Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2024

#R1#
Ritola lands a jab to the head.
We've been told by Ritola's head coaches at Ruttos gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tosanesti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Ritola was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tosanesti.
Tosanesti misses with a takedown attempt - Ritola sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tosanesti scores with a head kick. Ritola tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Tommi Ritola has been cut.
Tosanesti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tosanesti shoots in looking for a takedown. Ritola tries to sprawl out of it but Tosanesti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ritola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ritola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosanesti with a poor takedown
and Ritola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tommi Ritola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Tosanesti.#TD2#
Tosanesti darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ritola keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ritola is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tosanesti jumps into side control!
Ritola is looking to regain half guard here but Tosanesti keeps moving and retains side control.
Tosanesti is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ritola will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tosanesti postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ritola knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tosanesti on the ground.
A lull in the action here as Tosanesti stalls from top position.
Ritola is not content to let Tosanesti control the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tosanesti happy to just control the position for now.
Tosanesti misses with the ground and pound.
Tosanesti throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ritola can't do much from the bottom here.
Tosanesti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Tosanesti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ritola knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Ritola managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tosanesti.
Tosanesti landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tosanesti scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tosanesti works to advance to full mount. Ritola defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Tosanesti working Ritola over with strikes here. #SUB2#
Tosanesti is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ritola is surviving well by controlling Tosanesti's body position as best he can.
Ritola is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Ritola is bucking up trying to escape but Tosanesti cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tosanesti tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Tosanesti looking for a guillotine from mount but Ritola is having none of it.
Tosanesti controlling from mount.
My spies in Vancouver Island Fight Club inform me that Tosanesti has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tosanesti pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tosanesti lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ritola hang on?#SUB2#
Tosanesti has isolated one of Ritola's arms. Ritola looking to fight him off but Tosanesti twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Tosanesti!
Chris Tosanesti seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 367 Okoro v Johnson
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Jarvinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bonaparte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jarvinen on the side of the head.
Bonaparte lunges at Jarvinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jarvinen's hand.
Bonaparte throws a head kick that misses.
Bonaparte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jarvinen.#CL#
Jarvinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jarvinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Jarvinen.
Jarvinen tries a body shot but Bonaparte blocks it.
Jarvinen tries a body shot but Bonaparte blocks it.
A hook to the body from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonaparte wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jarvinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonaparte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Bonaparte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bonaparte throws a combination. Jarvinen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Jarvinen jabs Bonaparte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arto Jarvinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonaparte looks winded!
Jarvinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bonaparte blocks a jab.
Bonaparte tries to land a leg kick but Jarvinen saw it coming and moves away.
Jarvinen throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bonaparte counter with a right hand.
Bonaparte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jarvinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bonaparte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jarvinen's head.
Jarvinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonaparte moves away.
Bonaparte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
A jab from Jarvinen misses.
Bonaparte pushes Jarvinen away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonaparte staying out of range there.
Jarvinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jarvinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jarvinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Jarvinen cracks Bonaparte with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jarvinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jarvinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jarvinen lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Jarvinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jarvinen throws an overhand right that lands on Bonaparte's shoulder, as Bonaparte tries to avoid the shot.
Jarvinen misses the body punch
and Bonaparte counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bonaparte throws an overhand right that lands on Jarvinen's shoulder, as Jarvinen tries to avoid the shot.
Jarvinen throws a lazy right hand but Bonaparte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bonaparte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jarvinen misses with a right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bonaparte gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jarvinen.
Bonaparte takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jarvinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Jarvinen.#T4#
Jarvinen swings widly with a right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a right hand to the body.
Bonaparte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jarvinen lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonaparte lands a body shot.
Jarvinen misses with a left hand
letting Bonaparte counter with a right hand.
Jarvinen throws the left hand but Bonaparte avoids the punch easily.
Jarvinen throws the left hand but Bonaparte avoids the punch easily.
Bonaparte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bonaparte lands a nice hook to Jarvinen's body. Jarvinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jarvinen slips a jab from Bonaparte.
Jarvinen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jarvinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonaparte.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arto Jarvinen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bonaparte defending well as Jarvinen loads up on a big left hand.
Jarvinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jarvinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Bonaparte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arto Jarvinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Jarvinen throws the left hand but Bonaparte avoids the punch easily.
Jarvinen misses with a hook
and Bonaparte counters with a nice uppercut.
Jarvinen jabs Bonaparte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jarvinen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bonaparte to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonaparte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bonaparte tests Jarvinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Jarvinen is rocked!
Jarvinen stuns Bonaparte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Bonaparte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jarvinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bonaparte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jarvinen moves out of range as Bonaparte throws a body kick.
Jarvinen scores with a jab to the head.
Jarvinen swings for the body but Bonaparte moves out of range.
Bonaparte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarvinen.
Jarvinen defending well as Bonaparte loads up on a big left hand.
Bonaparte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jarvinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Bonaparte counters with a nice uppercut. #T2##CL#
Jarvinen takes the fight into the clinch.
Jarvinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jarvinen lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jarvinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonaparte wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bonaparte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jarvinens head.
Jarvinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jarvinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen lands a right hand.
Jarvinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bonaparte is trying to pull guard but Jarvinen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bonaparte is breathing heavily.
Bonaparte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jarvinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jarvinen prevents Bonaparte from breaking the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jarvinen.
A right hook to the body lands for Jarvinen.
Jarvinen lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Jarvinen effectively controlling the action here.
Jarvinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jarvinen misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Jarvinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bonaparte is trying to force a seperation but Jarvinen has the dominant position.
Bonaparte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Jarvinen.
Bonaparte is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen lands with a light punch inside.
Jarvinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards. #ROC#Bonaparte is rocked!
Bonaparte tries to circle away but Jarvinen has him pinned against the cage.
Bonaparte is still on wobbly legs! Can Jarvinen finish him?
Bonaparte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonaparte seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jarvinen.
Bonaparte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jarvinen lands with a right to the head.
Jarvinen lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jarvinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonaparte controls his hands.
Jarvinen gets through Bonaparte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Jarvinen.
Bonaparte tries to pull guard but Jarvinen won't allow it.
Bonaparte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bonaparte has had enough of the clinch but Jarvinen keeps him there for the moment.
Jarvinen works on Bonaparte's body with a couple of short punches.
Jarvinen lands an uppercut.
Jarvinen presses Bonaparte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen is working Bonaparte over against the cage.
Bonaparte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jarvinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jarvinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jarvinen lands a shoulder strike.
Jarvinen pushes Bonaparte against the cage. Jarvinen is working some dirty boxing. Jarvinen pushes off with a quick right hook! Bonaparte goes down! Bonaparte tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jarvinen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arto Jarvinen!
Our winner, Arto Jarvinen, 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: DMMA 367 Okoro v Johnson
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Railio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Railio misses with a lunging right hand
and Karter counters with a left and a right that stings Railio.
Karter throws a leg kick
and Railio counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Lamar Karter has been cut.
We've been told by Karter's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Karter scores with a jab to the body.
Railio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karter.
It looked like Karter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Railio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio walks into a jab.
Karter misses with an uppercut. Railio saw that one coming.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Railio.
A shot to the liver by Karter. Beautiful body shot.
Karter scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.#KD2#
Railio drops Karter with a beautiful combination! Karter stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Railio is looking for the KO!
Karter throws a right hand that Railio ducks under and follows up with a left that Railio also avoids with ease.
Railio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Railio stuns Karter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Karter is breathing heavily.
Railio lands a nice hook to Karter's body. Karter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Railio fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Karter to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Karter looks to clinch but Railio throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Karter taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Antti Railio!
Antti Railio decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 361 Steve v Okoro
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Laake is looking to chop away at Ahola's legs.
Both fighters circling a little - Laake finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Laake throws a lazy head kick
and Ahola counters with a nice body shot.
Ahola checks a low kick from Laake.
