Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SSDFN 2
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Ahola fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Sureshot as Ahola shoots in.
Sureshot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Sureshot.
Sureshot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Sureshot.
Ahola shoots in looking for a takedown. Sureshot tries to sprawl out of it but Ahola keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Sureshot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James Sureshot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Ahola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola has his takedown stuffed
and Sureshot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahola shoots in for a takedown but Sureshot shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Sureshot swats away the attempt to clinch by Ahola.
Ahola shoots and misses #KD#
and Sureshot counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ahola! Sureshot lets Ahola back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Ahola is rocked!
Lars Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sureshot shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sureshot sets himself, and Ahola steps forward looking for the clinch! Sureshot avoids it this time.
Ahola is still on wobbly legs! Can Sureshot finish him?
Ahola misses with a wild body shot.
Ahola seems to have recovered his senses.
Ahola fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sureshot moves out of range of the body kick.
Ahola connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ahola tries to clinch up but Sureshot circles away and keeps his distance.
Sureshot half committed to a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ahola! #T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ahola.
Sureshot swats away the attempt to clinch by Ahola.
Sureshot throws a big counter combination but Ahola scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ahola shoots for a takedown but Sureshot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sureshot swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ahola misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck for Ahola with that takedown attempt.
Ahola shoots and misses
and as Ahola loses concentration momentarily, Sureshot counters with a picture perfect head kick! Ahola 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 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). James Sureshot!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 20
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
No luck for McClure with that takedown attempt.
A cross from Brebeuf lands.
McClure throws a series of strikes that have Brebeuf backpedaling.
McClure misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Brebeuf counters with a crisp right hand that drops McClure! Brebeuf lets McClure back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#McClure is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Big Bob McClure has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McClure bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Brebeuf comes at him with an uppercut from hell! McClure falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! McClure was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerome Brebeuf!
Jerome Brebeuf bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: IFMMA 2: Destiny
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
House swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahola wants to counter the offense by House and move into the clinch position.
Ahola misses with a low kick.
Ahola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ahola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahola fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahola lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ahola feints a jab promting House to slip. Ahola then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. House slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD#
House closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahola is trying to control but can't.
Ahola really doesn't want to stay on the ground with House. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ahola scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but House manages to mount him!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahola is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T1#
Ahola taking shots to the head.
House lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ahola hang on?
House tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ahola tries to improve his position but instead House has taken his back! #SUB#
Ahola defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of House's arms. #SUB#
House is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Ahola has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but House has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Ahola taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. House doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sheldon House!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 18
Date: Apr 12, 2024

#R1##CL#
Mason moves into the clinch successfully.
Mason leaning against his opponent. #TD#
Mason has hold of one of Estes's legs. Estes is fighting the takedown attempt but Mason gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mason controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mason trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Estes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mason pulls Estes in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mason is looking to sweep but instead, Estes has passed into half guard.
Estes uses his free foot to push down on Mason's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mason.
Estes prevents Mason from getting the reversal.
Estes looking to control but Mason is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mason is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mason on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mason tries to get out of the position.
Mason tries to buck Estes off but he can't manage it. #T2#
Mason is looking to get to half guard.
Mason tries to lock up and control but Estes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Estes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mason wants to get back to his feet.
Estes trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Estes prevents Mason from getting the reversal.
We've been informed that Estes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mason tries to hold on but Estes pushes him away.
Mason is squirming around, avoiding Estes's attempts to control the action.
Estes avoids the attempt from Mason to control.
Mason doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#T4#
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.
Mason is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mason tries to lock up and control but Estes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Estes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mason is looking to escape.
Mason bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mason is looking to pass into half guard but Estes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Estes is in guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but David Estes 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#
Estes fails with the takedown#TD#
and Mason counters with a takedown into side control.
Mason definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mason tries to stand but Estes is controlling his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Estes is looking to regain half guard here but Mason keeps moving and retains side control.
Mason content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mason has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason tries to stand but Estes is controlling his head. #T1#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Estes trying to remain calm as Mason controls from the top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Mason forces Estes back against the cage and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
Mason has hold of one of Estes's legs. Estes is fighting the takedown attempt but Mason gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Estes is trying to keep Mason in close. #T2#
Estes is controlling Mason's posture.
Mason is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Estes controlling Mason's posture.
Mason throws an elbow that misses. Estes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mason's guard. Nice move by Estes!#REVB#
Estes trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Estes can do to turn this around?#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mason holds on and takes a little breather.
Estes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mason is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Mason looking for subs off his back but Estes has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
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.
Mason has his hands clasped together around Estes's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mason wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Mason dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Mason shoots in and gets a takedown into Estes's guard.
Mason is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mason wants to get up but he can't break Estes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Curtis Mason overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Estes wants to control but Mason is keeping busy.
Estes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mason.
Estes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mason wants to stand and escape but instead Estes has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##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.#SUB#
Mason looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Estes passes into side control.
Mason is holding Estes down, trying to stall.
Estes trying to control the position but Mason is working away.
Mason is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Mason holds on to Estes's head and controls the position momentarily.
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Mason's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Estes trying to control the action but Mason is working from the bottom.
Estes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Mason rushes Estes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Mason pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Mason escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Estes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mason is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Mason!
Curtis Mason 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.

Event: IFMMA 1: Blast Off
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Ahola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling San Francisco to score with a decent uppercut.
Ahola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahola misses with a wild combination.
Ahola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as San Francisco throws out the jab. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ahola.
San Francisco is trying to control Ahola's posture but Ahola avoids it.
San Francisco is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ahola off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San Francisco controls the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
I really don't envy Ahola right now.
Ahola trying to control the hands but San Francisco breaks the grip.
I would not like to be Ahola right now. #SUB#
Ahola is trying to defend against the choke here but San Francisco has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. San Francisco Tightens the hold and Ahola taps out furiously! San Francisco displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Danny San Francisco!

