Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 77
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sillanpaa.
Sillanpaa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sillanpaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sillanpaa throws a lazy head kick
and Sillanpaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sillanpaa connects with a high kick.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Smith.
Smith looks to throw a body kick
and Sillanpaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sillanpaa throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Sillanpaa.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Sillanpaa avoids it.
Sillanpaa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sillanpaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sillanpaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sillanpaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Sillanpaa off the cage and back into range.#ROC#Sillanpaa is rocked!#T1#
Smith lands a brutal uppercut that launches Sillanpaa off his feet! Sillanpaa tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Smith!
Our winner, Will Smith, 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.
Jari Sillanpaa was interviewed post fight and said 'Run away, now! '.

Event: TOF 69
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Sillanpaa misses with a wild combination.
Sillanpaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Sillanpaa.
McClyde misses with a few strikes there.
McClyde with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick by Sillanpaa misses #CL2#
and McClyde counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McClyde.
McClyde using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McClyde lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sillanpaa is trying to break the clinch but McClyde has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClyde lands a nice knee to the body.
McClyde lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sillanpaa backwards.
Sillanpaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
McClyde scores with a hook to the body.
McClyde lands with a light punch inside.
McClyde lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
McClyde lands with a right to the head.
Sillanpaa throws a head punch that misses.
McClyde dodges an elbow strike from Sillanpaa.
McClyde lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sillanpaa tries to break free but McClyde pushes him back against the cage.
McClyde looking to throw knees to the head but Sillanpaa is blocking nicely.
McClyde digs a right hand into Sillanpaa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sillanpaa's gas tank.
Sillanpaa is trying to push McClyde away but McClyde has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McClyde keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sillanpaa's efforts to push away.
Sillanpaa throws a head punch that misses.
McClyde landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sillanpaa can't break the clinch.
Sillanpaa taking a breather.
Sillanpaa stalling.
Sillanpaa tries to circle away but McClyde has him pinned against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McClyde as Sillanpaa tries to tie him up.
Sillanpaa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Sillanpaa tries to break free but McClyde pushes him back against the cage.
McClyde lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #ROC2#Sillanpaa is rocked!
Sillanpaa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McClyde lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Sillanpaa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McClyde creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Sillanpaa! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for McClyde.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JB McClyde!
After winning the bout, JB McClyde thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Jari Sillanpaa had this to say: 'Run away, now! '.

Event: TOF 60
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Sillanpaa throws a front kick that sends Lake stumbling back into the cage.
Lake shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Lake looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sillanpaa wants to get back to his feet.
Sillanpaa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Sillanpaa makes his way to full guard, as Lake worked for a kimura.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sillanpaa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lake is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Dillo's Deadly Dojo that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lake wants to control from the top but Sillanpaa keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sillanpaa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sillanpaa keeping moving, preventing Lake from controlling successfully. #T1#
Sillanpaa controls Lake momentarily but Lake frees himself.
Lake might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sillanpaa tries to strike from the bottom.
Lake is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lake wants to pass the guard but Sillanpaa is keeping the position.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Sillanpaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Lake closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lake lands in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Lake wants to control from the top but Sillanpaa keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lake slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Lake drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lake jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lake is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lake trying to control the position from guard on top but Sillanpaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sillanpaa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lake controls the pace.
Lake is standing up over Sillanpaa. Sillanpaa looks to escape but Lake dives into side control.
Lake is staying tight to Sillanpaa's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3##SUB#
Lake tries for a kimura but Sillanpaa is defending well. #SUB#
Lake is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sillanpaa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sillanpaa keeps working.
Sillanpaa wants to control but Lake postures up.
Sillanpaa is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lake is staying active.
We've been informed that Sillanpaa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lake prevents Sillanpaa from escaping the position.
Lake wants to control but Sillanpaa is keeping him busy.
Sillanpaa wants to get back to his feet but Lake drags him back down.
Sillanpaa is not content to let Lake control the position. #T4#
Sillanpaa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lake trying to control the position but Sillanpaa is working away.
Lake taking a breather here. #SUB#
Lake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sillanpaa keeps working. #T5#
Lake is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sillanpaa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Lake is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sillanpaa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Lake swings around for an armbar but Sillanpaa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lake's guard.
Sillanpaa lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Sillanpaa is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lake has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sillanpaa is looking to defend but Lake has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sillanpaa! Lake pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sillanpaa taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Lake!
A relieved looking Jack Lake thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jari Sillanpaa spoke after the fight, saying 'Run away, now! '.

Event: TOF 53
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Sillanpaa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Darrell Wooten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sillanpaa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wooten follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wooten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sillanpaa.
