Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

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.'.

Event: CCC 19 Creenshaw vs Sitsongrit
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Rojas throws a hook to the side of Jaska's head but Jaska sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rojas swings for the body but Jaska moves out of range.
Jaska went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A jab from Rojas does it's job there.
Ivan Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojas digs a good body shot into Jaska's ribs.
Jaska slips under a jab from Rojas.
Jaska seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rojas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jaska went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jaska takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1##KD2#
Rojas lands a left and a right that send Jaska crashing to the mat, dazed. Rojas thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Jaska is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Taistelu Jaska has been cut.
Rojas shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Jaska takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Rojas sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Jaska bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Rojas!
Taistelu Jaska spoke after the fight, saying 'Well.. atleast I have h*es.'.

Event: CCC 12 : Soares vs Nagibatel
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1##CL#
Mbeki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Valo tries to break free but Mbeki pushes him back against the cage.
Mbeki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valo gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Mbeki successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Mbeki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Valo passes into side control.
Valo blocks the strikes from Mbeki.
The strikes coming from Valo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mbeki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Valo's best efforts.
Mbeki trying to control but Valo postures up.
Valo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valo is pressing down on Mbeki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mbeki is holding on for now.
Mbeki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Nice strikes from Valo there. #SUB#
Mbeki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valo pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mbeki actively working from the bottom here.
Valo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Mbeki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mbeki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Mbeki is trying to get back to full guard.
Mbeki moves into full guard. #SUB#
Mbeki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valo stays in close to Mbeki's body and controls the position.
Valo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Valo wants to control from the top but Mbeki keeps moving.
Valo working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Mbeki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Mbeki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Valo stacks Mbeki on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Valo!
Mbeki dodges the ground and pound from Valo.
Valo trying to control the action but Mbeki is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Valo stalls from top position.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Mbeki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mbeki is trying to get back to half guard.
Mbeki wants to control but Valo postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mbeki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Valo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Valo trying to control the position but Mbeki is working away.
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 Amri Mbeki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mbeki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valo as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Mbeki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Valo is trying to keep Mbeki in close.
Mbeki trying to control but Valo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mbeki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mbeki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valo can do to turn this around?
Valo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Mbeki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Valo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mbeki, into his guard. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Mbeki has his foot on Valo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Mbeki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Mbeki is looking for a triangle but Valo pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Mbeki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valo defends it easily.#T2##SUB#
Mbeki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Valo passes into side control.
Mbeki tries to improve position but can't.
Mbeki wants to control but Valo postures up.
Mbeki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Valo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mbeki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Valo's best efforts.
Mbeki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valo is working away from the top position though.
Valo working Mbeki over with strikes. #T3##SUB#
Mbeki looking for subs from the bottom but Valo mounts him!
Valo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mbeki flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Mbeki is trying to escape the mount.
Mbeki is working hard here to advance position.
Mbeki is trying to stand up.
Mbeki has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mbeki is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Mbeki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mbeki's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Mbeki tries to lock up and control but Valo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mbeki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mbeki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mbeki gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Mbeki has his foot on Valo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valo works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mbeki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valo defends it easily.#SUB#
Mbeki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Amri Mbeki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mbeki tries for a takedown but Valo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valo unleashes a big counter combination but Mbeki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Mbeki gets a clinch.
Mbeki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Mbeki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Valo. Those never looked like landing.
Amri Mbeki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valo lands a high kick! #CUT2#It looks like Amri Mbeki has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valo.
Valo throws a head kick but Mbeki moves out of range. #CL#
Mbeki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mbeki is trying to trip Valo. He has hold of a leg but Valo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mbeki persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Mbeki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Valo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mbeki has Valo in his guard.#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mbeki seems keen to control Valo's posture.#T1#
Valo wants to control from the top but Mbeki keeps moving. #SUB#
Mbeki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Mbeki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Valo stacks Mbeki on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Valo!
Valo prevents Mbeki from escaping the position.
Valo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mbeki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mbeki is trying to control Valo's posture but Valo avoids it.
Mbeki tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Valo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Mbeki regains half guard.
Mbeki is trying to stand back up but Valo is controlling him
The fighters are battling for position here. Mbeki manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Mbeki is looking for a triangle but Valo pushes his legs off easily.
Amri Mbeki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Mbeki working for submissions but it's allowed Valo to get to half guard.
Mbeki taking some punishment here, with Valo in his half guard.
Valo working over Mbeki with some ground and pound. Mbeki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Mbeki looking for submissions off his back.
Mbeki missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB2#
Valo is working for a submission of some sort. #T4##SUB#
Mbeki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valo pulls his head out easily.
Valo trying to mount his opponent but Mbeki defends it.
Mbeki is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mbeki has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Valo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Valo!
Ville Valo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amri Mbeki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mbeki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ville Valo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mbeki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Amri Mbeki!
The defeated Ville Valo had this to say: 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.