Event: IFMMA 1: Blast Off
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Ahola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wojciechowski.
Ahola ducks under a wild hook from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahola counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wojciechowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Wojciechowski drops Ahola with a beautiful combination! Ahola stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wojciechowski is looking for the KO!#ROC#Ahola is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wojciechowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Ahola misses.
Wojciechowski lands with a shot to the body.
Wojciechowski swings for the body but Ahola moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ahola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wojciechowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Ahola counters with a stiff right hand.
Wojciechowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Wojciechowski swings widly with a right hand
and Ahola counters with a nice uppercut.
Wojciechowski swings for the body but Ahola moves out of range.
Wojciechowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Edward Wojciechowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wojciechowski lunges at Ahola with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ahola's hand.
Wojciechowski misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Ahola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wojciechowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wojciechowski throws a looping overhand right but Ahola ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahola! But no joy.
Wojciechowski misses with a shot to the body
and Ahola makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wojciechowski just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Wojciechowski lands with a straight right. Ahola didn't see that one coming.
Wojciechowski misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Ahola.
Wojciechowski throws a hook but Ahola blocks it.
Wojciechowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Wojciechowski.
A little jabbing left from Ahola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wojciechowski misses with a hook
and Ahola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski misses the body punch
and Ahola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wojciechowski misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Ahola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Wojciechowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahola doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wojciechowski lands the left hand.
Wojciechowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Wojciechowski throws a shot from downtown. Ahola moves away and avoids it.
Wojciechowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Ahola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wojciechowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahola.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahola! But no joy.
Wojciechowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahola moves away.#T4#
Wojciechowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wojciechowski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ahola counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wojciechowski swings for the body but Ahola moves out of range.
Ahola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wojciechowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ahola.
Wojciechowski swings for the body but Ahola moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ahola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wojciechowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Wojciechowski.
Ahola is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wojciechowski with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wojciechowski throws a body punch but Ahola moves out of range.
Wojciechowski throws an off balance right hand
and Ahola counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Wojciechowski dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wojciechowski, as that shot connected.
Wojciechowski throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Ahola's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Wojciechowski dives in looking to finish as Ahola flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Wojciechowski's strikes! Wojciechowski is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Ahola's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Ahola was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Wojciechowski!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2024

#R1##TD#
Boy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Volkov was covering up waiting for the punch and Boy finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Boy has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Volkov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Boy is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Volkov pulls down on the head and he's put Boy to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nikolai Volkov!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2024

#R1#
O Dowd shoots in but Gomez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
O Dowd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
O Dowd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gomez.
O Dowd wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Gomez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gomez lands in his opponent's guard.
O Dowd is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gomez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
O Dowd throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gomez with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
O Dowd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomez is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Gomez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gomez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gomez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gomez stands and throws O Dowd's legs to the side, diving into side control.
O Dowd struggling a bit here.
Gomez moves into full mount! #T2#
O Dowd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gomez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gomez controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
O Dowd tries to improve his position but Gomez has taken his back! Gomez has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will O Dowd tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gomez pushes O Dowd away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joel Gomez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Lewis misses.
Dunn wants to counter the offense by Lewis and move into the clinch position.
Dunn shoots in looking for a takedown but Lewis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dunn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lewis misses with a kick to the body.
Dunn lands a high kick! #TD2#
Dunn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lewis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lewis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lewis controls Dunn momentarily but Dunn frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dunn advances to half guard. #T1#
Lewis wants to control but Dunn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lewis is trying to stand back up but Dunn is controlling him
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dunn in particular looking to stall.
Dunn looks winded!
Lewis is looking for a sweep. Dunn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lewis trying to control but Dunn postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard.
Lewis gets full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Lewis is looking for a triangle but Dunn pushes his legs off easily.
Dunn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lewis is proving hard to escape from.
Lewis looking for a sweep. Not yet Lewis, not yet.
Dunn stays in close to Lewis's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Lewis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dunn's guard.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lewis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Lewis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dunn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lewis passes into half guard.
Dunn wants to improve his position but Lewis is controlling well.
Dunn trying to control but Lewis postures up.
Lewis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dunn is not content to let Lewis control the position.#SUB#
Lewis is looking for a kimura but Dunn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lewis to get the leverage.
Lewis missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Lewis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dunn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lewis.
Lewis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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 Damien Lewis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lewis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Lewis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lewis wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Lewis lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lewis wants to control but Dunn is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis misses with a head shot. Dunn uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dunn pulls Lewis in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dunn is breathing heavily.#T1#
Dunn is trying to control but Lewis manages to pass to mount! #SUB#
Lewis working for a submission but Dunn is keeping him at bay.
Lewis wants to stand but Dunn is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Dunn blocking the ground and pound.
Lewis tries to control but Dunn wriggling away. #T2#
Lewis throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Damien Lewis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dunn is squirming around, avoiding Lewis's attempts to control the action.
Lewis is really struggling to control Dunn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lewis throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lewis wants to control but Dunn has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Lewis trying to mount his opponent but Dunn defends it. #T3#
Lewis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lewis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lewis wants to stand up but Dunn has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lewis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dunn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dunn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#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.
Lewis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lewis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dunn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dunn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lewis.#CL#
Lewis has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Lewis jumps into guard, dragging Dunn to the mat.
Lewis is trying to control the position but Dunn postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lewis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lewis working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Lewis dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lewis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Damien Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dunn fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lewis.
Lewis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dunn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lewis.
Lewis wants to control but Dunn is keeping him busy.
Lewis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dunn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dunn is avoiding damage well. #T1#
Lewis wants to stand but Dunn is controlling his arm.
Dunn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Lewis is trying to get an arm triangle but Dunn is defending well.
Lewis tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lewis trying to control the position but Dunn is working away.
Lewis misses with the ground and pound.#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.
Dunn dodges the ground and pound from Lewis.
Lewis trying to control the position but Dunn is working away.
Lewis tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Lewis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Lewis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dunn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lewis.
Dunn is staying active underneath Lewis, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Lewis is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Lewis is stalling here. Dunn is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lewis seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dunn has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lewis looking for a sweep but Dunn has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Lewis wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Dunn scores with strikes from the back.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Dunn biding his time, controlling Lewis.
Lewis tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lewis wants to control his opponent's hands but Dunn gets his hands free.
Lewis manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dunn's guard. Nice work there by Lewis.