Ahola throws a jab but it's blocked by Laake.
Ahola swings for the body but Laake moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Laake.
Laake moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ahola throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola throws a body shot but no joy.
Laake scores with a jab. Ahola acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Laake lands a nice looking body shot.
Ahola steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Laake. That one must have hurt.#T1#
A slow jab from Ahola misses its intended target.
Laake moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Laake, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Laake tenderised Ahola's leg. Ahola is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laake throws a sloppy head kick and Ahola moves out of range easily.
Laake dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahola. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Laake.
A head kick by Laake misses
and Ahola counters with a left and a right that stings Laake.
Laake throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yngve Laake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laake tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ahola is able to avoid easily.
Laake has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Laake fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahola.
Laake cracks Ahola with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahola throws a jab but it's blocked by Laake. #T2#
Ahola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laake.
Laake throws a sloppy head kick and Ahola moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laake. That's going to slow Ahola down.
Ahola on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Laake slips a jab from Ahola.
Ahola has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Laake throws a leg kick
and Ahola counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahola scores with the left hand. Laake knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laake. Ahola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahola misses with a straight right.
Ahola avoids the head kick by Laake.
Laake throws a sloppy head kick and Ahola moves out of range easily.
Ahola is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Laake tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Good leg kick by Laake.
Ahola takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Laake throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Laake pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ahola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crunch! Laake slams his shin into Ahola's torso.
Laake looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahola is just out of range.
Ahola swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Ahola blocks the leg kick.
Ahola appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Laake throws a head kick that misses.
Laake misses with a low kick as Ahola jumps back.
Laake connects with a solid leg kick.
Ahola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahola takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Laake.
Laake walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ahola checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ahola is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Laake.
Laake throws a sloppy head kick and Ahola moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Laake.
Ahola checks the leg kick.
Ahola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Laake fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ahola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laake fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahola.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laake.
A low kick lands for Laake.
Ahola lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yngve Laake dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ahola misses with a lunging right hand
and Laake counters with a solid body kick.
Laake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Ahola was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Laake.
Laake fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahola.
A low kick lands for Laake.
Ahola looks to land a left hand but Laake moved out of range nicely.
Laake connects with a jab.
Ahola misses with a wild body shot.
Laake connects with an inside leg kick.
Laake misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola connects with a looping right hand.
Ahola misses with a body shot.
Laake now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Laake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laake throws the kick towards the body but Ahola avoids it.#T1#
Laake throws a head kick that misses
enabling Ahola to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Yngve Laake has been cut.
Ahola has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Laake tries to land a leg kick but Ahola saw it coming and moves away.
Laake lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ahola's sensitive parts.
Laake throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laake lands with a slapping head kick.
Laake lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yngve Laake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Laake misses.
It looked like Ahola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ahola throws a looping overhand right but Laake ducks down to avoid it.
Laake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laake scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Laake misses the target.
Laake throws a leg kick
and Ahola counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahola's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#T2#
Laake wants to slow Ahola down by chopping away at his legs.
Ahola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laake is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laake sizes up Ahola with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ahola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laake's hands.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laake moves away.
Laake moves out of range of the strikes.
Laake on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laake.
Ahola moves out of range of the leg kick from Laake.
A counter left hand to the body from Ahola misses its target.
Laake throws a head kick that half lands.
Ahola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laake loads up on a big right hand but Ahola slips the punch.#T3#
Ahola keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laake throws a lazy head kick #KD#
and Ahola counters with a crisp right hand that drops Laake! Ahola lets Laake back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Laake is rocked!
The fighters circling - Ahola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laake is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahola finish him?
Ahola circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Laake to the canvas! Laake doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ahola keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarkko Ahola!
An out of breath Jarkko Ahola thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 359 Kaengsaklek v Drake
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Panda lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Panda drives through and clinches with Jarvinen against the cage.
Panda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jarvinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jarvinen digs a right hand into Panda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Panda's gas tank.
Jarvinen tries to work over Panda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panda takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Panda.
Panda blocks a body shot from Jarvinen.
Panda misses with some punches.
Jarvinen working aggressively here.
Jarvinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jarvinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#It looks like D.D Panda has been cut.
Jarvinen throws a head punch that misses.
Panda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jarvinen to keep the fight standing.
Jarvinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jarvinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
A short uppercut from Jarvinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Panda can't find room to land a body shot as Jarvinen controls the action.
Panda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jarvinen working aggressively here. #T1#
Panda is trying to pull guard but Jarvinen has him pressed against the cage.
Arto Jarvinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D.D Panda.
Jarvinen lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jarvinen.
Jarvinen lands a shot to the body.
Panda looks winded!
Jarvinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Panda or not.
Jarvinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Panda has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jarvinen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Panda can turn it around.
Jarvinen lands a shot to the body.
Jarvinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Jarvinen lands a shoulder strike.
Panda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jarvinen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Panda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Jarvinen.
Panda blocking some punches.
Panda prevents a body shot from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarvinen tries to throw a body punch but Panda avoids it by throwing Jarvinen back against the cage.
Panda tries a body shot but Jarvinen blocks it.
Jarvinen tries a body shot but Panda blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jarvinen.
Panda just leaning against Jarvinen, taking a breather. #T2#
Jarvinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Jarvinen as the two fighters clinch.
Jarvinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jarvinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jarvinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jarvinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Panda controls his hands.
Jarvinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jarvinen misses with a body punch.
Panda blocking some punches.
Jarvinen lands with a light punch inside.
Jarvinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jarvinen lands with a right to the head.
Jarvinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Panda trying to control the position but instead, Jarvinen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Panda into the cage.
Jarvinen scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#That has opened up D.D Panda's cut even more.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jarvinen.
Jarvinen tries to work over Panda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jarvinen smiles and moves away. #KD#
Jarvinen cracks Panda with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jarvinen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Panda to stand back up!#ROC#Panda is rocked!#T3#
Panda walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Jarvinen swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arto Jarvinen!
After winning the bout, Arto Jarvinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 358 Dewitt v Prix
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Oliva thuds a left hand into Railio's body.
Oliva connects with a single shot there.
Oliva lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.#CL#
Oliva clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Oliva gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oliva in particular looking to stall.
Oliva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oliva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Railio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oliva scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Railio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Oliva thows a huge punch but Railio dodges it nicely.
Railio keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Oliva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oliva thows a huge punch but Railio dodges it nicely.
Oliva thows a huge punch but Railio dodges it nicely.
Oliva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Oliva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Railio defending well though.
Oliva stalling away here and it's allowed Railio to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Oliva throwing strikes but missing.
Oliva works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Railio tries to roll over but Oliva keeps him under control.
Oliva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Railio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oliva working Railio over with strikes.
Oliva looks to land a strike but Railio avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Oliva wants to control from the top but Railio keeps moving.
Oliva throwing strikes but missing.
Oliva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Railio is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Railio controlling the position.
Railio keeping moving, preventing Oliva from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Oliva is looking to work some ground and pound but Railio has wrist control.
Oliva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oliva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oliva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oliva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Railio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oliva trying to move into half guard but instead Railio has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Oliva wants to hit a sweep here but Railio passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Oliva there!
Oliva is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Railio controlling from mount.
Oliva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oliva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antti Railio's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Oliva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Railio missing with a left hand there. Oliva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Railio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oliva. Oliva obviously looking to wear him down.
Oliva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Railio can do to turn this around?
Oliva throws a leg kick which misses Railio's front leg but catches the back leg as Railio tries to avoid it.
Oliva lands with a good body shot.
Railio moves out of range of the leg kick from Oliva.
A swing and a miss from Oliva.
Oliva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Railio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Railio throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Oliva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Railio counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Railio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Railio there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Oliva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Oliva showed some decent athleticism there.