Wooten with a nice calf kick.
Sillanpaa throws a head kick but Wooten moves out of range.
Wooten throws a body kick that misses.
And Sillanpaa counters with a quick kick to the body but Wooten blocks it.
Wooten checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sillanpaa blocks a head kick by Wooten.
Sillanpaa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wooten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sillanpaa connects with a body shot that sends Wooten's belly button to the back.
Wooten throws a wild body kick that Sillanpaa sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wooten showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sillanpaa.
An inside leg kick from Sillanpaa misses.
Wooten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooten thuds his shin into the meat of Sillanpaa's side.#T1#
Wooten throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooten scores with a nice body kick.
Sillanpaa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sillanpaa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wooten finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sillanpaa looks to land a combination. Wooten sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sillanpaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sillanpaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wooten.
Wooten misses with a body kick.
Sillanpaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wooten.
Sillanpaa scores with a head kick. Wooten tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wooten throws a sloppy head kick and Sillanpaa moves out of range easily.
Wooten throws out a leg kick but Sillanpaa moves out of range and Wooten only half commits. #T2#
A head kick misses from Sillanpaa.
A solid body kick from Wooten.
Wooten throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooten chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sillanpaa can pounce on him.
Nice body kick from Wooten.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sillanpaa. Wooten shrugs it off though.
Wooten throws a head kick that misses.
Wooten throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wooten dodges the punch combination from Sillanpaa.
Wooten looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wooten scores with a leg kick.
Sillanpaa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T3#
Sillanpaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooten misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sillanpaa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wooten - the referee stops the clock and Sillanpaa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wooten. Sillanpaa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooten throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Sillanpaa.
Sillanpaa misses with a head kick.
Wooten throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sillanpaa.
Sillanpaa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooten connects with a leg kick.
Sillanpaa avoids a kick to the body.
Sillanpaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wooten.
Wooten throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Wooten misses with a head kick.
Wooten looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sillanpaa throws a right and a left that Wooten avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wooten chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sillanpaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooten throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sillanpaa throws a series of punches but Wooten moves out of range.
Sillanpaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooten with the inside leg kick.
Sillanpaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Sillanpaa misses.
Wooten throws a head kick but Sillanpaa moves out of range. #T5#
Wooten showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sillanpaa.
Wooten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooten misses with a low kick.
Sillanpaa fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooten keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooten checks the leg kick.
Wooten tries to clinch but Sillanpaa is having none of it.
A combination from Sillanpaa does no damage.
Wooten connects with an inside leg kick.
Sillanpaa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sillanpaa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wooten.
Wooten raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sillanpaa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T6#
Sillanpaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooten lands with a nice body kick.
Wooten throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sillanpaa misses with a head kick.
Sillanpaa blocks a head kick by Wooten.
Sillanpaa connects with a leg kick.
Sillanpaa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wooten blocks a head kick by Sillanpaa.
Sillanpaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sillanpaa throws a sloppy head kick and Wooten moves out of range easily.
Wooten is looking to land body kicks.
Jab, jab by Wooten - just one landing.
Wooten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sillanpaa's head.#T7#
Sillanpaa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooten throws a head kick but Sillanpaa moves out of range.
Wooten connects with a leg kick.
A big left from Wooten misses.
Wooten lands a jab to Sillanpaa's midsection.
Wooten scores with a nice body kick.
Wooten throws a lazy body kick
and Sillanpaa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sillanpaa throws a head kick that half lands.
Sillanpaa tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooten was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wooten throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sillanpaa.
Sillanpaa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wooten.
Sillanpaa throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T8#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sillanpaa scores with a sloppy right hand. Wooten should have avoided that one.
Wooten feints and then cracks Sillanpaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sillanpaa down.
Sillanpaa throws a head kick that misses.
Wooten raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wooten scores with a head kick. Sillanpaa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC2#Sillanpaa is rocked!
Wooten and Sillanpaa are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Wooten throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Sillanpaa into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Wooten knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Darrell Wooten!
The defeated Jari Sillanpaa had this to say: 'Run away, now! '.

Event: HFC 96: Chai vs Harris
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Sillanpaa throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #TD#
Sillanpaa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wangchuk lands a couple of elbows.
Wangchuk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sillanpaa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wangchuk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wangchuk throws a big elbow that misses.
Wangchuk throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Sillanpaa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangchuk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wangchuk prevents Sillanpaa from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Wangchuk advances to half guard.
Sillanpaa trying to control but Wangchuk postures up.
