Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: FCL 73 - Brown vs Tyson
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1##KD#
Vartija lands a big head kick that sends Dukes tumbling to the mat! Vartija takes a step backwards and waves Dukes back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Plugger Dukes has been cut.
Vartija grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Dukes takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Vartija cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Portin Vartija!
Portin Vartija thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: FCL 71 - Mesquita vs Gray
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Vartija lunges at Hunter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hunter's hand.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Vartija! Hunter is out on his feet! Vartija rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Hunter is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Hunter is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Portin Vartija!
A very excited looking Portin Vartija 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: FCL 68 - Beltran vs Elofsson
Date: Dec 11, 2024

#R1#
The Ogre throws a poor cross that misses
and Vartija counters with a nice uppercut.
The Ogre throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Vartija counters with a nice right hand that sends The Ogre toppling to the canvas! The Ogre scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Vartija finish him?!#ROC#The Ogre is rocked!
Vartija moves away from the strike by The Ogre.
Vartija throws a counter high kick but The Ogre was just alert enough to avoid it.
The Ogre misses with an uppercut.
The Ogre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Ogre misses with a hook. Vartija ducked under it nicely.
Yujirou The Ogre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vartija looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Vartija backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks The Ogre's temple! It sends The Ogre violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Vartija celebrates and the doctors try to help The Ogre!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Portin Vartija!
After winning the bout, Portin Vartija thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: FCL - 59
Date: Oct 25, 2024

#R1#
Vartija misses with the combination.
The Ogre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vartija's head backwards.
The Ogre takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#KD#
Vartija cracks The Ogre with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! The Ogre looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vartija finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Ogre is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Vartija Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! The Ogre is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Portin Vartija!
Portin Vartija thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NYF Fight Night 43
Date: Oct 02, 2024

#R1#
Point tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vartija was well out of range. Poor timing from Point.
Point takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#It looks like Kane Point has been cut.
Point fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vartija looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Point throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vartija was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Point throws out a loose jab but Vartija uses good head movement to avoid it.
Point just misses with a punch to the body.
Point jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Point lands a head kick. Vartija smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vartija throws a head kick but Point moves out of range.
Nice cross by Point.
Vartija throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Point throws a body shot but no joy.
Vartija gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Point throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vartija throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vartija throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Point cracks Vartija with an open hand slap.
A punch combination from Vartija misses.
Point connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vartija momentarily.
Point lands the left hand.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Point lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vartija doesn't seem phased though.
Point looks for the body kick but Vartija saw that one coming.
Point connects with a crisp jab.
Point lands a nice shot that snaps Vartija's head back.
Nice straight punches there by Point. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Point.
Vartija tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Point.
Vartija takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vartija tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Point tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Point. Vartija does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vartija misses the jab.
Point throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vartija stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vartija throws a head kick but Point moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Vartija.
Point avoids the head kick by Vartija.
A jab from Point finds it's way through Vartija's defenses.
A punch lands to the side of Vartija 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Vartija swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Point.
Point lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Point scores with a nice body kick.
Point takes a swing at Vartija's ribcage but misses.
Point throws a head kick but Vartija moves out of range.
Point looks to score with a jab to the body but Vartija is just out of range.
Vartija looks to land a left hand but Point moved out of range nicely.
Point with a nice cross.
A head kick misses from Vartija.
Vartija avoids the body shot from Point.
Point scores with a hook to the body. Vartija takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good shot there by Point.
Point jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vartija is looking to counter punch.
Point's coach down at Blacktalians MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Point's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A head kick misses from Point.
It looked like Vartija was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vartija rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Point moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Point misses.
Vartija ducks under a wild hook from Point.
Vartija cracks Point with an open hand slap.
Point ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vartija moves away.#T3#
Point takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Point tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vartija takes one to the side of the head.
Point scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Point lands with a good body shot.
Point is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vartija had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nice defenses there by Point.
Point is looking to land body kicks.
Vartija definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Point ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vartija moves away.
Point tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Point misses with a looping right.
Point throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Point connects with a body shot that sends Vartija's belly button to the back.
Vartija misses with a head kick.
Point keeps Vartija at a distance using the push kick.
Vartija connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vartija misses with a head kick.
