Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 194
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1#
Cunningham swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hekkala.
Cunningham shoots in for a double leg but Hekkala sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cunningham. #CUT#It looks like Horus Hekkala has been cut.
Hekkala takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hekkala misses with a hook.
Cunningham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hekkala.
Hekkala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cunningham moves away.
Hekkala takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cunningham dodges the punch combination from Hekkala.
Cunningham throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Hekkala swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD#
Cunningham shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hekkala manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Hekkala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hekkala looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cunningham throwing strikes but missing.
Cunningham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hekkala's head.#T2#
Hekkala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hekkala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cunningham's guard. #REVB#
Cunningham being controlled here, momentarily.
Hekkala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cunningham controls Hekkala momentarily but Hekkala frees himself.
Hekkala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cunningham 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.
Hekkala postures up. #T3#
Hekkala content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Cunningham looking for subs off his back but Hekkala has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hekkala prevents Cunningham from improving his position.
Well, if Hekkala is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #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.
Cunningham is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cunningham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Hekkala lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cunningham doesn't seem phased though.
Hekkala scoring well with a low kick there.
Cunningham ducks under a wild hook from Hekkala.#T5#
Cunningham looks to land a combination but Hekkala avoids it well.
Dennis Cunningham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Hekkala. Those never looked like landing.
Cunningham ducks under a wild hook from Hekkala.
Hekkala misses with a hook.
Hekkala blocks a jab.
Hekkala throws a big shot that misses.
Cunningham scores with a sloppy right hand. Hekkala should have avoided that one.
Hekkala ducks under a wild hook from Cunningham.
Hekkala now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hekkala defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cunningham.
Hekkala is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T6#
Hekkala ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hekkala misses with a wild body shot.
Hekkala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cunningham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hekkala is looking to slow Cunningham down with leg kicks.
Hekkala stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hekkala wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Cunningham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cunningham misses with a looping right.
Cunningham gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hekkala.
Cunningham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hekkala chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T7#
Hekkala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cunningham throws out a powerful jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cunningham or perhaps it was just good defense by Hekkala, which made it look bad.
Hekkala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cunningham.
Cunningham looks to score with a jab to the body but Hekkala is just out of range.
Hekkala ducks under a wild hook from Cunningham.
Hekkala throws a hook to the side of Cunningham's head but Cunningham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hekkala displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cunningham.
Hekkala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T8#
Cunningham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hekkala manages to avoid it.
Cunningham ducks under a wild hook from Hekkala.
Cunningham drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hekkala sprawls and moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Cunningham scores with a four punch combination!
Cunningham shoots in but Hekkala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cunningham moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cunningham moves out of range as Hekkala strikes.#TD#
Cunningham shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T9#
Cunningham with the ground and pound but Hekkala uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hekkala has momentary wrist control but Cunningham slips an elbow through the middle.
Hekkala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cunningham won't allow Hekkala to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Hekkala has his foot on Cunningham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cunningham works his way back into a safe position though.
Hekkala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cunningham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hekkala has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cunningham has passed into side control.
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 Dennis Cunningham will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Horus Hekkala's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Hekkala.
Hekkala lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hekkala looks to land a right hand but Cunningham moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Cunningham checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A bone on bone clash there as Cunningham blocks the leg kick.
Cunningham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hekkala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hekkala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cunningham moves away.
Cunningham throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Cunningham swings widly with a right hand
and Hekkala counters with a straight right hand.
Cunningham fails with a takedown attempt.
Hekkala looks to score with a jab to the body but Cunningham is just out of range.
Cunningham changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hekkala gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cunningham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hekkala sprawls well. Hekkala wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cunningham gets slowly back to his feet.
Hekkala is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
A big left from Cunningham misses.
Hekkala appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cunningham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cunningham is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hekkala misses with a straight left.
Cunningham feinted with a counter takedown.
Hekkala lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hekkala misses with a head kick.
Cunningham tries to counter with a takedown but Hekkala is quick to defend against it.
Cunningham throws an off balance right hand
and Hekkala counters with a right hand to the body.
Hekkala shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Horus Hekkala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hekkala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cunningham. #T3#
Hekkala looks to score with a jab to the body but Cunningham is just out of range.
Cunningham feinted with a counter takedown.
Hekkala throws a sloppy head kick and Cunningham moves out of range easily.
Cunningham tries to counter with a takedown but Hekkala is quick to defend against it.
A big right from Hekkala misses.
Cunningham scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cunningham scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hekkala. Cunningham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Hekkala. Those never looked like landing.
Hekkala looks to land a right hand but Cunningham moved out of range.
Cunningham changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cunningham throws a hook but Hekkala blocks it.#T4#
Hekkala connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Cunningham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cunningham moves out of range as Hekkala strikes.
Cunningham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cunningham displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hekkala swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cunningham.
Cunningham swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cunningham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hekkala.
Cunningham connects with a crisp jab. #T5#
Jab, jab by Cunningham - just one landing.
Cunningham looks to score with a jab to the body but Hekkala is just out of range.
Hekkala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cunningham blocks a head kick by Hekkala. #TD#
Hekkala gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cunningham to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Hekkala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cunningham can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hekkala keeping moving, preventing Cunningham from controlling successfully. #T6#
Cunningham stopping the sweep attempt from Hekkala.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cunningham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hekkala wants to sweep here but Cunningham controlling him for the moment.
Hekkala is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hekkala controls Cunningham momentarily but Cunningham frees himself.
Cunningham trying to control the position from guard on top but Hekkala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Cunningham has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hekkala trying to keep a closed guard but Cunningham is proving a slippery customer. #T7#
Cunningham slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cunningham working away.
Hekkala is trying to improve his position.
Cunningham works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cunningham is looking to take a break and control but Hekkala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cunningham is staying tight to Hekkala's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T8#
Cunningham working the ground and pound.
Hekkala tries to improve position but can't.
Cunningham lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC#Hekkala is rocked!
Hekkala gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cunningham is taking a breather. Hekkala says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hekkala trying to hold on to Cunningham's head to control him but Cunningham postures up.
Cunningham scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Hekkala is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cunningham scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hekkala wants to get back to full guard but Cunningham has mounted him!
Hekkala slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dennis Cunningham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cunningham scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hekkala is looking to improve his position.
Hekkala is controlling Cunningham's trapped leg to prevent Cunningham from advancing to side control.
Cunningham is trying to control. Hekkala wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cunningham is really struggling to control Hekkala but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hekkala has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cunningham is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Cunningham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Horus Hekkala's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hekkala takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cunningham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cunningham keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Hekkala misses its intended target.
Hekkala throws a hook to the side of Cunningham's head but Cunningham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham dives in for a single leg takedown but Hekkala sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cunningham is looking for a takedown.
Hekkala lands with a left to the head.
Cunningham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hekkala cracks Cunningham with a nice body shot.#T1#
Cunningham is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hekkala is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Cunningham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Hekkala.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hekkala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hekkala throws a head punch that misses.
Hekkala misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Cunningham has clasped his hands together around Hekkala's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hekkala is looking to reverse the position.
Cunningham 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.
The strikes coming from Cunningham are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cunningham in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cunningham fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hekkala tries to buck Cunningham off but Cunningham is having none of it.#T2#
Cunningham connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hekkala some visible discomfort.
Hekkala tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cunningham wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cunningham scores with punches from side control.
Hekkala prevents Cunningham from improving position.
Cunningham controlling the position from side mount.
Cunningham trying to control the position but Hekkala is working away.
Hekkala is looking to regain half guard here but Cunningham keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Cunningham is looking to take a break and control but Hekkala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cunningham is working Hekkala over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Cunningham is trying to get an arm triangle but Hekkala is defending well.
Hekkala on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hekkala is still in real trouble! Can Cunningham finish him?
Hekkala tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Cunningham working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Cunningham lands some shots froms side control.
Hekkala tries to buck Cunningham off but Cunningham is having none of it.
Cunningham in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Hekkala looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Cunningham turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Cunningham!
Dennis Cunningham seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1132 Bond v Godwin
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Abner is looking to land body kicks.
Niskanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Niskanen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Niskanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abner throws out a counter right but Niskanen avoids it with no problem.
Niskanen walks into a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Rivo Niskanen has been cut.
Abner checks a low kick from Niskanen.
Niskanen throws the kick towards the body but Abner avoids it.
Abner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Abner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Niskanen.
Abner is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner misses with a head kick.
Abner throws a sloppy body shot
and Niskanen counters with a thumping low kick.
Niskanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abner.
Abner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Niskanen is able to avoid easily.
Niskanen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Abner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Niskanen misses the shot to the body.
Abner moves out of range of the leg kick from Niskanen.
Niskanen throws a nice looking combination but Abner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Niskanen tries to work over Abner's front leg with a kick but Abner checks it.
Abner lands with a good body shot.
Abner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Niskanen is looking to counter punch.
Niskanen connects with an inside leg kick.
Abner throws a looping overhand right but Niskanen ducks down to avoid it.
Niskanen lands with an uppercut that bounces Abner off the cage and back into range.
Abner misses with a left hand
and Niskanen counters with a leg kick.
Niskanen connects with a solid leg kick.
Niskanen throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Abner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Niskanen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niskanen lands a hook that snaps the head of Abner backwards.
Niskanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Niskanen lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Niskanen.
Niskanen lands a body shot.
Niskanen lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Niskanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Niskanen throws a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Niskanen, as that shot connected.
Niskanen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Niskanen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Niskanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abner was well out of range. Poor timing from Niskanen.
Abner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Niskanen moves away.
Niskanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abner. #T3#
Abner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Abner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Niskanen throws a jab when Abner was well out of range.
Niskanen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Niskanen throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Abner to counter with a crisp jab.
Abner looks to land a combination but Niskanen avoids it well.
Niskanen misses with a hook
enabling Abner to counter with a crisp jab.
Abner takes a swing at Niskanen's ribcage but misses.
Niskanen scores with a kick to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Niskanen.
Abner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Niskanen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Niskanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abner.#T4#
Niskanen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abner.
A head kick misses from Niskanen.
Niskanen misses with a leg kick
and Abner counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Niskanen is rocked!
Niskanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Abner avoids the body shot from Niskanen.
Niskanen misses with a left hand
and Abner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Niskanen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abner misses with a double jab.
A low kick from Niskanen is predictable there
and Abner scores with a counter punch that sends Niskanen to the canvas! Abner smells blood - he's punishing Niskanen with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Niskanen has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brayden Abner!
Our winner, Brayden Abner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TOF 193
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Kulmunki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kulmunki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murphy sizes up Kulmunki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kulmunki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki misses with a low kick as Murphy jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulmunki throws a sloppy head kick and Murphy moves out of range easily.
Kulmunki misses the shot to the body.
Kulmunki throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.#T1##CL2#
Murphy moves into the clinch successfully.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kulmunki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Kenzo Kulmunki has been cut.
Kulmunki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kulmunki has had enough of the clinch but Murphy keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Kulmunki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Kulmunki scores with a shoulder strike.
Kulmunki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kulmunki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Kulmunki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy throws a front kick aimed at Kulmunki's knee but Kulmunki avoids it well.
Murphy thows a leg kick but Kulmunki checks it
and Kulmunki counters with a series of strikes. Murphy will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Murphy tries to counter with a clinch but Kulmunki shakes him off and moves away.
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kulmunki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Kulmunki circles away.
Murphy slips under a jab from Kulmunki.
Murphy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice shot by Murphy.
Kulmunki misses with a body kick.
Murphy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kulmunki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murphy in his tracks.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Kulmunki! Murphy is out on his feet! Kulmunki rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Murphy is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Murphy is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenzo Kulmunki!
Kenzo Kulmunki retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Kenzo Kulmunki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NYF 101: Perry vs Wieland
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1##TD#
Joon drives through with a takedown into Kallio's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Joon looking to improve position, pressing down on Kallio's thigh with his hand. Kallio seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Joon paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Joon's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Kallio picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kurko Kallio!
Our winner, Kurko Kallio, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C384: Duran vs Saitoh II
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
A big left from Ferkingstad misses.
Matikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferkingstad.
A nice combination there by Matikainen. #CUT#It looks like Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matikainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ferkingstad misses with a straight right.
Ferkingstad throws a solid leg kick but Matikainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad thows a body kick. Matikainen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ferkingstad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matikainen.
Ferkingstad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ferkingstad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matikainen in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matikainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ferkingstad throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Ferkingstad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
Ferkingstad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matikainen's sensitive parts.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick which misses Matikainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Matikainen tries to avoid it.
Matikainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferkingstad. Ferkingstad obviously looking to wear him down.
Ferkingstad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matikainen.
Ferkingstad throws a shot from downtown. Matikainen moves away and avoids it.
Ferkingstad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ferkingstad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matikainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matikainen dips to his left and cracks Ferkingstad with an uppercut!
Ferkingstad scoring well with a low kick there.
Ferkingstad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ferkingstad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matikainen counters with a left to the body. #T2#
A big left from Matikainen misses.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but Matikainen moved away.
Matikainen slips under a jab.
Matikainen throws a head kick but Ferkingstad moves out of range.
Matikainen blocks a jab.
Ferkingstad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferkingstad delivers a nice body kick.
Ferkingstad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matikainen.
Ferkingstad throws a front kick that sends Matikainen stumbling back into the cage.
Ferkingstad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook.
Ferkingstad slips under a jab.
Matikainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ferkingstad counters with a stiff right hand.
Matikainen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T3#
Good work by Matikainen as he checks the leg kick.
Ferkingstad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
Matikainen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ferkingstad scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ferkingstad avoids the head kick by Matikainen.
Ferkingstad is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matikainen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Matikainen throws a lazy head kick
and Ferkingstad counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A clash of legs there as Matikainen blocks the low kick.
Matikainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ferkingstad.
Matikainen throws a body punch but Ferkingstad moves out of range.
Matikainen misses with a hook. Ferkingstad ducked under it nicely.
Ferkingstad misses with a looping right.
Ferkingstad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matikainen.
A slow jab from Ferkingstad misses its intended target.
Matikainen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Matikainen checks a leg kick. #T4#
Ferkingstad jabs Matikainen right on the nose. Matikainen blinks but takes it well.
Matikainen blocks a jab.
Ferkingstad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matikainen. That did some damage!
Ferkingstad's corner calls for a 1-2. Ferkingstad obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Matikainen blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Ferkingstad misses.
Ferkingstad just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMatikainen.
Ferkingstad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matikainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ferkingstad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferkingstad misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen misses with a hook.
Ferkingstad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a nice looking combination but Ferkingstad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad's cut.
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#
Ferkingstad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matikainen. Matikainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ferkingstad works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matikainen slips a straight right by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad lands with an uppercut that bounces Matikainen off the cage and back into range.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matikainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad's cut even more.
Ferkingstad cracks Matikainen with an open hand slap.
Ferkingstad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matikainen checks a leg kick nicely.
A low kick lands for Ferkingstad.
Matikainen works Ferkingstad's body with a nice hook.
Matikainen staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Matikainen misses the target.
Ferkingstad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some wild striking there from Matikainen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferkingstad cracks a nice hook into Matikainen's ribs.#T1#
Ferkingstad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ferkingstad connects with a leg kick.
Ferkingstad missing with a left hand there. Matikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferkingstad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ferkingstad with a nice calf kick.
Ferkingstad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferkingstad.
Matikainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ferkingstad can pounce on him.
Ferkingstad slips a jab from Matikainen.
Ferkingstad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice body punch from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad lets loose with a powerful body kick. Matikainen will feel that in the morning.
A bone on bone clash there as Matikainen blocks the leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Matikainen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T2#
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick
and Ferkingstad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferkingstad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ferkingstad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matikainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matikainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Matikainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matikainen throws a looping overhand right but Ferkingstad ducks down to avoid it.
Matikainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ferkingstad throws a chopping leg kick but Matikainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ferkingstad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matikainen has time to react.
Good shot there by Ferkingstad.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut
and Ferkingstad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferkingstad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ferkingstad just misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3#
Ferkingstad with the inside leg kick.
Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matikainen counters with a right hand to the body.
Matikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Matikainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferkingstad. Ferkingstad obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Ferkingstad is predictable there
and Matikainen counters with a straight right hand.
Matikainen tests Ferkingstad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ferkingstad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferkingstad.
Matikainen misses with a few strikes there.
Ferkingstad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matikainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ferkingstad lands with a hook. Matikainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferkingstad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Ferkingstad throws a head kick that misses.
Ferkingstad feints and then cracks Matikainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matikainen down.
Matikainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matikainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick by Matikainen misses
and Ferkingstad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferkingstad lets loose with a powerful body kick. Matikainen will feel that in the morning.
Matikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad misses with a leg kick
and Matikainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferkingstad connects with a leg kick.
Ferkingstad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matikainen's sensitive parts.
Ferkingstad lands a really nice looking cross but Matikainen seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferkingstad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice defenses there by Matikainen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ferkingstad 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.
DaMatti Matikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad misses with a leg kick
and Matikainen counters with a straight right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ferkingstad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ferkingstad misses with a body kick.
Matikainen checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Matikainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferkingstad has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ferkingstad scores with the left hand. Matikainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Matikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferkingstad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferkingstad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matikainen.
Ferkingstad misses with an uppercut. Matikainen saw that one coming.
Ferkingstad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matikainen staying out of range there.#T1#
Matikainen misses with a hook. Ferkingstad ducked under it nicely.
Ferkingstad tries a quick counter leg kick but Matikainen is wise to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferkingstad.
Matikainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ferkingstad is looking to slow Matikainen down with leg kicks.
Ferkingstad bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Matikainen takes one on the button.
Ferkingstad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad scores with a nice head shot.
Matikainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ferkingstad scores with a nice strike.
Jab by Ferkingstad.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ferkingstad misses with a looping right.
Matikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matikainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Ferkingstad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ferkingstad misses with a right hand
and Matikainen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ferkingstad is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jab, jab by Ferkingstad - just one landing.
Ferkingstad with the inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ferkingstad.
Matikainen is looking to counter punch.
Ferkingstad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Ferkingstad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferkingstad misses with a kick to the body.
Ferkingstad throws a front kick that sends Matikainen stumbling back into the cage.
Good leg kick by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad thows a leg kick but Matikainen checks it
letting Matikainen counter with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Ferkingstad.
Matikainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matikainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ferkingstad.#T3#
Matikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferkingstad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ferkingstad's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matikainen under the eye.
Ferkingstad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matikainen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ferkingstad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matikainen throws a quick counter head kick but Ferkingstad was just out of range.
Matikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferkingstad was well out of range. Poor timing from Matikainen.
Matikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ferkingstad let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the body from Ferkingstad misses
and Ferkingstad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matikainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferkingstad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ferkingstad connects with a leg kick.
Matikainen misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Matikainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ferkingstad misses with a low kick.
Ferkingstad avoids the head kick by Matikainen.
Ferkingstad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matikainen. That did some damage!
Ferkingstad lands with a shot to the body.
Matikainen blocks a jab.
Matikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferkingstad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matikainen is looking to counter punch.
Matikainen blocks the body kick.
Matikainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matikainen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ferkingstad.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ferkingstad.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ferkingstad 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 192
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Tenkula is looking to chop away at Knight's legs.
Knight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knight swings for the body but Tenkula moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Knight.
Knight scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Tiamat Tenkula has been cut.
Knight shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knight throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tenkula momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Knight. Those never looked like landing.
Knight backing away here, and Tenkula unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tenkula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.#T1#
Tenkula does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tenkula connects with a nice looking jab.
Tenkula throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
so Knight counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tenkula really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knight keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tenkula's head.
Knight trying to control but Tenkula is working from the bottom.
Tenkula is looking to stand up but Knight isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Tenkula pushes Knight off and scrambles back to his feet.
Knight slips a straight right by Tenkula.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knight darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tenkula throws a front kick aimed at Knight's knee but Knight avoids it well.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tenkula throws a head kick but Knight moves out of range.
Tenkula moves forwards but Knight connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tiamat Tenkula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tenkula.
Tenkula drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tenkula. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tenkula.
Knight takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Knight misses with a hook. Tenkula ducked under it nicely.
Tenkula throws out a counter right but Knight avoids it with no problem.
A right-left combo lands from Tenkula. #T3#
Tenkula lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knight tries to counter with a takedown but Tenkula is quick to defend against it.
Tenkula on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tenkula jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knight lands a nice hook to Tenkula's body. Tenkula takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick from Tenkula misses #TD#
and Knight decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tenkula's guard.#SUB#
Knight drops back looking for a leg! Tenkula is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tenkula manages to kick Knight off! Knight jumps back into Tenkula's guard.
Knight 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.
Knight stops Tenkula from standing up. #T4#
Knight with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knight throws a big right hand that misses.
Tenkula is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Knight is controlling him.
Knight trying to control but Tenkula is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Tenkula wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight throws an off balance right hand
and Knight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Tenkula is predictable there #TD#
and Knight counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tenkula!
Knight is chipping away with strikes.
Knight postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tenkula tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Tenkula is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Knight punches Tenkula on the ear. #T5#
Knight trying to control.
Knight just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tenkula wants to get back to his feet.
Knight controls the action.
Tenkula is covering up but some of the strikes from Knight are getting through and doing damage.
Tenkula is trying to stand back up.
Knight looking to soften up his opponent with punches. #CUT#That has opened up Tiamat Tenkula's cut even more.
Knight looking to soften up his opponent with punches. #CUT#The cut above Tiamat Tenkula's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tenkula trying to get back to his feet but Knight is in full control for now.
Knight gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #ROC#Tenkula is rocked!#CUT#Tiamat Tenkula's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tiamat Tenkula's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Terrell Knight!
During a confident post fight interview, Terrell Knight thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 386: Sitsongrit v Roll
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Roll swings widly with a right hand
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Roll.
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Roll throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Roll fails with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Roll shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sitsongrit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit is pulling down on Roll's head to control his posture.
Roll stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.
Roll looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Roll from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roll is one step ahead there.
Sitsongrit is pulling down on Roll's head. It's preventing any offense from Roll, at least for the moment.
Roll pushes down on Sitsongrit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sitsongrit controlling the position well.
Sitsongrit trying to get back to full guard but Roll takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T2##SUB2#
Roll has hold of Sitsongrit's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sitsongrit manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Roll tries to control but Sitsongrit wriggling away. #SUB2#
Roll wants to finish this one by submission but Sitsongrit is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Roll.
Sitsongrit is trying to escape the mount but Roll keeps good control and instead manages to take Sitsongrit's back.
Sitsongrit trying to control the hands but Roll won't let him.
Roll trying to control.#T3#
Sitsongrit turns into Roll and is now in his guard.
Sitsongrit showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Our spies down at at FF Forever inform us that Roll has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sitsongrit advances position into side control!
Roll tries to buck Sitsongrit off but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Roll's face as Sitsongrit controls the position. #T4#
Roll is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Roll keeps trying to improve his position.
Sitsongrit content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Roll is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Roll gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roll is looking for a sweep. Sitsongrit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Kongthoranee Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
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#
Roll throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Roll throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Roll misses with a low kick.
Roll fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Roll throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Roll takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
Roll misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Roll lands a right hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Roll.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Roll.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit catches Roll with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roll looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Roll throws a big shot that misses.
Roll shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Roll's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roll jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Roll manages to avoid it.
Roll misses with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roll has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roll manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Roll strikes.
Roll ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Roll misses the jab.
Roll throws a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Roll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Roll throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Roll misses with a hook.#T2#
Roll tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roll.
Kongthoranee Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rokken Roll.
Roll loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roll looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roll misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick from Roll is predictable there
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Roll works the jab nicely.
Roll throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
A low kick lands for Roll. #T3#
Roll thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Roll throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sitsongrit is looking to wear down Roll with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circling - Roll throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Roll misses.
