punch easily.
Nuorempi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fury takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Fury takes one to the chin there.
BAM! Nuorempi delivers a spinning backfist that drops Fury like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Suutari Nuorempi!
A relieved looking Suutari Nuorempi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jugo Fury spoke after the fight, saying 'The Cage Matting was so slippery, shit happens but that's what it is'.

Event: HFC 85: Fermi vs Marley
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1#
Chai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Nuorempi pushes Chai up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Chai breaks the clinch. #KD2#
Chai lands a left and a right that send Nuorempi crashing to the mat, dazed. Chai thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Suutari Nuorempi has been cut.
Nuorempi connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nuorempi.
Chai lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Nuorempi falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tomahawk Chai!
An out of breath Tomahawk Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 80: 2nd round
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Vale Queiroz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vale Queiroz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nuorempi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vale Queiroz slips a straight right by Nuorempi.
Vale Queiroz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big left from Vale Queiroz misses.
Vale Queiroz misses with a kick to the body
and Nuorempi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Erasmo Vale Queiroz has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nuorempi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vale Queiroz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz scores with a hook.
We've been told by Vale Queiroz's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nuorempi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vale Queiroz but Vale Queiroz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Vale Queiroz counters with a quick kick to the body but Nuorempi blocks it.#T1#
Nuorempi misses with a series of wild punches.
Vale Queiroz keeps the fight on the outside.
Vale Queiroz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vale Queiroz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nuorempi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vale Queiroz quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vale Queiroz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nuorempi.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suutari Nuorempi.#TD2#
Nuorempi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nuorempi is looking to pass into half guard but Vale Queiroz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vale Queiroz is in guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nuorempi has an active guard here but Vale Queiroz has managed to pass into half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Nuorempi looking for submissions off his back.
Vale Queiroz wants to free his trapped foot but Nuorempi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vale Queiroz uses his free foot to push down on Nuorempi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nuorempi.
Nuorempi tries to hold on but Vale Queiroz pushes him away.
Vale Queiroz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nuorempi can't escape the position. #T3#
Vale Queiroz manages to capitalize on a mistake by Nuorempi to take his back!
Nuorempi tries to escape the position.
Nuorempi trying to control the position but Vale Queiroz manages to sink in the hooks.
Vale Queiroz keeps control of the position as Nuorempi tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vale Queiroz is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nuorempi wants to escape the position.
Nuorempi trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
Nuorempi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vale Queiroz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vale Queiroz is hanging on to Nuorempi's back as he tries to escape.
Vale Queiroz is not going to allow Nuorempi to sit and survive in this position.
Vale Queiroz has good solid back control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuorempi tries to escape but Vale Queiroz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Vale Queiroz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erasmo Vale Queiroz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nuorempi wants to clinch
and Vale Queiroz counters with a nice leg kick.
Vale Queiroz stuffs the takedown attempt from Nuorempi. Nuorempi gets slowly back to his feet.
Vale Queiroz is looking to counter with a body kick.
Vale Queiroz connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vale Queiroz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Nuorempi misses. #T1#
Nuorempi misses with a lunging right hand
and Vale Queiroz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nuorempi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vale Queiroz.
Nuorempi throws an off balance right hand
and Vale Queiroz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nuorempi looks to land a left hand but Vale Queiroz moved out of range nicely.
Nuorempi darts in trying to clinch
and Vale Queiroz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Nuorempi is rocked!
Nuorempi misses with a left hand
and Vale Queiroz counters with a nice leg kick.
Vale Queiroz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nuorempi. #T2#
Nuorempi looks up at the clock. Bad move! Vale Queiroz lands a right hand from hell, dropping Nuorempi. Vale Queiroz pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Erasmo Vale Queiroz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 77: Berkut vs Ivanovic
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Nuorempi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nuorempi with a hook.
Arthur fails with the takedown
and Nuorempi counters with a nice uppercut.
Nuorempi scores with a jab.#ROC2#Arthur is rocked!
Nuorempi circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Arthur to the canvas! Arthur doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Nuorempi keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suutari Nuorempi!
A relieved looking Suutari Nuorempi 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: HFC 72 - Queiroz vs Nourempi
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Vale Queiroz defending well as Nuorempi loads up on a big left hand.
Vale Queiroz lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Nuorempi pushes Vale Queiroz up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Vale Queiroz on the inside.
Vale Queiroz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuorempi pushes Vale Queiroz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vale Queiroz.
A short left from Nuorempi.
Vale Queiroz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz misses with the head strike.
Nuorempi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Nuorempi controls the action.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Nuorempi throws a punch but it's blocked by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuorempi.
Vale Queiroz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuorempi is working Vale Queiroz over against the cage.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand.