Event: CCC 10 : Gretel vs Hatter
Date: Mar 08, 2024

#R1#
Jaska throws a head kick that misses
and Jaska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jaska darts in trying to clinch
and Dyer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jaska throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jaska fails to land the takedown.
Jaska wants to clinch but Dyer slips to the side
and Dyer counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been told by Dyer's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jaska wants to clinch but Dyer slips to the side
and Dyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jaska throws a sloppy head kick
and Dyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dyer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaska throws a head kick that misses
and Dyer counters with a nice body shot.
Jaska throws a sloppy head kick
and Dyer counters with a one-two to the body.
Jaska throws a head kick that misses
and Jaska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Jaska. #T1#
Jaska tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dyer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dyer wants it to stay on the feet.
Jaska takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dyer lands a right hook to the body.
Jaska throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dyer counters with a series of strikes. Jaska will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jaska looks winded!
Dyer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaska doesn't seem bothered though.
Jaska connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dyer. Dyer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jaska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dyer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jaska with a poor takedown
and Dyer counters with a series of strikes. Jaska will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stephen Dyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taistelu Jaska.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dyer stuns Jaska with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jaska misses with a takedown #CL#
and Dyer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Good body shot from Dyer.
Dyer digs a right hand into Jaska's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jaska's gas tank.
Dyer lands a left hand. #T2#
Nice body punch from Dyer - that landed with a thud.
Dyer scores with a shot to the side of Jaska's head.
Dyer lands a body shot.
Dyer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaska backwards.
Come on Dyer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dyer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jaska.
Dyer lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Dyer. #BC#
Dyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jaska throws a head kick that misses
and Dyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Dyer catches Jaska right on the button with a cross.
Dyer throws a series of strikes that have Jaska backpedaling. #ROC#Jaska is rocked!
Jaska rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jaska is still on wobbly legs! Can Dyer finish him?
Jaska misses with a takedown
and Dyer counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Jaska misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jaska seems to have recovered his senses.
Jaska gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jaska throws a head kick that misses
and Dyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jaska with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Dyer.
Dyer is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jaska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dyer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jaska closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dyer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dyer works Jaska's body with a nice hook.
Jaska with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dyer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jaska wants to clinch
and Dyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dyer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dyer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jaska on the side of the head.
Jaska shoots in looking for a takedown. Dyer tries to sprawl out of it but Jaska keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dyer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jaska fails with the takedown
and Dyer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jaska takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jaska has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jaska has his takedown stuffed
and Dyer counters with a nice uppercut.
Dyer lands with a good body shot.
Dyer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jaska stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD#
Dyer lands a left and a right that send Jaska crashing to the mat, dazed. Dyer thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Stephen Dyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dyer pounces like a tiger and cracks Jaska with a vicious hook! Jaska is down but not out! Dyer follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Stephen Dyer!
Taistelu Jaska was interviewed post fight and said 'Well.. atleast I have h*es.'.

