Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Bushido 43: Toskala vs. Al As
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Judah scores with a hook to the body. Boyka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Judah slips a jab and a cross from Boyka.
Boyka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Judah counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boyka throws a body kick that misses.
Judah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Judah finds it's way through Boyka's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Yuri Boyka has been cut.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Judah. #KD2#
Judah lands a left and a right that send Boyka crashing to the mat, dazed. Judah thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Boyka is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judah cracks Boyka with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elijah Judah!
A relieved looking Elijah Judah 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: Bushido 40: Toskala vs. Hanzo
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1#
Boyka throws a head kick that half lands.
Boyka throws a lazy head kick
and Lucarescu counters with a one-two to the body.
Boyka throws a sloppy head kick
and Lucarescu counters with a nice body shot.
Boyka misses with a body kick.
A head kick by Boyka misses
and Lucarescu counters with a two punch combo.
Boyka thows a leg kick but Lucarescu checks it
and Lucarescu counters with a straight right hand.
Boyka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lucarescu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boyka gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lucarescu counters with a three punch combo that has Boyka backing up. Boyka nods at Lucarescu to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC2#
Boyka is rocked!
Boyka throws a head kick that misses
and Lucarescu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lucarescu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Boyka is breathing heavily.
A lazy body kick from Boyka
and Lucarescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Boyka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lucarescu fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Boyka to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Boyka looks to clinch but Lucarescu throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Boyka taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mircea Lucarescu!
Mircea Lucarescu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 49
Date: Jan 20, 2017

#R1#
Carnevore listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Carnevore uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Merdaka has time to react.#ROC#
Merdaka is rocked!
Merdaka's coach down at Helsinki Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Merdaka's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Carnevore throws a hook but Merdaka avoids it easily.
Merdaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Merdaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carnevore appears to be looking for a big counter.
Merdaka throws out a loose jab but Carnevore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Merdaka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Merdaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Carnevore finish him?
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carnevore shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Merdaka takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Carnevore sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Merdaka bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ilir Carnevore!
Ilir Carnevore really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 47
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
A head kick misses from Firanen.
Shi misses with a kick to the body.
Firanen dives in and grabs Shi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shi pushes down on Firanen's head and hops out.
Shi scores with a nice body kick.
Firanen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shi throws a sloppy head kick and Firanen moves out of range easily.
Firanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shi.
Shi scores with a head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Kai Firanen has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Firanen or perhaps it was just good defense by Shi, which made it look bad.
Riki Shi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Firanen.
Firanen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shi avoids it really well and circles away.
Firanen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shi as he jumps to the side.
Shi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Shi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shi throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Shi lands a big head kick that sends Firanen tumbling to the mat! Shi takes a step backwards and waves Firanen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Firanen is rocked!
Firanen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Firanen is still on wobbly legs! Can Shi finish him?
Shi closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Firanen out cold! Firanen corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Riki Shi!

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 46
Date: Jan 01, 2017

#R1#
Merdaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Merdaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilder appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Merdaka throws a looping overhand right but Wilder ducks down to avoid it.
Merdaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilder thinks about countering with a head kick.
Merdaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Merdaka throws a series of punches but Wilder avoids them all with ease.
Wilder defending well as Merdaka loads up on a big left hand.
Merdaka connects with a body shot that sends Wilder's belly button to the back.
Merdaka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wilder.
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!
Merdaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilder scores with a punch to the head.
Merdaka lands a head shot.
Merdaka misses with a two punch combination.
Alex Merdaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merdaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilder is looking to counter punch.
Merdaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Merdaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Merdaka throws an off balance right hand
and Wilder counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Merdaka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Wilder to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Merdaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wilder connects with a looping right hand. #ROC#
Merdaka is rocked!
Wilder lands a jab to Merdaka's midsection.
Merdaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilder finish him?
Wilder with a jab.
Merdaka misses with the combination.
Wilder thinks about countering with a body kick.
Merdaka looks winded!
Wilder throws a monster overhand right that drops Merdaka! Wilder follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Wilder!

