Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Just some fights 1
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Aurelius takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Halme takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Halme misses with a wild combination.
Aurelius misses with a right hand
and Halme counters with a left and a right that stings Aurelius.
Aurelius fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aurelius misses with a right hand
and Aurelius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halme lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aurelius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aurelius misses with an uppercut.
Halme stalks Aurelius and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aurelius's face. Aurelius staggers backwards, shaken.
Aurelius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Halme checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Halme is looking to counter with a body kick.
Halme is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Aurelius hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tony Halme!
After the fight, Tony Halme was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SMASH:313
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Valo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mountain counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mountain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Valo tries to bum rush Mountain with a series of wild strikes but Mountain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mountain throws out a counter right but Valo avoids it with no problem.
A head kick by Valo misses
and Mountain counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Valo is breathing heavily.
Valo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mountain counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Ville Valo has been cut.
Valo misses with the combination.
Mountain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valo misses with a head kick.
A big right from Mountain misses.
Valo tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mountain throws a leg kick which misses Valo's front leg but catches the back leg as Valo tries to avoid it. #T1#
No joy there for Mountain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valo looks to land a combination but Mountain avoids it well.
Mountain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mountain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valo.
Mountain connects with a jab.
Mountain misses with a straight left.
Valo throws a head kick but Mountain moves out of range.
Valo ducks under a wild hook from Mountain.
Valo throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and Mountain counters with a nice right hand that sends Valo toppling to the canvas! Valo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mountain finish him?!#ROC2#Valo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mountain connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Valo covering up! Mountain comes in with a big uppercut and Valo goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tauski Mountain!
After the big win, Tauski Mountain made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors NARCOS and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Ville Valo spoke after the fight, saying 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.