Wangchuk working over Sillanpaa with some ground and pound. Sillanpaa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sillanpaa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wangchuk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wangchuk not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangchuk stops Sillanpaa from getting back to his feet.
Sillanpaa taking some punishment here, with Wangchuk in his half guard. #T2#
Wangchuk looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sillanpaa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wangchuk is controlling the pace.
Sillanpaa striking from the bottom.
Wangchuk is looking to advance position but Sillanpaa won't allow it.
Wangchuk works his way into side control.
Wangchuk cracks Sillanpaa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wangchuk prevents Sillanpaa from escaping the position.
Wangchuk working the head with strikes.
Wangchuk lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Sillanpaa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sillanpaa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wangchuk connects with a decent elbow.
Wangchuk trying to control the position but Sillanpaa is working away.
Wangchuk controls the position from side control.
Sillanpaa is trying to control Wangchuk's posture but Wangchuk avoids it.
Sillanpaa tries to buck Wangchuk off but Wangchuk is having none of it.
Sillanpaa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wangchuk just content to control the position.
Sillanpaa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
Sillanpaa taking a bit of punishment here - Wangchuk scoring with strikes. #ROC#Sillanpaa is rocked!
Wangchuk is working Sillanpaa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sillanpaa is still in real trouble! Can Wangchuk finish him?
Sillanpaa is looking to regain half guard here but Wangchuk keeps moving and retains side control.
Wangchuk in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Sillanpaa looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Wangchuk turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Namgay Wangchuk!
Namgay Wangchuk tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Jari Sillanpaa stepped up to the mic, saying 'Run away, now! '.

Event: HFC: Mid week Fight Night 1
Date: Jul 26, 2023

#R1#
Santos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sillanpaa counters with a series of strikes. Santos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sillanpaa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Sillanpaa instigates a clinch.
Sillanpaa pressing his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sillanpaa.
Santos fails to pull guard. #TD#
Santos pulls guard.
Santos trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sillanpaa lands a couple of digs.
Sillanpaa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sillanpaa showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Santos controls Sillanpaa momentarily but Sillanpaa frees himself.
Sillanpaa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Santos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sillanpaa is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Santos is looking for a triangle but Sillanpaa pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santos has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sillanpaa has passed into side control. #SUB2#
Sillanpaa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Santos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Santos on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Santos can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Santos is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
Santos is trying to control Sillanpaa's posture but Sillanpaa avoids it.
Sillanpaa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Santos is looking to reverse the position.
Sillanpaa landing a few strikes.
Santos is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sillanpaa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sillanpaa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Sillanpaa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Santos has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sillanpaa but great work by Santos.#SU#
Santos has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Sillanpaa pushes him off.#CL2#
Sillanpaa closes the distance and clinches.
Sillanpaa with a knee to the head.
Santos is trying to stall.
Santos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sillanpaa walks away with a smile on his face. Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some bone on bone action there as Sillanpaa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sillanpaa throws a counter combo.
Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Sillanpaa 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##CL2#
Sillanpaa closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Sillanpaa pulls Santos into guard. #SUB2#
Sillanpaa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santos defends well.
Santos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sillanpaa's head.
Santos preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Sillanpaa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos wants to stand and escape but instead Sillanpaa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sillanpaa manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Sillanpaa is breathing heavily.#T1#
Santos wants to control from the top but Sillanpaa keeps moving.
Sillanpaa managing to control the position.
Santos distracts Sillanpaa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sillanpaa wants to hit a sweep here but Santos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sillanpaa there!
Sillanpaa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Santos tries to control but Sillanpaa wriggling away. #T2#
Santos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sillanpaa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Santos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sillanpaa's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sillanpaa is trying to escape the mount.
Joao Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santos with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
Santos working the ground and pound effectively. #SUB#
Santos looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sillanpaa is looking to escape.
Sillanpaa tries to reverse the position but Santos maintains control.
Santos tries to control but Sillanpaa wriggling away. #T4#
Santos landing punches.
Sillanpaa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Santos wants to control but Sillanpaa is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Santos dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Santos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sillanpaa to the ground. Santos is now in Sillanpaa's guard.
Santos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sillanpaa is proving hard to escape from.
Santos trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Santos trying to control but Sillanpaa is working from the bottom.
Santos is looking to pass into half guard but Sillanpaa pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sillanpaa is in guard.#REVB#
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sillanpaa is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sillanpaa wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving. #T1#
Santos keeping full guard, as Sillanpaa tries to pass. #SUB#
Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sillanpaa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Santos controls Sillanpaa momentarily but Sillanpaa frees himself. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sillanpaa is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Santos fails with the takedown
and Sillanpaa counters with a head kick.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sillanpaa as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Santos dives in for a single leg takedown but Sillanpaa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sillanpaa has Santos pressed against the cage.