Event: B32: Ban Gbus v Wilder 2
Date: Dec 15, 2016

#R1#
Warren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boyka went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Warren swings for the body but Boyka moves out of range.
Boyka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
No joy there for Boyka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boyka throws a sloppy head kick
and Warren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Warren scores with a body shot.
Boyka misses with a head kick.
Boyka misses with a jab, cross combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Warren misses.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses
and Warren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boyka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boyka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Warren counter with a right hand.
Boyka throws a lazy head kick
and Boyka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses
letting Warren counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Warren.
Boyka throws a series of punches but Warren avoids them all with ease.
Boyka throws a lazy head kick
and Warren counters with a nice body shot.
Boyka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warren let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Warren lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Boyka throws a sloppy head kick
and Warren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boyka misses with a head kick.
Warren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boyka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Warren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yuri Boyka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyka misses with a body kick.
Boyka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Warren let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boyka is breathing heavily.
Boyka throws a nice head kick!
Boyka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Warren is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boyka rather than just go for the knockout.
Boyka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Warren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boyka throws a head kick that misses
and Warren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warren connects with a body shot.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses
and Warren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warren avoids the head kick by Boyka.
Warren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boyka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Warren connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boyka scrambles back to his feet.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Warren digs a good hook to Boyka's body.
Warren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boyka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boyka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Warren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boyka walks into a stiff left hand from Warren.
Warren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boyka moves away.
Boyka misses with a head kick.
Boyka throws a sloppy head kick
and Warren counters with a nice body shot.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses
and Boyka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Warren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yuri Boyka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boyka throws a sloppy head kick
and Warren counters with a stiff right hand.
Warren feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boykas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Warren avoids the head kick by Boyka.
Warren lands a jab to the head.
Warren has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Warren takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Boyka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boyka throws a lazy head kick
and Warren counters with a series of strikes. Boyka will be more careful next time no doubt.
Warren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boyka is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Some wild striking there from Boyka.
Boyka throws a body kick that misses
and Warren counters with a left to the body.
A head kick by Boyka misses
and Warren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Warren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boyka doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyka tries a head kick but it misses.
Boyka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Warren.
Warren blocks a head kick by Boyka.
Nice body punch from Warren.
Boyka pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Warren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Warren scores with a jab to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Warren.
Boyka throws a head kick but Warren moves out of range.
Boyka throws a head kick but Warren moves out of range.
Warren throws out a counter right but Boyka avoids it with no problem.
Warren jabs Boyka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Warren with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boyka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Warren is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boyka had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Boyka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boyka throws a sloppy head kick
and Warren counters with a nice body shot.
Warren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyka throws a head kick but Warren moves out of range.
No joy there for Boyka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Warren is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boyka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boyka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddy Warren dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jab by Warren.
Boyka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boyka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Warren misses with a few strikes there.
Boyka misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Boyka misses
and Warren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Warren.
Warren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No joy there for Boyka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses.
Warren is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boyka with a body shot.
Warren's corner calls for a 1-2. Warren obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses
and Warren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warren blocks a head kick by Boyka.
Boyka gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Warren counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Warren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Warren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Warren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Warren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boyka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boyka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boyka tries a head kick but it misses.
Warren misses with a wild body shot.
Boyka scores with a head kick. Warren tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Warren scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Warren avoids the head kick by Boyka.
Warren let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boyka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Warren counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Warren with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Warren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boyka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Boyka.
Freddy Warren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boyka thows a leg kick but Warren checks it
and Warren counters with a nice body shot.
Warren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
A lazy left from Warren finds it's target.
Nice body punch from Warren.
Warren feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boykas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boyka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boyka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warren throws a counter combo.
Warren fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice body punch from Warren.
Boyka throws a sloppy head kick
and Warren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Warren throws a series of punches but Boyka avoids them all with ease.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses.
Warren appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Warren goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Boyka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Warren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Warren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boyka's head backwards.#T3#
No joy there for Boyka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boyka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Despite the aggression on Warren's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boyka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick by Boyka misses
and Warren counters with a straight right hand.
Yuri Boyka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warren scores with a jab to the body.
Warren dips to his left and cracks Boyka with an uppercut!
Warren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boyka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Warren counters with a nice body shot.
Warren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Warren avoids the head kick by Boyka.
A little jabbing left from Warren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Warren.
Warren avoids the head kick by Boyka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Warren coming out on top.
Warren lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Warren blocks a head kick by Boyka.
Boyka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Warren with a hook.
A nice combination there by Warren.
Boyka keeps Warren at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick by Boyka misses
and Warren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Warren fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Warren lands with a right hand.
Boyka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Warren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boyka throws a head kick but Warren moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyka lands with a slapping head kick.
Boyka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boyka throws a sloppy head kick
and Warren counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick by Boyka misses
and Warren counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddy Warren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A shot to the liver by Warren. Beautiful body shot.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boyka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses
and Warren counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Boyka misses
and Warren counters with a three punch combo that has Boyka backing up. Boyka nods at Warren to acknowledge the strikes.
Boyka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Warren! But no joy.
Warren avoids the head kick by Boyka.
Boyka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Warren finds it's way round the side to connect with Boyka's head.
Boyka throws a lazy head kick
and Warren counters with a series of strikes. Boyka will be more careful next time no doubt.
Warren blocks a head kick by Boyka.
Warren throws out a counter right but Boyka avoids it with no problem.
Warren lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Warren avoids the head kick by Boyka.
Warren lands with a hook. Boyka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheers as Warren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boyka doesn't seem phased though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Warren avoids the head kick by Boyka.
Warren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boyka throws a sloppy head kick and Warren moves out of range easily.
Warren connects with a body shot that sends Boyka's belly button to the back.
Warren jabs at Boyka's body.
Warren lands a jab to Boyka's midsection.
Warren blocks the body kick.
Boyka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boyka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Warren lands a nice looking body shot.
Boyka motions for Warren to come forward. Boyka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Warren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Warren scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boyka throws a head kick but Warren moves out of range.
Warren scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boyka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boyka throws a sloppy head kick and Warren moves out of range easily.
Boyka thows a leg kick but Warren checks it
and Boyka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick by Boyka misses
and Warren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boyka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boyka looks to land a combination but Warren avoids it well.
Warren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boyka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Warren misses.
Boyka has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Boyka misses with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Warren.
Warren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Boyka throws a lazy head kick
and Warren counters with a right hand to the body.
Warren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boyka slips a jab and a cross from Warren.
Warren lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from Boyka.
A shot to the liver by Warren. Beautiful body shot.
Boyka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Warren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses
and Warren counters with a straight right hand.
Warren lands with a good body shot.
Warren clobbers Boyka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Warren avoids the head kick by Boyka.
Warren scores with a one two! Boyka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Boyka.
Boyka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yuri Boyka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Warren connects with the punch.
Boyka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boyka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Warren throws a good cross that connects.
Warren listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boyka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boyka throws a series of punches but Warren avoids them all with ease.
Warren scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Warren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boyka.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyka lands a head kick!
Jab, jab by Warren - just one landing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy Warren!