Point throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vartija.#T4#
Point scores with a body shot. #KD#
Vartija lands a big head kick that sends Point tumbling to the mat! Vartija takes a step backwards and waves Point back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Point is rocked!
Vartija takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Point is still on wobbly legs! Can Vartija finish him?
Vartija throws a sloppy head kick and Point moves out of range easily.
Point seems to have recovered his senses.
Point throws out a loose jab but Vartija uses good head movement to avoid it.
Point tests Vartija's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vartija lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Point scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Point.
Vartija on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vartija pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vartija throws a head kick but Point moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Point bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vartija doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Point lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vartija throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Point dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kane Point's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Point connects with a nice looking jab.
Point swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vartija.
Vartija missing with a left hand there. Point was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Point uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Point fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vartija looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vartija takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Portin Vartija is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Point dodges the punch combination from Vartija.
Vartija throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Point scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Point uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Point scores with a shot to the body.
Point keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Point dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vartija throws a head kick but Point moves out of range.
Vartija pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Point scores with a push kick.
Vartija looks to land a combination but Point avoids it well. #T1#
Vartija blocks a head kick by Point.
Vartija throwing a counter right hand but Point manages to avoid it.
Point lands with a nice body punch.
Vartija takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Point scores with a kick to the midsection.
Good shot there by Point.
Vartija takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice body punch from Point.
Vartija will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Point throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vartija looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vartija takes one to the chin there.
Point's corner calls for a 1-2. Point obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vartija throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Vartija does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vartija throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vartija takes a kick to the side of the head.
Point lands a head kick! #ROC2#Vartija is rocked!
Point closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Vartija out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kane Point!
During a confident post fight interview, Kane Point thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NYF 82: Carter vs River
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Ramsey stuns Vartija with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ramsey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramsey throws a leg kick but Vartija sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ramsey throws a body punch but Vartija moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vartija! But no joy.
Ramsey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vartija manages to avoid it.
Ramsey throws a sloppy head kick and Vartija moves out of range easily.
Vartija is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Ramsey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ramsey connects with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsey misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Vartija breaks the clinch.
Ramsey digs a good body shot into Vartija's ribs.
Ramsey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramsey wants to clinch but Vartija slips to the side
and Vartija counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ramsey is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T1#
Ramsey connects with a nice looking jab.
Ramsey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ramsey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bernard Ramsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramsey motions for Vartija to come forward. Ramsey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramsey scoring well with a low kick there.
Ramsey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vartija swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramsey.
Vartija lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Ramsey scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Ramsey moves into the clinch.
Vartija is trying to break free.
Ramsey tries to land a knee to the head but Vartija blocks with his arms.
Vartija wants to break free but Ramsey has control.
Vartija takes an elbow to the temple.
A short uppercut from Ramsey.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vartija blocks an elbow strike.
Vartija wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vartija tries to break the clinch but Ramsey is controlling the position.
A short left from Ramsey.
Vartija looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vartija has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vartija is trying to force a seperation but Ramsey has the dominant position.
Ramsey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vartija is trying to push Ramsey away but Ramsey has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vartija is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ramsey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vartija backwards. #T3#
Vartija is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ramsey landing knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Ramsey.
Ramsey lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Vartija is rocked!
Ramsey lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Vartija to his knees! Ramsey keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard Ramsey!
Our winner, Bernard Ramsey, 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: NYF 78: White vs Carter
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vartija unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Vartija.
Despite the aggression on Vartija's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Vartija's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Vartija counters with a crisp one two that drops Jones! Vartija thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jones to his feet! Jones is in big trouble!
Vartija looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vartija was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Jones rushes Vartija and presses him up against the cage.
Vartija has Jones pushed against the cage.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Vartija controls his hands.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vartija after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vartija blocks an elbow strike.
Jones digs a right hand into Vartija's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vartija's gas tank.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Vartija leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vartija takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Come on Vartija - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones jumps guard but Vartija stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vartija's brow.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Vartija blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Vartija turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones digs a right hand into Vartija's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vartija's gas tank.
Vartija blocking some punches.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Vartija stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Vartija dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Vartija avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Vartija turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vartija has Jones pushed against the cage.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vartija prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Vartija controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Vartija.