Event: Conquest XI
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Jaska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ballamer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jaska goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Steve Ballamer has been cut.
Jaska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've been hearing reports that Jaska has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#KD#
Jaska lands a head kick that stumbles Ballamer and the fighters go to the mat. #ROC#Ballamer is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaska controlling from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ballamer holds on and takes a little breather.
Jaska trying to control the position from guard on top but Ballamer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ballamer is pulling down on Jaska's head to control his posture.
Ballamer wants to get back to his feet but Jaska is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jaska controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jaska throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ballamer avoids the head kick by Jaska.
A little jabbing left from Ballamer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ballamer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jaska.
Jaska throws a series of punches but Ballamer avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Ballamer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ballamer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jaska misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ballamer! But no joy.
Jaska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ballamer! But no joy.#T3#
Jaska scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to the body from Jaska misses
and Ballamer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jaska misses with a wild combination.
Ballamer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jaska swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ballamer counters with a left to the body. #KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Jaska sends Ballamer down but not out. Jaska dives into side control looking to finish.
Ballamer is still in real trouble! Can Jaska finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Steve Ballamer's cut even more.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Jaska decides to stand back up. Jaska steps back and let's Ballamer get back to his feet.
Ballamer seems to have recovered his senses.
Jaska looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jaska throws a head kick that misses.
Jaska scores with a head kick. #CUT#The cut above Steve Ballamer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jaska goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Ballamer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jaska misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Jaska. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taistelu Jaska dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Ballamer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jaska looks to land a body kick but Ballamer moved away.
Ballamer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jaska tries to bum rush Ballamer with a series of wild strikes but Ballamer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jaska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaska sets himself, and Ballamer steps forward looking for the clinch! Jaska avoids it this time.
Ballamer blocks a head kick by Jaska.
Ballamer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jaska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaska throws a right and a left that Ballamer avoids nicely.
Jaska misses with the combination. #T1#
Jaska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaska's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jaska duly obliges.
Ballamer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jaska throws a sloppy head kick and Ballamer moves out of range easily.
Ballamer wants to counter the offense by Jaska and move into the clinch position.
Jaska throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Ballamer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jaska tries a head kick but it misses.
Jaska lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from Jaska.
Ballamer avoids the head kick by Jaska.
Jaska rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ballamer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taistelu Jaska is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Ballamer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ballamer.
A head kick misses from Jaska.
Ballamer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jaska throws a head kick but Ballamer moves out of range.
It seemed like Ballamer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ballamer moves in looking to clinch but Jaska pushes him off.
Taistelu Jaska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ballamer moves out of range as Jaska throws a body kick.
Jaska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ballamer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Jab, jab by Jaska - just one landing.
Jaska throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ballamer.
Jaska throws a head kick but Ballamer moves out of range.
Jaska jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ballamer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ballamer dodges the punch combination from Jaska.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taistelu Jaska dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Ballamer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Jaska shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jaska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ballamer avoids the head kick by Jaska.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ballamer! But no joy.
Jaska throws a head kick but Ballamer moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Jaska.
Jaska misses with an uppercut. Ballamer saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Ballamer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jaska 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.#T1#
Jaska throws a right and a left that Ballamer avoids nicely.
Ballamer blocks a head kick by Jaska.
Jaska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ballamer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ballamer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jaska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ballamer can do to turn this around?
Ballamer moves out of range of the body kick from Jaska.
Ballamer throws out a counter right but Jaska avoids it with no problem.
Jaska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaska takes one on the button.
Steve Ballamer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jaska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaska throws a series of strikes that have Ballamer backpedaling.
Jaska throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ballamer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ballamer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ballamer blocks a head kick by Jaska.
Ballamer wants to counter with a clinch but Jaska pushes him away.
Jaska throws a lazy head kick
and Ballamer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jaska misses with a head kick.
Ballamer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ballamer 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.#T3#
Ballamer avoids the body shot from Jaska.
A little jabbing left from Ballamer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick by Jaska misses
and Ballamer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jaska lands with a slapping head kick.
Jaska misses with a head kick.
Ballamer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jaska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ballamer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jaska misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Ballamer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jaska tries a head kick but it misses.
Jaska misses with a lunging right hand
and Ballamer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jaska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ballamer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jaska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ballamer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaska misses with a head kick.
Ballamer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taistelu Jaska showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jaska 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taistelu Jaska!
Taistelu Jaska decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: OFK 440-Esposito Vs Calrissian
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Lykmekov is looking to clinch but Halme is avoiding it.
Halme throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Lykmekov gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lykmekov taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Lykmekov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lykmekov advances nicely into full mount.
You get the feeling that Halme really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Lykmekov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Lykmekov dominating with strikes here.
Lykmekov lands a heavy elbow.
Lykmekov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Halme hang on?
Halme working to try and regain half guard.
Halme swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Halme really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Halme is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halme looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Halme keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Halme wants to hold on but Lykmekov pushes him away.
Halme is looking to get to half guard.
Lykmekov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lykmekov lands a nice shot to the head.
Lykmekov controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Halme reaches up to try and control the position but Lykmekov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Halme rolls and tries to escape and now Lykmekov has his back! #SUB2#
Halme fending off the submission attempt from Lykmekov.
Lykmekov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB2#
Halme showing good submission defense here.
Lykmekov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4##SUB2#
Halme defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Lykmekov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lykmekov controlling well, preventing Halme from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Lykmekov tightening his grip on Halme, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Lykmekov looking for the choke from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shashlyk Lykmekov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Halme fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lykmekov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Lykmekov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lykmekov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halme has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lykmekov is working away from the top position though.
Lykmekov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Halme's head.
Halme trying to control but Lykmekov postures up.
Lykmekov controlling the action here.
Halme is trying to maintain the position but Lykmekov is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lykmekov trying to control from half guard but Halme is working away. #T1#
Halme is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lykmekov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Halme wants to sweep but Lykmekov has passed to side control!
Lykmekov cracks Halme with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB2#
Lykmekov is trying to get an arm triangle but Halme is defending well.
Halme is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A lull in the action here as Lykmekov stalls from top position.
Halme is trying to get back to his feet.
Lykmekov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lykmekov controlling from side mount. #T3#
Check out the look on Lykmekov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Halme is looking for a sweep.
Lykmekov tries to score with some ground and pound. Halme controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lykmekov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Halme tries to improve position but can't.
Halme gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lykmekov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Halme!
Lykmekov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T4#
Halme tries to lock up and control but Lykmekov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Halme wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Shashlyk Lykmekov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lykmekov is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Lykmekov gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Lykmekov gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Lykmekov apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Lykmekov shoots in looking for a takedown. Halme tries to sprawl out of it but Lykmekov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Halme manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Halme throws a big counter combination but Lykmekov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Halme looks for the body kick but Lykmekov saw that one coming.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Lykmekov closes the distance and pushes Halme back into the cage.
Halme letting Lykmekov take a breather here.
Halme blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shashlyk Lykmekov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Lykmekov moves out of range as Halme throws a body kick.
Lykmekov fails with the takedown
and Halme counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tony Halme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halme finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lykmekov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Halme's waist but Halme gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lykmekov off to one side.
Halme throws a sloppy head kick and Lykmekov moves out of range easily.
Halme throws a head kick that Lykmekov semi-blocks.
Halme tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Halme gets tackled into the cage by Lykmekov. Lykmekov maintains the clinch.
Halme on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halme with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Halme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Halme goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Lykmekov clinches up with Halme and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Lykmekov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halme misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lykmekov as Halme tries to tie him up.
Lykmekov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tony Halme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shashlyk Lykmekov.
Lykmekov throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Lykmekov.
Lykmekov is trying to pull guard but Halme turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lykmekov tries to pull guard but Halme forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Halme pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lykmekov is trying to pull guard but Halme turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lykmekov lands a left hand.
Lykmekov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Halme to keep the fight standing.
Halme is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2##TD2#
Lykmekov successfully pulls guard.
Halme wants to stand and escape but instead Lykmekov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Lykmekov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Halme is striking but Lykmekov is not phased and passes to half guard.
Halme regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lykmekov trying to control but Halme is working from the bottom.
Lykmekov controlling from the top position. #T3#
Lykmekov pushing down on Halme's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Halme is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lykmekov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Halme is trying to get back to full guard.
Lykmekov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Halme blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lykmekov.
Lykmekov lands with a punch from half guard.
Lykmekov tries to pass to full mount but Halme defends it. #ES#
Halme has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lykmekov is on him like a limpet, forcing Halme back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halme wants to stall.
Lykmekov is working for takedown but Halme is calmly controlling the position for now.