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 44
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Shi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Ragnarsson forces Shi back against the cage and clinches.
Ragnarsson has Shi pressed against the cage, preventing Shi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ragnarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shi wants to get back to striking at distance but Ragnarsson won't allow it.
Ragnarsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ragnarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shi tries to circle away but Ragnarsson has him pinned against the cage.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shi is trying to push Ragnarsson away but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice elbow from Ragnarsson. #CUT#
It looks like Riki Shi has been cut.
Shi wants to get back to striking at distance but Ragnarsson won't allow it.
Ragnarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shi backwards.
Ragnarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but Shi blocks with his arms.
Ragnarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Shi is rocked!
Ragnarsson keeps control of Shi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shi is trying to push Ragnarsson away but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Shi working hard to break the clinch.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but Shi blocks it.
Ragnarsson lands with a left to the head.
Ragnarsson gets through Shi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shi is still on wobbly legs! Can Ragnarsson finish him?
Shi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shi seems to have recovered his senses.
Ragnarsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice elbow from Ragnarsson.
Shi has had enough of the clinch but Ragnarsson keeps him there for the moment.
Shi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ragnarsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shi is trying to break free.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee to the head.
Shi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the cage.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shi working hard to break the clinch.
Shi is trying to push Ragnarsson away but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee to the head.
Ragnarsson connects with a knee to the head.
Shi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Shi can't break the clinch.
Shi tries to break free but Ragnarsson pushes him back against the cage.
Ragnarsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ragnarsson lands a big knee to the head and Shi goes down! Ragnarsson pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Halfdan Ragnarsson!
Our winner, Halfdan Ragnarsson, 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: Helsinki Fighting League: 42
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Merdaka throws a right hand that Takiama ducks under and follows up with a left that Takiama also avoids with ease.
Merdaka throws a right and a left that Takiama avoids nicely.
Takiama has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Takiama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Merdaka.
Merdaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
Takiama bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Merdaka pushes Takiama away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Takiama gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Takiama tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Takiama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Merdaka, who protects the arm well.
Merdaka wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Takiama is trying to get an arm triangle but Merdaka is defending well. #T1#
Merdaka is pushing Takiama's head away, looking to escape. Takiama manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Takiama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Takiama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Merdaka is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Takiama is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Takiama is working to tighten his grip on Merdaka's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Merdaka has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Takiama is really squeezing tight and eventually Merdaka passes out! Takiama breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Seto Takiama!