Vartija dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Vartija leaning against his opponent. #T4#
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones tries to work over Vartija's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vartija prevents a takedown attempt there.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vartija.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vartija.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Vartija avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vartija stalling the fight.
Jones tries to work over Vartija's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vartija stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vartija circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones throws a body punch but Vartija moves out of range.
Vartija is looking for the big counter here.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vartija is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Vartija leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartija taking a breather.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Jones wants a takedown.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vartija is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Vartija turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vartija has Jones pressed against the cage.
Vartija avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Vartija blocks the elbow strike.
Vartija stalling against the cage.
Vartija blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vartija just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vartija can do to turn this around?
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vartija after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vartija avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Vartija leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vartija blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Vartija is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vartija is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vartija - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vartija just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Vartija receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Portin Vartija.
Jones is looking to clinch. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Vartija.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Vartija counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Vartija counters with a one-two to the body.
Vartija keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.#CL#
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vartija blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Vartija blocks a body shot from Jones.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vartija gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jon Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vartija slows down the pace here.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vartija blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
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 Jon Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Vartija avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vartija throws a counter combo.
Jones throws a series of punches but Vartija moves out of range.
Vartija unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vartija counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Vartija to acknowledge the strikes.
Vartija avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vartija is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vartija comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Jones stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Vartija is on him like rabid pit bull! Jones slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Portin Vartija!
A relieved looking Portin Vartija 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: NYF 74: Field vs Traumen II
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Mallin dodges the punch combination from Vartija.
Vartija avoids the head kick by Mallin.
A combination from Vartija does no damage.
Mallin counters with a body kick.
Mallin slips a jab and a cross from Vartija.
Sloppy strikes from Vartija. Those never looked like landing.
Vartija avoids the head kick by Mallin.
Vartija tries to bum rush Mallin with a series of wild strikes but Mallin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mallin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vartija throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mallin tries a quick counter leg kick but Vartija is wise to it.
Vartija misses with a two punch combination.
Mallin tries to clinch but Vartija is having none of it.
Vartija misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vartija slips a straight right by Mallin.
Mallin throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mallin.
Mallin looks for the body kick but Vartija saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vartija will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vartija takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Vartija.
Vartija throws a series of punches but Mallin avoids them all with ease.
Vartija will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Vartija does no damage.
Mallin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mallin swings for the body but Vartija moves out of range.
Vartija misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Vartija gets tackled into the ropes by Mallin. Mallin maintains the clinch.
Mallin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vartija avoids it.
Vartija prevents a body shot from Mallin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vartija.
Vartija has Mallin pressed against the ropes.
Vartija is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mallin is keeping busy.
Vartija definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Vartija is looking to control Mallin's arms but Mallin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vartija has his back to the ropes.
Mallin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vartija backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mallin.
Mallin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mallin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mallin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vartija blocks it with crossed arms.
Vartija managing to block the knees to the body from Mallin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vartija slowing the pace effectively.
Mallin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vartija's face.
Mallin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vartija is looking to control Mallin's arms but Mallin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vartija has his back to the ropes. #T3#
Mallin misses with a knee to the head.
Mallin working aggressively here.
Mallin tries a body shot but Vartija blocks it.
Vartija blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mallin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mallin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mallin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vartija stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vartija avoiding damage.
Mallin landing knees to the body. #T4#
Mallin has a couple of punches blocked by Vartija.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mallin.
Vartija blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mallin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vartija blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mallin lands an elbow inside that Vartija shrugs off.
Mallin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vartija managing to block the knees to the body from Mallin.
Vartija blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mallin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vartija backwards.
Vartija'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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Mallin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A punch combination from Vartija misses.
Vartija lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mallin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vartija avoids the head kick by Mallin.
Mallin misses the shot to the body.
Vartija throws a series of punches but Mallin avoids them all with ease.
Vartija takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vartija swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vartija falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mallin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vartija's knee momentarily.
Portin Vartija is winning the standup battle so far.
Vartija takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vartija tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vartija lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mallin circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Mallin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vartija.
Mallin swings for the body but Vartija moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mallin scores with a hook.
Mallin throws a head kick that misses.
Vartija misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mallin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vartija swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Mallin dips to his left and cracks Vartija with an uppercut!#ROC2#Vartija is rocked!
Mallin cracks Vartija with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dexter Mallin!