Vale Queiroz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi throws a punch but it's blocked by Vale Queiroz.
A head punch on the inside from Vale Queiroz fails to land.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nuorempi backwards.
Vale Queiroz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vale Queiroz misses with the head strike.
Vale Queiroz has a couple of punches blocked by Nuorempi.
Vale Queiroz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuorempi's elbow.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Nuorempi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Vale Queiroz swings wildly with an uppercut but Nuorempi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuorempi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vale Queiroz is defending well.
Vale Queiroz tries a body shot but Nuorempi blocks it.
Vale Queiroz working aggressively here.
Nuorempi misses with some punches.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuorempi blocks a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuorempi blocks a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nuorempi backwards.
Nuorempi throws a head punch that misses.
Nuorempi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nuorempi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz scores with a shot to the side of Nuorempi's head. #T3#
Vale Queiroz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz tries to throw a body punch but Nuorempi avoids it by throwing Vale Queiroz back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Nuorempi controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vale Queiroz tries a body shot but Nuorempi blocks it.
Nuorempi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vale Queiroz backwards.
A shot in the inside from Nuorempi. #CUT2#It looks like Erasmo Vale Queiroz has been cut.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz tries to throw a body punch but Nuorempi avoids it by throwing Vale Queiroz back against the cage.
Nuorempi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suutari Nuorempi.
Nuorempi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Nuorempi controls the action.
Vale Queiroz tries a body shot but Nuorempi blocks it. #T4#
Nuorempi blocks an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuorempi's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuorempi controls his hands.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz misses with some punches.
Vale Queiroz gets underhooks to prevent Nuorempi's takedown attempt.
Vale Queiroz misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuorempi controls his hands.
Vale Queiroz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuorempi's elbow.
Nuorempi lands a right hand.
Nuorempi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vale Queiroz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuorempi's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Vale Queiroz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erasmo Vale Queiroz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nuorempi checks a leg kick.
Nuorempi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL2#
Nuorempi takes the fight into the clinch.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuorempi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vale Queiroz tries to throw a body punch but Nuorempi avoids it by throwing Vale Queiroz back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Nuorempi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vale Queiroz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuorempi blocks a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuorempi's elbow.
Nuorempi lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz misses with the head strike.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Vale Queiroz blocking some punches.
Nuorempi misses with the head strike.
Nuorempi blocks a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Nuorempi blocks a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Nuorempi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nuorempi takes a shot to the head.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nuorempi misses with a punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vale Queiroz throws a head punch that misses.
Vale Queiroz swings wildly with an uppercut but Nuorempi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuorempi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vale Queiroz fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Vale Queiroz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuorempi's elbow.
Nuorempi prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz swings wildly with an uppercut but Nuorempi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuorempi prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz has a couple of punches blocked by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vale Queiroz.
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!
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nuorempi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vale Queiroz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vale Queiroz thuds a left hand into Nuorempi's body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3##CL2#
Nuorempi has closed the distance and engaged Vale Queiroz in a clinch.
Nuorempi throws a head punch that misses.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Nuorempi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nuorempi.
Vale Queiroz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Vale Queiroz.
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nuorempi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nuorempi misses with some punches.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Vale Queiroz working aggressively here.
Vale Queiroz stops a takedown attempt from Nuorempi.
Vale Queiroz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Nuorempi controls the action.
Nuorempi misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nuorempi blocks a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vale Queiroz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nuorempi takes a shot to the head.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nuorempi.
Vale Queiroz swings wildly with an uppercut but Nuorempi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand.
Nuorempi tries to work over Vale Queiroz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Vale Queiroz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Erasmo Vale Queiroz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Vale Queiroz misses with an uppercut. Nuorempi saw that one coming.
Vale Queiroz connects with a high kick. #ROC#Nuorempi is rocked!
Vale Queiroz connects with an inside leg kick.
Nuorempi cracks Vale Queiroz with a good jab.
BOOM! Vale Queiroz lands a beautiful left hook that drops Nuorempi. Nuorempi tries to recover but Vale Queiroz is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Nuorempi lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Erasmo Vale Queiroz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 62: EVQ vs Cleever
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1##CL#
Nuorempi pushes Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch.
Nuorempi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Nuorempi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gonzalez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Nuorempi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nuorempi misses with a body punch
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A right-left combo lands from Gonzalez. #CUT2#It looks like Suutari Nuorempi has been cut.
Gonzalez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shaun Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Gonzalez.#ROC2#Nuorempi is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Gonzalez. Those never looked like landing.
Gonzalez circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Nuorempi to the canvas! Nuorempi doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Gonzalez keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaun Gonzalez!

Event: HFC 56: Hunt vs Fermi
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Nuorempi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nuorempi tries to clinch but Ryan moves out of range.