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 Damien Lewis.
Well Lewis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Lewis!
Damien Lewis decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2024

#R1#
Fuimaono jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fuimaono fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fuimaono fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fuimaono throws a series of punches but Adams avoids them all with ease.
Fuimaono throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A left lands for Fuimaono.#CUT2#It looks like Gerry Adams has been cut.#KD2#
Fuimaono cracks Adams with a big right hand and Adams goes down!#ROC2#Adams is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuimaono loads up on a big left hand. Adams felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Fuimaono looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Adams can't hide his disappointment, as Fuimaono celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iakopo Fuimaono!

Event: SFL 3
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Estes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Estes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Estes avoids the head kick by Pascal Rodin.
Nice takedown defense from Pascal Rodin. No joy for Estes on that attempt.
Estes blocks a head kick by Pascal Rodin.
Pascal Rodin tries to move into range but Estes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Pascal Rodin rushes Estes and presses him up against the cage.
Estes goes for a takedown attempt but Pascal Rodin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Estes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pascal Rodin tries to counter with a clinch but Estes shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Estes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pascal Rodin works over Estes's head and body with a nice combination.
Pascal Rodin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Pascal Rodin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Estes has his hands clasped together around Pascal Rodin's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Pascal Rodin is stalling here. Estes is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pascal Rodin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Estes has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Pascal Rodin is looking to regain half guard here but Estes keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Pascal Rodin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Pascal Rodin being controlled for a moment.
Pascal Rodin tries to bench press Estes off him but Estes keeps the position.
Pascal Rodin wants to control but Estes postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pascal Rodin tries to buck Estes off but Estes is having none of it.#T3#
Pascal Rodin can't do much from the bottom here.
Pascal Rodin is looking to reverse the position.
Estes in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Estes blocks the strikes from Pascal Rodin.
Pascal Rodin sneaks back into half guard.
Pascal Rodin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Estes is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#ES2#
Pascal Rodin kicks off Estes and gets to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Estes. That snapped Pascal Rodin's head back.
Estes goes for a double leg but Pascal Rodin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pascal Rodin continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Pascal Rodin successfully pulls guard.
Estes trying to control the position from guard on top but Pascal Rodin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pascal Rodin looking for subs off his back but Estes has passed one foot through into half guard.
Estes stops Pascal Rodin from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jean Pascal Rodin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Pascal Rodin cracks Estes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pascal Rodin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pascal Rodin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD2#
Pascal Rodin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Estes to the mat! Estes manages to get full guard.
Pascal Rodin trying to control the position from guard on top but Estes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jean Pascal Rodin has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pascal Rodin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pascal Rodin is fighting to break Estes's control of his arms but Estes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Pascal Rodin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pascal Rodin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pascal Rodin keeps trying to improve his position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pascal Rodin throws a strike but Estes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Pascal Rodin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Estes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Estes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Estes trying to control but Pascal Rodin is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pascal Rodin holds on and takes a little breather. #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.#SUB2#
Pascal Rodin is looking for a triangle but Estes pushes his legs off easily.
Pascal Rodin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pascal Rodin is trying to hold Estes in close to prevent damage but Estes has managed to pass into half guard.
Pascal Rodin tries to roll over but Estes keeps him under control.#T3#
Pascal Rodin missing with punches from the bottom.
Estes prevents Pascal Rodin from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Estes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pascal Rodin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pascal Rodin scoring well with a low kick there.
Estes cracks Pascal Rodin with a good jab.#TD#
Estes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pascal Rodin!
Pascal Rodin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pascal Rodin is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Pascal Rodin tries to escape but Estes is in control.
Pascal Rodin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that David Estes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Estes looking to score a takedown here. Pascal Rodin is defending well but Estes drives through and ends up in Pascal Rodin's guard.
Pascal Rodin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Estes postures up.
Pascal Rodin looking to control but Estes passes into half guard.
Pascal Rodin is trying to get back to full guard.
Pascal Rodin wants to control but Estes is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Estes moves into full mount! Pascal Rodin won't be happy about that!
Estes tries to control but Pascal Rodin wriggling away.
Estes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pascal Rodin tries to lock up and control but Estes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pascal Rodin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pascal Rodin tries to lock up and control but Estes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pascal Rodin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Pascal Rodin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pascal Rodin tries to reverse the position but Estes maintains control.#T3#
Estes content just to control the position here.
Pascal Rodin tries to lock up and control but Estes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pascal Rodin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pascal Rodin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pascal Rodin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pascal Rodin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Pascal Rodin has gone for a leg lock! Estes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pascal Rodin's guard.#REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
David Estes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Estes 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 Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... David Estes!
In his post fight interview, David Estes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Niemi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Trainer misses with a wild body shot.
Trainer misses with a hook
and Niemi counters with a series of strikes. Trainer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Trainer throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Niemi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Trainer!
Trainer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Niemi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Niemi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Trainer!
Niemi content just to control the position here.
Niemi'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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Niemi stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Niemi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Trainer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Niemi wants to clinch
and Trainer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Niemi avoids the body shot from Trainer. #TD#
Trainer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Trainer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Niemi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Niemi prevents a body shot from Trainer.
Trainer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niemi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Trainer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Trainer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Niemi's efforts to push away.#T2#
Trainer struggles to land a body shot inside as Niemi controls his hands.
Trainer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Trainer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Trainer prevents the takedown attempt.
Niemi prevents a body shot from Trainer.
Trainer wants to break free but Niemi has control.
Niemi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Trainer pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aro Niemi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trainer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niemi manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Trainer.
Trainer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Niemi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Trainer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Niemi goes for a double leg but Trainer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Trainer continues to drive forward.
Trainer is trying to push Niemi away but Niemi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Niemi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Trainer is trying to push Niemi away but Niemi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Trainer tries to throw a body punch but Niemi avoids it by throwing Trainer back against the cage.
Trainer tries to break free but Niemi pushes him back against the cage.
Niemi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Trainer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Niemi is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Trainer.
Trainer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trainer has had enough of the clinch but Niemi keeps him there for the moment.
Trainer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Trainer.
Trainer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trainer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Niemi or not.
Niemi blocks a body shot from Trainer. #T4#
Niemi prevents a body shot from Trainer.
Trainer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Niemi prevents Trainer from breaking the clinch.
A hook to the body from Trainer.
Trainer can't find room to land a body shot as Niemi controls the action.
Trainer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Niemi.
Trainer can't break the clinch.
Good body shot from Trainer.
Trainer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niemi's elbow.
Trainer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Niemi's efforts to push away.
Trainer misses with a punch to the body.
Trainer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Niemi.
Trainer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Trainer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boxer Trainer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##KD2#
Trainer lands a big uppercut and Niemi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Niemi looks OK. Trainer waves Niemi back to his feet!#ROC2#Niemi is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CUT2#It looks like Aro Niemi has been cut.
Niemi leaves his chin hanging out and Trainer seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Niemi crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boxer Trainer!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Raikkonen thuds a left hand into Pinsky's body.
Pinsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raikkonen tries to counter with a takedown but Pinsky is quick to defend against it.
Pinsky shoots in looking for a takedown but Raikkonen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pinsky's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Raikkonen fails with a takedown attempt.
Pinsky throws a head kick that half lands.
A left and a right from Raikkonen both land. Nice combination.
Nice takedown defense from Raikkonen. No joy for Pinsky on that attempt.
Raikkonen is looking to counter the offense by Pinsky and move into the clinch.
Pinsky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Raikkonen but Raikkonen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Raikkonen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Usko Raikkonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Pinsky.
Pinsky dives in for a single leg takedown but Raikkonen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pinsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raikkonen darts in looking for a takedown but Pinsky gets double underhooks and turns Raikkonen into the cage.
Pinsky has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Raikkonen after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Pinsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinsky has a takedown stuffed.
Pinsky looks winded!#T1##CL#
Raikkonen moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Pinsky decides to pull guard.
Pinsky keeping moving, preventing Raikkonen from controlling successfully.
Pinsky trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pinsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Raikkonen is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Pinsky has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Raikkonen is looking to defend but Pinsky has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Raikkonen! Pinsky pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Raikkonen taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Pinsky!