Sillanpaa has Santos pushed against the cage.
Santos stalling in the clinch but Sillanpaa improves position. #TD2#
Sillanpaa jumps guard and drags Santos to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sillanpaa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there.
Sillanpaa keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully. #T4#
Santos pushes down on Sillanpaa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sillanpaa landing a few short strikes.
Santos trying to mount his opponent but Sillanpaa defends it.
Santos winds up and cracks Sillanpaa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sillanpaa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sillanpaa keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jari Sillanpaa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sillanpaa 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Sillanpaa!
Jari Sillanpaa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WFC 42: Coles v Blake
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sillanpaa defends it nicely.#CL2#
Sillanpaa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.
Sillanpaa tries to land knees in the clinch but King avoids the damage to the body.
Sillanpaa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sillanpaa missing with knees to the body.
King has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sillanpaa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Sillanpaa turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sillanpaa manages to end up in side control.
King is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sillanpaa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
King is trying to get back to half guard.
King is not content to let Sillanpaa control the position.
King tries to bench press Sillanpaa off him but Sillanpaa keeps the position.
King sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sillanpaa connects with a nice short shot to King's temple. #ROC2#King is rocked!
Sillanpaa content to control rather than advance.
Oh King is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sillanpaa is nestled in close to King, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sillanpaa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
King is refusing to be controlled, as Sillanpaa sits in half guard.
King seems to have got his legs back now.
Sillanpaa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sillanpaa controlling the action here.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sillanpaa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Sillanpaa trying to pass the guard but King defending well.
Sillanpaa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sillanpaa wants to control but King is keeping him busy. #SUB#
King looking for subs from the bottom but Sillanpaa mounts him!
Sillanpaa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
King working to try and regain half guard.
King is trying to reverse the position but instead Sillanpaa has taken his back - oops!
Sillanpaa scores with strikes from the back.
King turns into Sillanpaa and is now in his guard.
King won't allow Sillanpaa to sweep him here.
King looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sillanpaa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
King connects with a couple of short punches.
Sillanpaa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Sillanpaa is trying to control the position but King postures up. #SUB2#
Sillanpaa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.
King stands up over Sillanpaa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sillanpaa's head.
King throws an elbow that misses. Sillanpaa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in King's guard. Nice move by Sillanpaa!#REVB##SUB#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
King working for a triangle but Sillanpaa defends it easily. #SUB#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sillanpaa looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Sillanpaa 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#
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sillanpaa sprawls well. Sillanpaa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.
King misses with a takedown attempt
and Sillanpaa counters with an inside leg kick.
Sillanpaa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
King fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sillanpaa stuffs the takedown attempt from King. King gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King dives in for a single leg takedown but Sillanpaa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sillanpaa throws a counter combo.
King takes an elbow to the temple.
Sillanpaa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but King blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sillanpaa.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
King takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sillanpaa lands with a left to the head.
Sillanpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Sillanpaa scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
Sillanpaa gets underhooks to prevent King's takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sillanpaa has King pressed against the cage.
Sillanpaa just leaning against King, taking a breather.
Sillanpaa receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T2#
Sillanpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
King looking for a takedown.
King goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sillanpaa prevents it.
Sillanpaa lands a knee to the head.
King drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sillanpaa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Sillanpaa.
Sillanpaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through King's defenses.
King is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
King is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sillanpaa pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Sillanpaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King goes for a takedown attempt but Sillanpaa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jari Sillanpaa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sillanpaa tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sillanpaa to the ground. Sillanpaa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sillanpaa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#TD#
King fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sillanpaa to the ground. King is now in Sillanpaa's guard.
King lands a couple of elbows.
King preventing the sweep.
Sillanpaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sillanpaa will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB2#
Sillanpaa is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Sillanpaa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sillanpaa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
King is looking for a triangle but Sillanpaa pushes his legs off easily.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet. #T4##SUB#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
King throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sillanpaa escapes and throws King's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Sillanpaa is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sillanpaa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King is trying to get back to full guard.
King won't allow Sillanpaa to pass to mount. #SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Sillanpaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
King avoids the body shot from Sillanpaa. #CL2#
Sillanpaa takes the fight into the clinch.
Sillanpaa content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD2#
Sillanpaa decides to pull guard.
Sillanpaa trying to control the position.
Sillanpaa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Sillanpaa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sillanpaa.
Jari Sillanpaa has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.
Sillanpaa working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
King wants to improve his position but Sillanpaa is controlling well. #SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Sillanpaa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sillanpaa pulls his head out easily.