Nuorempi throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryan.
We've been hearing reports that Nuorempi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nuorempi tries to clinch up but Ryan circles away and keeps his distance.
Ryan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nuorempi.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Nuorempi circles away easily#CL#
and Nuorempi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ryan is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nuorempi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Suutari Nuorempi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordan Ryan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nuorempi.
Ryan has Nuorempi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nuorempi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ryan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nuorempi is defending well.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land. #T1#
Nice body punch from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Nuorempi lands with a left to the head.
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow.
Nuorempi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nuorempi gets through Ryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nuorempi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ryan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nuorempi prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nuorempi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Nuorempi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ryan throws a head punch that misses.
Nuorempi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ryan looks winded!
Nuorempi scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan wants a takedown but no success here.
Nuorempi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ryan.
Nuorempi is working Ryan over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nuorempi lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Ryan is rocked!
Nuorempi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Nuorempi finish him?
Nuorempi misses with the head strike.
Nuorempi misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Nuorempi fails to land. #TD2#
Ryan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ryan manages to end up in side control.
Nuorempi holding on.
Nuorempi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nuorempi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ryan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ryan prevents Nuorempi from improving his position.
Ryan seems to have recovered his senses.
Nuorempi is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Ryan wants to control but Nuorempi is keeping him busy.
Ryan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nuorempi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ryan prevents Nuorempi from improving his position.#SUB2#
Ryan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nuorempi wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ryan is trying to control. Nuorempi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan controlling the pace.
Nuorempi wants to get back to full guard.
Nuorempi trying to control here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nuorempi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nuorempi tries to get out of the position.
Nuorempi tries to get to full guard but Ryan has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nuorempi connects with a jab.
Ryan slips under a jab.
Nuorempi lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Suutari Nuorempi dominated that round.
That's time! Nuorempi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Nuorempi.
Ryan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nuorempi misses with an uppercut.
Ryan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Nuorempi counter with a right hand.
Ryan connects with a single shot there.
Ryan scores with a jab. Nuorempi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nuorempi slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nuorempi throwing a counter right hand but Ryan manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Ryan.
Ryan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nuorempi defending well as Ryan loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Ryan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nuorempi's waist but Nuorempi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ryan off to one side.
Suutari Nuorempi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordan Ryan.
Ryan lands a jab.
Ryan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ryan clobbers Nuorempi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nuorempi drops Ryan with a straight right hand, right on the button! Nuorempi follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suutari Nuorempi!
An out of breath Suutari Nuorempi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 48: Nuorempi vs Queiroz
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
A big left from Vale Queiroz misses.
Vale Queiroz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nuorempi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A bone on bone clash there as Nuorempi blocks the leg kick.
Vale Queiroz avoids the body shot from Nuorempi.
Vale Queiroz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nuorempi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nuorempi throws a sloppy body shot
and Nuorempi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Suutari Nuorempi has been cut.
Vale Queiroz with a jab.
Nuorempi just misses with a punch to the body.
Nuorempi looks to score with a jab to the body but Vale Queiroz is just out of range.
Vale Queiroz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nuorempi with a body shot.
Nuorempi fails to land with a series of punches.
Vale Queiroz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi throws a hook to the side of Vale Queiroz's head but Vale Queiroz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nuorempi misses with an uppercut
and Vale Queiroz counters with a straight right hand.
Nuorempi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vale Queiroz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nuorempi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Vale Queiroz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vale Queiroz avoids the body shot from Nuorempi.
Vale Queiroz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vale Queiroz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nuorempi doesn't seem bothered though.
We've been hearing reports that Nuorempi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vale Queiroz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nuorempi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vale Queiroz moves out of range of the strikes.
Nuorempi takes a swing at Vale Queiroz's ribcage but misses.
Suutari Nuorempi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuorempi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nuorempi misses with a straight left.
Vale Queiroz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nuorempi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vale Queiroz counters with a nice body shot.
Vale Queiroz lands a really nice looking cross but Nuorempi seems unphased.
Nuorempi connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vale Queiroz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nuorempi misses with a body shot.
Vale Queiroz counters with a body kick.
Nuorempi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nuorempi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vale Queiroz manages to avoid it.
Vale Queiroz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nuorempi with a body shot.
Vale Queiroz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nuorempi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vale Queiroz was well out of range. Poor timing from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi just misses with a punch to the body.
Vale Queiroz clobbers Nuorempi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Nuorempi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vale Queiroz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nuorempi trying to control but Vale Queiroz is working from the bottom.
Vale Queiroz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nuorempi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Vale Queiroz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nuorempi controlling Vale Queiroz's posture.
Nuorempi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vale Queiroz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nuorempi is looking to improve his position.