Roll connects with a jab.
Roll throws a right hand that Sitsongrit ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitsongrit also avoids with ease.
Roll misses with a low kick.
Roll is looking to score with low kicks.
Roll throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Roll uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Roll is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Roll fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.#T4#
Nice cross by Roll.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roll throws a low kick, looking for Sitsongrit's leg but Sitsongrit calmly moves out of range.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Roll strikes.
Roll will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Roll moved out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roll. #TD2#
Roll looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Roll 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.
Sitsongrit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roll looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A clash of legs there as Sitsongrit blocks the low kick.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Roll fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Roll blocks it.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good exchange - Roll coming out on top.
Sitsongrit sizes up Roll with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Roll down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Roll's head back.
Roll misses with a body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roll fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Roll cracks a nice hook into Sitsongrit's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.#T1#
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roll.
Roll on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Sitsongrit gets caught flat footed, as Roll shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rokken Roll has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position here.
Roll sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Roll from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit controlling Roll's posture.
Sitsongrit being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Roll looking to sit in guard and control but Sitsongrit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sitsongrit stays in close to Roll's body and controls the position.
Sitsongrit tries to free his leg and advance position but Roll is retaining full guard.
Sitsongrit passes Roll's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sitsongrit keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Roll wants to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Roll is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Roll moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sitsongrit won't allow Roll to sweep him here.
Sitsongrit looking to pass the guard.
Roll looking to control. #SUB2#
Roll working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sitsongrit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sitsongrit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roll looking to control.
Sitsongrit is stalling in the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Roll wants to improve his position but instead Sitsongrit has moved into half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sitsongrit is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sitsongrit is thwarting Roll's attempts to control the position.
Sitsongrit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Roll gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Roll looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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 Kongthoranee Sitsongrit.
I think Sitsongrit 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: NYF 100: Sillalahi vs Edison
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
A shot to the body from Kemppainen misses
and Van Kerckhoven finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Van Kerckhoven takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kemppainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kemppainen looks to land a body kick but Van Kerckhoven moved away.
Van Kerckhoven appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Kerckhoven throws the kick towards the body but Kemppainen avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Kerckhoven feints and then cracks Kemppainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kemppainen down.
Van Kerckhoven has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kemppainen.
Kemppainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Kerckhoven.#T1#
Van Kerckhoven misses with a hook
and Kemppainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kemppainen misses with a straight right.
Van Kerckhoven is looking to counter punch.
Jab from Kemppainen.
Kemppainen throws a looping overhand right but Van Kerckhoven ducks down to avoid it.
Kemppainen scores with a jab to the head. #KD2#
Kemppainen drops Van Kerckhoven with a beautiful combination! Van Kerckhoven stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kemppainen is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kemppainen lands a big head kick that sends Van Kerckhoven to the canvas! Kemppainen follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

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

Event: TOF 191
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Ferreira.
Ferreira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Koski has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ferreira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferreira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koski avoids the body shot from Ferreira.
Koski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferreira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ferreira jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Koski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ferreira's half guard.

Ferreira makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ferreira loads up on a big right hand but Koski slips the punch.
Ferreira checks a leg kick.
Ferreira shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koski lands a nice looking body shot.
Ferreira loads up on a big right hand but Koski slips the punch.
Koski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Koski.
Koski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Koski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ferreira backs up against the cage.
Koski misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferreira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koski misses with a straight right.
A left lands for Ferreira.
Ferreira lands with a good body shot.
Koski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ferreira throws a body punch but Koski moves out of range.
Ferreira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferreira throws an overhand right that lands on Koski's shoulder, as Koski tries to avoid the shot.
Ferreira lands the left hand.
Koski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ferreira checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koski throws a hook but Ferreira blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Ferreira to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Koski misses
and Ferreira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Koski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ferreira to the mat! Ferreira manages to get full guard. #T2##ES#
Ferreira manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ferreira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koski throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferreira misses the target.
Koski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ferreira to score with a decent uppercut.
Triton Koski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD2#
Koski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ferreira's half guard.
Ferreira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koski.
Ferreira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #ES#
Ferreira has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Koski is on him like a limpet, forcing Ferreira back against the cage.
Ferreira blocks an uppercut.
Koski throws a head punch that misses.
Ferreira manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Koski goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Koski misses with a body punch.
Ferreira trying to stall but Koski improves his position.
Ferreira lands with a short shot to the head.
Ferreira is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Romulo Ferreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Triton Koski.#BC#
Ferreira breaks from the clinch.
Koski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferreira.
A countering left hand to the body from Koski misses.
Ferreira throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Koski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ferreira won't be happy with that.
Koski prevents Ferreira from escaping the position.
Ferreira trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Koski creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ferreira sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Koski throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T4#
Ferreira is trying to get back to his feet.
Ferreira being controlled for a moment.
Ferreira tries to escape but Koski is in control.
Ferreira is working to avoid the ground and pound but Koski connects with a decent elbow.
Koski creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ferreira sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ferreira wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
An elbow from Koski crashes against the mat. #T5#
Ferreira is working to avoid the ground and pound but Koski connects with a decent elbow.
Koski trying to control the position but Ferreira is working away.
Ferreira tries to escape but Koski is in control.
Koski controls the position from side control.
Koski trying to control the position but Ferreira is working away.
Koski tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ferreira tries to escape but Koski is in control. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Koski postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Koski looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ferreira is avoiding damage well.
Ferreira is pushing Koski's head away, looking to escape. Koski manages to hold on to the position though.
Koski controls the position.
Koski throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ferreira is trying to escape the position but Koski is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Ferreira explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Koski misses with a hook. Ferreira ducked under it nicely.
Ferreira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koski.
Koski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ferreira is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Koski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ferreira moves out of range of the body kick from Koski.
Ferreira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koski lands a jab.#T7#
Koski throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferreira.
A little feinted left hand from Ferreira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferreira stuffs the takedown attempt from Koski. Koski gets slowly back to his feet.
Koski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferreira throws a lazy right hand but Koski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferreira throws a shot from downtown. Koski moves away and avoids it.
Ferreira misses with a straight left.
Koski just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferreira works Koski's body with a nice hook.
Ferreira blocks a head kick by Koski.
Koski throws a leg kick
and Ferreira counters with a right hand to the body.
Koski misses with a low kick.
Ferreira throws a hook but Koski blocks it.
Koski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Koski swings for the body but Ferreira moves out of range.
Koski misses with a low kick. #T8#
Koski shoots in for a double leg but Ferreira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Koski wants to land a leg kick but Ferreira is out of range.
Koski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferreira.
Ferreira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koski on the side of the head.
Ferreira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ferreira lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Koski staying out of range there.
A low kick lands for Koski.
Ferreira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koski.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferreira misses the target.
Koski staying out of range there.
Koski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ferreira throws the left hand but Koski avoids the punch easily.
Ferreira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koski throws out a loose jab but Ferreira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferreira.
Koski shoots in but Ferreira avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T9#
Ferreira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #TD2#
Koski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ferreira is trying to buck Koski off.
Ferreira is not content to let Koski control the position.
Koski working the strikes but Ferreira uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Koski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ferreira defending well though.
Ferreira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Koski wants to control but Ferreira is keeping him busy.
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 Romulo Ferreira will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Koski misses with a low kick.
Koski throws a low kick but Ferreira moves out of range easily.
Koski throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferreira throwing a counter right hand but Koski manages to avoid it.
Ferreira avoids a kick to the body.
Koski shoots and misses
and Ferreira counters with a right hand to the body.
Koski misses with a body punch
and Ferreira counters with a straight right hand.
Koski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Koski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ferreira counters with a nice body shot.
Koski throws a body punch but Ferreira moves out of range.
Koski walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ferreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferreira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koski to score with a decent uppercut.
Ferreira is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ferreira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Koski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Koski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ferreira lands with a straight right. Koski didn't see that one coming.
Ferreira misses the jab.
Romulo Ferreira is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferreira is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Koski.
Koski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koski looks to land a left hand but Ferreira moved out of range nicely.
Ferreira's corner calls for a 1-2. Ferreira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ferreira ducks under a wild hook from Koski.
Koski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ferreira.
Ferreira takes a swing at Koski's ribcage but misses.
Ferreira staying out of range there.
Koski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira.
Ferreira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
A big left from Koski misses.
Ferreira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koski on the side of the head.
Ferreira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferreira.
Koski misses with a head kick.
Koski closes the distance and clinches up with Ferreira, looking for a takedown. Koski pushes Ferreira against the cage but Ferreira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ferreira avoids the body shot from Koski.
The fighters circling - Ferreira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koski with the counter takedown but Ferreira avoids it easily.
Ferreira moves out of range of the body kick from Koski.
A combination from Ferreira does no damage.
Ferreira thows a left - swing and a miss!
A clash of legs there as Ferreira blocks the low kick.
Ferreira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Koski looks to land a left hand but Ferreira moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Koski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferreira.
Ferreira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ferreira lands a jab to the head.
Ferreira slips under a jab from Koski.
Ferreira lunges at Koski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koski's hand.
Ferreira avoids the head kick by Koski.
Koski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferreira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body kick from Koski.
Koski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ferreira looks to throw the jab but Koski is out of range.
Romulo Ferreira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferreira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ferreira slips under a jab from Koski.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferreira misses the target.
Koski takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferreira checks a leg kick.
Koski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Koski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferreira misses the target.
Koski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferreira.
Koski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Koski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferreira avoids the head kick by Koski.
Ferreira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Koski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ferreira misses with an uppercut
and Koski counters with a one-two to the body.
Koski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferreira.
Ferreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koski moves away.
Ferreira checks a low kick from Koski.
Ferreira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koski.
Ferreira is looking to counter punch.
Koski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ferreira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T5#
Ferreira misses with a hook. Koski ducked under it nicely.
Koski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferreira.
Ferreira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koski.
Koski misses with a looping right.
Nice jab there from Ferreira.
Koski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ferreira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ferreira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koski circles away quickly and effectively.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ferreira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ferreira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Koski misses with a kick to the body.
Koski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferreira.
Koski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ferreira.
Koski misses with a head kick.
Ferreira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T6#
Ferreira loads up on a big right hand but Koski slips the punch.
And Koski tries to counter it with a takedown but Ferreira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Koski throws a low kick but Ferreira avoids it.
Ferreira swinging wildly here.
Ferreira avoids the body shot from Koski.
A little feinted left hand from Ferreira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferreira misses with a straight left.
Ferreira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koski avoids the body shot from Ferreira.
Ferreira checks the leg kick.
Ferreira misses the shot to the body.
Ferreira misses with a looping right.
Ferreira throws a poor cross that misses
and Koski counters with a nice leg kick.
Koski dives in for a single leg takedown but Ferreira sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Romulo Ferreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Triton Koski.
Koski pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T7#
Koski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferreira moves forwards but Koski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Koski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferreira throwing a counter right hand but Koski manages to avoid it.
Ferreira looks to land a right hand but Koski moved out of range.
Ferreira avoids a kick to the body.
Koski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ferreira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koski slips a straight right by Ferreira.
A left lands for Ferreira.
A telegraphed right hand from Koski misses the target.
Ferreira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ferreira moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferreira misses the target.
Ferreira slips a straight right by Koski.
Ferreira throws a body punch but Koski moves out of range.
Koski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferreira.#T8#
Koski's corner calls for a 1-2. Koski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ferreira shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koski lands with an uppercut that bounces Ferreira off the cage and back into range.
Ferreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferreira throws a lazy right hand but Koski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ferreira takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ferreira slips under a jab.
Ferreira throws a right and a left that Koski avoids nicely.
Ferreira throws the left hand but Koski avoids the punch easily.
Ferreira ducks under a wild hook from Koski.
Koski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Koski looks to throw the jab but Ferreira is out of range.
Koski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koski throws the left hand but Ferreira avoids the punch easily.
Ferreira is looking to counter punch.
Koski avoids the body shot from Ferreira. #T9#
Ferreira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koski.