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 Tony Halme.
I think Lykmekov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shashlyk Lykmekov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Shashlyk Lykmekov waved his t-shirt featuring Silverguard Outfitters ðŸ›¡'s logo in front of the cameras.
Tony Halme spoke after the fight, saying 'just a bad dream.. no way I could lose.. Open your eyes.'.

Event: FLB 4
Date: Aug 20, 2024

#R1#
Valo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Valo looks to move away, Souza throws a big counter combo but Valo just gets out of the way.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Souza shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Valo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Valo can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Souza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Souza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Valo, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Souza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB#
Souza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Souza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Souza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Souza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Souza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Valo has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Souza works to advance to full mount. Valo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Valo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Souza. #SUB#
Souza is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Valo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Valo! #SU2#
Valo stands and steps away. Souza gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Souza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Valo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Souza somewhat.
Souza looks for a takedown but Valo sprawls well.
Valo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josue Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Valo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valo lands with a right hand.
Souza with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Valo lands a stunning uppercut that sends Souza to the mat! #ROC2#Souza is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Josue Souza has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Valo is keen to just control but Souza is a slippery customer.#T4#
Valo 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.
Souza is looking to escape.
Valo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Souza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Souza actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Valo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Valo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at St Petersburg MMA Center. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Valo throws a strike but Souza avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB#
Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ville Valo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josue Souza's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Souza shoots in and drives through. Valo sprawls well.
Souza avoids a kick to the body.
A cross from Valo lands.
Souza blocks a head kick by Valo. #TD#
Souza shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Valo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Valo pushes Souza off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #KD2#
Valo lands a high kick to the side of Souza's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Valo dives into guard, looking to finish.
Josue Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Valo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Souza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valo defends it easily.
Valo trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Souza throws his legs up looking for a submission but Valo uses it to pass to side control.
Souza tries to bench press Valo off him but Valo keeps the position.
Souza tries to escape but Valo is in control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Souza manages to work his way to half guard, despite Valo's best efforts.#SUB#
Souza looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Souza actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Souza looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Valo pushes past his half guard into mount!
Souza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Valo with shots to the head and body - Souza looks very uncomfortable down there.
Valo landing strikes from the mount and Souza is in trouble!
Oh Souza is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Josue Souza's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Valo! Souza is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ville Valo!
Ville Valo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: FLB 3
Date: Aug 04, 2024

#R1#
Valo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Valo. Those never looked like landing.
Schlepper wants to stay close but Valo steps back to make room for something. Schlepper seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Valo and Schlepper drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ville Valo!
Ville Valo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AF3: Minoru v Vargas
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1##CL#
Patryk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Patryk taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #TD#
Patryk decides to pull guard.
Patryk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jaska's guard. #REVR#
Patryk trying to control but Jaska is working from the bottom.
Patryk is really struggling to control Jaska but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jaska trying to keep a closed guard but Patryk is proving a slippery customer.
Patryk wants to pass the guard but Jaska is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patryk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Patryk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jaska keeping moving, preventing Patryk from controlling successfully.
Patryk content to stall in guard here.
Patryk tries to free his leg and advance position but Jaska is retaining full guard.
Patryk trying to control but Jaska is working from the bottom.
Patryk seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Patryk shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jaska napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T2#
You can see the frustration on Jaska's face as Patryk controls the position.
Patryk creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jaska sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jaska managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Patryk.
Jaska is looking to regain half guard here but Patryk keeps moving and retains side control.
Patryk in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jaska is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Jaska is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Patryk passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Patryk fails to move to back control.
Patryk landing punches.
Patryk throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jaska is squirming around, avoiding Patryk's attempts to control the action.
Patryk with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
Jaska is squirming around, avoiding Patryk's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patryk postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jaska looks a forlorn figure.
Jaska is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaska wants to control but Patryk is having none of it.
Patryk takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lukasz Patryk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Patryk shoots in and gets a takedown into Jaska's guard.#SUB2#
Jaska is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Patryk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaska can do to turn this around?
Patryk looking to pass the guard.
Jaska wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaska keeping moving, preventing Patryk from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Jaska looking for subs off his back but Patryk has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jaska manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Patryk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Patryk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jaska pulls Patryk in close to prevent any damage.
Patryk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Patryk wants to control from the top but Jaska keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Jaska closes the distance and pushes Patryk back into the cage.
Jaska throws a punch but it's blocked by Patryk.
Jaska tries to stall but Patryk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jaska holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T3#
Patryk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jaska is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Patryk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jaska taking a breather.
Jaska trying to control the position but instead, Patryk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jaska into the cage.
Jaska is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Taistelu Jaska.
Patryk shoots for a takedown but Jaska saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Patryk closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Patryk lands in his opponent's guard.
Jaska keeping moving, preventing Patryk from controlling successfully.
Jaska has a closed guard, preventing Patryk from standing up. #T4#
Patryk wants to control from the top but Jaska keeps moving.
Patryk is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jaska is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lukasz Patryk dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Jaska rushes Patryk and presses him up against the cage.
Jaska pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jaska is stalling here.
Patryk wants a takedown but no success here.
Jaska has a couple of punches blocked by Patryk. #BC#
Patryk manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Jaska clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Patryk has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jaska uses from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Patryk is on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Patryk trying to control but Jaska is working from the bottom.
Jaska keeping full guard, as Patryk tries to pass.
Jaska keeping moving, preventing Patryk from controlling successfully.
Patryk throws a big right hand that misses.
Jaska can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Patryk controls the pace.
Patryk is looking to work some ground and pound but Jaska has wrist control.
Patryk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Patryk is pushing down on Jaska's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jaska is fighting to maintain full guard but Patryk has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jaska tries to get to full guard but Patryk has control of the leg.
Patryk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Patryk not doing much here.
Nice strikes from Patryk there. #SUB#
Patryk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jaska sees it coming and defends easily.
Lukasz Patryk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Patryk in particular looking to stall.#SU#
Patryk postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jaska to stand up.
Lukasz Patryk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Patryk scores with a takedown into Jaska's guard.
Patryk wants to control from the top but Jaska keeps moving.
Jaska has control of Patryk's left arm, preventing Patryk from doing any damage.
Patryk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Patryk wants to stand but Jaska has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Patryk cracks Jaska with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Patryk passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Patryk cracks Jaska with a big right hand but Jaska just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukasz Patryk!
An out of breath Lukasz Patryk thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Taistelu Jaska was interviewed post fight and said 'Well.. atleast I have h*es.'.