Nuorempi is trying to maintain the position but Vale Queiroz is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nuorempi keeping hold of Vale Queiroz's head, controlling as best he can.
Nuorempi wants to improve his position but Vale Queiroz is controlling well.
Nuorempi trying to control from the bottom.
Nuorempi keeping hold of Vale Queiroz's head, controlling as best he can.
Nuorempi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nuorempi tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Nuorempi actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
Vale Queiroz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuorempi is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Vale Queiroz misses the target.
Nuorempi lands a really nice looking cross but Vale Queiroz seems unphased.
No joy there for Nuorempi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vale Queiroz lands a lovely overhand right.
Nuorempi misses with a body shot
and Vale Queiroz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nuorempi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T6#
Nuorempi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Nuorempi closes the distance and pushes Vale Queiroz back into the cage.
Nuorempi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vale Queiroz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nuorempi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nuorempi working aggressively here.
Nuorempi blocking some punches.
Vale Queiroz misses with some punches.
Vale Queiroz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Nuorempi controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Vale Queiroz scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vale Queiroz pushes Nuorempi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nuorempi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vale Queiroz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vale Queiroz scores with a shot to the side of Nuorempi's head.
A short left from Vale Queiroz.
Nuorempi working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nuorempi. #T7#
A head punch on the inside from Nuorempi fails to land.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nuorempi backwards.
Nuorempi cracks Vale Queiroz with a nice body shot.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice shot to the body.
Vale Queiroz misses with some punches.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz misses with some punches.
Nuorempi has a couple of punches blocked by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz working aggressively here.
Vale Queiroz blocks an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz working aggressively here.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Nuorempi controls the action.
Nuorempi swings wildly with an uppercut but Vale Queiroz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuorempi throws a head punch that misses.
Nuorempi misses with a body punch.
Vale Queiroz has a couple of punches blocked by Nuorempi. #T8#
Nuorempi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vale Queiroz backwards.
Nuorempi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Nuorempi controls the action.
Nuorempi misses with a punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Vale Queiroz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vale Queiroz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vale Queiroz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vale Queiroz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nuorempi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vale Queiroz pushes Nuorempi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nuorempi is breathing heavily.
Vale Queiroz scores with a hook to the body.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nuorempi backwards.
Nuorempi prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz has a couple of punches blocked by Nuorempi.
Vale Queiroz misses with the head strike.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Vale Queiroz controls his hands. #T9#
Vale Queiroz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vale Queiroz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nuorempi backwards.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice uppercut.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand.
Vale Queiroz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nuorempi misses with a punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vale Queiroz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nuorempi tries to work over Vale Queiroz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vale Queiroz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuorempi tries a body shot but Vale Queiroz blocks it.
Nuorempi blocks a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Nuorempi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vale Queiroz backwards.
Vale Queiroz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vale Queiroz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vale Queiroz pushes Nuorempi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Nuorempi is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Vale Queiroz.
Oh Nuorempi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vale Queiroz throws a big uppercut that drops Nuorempi! More strikes from Vale Queiroz and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nuorempi lies dazed against the cage as Vale Queiroz celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Erasmo Vale Queiroz, 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: HFC 37: Nuorempi vs Abarai
Date: Oct 01, 2022

#R1#
Nuorempi takes a swing at Abarai's ribcage but misses.
Abarai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nuorempi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nuorempi lands a nice looking body shot.
Nuorempi throws a jab but it's blocked by Abarai. #TD#
Nuorempi looking to score a takedown here. Abarai is defending well but Nuorempi drives through and ends up in Abarai's guard.#SUB#
Nuorempi drops back looking for a leg! Abarai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abarai manages to kick Nuorempi off! Nuorempi jumps back into Abarai's guard.
Nuorempi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi passes into half guard.
Nuorempi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Abarai is looking to control Nuorempi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Abarai avoid being mounted?
Abarai is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nuorempi jumps into side control!
Nuorempi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Abarai!
Nuorempi controlling from the full mount.
Abarai wants to control but Nuorempi is having none of it.
Nuorempi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nuorempi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Abarai is holding on tight. #T2##SUB#
Nuorempi working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Abarai turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Nuorempi off and cradles Abarai's limp body as Nuorempi celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Suutari Nuorempi!
Suutari Nuorempi retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Suutari Nuorempi 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: HFC 30: Nuorempi vs Real
Date: Sep 01, 2022

#R1#
Nuorempi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Real on the side of the head.
Real connects with a jab.
Nuorempi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body punch from Real.
Real looks to throw the jab but Nuorempi is out of range.
Nuorempi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nuorempi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nuorempi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Real swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Nuorempi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Real!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nuorempi taking a breather here.
Real is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nuorempi is controlling him well.