Ferreira misses with a straight left.
Ferreira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Koski moves out of range as Ferreira strikes.
Koski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferreira throws out a powerful jab.
Ferreira throws a jab but it's blocked by Koski. #TD2#
Koski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ferreira is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Koski misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Koski looks up at the clock and then as Ferreira takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Koski smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
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 Romulo Ferreira will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Koski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferreira.
Koski throws a jab when Ferreira was well out of range.
Ferreira looks to land a right hand but Koski moved out of range.
Koski misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick there by Koski.
Koski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferreira throws out the jab.
A jab from Koski finds it's way through Ferreira's defenses.
Koski connects with a jab.#TD2#
Ferreira gets caught flat footed, as Koski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Ferreira is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Koski presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira slows down the pace here.
Koski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ferreira's efforts to push away.#T1#
Ferreira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koski working aggressively here.
Koski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferreira is struggling to control the position.
Koski working aggressively here.
Koski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferreira. #TD2#
Koski lands a takedown into guard.
Koski looking to sit in guard and control but Ferreira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2##SU#
Ferreira decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Koski, up you get!
Koski ducks under a wild hook from Ferreira.
Koski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferreira.
Koski throws a head kick but Ferreira moves out of range.
Ferreira takes a swing at Koski's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Koski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ferreira napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koski landing strikes. #ES#
Ferreira explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Ferreira just misses with a punch to the body.
Koski slips under a jab from Ferreira.
A big left from Koski misses.
Ferreira throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koski! But no joy.#T3#
Koski moves away from the strike by Ferreira.
Ferreira digs a good body shot into Koski's ribs.
A jab from Ferreira misses.
Ferreira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Koski.
Ferreira throwing a counter right hand but Koski manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Koski feints and as Ferreira raises his hands in defense, Koski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Koski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferreira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koski is controlling him. #ES#
Ferreira pushes Koski off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ferreira punishes Koski's body with a nice straight punch.
Ferreira lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Koski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ferreira missing with a left hand there. Koski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koski there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koski looks for a takedown but Ferreira sprawls well.
Koski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koski misses with a hook
and Ferreira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ferreira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koski.
Koski with the counter takedown but Ferreira avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Ferreira. No joy for Koski on that attempt.
Romulo Ferreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Triton Koski.
Koski throws a lazy head kick
and Ferreira counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferreira throws a big shot that misses.
Koski throws a lazy body kick
letting Ferreira counter with a right hand.
Ferreira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ferreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Ferreira as he connects with a hook.
Triton Koski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Ferreira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koski was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferreira.
Ferreira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Koski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferreira throws out the jab.
Ferreira misses the jab.
Koski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ferreira defends it well.
Koski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ferreira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Koski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ferreira's sensitive parts.
Ferreira throws the left hand but Koski avoids the punch easily.
Koski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ferreira moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKoski.
Ferreira defending well as Koski loads up on a big left hand.
Koski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ferreira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferreira goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Koski scores with a nice right hand. #T6#
Ferreira misses with a body shot.
A jab from Ferreira misses.
Koski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ferreira checks a low kick from Koski.
Ferreira misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Ferreira there.
Ferreira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koski.
Koski throws a head kick but Ferreira moves out of range.
Ferreira throws out a loose jab but Koski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferreira throws an overhand right that lands on Koski's shoulder, as Koski tries to avoid the shot.
Koski cracks Ferreira with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ferreira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koski throws a leg kick that misses.
Koski pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T7#
Koski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferreira's waist but Ferreira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koski off to one side.
Koski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ferreira lands a jab.
Ferreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koski misses the jab.
Ferreira slips under a jab from Koski.
Ferreira with a nice cross.
Koski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ferreira's sensitive parts.
Ferreira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferreira throws a hook but Koski avoids it easily.
Koski lands with a right hand.
Ferreira thows a left - swing and a miss! #T8#
Nice uppercut lands for Ferreira. That snapped Koski's head back.
Koski throws a low kick but Ferreira avoids it.
Ferreira throws a shot from downtown. Koski moves away and avoids it.
Koski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koski shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice straight punches there by Ferreira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ferreira.
Koski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ferreira lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A left lands for Ferreira.
Koski slips a straight right by Ferreira.
Koski throws a push kick but Ferreira slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Koski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ferreira wants to stand up but Koski is controlling him. #T9##ES#
Ferreira is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A head punch on the inside from Koski fails to land. #BC2#
Koski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koski shoots and misses
and Ferreira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koski moves away from the strike by Ferreira.
Ferreira avoids the body shot from Koski.
Koski moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Koski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferreira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Koski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ferreira's half guard.
Ferreira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romulo Ferreira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ferreira, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulo Ferreira!

Event: TOF 191
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
A slow jab from Cabrera misses its intended target.
Cabrera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cabrera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Covington throws a sloppy body shot
and Cabrera counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cabrera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cabrera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cabrera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Covington.
Covington takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cabrera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Covington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Cabrera walks into a straight right hand from Covington.
Cabrera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Covington scores with a jab to the body.
Covington wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cabrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Covington.
Cabrera leaves Covington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Covington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Covington swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Heraclio Cabrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Cabrera has Covington up against the cage in a clinch.
Cabrera misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Covington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Covington lands the left hand.
Covington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Covington throws a lazy uppercut
and Cabrera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Covington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Covington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cabrera lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Covington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cabrera walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Covington checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Cabrera clinches.
Covington misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Cabrera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Covington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabrera's elbow. #BC2#
Covington manages to break the clinch.
Covington misses with a wild body shot.
Cabrera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Covington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Covington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cabrera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Heraclio Cabrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Everett Covington.
Donk. Cabrera catches Covington right on the button with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cabrera, as that shot connected.
Covington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cabrera's waist but Cabrera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Covington off to one side.
Covington misses with a wild body shot.
Covington is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cabrera rather than just go for the knockout.#T4##CL#
Cabrera moves into the clinch successfully.
Cabrera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Covington blocking some punches.
Cabrera lands a nice uppercut.
Cabrera pushes Covington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cabrera gets underhooks to prevent Covington's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Covington.
Cabrera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Covington backwards.
Cabrera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Covington.
Cabrera has a couple of punches blocked by Covington.
Covington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cabrera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cabrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Covington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera lands a nice uppercut.
Cabrera misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Cabrera on the inside. #BC#
Cabrera manages to break the clinch. #T5#
Covington has a takedown stuffed.
Everett Covington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Covington throws a combination that misses
and Cabrera counters with a flying knee that drops Covington! Cabrera dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heraclio Cabrera!
Heraclio Cabrera thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Everett Covington had this to say: 'Aw crap!'.

Event: ENIGMA 236
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Asikainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Asikainen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Asikainen misses with an uppercut. Montanti saw that one coming.
Hassan Amir Asikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montanti moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Montanti! But no joy.
Jab from Asikainen.
Asikainen throws a poor cross that misses
letting Montanti counter with a right hand.
Asikainen throws a hook but Montanti blocks it.
Montanti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Montanti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asikainen.
Montanti feints a counter leg kick.
Montanti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Montanti slips a jab from Asikainen.#TD#
Asikainen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Montanti sprawls well initially but Asikainen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Montanti is looking to get back to is feet but Asikainen passes into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asikainen working the body and head with strikes.
Asikainen tries to score with some ground and pound. Montanti controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
Asikainen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Asikainen trying to control the position but Montanti is working away.
The ground and pound from Asikainen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Montanti sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asikainen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Montanti trying to control here. #SUB2#
Montanti looking for submissions off his back.
Asikainen wants to pass the guard but Montanti is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Montanti works his way to full guard. Good work.
Montanti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Asikainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Montanti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Asikainen has managed to get both his arms back between Montanti's legs - danger averted.
Montanti working a defensive guard here.
Asikainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Asikainen 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.
Montanti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Asikainen controls the pace.
Asikainen postures up.
Asikainen postures up in Montanti's guard and throws a big left but Montanti blocks it.
Montanti being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Montanti cracks Asikainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Asikainen ducks under a wild hook from Montanti.
Asikainen misses with a takedown attempt
and Montanti counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Asikainen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Montanti to the ground. Asikainen is now in Montanti's guard.

Montanti scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Asikainen misses with a looping left.
Asikainen tries to bum rush Montanti with a series of wild strikes but Montanti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Montanti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asikainen looks to land a right hand but Montanti moved out of range.
A big right from Asikainen misses.
The fighters circling - Montanti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been informed that Montanti has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Montanti throws a hook to the side of Asikainen's head but Asikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montanti takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Montanti ducks under a wild hook from Asikainen.
Asikainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tommaso Montanti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Asikainen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Asikainen lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Montanti has his feet on Asikainen's thighs here. He's pushed Asikainen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Asikainen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommaso Montanti!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 20
Date: Jan 15, 2025

#R1#
Vinkovic dives in and grabs Marin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marin pushes down on Vinkovic's head and hops out.
Marin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vinkovic fails with the takedown
and Marin counters with a nice body shot.
Vinkovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vinkovic somewhat.
Mighty Marin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hrvoje Vinkovic.
Vinkovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vinkovic misses with a left hand
and Marin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vinkovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marin sprawls well. Marin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vinkovic gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Vinkovic.
Marin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vinkovic misses with a right hand
and Marin counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Vinkovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vinkovic circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Marin rushes Vinkovic and presses him up against the cage.
Vinkovic has a couple of punches blocked by Marin.
Marin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vinkovic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mighty Marin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vinkovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Marin tries to sprawl out of it but Vinkovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vinkovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vinkovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Marin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marin tests Vinkovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vinkovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marin.
Marin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2##TD2#
Marin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vinkovic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vinkovic working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinkovic looking to pass the guard.
Vinkovic wants to control from the top but Marin keeps moving.
Vinkovic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vinkovic throws a strike but Marin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Vinkovic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Marin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Vinkovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vinkovic looking to control. #SUB2#
Marin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vinkovic wants to sweep here but Marin controlling him for the moment. #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.
Vinkovic looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Marin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Marin is pressing down on Vinkovic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vinkovic is holding on for now.
Vinkovic manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marin stays in close to Vinkovic's body and controls the position.
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 Mighty Marin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Marin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Vinkovic scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Marin pushes Vinkovic up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Vinkovic. #BC#
Marin breaks from the clinch.
Mighty Marin is winning the standup battle so far.
Marin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vinkovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vinkovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marin has time to react.
Vinkovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vinkovic avoids the body shot from Marin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinkovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vinkovic lands with a nice combination. Marin backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vinkovic misses with a straight right. #T1#
Marin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vinkovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vinkovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Marin, which made it look bad. #CL#
Marin rushes Vinkovic and presses him up against the cage.
Vinkovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Marin controls his hands.
Vinkovic gets through Marin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Marin breaks the clinch.
Vinkovic goes for a double leg but Marin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marin continues to drive forward.
Mighty Marin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hrvoje Vinkovic.
Vinkovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marin manages to avoid it.
Vinkovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marin tries to clinch there but Vinkovic circles away. #TD2#
Vinkovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinkovic is looking to advance position but Marin won't allow it. #T2#
Vinkovic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vinkovic trying to control the action but Marin is working from the bottom.
Vinkovic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vinkovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vinkovic trying to mount his opponent but Marin defends it.
Vinkovic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Marin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Vinkovic uses his free foot to push down on Marin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Marin.
Vinkovic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marin is looking to escape.
Marin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vinkovic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Vinkovic.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Vinkovic sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinkovic looking to ground and pound but Marin is blocking nicely.
Vinkovic has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Marin's face.
Vinkovic throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Marin because Vinkovic loaded up on that one.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vinkovic cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vinkovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vinkovic lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Marin hang on?
Vinkovic throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Vinkovic trying to control but Marin is having none of it.
Hrvoje Vinkovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vinkovic lands a heavy elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hrvoje Vinkovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Marin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Vinkovic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vinkovic fails with the takedown.
Marin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vinkovic.
Mighty Marin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hrvoje Vinkovic.
Vinkovic blocks a head kick by Marin.