Event: OFK 422 - Mangold Vs Martin
Date: Jul 21, 2024

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Halme tries to land a knee to the head but Jesus blocks with his arms.
Halme is trying to maintain a safe position but Jesus gets an underhook and turns Halme into the cage.
Jesus lands with a light punch inside.
Halme misses with a knee to the head.
Halme trying to control the position but instead, Jesus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Halme into the cage.
Halme lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Ginger Jesus has been cut.
Jesus gets through Halme's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Halme is looking to control Jesus's arms but Jesus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Halme has his back to the cage.
Jesus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halme is defending well for now.
Jesus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Halme taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halme backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jesus fails to land.
Halme missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jesus.
Jesus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jesus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halme's elbow. #T1#
Jesus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halme backwards.
Halme lands a shoulder strike.
Halme blocking some punches.
Halme is trying to stall.
Jesus takes an elbow to the temple.
Jesus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jesus misses with a body punch.
Halme with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Halme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jesus misses with the head strike.
Jesus avoids the elbow strike from Halme, against the cage.
Jesus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halme.
Jesus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halme's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Halme holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jesus lands a hook that snaps the head of Halme backwards. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Halme creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halme lands a damaging elbow.
Halme missing with knees to the body.
Jesus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jesus.
Halme wants to get back to striking at distance but Jesus won't allow it.
Halme lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jesus backwards.
Jesus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Halme comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jesus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jesus as Halme tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Halme manages to break the clinch.
Halme uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jesus.
Jesus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Halme counters with a three punch combo that has Jesus backing up. Jesus nods at Halme to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Halme misses with a two punch combination.
Jesus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jesus gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tony Halme!
Tony Halme 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: FLB 2
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Valo throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ekuoba counters with a shoot takedown. Valo fights it but they end up in guard.
Ekuoba trying to control the position from guard on top but Valo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ekuoba.
Ekuoba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ekuoba wants to get up but he can't break Valo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valo working a defensive guard here.
Ekuoba is stalling in the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ekuoba seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Valo for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1##CL#
Ekuoba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ekuoba works on Valo's body with a couple of short punches.
Valo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ekuoba stalling against the cage.
Valo misses with an elbow over the top.
Ekuoba is pushing Valo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Ekuoba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valo ducks under a wild hook from Ekuoba.#T2##CL#
Ekuoba has closed the distance and engaged Valo in a clinch.
Ekuoba stalling in the clinch.
Ekuoba presses Valo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Valo managing to block the knees to the body from Ekuoba. #BC#
Ekuoba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ekuoba throws a jab but it's blocked by Valo.
Valo tries to counter with a clinch but Ekuoba shakes him off and moves away.
Valo tries a head kick but it misses.
Valo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekuoba.
Ekuoba getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Ville Valo has been cut.
Ekuoba takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#It looks like Essien Ekuoba has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valo walks into a left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Valo. That's going to slow Ekuoba down.
Valo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekuoba throws out the jab.
Ekuoba connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Valo out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Essien Ekuoba!
Essien Ekuoba is the new super heavyweight champion!
Ville Valo spoke after the fight, saying 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.