Oliva is looking to take a break and control but Railio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Railio is trying to control but can't.
Oliva throwing shots but Railio is blocking nicely.
Oliva is keen to just control but Railio is a slippery customer.#T2#
Oliva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oliva lands with a punch from half guard.
Oliva controlling the action here.
Oliva wants to take a breather but Railio is having none of it.
Railio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Railio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oliva scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oliva is trying to control the action in half guard but Railio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Oliva throwing shots but Railio is blocking nicely.
Oliva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Oliva connects with a nice short shot to Railio's temple.
Oliva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Railio's head.
Oliva lands strikes from half guard.
Oliva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Railio is refusing to be controlled, as Oliva sits in half guard.
Biscuit Oliva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Oliva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Railio defending well though.
Oliva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Oliva is working hard here to advance position.
Oliva throwing shots but Railio is blocking nicely.
Railio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oliva.
Oliva tries to pass to full mount but Railio defends it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Railio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oliva thuds his right hand into Railio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oliva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Railio under the eye.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Railio.
Oliva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Oliva moves to clinch but Railio breaks away
and Railio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oliva misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliva misses the target.
Railio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Railio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oliva.
Railio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oliva.
Oliva connects with a solid leg kick.
Oliva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Railio misses with a left hand
and Oliva counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oliva to score with a decent uppercut.
Railio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oliva. Oliva obviously looking to wear him down.
Oliva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Railio.#T1#
Railio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oliva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oliva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Railio.
Oliva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Railio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oliva lands a really nice looking cross but Railio seems unphased.
Nice cross by Oliva.
Oliva lands with a straight right. Railio didn't see that one coming.
Railio lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
Railio swings for the body but Oliva moves out of range.
Railio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oliva.
Oliva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Railio misses with an uppercut. Oliva saw that one coming.
Railio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oliva, as that shot connected.
Oliva lands an overhand right.
Oliva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oliva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oliva throws a sloppy head kick
and Railio counters with a straight right hand.
No luck for Oliva with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Oliva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Railio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Railio slips under a jab from Oliva.
Oliva misses with a leg kick
and Railio counters with a straight right hand.
Railio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oliva.
Oliva jabs Railio right on the nose. Railio blinks but takes it well.
Antti Railio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Oliva moves into the clinch.
Oliva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oliva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oliva tries to work over Railio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliva presses Railio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Railio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Oliva lands a hook that snaps the head of Railio backwards.
Oliva cracks Railio with a nice body shot.
Oliva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Oliva.
Oliva works on Railio's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Oliva lands a body punch.
Oliva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oliva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oliva digs a right hand into Railio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Railio's gas tank.
Oliva lands a hook that snaps the head of Railio backwards. #TD#
Oliva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Oliva tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Biscuit Oliva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oliva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biscuit Oliva!
Our winner, Biscuit Oliva, 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: DMMA 354 Brown v Kwong 3
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1#
Jarvinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jarvinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jarvinen looks to land a right hand but Durling moved out of range.
Durling is looking to counter punch.
Durling doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jarvinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durling appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jarvinen works Durling's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durling on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jarvinen misses with a body punch
and Durling counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Durling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarvinen. #T1#
Jarvinen throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Durling to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Jarvinen misses its intended target.
Jarvinen misses with a straight right.
Durling attempts a counter takedown but Jarvinen avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Jarvinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Durling doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Nick Durling has been cut.
Durling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jarvinen misses with a body shot.
Durling was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jarvinen swings for the body but Durling moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Durling misses its target.
Arto Jarvinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Jarvinen throws a body punch but Durling moves out of range.
Durling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jarvinen throws out the jab.
Jarvinen misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Durling counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Durling throwing shots but Jarvinen is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Durling in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Durling is working for a submission of some sort.
Durling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jarvinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Durling throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Durling thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jarvinen is in trouble now - Durling has advanced to mount!
Durling throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Durling thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durling looking to finish with strikes here!
Durling working the ground and pound effectively. #T4##SUB#
Durling looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Durling fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Durling trying to control but Jarvinen is having none of it.
Jarvinen regains half guard.#SUB#
Durling is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jarvinen defends it well.
Durling thows a huge punch but Jarvinen dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Durling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Durling's cut.
That's time! Durling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jarvinen throws an off balance right hand
and Durling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jarvinen can do to turn this around?
Jarvinen misses with a jab to the body
and Durling counters with a huge left! Jarvinen is in big trouble! He's backing up but Durling isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Jarvinen from any more damage. A dominating finish by Durling!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Durling!
Nick Durling decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 439 - Bol Vs Anderson
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Frewin throws a lazy right hand but Ritola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frewin backing away here, and Ritola unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Frewin throws a sloppy head kick
and Ritola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frewin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ritola throws a body kick that misses.
Ritola ducks under a wild hook from Frewin.
Ritola was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ritola misses with a straight left.
Frewin lands a head kick!
Frewin lands a head shot.
Ritola's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Frewin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ritola scrambles back to his feet.
Ritola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frewin manages to avoid it.
Frewin throws a quick counter head kick but Ritola was just out of range.
Frewin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Frewin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frewin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Frewin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Frewin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Frewin scores with a spinning back kick!
Ritola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frewin.
Ritola throws a head kick but Frewin moves out of range.
Frewin throws a leg kick which misses Ritola's front leg but catches the back leg as Ritola tries to avoid it.
Ritola doesn't manage to clinch there - Frewin circles away.
Ritola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Frewin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ritola misses with an uppercut.
Ritola staying out of range there.
Ritola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Frewin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ritola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Frewin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ritola, pushing him back against the cage.
Ritola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frewin blocks an uppercut.
Ritola presses Frewin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ritola throws a head punch that misses.
Frewin lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frewin blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Frewin scores with a shot to the side of Ritola's head.
Frewin misses with some punches.
Ritola throws a head punch that misses.
Frewin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frewin lands a hook that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
Ritola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frewin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Frewin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Frewin.
Frewin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Frewin lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Ritola fails to land.
Ritola misses with the head strike.
Frewin lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Frewin as the two fighters clinch.
Ritola looks winded!
Frewin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
Frewin lands a nice uppercut.
Frewin cracks Ritola with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frewin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frewin.
A short uppercut from Frewin. #T3#
Frewin lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Frewin.
Frewin gets through Ritola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frewin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frewin lands a right hand.
Frewin lands a hook that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
Frewin lands with a light punch inside.
Frewin lands with a left to the head. #KD#
Frewin drops Ritola onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ritola is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Ritola is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frewin lands an uppercut.
Ritola is still on wobbly legs! Can Frewin finish him?
Ritola misses with a punch to the body.
Frewin scores with a shot to the side of Ritola's head. #KD#
Frewin drops Ritola onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ritola is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Frewin lands a big right hand! Ritola is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Butch Frewin!
Butch Frewin tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: DMMA 351 Dewitt v Lovanov
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Prix blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Prix tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prix slips a jab from Ahola.
Prix thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ahola scores with a punch to the head.
Ahola dips to his left and cracks Prix with an uppercut!#CL2#
Ahola moves into the clinch successfully.
Prix blocks a body shot from Ahola.
Ahola misses with the head strike.
Prix misses with a knee to the head.
We've been informed that Ahola has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Prix's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ahola can't find room to land a body shot as Prix controls the action. #BC#
Prix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prix defending well as Ahola loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Ahola throws the left hand but Prix avoids the punch easily.
Prix on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ahola throws a good cross that connects.
Ahola throws a lazy uppercut
and Prix counters with a leg kick.
Ahola scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ahola throws a lazy uppercut
and Prix counters with a nice uppercut.
Prix moves out of range of the strikes.
Prix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahola.
Prix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from Prix.
Ahola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prix.
Prix thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ahola connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Ahola loads up on a big right hand but Prix slips the punch.
Ahola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prix throws a big shot that misses.
Ahola ducks under a wild hook from Prix.