Event: SFL 2
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1##CL#
Rob darts in and clinches O Dowd up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Rob. #TD2#
O Dowd gets control of Rob's arms and successfully pulls guard. O Dowd will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rob seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rob won't allow O Dowd to get back to his feet.
Rob tries to free his leg and advance position but O Dowd is retaining full guard.
Rob is looking to work some ground and pound but O Dowd has wrist control.
Rob throwing strikes from guard but O Dowd blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rob stops O Dowd from standing up.
Rob postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rob won't allow O Dowd to get back to his feet. #T1#
Rob postures up.
O Dowd can't keep his opponent in guard - Rob advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rob landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rob content to control rather than advance.
Rob scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rob works his way into full mount!
O Dowd bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2#
Rob keeping moving, preventing O Dowd from controlling successfully.
Rob on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rob tries to get out of the position.
Rob pulls O Dowd in to control the position. #SUB#
Rob is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Dowd won't allow Rob to sweep him here.
O Dowd tries to stand but Rob is controlling from the bottom.
O Dowd won't allow Rob to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
O Dowd trying to control the position from guard on top but Rob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Dowd is looking to stand up but Rob won't let him. #SUB#
Rob is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and O Dowd defends well.
Rob is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
O Dowd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rob keeping moving, preventing O Dowd from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A head kick misses from O Dowd.
Rob fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Rob moves into range and clinches up with O Dowd.
O Dowd is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rob to keep the fight standing.
O Dowd goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rob prevents it.
Rob makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
O Dowd is trying to break the clinch but Rob has him pressed against the cage.
O Dowd fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Rob dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Rob has managed to clinch.
Rob lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rob lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down O Dowd.
A frustrated look appears on O Dowd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
O Dowd is defending well against a takedown attempt.
O Dowd is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rob gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rob changes levels and goes for a takedown here. O Dowd fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Rob closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rob jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as O Dowd walks away with a smile on his face. Rob gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Rob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rob shoots in looking for a takedown. O Dowd tries to sprawl out of it but Rob keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. O Dowd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
O Dowd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rob as he jumps to the side.
Rob shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
O Dowd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rob tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but O Dowd swivels and escapes.#CL2#
O Dowd moves into the clinch.
O Dowd is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rob to keep the fight standing.
Rob is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Dowd can do to turn this around?
Rob lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
O Dowd tries to pull guard but Rob forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rob lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rob keeps the fight in the clinch, despite O Dowd's efforts to push away.
Rob is trying to break the clinch but O Dowd is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Rob tries to score a body lock takedown but O Dowd shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rob stops a takedown attempt from O Dowd.
O Dowd is trying to stall.
Rob wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
O Dowd misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rob. #TD#
Rob pulls guard effortlessly.
Rob has his hands on O Dowd's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
O Dowd avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3##SUB#
Rob is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rob wants to get back to his feet but O Dowd is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rob is pulling down on O Dowd's head to control his posture.
O Dowd looking to pass the guard.
Rob wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rob throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Rob had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. O Dowd defends it easily.
O Dowd is working Rob over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rob pulls O Dowd in close to prevent any damage.
O Dowd makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rob has his hands on O Dowd's head, controlling the position.
Rob'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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Rob dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rob misses with an attempted mid kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from O Dowd.
O Dowd tries to clinch up but Rob circles away and keeps his distance.
Dave Rob is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Dowd throws a head kick that misses.
Rob darts in looking for a takedown but O Dowd gets double underhooks and turns Rob into the cage.
Rob stops a takedown attempt from O Dowd.
O Dowd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rob avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dave Rob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John O Dowd.
O Dowd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rob blocks a body shot from O Dowd.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rob taking a breather.#T1#
Rob drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rob tries to break the clinch but O Dowd is controlling the position.
Rob is defending well against a takedown attempt.
O Dowd tries to break free but Rob pushes him back against the cage.
Rob tries to break free but O Dowd pushes him back against the cage.
O Dowd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
O Dowd tries to score a body lock takedown but Rob shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
O Dowd is trying to pull guard but Rob turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rob tries to pull guard but O Dowd holds him up against the cage and eventually Rob drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Rob gets control of O Dowd's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rob will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Rob pulls O Dowd in close to his closed guard and prevents O Dowd from doing any damage or advancing position.
O Dowd preventing the sweep.
Rob is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Further stalling from Rob.#T3#
O Dowd wants to pass the guard but Rob is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rob has control of O Dowd's left arm, preventing O Dowd from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Rob rushes O Dowd and presses him up against the cage.
O Dowd has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rob after a bit of a struggle.
O Dowd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rob is stalling here. #TD#
Rob manages to pull guard. #T4#
Rob is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rob utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rob keeping moving, preventing O Dowd from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rob wants to sweep but no luck.