Event: AF1: Caruga v Tragedy
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1#
Luu misses with a combination #TD#
and Jaska counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jaska stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luu tries to kick Jaska off but Jaska keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jaska missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luu is trying to get back to full guard.
Jaska seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Luu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Luu trying to control from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#ES2#
Luu has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jaska is on him like a limpet, forcing Luu back against the cage.
Jaska will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Luu up against the cage.
Jaska tries to pull guard but Luu won't allow it.
Luu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jaska is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Luu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Jaska jumps guard and drags Luu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Luu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Luu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jaska trying to keep a closed guard but Luu is proving a slippery customer. #SU2#
Luu gets to his feet - Jaska follows without any prompting. #T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Luu!
Jaska shoots in and drives through. Luu sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taistelu Jaska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luu lands a jab to Jaska's midsection.
Jaska is breathing heavily.
Luu lands a head kick. Jaska smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Taistelu Jaska has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Jaska clinches up against the cage.
Luu lands a knee to the body.
Jaska takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jaska takes an elbow to the forehead.
Luu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Luu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jaska lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Luu connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Luu. #ROC2#Jaska is rocked!
Luu lands a good knee to the midsection. Jaska won't want to take too many of those.
Oh Jaska is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jaska has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jaska seems to have got his legs back now.
Luu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jaska seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Luu can turn it around.#T3#
Luu lands a shot to the body.
Jaska creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Luu pushes Jaska back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luu lands a good knee to the midsection. Jaska won't want to take too many of those.
Luu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Luu working Jaska over with knees to the body.#KD2#
Luu drops Jaska with a big knee straight up the middle! Jaska is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick from Luu.
A head kick by Luu - that's a beauty! Jaska is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Luu can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kova Luu!
Taistelu Jaska was interviewed post fight and said 'Well.. atleast I have h*es.'.

Event: MFC-2
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Valo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination #KD2#
and Valo counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Anderson! #ROC2#Anderson is rocked!
Valo wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well.
Valo misses with a head shot. Anderson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Valo throws an elbow that misses. Anderson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Valo's guard. Nice move by Anderson!#REVR#
Anderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Valo's guard. #T1#
Well, if Anderson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Valo is having none of it.
Anderson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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. Anderson connects with a nice short shot to Valo's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Valo won't allow it.
Valo wants to get back to full guard but Anderson has mounted him!#T2#
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Anderson working for a submission but Valo is keeping him at bay.
Valo tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Anderson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Valo turns into him and now he's in Anderson's guard.
Anderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Valo postures up. #T3##ES#
Anderson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Valo breaks the clinch.
Anderson throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Valo counters by clinching up.
Valo tries to pull guard but Anderson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Valo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Anderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Valo's efforts to push away.#T4#
Valo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Valo jumps guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Valo keeps moving.
Valo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Anderson is now in half guard.
Valo is refusing to be controlled, as Anderson sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brownie Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Anderson misses with a hook
and Valo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Valo throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Valo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson scores with a jab to the head.
Anderson misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Anderson backs off Valo throws a huge counter combo but Anderson manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Anderson throws a series of punches but Valo avoids them all with ease.
Anderson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromValo.
Valo slips a straight right by Anderson.
Anderson throws a good cross that connects.
Anderson works over Valo's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Ville Valo has been cut.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Valo moves away and avoids it.
Valo tries to counter by closing the distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anderson.
A nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Anderson. #T2#
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Anderson backs off Valo throws a huge counter combo but Anderson manages to avoid it all.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Valo throws a counter combo.
Brownie Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Valo dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Valo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Valo thinks about the counter body kick.
Anderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Anderson throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL2#
and Valo counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Valo breaks the clinch.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valo moves away.
Valo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Anderson.
We've been informed that Valo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Valo slips the punch.
Anderson misses with a double jab
and Valo counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Valo to acknowledge the strikes.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Valo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Valo slips a jab from Anderson.
Valo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Valo is just out of range.
Anderson thuds his right hand into Valo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Anderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valo moves out of range of the leg kick from Anderson.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brownie Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ville Valo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
Valo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valo can do to turn this around?
Anderson closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Valo! Anderson dives in looking to finish! Valo is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Ville Valo had this to say: 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.

Event: MFC-2
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Good work by Halme as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Pudzianowski gets tackled into the cage by Halme. Halme maintains the clinch.
Halme lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Mariusz Pudzianowski has been cut.
The referee calls for Halme to work.
Halme stalling against the cage.
Pudzianowski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Halme to keep the fight standing.
Halme works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Halme trying to land knees to the body.
Pudzianowski wants to take the fight to the mat but Halme manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Pudzianowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski wants to slow Halme down by chopping away at his legs.
Pudzianowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pudzianowski tries to work over Halme's front leg with a kick but Halme checks it.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick, looking for Halme's leg but Halme calmly moves out of range.
Halme definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Halme blocks the leg kick. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Halme.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pudzianowski can't do much from the bottom here. #T1##SUB#
Halme has an Americana. Pudzianowski didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Halme is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Halme hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tony Halme!
Tony Halme bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2024