Ahola blocks a head kick by Prix.
Nice defenses there by Prix.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ahola, as that shot connected.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prix fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ahola misses with a looping left.
Prix takes one to the chin there.
Nice defenses there by Prix.
Prix throws a counter high kick but Ahola was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3#
Ahola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It appears Prix was looking to counter with a kick there.
Prix slips under a jab from Ahola.
Ahola throws a hook but Prix avoids it easily.
It appears Prix was looking to counter with a kick there.
A big right from Ahola misses.
The fighters circling - Prix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Prix bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ahola's head.#CUT#It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
Ahola scores with a hook.
Prix staying out of range there.
As Ahola backs away, Prix returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ahola misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Prix.
Ahola throws a hook but Prix blocks it.#T4#
Jab from Prix.
Ahola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Prix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ahola scores with a sloppy right hand. Prix should have avoided that one.
Prix slips a jab from Ahola.
The fighters circle momentarily. Prix darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ahola might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahola throws a lazy uppercut
and Prix counters with a straight right hand.
Prix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prix takes a swing at Ahola's ribcage but misses.
Ahola throws a hook but Prix avoids it easily.
It looked like Prix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ahola misses the jab.
Prix half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ahola throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Prix counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ahola! Prix lets Ahola back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Prix takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ahola throws an overhand right that lands on Prix's shoulder, as Prix tries to avoid the shot.
Prix is looking to counter punch.
Ahola misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Prix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahola misses with a looping left.
Prix went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Prix is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Prix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahola throws out the jab.
Prix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahola throws out the jab.
Prix misses with a low kick as Ahola jumps back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Ahola clinches up with Prix and pushes him back against the cage.
Ahola tries a body shot but Prix blocks it.
Ahola struggles to land a body shot inside as Prix controls his hands. #T1#
Ahola working aggressively here.
Prix trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Prix breaks the clinch.
A big right from Ahola misses.
Prix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Ahola lands with a hook. Prix tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Prix throws out a powerful jab.
Ahola misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Prix counters with a nice right hand that sends Ahola toppling to the canvas! Ahola scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Prix finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prix throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ahola throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Prix wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Prix scores with a leg kick.
Cyrus Prix is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Ahola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ahola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ahola misses with a shot to the body
and Prix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Jarkko Ahola's cut even more.
Ahola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prix.
Prix is looking for a counter combo.
Ahola misses the shot to the body.
Prix fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ahola just manages to avoid it.
Ahola throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Prix counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ahola! Prix lets Ahola back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Ahola is rocked!
Ahola misses with a straight right.
Prix swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ahola is still on wobbly legs! Can Prix finish him?
Prix throws a powerful right kick. Ahola tried to block low but the kick was high! Ahola was taken right off of his feet! Prix jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cyrus Prix!
An out of breath Cyrus Prix thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 350 Svyatogor v Puno
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
Railio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Railio takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Olcinius lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
Olcinius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Olcinius throws a push kick but Railio slaps the foot to one side.
Railio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Railio walks forward, straight into a front kick from Olcinius.
A jab lands there for Olcinius.
Olcinius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Railio momentarily.
Olcinius misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Railio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olcinius moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Olcinius. Railio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Olcinius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Railio doesn't seem bothered though.
Olcinius punishes Railio's body with a nice straight punch.
Railio looks winded!#T1#
Olcinius works the jab nicely.
Olcinius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Railio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Railio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Olcinius dips to his left and cracks Railio with an uppercut!
Olcinius throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Olcinius.
Olcinius listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Olcinius clinches up with Railio and pushes him back against the cage.
Olcinius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Olcinius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Olcinius presses Railio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olcinius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Olcinius blocks a body shot from Railio.
Olcinius blocking some punches.
Railio throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Olcinius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Railio struggles to land a body shot inside as Olcinius controls his hands.
Railio is trying to push Olcinius away but Olcinius has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Olcinius manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Railio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Railio breaks the clinch.
Olcinius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Railio! But no joy.
Olcinius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Railio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olcinius throws the kick towards the body but Railio avoids it.
Olcinius scoring well with a low kick there.
Railio misses with a lunging right hand
and Olcinius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Olcinius.
Railio jabs Olcinius to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Olcinius misses with a body shot. #T3#
Olcinius walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Railio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#That has opened up Antti Railio's cut even more.
Olcinius cracks Railio with a good jab.
Railio scores with a hook to the body. Olcinius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lucretinaus Olcinius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olcinius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Olcinius looks for the body kick but Railio saw that one coming.
Olcinius digs a good hook to Railio's body.
Olcinius moves away from the strike by Railio.
Olcinius scores with a nice body kick.
Railio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Olcinius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olcinius throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Olcinius scores with a nice strike.#CUT#The cut above Antti Railio's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Railio crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Olcinius - the referee stops the clock and Railio gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Olcinius. Railio manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Railio moves out of range of the body kick from Olcinius.
Olcinius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Olcinius lands a leg kick that knocks Railio off balance momentarily.
Railio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Olcinius closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Railio out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucretinaus Olcinius!
Lucretinaus Olcinius thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 347 Faolin v Steve
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Ahola lands a jab to Temidare's midsection.
Temidare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahola tries to counter by clinching up but Temidare breaks away and moves out of range.
Temidare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahola moves away.
Ahola lands a body shot.
Ahola looks to land a right hand but Temidare moved out of range.
Ahola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Temidare swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ahola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Temidare to score with a decent uppercut.
Ahola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Temidare.
Ahola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahola misses with a looping left.
Ahola has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Temidare stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ahola lands with an uppercut that bounces Temidare off the cage and back into range.
Temidare feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aholas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
Temidare uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Ahola darts in and clinches Temidare up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ahola fails to land.
Ahola misses with a punch to the body.
Temidare blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Temidare breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for Temidare.
Ahola moves out of range as Temidare strikes.
Ahola seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Temidare throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Temidare missing with a left hand there. Ahola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Temidare is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ahola misses with an uppercut.
Ahola is looking to clinch but Temidare is avoiding it.
Temidare slips a jab and a cross from Ahola.
Temidare lands a nice shot to the body.
Ahola blocks a jab.
Ahola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Temidare was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahola.
Temidare slips under a jab from Ahola.
Temidare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahola.
Temidare misses with a looping left.
Ahola is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Temidare's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Temidare listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Temidare fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Ahola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Ahola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Temidare.
Temidare looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Temidare avoids the body shot from Ahola.
Temidare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahola.
Temidare scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Temidare.
Temidare slips a straight right by Ahola.
Ahola swings for the body but Temidare moves out of range.
Temidare slips a jab from Ahola.
Ahola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Temidare manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Ahola there.
Ahola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ahola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Temidare in his tracks. #T3#
Temidare changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Temidare waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahola.
Temidare misses with a wild body shot.
Temidare walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Temidare throws a body punch but Ahola moves out of range.
Ahola throws out a loose jab but Temidare uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Temidare.
Nice defenses there by Ahola.
Temidare misses with an uppercut.
Temidare bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Temidare cracks Ahola with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Temidare lands a jab to the nose.
Temidare on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Temidare takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Temidare loads up on a big right hand but Ahola slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Temidare throws a wild body kick that Ahola sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Temidare slips a straight right by Ahola.
Temidare throws a looping overhand right but Ahola ducks down to avoid it.
Temidare misses with a head kick.
Temidare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Adeboye Temidare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Temidare avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Temidare on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A punch combination from Temidare misses.
Temidare throws a nice head kick!
Ahola lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Temidare misses with a head kick.
Temidare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahola.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adeboye Temidare will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Temidare swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Temidare swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahola smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ahola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Temidare.
Temidare throws a sloppy head kick and Ahola moves out of range easily.
Temidare thows a left - swing and a miss!