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

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

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

Event: SFL 1
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
McCoy stuffs the takedown.
Boy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCoy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boy.
McCoy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boy wants to clinch.
McCoy misses with a wild body shot.
Boy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCoy avoids it really well and circles away.
Full McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fart Boy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and McCoy counters by moving into the clinch.
McCoy misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
McCoy gets a trip takedown into half guard.
McCoy wants to pass the guard but Boy is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
McCoy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Boy!
Boy reaches up to try and control the position but McCoy seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Boy rolls and tries to escape and now McCoy has his back!
A lull in the action here.
McCoy throwing wild punches that miss their target. #SUB#
McCoy is looking for the choke from the back position but Boy is controlling his hands well.
McCoy struggling to keep hold of the position.
Boy is trying to stand back up. #T2#
A lull in the action here. #SUB#
McCoy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boy can't escape the position. #T3#
Boy covering up well under a series of strikes from McCoy.
Boy wants to control his opponent's hands but McCoy gets his hands free.
McCoy struggling to land strikes to the head as Boy covers up.
McCoy tries to get the hooks in deep but Boy pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Boy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McCoy. #T4##SUB#
McCoy is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Boy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
McCoy is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Boy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Boy for a finish.
Boy just trying to survive but McCoy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
McCoy is looking to control Boy but Boy is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Full McCoy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
McCoy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boy's guard.
McCoy wants to get up but he can't break Boy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McCoy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Boy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCoy.
McCoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boy keeps working.
Boy is looking to improve his position.
McCoy stalling away here and it's allowed Boy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McCoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boy can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Boy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McCoy passes into half guard. #T1#
Boy tries to get to full guard but McCoy has control of the leg.
McCoy passes the guard and advances to mount!
McCoy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB#
Boy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McCoy.
Boy tries to hold on but McCoy postures up.#T2#
McCoy wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Full McCoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boy blocking the ground and pound. #SUB#
McCoy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Boy can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Boy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McCoy trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
McCoy manages to capitalize on a mistake by Boy to take his back!
Boy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McCoy wants to control but Boy is keeping busy.
Boy wants to escape the position.
Boy wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
McCoy is looking for the choke from the back position but Boy is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Boy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T4#
McCoy wants to control but Boy is keeping busy.
Boy trying to control the position but McCoy manages to sink in the hooks.
McCoy is looking to control Boy but Boy is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
McCoy is persistently looking for the submission but Boy is defending it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Full McCoy dominated that second round.
That's time! McCoy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Boy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McCoy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boy keeping moving, preventing McCoy from controlling successfully.
McCoy prevents Boy from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
Boy controls McCoy momentarily but McCoy frees himself. #T1#
McCoy trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McCoy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Boy smiles and moves away. #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.
McCoy throws a leg kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Boy misses.
Boy scores with a shot to the body.
Boy throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and McCoy counters with a single leg into guard. Boy didn't expect that.
McCoy throwing strikes from guard but Boy blocks nicely.
McCoy throwing strikes from guard but Boy blocks nicely. #SUB#
McCoy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boy wants to sweep here but McCoy controlling him for the moment.
McCoy throws an elbow that misses. Boy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McCoy's guard. Nice move by Boy!#REVB##T3#
Boy scoring with some ground and pound.
McCoy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Boy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCoy trying to keep a closed guard but Boy is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McCoy keeping full guard, as Boy tries to pass.
Boy is looking to stand up but McCoy won't let him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McCoy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McCoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCoy wanted to stand there but Boy had control of the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Full McCoy!
In his post fight interview, Full McCoy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SFL 1
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Bomb shoots in and drives through. McClure sprawls well.
Bomb fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McClure is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
McClure gets tackled into the cage by Bomb. Bomb maintains the clinch.
McClure is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hyper Bomb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McClure is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bomb is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McClure to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Bomb breaks from the clinch.
McClure tries to clinch
and Bomb counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomb tries to clinch but McClure moves out of range.
That kick from McClure tenderised Bomb's leg. Bomb is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Bomb gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McClure to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McClure trying to control the position from guard on top but Bomb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
McClure is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McClure stands and throws Bomb's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bomb can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McClure trying to control the action but Bomb is working from the bottom.
Bomb is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bomb is not content to let McClure control the position.
Bomb tries to buck McClure off but McClure is having none of it.
McClure wants to control but Bomb is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from McClure are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
McClure in the domination position with Bomb hanging on.
McClure tries to score with some ground and pound. Bomb controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bomb is not content to let McClure control the position.
Bomb is trying to buck McClure off.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McClure shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bomb pinned against the cage. Bomb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McClure is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McClure lands with a good body shot.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McClure enables Bomb to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McClure manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McClure has his foot on Bomb's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bomb works his way back into a safe position though.
McClure keeping full guard, as Bomb tries to pass.
McClure is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
McClure is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Big Bob McClure will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bomb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Bomb instigates a clinch.
Bomb tries to land a knee to the head but McClure blocks with his arms.
McClure wants to break free but Bomb has control.
McClure can't get the takedown.
Bomb stops a takedown attempt from McClure.
Bomb is trying to break the clinch but McClure has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
McClure manages to break the clinch.
McClure misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hyper Bomb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Bob McClure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomb connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Big Bob McClure has been cut.#TD2#
McClure changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bomb looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bomb is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Bomb struggling a bit here.
McClure tries to advance to mount but can't.
An elbow from McClure crashes against the mat.
Bomb tries to improve position but can't.
McClure working away.
McClure wants to stand but Bomb has his arm trapped.
Who's going to make the next move?#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
McClure wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bomb, who protects the arm well.
The referee asks McClure politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McClure prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
McClure is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bomb is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McClure throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
McClure trying to control the position but Bomb is working away. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bomb throws a nice head kick!
Bomb could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bomb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McClure manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bomb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bomb is defended easily by McClure.#TD2#
McClure shoots in and bounces Bomb off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McClure not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Bomb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McClure controlling from the top position.
McClure won't allow Bomb to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Bomb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McClure trying to control the position from guard on top but Bomb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Big Bob McClure will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Big Bob McClure's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bomb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McClure tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bomb dives in for a single leg takedown but McClure sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bomb gets underhooks to prevent McClure's takedown attempt.
McClure wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Bomb works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
McClure working a defensive guard here.
Bomb is fighting to break McClure's control of his arms but McClure is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClure tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bomb tries to stand but McClure is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
McClure keeping moving, preventing Bomb from controlling successfully.
McClure pulls Bomb in close to prevent any damage.
Bomb trying to control but McClure is working from the bottom.
McClure wants to stand up but Bomb is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
McClure moves into the clinch.#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.#BC2#
McClure breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Bomb scores with a takedown into McClure's guard.
McClure wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bomb with a flurry of punches that miss.
McClure controls Bomb momentarily but Bomb frees himself.
Bomb has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McClure is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
McClure keeping moving, preventing Bomb from controlling successfully.
Bomb is stalling in the full guard.
McClure is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bomb throws a sloppy head kick and McClure moves out of range easily.
No luck for McClure with that takedown attempt.
Hyper Bomb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Bob McClure.
McClure throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bomb's waist but Bomb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McClure off to one side. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bomb keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McClure stuffs the takedown attempt from Bomb. Bomb gets slowly back to his feet.
Bomb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bomb connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bomb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McClure at a distance.
McClure fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McClure circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McClure moves to clinch but Bomb breaks away
and Bomb counters with a series of strikes. McClure will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hyper Bomb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Big Bob McClure is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McClure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hyper Bomb showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McClure has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Big Bob McClure!
After the fight, Big Bob McClure was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2024