#R1#
Jaska misses with a body shot.
Von Lewinksi with a poor takedown
and Jaska counters with a head kick.
Erich Von Lewinksi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Lewinksi shoots in but Jaska avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Von Lewinksi has his takedown stuffed
and Jaska counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erich Von Lewinksi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Jaska gets caught flat footed, as Von Lewinksi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Von Lewinksi trying to control but Jaska is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Von Lewinksi has gone for a leg lock! Jaska slips out almost immediately though and dives into Von Lewinksi's guard.#REVB#
Jaska trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jaska wants to pass the guard but Von Lewinksi is keeping the position.#SUB#
Von Lewinksi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jaska is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SU2#
Jaska stands and steps away. Von Lewinksi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jaska leaves Von Lewinksi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Von Lewinksi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jaska defends it nicely.
Von Lewinksi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Von Lewinksi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jaska sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Von Lewinksi shoots in for a double leg but Jaska sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jaska appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Von Lewinksi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jaska is fending him off so far but Von Lewinksi persists. Nope, Jaska circles away and we're back to standing.
Von Lewinksi is breathing heavily.
Von Lewinksi shoots and misses #KD2#
and Jaska counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Von Lewinksi down! Jaska is looking to finish but Von Lewinksi is intelligently defending himself.
Jaska postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Von Lewinksi looking for subs off his back but Jaska has passed one foot through into half guard. #T2#
Jaska throwing shots but Von Lewinksi is blocking nicely.
Jaska is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Lewinksi tries to get to full guard but Jaska has control of the leg. #SUB#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Lewinksi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jaska.
Jaska thows a huge punch but Von Lewinksi dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Von Lewinksi looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jaska passes into side control!
Von Lewinksi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Von Lewinksi tries to improve position but can't.
Von Lewinksi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jaska throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jaska passes the guard and advances to mount!
Von Lewinksi is looking to get to half guard.
Jaska unloads with some shots from mount but Von Lewinksi bucks and avoids them well.
Von Lewinksi tries to reverse the position but Jaska maintains control.#SUB2#
Jaska is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Von Lewinksi is surviving well by controlling Jaska's body position as best he can.
Jaska lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Von Lewinksi hang on?#T4#
Von Lewinksi is looking to get to half guard.
Von Lewinksi gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Von Lewinksi with the active half guard here but Jaska passes nicely into side control.
Von Lewinksi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Von Lewinksi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Von Lewinksi actively working from the bottom here.
Von Lewinksi wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taistelu Jaska dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jaska throws a sloppy head kick and Von Lewinksi moves out of range easily.
Von Lewinksi takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Erich Von Lewinksi has been cut.
Von Lewinksi darts in looking for a takedown but Jaska gets double underhooks and turns Von Lewinksi into the cage.
Jaska looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Jaska pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Von Lewinksi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jaska is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jaska has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Taistelu Jaska has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jaska passes into half guard. #SUB#
Jaska moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Von Lewinksi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Lewinksi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Von Lewinksi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jaska's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Von Lewinksi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jaska pulls his head out easily. #SU2#
Jaska escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Jaska shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Von Lewinksi tries to get to full guard but Jaska has control of the leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jaska lands strikes from half guard.
Jaska prevents Von Lewinksi from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Jaska there. #T2#
Jaska drops an elbow to the side of Von Lewinksi's head.
Von Lewinksi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Von Lewinksi looking for a guillotine here but Jaska defends easily. #SUB#
Von Lewinksi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jaska has passed into half guard! #SU2#
Jaska decides to stand up.
Von Lewinksi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jaska is fending him off so far but Von Lewinksi persists. Nope, Jaska circles away and we're back to standing.
Von Lewinksi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jaska. That one must have hurt.#T3##CL2#
Jaska moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Jaska manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jaska has control of Von Lewinksi's left arm, preventing Von Lewinksi from doing any damage.
Jaska is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Jaska is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Von Lewinksi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jaska swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Lewinksi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Von Lewinksi trying to control the action but Jaska is working from the bottom. #T4#
Jaska manages to work his way to half guard, despite Von Lewinksi's best efforts.#SUB#
Von Lewinksi is looking for a kimura but Jaska is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Von Lewinksi to get the leverage.
Jaska makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jaska.
Jaska looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Lewinksi is one step ahead there.
Von Lewinksi throws a strike but Jaska rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jaska accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Von Lewinksi has an active guard here but Jaska has managed to pass into half guard.
Von Lewinksi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taistelu Jaska showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Erich Von Lewinksi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jaska misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Von Lewinksi.
Von Lewinksi shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Jaska looking to score a takedown here. Von Lewinksi is defending well but Jaska drives through and ends up in Von Lewinksi's guard.#SUB#
Von Lewinksi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jaska uses it to pass to side control.
Von Lewinksi is trying to improve his position.
Von Lewinksi is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jaska working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Jaska is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Von Lewinksi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Von Lewinksi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jaska.
Von Lewinksi is looking to reverse the position.
Jaska working the ground and pound.
Von Lewinksi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jaska off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Von Lewinksi working for a choke but Jaska reverses nicely into Von Lewinksi 's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Jaska decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Von Lewinksi, up you get! #T2#
Von Lewinksi misses with a takedown
and Jaska counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erich Von Lewinksi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Jaska moves into the clinch successfully.
Jaska stalling the fight.
Jaska lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Lewinksi being controlled against the cage.
Jaska stalls.
Von Lewinksi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jaska gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jaska misses with a knee strike.
Jaska is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jaska manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jaska continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T3#
Jaska just leaning against Von Lewinksi, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Taistelu Jaska.
Von Lewinksi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jaska sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jaska is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Von Lewinksi darts in looking for a takedown but Jaska gets double underhooks and turns Von Lewinksi into the cage. #TD2#
Jaska manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Von Lewinksi advances position into side control!
Jaska tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Von Lewinksi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Von Lewinksi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jaska is trying to control Von Lewinksi's posture but Von Lewinksi avoids it.
Von Lewinksi working the head with strikes. #T4##SUB#
Von Lewinksi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jaska rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Von Lewinksi's guard! Nice work there by Jaska!
Jaska must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jaska postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Von Lewinksi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jaska escapes and throws Von Lewinksi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Von Lewinksi prevents Jaska from improving position.
Erich Von Lewinksi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Lewinksi tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Taistelu Jaska is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Von Lewinksi is looking to get back to his feet here but Jaska is keeping cool and he's managed to take Von Lewinksi's back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taistelu Jaska comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jaska 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taistelu Jaska!
Taistelu Jaska bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2024