Temidare looks to land a right hand but Ahola moved out of range.
Ahola throws a shot to the body.
Temidare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahola shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temidare takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Temidare works the jab nicely.
Temidare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Ahola. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahola ducks under a wild hook from Temidare.#T1#
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Temidare moves away.
Ahola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Temidare.
Temidare swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Temidare tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Temidare.
Temidare takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Temidare works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Temidare misses with a hook. Ahola ducked under it nicely.
Ahola lands the left hand.
Temidare swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Ahola counters by clinching up.
Ahola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Temidare.
Ahola misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Temidare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adeboye Temidare seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Temidare lands with a cross.
Ahola slips under a jab.#T2#
Ahola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Temidare.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Temidare manages to avoid it.
Ahola misses with a straight right.
Temidare throws a big shot that misses.
Ahola tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Temidare manages to circle out of the way.
Ahola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Temidare.
Ahola works the jab nicely.
Temidare avoids the body shot from Ahola.
Ahola throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Ahola does it's job there.
Temidare staying out of range there.
Ahola misses with a body shot.
Temidare throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahola takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ahola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Temidare on the side of the head.
Ahola takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Temidare thows a body kick. Ahola tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Temidare throws the left hand but Ahola avoids the punch easily.
Temidare getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Temidare misses with a hook.
Temidare looks to land a right hand but Ahola moved out of range.
Temidare tries to bum rush Ahola with a series of wild strikes but Ahola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ahola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahola lands a nice shot to the body.
Temidare clobbers Ahola with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ahola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Temidare counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD2#
Temidare lands a big right hand that sends Ahola crashing to the mat! Temidare stays standing though and waves Ahola back to his feet!#ROC2#Ahola is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahola misses the shot to the body.
Oh Ahola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Temidare lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahola seems to have got his legs back now.
Temidare lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Ahola falls backwards - clearly groggy! Temidare dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adeboye Temidare!
Adeboye Temidare tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: DMMA 346 Mogh v Pisswater
Date: Sep 01, 2024

#R1#
Jarvinen moves out of range as Serra strikes.
As Serra tries to get set, Jarvinen tries to push him back and clinch up but Serra manages to avoid the attempt.
We've been told by Jarvinen's head coaches at Ruttos gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Serra takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jarvinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serra.
Serra misses with a hook #CL#
and Jarvinen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Serra tries to work over Jarvinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jarvinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Serra.
Jarvinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Serra's elbow.
Good body shot from Serra.
Jarvinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Serra is trying to pull guard but Jarvinen has him pressed against the cage.
Serra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jarvinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serra swings wildly with an uppercut but Jarvinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Jarvinen fails to land.
Serra misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jarvinen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Serra.
Serra misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Serra taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jarvinen tries a body shot but Serra blocks it.
Jarvinen tries a body shot but Serra blocks it.
Jarvinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jarvinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Serra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Serra.
Jarvinen works on Serra's body with a couple of short punches.
Jarvinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Serra controls his hands.
Jarvinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Serra misses with a body punch.
Serra prevents a body shot from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen lands an uppercut.
Jarvinen throws a head punch that misses.
Serra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Serra lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Serra.
Jarvinen misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jarvinen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Serra lands a nice shot to the body.
Jarvinen just leaning against Serra, taking a breather.
Jarvinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Serra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarvinen throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Jarvinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jarvinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jarvinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jarvinen tries to work over Serra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Serra lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jarvinen working aggressively here.
Jarvinen prevents a body shot from Serra.
Jarvinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jarvinen.
Serra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Serra misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Serra.
Jarvinen is leaning against Serra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jarvinen prevents a body shot from Serra.
Jarvinen can't find room to land a body shot as Serra controls the action.
Jarvinen lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Serra throws a head punch that misses.
Jarvinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jarvinen scores with a hook to the body.
Serra looks winded!
Jarvinen can't find room to land a body shot as Serra controls the action.
Serra takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Serra fails to land.
Stalling in the clinch from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Serra backwards.
Serra tries a body shot but Jarvinen blocks it.
Serra misses with a punch to the body.
Jarvinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jarvinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Serra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serra working aggressively here.
Serra lands with a short shot to the head.
Jarvinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jarvinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jarvinen lands a body punch.
Jarvinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jarvinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Jarvinen lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarvinen works on Serra's body with a couple of short punches.
Jarvinen presses Serra against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jarvinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jarvinen misses with a body punch.
Jarvinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jarvinen is pushing Serra up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jarvinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Serra backwards.
Jarvinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jarvinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Serra backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Serra.
Jarvinen lands an uppercut.
Jarvinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Serra backwards. #ROC#Serra is rocked!
A short right from Jarvinen.
Serra is still on wobbly legs! Can Jarvinen finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Serra's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Serra drops to his knees and Jarvinen pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arto Jarvinen!
After winning the bout, Arto Jarvinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Pushkin vs Dredd
Date: Aug 11, 2024

#R1#
A shot to the body from Railio misses
and Fazekas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
Nice body punch from Fazekas.
Fazekas throws a looping overhand right but Railio ducks down to avoid it.
Railio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fazekas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fazekas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Ferenc Fazekas has been cut.
Fazekas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Railio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Railio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fazekas ducks under a wild hook from Railio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Fazekas coming out on top.
A solid body kick from Fazekas.
Danga de danga de dang - Fazekas scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
Fazekas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Railio looks winded!
Fazekas tests Railio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fazekas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#KD#
Fazekas cracks Railio with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fazekas has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Railio to stand back up!
Ferenc Fazekas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fazekas is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Railio flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Railio is out cold! Fazekas holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ferenc Fazekas!
A victorious Ferenc Fazekas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFK 420 - Wright Vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Ritola moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gazersky connects with a body shot that sends Ritola's belly button to the back.
Gazersky throws a jab but it's blocked by Ritola.
Gazersky takes a swing at Ritola's ribcage but misses.
Ritola thinks about the counter body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Gazersky there.
Gazersky takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Marlon Gazersky has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Gazersky has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ritola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gazersky looks to land a left hand but Ritola moved out of range nicely.
Ritola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gazersky looks to land a left hand but Ritola moved out of range nicely.
Ritola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Gazersky feints and as Ritola raises his hands in defense, Gazersky changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gazersky sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gazersky postures up in Ritola's guard and throws a big left but Ritola blocks it. #SUB#
Gazersky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gazersky wants to control from the top but Ritola keeps moving.
Gazersky scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ritola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gazersky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gazersky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gazersky landing with the ground and pound.
Gazersky scoring with some ground and pound.
Gazersky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Ritola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gazersky has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gazersky advances position into side control!
Gazersky working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gazersky controls the position from side control.
Ritola is trying to control Gazersky's posture but Gazersky avoids it.
Gazersky working the body and head with strikes.
Gazersky misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
Ritola is letting Gazersky control him for a moment.
Gazersky scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ritola to see if he's OK.
Gazersky misses with the ground and pound.
Gazersky tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gazersky working the ground and pound.
Gazersky advances to mount.
Gazersky misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gazersky dominating with strikes here.
Gazersky controlling the position easily from mount.
Ritola is bucking up trying to escape but Gazersky cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T4#
Ritola tries to hold on but Gazersky postures up.
Gazersky unloads with some shots from mount but Ritola bucks and avoids them well.
Gazersky looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gazersky lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ritola hang on?#CUT#It looks like Tommi Ritola has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gazersky lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ritola hang on?
Gazersky landing strikes from the mount and Ritola is in trouble!
Gazersky punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gazersky lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#Ritola is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marlon Gazersky dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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##KD#
Gazersky drops Ritola with a big left hand and mounts him. Ritola is in big trouble!
Gazersky raining down hammerfists from mount.
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!
Gazersky raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ritola is still in real trouble! Can Gazersky finish him?
Gazersky can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ritola is looking to escape.