Event: SUPREME 12
Date: Feb 14, 2024

#R1#
Halme ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Halme is looking to counter with head kicks.
Maron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Halme connects with a solid leg kick.
Maron has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Mike Maron has been cut.
Maron blocks a head kick by Halme.
Halme tries a head kick but it misses.
Halme throws a head kick that misses.
Maron thuds his right hand into Halme's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maron throws out a powerful jab.
Maron throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Halme.
Maron scores with a hook to the body. Halme takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halme avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halme definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Halme misses.
A jab from Maron does it's job there.
Maron misses with the combination.
As Maron looks to move away, Halme throws a big counter combo but Maron just gets out of the way.
Maron lands a jab to Halme's midsection.
We've been informed that Maron has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Maron shoots in looking for a takedown. Halme tries to sprawl out of it but Maron 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. #T1##CL2#
Maron clinches up with Halme and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Maron. #TD2#
Maron pulls guard. #ES2#
Maron pushes Halme off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Halme blocks a jab.
Halme tries to move into range but Maron moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Halme scores with a three punch combo!
No joy there for Halme, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Maron shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Halme sprawls well. Halme wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maron gets slowly back to his feet.
Maron blocks a head kick by Halme.
Halme slips under a jab.
Maron misses with a hook.
Halme throws a leg kick but Maron sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Maron scores with a jab to the body.
Maron fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Halme avoids it really well and circles away.
Halme seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tony Halme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Maron.
A jab lands there for Maron.
Maron swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tony Halme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maron throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Halme throws the kick towards the body but Maron avoids it.
Halme tries to land a leg kick but Maron saw it coming and moves away.
Halme slips under a jab from Maron.
Halme is looking for a counter combo.
Halme misses with a body kick.
Maron scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Halme looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maron misses with a body kick.
Maron shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Halme defends it nicely.#T3#
Halme goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Halme tries a head kick but it misses.
Maron throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Maron lands a lovely overhand right.
Maron scores with a spinning back kick!
Halme throws a low kick, looking for Maron's leg but Maron calmly moves out of range.
Maron blocks a head kick by Halme.
Halme throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Halme sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Maron pushes Halme up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Maron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maron throws a hook but Halme avoids it easily.
Halme stuffs the takedown attempt from Maron. Maron gets slowly back to his feet.
Maron catches Halme with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maron lands a head kick. Halme smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Maron shoots in but no luck this time. #T4#
Maron swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Halme.
Maron looks to score with a jab to the body but Halme is just out of range.
Halme pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halme is looking to land body kicks.
Maron scores with a hook to the body. Halme takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maron avoids the head kick by Halme.
Halme lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maron circles away quickly and effectively.
Maron scores with a kick to the midsection.
Halme takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Halme throws a wild body kick that Maron sees coming a mile off.
Maron throws a nice looking combination but Halme bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halme takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maron shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Halme as he avoids it easily.
Halme seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maron works Halme's body with a nice hook.
Maron scores with a nice head shot.
Maron lands a jab to the head.
Halme lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maron's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Maron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Maron's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A jab lands there for Maron.
A swing and a miss from Halme.
Halme throws a head kick that misses.
Maron throws a right hand that misses
and Halme makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Halme blocks a jab.
Maron lands with a nice body punch.
Halme takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maron uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Halme misses with a head kick.
Maron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halme looks to score with a jab to the body but Maron is just out of range.
A nice side step and Maron releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Halme takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Maron throws a jab when Halme was well out of range.
Maron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mike Maron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maron lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maron, as that shot connected.
Tony Halme is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maron scores with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Maron.
Maron lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Maron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maron scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halme doesn't seem bothered though.
Halme takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maron just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHalme.
Maron scores with a shot to the body.
Halme avoids the body shot from Maron.
Halme throws a body shot but no joy.
Halme misses with a head kick.
Halme throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Halme blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Halme lands a shoulder strike.
Halme tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maron avoids it.
Nice body punch from Maron.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maron lands with a left to the head.
Halme looking to slow down the pace here.
Maron scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
A short right from Maron.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Maron - that landed with a thud.
Maron lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Maron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Maron closes the distance and clinches.
Maron lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Halme or not.
Maron pushes off an throws an elbow but Halme leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maron lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maron throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Maron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maron thows a body kick. Halme tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maron clobbers Halme with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maron throws a big shot that misses.
Halme throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halme tries to land a leg kick but Maron saw it coming and moves away.
Mike Maron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maron stuns Halme with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maron.
Maron scores with a push kick.
Maron scores with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Halme.
Maron bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Halme's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maron!
Maron checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maron scores with a hook to the body. Halme takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maron connects with a body shot.
Halme ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maron throws a jab but it's blocked by Halme.
Maron connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maron closes this distance looking for a takedown but Halme circles away.
It looked like Halme was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halme takes a jab right on the kisser.
Donk. Maron catches Halme right on the button with a cross.
Halme throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Halme throws a series of punches but Maron avoids them all with ease.
Halme throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maron scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Halme uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maron.
Halme tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halme takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maron comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Maron clinches with his opponent.
Halme pushes off an throws an elbow but Maron leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Maron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, jab by Maron - just one landing. #CL2#
Maron gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Halme misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Maron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maron throws a shot from downtown. Halme moves away and avoids it.
Maron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halme looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Halme tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Maron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Maron's cut.
That's time! Halme's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Halme staying out of range there.
Halme appears to be looking for a big counter.
Halme swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maron is trying hard to land a takedown here. Halme sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Halme avoids a kick to the body.
Halme throwing a counter right hand but Maron manages to avoid it.
Halme throws a right hand that Maron ducks under and follows up with a left that Maron also avoids with ease.
Maron shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Halme defends it nicely.
Maron thows a body kick. Halme tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maron connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maron fakes the leg kick and cracks Halme in the body.
Maron takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Halme walks into a stiff left hand from Maron.
Maron moves out of range of the strikes.
Halme will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Maron fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Maron feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T1#
Maron trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maron wants to control from the top but Halme keeps moving.
Maron with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Halme throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #ES#
Halme pushes Maron off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Halme pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Maron moves into range and clinches up with Halme.
Halme is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maron is defending well for now.
Maron working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mike Maron seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maron pushes Halme back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maron lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halme backwards.
Maron lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Maron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maron lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halme will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Halme takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#Halme is rocked!
Halme walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oh Halme is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halme was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Halme takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Halme seems to have got his legs back now.
A right-left combo lands from Halme.
Halme lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maron circles away quickly and effectively.
Maron changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick lands for Maron.
Maron throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Halme ducks under a wild hook from Maron.
Halme lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Maron blocks the leg kick.
Halme tries to bum rush Maron with a series of wild strikes but Maron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maron lands with an uppercut that bounces Halme off the cage and back into range.
Halme takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maron throws a hook but Halme blocks it.
Maron tests Halme's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A good leg kick by Maron. #T3#
Halme keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maron.
Maron takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maron fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Halme looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Halme walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maron.
Maron throws a shot to the body.
Halme takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maron scores with a hook.
Halme moves out of range as Maron strikes.#CL2#
Halme gets tackled into the cage by Maron. Maron maintains the clinch.
Maron lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halme.
Maron lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maron lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halme.
Maron lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maron lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Maron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Halme's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maron connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Halme scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Maron lands a nice hook to Halme's body. Halme takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maron jabs at Halme's body.
Maron thows a body kick. Halme tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maron lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Halme takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maron dives in for a single leg takedown but Halme sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tony Halme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Maron.
Jab, jab by Maron - just one landing.
Halme moves out of range as Maron strikes.
Mike Maron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Halme throws a sloppy head kick and Maron moves out of range easily.
Halme takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maron shoots in but Halme avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maron fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tony Halme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maron scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Maron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maron 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Maron!
Mike Maron 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.
Tony Halme spoke after the fight, saying 'just a bad dream.. no way I could lose.. Open your eyes.'.