#R1#
Timo misses with an uppercut
and Valo counters with a straight right hand.
Timo misses with a left hand
and Valo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Valo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Timo's sensitive parts.
Sigandi Legend Timo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timo throws out the jab.
A big right from Timo misses. #KD#
Valo lands a big shot that drops Timo! Can he finish him? #ROC#Timo is rocked!
Timo looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valo gets to his feet and stands over Timo, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Timo felt that one! Valo unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Timo from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ville Valo!
Ville Valo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2024

#R1#
Halme scoring well with a low kick there.
Halme definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kim on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kim has eaten all the pies!
Kim fails with the takedown
and Halme makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kim looks winded!
Kim takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Look low, kick high! Halme uses the oldest trick in the book to send Kim tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Halme is absolutely delighted - when Kim wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tony Halme!
A less than humble Tony Halme misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CCC 31 : Wilder vs Oren
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Nuno.#CL2#
Nuno closes the distance and clinches.
Valo tries to pull guard but Nuno forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short left from Nuno.
Nuno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Nuno on the inside.
Nuno blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nuno as Valo tries to tie him up.
Nuno struggles to land a body shot inside as Valo controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuno throws a head punch that misses.
Nuno pushes Valo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Valo misses with a punch on the inside.
Valo is trying to stall.
Nuno misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nuno.
Nuno throws a punch but it's blocked by Valo.
Nuno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valo backwards.
Valo tries to pull guard but Nuno won't allow it.
Valo has Nuno pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Valo.
Valo stalling the fight.
A short uppercut from Nuno.
Nuno dodges an elbow strike from Valo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nuno as Valo tries to tie him up.
Nuno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Valo working Nuno over with knees to the body.
Nuno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valo backwards.
Nuno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valo blocks an uppercut.
Nuno scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valo has a couple of punches blocked by Nuno.
Valo wants to take the fight to the mat but Nuno manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ville Valo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nuno scores with a shoulder strike.
Nuno lands a left hand.
Valo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nuno has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Valo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nuno can turn it around.
Valo wants to get back to striking at distance but Nuno won't allow it.
Nuno prevents a body shot from Valo.
Nuno presses Valo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Valo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valo looking to stall.
Valo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nuno walks away with a smile on his face. Valo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Nuno has managed to clinch.
Nuno cracks Valo with a nice body shot.
Nuno lands a body shot in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nuno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nuno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valo backwards.
Valo trying to control the position but instead, Nuno has worked for underhooks and has pushed Valo into the cage.
Nuno blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Nuno blocks an elbow strike from Valo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valo.
Nuno lands a hook that snaps the head of Valo backwards. #ROC2#Valo is rocked!
Nuno lands a big right hand that drops Valo! The killer instinct kicks in and Nuno finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nuno!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tio Nuno!
After winning the bout, Tio Nuno thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Ville Valo had this to say: 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Head closes the distance and clinches up with Halme, looking for a takedown. Head pushes Halme against the cage but Halme circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Halme plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Hyu Head has been cut.
Halme definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Head fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Halme avoids it really well and circles away.
Head fails to land the takedown.
Tony Halme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hyu Head.
Halme plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Halme throws a nice head kick!
Halme throws a series of punches but Head moves out of range.
Head drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Halme defends it well.
Halme lands a slapping body shot.
Halme scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Head tries for a takedown but Halme sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#KD#
A head kick lands from Halme that sends Head to the canvas. Head tries to scramble back to his feet but Halme brings him back down into side control. #ROC#Head is rocked!
Head can't do much from the bottom here. #T1##SU#
Halme decides to stand back up.
Head shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Halme but Halme pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Halme throws a quick counter head kick but Head was just out of range.
Halme throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Head looks winded!
Halme lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #KD#
Halme connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Head to the floor! Halme dives in looking for the finish!#CUT#That has opened up Hyu Head's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Halme gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #KD#
Halme lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Head sprawling to the canvas. Halme follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Head hang on?
Head is still in real trouble! Can Halme finish him?
Still in half guard, Halme seems content to control.
Head seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Head taking some punishment here, with Halme in his half guard. #SUB#
Halme is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Halme is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Head sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Halme is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Halme is looking for a kimura here. #T3##SU#
Halme stands up from half guard.
Halme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Head tries for a takedown but Halme circles away easily
and Halme counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick from Halme lands but Head takes it in his stride.
Head doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Halme counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Head down! Halme is looking to finish but Head is intelligently defending himself. #CUT#The cut above Hyu Head's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#SU#
Halme stands up and waves to Head to follow him. #T4#
Halme wobbles Head with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Halme dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Head to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tony Halme!
Tony Halme decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Hyu Head spoke after the fight, saying '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2024