Sillanpaa uses his free foot to push down on King's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for King. #SUB2#
Sillanpaa working for a guillotine from mount but King is in no mood to give up.
King is trying desperately to improve position.
King sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Sillanpaa wants to work for an arm triangle but King is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sillanpaa wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
King tries to roll over but Sillanpaa keeps him under control.
Sillanpaa working over King with some ground and pound. King looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Sillanpaa is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sillanpaa to get the leverage. #SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sillanpaa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Sillanpaa. #T3#
Sillanpaa working King over with strikes. #SUB#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sillanpaa pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sillanpaa pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sillanpaa in particular looking to stall.
King taking some punishment here, with Sillanpaa in his half guard.
King is looking for a sweep. Sillanpaa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
King tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sillanpaa has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
King is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Sillanpaa with good strikes from the mount here!
Sillanpaa prevents King from getting the reversal.
Sillanpaa cracks King with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A big strike lands for Sillanpaa! That's really hurt King and he's turned his back - Sillanpaa keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Sillanpaa jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jari Sillanpaa!
A very excited looking Jari Sillanpaa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WFC 39: M.Thorgard v Romero 2
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Graham gets tackled into the cage by Sillanpaa. Sillanpaa maintains the clinch.
Graham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sillanpaa smiles and moves away.
Graham tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sillanpaa defends well and Graham ends up having to push Sillanpaa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The referee calls for Sillanpaa to work. #TD#
Graham pulls guard.
Sillanpaa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Sillanpaa is posturing up here but Graham has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sillanpaa tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sillanpaa has to tap! Slick submission there by Graham !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Graham !
Jari Sillanpaa spoke after the fight, saying 'Run away, now! '.

Event: WFC 37: Hopson v Sidorov
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sillanpaa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith lands a nice hook to Sillanpaa's body. Sillanpaa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sillanpaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Sillanpaa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Sillanpaa's belly button to the back.
Smith lunges at Sillanpaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sillanpaa's hand.
Sillanpaa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith is looking to wear down Sillanpaa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Sillanpaa slips the punch.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Smith catches Sillanpaa right on the button with a cross.
Sillanpaa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Sillanpaa slips a jab from Smith.
Smith scores with a one two! Sillanpaa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Sillanpaa throws a head kick that misses.
Dylan Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Sillanpaa darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Sillanpaa working aggressively here.
Sillanpaa lands with a short shot to the head.
Sillanpaa trying to land knees to the body.
Sillanpaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sillanpaa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sillanpaa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Sillanpaa misses with some punches.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Sillanpaa scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Sillanpaa's head back.
Sillanpaa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#Sillanpaa is rocked!
Smith lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Sillanpaa falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dylan Smith!
A victorious Dylan Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Jari Sillanpaa stepped up to the mic, saying 'Run away, now! '.

Event: WFC 32: Halkias v Romero II
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Sillanpaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fellings misses with a takedown attempt - Sillanpaa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fellings connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Fellings rushes Sillanpaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fellings throws a head punch that misses.
Sillanpaa misses with a punch to the body.
Fellings takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sillanpaa throws an elbow but it misses.
Sillanpaa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sillanpaa misses with a knee to the head.
Fellings avoids a wild elbow strike from Sillanpaa.
Stalling in the clinch from Sillanpaa.
Fellings wants to break free but Sillanpaa has control. #T1#
Come on Sillanpaa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sillanpaa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Fellings fails to land.
Sillanpaa tries to land a knee to the head but Fellings blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sillanpaa.
Fellings has Sillanpaa pushed against the cage.
Fellings controlling the action here for a moment.
Fellings blocks the elbow strike.
Fellings lands with a right to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Sillanpaa. #T2#
Fellings avoiding damage as Sillanpaa throws knees to the body.
Sillanpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Sillanpaa looking to slow down the pace here.
Sillanpaa misses with a knee strike.
Sillanpaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Fellings uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fellings avoiding damage as Sillanpaa throws knees to the body.
Sillanpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fellings tries a body shot but Sillanpaa blocks it.
Fellings lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sillanpaa backwards.
Fellings working hard to break the clinch.
Fellings lands with a light punch inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fellings as Sillanpaa tries to tie him up.
Sillanpaa stalling. #T3#
Sillanpaa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sillanpaa taking a breather.
Sillanpaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fellings lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sillanpaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sillanpaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stalling in the clinch from Sillanpaa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sillanpaa.
Sillanpaa looking to throw knees to the head but Fellings is blocking nicely.
Sillanpaa working aggressively here.