Event: TD 4: Marveux vs Bispin
Date: Nov 04, 2016

#R1#
Nice body kick there by Shi.
Schmidt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schmidt shoots in for a double leg but Shi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shi misses with a head kick.
Shi connects with a high kick.
Shi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Shi throws a nice head kick!
Shi throws a head kick that misses.
Schmidt attempts a counter takedown but Shi avoids it well and moves away.
Schmidt blocks a head kick by Shi.
Shi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schmidt avoids the head kick by Shi.
Schmidt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schmidt attempts a counter takedown but Shi avoids it well and moves away.
Schmidt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Shi.
Schmidt blocks a head kick by Shi.
Schmidt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Schmidt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've been told by Schmidt's head coaches at MM eh Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Shi misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Shi.
Shi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shi throws a head kick that misses.
Shi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shi looks winded!
Shi lands a head kick. Schmidt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shi throws a head kick but Schmidt moves out of range.
Shi throws a head kick but Schmidt moves out of range.
Shi avoids the head kick by Schmidt.
Shi misses with a head kick.
Riki Shi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schmidt tries to close the distance and clinch but Shi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shi checks a leg kick.
Shi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shi throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Schmidt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Schmidt.
Shi is pressed up against the cage. Schmidt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shi down to the mat. Shi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Schmidt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Shi throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Schmidt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Schmidt.
Shi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Schmidt manages to pass to side control.
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!#REVB#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schmidt in particular looking to stall.
Shi is trying to stand up here but Schmidt is controlling him well.
Schmidt performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shi pushes Schmidt off looking to stand but Schmidt dives back in and keeps control.
Schmidt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shi pushes Schmidt off looking to stand but Schmidt dives back in and keeps control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shi can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Schmidt lands with a punch from half guard.
Schmidt working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shi is trying to escape back to his feet but Schmidt uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Schmidt taking a breather here.
Shi wants to get back to his feet but Schmidt drags him back down.
Shi being controlled for a moment.
Schmidt trying to control the position but Shi is working away. #T4#
Shi wants to get back to his feet but Schmidt drags him back down.
Schmidt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shi keeps working.
Shi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Shi is trying to buck Schmidt off.
Schmidt landing a few strikes.
Schmidt prevents Shi from escaping the position.
Schmidt lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shi down.
Shi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Schmidt is looking to take a break and control but Shi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Schmidt has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riki Shi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Shi throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Schmidt counters with a shoot takedown. Shi fights it but they end up in guard.
Schmidt landing with the ground and pound.
Schmidt prevents Shi from getting back to his feet.
Schmidt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shi is wriggling around but Schmidt manages to pass to half guard.
Schmidt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ernst Schmidt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schmidt working the head and body with strikes.
Schmidt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shi pushes Schmidt off looking to stand but Schmidt dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt working Shi over with strikes.
Schmidt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shi is looking to escape.
Schmidt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Schmidt is controlling the pace. #ES2#
Shi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Shi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shi throws a nice looking combination but Schmidt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shi throws a head kick that Schmidt semi-blocks.
Shi throws a head kick that Schmidt semi-blocks.
Shi checks the leg kick.
Shi cracks Schmidt with a good jab.#TD#
Schmidt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shi on his heels. He'll look to pass Shi's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schmidt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Shi wants to stand up but Schmidt is controlling him.
Shi keeping moving, preventing Schmidt from controlling successfully.
Schmidt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shi keeping moving, preventing Schmidt from controlling successfully.
Schmidt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shi wants to stand and escape but Schmidt is having none of it.
Schmidt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shi is looking to stand up but Schmidt isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T3#
Schmidt blocks a head kick by Shi.
Shi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ernst Schmidt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schmidt feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Schmidt moves into range and clinches up with Shi.
A short uppercut from Schmidt.
Shi wants to get back to striking at distance but Schmidt won't allow it. #BC2#
Shi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schmidt.
Schmidt avoids the head kick by Shi.
Schmidt swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schmidt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Schmidt blocks a head kick by Shi.
Schmidt tries to counter by clinching up but Shi breaks away and moves out of range.
Riki Shi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmidt slips a jab and a cross from Shi. #T4#
Schmidt throws a sloppy head kick and Shi moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Shi.
Schmidt lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmidt avoids the head kick by Shi.
Shi throws a sloppy head kick and Schmidt moves out of range easily.
Schmidt tries to land a front kick but Shi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Schmidt blocks a head kick by Shi.
Shi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schmidt tries to clinch but Shi moves out of range.
Shi throws a head kick that misses.
Schmidt avoids the head kick by Shi.
Shi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schmidt scores with a sloppy right hand. Shi should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Riki Shi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Schmidt tries to land a leg kick but Shi saw it coming and moves away.
Shi throws a sloppy head kick and Schmidt moves out of range easily.
Schmidt feinted with a counter takedown.
Schmidt tries to clinch but Shi moves out of range. #TD#
Schmidt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Shi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schmidt controls the pace.
Schmidt trying to control but Shi is working from the bottom.
Schmidt scoring with some ground and pound.
Shi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schmidt is controlling him.
Schmidt trying to control but Shi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schmidt scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Shi wants to get back to his feet but Schmidt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Schmidt trying to control the position from guard on top but Shi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shi is looking to stand back up but Schmidt counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Shi.
Shi tries to kick Schmidt off but Schmidt keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shi is not content to let Schmidt control the position.
Shi is trying to escape back to his feet but Schmidt uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Schmidt takes a little break here. Shi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Schmidt is looking to take a break and control but Shi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Shi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Schmidt trying to control the action but Shi is working from the bottom.
Shi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Shi bucks up and tries to throw Schmidt off but instead Schmidt has got his back!
Schmidt biding his time, controlling Shi.
Will Schmidt go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T3#
Shi wants to get back to his feet.
Shi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Shi is keeping busy.
Shi is trying to stand back up.
A lull in the action here.
Shi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Good control from Schmidt.#SUB#
Schmidt working for a choke but Shi is defending well.
Riki Shi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Shi wants to get back to his feet.
Schmidt lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Shi.
Schmidt lands strikes to the head.
Schmidt scores with strikes from the back.
Shi wants to get back to his feet.
Schmidt is riding his opponent, not letting Shi buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shi is trying to stand back up.
Ernst Schmidt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernst Schmidt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shi 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ernst Schmidt!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2016