A lull in the action here as Nuorempi stalls from top position.#T1#
Real wants to get back to his feet but Nuorempi drags him back down.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Nuorempi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Real knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Nuorempi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Real has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Nuorempi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Real can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Nuorempi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nuorempi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3##SUB#
Nuorempi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Nuorempi is trying to get an arm triangle but Real is defending well.
Real really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nuorempi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Real being controlled for a moment.
Nuorempi has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T4##SUB#
Nuorempi has control of Real's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Real regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nuorempi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Nuorempi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Real because Nuorempi loaded up on that one. #SUB#
Nuorempi wants to finish this one by submission but Real is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi wants to control the pace but Real is squirming around nicely.
Nuorempi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Real is holding on tight.
Nuorempi controlling the position easily from mount.
Nuorempi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T6#
Nuorempi looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Nuorempi is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Nuorempi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Suutari Nuorempi!
Suutari Nuorempi retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Suutari Nuorempi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 20: Skoromniy vs Nuorempi
Date: Jul 27, 2022

#R1#
Skoromniy misses with a hook.
Nuorempi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nuorempi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nuorempi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skoromniy moves away.
Nuorempi looks to score with a jab to the body but Skoromniy is just out of range.
No joy there for Skoromniy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nuorempi looks to throw the jab but Skoromniy is out of range.
Nuorempi misses with a body shot
letting Skoromniy counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Nuorempi rushes Skoromniy and presses him up against the cage.
Nuorempi can't find room to land a body shot as Skoromniy controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Skoromniy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nuorempi tries to work over Skoromniy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skoromniy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Skoromniy misses with some punches. #T1#
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skoromniy's elbow.
Nuorempi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuorempi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skoromniy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skoromniy working aggressively here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nuorempi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Skoromniy just leaning against Nuorempi, taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Nuorempi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skoromniy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Nuorempi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nuorempi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuorempi blocks an uppercut.
Skoromniy wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Nuorempi as the two fighters clinch.
Nuorempi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skoromniy.
Skoromniy swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Skoromniy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skoromniy's elbow.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Skoromniy controls his hands.
Skoromniy trying to stall but Nuorempi improves his position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nuorempi blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skoromniy.
Skoromniy trying to stall but Nuorempi improves his position.
Nuorempi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuorempi blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Skoromniy.
Nuorempi digs a right hand underneath Skoromniy's ribcage. Skoromniy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skoromniy lands a hook that snaps the head of Nuorempi backwards.
Skoromniy prevents a body shot from Nuorempi.
Skoromniy misses with a body punch. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skoromniy's elbow.
Skoromniy working aggressively here.
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skoromniy's elbow.
Skoromniy tries to stall but Nuorempi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Skoromniy tries to throw a body punch but Nuorempi avoids it by throwing Skoromniy back against the cage.
Skoromniy swings wildly with an uppercut but Nuorempi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skoromniy letting Nuorempi take a breather here.
Nuorempi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skoromniy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skoromniy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Nuorempi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuorempi lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Skoromniy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skoromniy throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nuorempi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nuorempi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skoromniy wants to get back to striking at distance but Nuorempi won't allow it.
Skoromniy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nuorempi tries to work over Skoromniy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skoromniy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuorempi's elbow.
Skoromniy has had enough of the clinch but Nuorempi keeps him there for the moment.
Skoromniy is trying to break the clinch but Nuorempi has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Skoromniy on the inside.
Nuorempi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nuorempi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nuorempi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nuorempi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T5#
Nuorempi tries to work over Skoromniy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skoromniy lands a left hand.
Skoromniy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nuorempi wants a takedown but no success here.
Skoromniy blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Nuorempi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Skoromniy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nuorempi controlling the positon.
It looks like Nuorempi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T6#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nuorempi tightening his grip on Skoromniy, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Nuorempi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T7#
I would not like to be Skoromniy right now.
Skoromniy rolls, trying to escape but Nuorempi keeps control of the position.
Nuorempi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Skoromniy.#SUB2#
Skoromniy fending off the submission attempt from Nuorempi. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Nuorempi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Nuorempi looking to break Skoromniy's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Skoromniy remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nuorempi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Skoromniy tries to roll but Nuorempi sticks to his back.
Nuorempi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Skoromniy's body. #T9#
Nuorempi missing with strikes.
Nuorempi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Nuorempi missing with strikes from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nuorempi controlling the positon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skoromniy is really stuck here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Suutari Nuorempi 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#
Skoromniy defending well as Nuorempi loads up on a big left hand.
Nuorempi throws a body punch but Skoromniy moves out of range.