#R1##TD2#
De Gindra closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Enqvist scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but De Gindra manages to mount him!
De Gindra scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Enqvist?
Enqvist really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
De Gindra wants to control the pace but Enqvist is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
De Gindra working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Gindra controlling the pace for now.
De Gindra raining down shots from the mount!#T1#
Enqvist is trying to escape the mount.
De Gindra lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Enqvist wants to control but De Gindra is having none of it.#SUB2#
De Gindra is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Enqvist can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
De Gindra tries to control but Enqvist wriggling away.
De Gindra raining down shots from the mount!#T2#
De Gindra with a couple of short strikes.
De Gindra trying to control but Enqvist is having none of it.
De Gindra scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enqvist is just holding on here. De Gindra manages to take his back.
Enqvist wants to control his opponent's hands but De Gindra gets his hands free.
De Gindra struggling to keep hold of the position. #T3##SUB2#
De Gindra has got one arm under Enqvist's chin. This could be trouble... Enqvist trying to control the other hand but De Gindra gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Enqvist has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arnaud De Gindra!

Event: TO2
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Forssell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Enqvist.
Enqvist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Forssell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Enqvist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Forssell paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Forssell closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Forssell has clasped his hands together around Enqvist's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Forssell wants to control but Enqvist is keeping him busy.
Enqvist tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forssell wants to control but Enqvist is keeping him busy.
Enqvist is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1#
Forssell is looking to take a break and control but Enqvist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Enqvist's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Forssell tries to stand but Enqvist is controlling his head.
Forssell tries to score with some ground and pound. Enqvist controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Forssell trying to control the action but Enqvist is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Forssell tries to get to his feet but Enqvist is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Forssell in his guard.
Enqvist trying to keep a closed guard but Forssell is proving a slippery customer.
Forssell throws a big elbow that misses.
Enqvist is trying to keep Forssell in close. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Forssell.
Enqvist is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3##TD#
Forssell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Forssell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Forssell swings around for an armbar but Enqvist sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Forssell's guard.
Enqvist wants to control from the top but Forssell keeps moving.
Forssell has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Enqvist has passed into side control.
Forssell is trying to get back to half guard.
Enqvist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Forssell keeps working.
Forssell is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Forssell is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Enqvist working away.
Enqvist scores with a couple of short elbows.
Forssell isn't going anywhere.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Forssell avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Enqvist.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kimi Enqvist 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#
Forssell tries for a takedown but Enqvist sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Enqvist throws a leg kick but Forssell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Forssell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Enqvist with that takedown attempt.
Forssell shoots in looking for a takedown. Enqvist tries to sprawl out of it but Forssell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Enqvist manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Enqvist dives in and grabs Forssell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Forssell pushes down on Enqvist's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forssell shoots in for a takedown but Enqvist shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Forssell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Enqvist will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Enqvist looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Forssell is fending him off so far but Enqvist persists. Nope, Forssell circles away and we're back to standing.
Timo Forssell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Forssell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Enqvist is looking to clinch but Forssell is avoiding it. #CL#
Forssell moves into the clinch.#BC#
Forssell breaks the clinch.
Enqvist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Forssell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Forssell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Enqvist tries to clinch but Forssell moves away #TD#
and Forssell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Enqvist is looking to stand back up but Forssell counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Enqvist. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Enqvist is not content to let Forssell control the position.
Enqvist misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Forssell seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #T2#
Forssell wants to take a breather but Enqvist is having none of it.
Enqvist is trying to stand back up but Forssell is controlling him
Forssell wants to take a breather but Enqvist is having none of it.
Kimi Enqvist has got the better of the ground game so far.
Forssell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Forssell is just content to waste time from the top position. Enqvist takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Forssell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Forssell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've been informed that Enqvist has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Forssell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Enqvist is avoiding damage well. #T3#
Forssell trying to control the position but Enqvist is working away.
Forssell is really struggling to control Enqvist but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Enqvist tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#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.
A lull in the action here.
Enqvist is trying to get back to his feet but Forssell has full control of the position and if anything, Enqvist has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Forssell tries to get the hooks in deep but Enqvist pushed the leg off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Forssell is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Enqvist knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Enqvist for a finish.
Enqvist prevents Forssell from getting a body triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timo Forssell dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Enqvist shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Forssell but Forssell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Enqvist misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Forssell swats away the attempt to clinch by Enqvist.
Forssell lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Forssell has closed the distance and engaged Enqvist in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Forssell is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Enqvist can't fight it off and eventually Forssell manages to take the fight to the floor. Enqvist looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Forssell throws an elbow that misses. Enqvist uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Forssell's guard. Nice move by Enqvist!#REVB##T1#
Forssell wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Forssell is on top in guard. #REVR#