Ritola seems to have recovered his senses.
Gazersky is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ritola can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gazersky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ritola can do to turn this around?
Gazersky scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ritola?
A nice elbow there by Gazersky.
Gazersky lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gazersky softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Ritola is out cold! Gazersky jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlon Gazersky!
A very excited looking Marlon Gazersky made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: AF2: Minoru v Caruga
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Ahola misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahola misses with a hook.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahola circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ahola leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ahola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williams. Williams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Williams slips a straight right by Ahola.
Ahola lands with a cross.
Williams wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahola keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ahola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahola wants to counter the offense by Williams and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Ahola throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ahola as he jumps to the side.
Ahola tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Ahola misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Ahola moves out of range easily.
Ahola looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Williams fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ahola just manages to avoid it.
Williams avoids the body shot from Ahola.
Williams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ahola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Williams scrambles back to his feet.
Williams looks for the body kick but Ahola saw that one coming.
Williams punishes Ahola's body with a nice straight punch.
Ahola with a jab.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown. Ahola tries to sprawl out of it but Williams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ahola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Ahola scores with the left hand. Williams knows he should have avoided that one.
Williams blocks a jab.
Williams appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ahola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahola scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Ahola has managed to clinch.
Ahola misses with a punch to the body.
Ahola throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Ahola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams is trying to break free.
Ahola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ahola working aggressively here.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
A short body shot lands from Ahola as the two fighters clinch.
Williams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ahola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ahola lands a left hand.
Ahola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ahola is defending well.
Ahola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahola struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands. #TD#
Williams has Ahola pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Williams pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ahola tumbling to the mat - Williams dives into Ahola's guard.
Ahola keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Ahola is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SU#
Williams stands up and waves to Ahola to follow him.
Ahola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahola throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Ahola misses with a hook
and Williams counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Williams wants to clinch.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williams misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Ahola holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ahola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahola gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Williams.
Ahola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Ahola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Ahola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahola.
Ahola can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahola misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Ahola takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Williams shoots in but Ahola avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wayne Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahola throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams is looking to clinch but Ahola is avoiding it.
Ahola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Ahola coming out on top.
Ahola throws a shot to the body.
Ahola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahola displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williams.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ahola.#T2#
Ahola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Ahola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Williams counters with a right hand to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Ahola misses with a body shot.
Williams is looking to counter the offense by Ahola and move into the clinch.
Ahola throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.
Jarkko Ahola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams slips a straight right by Ahola.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Ahola.
Ahola uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ahola in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice jab there from Ahola.
Ahola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahola.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ahola tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams tries to clinch but Ahola is having none of it.
Ahola throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahola with a hook.
Ahola with a jab.
Williams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ahola's waist but Ahola gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Williams off to one side.
Ahola is looking to clinch.
Ahola stuffs the takedown.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Ahola throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ahola looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Williams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4##CL2#
Ahola darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ahola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ahola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahola misses with the head strike.
Ahola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams is trying to pull guard but Ahola has him pressed against the cage.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ahola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ahola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahola.
Ahola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Ahola throws a head punch that misses.
Ahola throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarkko Ahola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ahola stuffs the takedown attempt from Williams. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams throws a series of punches but Ahola moves out of range.
Williams throws a series of punches but Ahola moves out of range.
Ahola is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ahola keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ahola throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Ahola thuds his right hand into Williams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Williams has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola throws a big shot that misses.
Williams shoots in but Ahola avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.#T1#
Ahola missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams walks into a jab.
Ahola just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Ahola.
Williams looks for a takedown but Ahola sprawls well.
Ahola is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ahola throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Ahola connects with a jab.
Williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ahola looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Ahola throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.#T2#
Williams tries to clinch up but Ahola circles away and keeps his distance.
Ahola throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Williams is looking to clinch but Ahola is avoiding it.
Ahola is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ahola finds it's way round the side to connect with Williams's head.
Ahola misses the shot to the body.
Williams slips under a jab from Ahola.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ahola is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ahola cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ahola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Ahola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Ahola shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ahola throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Ahola looks to move away, Williams throws a big counter combo but Ahola just gets out of the way.#T3#
Williams throws a leg kick but Ahola sees it coming and moves out of range.
Williams throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Ahola holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ahola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ahola walks away with a smile on his face. Williams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Ahola manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ahola connects with a body shot that sends Williams's belly button to the back.#CL#
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jarkko Ahola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Williams drags the fight down to the ground.
Ahola sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Williams striking off his back but it's not causing Ahola any problems.
Williams is trying to control the position but Ahola postures up.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet. #SUB#
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ahola passes into side control.
Ahola staying calm.
Wayne Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jarkko Ahola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ahola 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: RFL 7 - Pack Followers
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Kai misses with a right hand
and Kangas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kangas lands a jab.
Kai misses with a jab to the body
and Kai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kangas misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kai! But no joy.
Kangas throws a big shot that misses.
Kai with a nice cross.
Kangas throws a sloppy head kick and Kai moves out of range easily.
Kai throws a body punch but Kangas moves out of range.
Kangas misses with a kick to the body
letting Kai counter with a right hand.
Kangas avoids the body shot from Kai.
Kai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kai sizes up Kangas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Kangas misses.
Kai moves out of range of the strikes.
Kai takes a swing at Kangas's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Kai moves out of range of the body kick.
Kangas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kai on the side of the head.
Kai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kai throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Kangas.
Kai misses with a looping right.
Kangas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kai.
Kai misses with a double jab
and Kangas counters with a straight right hand.
Good work by Kai as he checks the leg kick.
Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kangas moves away.
Kangas misses with a left hand
and Kai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kai moves out of range of the strikes.
Kangas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been informed that Kai has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kai lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Kangas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kangas lands with a right hand.
Kangas misses with a straight left.
Kai misses with a body shot.
Kai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kangas.
Kai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kangas.
Kai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kangas rather than just go for the knockout.
Kangas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kai checks it well.
Kai throws a series of punches but Kangas moves out of range.
Kangas throws a lazy uppercut
and Kai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kangas thinking.
Kangas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kangas takes a swing at Kai's ribcage but misses.
Kangas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kai under the eye.
A head kick by Kangas misses
and Kai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kangas is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kangas thuds his shin into the meat of Kai's side.
No joy there for Kai, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Kangas throws a hook but Kai avoids it easily.
Kai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kangas is just out of range.
Kangas misses with an uppercut.
Kangas misses with a left hand
and Kai counters with a stiff right hand.
Kai ducks under a wild hook from Kangas.
Kai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kangas.
Kai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kangas.
Kai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kangas can pounce on him.
Kangas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kangas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kangas misses with a body shot
and Kai counters with a stiff right hand.
Kangas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kai lands a jab to Kangas's midsection.
Kangas throws a head kick but Kai moves out of range.
Kai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
A low kick from Kangas misses
and Kai counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kai lands a jab to the head.
Kangas blocks a jab.
Kai lands a nice looking body shot.
Kai takes a swing at Kangas's ribcage but misses.
Kai tries to move into range but Kangas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kangas.
Kangas looks to score with a jab to the body but Kai is just out of range.
Kangas throws a head kick that misses.
Kangas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Kangas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kangas.
Kai slips a jab from Kangas.
Kangas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Menes Kai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Kangas finds it's way through Kai's defenses.
Kai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kangas throws a hook but Kai avoids it easily.
Kai misses with a body shot.
Kangas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kai.
It looked like Kangas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kai.
Kangas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kai's head backwards.
Kai misses with a body punch
and Kangas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kangas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kangas throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai throws a series of punches but Kangas moves out of range.
Kangas tries to close the distance and clinch but Kai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kangas looks for the body kick but Kai saw that one coming.
Kangas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kangas tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kangas moves away.