Fellings avoids a wild elbow strike from Sillanpaa.
Still in the clinch, Fellings scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Sillanpaa is rocked!#T4#
Sillanpaa trying to land knees to the body.
Sillanpaa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fellings throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sillanpaas head.
Oh Sillanpaa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sillanpaa is trying to maintain a safe position but Fellings gets an underhook and turns Sillanpaa into the cage.
Fellings taking a breather.
Fellings softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Fellings breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sillanpaa looks up at the clock. Bad move! Fellings lands a right hand from hell, dropping Sillanpaa. Fellings pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naheed Fellings!
Jari Sillanpaa was interviewed post fight and said 'Run away, now! '.

Event: WFC 26: Johnson vs Muller
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Borrisinov fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Borrisinov or perhaps it was just good defense by Sillanpaa, which made it look bad.
Borrisinov fails with the takedown
and Sillanpaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Borrisinov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jari Sillanpaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volodimir Borrisinov.
Borrisinov shoots in but Sillanpaa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Borrisinov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sillanpaa counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Sillanpaa closes the distance and clinches.
Borrisinov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sillanpaa lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Borrisinov tightens his grip and picks Sillanpaa up, before dumping him to the ground. Sillanpaa manages to land in guard.
Sillanpaa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borrisinov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sillanpaa wants to get back to his feet but Borrisinov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Borrisinov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Borrisinov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Borrisinov wants to pass the guard but Sillanpaa is keeping the position.
Sillanpaa is trying to control the position but Borrisinov postures up.
Borrisinov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sillanpaa looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Borrisinov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sillanpaa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sillanpaa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Borrisinov connects with a decent elbow.
Borrisinov landing a few strikes.
Borrisinov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Borrisinov working the head with strikes.
Sillanpaa is looking to regain half guard here but Borrisinov keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Sillanpaa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Borrisinov scoring with punches from side control.
Sillanpaa is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Borrisinov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Borrisinov lands a nice forearm strike.
Borrisinov lands a nice forearm strike.
Sillanpaa is trying to control Borrisinov's posture but Borrisinov avoids it.
Borrisinov is working Sillanpaa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Borrisinov lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borrisinov cracks Sillanpaa with a big elbow. #ROC2#Sillanpaa is rocked!
Borrisinov cracks Sillanpaa with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Borrisinov immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Sillanpaa is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Borrisinov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Volodimir Borrisinov!
A very excited looking Volodimir Borrisinov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Jari Sillanpaa stepped up to the mic, saying 'Run away, now! '.

Event: WFC 22: Dias vs Puck
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Sillanpaa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dinklage counters with a nice uppercut.
Sillanpaa tries to clinch but Dinklage is having none of it.
Dinklage appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sillanpaa looks to clinch
and Dinklage counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sillanpaa fails to pull guard.
Dinklage content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sillanpaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Sillanpaa is rocked!
Dinklage works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sillanpaa is still on wobbly legs! Can Dinklage finish him?
A hook to the body from Dinklage.
Dinklage's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sillanpaa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dinklage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dinklage creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sillanpaa with a big uppercut! Sillanpaa tries to clinch up but Dinklage pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sillanpaa to the mat! Sillanpaa covers up and Dinklage unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peter Dinklage!
During a confident post fight interview, Peter Dinklage thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jari Sillanpaa spoke after the fight, saying 'Run away, now! '.

Event: WFC 18: Dias vs Licht
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Sillanpaa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sillanpaa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fellings connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fellings lands the left hand.
Fellings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fellings lands a jab to the nose.
Sillanpaa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sillanpaa defending well as Fellings loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Fellings gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fellings keeping moving, preventing Sillanpaa from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sillanpaa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fellings haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1##SU2#
Sillanpaa gets to his feet - Fellings follows without any prompting.
Fellings thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fellings misses with a hook.
Fellings lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sillanpaa tries to move into range but Fellings moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sillanpaa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fellings sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sillanpaa somewhat.
Naheed Fellings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jari Sillanpaa.
A swing and a miss from Fellings.
A swing and a miss from Fellings.
Sillanpaa moves out of range of the strikes.
Sillanpaa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fellings circles away.
Sillanpaa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fellings connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Fellings looks to throw the jab but Sillanpaa is out of range.
Sillanpaa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fellings finds it's way round the side to connect with Sillanpaa's head.
A left lands for Fellings.#ROC#Sillanpaa is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sillanpaa walks straight into a right hand from Fellings - that's dropped him! Fellings jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Sillanpaa from any more punishment! Sillanpaa complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Naheed Fellings!