Nuorempi moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Nuorempi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nuorempi trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Nuorempi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Skoromniy sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skoromniy tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nuorempi has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Nuorempi controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Skoromniy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nuorempi wants to take Skoromniy's back here but Skoromniy is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Nuorempi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Skoromniy is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nuorempi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuorempi is looking to work his way around to Skoromniy's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Nuorempi controlling the pace for now.
Nuorempi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nuorempi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Nuorempi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Skoromniy to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Skoromniy shrugs it off.
Nuorempi content just to control the position here. #T3##SUB2#
Nuorempi wants to finish this one by submission but Skoromniy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Skoromniy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nuorempi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nuorempi controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Skoromniy stops Nuorempi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Nuorempi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Skoromniy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Skoromniy and Nuorempi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Skoromniy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skoromniy tries to get out of the position.
Nuorempi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Skoromniy's legs.
Skoromniy is trying to escape the position but Nuorempi is controlling the position. #T5#
Skoromniy is looking for a sweep.
Nuorempi taking a breather here.
Skoromniy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nuorempi on the ground.
Skoromniy is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Nuorempi stalls from top position.
Nuorempi tries to move to mount but Skoromniy blocks the move with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Skoromniy drives through and clinches with Nuorempi against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi letting Skoromniy take a breather here.
A right hand to the body from Nuorempi.
Skoromniy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Skoromniy stalling in the clinch but Nuorempi improves position.
Nuorempi leaning against his opponent.
Nuorempi lands with a right to the head. #T7#
Skoromniy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuorempi lands a body punch.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Skoromniy controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nuorempi lands a nice shot to the body.
Skoromniy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skoromniy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nuorempi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Skoromniy looking to stall.
Suutari Nuorempi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nuorempi pushes Skoromniy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skoromniy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nuorempi up against the cage.
Skoromniy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T8#
Nuorempi lands with a right to the head.
Skoromniy tries to stall but Nuorempi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short uppercut from Nuorempi.
Skoromniy being controlled against the cage.
Skoromniy tries to stall but Nuorempi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Skoromniy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuorempi blocks an uppercut.
Nuorempi scores with a hook to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Skoromniy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nuorempi can't find room to land a body shot as Skoromniy controls the action.
Skoromniy lands with a light punch inside. #T9#
Nuorempi is leaning against Skoromniy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
A shot in the inside from Nuorempi.
Skoromniy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuorempi's elbow.
Nuorempi can't find room to land a body shot as Skoromniy controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skoromniy.
Nuorempi misses with a body punch.
Skoromniy working aggressively here.
Nuorempi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuorempi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nuorempi lands with a right to the head.
Skoromniy prevents a body shot from Nuorempi.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skoromniy is struggling to control the position.
Nuorempi scores with a shoulder strike.
Nuorempi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skoromniy backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Suutari Nuorempi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Skoromniy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Skoromniy throws a hook but Nuorempi blocks it.
Nuorempi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nuorempi digs a good hook to Skoromniy's body.
Skoromniy throws a jab when Nuorempi was well out of range.
Nuorempi misses with a hook to the body
and Skoromniy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skoromniy lands a nice shot that snaps Nuorempi's head back.
Nuorempi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skoromniy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skoromniy throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skoromniy swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Skoromniy rushes Nuorempi and presses him up against the cage.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Skoromniy controls his hands.
Good body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Nuorempi has a couple of punches blocked by Skoromniy.
Nice body punch from Nuorempi - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nuorempi tries to work over Skoromniy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skoromniy.
Nuorempi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skoromniy wants to get back to striking at distance but Nuorempi won't allow it.
Skoromniy prevents a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Skoromniy is defending well.
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skoromniy's elbow.
Nuorempi misses with a body punch.
Skoromniy throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuorempi.
Skoromniy blocks a body shot from Nuorempi.
Skoromniy looking to slow down the pace here.
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Skoromniy blocks a body shot from Nuorempi.
Skoromniy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Nuorempi.
Skoromniy has a couple of punches blocked by Nuorempi.
Skoromniy has a couple of punches blocked by Nuorempi.
Skoromniy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nuorempi backwards.
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nuorempi pushes Skoromniy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Nuorempi - that landed with a thud.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Skoromniy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Skoromniy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skoromniy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Nuorempi is pushing Skoromniy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nuorempi tries to work over Skoromniy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nuorempi blocking some punches.
A short right from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nuorempi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Skoromniy fails to land.
Nice body punch from Nuorempi - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi throws a punch but it's blocked by Skoromniy. #T4#
Nuorempi has Skoromniy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Skoromniy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Skoromniy lands a shoulder strike.
Nuorempi blocks a body shot from Skoromniy.
Nuorempi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuorempi controlling the action here for a moment.
Nuorempi tries to throw a body punch but Skoromniy avoids it by throwing Nuorempi back against the cage.