#R1#
Shawcross throws a hook to the side of Balisi's head but Balisi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shawcross stuffs the takedown attempt from Balisi. Balisi gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Shawcross moves into range and clinches up with Balisi.
Balisi has Shawcross pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shawcross manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shawcross misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shawcross prevents a body shot from Balisi.
Balisi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shawcross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shawcross can't break the clinch.
Balisi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shawcross tries to circle away but Balisi has him pinned against the cage.
Shawcross is working Balisi over against the cage.
Shawcross is trying to push Balisi away but Balisi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Shawcross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shawcross lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Shawcross's corner calls for a 1-2. Shawcross obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Shawcross rushes Balisi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Balisi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shawcross scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Balisi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shawcross sprawls well. Shawcross wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Balisi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ambo Balisi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balisi walks into a stiff left hand from Shawcross.
Shawcross scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Balisi rushes Shawcross and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shawcross misses with a short punch on the inside.
Balisi wants a takedown but no success here.
Shawcross leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Balisi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shawcross gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shawcross misses with the head strike.
Shawcross misses with some punches.
Shawcross lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shawcross scores with a shot to the side of Balisi's head.
Balisi letting Shawcross take a breather here.
Shawcross pushes Balisi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balisi blocking some punches.
Balisi takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Balisi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Balisi fails to land the takedown.#T3#
A cross from Shawcross lands.
Shawcross lands a really nice looking cross but Balisi seems unphased.
Balisi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Balisi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shawcross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shawcross lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Balisi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#
Balisi is rocked!
Shawcross is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Balisi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shawcross digs a good body shot into Balisi's ribs.
Oh Balisi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Balisi is breathing heavily.
Shawcross throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Balisi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shawcross taking a breather.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shawcross takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice body punch from Shawcross.
Balisi seems to have got his legs back now.
Shawcross misses with a punch to the body.
Balisi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shawcross is defending well for now.#T4#
Shawcross looking to stall.
Shawcross makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shawcross wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shawcross working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shawcross lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shawcross gets through Balisi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shawcross is pressed up against the cage. Balisi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shawcross down to the mat. Shawcross avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shawcross is looking to clinch but Balisi is avoiding it.
Balisi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jab from Shawcross.
Balisi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shawcross.
Balisi ducks under a wild hook from Shawcross.
Balisi darts in trying to clinch
and Shawcross counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Shawcross dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Balisi shoots and misses
letting Shawcross counter with a right hand.
Shawcross has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Balisi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shawcross throws out the jab. #KD2#
Shawcross drops Balisi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Balisi looks back up at him and smiles so Shawcross waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Shawcross batters Balisi with a massive right followed by a huge left! Balisi is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Shawcross lands a final crushing right hand to drop Balisi to the mat with a gruesome thud! Shawcross is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Arthur Shawcross!

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 39
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Merdaka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cudi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cudi lands with a straight right. Merdaka didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Cudi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cudi showed some decent athleticism there.
Merdaka is looking to escape.
Cudi not doing much here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Merdaka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cudi trying to control from half guard but Merdaka is working away.
Cudi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Merdaka taking some punishment here, with Cudi in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cudi lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Cudi. #SUB#
Cudi is working for a submission of some sort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cudi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#
Merdaka is rocked!
Merdaka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cudi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Merdaka is still in real trouble! Can Cudi finish him?
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1#
Cudi slips a nice elbow through Merdaka's hands, connecting with Merdaka's forehead.#SUB#
Cudi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Merdaka is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

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

Event: TD 3: Marveux vs Woodley
Date: Oct 25, 2016

#R1#
Shi scores with a head kick. Power tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Shi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shi blocks a head kick by Power.
Shi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Power misses the jab.
Shi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shi.
Power jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shi tries a head kick but it misses.
Shi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Power looks to throw the jab but Shi is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shi.
Shi misses with a head kick.
Shi lands a high kick!
Power misses with a straight left.
Riki Shi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Power.#T1#
That kick from Shi tenderised Power's leg. Power is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Power blocks a head kick by Shi.
Power throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Power works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Power throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shi blocks a jab.
Shi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Power is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Shi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Power lands a jab to the nose.
Shi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Power.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Power avoids a punch combination nicely.
Power throws a counter high kick but Shi was just alert enough to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.
Shi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Power looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shi lands with a kick to the temple. Power shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shi.
Power throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shi throws a nice head kick!
A head kick from Shi lands but Power takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Shi.
Shi looks winded!
Shi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Power throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shi tries a head kick but it misses.
Shi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Power - that's a beauty! Shi is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Power can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Geordie Power!
Geordie Power is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Geordie Power made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Lion Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: TD 2: Bloodshed
Date: Oct 20, 2016

#R1#
Boyka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boyka misses with a head kick.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khalifa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khalifa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boyka lands with a kick to the temple. Khalifa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Boyka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boyka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boyka throws a series of punches but Khalifa moves out of range.
Boyka throws a sloppy head kick and Khalifa moves out of range easily.
Boyka throws a head kick but Khalifa moves out of range.
Boyka throws a sloppy head kick and Khalifa moves out of range easily.
Boyka throws a sloppy head kick and Khalifa moves out of range easily.
Khalifa is looking for the big counter here.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boyka throws a sloppy head kick and Khalifa moves out of range easily.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses
and Boyka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khalifa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boyka is breathing heavily.#T1#
Boyka lands a high kick!
Boyka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khalifa avoids the head kick by Boyka.
A countering left hand to the body from Khalifa misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Khalifa.
Boyka pushes Khalifa away with a front kick.
Boyka throws a combination that misses
and Khalifa counters with a series of strikes. Boyka will be more careful next time no doubt.
Khalifa fails with a takedown attempt.
Boyka moves out of range of the body kick.
Boyka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC#
Khalifa is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyka batters Khalifa with a massive right followed by a huge left! Khalifa is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Boyka lands a final crushing right hand to drop Khalifa to the mat with a gruesome thud! Boyka is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yuri Boyka!
Yuri Boyka is the new featherweight champion!