Vinkovic swings for the body but Marin moves out of range.
Vinkovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL#
Marin clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Vinkovic fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marin swings wildly with an uppercut but Vinkovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinkovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marin can't find room to land a body shot as Vinkovic controls the action.
Vinkovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Marin swings wildly with an uppercut but Vinkovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinkovic lands with a light punch inside.
Vinkovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vinkovic wants a takedown but no success here.
Marin is pressed up against the cage. Vinkovic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marin down to the mat. Marin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marin moves in looking to clinch but Vinkovic pushes him off.
Vinkovic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vinkovic scores with a body shot.
Marin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marin jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Vinkovic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Marin on his heels. He'll look to pass Marin's guard now, I'm sure.
Vinkovic trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Marin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vinkovic wants to improve his position but instead Marin has moved into half guard. #T2#
Vinkovic trying to control here. #SUB2#
Vinkovic actively working from the bottom here.
Vinkovic is trying to get back to full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vinkovic is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Vinkovic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marin controlling the action here.
Marin continues to stall.
Marin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vinkovic!
Vinkovic is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vinkovic wants to control but Marin is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hrvoje Vinkovic.
I think Vinkovic 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hrvoje Vinkovic!
After winning the bout, Hrvoje Vinkovic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C381: Shida vs Dewitt
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Knell throws a looping overhand right but Savisto ducks down to avoid it.
Knell has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Knell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Savisto counters with a left to the body.
Savisto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Death Knell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savisto swings widly with a right hand
and Knell counters with a nice uppercut.
Knell looks to throw the jab but Savisto is out of range.
A left and a right from Savisto both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Death Knell has been cut.
Savisto throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Knell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Knell.
Savisto is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knell lands with a right to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Savisto has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savisto is looking to take this one to the mat.
Savisto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knell avoids it.
Knell taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Knell fails to land.
Knell lands with a short shot to the head.
Savisto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knell blocks it with crossed arms.
Savisto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasse Savisto. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Knell pushes Savisto up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Knell gets underhooks to prevent Savisto's takedown attempt.
Knell blocks a body shot from Savisto.
Knell blocks a body shot from Savisto.
Savisto lands with a light punch inside.
Savisto lands with a right to the head.
Knell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Savisto is looking for a takedown.
Savisto has Knell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Knell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Savisto.
Savisto tries to land knees in the clinch but Knell avoids the damage to the body.
Savisto blocking some punches.
Knell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Savisto's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knell. #T2#
Knell tries to work over Savisto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savisto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Savisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knell avoiding damage as Savisto throws knees to the body.
Savisto tries to work over Knell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savisto pushes Knell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savisto presses Knell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Savisto tries a body shot but Knell blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Knell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Savisto's brow.
Knell struggles to land a body shot inside as Savisto controls his hands.
Knell pushes off an throws an elbow but Savisto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Savisto fails to land.
Savisto misses with some punches.
Savisto looking to throw knees to the head but Knell is blocking nicely.
Knell lands an uppercut.
Knell avoiding damage as Savisto throws knees to the body.
Savisto missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knell blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Knell managing to block the knees to the body from Savisto.
Savisto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knell swings wildly with an uppercut but Savisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knell is leaning against Savisto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Savisto is breathing heavily.
Savisto goes for a takedown attempt but Knell pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Savisto tries to keep at a distance but Knell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Savisto has a couple of punches blocked by Knell.
Knell scores with a shot to the side of Savisto's head.
Knell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Knell fails to land.
Knell misses with a punch on the inside.
Knell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Savisto backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knell.
Savisto tries for a takedown. No joy. #T4#
Knell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Savisto can't find room to land a body shot as Knell controls the action.
Knell misses with some punches.
Savisto tries for a takedown but Knell manages to get underhooks.
Savisto has a couple of punches blocked by Knell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knell avoiding damage as Savisto throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Savisto.
Knell misses with some punches.
Savisto lands with a left to the head.
Savisto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savisto blocking some punches.
Knell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knell can't find room to land a body shot as Savisto controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Death Knell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Death Knell's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Knell throws a hook to the side of Savisto's head but Savisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Savisto needs to keep his hands up - Knell had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Savisto moves into the clinch.
Knell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knell throws a head punch that misses.
Knell lands a left hand.
Knell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Savisto backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Savisto as Knell tries to tie him up.
Knell misses with a punch on the inside.
Savisto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knell misses with a punch on the inside.
Savisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Savisto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Death Knell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knell swings wildly with an uppercut but Savisto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knell misses with the head strike. #T1#
Savisto connects with a knee to the head.
Savisto tries a body shot but Knell blocks it.
Knell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Savisto lands a hook that snaps the head of Knell backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knell.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knell. #ROC2#Savisto is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knell.
Oh Savisto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knell pushes off an throws an elbow but Savisto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knell.
Savisto seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch on the inside from Knell fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savisto.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knell.
Knell misses with a body punch.
Savisto is trying to drag Knell to the mat but Knell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knell misses with some punches.
Knell throws a punch but it's blocked by Savisto. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savisto tries to score a body lock takedown but Knell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Savisto backwards.
Knell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knell misses with a punch to the body.
Savisto can't break the clinch.
Come on Knell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD#
Savisto has hold of one of Knell's legs. Knell is fighting the takedown attempt but Savisto gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Knell working for a triangle but Savisto defends it easily.
Knell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savisto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Savisto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Knell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Knell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Savisto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Knell throws his legs up looking for a submission but Savisto uses it to pass to side control.
Knell is looking to regain half guard here but Savisto keeps moving and retains side control.
Savisto scoring with punches and elbows.
Knell is looking for a sweep.
Knell is working to avoid the ground and pound but Savisto connects with a decent elbow. #ROC#Knell is rocked!
Savisto cracks Knell with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Savisto immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Knell is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Savisto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lasse Savisto!
A victorious Lasse Savisto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 190
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Sparr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sparr scores with a hook to the body. Raivo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raivo moves out of range as Sparr strikes.
Sparr connects with a body shot that sends Raivo's belly button to the back.
Sparr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Raivo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sparr dips to his left and cracks Raivo with an uppercut!
Raivo throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Sparr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Raivo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparr scoring with punches from side control.
Sparr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sparr wants to control but Raivo is keeping him busy.
Raivo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sparr has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Raivo is not content to let Sparr control the position.
Sparr lands a few punches from side control.
Raivo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Raivo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sparr wants to control but Raivo is keeping him busy.
Raivo pushes Sparr away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sparr gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sparr lands an elbow.
Sparr trying to control the action but Raivo is working from the bottom.
Sparr cracks Raivo with a big elbow. #T2#
Raivo pushes Sparr away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sparr gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sparr landing strikes.
Raivo pushes Sparr away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sparr gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sparr trying to control the action but Raivo is working from the bottom.
Sparr 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.
Raivo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sparr working the ground and pound.
Sparr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sparr is putting a hurting on Raivo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sparr trying to control the position but Raivo is working away.
Raivo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Raivo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sparr throws an elbow but Raivo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Raivo wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Raivo taking a bit of punishment here - Sparr scoring with strikes. #ES2#
Raivo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Raivo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sparr lands with a good body shot.
Raivo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sparr misses with a right hand
and Raivo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raivo tries to clinch but Sparr is having none of it.
Sparr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Raivo.
Sparr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Raivo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sparr somewhat.
Sparr misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Raivo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparr.
Sparr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sparr jabs Raivo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sparr is looking to wear down Raivo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raivo tries to clinch but Sparr is having none of it.
Sparr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A punch lands to the side of Sparr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sparr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raivo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparr.#T5#
Raivo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raivo misses the jab.
Raivo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raivo. Sparr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Raivo does no damage.
Sparr feinted with a counter takedown.
Sparr cracks Raivo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sparr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sparr tests Raivo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Raivo 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T6#
The fighters circle momentarily. Raivo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Raivo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raivo slips under a jab.
Rabies Raivo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raivo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sparr tries to counter with a takedown but Raivo is quick to defend against it.
Raivo cracks Sparr with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparr slips under a jab.
Sparr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sparr shoots in for a takedown but Raivo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raivo throws a big counter head kick but Sparr avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Sparr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T7#
Raivo throws a low kick but Sparr moves out of range easily.
Sparr tries for a takedown but Raivo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sparr scores with a nice strike.
Sparr lands a nice looking body shot.
Sparr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Raivo has time to react.
Sparr throws a hook but Raivo avoids it easily.
Raivo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sparr misses with a wild body shot.
Sparr misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raivo! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Sparr.
Sparr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Raivo throws a leg kick but Sparr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sparr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T8#
Raivo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparr. #CL2#
Raivo has managed to clinch.
Raivo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sparr backwards.
Sparr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Raivo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Raivo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sparr.
Raivo with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raivo ducks under a wild hook from Sparr.
Raivo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sparr's head.#ROC2#Sparr is rocked!
Raivo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sparr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Raivo thows a leg kick but Sparr checks it #TD#
and Sparr counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T9#
Raivo is looking to stand up but Sparr isn't so interested in that idea.
Sparr wants to control from the top but Raivo keeps moving.
Sparr stops Raivo from standing up.
Sparr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raivo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Raivo's head.
Sparr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Raivo wants to stand and escape but Sparr is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raivo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparr tries to free his leg and advance position but Raivo is retaining full guard.
Sparr is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Sparr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Raivo scores with a hook to the body. Sparr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raivo slips a straight right by Sparr.
Sparr lands a slapping body shot.
Sparr looks to score with a jab to the body but Raivo is just out of range.
Raivo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sparr misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr throws out a loose jab but Raivo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raivo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sparr misses with a wild body shot.
Raivo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Sparr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sparr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raivo can do to turn this around?
Raivo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sparr cracks Raivo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sparr moves away from the strike by Raivo.
Raivo stuns Sparr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raivo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch lands to the side of Raivo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Sparr does it's job there.
Sparr avoids the body shot from Raivo. #T2##TD#
Sparr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Raivo to the ground. Sparr is now in Raivo's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparr cracks Raivo with a solid left hand.
Sparr prevents Raivo from getting back to his feet.
Sparr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sparr trying to control but Raivo is working from the bottom.
Raivo is looking to stand up but Sparr isn't so interested in that idea.
Sparr tries to free his leg and advance position but Raivo is retaining full guard.
Sparr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Raivo's head.
Sparr postures up and lands a big shot to Raivo's brow.
Raivo keeping moving, preventing Sparr from controlling successfully.
Raivo is looking to stand up but Sparr isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Raivo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sparr is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3#
Sparr struggles to land a body shot inside as Raivo controls his hands.
Raivo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raivo gets underhooks to prevent Sparr's takedown attempt.
Raivo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raivo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Sparr.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raivo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raivo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sparr.
Raivo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Raivo misses with the head strike.
Sparr trying to control the position but instead, Raivo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sparr into the cage.#T4##BC2#
Raivo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Raivo lands with a straight right. Sparr didn't see that one coming.
Raivo walks into a straight right hand from Sparr.
A shot to the liver by Raivo. Beautiful body shot.
Sparr looks for a takedown but Raivo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Sparr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparr loads up on a big right hand but Raivo slips the punch.#CL2#
Raivo forces Sparr back against the cage and clinches.#T5#
Raivo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raivo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raivo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raivo misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Raivo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sparr cracks Raivo with a good jab.
Sparr throws a body punch but Raivo moves out of range.
Raivo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#KD2#
Raivo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sparr sprawling to the canvas! Sparr rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Raivo finish him?!
Oh Sparr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sparr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raivo manages to avoid it.
Sparr seems to have got his legs back now.
Raivo misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Raivo.#T6#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raivo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raivo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sparr.
Sparr works Raivo's body with a nice hook.
Raivo connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Sparr covering up! Raivo comes in with a big uppercut and Sparr goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rabies Raivo!
Our winner, Rabies Raivo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SYN 1130 Kamara vs. Harakka
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Rahamies connects with a solid leg kick.
Sprintin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sprintin throws an overhand right that lands on Rahamies's shoulder, as Rahamies tries to avoid the shot.