Forssell pushing down on Enqvist's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Forssell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Enqvist is trying to stand but he's just given Forssell his back.#T2#
Will Forssell go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB#
Forssell looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Forssell looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Forssell is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Enqvist is defending well though. Forssell let's go of the attempt for now.
Enqvist avoids the strikes from Forssell. #T3#
Enqvist tries to escape the position.
Enqvist trying to control the position but Forssell manages to sink in the hooks.
Forssell trying to control.
Enqvist trying to control the action but Forssell just sinks the hooks in.
Enqvist prevents Forssell from getting a body triangle.
Enqvist trying to control the hands but Forssell won't let him. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Enqvist is keeping busy. #SUB#
Forssell has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Enqvist has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Forssell trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Forssell is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Enqvist defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Forssell!

Event: TO2
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Hakkinen shoots in but no luck this time.
Virta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Virta backs off Hakkinen throws a huge counter combo but Virta manages to avoid it all.
Virta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hakkinen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hakkinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Virta but Virta pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Virta gets a takedown into half guard.
Hakkinen trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakkinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Virta controlling the action here.#T1#
Hakkinen keeping control of the position.
Virta trying to control the action but Hakkinen is working from the bottom.
Virta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Virta is trying to control. Hakkinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hakkinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Virta wants to take a breather but Hakkinen is having none of it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hakkinen is trying to maintain the position but Virta is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nice strikes from Virta there.
Hakkinen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hakkinen wants to stand up but Virta is controlling him.
Virta trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hakkinen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Virta stacks Hakkinen 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 Virta!#T3#
Virta tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hakkinen's legs.
Virta is putting a hurting on Hakkinen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hakkinen can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been informed that Hakkinen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Virta avoids the strikes from the bottom by Hakkinen.
Hakkinen can't do much from the bottom here.
Virta wants to stand but Hakkinen has his arm trapped. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hakkinen throws the kick towards the body but Virta avoids it.
Virta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hakkinen jabs Virta to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Virta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hakkinen to the ground. Virta is now in Hakkinen's guard.
Virta is standing up over Hakkinen. Hakkinen looks to escape but Virta dives into side control. #REVB#
Virta working away.
Virta wants to control but Hakkinen is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virta tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hakkinen is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Virta dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hakkinen shoots in for a takedown but Virta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Virta tries to clinch but Hakkinen moves away
and Hakkinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Hakkinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Virta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hakkinen lands with a kick to the temple. Virta shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hakkinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Virta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hakkinen somewhat.
Virta lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Virta lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Ispa Hakkinen has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakkinen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Virta counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hakkinen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jari Virta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ispa Hakkinen.#TD2#
Hakkinen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virta sneaks back into half guard.
Hakkinen is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hakkinen controlling the action here.
Virta on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Virta tries to get out of the position.
Virta is trying to stand back up but Hakkinen is controlling him
Hakkinen prevents Virta from improving his position.#SUB2#
Hakkinen is trying to work for a kimura but Virta is defending well.
Hakkinen is looking to advance position but Virta won't allow it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Virta is not content to let Hakkinen control the position.
Virta is trying to maintain the position but Hakkinen is very close to passing his half guard.
Virta wants to improve his position but Hakkinen is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Virta fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hakkinen sprawls well initially but Virta persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Virta lands strikes from half guard.
Virta is trying to control. Hakkinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Virta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Virta is looking to take a break and control but Hakkinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hakkinen has his hands clasped together around Virta's back. He's all about the action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hakkinen trying to control but Virta postures up. #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.#SUB#
Virta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Virta prevents Hakkinen from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Hakkinen as Virta shoots in.
Virta scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Virta gets caught flat footed, as Hakkinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Virta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Virta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ispa Hakkinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Virta misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Virta gets the takedown into side control.
Virta taking a breather here.
Hakkinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hakkinen struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Virta decides to stand back up. Virta steps back and let's Hakkinen get back to his feet.
Virta fails to land the takedown.#T1##TD#
Virta manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hakkinen on his heels. He'll look to pass Hakkinen's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hakkinen pulls Virta in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Hakkinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Virta stands up over Hakkinen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Virta wants to stand but Hakkinen has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Virta content to stall in guard here.
Virta postures up.
Virta trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hakkinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Virta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Virta trying to control but Hakkinen is working from the bottom.
Hakkinen wants to control but Virta passes easily into half guard. #SUB#
Virta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hakkinen defends it well.
Hakkinen gets back to full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Virta wants to pass the guard but Hakkinen is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hakkinen is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hakkinen trying to control but Virta is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hakkinen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Virta's guard.