A victorious Dexter Mallin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NYF 70: Crusher vs Makoba II
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Vartija misses with a double jab.
Vartija throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Griffin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vartija misses with a two punch combination.
Griffin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vartija with a body shot.
Griffin's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Griffin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
No joy there for Vartija, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Portin Vartija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Griffin looks to move away, Vartija throws a big counter combo but Griffin just gets out of the way.
Griffin looks to score with a jab to the body but Vartija is just out of range.
Griffin is looking to clinch but Vartija is avoiding it.
As Griffin looks to move away, Vartija throws a big counter combo but Griffin just gets out of the way.
Vartija moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vartija moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vartija swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griffin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vartija manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vartija throws a combination that misses
and Griffin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vartija misses with the combination.
Vartija lands with a nice combination. Griffin backs away looking to recover.
Griffin lands a jab.
Some wild striking there from Vartija.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vartija blocks the body kick.
Griffin tries to clinch up but Vartija circles away and keeps his distance.
Griffin slips a jab and a cross from Vartija. #T1#
Griffin slips a jab and a cross from Vartija.
A little jabbing left from Griffin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Portin Vartija is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Griffin misses.
Vartija lands a jab-cross combination.
Griffin punishes Vartija's body with a nice straight punch.
Vartija misses with a few strikes there.
Griffin wants to clinch up but Vartija keeps it at a distance.
Vartija misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vartija throws a series of strikes that have Griffin backpedaling.
Griffin fails to land with a series of punches.
Griffin is looking to clinch but Vartija is avoiding it.
Griffin is looking to clinch but Vartija is avoiding it.
Griffin tried to score with a low kick but Vartija checks it.
No joy there for Vartija, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vartija throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vartija looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Griffin misses with a wild body shot.
Griffin dodges the punch combination from Vartija.
Griffin wants to slow Vartija down by chopping away at his legs.
Vartija looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Griffin slips a jab and a cross from Vartija.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Vartija moves out of range.
Vartija misses with a series of wild punches.
Vartija falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vartija takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Griffin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vartija.
Griffin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vartija throws a series of punches but Griffin moves out of range.
Griffin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vartija fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vartija definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from Vartija.
Vartija is working the combinations to good effect here.
Vartija throws a right and a left that Griffin avoids nicely.
Griffin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vartija misses with a double jab.
Griffin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vartija scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vartija misses with a two punch combination.
Griffin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vartija avoids the body shot from Griffin. #T3#
Griffin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vartija manages to avoid it.
Vartija is looking for a counter combo.
Vartija fails to land with a series of punches.
Vartija throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vartija lands a two punch combo.
Griffin misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Vartija. Those never looked like landing.
Griffin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vartija throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffin.
Griffin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vartija with a body shot.
Vartija goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vartija misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vartija throws a series of punches but Griffin avoids them all with ease.
Griffin looks for a takedown but Vartija sprawls well.
Griffin dodges the punch combination from Vartija.
Vartija blocks a head kick by Griffin.
Griffin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vartija rather than just go for the knockout.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Vartija avoids them all with ease.
Vartija throws a nice looking combination but Griffin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Griffin throws a low kick but Vartija moves out of range easily.
Griffin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vartija lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Griffin circles away quickly and effectively.
Vartija misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Vartija. Those never looked like landing.
Vartija tries to bum rush Griffin with a series of wild strikes but Griffin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vartija keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Vartija does no damage.
Vartija fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vartija throws a series of punches but Griffin moves out of range.
Vartija checks a low kick from Griffin.
Vartija throws a right and a left that Griffin avoids nicely.
Vartija swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vartija throws a right hand that Griffin ducks under and follows up with a left that Griffin also avoids with ease.
Vartija is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Vartija misses.
Some wild striking there from Vartija.
Griffin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Portin Vartija dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Griffin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vartija.
Vartija misses with a jab, cross combination.
Griffin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vartija manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffin.
Vartija misses with a two punch combination.
Griffin fails to land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Griffin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Griffin lands in his opponent's guard.
Griffin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Griffin postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Griffin is looking to work some ground and pound but Vartija has wrist control.#T1#
Vartija is trying to keep Griffin in close.
Griffin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vartija looking for a sweep. Not yet Vartija, not yet.
Vartija can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Griffin controls the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Griffin slips a jab and a cross from Vartija.