The defeated Jari Sillanpaa had this to say: 'Run away, now! '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2022

#R1#
Herzog misses with a takedown attempt - Sillanpaa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sillanpaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Herzog fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sillanpaa, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Herzog decides to pull guard.
Herzog is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Herzog on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Herzog tries to get out of the position.
Herzog keeping moving, preventing Sillanpaa from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzog pulls Sillanpaa in close to his closed guard and prevents Sillanpaa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Herzog might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Herzog is on top in guard. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Sillanpaa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Herzog escapes and throws Sillanpaa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Herzog is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sillanpaa's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sillanpaa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sillanpaa struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sillanpaa is trying to get back to half guard.
Herzog wants to control but Sillanpaa is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Herzog in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Herzog trying to control the action but Sillanpaa is working from the bottom.
Sillanpaa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Herzog is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sillanpaa's shoulder. That is not cool.
Herzog with the ground and pound but Sillanpaa regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB#
Herzog is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sillanpaa sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Herzog trying to control the pace.
Herzog thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Herzog wants to take a breather but Sillanpaa is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We've been informed that Sillanpaa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sillanpaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Herzog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Herzog lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sillanpaa circles away quickly and effectively.
Herzog shoots in but no luck this time.
Herzog fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marian Herzog. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Sillanpaa gets tackled into the cage by Herzog. Herzog maintains the clinch. #TD#
Herzog gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Sillanpaa pushes Herzog off and gets back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Herzog takes the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marian Herzog dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Herzog shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sillanpaa defends it nicely.
Herzog doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sillanpaa counters with a series of strikes. Herzog will be more careful next time no doubt.
Herzog motions for Sillanpaa to come forward. Herzog throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Herzog fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marian Herzog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzog blocks a low kick nicely.
Herzog shoots for a takedown but Sillanpaa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Herzog with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Sillanpaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marian Herzog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Herzog shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Sillanpaa kicks Herzog off and gets back to his feet.
Sillanpaa dodges the punch combination from Herzog.
Herzog tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sillanpaa defends well and Herzog ends up having to push Sillanpaa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sillanpaa is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Herzog ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Herzog no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T2#
Sillanpaa throwing strikes but missing.
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!
Sillanpaa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Herzog's guard.
Sillanpaa lands a couple of elbows.
Herzog is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Herzog takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Herzog tries to stand and escape but Sillanpaa is controlling the position.
Sillanpaa tries to get to full guard but Herzog has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sillanpaa is breathing heavily.#T3#
Sillanpaa wants to control but Herzog is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Herzog wants to take a breather but Sillanpaa is having none of it.
Herzog works his way into side control.
Sillanpaa is looking to get back to his feet here but Herzog is keeping cool and he's managed to take Sillanpaa's back.
Herzog looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Herzog wants to control but Sillanpaa is keeping busy.#T4#
Herzog is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Herzog gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Herzog gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Herzog apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Sillanpaa misses with a takedown attempt - Herzog sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sillanpaa misses with a takedown attempt - Herzog sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marian Herzog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sillanpaa enables Herzog to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sillanpaa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sillanpaa doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sillanpaa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herzog engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Herzog with a nice head shot there.
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 Marian Herzog will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Herzog takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sillanpaa wants to clinch.
It looked like Herzog was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sillanpaa.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sillanpaa is defended easily by Herzog.
Herzog keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Herzog shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Herzog knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sillanpaa on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzog is looking to advance position but Sillanpaa won't allow it.
Sillanpaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SU#
Herzog decides to stand and escape the position.
Herzog throws a series of punches but Sillanpaa avoids them all with ease.
Herzog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Herzog cracks Sillanpaa with an open hand slap.#CL#
Herzog rushes Sillanpaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sillanpaa tries to throw a body punch but Herzog avoids it by throwing Sillanpaa back against the cage.
Sillanpaa wants a takedown.
Sillanpaa wants to take the fight to the mat but Herzog manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marian Herzog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jari Sillanpaa.#BC#
Herzog manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Herzog forces Sillanpaa back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Herzog has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sillanpaa regains guard immediately. #T2#
Sillanpaa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Herzog is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sillanpaa keeping moving, preventing Herzog from controlling successfully.
Herzog passes into half guard.
Herzog takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Herzog slips a nice elbow through Sillanpaa's hands, connecting with Sillanpaa's forehead.
Herzog looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Herzog's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sillanpaa pushes Herzog off looking to stand but Herzog dives back in and keeps control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Herzog is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sillanpaa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Herzog. #SUB#
Herzog is working for a kimura but Sillanpaa is defending it quite comfortably. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Herzog shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Herzog was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jari Sillanpaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marian Herzog is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sillanpaa is trying to escape the position but Herzog is controlling the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marian Herzog!