Event: TOF 77
Date: Feb 10, 2024

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Smith!
Our winner, Will Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Jari Sillanpaa was interviewed post fight and said 'Run away, now! '.

Event: CCC 3 : Hulk vs Kuznecov
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Klimov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jaska connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Klimov scrambles back to his feet.
Jaska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klimov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jaska. Jaska circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Klimov with a jab.
Jaska tries to land a front kick but Klimov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jaska with a poor takedown
and Klimov counters with a nice uppercut.
Jaska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Klimov cracks Jaska with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Jaska tries to keep at a distance but Klimov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jaska misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaska tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jaska stalling in the clinch but Klimov improves position.
Jaska throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jaska is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Klimov is keeping busy.
Klimov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Klimov.
Jaska taking a breather.
We've been informed that Klimov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jaska's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Klimov stalling in the clinch.
Klimov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Klimov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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.
Jaska misses with the head strike.
Klimov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Klimov as Jaska tries to tie him up.
Jaska tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good body shot from Klimov.
Jaska is breathing heavily.
Klimov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Klimov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaska backwards.
Klimov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Klimov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#Jaska is rocked!
Klimov lands an uppercut.
Oh Jaska is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Klimov on the inside.
Klimov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice body punch from Klimov - that landed with a thud.
Jaska seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Klimov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jaska swings wildly with an uppercut but Klimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Klimov.
Klimov scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Klimov.
Klimov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaska.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#KD2#
Klimov lands a big right hand that sends Jaska to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Jaska! #SU2#
Klimov decides to stand and escape the position.
Klimov digs a good hook to Jaska's body.
Jaska is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Klimov forces Jaska back against the cage and clinches.
Klimov stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Klimov.
Klimov pushes Jaska back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Klimov lands with a short shot to the head.
Klimov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Klimov.
Klimov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jaska up against the cage.
Jaska taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Klimov.
Klimov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jaska is trying to stall.
Klimov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaska backwards.
Klimov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#KD2#
Klimov lands an uppercut that drops Jaska! Klimov follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klimov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jaska's shoulder. That is not cool. #SU2#
Klimov decides to stand back up. Klimov steps back and let's Jaska get back to his feet.#T4#
Klimov drops Jaska with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Jaska! Klimov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enokentiy Klimov!
Enokentiy Klimov 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.
In defeat, Taistelu Jaska stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well.. atleast I have h*es.'.