Griffin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vartija with a body shot.
Vartija is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?
Vartija looks to land a combination but Griffin avoids it well.
Griffin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Griffin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vartija's guard.
Vartija can't keep his opponent in guard - Griffin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Griffin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vartija on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Well, if Griffin 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. #T3#
Griffin lands strikes from half guard.
Griffin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vartija wants to get back to full guard.
Griffin prevents Vartija from standing back up.
Griffin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vartija misses with a series of wild punches.
Griffin throws a looping overhand right but Vartija ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Vartija throws a series of punches but Griffin avoids them all with ease.
Vartija throws a series of punches but Griffin moves out of range.
A combination from Vartija does no damage.
Vartija ducks under a wild hook from Griffin.
Vartija seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Portin Vartija is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Griffin moves into range and clinches up with Vartija.
Griffin is looking for a takedown.
Griffin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vartija pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vartija tries to bum rush Griffin with a series of wild strikes but Griffin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vartija blocks a head kick by Griffin. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vartija has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Griffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Griffin wants to clinch up but Vartija keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Griffin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Griffin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vartija content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vartija is stalling here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Vartija for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Griffin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vartija smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vartija misses with the combination.
Vartija throws a right hand that Griffin ducks under and follows up with a left that Griffin also avoids with ease.
Griffin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Griffin lands a nice shot to the body.
Portin Vartija is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Vartija does no damage.
Griffin tries to clinch but Vartija is having none of it.
Vartija throws a series of punches but Griffin avoids them all with ease.
Vartija looks to land a combination but Griffin avoids it well.
Griffin misses the shot to the body.
Griffin dodges the punch combination from Vartija.
Sloppy strikes from Vartija. Those never looked like landing.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vartija swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice combination there by Vartija.
Griffin throws a right and a left that Vartija avoids nicely.
Griffin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vartija.
Griffin is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vartija lands with a nice combination. Griffin backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin throws a jab when Vartija was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Vartija. Those never looked like landing.
Griffin is looking to clinch. #T2#
Griffin misses with a low kick.
Vartija fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vartija rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Vartija misses.
Griffin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Griffin throws a shot from downtown. Vartija moves away and avoids it.
Griffin looks to score with a jab to the body but Vartija is just out of range.
Vartija misses with the combination.
Vartija throws a right and a left that Griffin avoids nicely.
Griffin just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffin throws a body punch but Vartija moves out of range.
A head kick from Griffin lands but Vartija takes it in his stride.
A punch combination from Vartija misses.
Griffin has a takedown stuffed.
Vartija swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Griffin misses.
Vartija misses with a double jab.
Griffin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Griffin moves in looking to clinch but Vartija pushes him off.#CL2#
Griffin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vartija slows down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vartija.
Vartija is trying to maintain a safe position but Griffin gets an underhook and turns Vartija into the cage.
Griffin letting Vartija take a breather here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vartija takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Portin Vartija.
Vartija misses with a jab, cross combination.
Griffin tries to clinch up.
Griffin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vartija.
Griffin looks to land a left hand but Vartija moved out of range nicely.
Griffin slips a jab and a cross from Vartija.
Vartija throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vartija misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Vartija backs off Griffin throws a huge counter combo but Vartija manages to avoid it all.
Vartija lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Griffin circles away quickly and effectively.
Griffin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vartija circles away quickly and effectively.
Griffin throws a wild body kick that Vartija sees coming a mile off.
Griffin looks to score with a jab to the body but Vartija is just out of range.
Vartija throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Portin Vartija showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vartija 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Jaska avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jaska throws a big counter head kick but Vartija avoids it with no problem.
Vartija scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vartija throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vartija throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vartija throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vartija feints a jab promting Jaska to slip. Vartija then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jaska slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vartija throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jaska counters with a three punch combo that has Vartija backing up. Vartija nods at Jaska to acknowledge the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jaska dodges the punch combination from Vartija.
Sloppy strikes from Vartija. Those never looked like landing.
Vartija throws a series of punches but Jaska avoids them all with ease.
Vartija throws a series of punches but Jaska avoids them all with ease.
As Vartija backs off Jaska throws a huge counter combo but Vartija manages to avoid it all.
Vartija stalks Jaska and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jaska's face. Jaska staggers backwards, shaken.