Event: Helsinki Fighting League: 37
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Merdaka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by XsX.#CUT#
It looks like Malcolm XsX has been cut.
XsX slips a jab and a cross from Merdaka.
Merdaka throws a right and a left that XsX avoids nicely. #TD2#
XsX scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
XsX landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Check out the look on XsX's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
XsX has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
XsX lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merdaka is not content to let XsX control the position.
Merdaka is looking to work his way out of this bad position but XsX is controlling him well.
Merdaka taking a bit of punishment here - XsX scoring with strikes.
XsX scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Merdaka is rocked!
XsX working the ground and pound.
Oh Merdaka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
XsX scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Merdaka is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and XsX can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm XsX!

Event: TD 1: The Beginning
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Shi misses with a head kick.
Riki Shi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Shi.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rodriguez! #CUT#
It looks like Riki Shi has been cut.
Shi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodriguez throws a big counter combination but Shi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Shi moves out of range.
Shi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Shi.
Rodriguez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shi throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
We've been told by Rodriguez's head coaches at Komplete MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Shi.
Shi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shi misses with a head kick.
Rodriguez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Rodriguez takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Hector Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez dives in and grabs Shi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shi pushes down on Rodriguez's head and hops out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice sprawl there from Shi as Rodriguez shoots in.
Rodriguez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Shi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodriguez's sensitive parts.
Shi throws a nice head kick!
Shi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez dodges the punch combination from Shi.
Rodriguez shoots in for a double leg but Shi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rodriguez slips a jab and a cross from Shi.
Rodriguez shoots in and drives through. Shi sprawls well.
Shi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riki Shi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rodriguez shoots for a takedown but Shi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
A head kick misses from Shi.
Shi throws a head kick that half lands.
Shi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodriguez in his tracks.
Shi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Shi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shi tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rodriguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shi.
Rodriguez has a takedown stuffed.
Shi lands a head kick!
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Shi.
Rodriguez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Shi.
Rodriguez throwing a counter right hand but Shi manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodriguez somewhat.#T3#
Nice body kick there by Shi.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Shi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Shi.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Shi.
Shi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shi throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Shi lands a high kick!
Shi throws a sloppy head kick
and Rodriguez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shi.
Shi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rodriguez misses with a series of wild punches.
Shi feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Shi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shi throws a head kick that half lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Shi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rodriguez's head.
Rodriguez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shi but Shi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shi throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shi throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Shi.
Shi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riki Shi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rodriguez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shi circles away.
Shi swinging wildly here.
Nice takedown defense from Shi. No joy for Rodriguez on that attempt.
Shi tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Shi.
Rodriguez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shi.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Shi.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shi as he jumps to the side.
Shi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rodriguez defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Shi.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Shi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rodriguez's head.
Shi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodriguez is looking to counter the offense by Shi and move into the clinch.
Hector Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shi connects with the punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shi lands with a kick to the temple. Rodriguez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Shi. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Shi as Rodriguez shoots in.
Rodriguez shoots in but Shi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shi lands a high kick!
Shi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shi throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodriguez.
Shi throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez throws a nice looking combination but Shi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rodriguez defends it well.
Shi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodriguez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shi pinned against the cage. Shi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And Shi tries to counter it with a takedown but Rodriguez pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Shi scores with a head kick.
Rodriguez throws a nice looking combination but Shi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Shi looks to move away, Rodriguez throws a big counter combo but Shi just gets out of the way.#TD#
Rodriguez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shi's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES2#
Shi has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rodriguez is on him like a limpet, forcing Shi back against the cage.#BC2#
Shi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Shi.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shi.
Rodriguez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodriguez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Shi lands a head kick!
Shi stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodriguez. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet.
Shi scores with a head kick.
Shi throws a head kick that misses.
Shi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shi throws a head kick that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rodriguez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rodriguez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shi throws a head kick that misses.
Shi dodges the punch combination from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Shi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rodriguez's head.
Shi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Rodriguez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shi as he avoids it easily.
Shi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rodriguez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rodriguez throws a nice looking combination but Shi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riki Shi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shi swinging wildly here.
Shi leaves Rodriguez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shi tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Shi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shi.
Shi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Riki Shi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rodriguez scores with the left hand. Shi knows he should have avoided that one.
Rodriguez dives in and grabs Shi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shi pushes down on Rodriguez's head and hops out.
Shi throws a nice head kick!
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches up with Shi, looking for a takedown. Rodriguez pushes Shi against the cage but Shi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shi slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodriguez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shi throws a nice looking combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shi lands with an overhand left.
Shi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rodriguez's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shi tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Shi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Shi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shi swivels and escapes.#T1#
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Shi.
Shi throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shi throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shi thows a body kick. Rodriguez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A combination from Shi does no damage.
Shi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shi swivels and escapes.
Shi scores with a head kick. Rodriguez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Shi moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rodriguez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shi - the referee stops the clock and Rodriguez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shi. Rodriguez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Shi moved out of range.
Shi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rodriguez.
Shi lands with a kick to the temple. Rodriguez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Rodriguez gets a takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
It looks like Rodriguez is going to stand back up.
Shi is trying to stand back up but Rodriguez is controlling him
Rodriguez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rodriguez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shi is trying to stand back up but Rodriguez is controlling him
Rodriguez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shi tries to kick Rodriguez off but Rodriguez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU#
Rodriguez stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Shi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shi throws a head kick that Rodriguez semi-blocks.
Nice sprawl there from Shi as Rodriguez shoots in.
Shi feints the counter takedown.
Shi lands with a slapping head kick.
Shi throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodriguez. #T3#
Rodriguez slips a jab and a cross from Shi.
Shi throws a lazy head kick
and Rodriguez counters with a right hand to the body.
Rodriguez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shi's waist but Shi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodriguez off to one side.
Shi throws a nice head kick!
Rodriguez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shi's waist but Shi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodriguez off to one side.
Shi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shi lands with a kick to the temple. Rodriguez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Shi.
Shi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Shi shows good takedown defense.
Shi throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Rodriguez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shi tries to avoid it but Rodriguez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shi to the ground. Shi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shi connects with a high kick.
Rodriguez shoots for a takedown but Shi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Shi tries a head kick but it misses.
Riki Shi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Shi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Shi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hector Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick from Shi lands but Rodriguez takes it in his stride.
Rodriguez shoots for a double leg takedown but Shi sprawls well. He's pushed Rodriguez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Shi moves out of range.
Shi scores with a push kick.
Rodriguez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Shi.
Shi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt - Shi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Shi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rodriguez's head.
Shi lands with a slapping head kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riki Shi!
Hector Rodriguez was interviewed post fight and said 'Unlucky, unlucky'.