Event: SCF 5: Rhodes v. Joe
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Halme uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Lima.
De Lima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halme.
De Lima drops down looking for a counter takedown but Halme sprawls and moves away.
De Lima fails with a takedown attempt.
Halme takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Lima attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And Halme responds with a good body kick, but De Lima manages to step out the way in time.
De Lima shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Halme but Halme pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Halme scores with a three punch combo! #TD#
Halme gets caught napping as De Lima dives in and scores a takedown. Halme manages to retain guard.
Halme trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Lima makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
De Lima might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
De Lima is in close to Halme's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halme preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Halme keeping moving, preventing De Lima from controlling successfully.
Halme is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Lima is controlling him. #T1#
Halme avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Halme looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Halme has momentary wrist control but De Lima slips an elbow through the middle.
De Lima working some strikes from top position.
Halme is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Lima is controlling him.
De Lima working some strikes from top position.
De Lima lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
De Lima keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Halme's head.
De Lima landing some decent shots from guard.
De Lima makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Halme wants to stand up but De Lima is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Lima's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC#Halme is rocked!
De Lima gets to his feet and stands over Halme, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Halme felt that one! De Lima unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Halme from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Helio De Lima!
In defeat, Tony Halme stepped up to the mic, saying 'just a bad dream.. no way I could lose.. Open your eyes.'.

Event: TOF 69
Date: Jan 13, 2024

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

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

Event: HFC 80:Akutagawa vs Kruglov 2
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Valo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Camacho appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Valo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Camacho.
A slow jab from Camacho misses its intended target.
Camacho connects with a solid leg kick.
Camacho with the inside leg kick.
Valo throws a sloppy head kick and Camacho moves out of range easily.
Camacho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Valo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Camacho scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Camacho looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camacho thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valo's head. #SUB2#
Camacho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Valo has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Camacho winds up and cracks Valo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Camacho is trying to control. Valo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Valo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Camacho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valo defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Camacho. #SUB2#
Camacho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Camacho controlling the pace.
Camacho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valo defending well though. #T2#
Camacho drops an elbow to the side of Valo's head. #SUB2#
Camacho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Camacho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Camacho is trying to work for a kimura but Valo is defending well.
Camacho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Camacho is stalling here. Valo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Camacho seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Valo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB#
Valo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Valo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Camacho dodges the ground and pound from Valo.
Camacho is trying to improve his position.
Camacho taking punishment in the form of punches.
Valo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Camacho is looking for a sweep.
Valo is trying to ground and pound but Camacho uses the momentary lack of control by Valo to regain half guard.
Valo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Camacho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Camacho.
Valo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Valo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Camacho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Valo has managed to get both his arms back between Camacho's legs - danger averted.
Camacho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Camacho throws a big elbow that misses.
Valo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Camacho trying to control the position from guard on top but Valo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Camacho has gone for a leg lock! Valo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Camacho's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toni Camacho dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Camacho cracks Valo with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Ville Valo has been cut.
Valo tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Camacho.
Valo is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Camacho darts in and clinches Valo up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camacho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valo prevents a body shot from Camacho.
Camacho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camacho presses Valo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Valo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Camacho scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Camacho lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Camacho seems content to control.#T1#
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. Camacho connects with a nice short shot to Valo's temple.
Camacho is trying to control. Valo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Camacho is just content to waste time from the top position. Valo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Valo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camacho stands up over Valo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Camacho passes Valo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Valo is refusing to be controlled, as Camacho sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Camacho lands a nice short elbow.
Camacho wants to free his trapped foot but Valo is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Valo tries to get to full guard but Camacho has control of the leg.
Camacho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Valo is trying to control but can't.
Camacho is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Camacho seems content to control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Camacho lands a nice short elbow.
Camacho lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Camacho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Valo is just riding it out for now. Camacho eventually gives up the hold.
Camacho scores with a big shot! Valo's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Valo! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toni Camacho!
Toni Camacho bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Ville Valo had this to say: 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.

Event: SPPS Evolution 6
Date: Dec 15, 2023

#R1#
Dupree Holton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jaska counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Dupree Holton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jaska's half guard.
Dupree Holton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Dupree Holton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jaska doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dupree Holton.
Jaska wants to control but Dupree Holton is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dupree Holton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Dupree Holton has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jaska defend it? Dupree Holton steps over the head and cranks it - Jaska is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Dupree Holton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). DeShaun Dupree Holton!
A very excited looking DeShaun Dupree Holton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Taistelu Jaska had this to say: 'Well.. atleast I have h*es.'.