Kangas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kai ducks under a wild hook from Kangas.
Kai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kai staying out of range there.
A big right from Kai misses.
Kai just misses with a punch to the body.
Kai avoids a kick to the body.
Kangas looks to land a left hand but Kai moved out of range nicely.
A nice combination there by Kai.
Kangas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kai manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Kangas. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Kangas misses.
Kangas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Kai.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kangas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kai checks it well.
Kai misses with a hook. Kangas ducked under it nicely.
Kangas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kai.
Kai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kai throws a body punch but Kangas moves out of range.
Kai needs to keep his hands up - Kangas had a free shot at his head there.
Kai defending well as Kangas loads up on a big left hand.
Kangas misses with a straight right.
Kai lands with a kick to the temple. Kangas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Tapani Kangas has been cut.
Kai misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Kangas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Kai.
Kangas takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Kangas.#T3#
Kai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kai scores with a body shot.
Kangas moves out of range as Kai strikes.
Kai defending well as Kangas loads up on a big left hand.
Kai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kai ducks under a wild hook from Kangas.
Kangas misses the body punch
and Kai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kangas misses with a body kick.
Kai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kangas.
Menes Kai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kai takes a swing at Kangas's ribcage but misses.
Kangas takes one on the button.
Kai ducks under a wild hook from Kangas.
Kai just misses with a punch to the body.
Kangas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Kangas looks to throw the jab but Kai is out of range.
Kai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kai avoids a kick to the body.
Kai misses with a looping left.
Kangas ducks right into an uppercut from Kai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kangas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kangas throws a looping overhand right but Kai ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Kai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kai jabs Kangas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kangas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kangas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kai misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Kangas to counter with a crisp jab.
Kangas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kangas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kangas throws a head kick but Kai moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Menes Kai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tapani Kangas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kangas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kai. Kai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kangas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kangas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kai.
Kai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kai misses with a hook to the body
and Kangas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kai thuds a left hand into Kangas's body.
Kai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Kangas.
Kai cracks a nice hook into Kangas's ribs.
Kangas swings for the body but Kai moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kangas misses with a hook
letting Kai counter with a right hand.
Kai misses with a lunging right hand
and Kangas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kai misses with an uppercut
and Kangas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Kai throws a lazy right hand but Kangas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kai throws a nice looking combination but Kangas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Kangas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kai throws a series of punches but Kangas avoids them all with ease.
Kangas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kangas lands with a good body shot.
Kai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kangas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kai throws a hook to the side of Kangas's head but Kangas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kangas throwing a counter right hand but Kai manages to avoid it.
Kangas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Kangas.
Kai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kai misses with a body shot.
Kai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Kangas scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kangas throws a hook but Kai blocks it.
Kai swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Kangas counter with a right hand.
Kai throws a head kick that misses.
Kangas throwing a counter right hand but Kai manages to avoid it.
Kangas lands a lovely overhand right.
Kangas scores with a sloppy right hand. Kai should have avoided that one.
Kangas looks to land a right hand but Kai moved out of range.
Kangas moves away from the strike by Kai.
Kangas misses with a straight right.
Jab from Kai.
Kai misses the shot to the body.
Kangas takes a swing at Kai's ribcage but misses.
Kai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kai misses with an uppercut. Kangas saw that one coming.#T3#
Kai throws a body punch but Kangas moves out of range.
Kai blocks a jab.
Kangas throws a big shot that misses.
Kai misses with a body shot
and Kangas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kangas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kai.
Kangas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kangas.
Kangas throws a leg kick but Kai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kangas.
Kangas loads up on a big right hand but Kai slips the punch.
Kai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kangas misses with a hook
and Kangas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kangas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kangas throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Kai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kangas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kai.
Kangas lunges at Kai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kai's hand.
Kai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kai throws a shot from downtown. Kangas moves away and avoids it.
Kai misses with a combination
and Kangas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kangas misses with a hook. Kai ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kai. Kangas does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kai. Kangas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kangas throws an overhand right that lands on Kai's shoulder, as Kai tries to avoid the shot.
Kangas slips a jab from Kai.
Kangas throwing a counter right hand but Kai manages to avoid it.
Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kangas moves away.
Tapani Kangas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menes Kai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kangas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tapani Kangas.
Well Kai 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: DMMA 330 Double Trouble
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Jarvinen as Bolt shoots in.
Jarvinen misses with a straight left.
Bolt throws a looping overhand right but Jarvinen ducks down to avoid it.
Bolt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bolt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Jarvinen forces Bolt back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jarvinen.
Bolt blocking some punches.
Jarvinen tries to work over Bolt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jarvinen tries to throw a body punch but Bolt avoids it by throwing Jarvinen back against the cage. #TD2#
Bolt is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jarvinen can't fight it off and eventually Bolt manages to take the fight to the floor. Jarvinen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jarvinen keeping moving, preventing Bolt from controlling successfully.
Bolt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Jarvinen keeping moving, preventing Bolt from controlling successfully.
My spies in Gym inform me that Bolt has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jarvinen keeping full guard, as Bolt tries to pass.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarvinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bolt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Bolt tries to get set, Jarvinen tries to push him back and clinch up but Bolt manages to avoid the attempt.
We've been told by Jarvinen's head coaches at Ruttos gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bolt misses with a few strikes there.
Jarvinen is looking to counter the offense by Bolt and move into the clinch.
Jab by Jarvinen.
A shot to the body from Jarvinen misses
letting Bolt counter with a right hand.
Bolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarvinen moves away.
Jarvinen tries to counter by clinching up but Bolt breaks away and moves out of range.
Jarvinen misses with an uppercut.
Jarvinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bolt wants to clinch up but Jarvinen keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Bolt moves into the clinch successfully.
Bolt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jarvinen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Arto Jarvinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derwent Bolt.#TD2#
Bolt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jarvinen's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarvinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Bolt advances to half guard.
Jarvinen tries to get to full guard but Bolt has control of the leg.
Bolt trying to mount his opponent but Jarvinen defends it.
Bolt trying to control from half guard but Jarvinen is working away.
Bolt trying to mount his opponent but Jarvinen defends it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bolt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jarvinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bolt.
Bolt not doing much here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jarvinen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolt darts in looking for a takedown but Jarvinen gets double underhooks and turns Bolt into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derwent Bolt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bolt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
Bolt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jarvinen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bolt is in Jarvinen's guard.
Bolt stopping the sweep attempt from Jarvinen.
Bolt passes Jarvinen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolt sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Bolt seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Jarvinen has recovered full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt is fighting to break Jarvinen's control of his arms but Jarvinen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bolt trying to control but Jarvinen is working from the bottom. #T1#
Bolt looking to pass the guard.
Bolt stands and throws Jarvinen's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Bolt swings around for an armbar but Jarvinen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bolt's guard.
Bolt trying to control the position here.
Bolt wants to sweep but no luck.
Jarvinen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Bolt pulls Jarvinen in to control the position.
Bolt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bolt trying to control but Jarvinen is working from the bottom.
Bolt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jarvinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jarvinen, not yet.
Jarvinen keeping moving, preventing Bolt from controlling successfully.
Bolt is looking to work some ground and pound but Jarvinen has wrist control.#T3#
Jarvinen keeping moving, preventing Bolt from controlling successfully.
Bolt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jarvinen is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bolt controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Bolt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bolt.
Jarvinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolt. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jarvinen enables Bolt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jarvinen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
Bolt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bolt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jarvinen is keeping the position for now.
Bolt is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolt content to stall in guard here.
Jarvinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derwent Bolt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bolt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bolt goes for a double leg but Jarvinen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jarvinen continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Bolt has managed to clinch.
Bolt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bolt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jarvinen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Arto Jarvinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derwent Bolt.
Bolt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jarvinen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bolt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jarvinen.
Bolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarvinen moves away.
Jarvinen misses with an uppercut. Bolt saw that one coming.