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

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

Event: CCC 21 : Hernandez vs Romero
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Bull punishes Valo's body with a nice straight punch.
Valo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bull looks to score with a jab to the body but Valo is just out of range.
Valo takes one on the button.
Bull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bull misses with a body shot.
Bull scores with a nice head shot.
Bull jabs Valo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab by Bull.
Bull misses the shot to the body.
Valo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Valo slips a jab from Bull.
Valo avoids the body shot from Bull.
Valo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Bull finds it's way through Valo's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valo throws a right and a left that Bull avoids nicely.
French Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bull tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bull pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Valo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bull.
Valo slips under a jab from Bull.
Bull moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Ville Valo has been cut.
Valo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bull avoids the head kick by Valo.
Bull looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valo throws a one two combo. #CUT2#It looks like French Bull has been cut.
Bull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valo was well out of range. Poor timing from Bull.
A jab from Bull misses.
As Bull backs off Valo throws a huge counter combo but Bull manages to avoid it all.
Bull tests Valo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Valo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Bull misses.
Bull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valo moves away.
Valo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bull.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valo walks into a stiff left hand from Bull.#T2#
Bull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valo manages to avoid it.
Valo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bull just misses with a punch to the body.
Valo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bull dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bull blocks a jab.
Bull darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bull cracks Valo with a hook to the temple - Valo is on wobbly legs here! Bull swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Valo falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Bull wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). French Bull!
Ville Valo was interviewed post fight and said 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Markovic misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaska! But no joy.
Markovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jaska.
Markovic tries to work over Jaska's front leg with a kick but Jaska checks it.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaska.
Jaska throws out a counter right but Markovic avoids it with no problem.
We've been told by Markovic's head coaches at Sparks mma that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Markovic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jaska eats them both and turns towards Markovic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jaska moves out of range of the leg kick from Markovic.
Jaska looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic throws a lazy right hand but Jaska sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaska! But no joy.
Markovic takes a swing at Jaska's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Markovic lands.#T1#
Markovic throws a low kick, looking for Jaska's leg but Jaska calmly moves out of range.
Jaska flicks out a counter leg kick but Markovic steps away.
Jaska doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Markovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Markovic as Jaska shoots in.
Markovic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jaska just manages to avoid it.
Jaska moves out of range of the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Jaska's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Jaska shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jaska showed some decent athleticism there.
Markovic pushes Jaska off but Jaska dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Markovic is looking to get back to his feet here but Jaska is keeping cool and he's managed to take Markovic's back.
Jaska has the hooks in. Markovic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jaska throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jaska scores with punches from the back.
Jaska punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB2#
Markovic defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Markovic is in bad spot here. #T3#
Markovic breaks Jaska's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Markovic postures up.
Jaska bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Markovic's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Markovic throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jaska uses it to pass to side control.
Markovic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markovic is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jaska is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Jaska there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Markovic is trying desperately to improve position.
Jaska landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jaska throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T4#
Markovic is desperately trying to improve his position but Jaska has a good base and remains in mount.
Jaska raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jaska looking to ground and pound but Markovic is blocking nicely.
Markovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Markovic tries to get out of the position.
Markovic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jaska is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Markovic can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Markovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Taistelu Jaska will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Jaska shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jaska was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Markovic wants to get back to his feet but Jaska is dominant here and he's now got Markovic's back!
Jaska gets his hands free as Markovic looks to control.
Jaska is punishing Markovic with some ground and pound.
Markovic covering up well under a series of strikes from Jaska.
Jaska struggling to land strikes to the head as Markovic covers up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jaska looking for the choke from the back.
Markovic covering up well and avoiding damage.
Jaska scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Markovic is looking for a way out. #T1##SUB2#
Markovic preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jaska.
Markovic trying to control the action but Jaska just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Jaska tightening his grip on Markovic, looking for the choke.
Markovic trying to get back to his feet but Jaska is in full control for now. #T2#
Jaska missing with strikes from the back.
Markovic tries to escape but Jaska has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jaska punches the canvas rather than the man.
Jaska throwing sloppy strikes.
Jaska misses with an elbow to the head.
Jaska has the hooks in. Markovic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Jaska looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Markovic taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Taistelu Jaska!
In his post fight interview, Taistelu Jaska started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
A big right from Man misses. #CL#
Man has closed the distance and engaged Halme in a clinch.
A short left from Man.
Man throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Man scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
Halme throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Man.
A short uppercut from Man.
Halme looks winded!
Halme misses with a punch to the body.
Man lands a right hand.
Man slows down the pace here.
Man lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halme wants to stall.
Man scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Halme missing with knees to the body. #T1#
Man lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Man.
A short right from Man.
Man lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Man.
A nice left hand lands by Man.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halme backwards. #KD#
Man drops Halme onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Halme is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Halme is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Halme pressed against the cage. Man frees himself up and cracks Halme with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Halme crumples to the floor, out cold! Man jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nasty Man!
The defeated Tony Halme had this to say: 'just a bad dream.. no way I could lose.. Open your eyes.'.

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