As Sprintin backs away, Rahamies returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rahamies connects with an inside leg kick.
Rahamies lands a nice shot that snaps Sprintin's head back.
Sprintin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rahamies misses with a straight left.
Rahamies throws a body kick that misses.
Rahamies looks for the body kick but Sprintin saw that one coming.
Sprintin looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahamies is just out of range.
Rahamies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sprintin manages to avoid it.
Rahamies misses with a low kick as Sprintin jumps back.
Sprintin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rahamies uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sprintin.
Rahamies throws a hook but Sprintin avoids it easily.
Sprintin walks into a stiff left hand from Rahamies.
Rahamies misses with a looping right.
Ilari Rahamies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahamies misses with a series of wild punches.
Rahamies changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Rahamies misses with a straight left.
Rahamies swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahamies lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sprintin. Rahamies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rahamies looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rahamies scores with a leg kick.
Rahamies lands a lovely overhand right.
Rahamies stuns Sprintin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rahamies misses with a low kick.
Rahamies scores with a nice strike.
Rahamies misses with a leg kick
enabling Sprintin to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Rahamies. That snapped Sprintin's head back.
Rahamies throws a hook to the side of Sprintin's head but Sprintin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rahamies stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sprintin works the jab nicely.
Rahamies misses with a hook
and Rahamies takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rahamies is looking to chop away at Sprintin's legs.
Rahamies lands a head kick. Sprintin smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T2#
Rahamies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rahamies throws a body shot but no joy.
Rahamies keeps Sprintin at a distance using the push kick.
Rahamies slips under a jab.
Sprintin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sprintin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rahamies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahamies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahamies scores with a hook.
Rahamies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rahamies fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sprintin is out of range.
Rahamies takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rahamies looks to land a left hand but Sprintin moved out of range nicely.
Rahamies is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rahamies.
Sprintin lands with a cross.
Rahamies fakes the leg kick and cracks Sprintin in the body.
Rahamies throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Sprintin scores with a hook to the body. Rahamies takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sprintin takes one to the chin there.
Sprintin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sprintin looks to throw the jab but Rahamies is out of range.
Rahamies looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rahamies rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sprintin counters with a nice uppercut.
Rahamies lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rahamies.
Sprintin jabs at Rahamies's body.
Sprintin misses the shot to the body.
Rahamies cracks Sprintin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rahamies slips a straight right by Sprintin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahamies throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rahamies thows a leg kick but Sprintin checks it
and Sprintin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Rahamies.
Rahamies looks for the body kick but Sprintin saw that one coming.
It seemed like Sprintin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rahamies swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahamies avoids the head kick by Sprintin.
Rahamies lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Sprintin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahamies manages to avoid it.
Rahamies works the jab nicely.
Sprintin thumps Rahamies with a low kick.
Rahamies moves out of range as Sprintin strikes.
Rahamies just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahamies will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sprintin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rahamies looks to land a right hand but Sprintin moved out of range.
Sprintin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahamies.
Sprintin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rahamies throws the left hand but Sprintin avoids the punch easily.
Rahamies just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahamies lands with a nice combination. Sprintin backs away looking to recover.
Rahamies moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rahamies.
Sprintin throws a chopping leg kick but Rahamies manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rahamies slips a straight right by Sprintin.
Rahamies fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sprintin just manages to avoid it.
Rahamies on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilari Rahamies dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sprintin misses with a lunging right hand
and Rahamies counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sprintin thinking.
Sprintin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahamies moves away.
Sprintin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahamies is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sprintin can do to turn this around?
Rahamies lands the left hand.
Sprintin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahamies manages to avoid it.
Sprintin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rahamies scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rahamies stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sprintin.
Rahamies throws a front kick that sends Sprintin stumbling back into the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sprintin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A telegraphed right hand from Sprintin misses the target.
Sprintin avoids a kick to the body.
Sprintin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rahamies's corner calls for a 1-2. Rahamies obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sprintin throws a push kick but Rahamies slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Rahamies wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rahamies.
Rahamies walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rahamies swings for the body but Sprintin moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sprintin.#T1#
Sprintin misses the shot to the body.
Rahamies moves out of range of the strikes.
Rahamies throwing a counter right hand but Sprintin manages to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sprintin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rahamies has got the better of the exchanges.
Rahamies takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rahamies throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sprintin throws a jab when Rahamies was well out of range.
Rahamies missing with a left hand there. Sprintin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sprintin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rahamies on the side of the head.
Sprintin lands with a nice body punch.
Sprintin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rahamies.
Sprintin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rahamies.
Ilari Rahamies is winning the standup battle so far.
Rahamies connects with a looping right hand.
A jab lands there for Rahamies.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sprintin swings widly with a right hand
and Rahamies counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sprintin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Rahamies is rocked!
Sprintin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahamies misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Sprintin throws a hook to the side of Rahamies's head but Rahamies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Rahamies on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Rahamies misses.
Sprintin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rahamies takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rahamies looks to land a body kick but Sprintin moved away.
Rahamies bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rahamies misses with a right hand
and Sprintin counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Rahamies is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sprintin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sprintin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rahamies seems to have got his legs back now.
Rahamies throws a head kick but Sprintin moves out of range.
Sprintin throws a looping overhand right but Rahamies ducks down to avoid it.
Sprintin scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rahamies. Sprintin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Sprintin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rahamies 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.
Sprintin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rahamies sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sprintin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sprintin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sprintin misses with a looping right.#T3#
Sprintin just misses with a punch to the body.
Sprintin lunges at Rahamies with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rahamies's hand.
Sprintin misses with a kick to the body.
Sprintin with a hook.
Sprintin ducks under a wild hook from Rahamies.
Rahamies takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sprintin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sprintin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahamies moves away.
Sprintin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahamies.
Rahamies tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sprintin is able to avoid easily.
Sprintin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sprintin lands a head shot.
Sprintin throws a hook but Rahamies avoids it easily.
Rahamies closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A combination from Rahamies does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahamies misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Sprintin misses. #T4#
Rahamies cracks Sprintin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sprintin.
Good work by Sprintin as he checks the leg kick.
Rahamies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sprintin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good shot there by Rahamies.
Sprintin misses with a shot to the body
and Rahamies counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rahamies. Sprintin does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Sprintin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rahamies tries to land a body kick
and Sprintin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rahamies's knee momentarily.
Rahamies throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sprintin.
Sprintin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rahamies fails to land with a series of punches.
Sprintin misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahamies moves out of range of the strikes.
Sprintin punishes Rahamies's body with a nice straight punch.
Rahamies misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice shot lands for Sprintin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Phil Sprintin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rahamies waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sprintin.
Sprintin misses with a straight left.
Sprintin misses with a hook to the body
enabling Rahamies to counter with a crisp jab.
Rahamies throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sprintin on the side of the head.
Sprintin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rahamies on the side of the head.
Rahamies tries to land a front kick but Sprintin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rahamies rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sprintin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rahamies misses with a looping right.
Sprintin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sprintin throws a front kick aimed at Rahamies's knee but Rahamies avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Rahamies misses the target.
Rahamies throws a big shot that misses.#KD2#
Sprintin lands a big right hand that sends Rahamies crashing to the mat! Sprintin stays standing though and waves Rahamies back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sprintin fakes the body blow, causing Rahamies to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Rahamies goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil Sprintin!
In his post fight interview, Phil Sprintin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TOF 189
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Bayarmaa defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
Jokinen lunges at Bayarmaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bayarmaa's hand. #CUT#It looks like Gan Bayarmaa has been cut.
Bayarmaa scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Bayarmaa.
Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Jokinen misses with a right hand
and Bayarmaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jokinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bayarmaa is looking to slow Jokinen down with leg kicks.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Bayarmaa checks it.
Bayarmaa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Bayarmaa misses with an uppercut
and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Jokinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bayarmaa doesn't seem phased though.
Bayarmaa's corner calls for a 1-2. Bayarmaa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Jokinen has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Bayarmaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bayarmaa scores with a spinning back kick!
Jokinen is looking to slow Bayarmaa down with leg kicks.
Jokinen misses with a combination
and Bayarmaa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bayarmaa thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Jokinen rushes Bayarmaa and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen jumps guard but Bayarmaa stands there with Jokinen around his waist. Jokinen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses.
Jokinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bayarmaa backwards.
Bayarmaa is struggling to control the position.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokinen lands with a right to the head.
Bayarmaa misses with a body punch.
A short right from Bayarmaa on the inside.
Bayarmaa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jokinen misses with some punches. #T3#
Bayarmaa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Jokinen manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Bayarmaa.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bayarmaa - that will leave a mark!
Bayarmaa works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheers as Bayarmaa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jokinen doesn't seem phased though.
Bayarmaa throws a wild body kick that Jokinen sees coming a mile off.#KD2#
Bayarmaa drops Jokinen with a beautiful combination! Jokinen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bayarmaa is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bayarmaa throws a right hand that misses
and Jokinen counters with a low kick, right behind Bayarmaa 's knee.
Bayarmaa throws an off balance right hand
and Jokinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jokinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Bayarmaa swings widly with a right hand
and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand.
Bayarmaa lands a really nice looking cross but Jokinen seems unphased.
Nice body kick from Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa misses with a head kick.
Jokinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bayarmaa misses with a body kick.
Bayarmaa defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
Jokinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jokinen tries to pull guard but Bayarmaa holds him up against the cage and eventually Jokinen drops back down to his feet. #T5##BC#
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jokinen scores with a nice strike.
Bayarmaa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jokinen's hands.
Jokinen looks to throw the jab but Bayarmaa is out of range.
Bayarmaa throws out a counter right but Jokinen avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Bayarmaa.
Jokinen is looking to counter punch.
Jokinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Jokinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bayarmaa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jokinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bayarmaa. #T6#
Bayarmaa tries to land a front kick but Jokinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jokinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jokinen scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Bayarmaa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jokinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Bayarmaa off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bayarmaa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bayarmaa connects with a looping right hand.
Bayarmaa misses with a body punch
and Jokinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bayarmaa misses with a straight right.
Bayarmaa throws a body kick that misses. #T7#
Bayarmaa throws an off balance right hand
and Jokinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Jokinen moves into the clinch successfully.
Bayarmaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Bayarmaa blocks it. #BC#
Jokinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bayarmaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bayarmaa throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jokinen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL#
Jokinen clinches up against the cage.#T8##BC#
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jokinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jokinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jokinen.
Bayarmaa thuds his shin into the meat of Jokinen's side.
Bayarmaa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jokinen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jokinen cracks Bayarmaa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bayarmaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Jokinen.
A head kick misses from Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa circles away from the clinch attempt. #T9#
Bayarmaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jokinen wants to clinch up but Bayarmaa keeps it at a distance.
Bayarmaa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bayarmaa misses with a hook.
Bayarmaa throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Bayarmaa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jokinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jokinen 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. #CUT#That has opened up Gan Bayarmaa's cut even more.
Jokinen connects with a right hand. Bayarmaa shakes it off.
Jokinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bayarmaa. Bayarmaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gan Bayarmaa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gan Bayarmaa's cut.
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#
Bayarmaa moves away from the strike by Jokinen.
Gan Bayarmaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Jokinen.
Bayarmaa throws a lazy head kick
and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand.
Bayarmaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bayarmaa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Bayarmaa moves out of range.
Bayarmaa throws out a counter right but Jokinen avoids it with no problem.
Bayarmaa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayarmaa throws a body kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bayarmaa.
Both fighters circling a little - Bayarmaa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jokinen.
Bayarmaa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bayarmaa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bayarmaa thuds a left hand into Jokinen's body.
Jokinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jokinen blocks a head kick by Bayarmaa.
Jokinen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jokinen tries to clinch but Bayarmaa moves out of range.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBayarmaa.#T2#
Good leg kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen darts in trying to clinch
and Bayarmaa counters with a nice body kick.
Bayarmaa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jokinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jokinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jokinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jokinen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bayarmaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.#T3#
Jokinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bayarmaa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jokinen.
Bayarmaa replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jokinen blocks it well.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bayarmaa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bayarmaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bayarmaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen moves out of range as Bayarmaa throws a body kick.