Event: TOF 60
Date: Dec 10, 2023

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

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

Event: HFC 76
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Camacho lands a nice looking body shot.
Camacho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valo avoids it really well and circles away.
Valo throws a counter combo.
Camacho looks for the body kick but Valo saw that one coming. #KD2#
Valo drops Camacho with a right and a left! Valo comes rushing in but Camacho regains his composure and manages to keep Valo in guard. #CUT2#It looks like Toni Camacho has been cut.
Valo wants to control from the top but Camacho keeps moving. #SUB#
Camacho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Camacho looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Valo passes into side control.
Camacho can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Camacho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Camacho gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Camacho trying to control here.
Camacho is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Valo scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Camacho looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Camacho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valo pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Camacho looking for submissions off his back.
Camacho trying to control from the bottom.
Valo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Camacho trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #SUB2#
Valo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Camacho to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Camacho shrugs it off.
Camacho wants to control but Valo is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Camacho is wriggling around trying to escape.
Camacho tries to hold on but Valo pushes him away.
Camacho is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Camacho bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Valo working for a triangle but Camacho defends it easily. #SUB2#
Valo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Camacho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Valo has momentary wrist control but Camacho slips an elbow through the middle.
Camacho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Valo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Camacho controls the pace.
Camacho throws an elbow that misses. Valo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Camacho's guard. Nice move by Valo!#REVB#
Camacho tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Camacho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Camacho seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Camacho working for a triangle but Valo defends it easily. #SUB#
Camacho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valo defends it easily.#SUB#
Camacho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Valo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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 Toni Camacho's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Camacho throws a lazy right hand but Valo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Camacho lands a nice looking body shot.
Camacho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valo defends it nicely.
Valo swats away the attempt to clinch by Camacho.
Camacho tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Camacho throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Valo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Valo. #TD2#
Valo pulls guard. #SUB#
Camacho drops back, looking for a kneebar! Valo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Valo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Valo! #REVB##T1#
Valo grinds an elbow into Camacho's temple.
Camacho tries to bench press Valo off him but Valo keeps the position.
Valo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Camacho tries to improve position but can't.
Camacho is working hard here to advance position.
Camacho is holding Valo down, trying to stall.
Camacho looking for a sweep but Valo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Camacho is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Valo avoids the attempt from Camacho to control.
Valo tries to control but Camacho wriggling away.
Valo drops a big elbow. That's hurt Camacho! More shots from Valo and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ville Valo!
A relieved looking Ville Valo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SPPS Evolution 2
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1#
Jaska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Shart looking to score a takedown here. Jaska is defending well but Shart drives through and ends up in Jaska's guard.
Shart sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shart's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jaska really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shart. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Shart slips nicely into half guard.#SU#
Shart gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Shart 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.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A right-left combo lands from Jaska.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jaska.
Jaska stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jaska wants it to stay on the feet.
Shart misses with a takedown attempt - Jaska sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shart closes the distance but Jaska moves to the side #KD2#
and Jaska counters with a flying knee that drops Shart! #ROC2#Shart is rocked!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shart is on top in guard. #REVR#
Jaska is adopting a defensive guard.
Shart looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Jaska looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shart is one step ahead there.
Jaska can't keep his opponent in guard - Shart advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shart controlling the pace. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jaska is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Shart stands up and beckons Jaska to join him on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shart is defended easily by Jaska.
Jaska lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taistelu Jaska dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jaska goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jaska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shart.
Despite the aggression on Jaska's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jaska misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Shart counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jaska wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Shart manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Jaska avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shart.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shart drops an elbow to the side of Jaska's head.
Shart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jaska's head.
Jaska wants to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB#
Shart looking for a submission but Jaska manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Shart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shart 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.
We've been informed that Jaska has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rumsfeld Shart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jaska keeping full guard, as Shart tries to pass.
Shart throwing strikes but missing.
Jaska avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jaska being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jaska throws a series of strikes that have Shart backpedaling. #T3#
Jaska throws a head kick that half lands.
Jaska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaska scores with a jab.
Jaska misses with a body kick.
Jaska has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shart tries to clinch but Jaska is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaska! But no joy.
Jaska throws a head kick that misses.
Taistelu Jaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaska misses with a kick to the body.
Shart takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jaska throws a head kick that half lands.
Oh Shart is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jaska lands a jab to Shart's midsection.
Jaska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shart seems to have got his legs back now.
Jaska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shart circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaska pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Jaska lands a head shot.
Jaska lands a head kick!
Taistelu Jaska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Shart drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jaska tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Shart controlling from the full mount.
Shart scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jaska?
Shart controlling from mount.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Shart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jaska sprawls well. Jaska wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shart gets slowly back to his feet.
Jaska circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jaska counters with a three punch combo that has Shart backing up. Shart nods at Jaska to acknowledge the strikes.
Jaska lands with a nice body kick.
Shart on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shart is defended easily by Jaska.
Despite the aggression on Jaska's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Shart got wobbled bad by a big combination! Jaska presses forward with punches and knees until Shart stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Shart closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taistelu Jaska!
Taistelu Jaska spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Rumsfeld Shart had this to say: 'You either win or you learn, this time I learned... Ossss'.