Vartija definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Vartija looks to land a combination but Jaska avoids it well.
Jaska throws a head kick but Vartija moves out of range.
Vartija throws a right and a left that both miss.
Despite the aggression on Jaska's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vartija throws a series of punches but Jaska avoids them all with ease.
Jaska shapes to counter with a head kick.
Vartija misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Jaska's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vartija misses with a two punch combination.
Jaska is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vartija throws a series of punches but Jaska moves out of range.
Jaska unleashes a big counter combination but Vartija bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jaska 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.
Jaska showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vartija.
Jaska throws a counter combo.
Vartija tries to bum rush Jaska with a series of wild strikes but Jaska uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Jaska's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jaska dodges the punch combination from Vartija.
Jaska only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Portin Vartija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Vartija moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vartija misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vartija misses with a wild combination.
Vartija misses with a two punch combination.
Jaska is looking for the big counter here.
Jaska showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vartija.
Despite the aggression on Jaska's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A punch combination from Vartija misses.
Jaska is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Vartija misses with a double jab.
Vartija throws a series of punches but Jaska moves out of range.
Vartija looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vartija throws a one two combo. #T3#
Jaska dodges the punch combination from Vartija.
Vartija misses with a double jab #KD2#
and Jaska counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Vartija!
Vartija taking some punishment here, with Jaska in his half guard.
Jaska not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vartija on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Vartija is rocked!
Jaska scores with a big shot! Vartija's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Vartija! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taistelu Jaska!
Taistelu Jaska was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SSKT XIV
Date: Feb 26, 2024

#R1#
Clifton tries to clinch but Terentius is having none of it.
Clifton delivers a nice body kick.
A low kick from Terentius misses
and Clifton counters with a left and a right that stings Terentius.
Terentius misses with an uppercut. Clifton saw that one coming.
A low kick from Terentius misses
and Clifton counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Clifton misses with a low kick.
Terentius dips to his left and cracks Clifton with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terentius gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Clifton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Terentius's knee momentarily.
Terentius misses with a low kick.
Terentius moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Terentius misses with a looping left.
Clifton throws a leg kick which misses Terentius's front leg but catches the back leg as Terentius tries to avoid it.
Terentius definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Terentius takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Terentius just misses with a punch to the body.
Terentius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Terentius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clifton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Terentius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clifton ducks under a wild hook from Terentius.
Terentius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Terentius throws a jab when Clifton was well out of range.#T2#
Clifton scores with a sloppy right hand. Terentius should have avoided that one.
Clifton works Terentius's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Terentius crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Clifton - the referee stops the clock and Terentius gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Clifton. Terentius manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Terentius is breathing heavily.
Clifton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Terentius is predictable there
and Clifton counters with a big right hand that sends Terentius crashing to the mat! He's very wobbly - can he beat the count?! 5,6,7,8... he's up! No, he's down again! 9,10! He's done! The referee calls an end to the bout - Clifton takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tony Clifton!
A relieved looking Tony Clifton 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: SSKT XI
Date: Jan 29, 2024

#R1#
Berlioz dips to his left and cracks Terentius with an uppercut!
Terentius thows a leg kick but Berlioz checks it
and Berlioz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Terentius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berlioz moves away.
Terentius tries a low kick but Berlioz avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Terentius as he connects with a hook.
Terentius takes a swing at Berlioz's ribcage but misses.
Terentius wants to slow Berlioz down by chopping away at his legs.
Berlioz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Berlioz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terentius slips under a jab.
Terentius feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berlioz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berlioz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Berlioz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Terentius moves away.#T1#
Terentius throws a low kick, looking for Berlioz's leg but Berlioz calmly moves out of range.
Berlioz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Berlioz backing away here, and Terentius unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Terentius defending well as Berlioz loads up on a big left hand.
Terentius was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Berlioz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Berlioz scores with a decent looking hook.
Berlioz misses with a looping left.
Berlioz moves away from the strike by Terentius.
Terentius wants to slow Berlioz down by chopping away at his legs.
Terentius's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Berlioz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Terentius scrambles back to his feet.
Terentius looks for the body kick but Berlioz saw that one coming. #T2#
Terentius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Berlioz avoids the body shot from Terentius.
A little feinted left hand from Berlioz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Terentius ducks under a wild hook from Berlioz.