Skoromniy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nuorempi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi has Skoromniy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Skoromniy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Igor Skoromniy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suutari Nuorempi.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Skoromniy misses with a short punch on the inside. #T5#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nuorempi tries a body shot but Skoromniy blocks it.
Nuorempi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skoromniy is pushing Nuorempi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nuorempi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Skoromniy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nuorempi blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
Skoromniy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi tries to work over Skoromniy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nuorempi blocking some punches.
Nuorempi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Skoromniy or not.
Nuorempi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T6#
Skoromniy blocks an uppercut.
Nuorempi looking for a takedown.
Skoromniy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Skoromniy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Nuorempi - that landed with a thud.
Nuorempi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skoromniy swings wildly with an uppercut but Nuorempi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi wants a takedown but no success here.
Skoromniy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Skoromniy taking a breather.
Skoromniy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T7#
Nuorempi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nuorempi pushes Skoromniy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuorempi is working Skoromniy over against the cage.
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nuorempi.
Skoromniy misses with a body punch.
Nuorempi presses Skoromniy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nuorempi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nuorempi avoiding damage.
Nuorempi just leaning against Skoromniy, taking a breather.
Nuorempi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skoromniy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nuorempi stalling in the clinch.
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skoromniy's elbow. #T8#
Skoromniy throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuorempi.
Skoromniy tries to stall but Nuorempi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nuorempi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Skoromniy misses with the head strike.
Skoromniy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Skoromniy throws a head punch that misses.
Nuorempi struggles to land a body shot inside as Skoromniy controls his hands.
Skoromniy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skoromniy lands with a right to the head.
Nuorempi lands a nice uppercut.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
Skoromniy trying to control the position but instead, Nuorempi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Skoromniy into the cage.#T9#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Skoromniy.
Skoromniy prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands a hook that snaps the head of Skoromniy backwards.
Nuorempi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skoromniy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skoromniy is pressed up against the cage. Nuorempi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Skoromniy down to the mat. Skoromniy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nuorempi fails to land the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuorempi throws a hook but Skoromniy avoids it easily.
Skoromniy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skoromniy ducks under a wild hook from Nuorempi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Suutari Nuorempi really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Nuorempi misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Skoromniy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nuorempi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skoromniy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Suutari Nuorempi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nuorempi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skoromniy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nuorempi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nuorempi. Skoromniy does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Nuorempi rushes Skoromniy and presses him up against the cage.
Nuorempi blocks an uppercut.
Nuorempi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Skoromniy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Skoromniy misses with some punches.
Skoromniy prevents a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi pushes Skoromniy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Skoromniy throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuorempi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nuorempi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skoromniy.
Skoromniy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nuorempi misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Nuorempi has hold of one of Skoromniy's legs. Skoromniy is fighting the takedown attempt but Nuorempi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nuorempi postures up.
Nuorempi tries to free his leg and advance position but Skoromniy is retaining full guard.
Nuorempi advances to half guard.
Nuorempi wants to free his trapped foot but Skoromniy is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Nuorempi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Skoromniy is trying to maintain the position but Nuorempi is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Well, if Nuorempi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nuorempi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skoromniy.#CL#
Skoromniy moves into the clinch.
Nuorempi scores with a hook to the body.
Nuorempi can't find room to land a body shot as Skoromniy controls the action. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nuorempi works on Skoromniy's body with a couple of short punches.
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Skoromniy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Nuorempi on the inside.
Skoromniy tries to stall but Nuorempi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Skoromniy misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Nuorempi has clasped his hands together around Skoromniy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Nuorempi has hold of Skoromniy's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Skoromniy seems comfortable defending it but Nuorempi has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Skoromniy is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Skoromniy is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Nuorempi couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Suutari Nuorempi!
Suutari Nuorempi is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Suutari Nuorempi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 11: Klecker vs Nuorempi
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Klecker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klecker moves out of range as Nuorempi strikes.
It looked like Klecker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Nuorempi moves into the clinch.
Klecker stalling in the clinch but Nuorempi improves position.
Nuorempi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nuorempi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#It looks like Manuel Klecker has been cut.
Nuorempi lands a left hand.
Nuorempi works on Klecker's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Klecker breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klecker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Klecker misses.
Nuorempi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Klecker throws a head kick but Nuorempi moves out of range.
Nuorempi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Klecker.
Klecker thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Klecker swinging wildly here.
Nuorempi checks a low kick from Klecker.
Nuorempi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nuorempi scores with a sloppy right hand. Klecker should have avoided that one.
Klecker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klecker takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nuorempi lands a left hand. #T2#
Nuorempi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nuorempi is leaning against Klecker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuorempi taking a breather.
Nuorempi scores with a hook to the body.
Nuorempi lands a left hand.