Event: TOF 53
Date: Nov 12, 2023

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

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2023

#R1#
DeCoteau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DeCoteau looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
DeCoteau looks to land a combination. Jaska sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
DeCoteau misses with a few strikes there.
Jaska unleashes a big counter combination but DeCoteau bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#KD#
DeCoteau lands a left and a right that send Jaska crashing to the mat, dazed. DeCoteau thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Jaska is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeCoteau cracks Jaska with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Jaska falls to his knees and DeCoteau doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caleb DeCoteau!
In defeat, Taistelu Jaska stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well.. atleast I have h*es.'.

Event: HFC 66:Yamasaki vs Leonidas
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Two moves in looking to clinch but Valo pushes him off.
Despite the aggression on Valo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Two misses with an uppercut. Valo saw that one coming.
Valo wants to counter with a clinch but Two pushes him away.
A big right from Two misses.
Valo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Two throws a big shot that misses.
Valo unleashes a big counter combination but Two bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Two moves into the clinch successfully.
Two misses with some punches.
Two fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Two lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valo.#TD#
Two pulls guard successfully.
Valo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Two swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Valo is posturing up here but Two has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Valo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Valo has to tap! Slick submission there by Two!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Autobot Two!
Ville Valo was interviewed post fight and said 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.

Event: SPFT #12
Date: Sep 20, 2023

#R1#
Halme looks to land a combination. Failure sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Halme tries to clinch up
and Failure counters with a nice leg kick.
Failure looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Halme throws a leg kick #KD#
and Failure counters with a head kick that drops Halme to the mat! Halme scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Failure avoids the head kick by Halme. #CL2#
Halme moves into range and clinches up with Failure.
Halme swings wildly with an uppercut but Failure uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halme throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Failure blocks it with crossed arms.
Halme tries a body shot but Failure blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halme throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Failure blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee calls for Halme to work. #T1#
Halme using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Failure has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Halme throws an elbow that misses.
Halme stalling the fight.
Failure avoids a wild elbow strike from Halme.
Halme comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like KT Failure has been cut.
Failure blocks an elbow strike from Halme. #BC#
Failure manages to break the clinch.
Halme looks to throw the jab but Failure is out of range.
Halme throws a combination that misses
and Failure counters with a body kick.
Halme lands a jab.#T2#
Halme fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Halme is looking to clinch but Failure is avoiding it.
Halme is looking to clinch.
Failure looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Halme is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Failure appears to be looking for a big counter.
Halme looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Halme pivots, looking for a leg kick but Failure is out of range and Halme settles back down.
Halme swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Halme takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halme wants to clinch but Failure slips to the side
and as Halme loses concentration momentarily, Failure counters with a picture perfect head kick! Halme goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). KT Failure!
The defeated Tony Halme had this to say: 'just a bad dream.. no way I could lose.. Open your eyes.'.