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 Jari Virta.
Well Virta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Virta!

Event: TO2
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Koski. No joy for Lehto on that attempt.
Lehto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lehto jabs at Koski's body.#TD2#
Koski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Koski is looking to work some ground and pound but Lehto has wrist control.
Koski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lehto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koski on the ground.
Koski lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Koski drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Koski seems to have locked his on tight now - Lehto screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Koski, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ispa Koski!

Event: TO2
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Pentele shoots in for a double leg but Salo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pentele throws a big shot that misses.
Pentele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salo was well out of range. Poor timing from Pentele.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salo shoots in and drives through. Pentele sprawls well.
Salo throws a body kick that misses.
Pentele fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pentele tries for a takedown but Salo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pekka Salo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paska Pentele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pentele stuffs the takedown.
Pentele stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pentele wants it to stay on the feet.
Pentele is looking for the big counter here.
Salo tries to clinch but Pentele moves out of range.
Pentele misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Pentele looks to move away, Salo throws a big counter combo but Pentele just gets out of the way.#T1#
Salo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pentele defends it nicely.
Pentele unleashes a big counter combination but Salo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Salo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pentele throws a body punch but Salo moves out of range.
Salo shoots for a takedown but Pentele saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pentele is looking to score with low kicks.
Pentele is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pentele shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Salo as he jumps to the side.
Salo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salo tries for a takedown but Pentele sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Salo dives in and grabs Pentele's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pentele pushes down on Salo's head and hops out.#CL2#
Pentele darts in and clinches Salo up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pentele.
Salo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pentele to keep the fight standing.
Salo throws an elbow that misses.
Salo stops a takedown attempt from Pentele. #TD2#
Pentele manages to pull guard.
Pentele lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Salo working a defensive guard but Pentele manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentele content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Pentele wants to stand but Salo has his arm trapped.
Pentele looks up at the clock and then as Salo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pentele smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pentele gets to mount! Salo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Pentele controlling from the full mount. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Pentele is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Salo is surviving well by controlling Pentele's body position as best he can.
Pentele throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Salo because Pentele loaded up on that one.
Pentele content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paska Pentele dominated that round.
That's time! Salo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Pentele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salo is looking to clinch.
Salo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Salo tries to clinch up but Pentele circles away and keeps his distance.
Salo looks for a takedown but Pentele sprawls well.
Pentele defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salo.
Pentele fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Salo avoids it really well and circles away.
Pekka Salo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekka Salo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Salo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pentele shoots in but no luck this time.
Pentele stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pentele wants it to stay on the feet.
Salo shoots in for a double leg but Pentele sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pentele shoots in and drives through. Salo sprawls well.
Salo tries to clinch up.
Salo stuffs the takedown attempt from Pentele. Pentele gets slowly back to his feet.
Salo checks a leg kick.
Salo shoots for a takedown but Pentele saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pentele displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Salo. #T2#
Salo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pentele swivels and escapes.
Pentele throws a jab but it's blocked by Salo.
Salo blocks a head kick by Pentele. #CL2#
Pentele gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pentele tries for a takedown but Salo manages to get underhooks.
Salo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pentele walks away with a smile on his face. Salo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Salo wants to clinch.
Pentele shoots in and drives through. Salo sprawls well.
Salo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pentele.
Salo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pentele.
Pentele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Pentele looks for a takedown but Salo sprawls well.#CL2#
Pentele moves into the clinch.
Salo tries for a takedown but Pentele manages to get underhooks.
Salo can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Pentele manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pentele wants to stand but Salo is controlling the position.
Pentele has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pentele lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Pentele advances position into side control!#SU2#
Pentele stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Salo has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salo dives in and grabs Pentele's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pentele pushes down on Salo's head and hops out.#CL2#
Pentele gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paska Pentele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Pentele throws a leg kick but Salo moved away.
Salo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pentele shoots for a takedown but Salo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pentele sprawls and moves away.
We've been informed that Pentele has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Pentele closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Salo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pentele is trying to break the clinch but Salo is controlling him.
Pentele tries to pull guard but Salo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Salo tries a body shot but Pentele blocks it.
Pentele wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salo is trying to stall.
Pentele is trying to force a seperation but Salo has the dominant position.
Salo jumps guard but Pentele stands there with Salo around his waist. Salo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
Pentele is trying to drag Salo to the mat but Salo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pekka Salo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paska Pentele.#TD2#
Pentele has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Salo uses from the top position.
Pentele managing to control the position.
Salo tries to stand but Pentele is controlling from the bottom.
Pentele has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salo wants to control from the top but Pentele keeps moving. #SUB2#
Salo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pentele can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Pentele is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salo defends well.
Pentele looking for a sweep. Not yet Pentele, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Salo throws a head kick that Pentele semi-blocks.
Pentele stuffs the takedown attempt from Salo. Salo gets slowly back to his feet.
Salo slaps away a takedown attempt from Pentele, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pentele throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Salo's waist but Salo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pentele off to one side.
Salo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Salo is looking to clinch.
Pentele feints the counter takedown.
Salo wants to clinch up but Pentele keeps it at a distance.
Salo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Pentele keeps the fight on the outside.
Pentele misses with a takedown attempt - Salo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Salo misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Pentele counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Salo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pentele manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Pentele has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Pentele working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Salo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paska Pentele.
Well Pentele 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paska Pentele!

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