Jari Sillanpaa spoke after the fight, saying 'Run away, now! '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Seebich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sillanpaa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Seebich but Seebich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sillanpaa keeps the fight on the outside.
Sillanpaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Seebich misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seebich doesn't manage to clinch there - Sillanpaa circles away.
Sillanpaa is looking to clinch.
Seebich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sillanpaa swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Seebich tries to keep at a distance but Sillanpaa has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Sillanpaa tries to pull guard but Seebich holds him up against the cage and eventually Sillanpaa drops back down to his feet.
Sillanpaa prevents Seebich from breaking the clinch.
Sillanpaa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Seebich managing to block the knees to the body from Sillanpaa.
Seebich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sillanpaa is trying to pull guard but Seebich has him pressed against the cage.
Sillanpaa told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Chad Seebich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jari Sillanpaa.
Seebich trying to control the position but instead, Sillanpaa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Seebich into the cage.
Seebich is trying to break the clinch but Sillanpaa is controlling him.
Seebich misses with an elbow strike.
Seebich blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sillanpaa misses with the head strike.
Seebich pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sillanpaa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Seebich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sillanpaa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Seebich sprawls well. Seebich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sillanpaa gets slowly back to his feet.
Sillanpaa circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
so Sillanpaa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sillanpaa stays in close to Seebich's body and controls the position.
Seebich is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sillanpaa is controlling him. #T3#
Sillanpaa passes Seebich's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sillanpaa stalling.
Seebich wants to stand back up but Sillanpaa manages to pass into side control.
Seebich wants to get back to his feet but Sillanpaa drags him back down.#SU2#
Sillanpaa stands up and beckons Seebich to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sillanpaa throws a sloppy head kick and Seebich moves out of range easily.
Seebich throws a right and a left that Sillanpaa avoids nicely.
Sillanpaa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Sillanpaa tries to get set, Seebich tries to push him back and clinch up but Sillanpaa manages to avoid the attempt.
Seebich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Seebich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sillanpaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Seebich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sillanpaa manages to avoid it.
Seebich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sillanpaa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Seebich tries to avoid it but Sillanpaa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Seebich to the ground. Seebich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seebich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Sillanpaa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Seebich tries to clinch up but Sillanpaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Seebich keeps the fight on the outside.
Seebich tries to clinch up but Sillanpaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Seebich tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Sillanpaa counters with a single leg into guard. Seebich didn't expect that.
Sillanpaa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sillanpaa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Seebich is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sillanpaa scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seebich pushes Sillanpaa off looking to stand but Sillanpaa dives back in and keeps control.
Seebich is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sillanpaa scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1##SUB2#
Sillanpaa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Seebich is just riding it out for now. Sillanpaa eventually gives up the hold.
Sillanpaa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sillanpaa passes to side control. #T2##SUB2#
Sillanpaa in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Seebich is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jari Sillanpaa!
After winning the bout, Jari Sillanpaa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: QFC Tournament 1119 Round 2
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Sakurai throws out a loose jab but Sillanpaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sillanpaa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sakurai as he jumps to the side.
Sillanpaa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Sakurai misses its intended target.
Sillanpaa avoids the body shot from Sakurai.
A slow jab from Sakurai misses its intended target.
Sillanpaa slips under a jab from Sakurai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakurai looks to score with a jab to the body but Sillanpaa is just out of range.
As Sakurai looks to move away, Sillanpaa throws a big counter combo but Sakurai just gets out of the way.#CL#
Sillanpaa clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Sillanpaa pulls guard effortlessly.
Sakurai showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Sakurai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sillanpaa wants to get back to his feet but Sakurai passes into half guard.
Sillanpaa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sakurai stalling.
Sillanpaa trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Sillanpaa is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Sakurai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sakurai throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sillanpaa because Sakurai loaded up on that one. #SUB2#
Sakurai has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Sillanpaa is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinya Sakurai!
The defeated Jari Sillanpaa had this to say: 'Run away, now! '.

Event: QFC Tournament 1119 Round 1
Date: Sep 09, 2022

#R1#
Alexis fails with the takedown#TD#
and Sillanpaa counters with a takedown into side control.
Alexis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sillanpaa lands some shots froms side control.
Sillanpaa working away.
The strikes coming from Sillanpaa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Alexis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alexis takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Alexis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sillanpaa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sillanpaa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Sillanpaa has an Americana. Alexis didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sillanpaa is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sillanpaa hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jari Sillanpaa!
During a confident post fight interview, Jari Sillanpaa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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