Event: TD 1: The Beginning
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Larkin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boyka lands a head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Andy Larkin has been cut.
Danga de danga de dang - Boyka scores with a four punch combination!
Boyka lands a big head kick that sends Larkin to the canvas! Boyka follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Boyka!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2016

#R1#
Boyka throws a head kick but Willis moves out of range.
Boyka tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Willis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boyka.
Boyka tries a head kick but it misses.
Boyka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Boyka misses #TD#
and Willis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Boyka can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Willis controls the pace.
Willis stops Boyka from standing up.
Willis is working Boyka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Willis prevents Boyka from getting back to his feet.
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.
Boyka being controlled here, momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boyka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Willis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Willis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boyka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boyka is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Willis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Willis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Willis tries to clinch up.
Willis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boyka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Willis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Willis avoids the head kick by Boyka.
Boyka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Willis fails to land the takedown.
Boyka tries a head kick but it misses.
Boyka lands with a kick to the temple. Willis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
Boyka misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Boyka lands but Willis takes it in his stride. #ROC2#
Willis is rocked!
A head kick misses from Boyka.
Oh Willis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boyka looks winded!
Willis avoids the head kick by Boyka.
A counter left hand to the body from Willis misses its target.
Willis avoids the head kick by Boyka.
Boyka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!#TD#
Willis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Boyka manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Boyka pushes Willis off and scrambles back to his feet.
Boyka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boyka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Willis shoots in for a takedown but Boyka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Willis misses with a two punch combination.
Boyka throws a head kick but Willis moves out of range.
Willis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boyka keeps the fight on the outside.
Boyka tries a head kick but it misses.
Boyka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boyka throws a head kick but Willis moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Boyka.
Boyka swats away the attempt to clinch by Willis.
Boyka tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Willis misses.
Willis tries for a takedown but Boyka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregg Willis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Willis avoids the head kick by Boyka.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boyka avoids the body shot from Willis.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boyka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boyka throws a nice looking combination but Willis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boyka misses with a head kick.
Boyka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Willis avoids the head kick by Boyka.
Willis misses with a wild combination.
Boyka circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Willis drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Boyka follows Willis to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Boyka!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2016

#R1#
Snider has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shi.
Shi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters circling a little - Shi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Snider could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A head kick misses from Shi.
Snider changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shi misses with a wild combination.
Snider changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Snider on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shi misses with a combination
and Snider counters with a left and a right that stings Shi.
Shi misses with a head kick.
Snider appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shi throws a sloppy head kick and Snider moves out of range easily.
Snider throws a big counter combination but Shi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shi misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shi misses with a head kick.
Shi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snider went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Riki Shi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Shi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shi tries a head kick but it misses.
Shi throws a head kick but Snider moves out of range.
Shi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Andreas Snider has been cut.
Shi misses with a leg kick.
Snider throws a big counter combination but Shi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Shi. Those never looked like landing.
Snider feinted with a counter takedown.
Shi throws a right and a left that Snider avoids nicely.
Shi looks winded!
Snider shoots in looking for a takedown but Shi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snider's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Shi misses.
Snider avoids the head kick by Shi.
Snider half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shi scores with a nice body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Snider.#T2#
Snider avoids the head kick by Shi.
Snider throwing a counter right hand but Shi manages to avoid it.
Shi thows a body kick. Snider tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shi throws a head kick that half lands. #ROC2#
Snider is rocked!
Snider wants to stay close but Shi steps back to make room for something. Snider seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Shi and Snider drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Riki Shi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Merdaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ellis. #KD2#
Merdaka lands a big uppercut and Ellis crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ellis looks OK. Merdaka waves Ellis back to his feet!#ROC2#
Ellis is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Cruz Ellis has been cut.
Ellis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Merdaka connects with a stiff jab that staggers Ellis - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex Merdaka!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2016