Jokinen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jokinen duly obliges. #T4#
Jokinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Jokinen clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Bayarmaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bayarmaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bayarmaa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen misses with a straight left.
Jokinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bayarmaa.
Jokinen lands a head shot.#T5#
Bayarmaa lands a leg kick that knocks Jokinen off balance momentarily.
Bayarmaa fakes the leg kick and cracks Jokinen in the body.
Good exchange - Bayarmaa coming out on top.
Bayarmaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Jokinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bayarmaa throws a head kick that half lands.
Bayarmaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bayarmaa sizes up Jokinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bayarmaa throws an off balance right hand
and Bayarmaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T6#
Jokinen tests Bayarmaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jokinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bayarmaa loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
Bayarmaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bayarmaa is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A swing and a miss from Bayarmaa.
Jokinen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A combination from Jokinen does no damage.
Bayarmaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Bayarmaa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T7#
The fighters circling - Jokinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jokinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bayarmaa.
Jokinen looks to land a combination but Bayarmaa avoids it well.
Jokinen checks a leg kick.
Bayarmaa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice jab there from Jokinen. #CUT#The cut above Gan Bayarmaa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Crunch! Bayarmaa slams his shin into Jokinen's torso.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jokinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T8#
Bayarmaa throws a body kick that misses.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick from Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Bayarmaa looks to land a body kick but Jokinen moved away.
A quick step to the side and Jokinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bayarmaa looks to land a body kick but Jokinen moved away.
Bayarmaa is looking to score with low kicks.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Bayarmaa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bayarmaa counters with a low kick, right behind Jokinen 's knee. #T9#
Bayarmaa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jokinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick from Bayarmaa.
A little feinted left hand from Jokinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jokinen sizes up Bayarmaa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jokinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bayarmaa tries to land a body kick
and Jokinen counters with a nice leg kick.
Jokinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bayarmaa misses with a kick to the body.
Jokinen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
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 Digital Jokinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gan Bayarmaa's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jokinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bayarmaa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokinen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bayarmaa! But no joy.
A nice combination there by Bayarmaa.
Jokinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Jokinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bayarmaa tries a body shot but Jokinen blocks it.
Bayarmaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Jokinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayarmaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Digital Jokinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Bayarmaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bayarmaa throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bayarmaa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bayarmaa throws a head kick that misses
and Jokinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Jokinen tries to work over Bayarmaa's front leg with a kick but Bayarmaa checks it.
Bayarmaa misses with an uppercut
enabling Jokinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Bayarmaa misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Jokinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bayarmaa drops his hands momentarily and Jokinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bayarmaa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bayarmaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jokinen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bayarmaa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Jokinen breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Bayarmaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bayarmaa looks to throw the jab but Jokinen is out of range.
A head kick misses from Bayarmaa.
Jokinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jokinen stuns Bayarmaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bayarmaa cracks a nice hook into Jokinen's ribs.
Bayarmaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bayarmaa feints and then cracks Jokinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jokinen down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy body kick from Bayarmaa
and Jokinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3##CL#
Jokinen clinches up with Bayarmaa and pushes him back against the cage.
Bayarmaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jokinen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jokinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bayarmaa backwards.
Jokinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bayarmaa backwards. #BC2#
Bayarmaa breaks from the clinch.
Bayarmaa cracks Jokinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bayarmaa throws out a loose jab but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jokinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Bayarmaa fails to land with a series of punches.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses.
Bayarmaa thinks about the counter body kick.
Bayarmaa misses with a wild body shot.
Bayarmaa walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Jokinen as he connects with a hook.
Jokinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Bayarmaa circles away.
Bayarmaa avoids the head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen moves out of range as Bayarmaa throws a body kick. #T5#
Bayarmaa swinging wildly here.
Jokinen throws a big counter combination but Bayarmaa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big left from Bayarmaa misses.
The fighters circling - Bayarmaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bayarmaa.
A little feinted left hand from Jokinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bayarmaa throws a hook but Jokinen blocks it.
Bayarmaa lands with a nice body kick.
Jokinen tries to clinch but Bayarmaa is having none of it. #T6#
Jokinen wants to clinch.#CL#
Jokinen rushes Bayarmaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Bayarmaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bayarmaa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut
and Bayarmaa counters with a nice body kick. #T7#
Bayarmaa throws a jab when Jokinen was well out of range.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bayarmaa moves away.
Bayarmaa counters with a body kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jokinen blocks a body shot from Bayarmaa.
Bayarmaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bayarmaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jokinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Bayarmaa blocks it.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bayarmaa. #T8#
Bayarmaa tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Bayarmaa back against the cage. #BC2#
Bayarmaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bayarmaa thuds his shin into the meat of Jokinen's side.
Bayarmaa slips a straight right by Jokinen.#CL#
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches.
Jokinen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Bayarmaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for Bayarmaa.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jokinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jokinen tried to counter with a leg kick but Bayarmaa avoided it.
Jokinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T9#
Jokinen tries to clinch there but Bayarmaa circles away.
Despite the aggression on Bayarmaa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jokinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Jokinen clinches.
Jokinen lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Bayarmaa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bayarmaa 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.
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bayarmaa misses with the body kick
and Jokinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut
and Bayarmaa counters with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gan Bayarmaa.
I think Bayarmaa 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gan Bayarmaa!

Event: SMASH: Hun vs Romano
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
Kalske ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kalske slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kalske swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kalske takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kalske throws a body punch but Mettovaara moves out of range.
Mettovaara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Kalske shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mettovaara manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mettovaara 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kalske accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalske distracts Mettovaara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Mettovaara has an active guard here but Kalske has managed to pass into half guard. #T1#
Mettovaara regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kalske.
Kalske trying to control but Mettovaara is working from the bottom.
Kalske wants to pass the guard but Mettovaara is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalske wants to control from the top but Mettovaara keeps moving.
Kalske trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Mettovaara throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kalske escapes and throws Mettovaara's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kalske working the strikes but Mettovaara uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Mettovaara wants to improve his position but Kalske is controlling well.
Kalske wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mettovaara keeps working. #SUB#
Mettovaara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kalske pulls his head out easily.
Kalske thows a huge punch but Mettovaara dodges it nicely. #T3#
Mettovaara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mettovaara.
Kalske trying to control but Mettovaara is working from the bottom.
Mettovaara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kalske.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kalske is looking to work some ground and pound but Mettovaara has wrist control.
Kalske wants to control from the top but Mettovaara keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kalske tries for a takedown but Mettovaara circles away easily
letting Mettovaara counter with a right hand.
Mettovaara wants to clinch.#T4#
Kalske throws a low kick but Mettovaara moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Mettovaara misses the target.
Kalske changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kalske misses with a body punch
and Kalske takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kalske looks to land a left hand but Mettovaara moved out of range nicely.
Mettovaara throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Kalske counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalske thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kalske throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kalske thows a huge punch but Mettovaara dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hjallis Kalske dominated that round.
That's time! Mettovaara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A leg kick checked by Mettovaara.
Mettovaara moves forwards but Kalske connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mettovaara leaves Kalske with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kalske has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mettovaara tries to clinch up but Kalske circles away and keeps his distance.
Kalske tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kalske sizes up Mettovaara with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske throws a low kick but Mettovaara moves out of range easily.
Mettovaara seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kalske swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mettovaara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Mettovaara's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mettovaara shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kalske with the counter takedown but Mettovaara avoids it easily.#T1#
Kalske scores with a jab to the head.
Kalske connects with a body shot that sends Mettovaara's belly button to the back.
Kalske with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mettovaara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mettovaara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mettovaara slaps away a takedown attempt from Kalske, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kalske just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMettovaara.
Mordor Mettovaara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjallis Kalske.#TD2#
Kalske closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kalske scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Mettovaara tries to bench press Kalske off him but Kalske keeps the position.
Kalske fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mettovaara is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kalske connects with a decent elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalske tries to advance position but instead Mettovaara slips a leg back in to half guard.
Kalske is looking to stall here but Mettovaara recovers full guard.
Kalske postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kalske postures up. #T3#
Kalske trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kalske is looking to work some ground and pound but Mettovaara has wrist control.
Kalske scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kalske won't allow Mettovaara to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kalske's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mettovaara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kalske wants to control from the top but Mettovaara keeps moving.
Kalske with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kalske lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kalske trying to control the position from guard on top but Mettovaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Kalske throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kalske landing with the ground and pound.
Kalske missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kalske works over Mettovaara with some ground and pound from guard.
Kalske content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mettovaara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalske wants to pass the guard but Mettovaara is keeping the position.
Kalske loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hjallis Kalske showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kalske checks a leg kick.
Kalske feints the counter takedown.
Mordor Mettovaara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalske tries to work over Mettovaara's front leg with a kick but Mettovaara checks it.
A combination from Mettovaara does no damage.
Mettovaara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mordor Mettovaara is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalske swings widly with a right hand
and Mettovaara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mettovaara loads up on a big right hand but Kalske slips the punch.
Mettovaara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mettovaara misses with a body shot.
Kalske takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kalske shoots in for a takedown but Mettovaara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Kalske looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mettovaara is fending him off so far but Kalske persists. Nope, Mettovaara circles away and we're back to standing.
Kalske with a poor takedown
and Mettovaara counters with a stiff right hand.
Mordor Mettovaara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjallis Kalske.
Kalske throws a shot to the body.
Mettovaara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalske manages to avoid it.
Kalske shoots in looking for a takedown but Mettovaara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kalske's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mettovaara throwing a counter right hand but Kalske manages to avoid it.
Kalske throws a body shot but no joy.
Mordor Mettovaara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Mettovaara misses.
Mettovaara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kalske takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Mettovaara throws out a powerful jab.
Kalske misses with a hook
and Mettovaara counters with a nice uppercut.
Mettovaara takes a swing at Kalske's ribcage but misses.
Kalske throws a hook but Mettovaara avoids it easily.
Kalske fails with the takedown
and Mettovaara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kalske fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mettovaara has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kalske is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mettovaara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #KD#
Mettovaara drops Kalske with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kalske looks back up at him and smiles so Mettovaara waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Kalske is rocked!#T3#
Mettovaara connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Kalske covering up! Mettovaara comes in with a big uppercut and Kalske goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mordor Mettovaara!
Mordor Mettovaara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Denver vs Romanow
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Szabolcs looks to clinch
and Anttonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Balogh Szabolcs has been cut.
Szabolcs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Anttonen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Szabolcs moves away from the strike by Anttonen.
Jab from Anttonen.#CL#
Anttonen clinches up against the cage.
Anttonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Szabolcs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Szabolcs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Szabolcs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anttonen's elbow.
Anttonen is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, Anttonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Szabolcs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anttonen working aggressively here.
Szabolcs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Anttonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szabolcs has a couple of punches blocked by Anttonen.
Anttonen lands an uppercut.
A short right from Szabolcs. #T1#
Anttonen blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Szabolcs on the inside.
A short right from Szabolcs.
Anttonen presses Szabolcs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anttonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Anttonen lands with a light punch inside.
Szabolcs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anttonen backwards.
Szabolcs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anttonen throws a head punch that misses.
Anttonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Szabolcs misses with a punch on the inside.
Anttonen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Szabolcs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Szabolcs fails to land.
Anttonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anttonen misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Szabolcs.
Anttonen lands a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anttonen working aggressively here.
Szabolcs misses with some punches. #BC#
Anttonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2##CL#
Anttonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Anttonen lands a body shot.
Anttonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Szabolcs.
Anttonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Szabolcs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anttonen lands an uppercut.
Szabolcs misses with some punches.
Szabolcs throws a punch but it's blocked by Anttonen.
Szabolcs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anttonen.
Anttonen has a couple of punches blocked by Szabolcs.
Anttonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Szabolcs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anttonen prevents a body shot from Szabolcs.
Anttonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Szabolcs throws a punch but it's blocked by Anttonen.
Anttonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Szabolcss head.
Szabolcs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Anttonens head.
Anttonen blocking some punches.
Szabolcs misses with a punch on the inside.