Terentius avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick by Berlioz misses
and Terentius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terentius with a nice cross.#KD2#
Berlioz walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Terentius rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Berlioz has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
A jab from Berlioz misses.
Berlioz misses the body punch
enabling Terentius to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Berlioz is rocked!
Terentius knocks out Berlioz with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Terentius before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Terentius picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Regulus Terentius!
A victorious Regulus Terentius thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SSKT IX: New Year's Day
Date: Jan 01, 2024

#R1#
Terentius circles away from the clinch attempt
and Terentius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maltus scores with a jab. Terentius acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maltus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maltus.
Maltus tries to bum rush Terentius with a series of wild strikes but Terentius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maltus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Terentius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nexaras Maltus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terentius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Terentius lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Maltus.
Maltus tries to close the distance and clinch but Terentius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Terentius attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maltus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maltus there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#It looks like Nexaras Maltus has been cut.#T1#
Terentius looks to throw the jab but Maltus is out of range.
Maltus wants to clinch up but Terentius keeps it at a distance.
Terentius misses the jab.
Maltus scores with the left hand. Terentius knows he should have avoided that one.
Terentius misses with an uppercut. Maltus saw that one coming.
Terentius misses with a right hand
and Maltus counters with a series of strikes. Terentius will be more careful next time no doubt.
Terentius misses the shot to the body.
Terentius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maltus's sensitive parts.
Maltus is looking to clinch but Terentius is avoiding it.
Maltus tries to clinch but Terentius is having none of it.
Maltus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maltus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Maltus.
Maltus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Terentius counters with a low kick, right behind Maltus 's knee.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maltus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maltus tries to clinch there but Terentius circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maltus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Terentius swats away the attempt to clinch by Maltus.
Terentius keeps the fight on the outside.
Terentius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maltus's head backwards.
Maltus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Terentius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Regulus Terentius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nexaras Maltus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Terentius tries to land a front kick but Maltus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maltus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maltus tries to clinch but Terentius moves away
and Terentius counters with a good low kick that Maltus was not able to check.
Maltus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maltus darts in trying to clinch
and Terentius counters with a low kick, right behind Maltus 's knee.
Terentius looks to land a left hand but Maltus moved out of range nicely.
Maltus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Terentius was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Terentius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maltus tries to clinch but Terentius is having none of it.
Terentius throws out a counter right but Maltus avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Terentius lands a body shot.
Terentius scoring well with a low kick there.
Terentius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maltus doesn't seem bothered though. #T1##KD2#
Maltus walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Terentius rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Maltus has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Terentius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nexaras Maltus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD2#
Terentius cracks Maltus with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Maltus get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Maltus looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#ROC2#Maltus is rocked!
Terentius looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maltus is looking to clinch but Terentius is avoiding it.
Maltus checks a leg kick.
Terentius fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maltus is out of range.
Maltus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Terentius counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Regulus Terentius!
Regulus Terentius thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SSKT VII
Date: Dec 04, 2023

#R1#
Terentius connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Terentius takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chai moves out of range of the leg kick from Terentius.
Terentius takes one to the chin there.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Terentius counters with a nice leg kick.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Terentius manages to avoid it.
Chai cracks a nice hook into Terentius's ribs.
Terentius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Terentius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Terentius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Terentius looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chai.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Terentius.#CUT2#It looks like Isamu San Chai has been cut.
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Terentiuss head.
Chai works on Terentius's body with a couple of short punches.
Terentius working aggressively here.
Terentius lands an uppercut.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Terentius backwards.
Chai cracks Terentius with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Terentius goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Terentius wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Isamu San Chai!
A relieved looking Isamu San Chai 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: SSKT 5
Date: Nov 06, 2023

#R1##CL#
Vaniu Avivi instigates a clinch.
Vaniu Avivi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Terentius lands a hook that snaps the head of Vaniu Avivi backwards.
Terentius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Terentius.
Vaniu Avivi wants to break free but Terentius has control.
Vaniu Avivi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Terentius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vaniu Avivi's efforts to push away.
Terentius misses with a punch to the body.
Vaniu Avivi tries to break free but Terentius pushes him back against the ropes.
Vaniu Avivi tries to break free but Terentius pushes him back against the ropes.
Terentius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vaniu Avivi backwards.