#R1#
Boyka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boyka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larson is looking to counter the offense by Boyka and move into the clinch.
Boyka throws a series of punches but Larson avoids them all with ease.
Boyka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boyka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boyka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Lane Larson has been cut.
Larson avoids the head kick by Boyka.
Larson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boyka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Larson avoids the head kick by Boyka.
Boyka throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Larson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Larson.
Larson tries a knee to the head but Boyka blocks it. #BC2#
Boyka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick by Boyka misses #CL#
and Larson counters by moving into the clinch.
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!#BC2#
Boyka breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Larson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Boyka manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boyka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Larson is controlling him. #T1#
Larson scoring with some ground and pound.
Boyka wants to stand and escape but Larson is having none of it.
Larson connects with a couple of short punches.
Larson lands a couple of digs.
Boyka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Larson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Larson trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larson won't allow Boyka to get back to his feet.
Larson wants to control from the top but Boyka keeps moving.
Larson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boyka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Larson with a nice head shot there.
Larson stops Boyka from standing up. #T2#
Boyka is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Larson dives into side control.
Boyka wants to get back to his feet but Larson is dominant here and he's now got Boyka's back!
Boyka is trying to get back to his feet but Larson has full control of the position and if anything, Boyka has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Larson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Boyka doesn't escape.
Boyka is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Larson has Boyka flattened out and is raining down punches.
Larson scores with punches from the back.
Boyka is trying to get back to his feet but Larson has full control of the position and if anything, Boyka has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Larson landing with strikes. #T3#
Boyka is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Larson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Larson lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Larson looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Larson lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Larson lands a shot to the head.
Boyka trying to get back to his feet but Larson is in full control for now. #T4#
Larson lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Larson.
Boyka covers up after that shot from Larson.
Boyka is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Larson scores with punches to the body.
Boyka is trying to get back to his feet but Larson has full control of the position and if anything, Boyka has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Larson softening up his opponent with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larson connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Boyka to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Boyka manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Boyka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boyka tries a head kick but it misses.
Larson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boyka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Larson lands with a right hand.
Boyka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lane Larson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lane Larson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Larson clinches up with Boyka and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Boyka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boyka thows a body kick. Larson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boyka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Larson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boyka throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Larson moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Boyka breaks the clinch.
Boyka moves away from the strike by Larson.
Larson misses with a looping right.
Boyka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boyka tries a head kick but it misses.
Larson avoids the head kick by Boyka.
Larson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Larson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boyka as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larson feinted with a counter takedown.
Larson fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Larson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyka tries to kick Larson off but Larson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Larson working over Boyka with some ground and pound. Boyka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Larson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Larson wants to control but Boyka is keeping him busy.
Larson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Larson working the head and body with strikes.
Larson drops an elbow to the side of Boyka's head.
Boyka is looking to escape.
Larson is nestled in close to Boyka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Larson working Boyka over with strikes.
Larson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boyka can do to turn this around?
Larson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boyka can do anything to dispel that myth.
Larson prevents Boyka from standing back up.
Larson working Boyka over with strikes.
Larson scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Larson drops an elbow to the side of Boyka's head.
Boyka is trying to stand.
Larson winds up and cracks Boyka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Larson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boyka looks like he's trying to stand up.
Larson working Boyka over with strikes.
Boyka has hold of Larson's hands but Larson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Larson working Boyka over with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boyka wants to get back to his feet.
Boyka tries to kick Larson off in order to stand up. Larson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Larson prevents Boyka from escaping the position.
Larson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Boyka down.
Larson cracks Boyka with a big elbow.
Larson working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Larson is putting a hurting on Boyka here, landing some big shots from side control.
Larson working the body and head with strikes.
Larson prevents Boyka from escaping the position.
Larson landing a few strikes.
Larson working the head with strikes.
Larson working the body and head with strikes.
Larson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Larson working the head with strikes. #ROC#
Boyka is rocked!
Larson lands a nice forearm strike.
Boyka is still in real trouble! Can Larson finish him?
Larson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Boyka taking a bit of punishment here - Larson scoring with strikes.
Boyka wants to get back to his feet.
Larson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boyka keeps working.
Larson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Larson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Boyka to see if he's OK.
Larson cracks Boyka with a big right hand but Boyka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T4#
Larson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boyka wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Larson cracks Boyka with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Larson immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Boyka is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Larson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lane Larson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2016

#R1#
Sherman wants to clinch up but Merdaka keeps it at a distance.
Merdaka is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Sherman like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Sherman from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Merdaka!

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