Nuorempi creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Klecker with a big uppercut! Klecker tries to clinch up but Nuorempi pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Klecker to the mat! Klecker covers up and Nuorempi unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Suutari Nuorempi!

Event: HFC 1: Jiminez vs Andarys
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Poag shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Poag showed some decent athleticism there.
Poag winds up and cracks Nuorempi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Poag has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nuorempi trying to hold on to Poag's head to control him but Poag postures up.
Nuorempi is looking for a sweep. Poag is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Poag prevents Nuorempi from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuorempi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Poag is working away from the top position though.
Poag working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Poag seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Poag is controlling the pace.
Nuorempi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nuorempi is looking to improve his position.
Nuorempi is working hard here to advance position.
Poag works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Nuorempi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Poag. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Poag lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nuorempi hang on?
Nuorempi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nuorempi is in a horrible position here. Poag smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nuorempi controls the position.
Nuorempi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2#
Poag looking for the choke from the back. #T3#
Nuorempi wants to control his opponent's hands but Poag gets his hands free.
Nuorempi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Poag on the ground.#SUB2#
Poag is looking for the choke from the back position but Nuorempi is controlling his hands well.
Poag gets his hands free as Nuorempi looks to control.
Nuorempi wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Poag looking for the RNC.
Poag biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nuorempi trying to control the action but Poag just sinks the hooks in.
Nuorempi tries to break free. #T4#
Nuorempi wants to control his opponent's hands but Poag gets his hands free.
Nuorempi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Poag's guard. Nice work there by Nuorempi.
Poag keeping moving, preventing Nuorempi from controlling successfully.
Poag looking for a sweep. Not yet Poag, not yet. #SUB2#
Poag is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Poag is pulling down on Nuorempi's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nuorempi throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lydell Poag dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Poag missing with a left hand there. Nuorempi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poag throws a hook to the side of Nuorempi's head but Nuorempi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nuorempi stalks Poag and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Poag's face. Poag staggers backwards, shaken.
Poag looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nuorempi misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Poag counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Poag.
Nuorempi lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Nuorempi.
Poag has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nuorempi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Poag backwards.
Nuorempi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nuorempi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nuorempi lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike.
Poag wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nuorempi has him pressed against the cage.
Nuorempi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Poag up against the cage.#T1#
Poag prevents a body shot from Nuorempi.
Poag is trying to break the clinch but Nuorempi is controlling him.
Nuorempi misses with the head strike.
Nuorempi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Poag.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nuorempi lands with a left to the head.
Nuorempi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Poag wants a takedown.
Poag is breathing heavily.
Nuorempi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Poag prevents a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi works on Poag's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Nuorempi stalls.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nuorempi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Poag tries to pull guard but Nuorempi holds him up against the cage and eventually Poag drops back down to his feet.
Nuorempi lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands a hook that snaps the head of Poag backwards.
Poag being controlled against the cage.
Poag can't break the clinch.
Nuorempi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Poag tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Suutari Nuorempi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lydell Poag.#T3#
Nuorempi is leaning against Poag and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nuorempi gets through Poag's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nuorempi cracks Poag with a nice body shot.
Nuorempi works on Poag's body with a couple of short punches.
Nuorempi controlling the action here for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Nuorempi as the two fighters clinch.
Nuorempi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nuorempi scores with a shoulder strike.
Nuorempi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Poag backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Nuorempi lands a left hand.
Nuorempi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Poag backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuorempi lands a hook that snaps the head of Poag backwards.
Poag's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Poag is rocked!
Nuorempi is working Poag over against the cage.
Nuorempi creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Poag's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Poag drops to his knees and Nuorempi pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suutari Nuorempi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Litchfield shoots in but no luck this time.
Nuorempi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Litchfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Nuorempi.#CL#
Nuorempi moves into the clinch.
Nuorempi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Litchfield's elbow.
Nuorempi is struggling to control the position.
Nuorempi digs a right hand underneath Litchfield's ribcage. Litchfield let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Litchfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nuorempi lands a shot to the body.
Nuorempi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nuorempi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Litchfield backwards.
Nuorempi scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Litchfield blocks a body shot from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Litchfields head.
Nuorempi blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Nuorempi.
Nuorempi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Litchfield prevents a body shot from Nuorempi. #T1#
Litchfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nuorempi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Litchfield.
Nuorempi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Litchfield backwards.
Nuorempi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Litchfield backwards. #ROC#Litchfield is rocked!
Nuorempi misses with a punch to the body.
Nuorempi lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nuorempi.
Litchfield is still on wobbly legs! Can Nuorempi finish him?
Nuorempi throws a big uppercut that drops Litchfield! More strikes from Nuorempi and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Litchfield lies dazed against the cage as Nuorempi celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suutari Nuorempi!

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