Terentius pushes Vaniu Avivi back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Vaniu Avivi blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terentius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vaniu Avivi or not.
A hook to the body from Terentius.
Vaniu Avivi is breathing heavily.
Terentius lands a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Vaniu Avivi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Terentius lands a hook that snaps the head of Vaniu Avivi backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Terentius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Terentius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vaniu Avivi backwards. #ROC2#Vaniu Avivi is rocked!
Vaniu Avivi stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Terentius.
Nice body punch from Terentius.
Terentius looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Terentius prevents Vaniu Avivi from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Terentius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Terentius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vaniu Avivi backwards.
Oh Vaniu Avivi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Terentius misses with a body punch.
Vaniu Avivi seems to have got his legs back now.
Vaniu Avivi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A frustrated look appears on Vaniu Avivi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Terentius lands with a left to the head.
Terentius lands a right hand.
Vaniu Avivi working hard to break the clinch.
Terentius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Terentius throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Terentius as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vaniu Avivi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Terentius.
Terentius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vaniu Avivi has had enough of the clinch but Terentius keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Terentius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vaniu Avivi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vaniu Avivi is trying to force a seperation but Terentius has the dominant position.
Terentius digs a right hand into Vaniu Avivi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vaniu Avivi's gas tank.
Terentius creates a bit of distance for himself, with Vaniu Avivi pressed up against the ropes and cracks Vaniu Avivi with a massive uppercut! Vaniu Avivi goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Terentius!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Regulus Terentius!
During a confident post fight interview, Regulus Terentius thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SSKT 3
Date: Oct 09, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Selena rushes Terentius and presses him up against the ropes.
Terentius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Selena landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Selena.
Selena misses with the head strike.
Selena tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Selena lands a right hand that snaps the head of Terentius backwards.
Selena takes a shot to the head.
Terentius working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Selena.
Terentius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Selena using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Terentius has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Terentius fails to land.
Selena tries to land a knee to the head but Terentius blocks with his arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Selena presses Terentius against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Selena swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Selena.
Selena misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Terentius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Terentius tries to work over Selena's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Terentius can't find room to land a body shot as Selena controls the action.
Selena misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Selena throws a head punch that misses.
Terentius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Terentius definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch on the inside from Selena fails to land.
Selena with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Terentius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Terentius lands with a left to the head. #CUT#It looks like Gomez Selena has been cut.
Terentius lands a body punch in the clinch.
Terentius misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Selena.
Terentius misses with some punches.
Selena with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Selena misses with a short punch on the inside.
Terentius presses Selena against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Selena fails to land.
Terentius throws a punch but it's blocked by Selena.
Terentius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Selena.
Terentius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Terentius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Terentius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Selena throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
A short right from Terentius. #ROC#Selena is rocked!
Selena tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Selena is still on wobbly legs! Can Terentius finish him?
Selena blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Selena blocking some punches.
Selena misses with a hook to the ribs.
Selena tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Terentius's elbow.
Terentius misses with the head strike.
Terentius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Terentius swings wildly with an uppercut but Selena uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Selena.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Terentius.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Selena.
Terentius misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terentius.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Selena.
Selena tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Terentius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Terentius misses with the head strike.
Selena blocks an uppercut.
Terentius throws a punch but it's blocked by Selena.
Selena goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Terentius working aggressively here.
Selena blocks an uppercut.
Terentius throws a head punch that misses.
Selena blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Selena blocking some punches.
Terentius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Selena seems to have recovered his senses.
Terentius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Terentius avoiding damage as Selena throws knees to the body.
Selena lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terentius presses Selena against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Selena misses with a knee strike.
Selena misses with a hook from the clinch.
Terentius lands a shot to the body.
Selena looks winded!
Selena misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Regulus Terentius will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gomez Selena's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Selena drives through and clinches with Terentius against the ropes.
Selena blocks an uppercut.
Terentius cracks Selena with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Selena goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Selena wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Regulus Terentius!
Our winner, Regulus Terentius, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circling - Kani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Terentius scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Terentius pushes Kani up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kani fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kani.
Terentius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kani or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Terentius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Terentius blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #KD2#
Terentius drops Kani onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kani is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Kani is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terentius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Kani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Terentius pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Kani out cold! The fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Regulus Terentius!
A very excited looking Regulus Terentius 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.

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