Event: Bounty Tournament 5
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Jaska misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Jaska drives through and clinches with Griffin against the cage.
Jaska keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griffin's efforts to push away.
Griffin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaska backwards.
Jaska throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Griffins head.
Jaska manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaska scores with a push kick.
Jaska tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Griffin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jaska has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Jaska.
Jaska stalling the fight.
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 stalling in the clinch.
Jaska has Griffin pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Jaska is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Taistelu Jaska.
Jaska moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Matthew Griffin has been cut.
Griffin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaska.
Griffin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jaska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaska blocks a leg kick.
Griffin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Griffin punishes Jaska's body with a nice straight punch.
Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown but Jaska sprawls well. He's pushed Griffin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jaska scores with a nice body kick. #TD2#
Jaska feints and as Griffin raises his hands in defense, Jaska changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Griffin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffin is trying to push Jaska away but Jaska has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jaska slowing the pace effectively.
Jaska unloads a knee to the mid-section. Griffin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Griffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jaska dives in for a single leg takedown but Griffin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Griffin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Jaska.
Jaska scores with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Griffin.
Jaska lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Griffin tries to work over Jaska's front leg with a kick but Jaska checks it.
Jaska lands a high kick!
Jaska takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Griffin throws a nice looking combination but Jaska bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Jaska misses with a head kick.
It looked like Griffin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jaska.
Griffin throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Jaska counters with a left and a right that hurts Griffin! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Jaska jumps into full mount! #ROC2#Griffin is rocked!#CUT2#Matthew Griffin's cut is getting worse.
Jaska looking to finish with strikes here!
Jaska has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jaska landing shots from mount.
Griffin trying desperately to get to his feet. #SUB2#
Jaska is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Griffin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Griffin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jaska tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #SUB2#
Jaska looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jaska. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Jaska has control of Griffin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Griffin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jaska thowing shots but they're missing.
Poor strikes thrown by Jaska there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jaska looking to ground and pound but Griffin is blocking nicely.
Griffin wants to try and get back to his feet.
Griffin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jaska.
Griffin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Griffin tries to get out of the position.
Jaska looking to ground and pound but Griffin is blocking nicely.
Jaska sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Griffin tries to buck Jaska off but he can't manage it.
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 Matthew Griffin's cut.
That's time! Griffin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jaska throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffin.
Jaska moves out of range of the strikes.
Jaska is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jaska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Griffin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Griffin clinches up against the cage.
Jaska fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jaska scores with a knee to the head.
Griffin tries to break the clinch but Jaska is controlling the position.
Jaska trying to stall but Griffin improves his position.
A short left from Jaska. #BC#
Griffin 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.
Griffin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Taistelu Jaska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaska throws a head kick that misses.
Jaska avoids the body shot from Griffin.
Jaska digs a good hook to Griffin's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin blocks a head kick by Jaska.
Matthew Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Jaska misses with a head kick.
Jaska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffin.
Griffin has been working on his balance at Gumburcules Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jaska.#CL#
Griffin clinches.
Griffin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jaska.
Griffin tries to break the clinch but Jaska is controlling the position.
Jaska is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Griffin tries to pull guard but Jaska forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaska was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffin.#TD2#
Jaska scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Griffin has one foot on Jaska's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
Matthew Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Griffin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jaska, pushing him back against the cage.
Griffin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jaska to keep the fight standing.
Griffin is trying to push Jaska away but Jaska has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jaska throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Griffin blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Jaska. #BC#
Griffin breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Griffin moves into the clinch.
Jaska has Griffin pressed against the cage, preventing Griffin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jaska has Griffin pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Jaska.
Jaska looking to slow down the pace here.
Taistelu Jaska seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jaska keeps control of Griffin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jaska stalling against the cage.
Jaska drops down looking for an ankle pick but Griffin pulls his leg out and moves away. #T3#
Jaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffin is just out of range.
Jaska throws the kick towards the body but Griffin avoids it.
Griffin is looking for a counter combo.
Jaska doesn't manage to clinch there - Griffin circles away.
Jaska shoots in looking for a takedown but Griffin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jaska's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Matthew Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taistelu Jaska.#CL#
Griffin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Griffin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Griffin lands a right hand. #BC#
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaska throws a head kick that misses
and Griffin counters with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Griffin misses
and Jaska counters with a series of strikes. Griffin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Griffin, as that shot connected.
Jaska blocks a head kick by Griffin. #CL2#
Jaska gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Jaska stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Griffin can't break the clinch.
Jaska has a couple of punches blocked by Griffin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Griffin.
Jaska is breathing heavily.#BC#
Griffin manages to break the clinch.
Jaska throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#Matthew Griffin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Griffin is looking to wear down Jaska with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Griffin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jaska drops his hands momentarily and Griffin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jaska walks into a straight right hand from Griffin.
Jaska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffin misses the shot to the body.
Jaska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaska avoids the head kick by Griffin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Griffin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matthew Griffin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Griffin rushes Jaska and presses him up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Griffin as Jaska tries to tie him up.
Griffin can't break the clinch.
Jaska looking to stall.
Jaska has Griffin pressed against the cage, preventing Griffin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Griffin is trying to push Jaska away but Jaska has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Jaska jumps guard.
Jaska has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Jaska working for a triangle but Griffin defends it easily.
Griffin controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Jaska keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Griffin looking to pass the guard.
Griffin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#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.
Jaska keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick misses from Jaska.
Griffin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Griffin instigates a clinch.
Jaska is stalling here.
Griffin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jaska or not.
Jaska keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griffin's efforts to push away.
Jaska tries to score a body lock takedown but Griffin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jaska prevents Griffin from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Griffin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU#
Griffin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jaska to his feet.
Jaska throws a head kick but Griffin moves out of range.
Jaska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3##CL#
Griffin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Jaska throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Griffin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jaska shoots in for a double leg but Griffin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jaska lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Griffin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaska moves away.#CL2#
Jaska pushes Griffin up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Griffin manages to break the clinch.
Griffin throws a right and a left that Jaska avoids nicely.
Jaska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jaska throws a left and a right that both miss
and Griffin counters with a nice body kick.
Jaska throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Griffin does no damage.
Jaska steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffin.#T4##CL#
Griffin moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin misses the shot to the body.
Jaska throws a head kick that misses.
Griffin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Griffin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#TD2#
Griffin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jaska to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jaska lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Griffin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jaska is controlling him.
Jaska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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 Matthew Griffin.
I think Griffin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Matthew Griffin!
The defeated Taistelu Jaska had this to say: 'Well.. atleast I have h*es.'.

Home

What is MMA Tycoon?

Forgot Details

MMA Affiliate Program

Managers online: 935

Total users: 40294