Jarvinen scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvinen throws a shot to the body.
Bolt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jarvinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolt was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarvinen.
Jarvinen sets himself, and Bolt steps forward looking for the clinch! Jarvinen avoids it this time.
Jarvinen is looking to wear down Bolt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jarvinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bolt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jarvinen catches Bolt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#Bolt is rocked!#T1#
Jarvinen digs a good hook to Bolt's body.
Bolt is still on wobbly legs! Can Jarvinen finish him?
Jarvinen lands an uppercut, right on the button! Bolt tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arto Jarvinen!
Arto Jarvinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Dankovich vs Drago
Date: Jul 07, 2024

#R1#
Railio misses with a right hand
and Beardsley counters with a stiff right hand.
Beardsley throws a head kick that Railio semi-blocks. #CUT#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
Railio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Railio misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Beardsley moves into the clinch.
Beardsley takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Beardsley manages to break the clinch.
Beardsley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beardsley misses with an uppercut. Railio saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Railio misses.
Beardsley misses with a left hand
and Railio counters with a left to the body.
Beardsley swings for the body but Railio moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beardsley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Railio tries to clinch there but Beardsley circles away.
Railio avoids the head kick by Beardsley.
Beardsley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Railio doesn't seem bothered though.
Beardsley misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Railio counters with a nice right hand that sends Beardsley toppling to the canvas! Beardsley scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Railio finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.#KD2#
Railio lands a big uppercut and Beardsley crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Beardsley looks OK. Railio waves Beardsley back to his feet!#ROC2#Beardsley is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Railio misses with a right hand
letting Beardsley counter with a right hand.
Railio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Beardsley.
Beardsley lands with a good body shot.#T2##CL#
Beardsley moves into the clinch.
Beardsley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC2#
Railio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Railio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beardsley throws a hook to the side of Railio's head but Railio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Railio tries to keep at a distance but Beardsley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Railio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Railio struggles to land a body shot inside as Beardsley controls his hands.
Beardsley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beardsley swings wildly with an uppercut but Railio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Railio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beardsley backwards.
Beardsley blocks a body shot from Railio.
Railio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beardsley scores with a shot to the side of Railio's head.
Railio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beardsley is trying to pull guard but Railio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Railio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Railio doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Beardsley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Railio uses from the top position.
Railio trying to control but Beardsley is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Beardsley has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Railio is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Beardsley.
Beardsley wants to control but Railio postures up.
Beardsley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Railio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Beardsley is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Railio is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Beardsley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beardsley regains half guard.#T4#
Beardsley is trying to maintain the position but Railio is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Beardsley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Beardsley is looking for a sweep. Railio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Beardsley actively working from the bottom here.
Beardsley is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Beardsley actively working from the bottom here.
Railio passes the guard and advances to mount!
Beardsley is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antti Railio will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Beardsley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Beardsley forces Railio back against the cage and clinches.
Beardsley throws a head punch that misses.
Railio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beardsley.
Railio gets through Beardsley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Railio manages to break the clinch.
Beardsley takes one on the chin but seems OK. #KD2#
Railio cracks Beardsley with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Railio has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Beardsley to stand back up!#CUT2#Peter Beardsley's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Railio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Railio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Railio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Railio throws a hook but Beardsley avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Beardsley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Railio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Railio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Beardsley misses the target.
Railio drops Beardsley with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Beardsley! Railio dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Railio!
A relieved looking Antti Railio 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: AF1: Caruga v Tragedy
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1#
Ahola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sheikhan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ahola swats away the attempt to clinch by Sheikhan.
Sheikhan moves in looking to clinch but Ahola pushes him off.
Ahola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ahola has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice shot by Ahola.
Shahram Sheikhan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahola throws a body punch but Sheikhan moves out of range.
Sheikhan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.
Sheikhan wants to counter with a clinch but Ahola pushes him away.
Sheikhan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ahola moves out of range as Sheikhan throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sheikhan.
A left lands for Ahola.
Sheikhan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahola misses the target.
Ahola throws a shot from downtown. Sheikhan moves away and avoids it.
Sheikhan is looking to clinch.
Ahola lands with a hook. Sheikhan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheikhan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ahola.#T1#
Sheikhan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahola.
Sheikhan scoring well with a low kick there.
Ahola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sheikhan sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Ahola darts in and clinches Sheikhan up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahola.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike.
Sheikhan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sheikhan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ahola has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sheikhan working aggressively here.
Ahola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sheikhan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahola lands with a light punch inside.
Sheikhan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ahola lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#Sheikhan is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheikhan.
Sheikhan is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahola finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahola misses with some punches.
Ahola misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheikhan.
A short body shot lands from Ahola as the two fighters clinch.
Sheikhan taking a breather. #T2#
Sheikhan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahola misses with the head strike.
Ahola has a couple of punches blocked by Sheikhan.
Ahola managing to block the knees to the body from Sheikhan.
Sheikhan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ahola.
A head punch on the inside from Ahola fails to land.
Sheikhan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ahola throws a punch but it's blocked by Sheikhan.
Ahola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahola misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheikhan.
Sheikhan looking to slow down the pace here.
Ahola throws a head punch that misses.
Ahola misses with some punches.
Ahola misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahola.
Ahola throws a punch but it's blocked by Sheikhan.
Sheikhan seems to have recovered his senses.
Sheikhan throws a head punch that misses.
Ahola pushes Sheikhan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahola throws a big uppercut that drops Sheikhan! More strikes from Ahola and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sheikhan lies dazed against the cage as Ahola celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarkko Ahola!
An out of breath Jarkko Ahola thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFK 412 - Chambers Vs Goodman
Date: Jun 16, 2024

#R1#
Williams throws a lazy head kick
and Ritola counters with a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Ritola's head coaches at Ruttos gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
Ritola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Williams.#CL2#
Ritola tries to keep at a distance but Williams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ritola misses with a punch on the inside.
Ritola putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Williams in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ritola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ritola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ritola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williams avoids it.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Ritola avoids the damage to the body.
Ritola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Williams.
Ritola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ritola misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ritola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ritola misses with some punches.
Williams stalling in the clinch but Ritola improves position.
Ritola lands a nice knee to the body.
Williams looks winded!#T1#
Williams blocking some punches.
Ritola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ritola dodges an elbow strike from Williams.
Williams blocking some punches.
Ritola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams lands an elbow inside.
Williams has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ritola seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Williams can turn it around.
Ritola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Nice elbow from Williams.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ritola's brow.
Ritola tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ritola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ritola lands with a short shot to the head.
Ritola lands a nice uppercut.
Ritola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritola lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Williams is rocked!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ritola's brow.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Ritola finish him?
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Williams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ritola avoids it.
Ritola working Williams over with knees to the body.#T2#
Ritola missing with knees to the body.
Ritola throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ritola lands with a left to the head.
Ritola scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Ritola.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Williams looking to stall.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ritola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams blocking some punches.
Ritola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ritola landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ritola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ritola misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Ritola controls his hands. #T3#
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Williams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ritola lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Ritola throws a head punch that misses.
Ritola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
Ritola throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Ritola working aggressively here.
Ritola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ritola avoids the elbow strike from Williams, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ritola.
Ritola creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Williams's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Williams drops to his knees and Ritola pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommi Ritola!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2024

#R1#
Maluga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Damon Maluga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maluga moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ahola looks winded!
Maluga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ahola wants to counter with a clinch but Maluga pushes him away.
Maluga throws a big shot that misses.
Ahola takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
Maluga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahola manages to avoid it.
Maluga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughterhouse in the buildup to the fight.#KD#
Maluga drops Ahola with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ahola looks back up at him and smiles so Maluga waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Ahola is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ahola is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Maluga doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Ahola crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Ahola's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damon Maluga!
Damon Maluga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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