Szabolcs misses with some punches. #T3#
Anttonen scores with a shoulder strike.
Anttonen blocking some punches.
Anttonen blocks an uppercut.
Szabolcs has Anttonen pressed against the cage, preventing Anttonen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anttonen lands a shot to the body.
Anttonen blocks an uppercut.
Anttonen throws a head punch that misses.
Anttonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Anttonen blocking some punches.
Anttonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Szabolcs throws a punch but it's blocked by Anttonen.
Anttonen lands a right hand.
Anttonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anttonen blocks an uppercut.
Anttonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Anttonen.
A short left from Szabolcs.
A head punch on the inside from Szabolcs fails to land.
A short right from Szabolcs on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anttonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Szabolcs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Szabolcs misses with the head strike. #T4#
Anttonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anttonen blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anttonen.
Anttonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Szabolcs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Szabolcs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anttonen blocks an uppercut.
Anttonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Anttonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anttonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Anttonen works on Szabolcs's body with a couple of short punches.
Anttonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Szabolcs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anttonen blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anttonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anttonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anttonen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Szabolcs has a couple of punches blocked by Anttonen.
Szabolcs working aggressively here.
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 Pallas Anttonen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Balogh Szabolcs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Szabolcs moves to clinch but Anttonen breaks away
and Anttonen counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Szabolcs has closed the distance and engaged Anttonen in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Szabolcs.
Anttonen tries a body shot but Szabolcs blocks it.
Szabolcs has a couple of punches blocked by Anttonen.
Szabolcs working aggressively here.
Szabolcs misses with a punch on the inside.
Szabolcs misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Anttonen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anttonen.
Anttonen tries to work over Szabolcs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Szabolcs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anttonen has a couple of punches blocked by Szabolcs.
Anttonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Szabolcs.
Anttonen misses with the head strike.
Szabolcs misses with a punch on the inside.
Anttonen throws a head punch that misses.
Szabolcs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Szabolcs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anttonen's elbow. #T1#
Szabolcs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anttonen misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Anttonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Szabolcs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Anttonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Szabolcs gets a clinch.
Anttonen can't find room to land a body shot as Szabolcs controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Szabolcs.
Anttonen blocks a body shot from Szabolcs.
Anttonen blocks a body shot from Szabolcs.
Anttonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Szabolcs blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Szabolcs on the inside.
Anttonen working aggressively here.
Anttonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Anttonen fails to land.
Anttonen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Szabolcs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Szabolcs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Szabolcs throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szabolcs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anttonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Szabolcs fails to land.
Szabolcs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Szabolcs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Szabolcs on the inside.
Szabolcs throws a head punch that misses.
Szabolcs scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Szabolcs.
A head punch on the inside from Anttonen fails to land.
Anttonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Szabolcs misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Anttonen.
Szabolcs blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Szabolcs.
Szabolcs tries a body shot but Anttonen blocks it.
Szabolcs tries to throw a body punch but Anttonen avoids it by throwing Szabolcs back against the cage. #T3#
Anttonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anttonen tries to throw a body punch but Szabolcs avoids it by throwing Anttonen back against the cage.
Szabolcs lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Szabolcs.
Szabolcs lands a right hand.
Anttonen throws a head punch that misses.
Szabolcs throws a head punch that misses.
Anttonen blocks an uppercut.
Szabolcs lands a body shot.
A short right from Szabolcs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Szabolcs.
Szabolcs takes a shot to the head.
Szabolcs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anttonen is looking to break free of the clinch but Szabolcs has double underhooks.
Anttonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szabolcs's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Szabolcs fails to land.
Anttonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Szabolcs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Szabolcs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Szabolcs misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anttonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Szabolcs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Szabolcs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Szabolcs is leaning against Anttonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anttonen blocking some punches. #BC#
Anttonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Szabolcs moves into the clinch successfully.
Szabolcs lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anttonen is trying to force a seperation but Szabolcs has the dominant position.
Szabolcs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anttonen misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Anttonen fails to land.
Anttonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anttonen throws a head punch that misses.
Szabolcs misses with a body punch.
Szabolcs swings wildly with an uppercut but Anttonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Szabolcs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Anttonens head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balogh Szabolcs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Balogh Szabolcs's cut.
That's time! Anttonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Szabolcs gets a clinch.
Anttonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Szabolcs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anttonen backwards.
Anttonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Szabolcs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Szabolcs.
Anttonen misses with a punch to the body.
Szabolcs throws a head punch that misses.
Anttonen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Szabolcs or not.
Szabolcs throws a head punch that misses.
Balogh Szabolcs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Szabolcs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anttonen.
Good body shot from Anttonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anttonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anttonen can't find room to land a body shot as Szabolcs controls the action.
Szabolcs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anttonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Szabolcs.
Szabolcs lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Anttonen fails to land.
Szabolcs throws a punch but it's blocked by Anttonen.
A body shot lands from Anttonen.
Anttonen is trying to force a seperation but Szabolcs has the dominant position.
Anttonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Szabolcss head.
Anttonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Szabolcs throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Szabolcs.
Szabolcs lands with a left to the head.
Anttonen blocking some punches.
Szabolcs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anttonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Szabolcs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Szabolcs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anttonen lands an uppercut.
Szabolcs has a couple of punches blocked by Anttonen.
Anttonen misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Anttonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Szabolcs throws a leg kick
and Anttonen counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Szabolcs checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anttonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Szabolcs's head backwards.
We've been told by Anttonen's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Szabolcs tries to clinch there but Anttonen circles away. #CL2#
Szabolcs rushes Anttonen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Szabolcs.
Anttonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Anttonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anttonen scores with a shot to the side of Szabolcs's head.
Anttonen has a couple of punches blocked by Szabolcs.
Anttonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anttonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anttonen tries to break the clinch but Szabolcs is controlling the position.
Anttonen lands a body punch.
Anttonen misses with some punches.
Szabolcs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Szabolcs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Szabolcs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Szabolcs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Szabolcs throws a head punch that misses.
Szabolcs has a couple of punches blocked by Anttonen.
Szabolcs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Szabolcs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anttonen digs a right hand underneath Szabolcs's ribcage. Szabolcs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Szabolcs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Szabolcs can't find room to land a body shot as Anttonen controls the action.
Anttonen lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Anttonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anttonen.
Anttonen is looking to slow Szabolcs down with leg kicks.
Szabolcs tries to clinch up.
Szabolcs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Szabolcs tries to land a leg kick but Anttonen saw it coming and moves away.
Anttonen thumps Szabolcs with a low kick.#T4#
Szabolcs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anttonen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Szabolcs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anttonen tries to bum rush Szabolcs with a series of wild strikes but Szabolcs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Szabolcs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anttonen.
Szabolcs is looking to clinch but Anttonen is avoiding it.
Anttonen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Szabolcs avoids it.
Szabolcs wants to clinch but Anttonen slips to the side
and Anttonen counters with a nice body shot.
Szabolcs tries to clinch up
and Anttonen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Szabolcs instigates a clinch.
Szabolcs has a couple of punches blocked by Anttonen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pallas Anttonen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anttonen 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pallas Anttonen!
After winning the bout, Pallas Anttonen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NYF 97: Perry vs Bird II
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Kemppainen avoids the head kick by Ferguson.
Kemppainen thuds his right hand into Ferguson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kemppainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kemppainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kemppainen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kemppainen scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kemppainen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ferguson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ferguson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Ferguson scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Kemppainen moves into the clinch.
Ferguson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kemppainen misses with some punches.
Kemppainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Kemppainen prevents a body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Chaos Kemppainen has been cut.
Good body shot from Kemppainen.
Kemppainen scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Ferguson breaks from the clinch.
Kemppainen connects with a body shot.
Kemppainen 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.
Ferguson with a jab.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kemppainen defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Ferguson takes a swing at Kemppainen's ribcage but misses.
Kemppainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ferguson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kemppainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Ferguson's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Kemppainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ferguson.
Ferguson slips under a jab.
Ferguson is looking for a counter combo.
Kemppainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kemppainen throws a shot from downtown. Ferguson moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Ferguson misses with a right hand
and Kemppainen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kemppainen moves away from the strike by Ferguson.
Kemppainen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Decent striking displayed by Kemppainen there.
Kemppainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferguson misses with a body punch
and Kemppainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Kemppainen is looking to clinch.
Ferguson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kemppainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ferguson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Kemppainen ducks down to avoid it.
Kemppainen feints a counter leg kick.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kemppainen is just out of range.
Kemppainen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kemppainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kemppainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#Niall Ferguson's cut is getting worse.
Ferguson takes a swing at Kemppainen's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Kemppainen saw that one coming.
Kemppainen throws a counter combo.
A shot to the body from Ferguson misses #KD2#
and Kemppainen counters with a crisp one two that drops Ferguson! Kemppainen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ferguson to his feet! Ferguson is in big trouble!#ROC2#Ferguson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Kemppainen instigates a clinch.
Kemppainen tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chaos Kemppainen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kemppainen moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ferguson.
Kemppainen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Kemppainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kemppainen throws a hook but Ferguson avoids it easily.
Ferguson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kemppainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kemppainen moves away.
Ferguson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#Niall Ferguson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T1#
Ferguson misses with a low kick.
Kemppainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ferguson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ferguson is looking to slow Kemppainen down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Kemppainen closes the distance and pushes Ferguson back into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ferguson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kemppainen lands a right hand.
Kemppainen tries to work over Ferguson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Kemppainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#Jeez, Niall Ferguson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Ferguson is trying to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Kemppainen.
Ferguson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kemppainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kemppainen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ferguson's efforts to push away.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Kemppainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kemppainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kemppainen pushes Ferguson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ferguson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kemppainen lands a shoulder strike.
Kemppainen is working Ferguson over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferguson trying to stall but Kemppainen improves his position. #BC2#
Kemppainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Kemppainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kemppainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ferguson. That did some damage!
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Kemppainen slips the punch.
Kemppainen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ferguson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kemppainen can pounce on him. #CL2#
Kemppainen gets a clinch.
Kemppainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferguson controls his hands.
Kemppainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kemppainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferguson controls his hands.
Ferguson tries to work over Kemppainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kemppainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards. #T4#
Kemppainen lands a body shot.
Kemppainen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ferguson stalling in the clinch but Kemppainen improves position. #BC#
Ferguson manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Kemppainen moves into the clinch.
Kemppainen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ferguson or not.
Kemppainen digs a right hand underneath Ferguson's ribcage. Ferguson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kemppainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kemppainen misses with a body punch.
Kemppainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Niall Ferguson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chaos Kemppainen!
A very excited looking Chaos Kemppainen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TOF 184
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Kulmunki swings for the body but Temple moves out of range.
Temple unleashes a big counter combination but Kulmunki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kulmunki.
Kulmunki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kulmunki.
Temple moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Temple throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kulmunki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kulmunki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temple.
A little feinted left hand from Kulmunki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Temple looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kulmunki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Temple darts in looking for a takedown but Kulmunki gets double underhooks and turns Temple into the cage.
Kulmunki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Temple momentarily.
Kulmunki loads up on a big right hand but Temple slips the punch.
Temple lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulmunki misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Temple counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Temple. #ES#
Kulmunki has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Temple is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kulmunki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Temple's elbow. #T1##BC2#
Temple manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Temple.
Kulmunki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Temple uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kulmunki has time to react.
Kulmunki throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Temple counters with a takedown into side control.
Kulmunki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kulmunki trying to remain calm as Temple controls from the top position.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet but Temple drags him back down.
Kulmunki bucks up and tries to throw Temple off but instead Temple has got his back!
Kulmunki's coaches at FF Forever have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Temple punches the canvas rather than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulmunki is trying to stand back up. #T2##SUB2#
Temple has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temple misses with punches from the back.
Temple is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kulmunki trying to get back to his feet but Temple is in full control for now.
Temple softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Temple softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Temple cracks Kulmunki with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Kulmunki from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Temple controlling the position well here. Kulmunki rolled but Temple kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Temple scores with punches to the body.
Kulmunki is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Temple lands punches and elbows.
Kulmunki trying to get back to his feet but Temple is in full control for now.
Temple is working the ground and pound. Can Kulmunki escape?
Kulmunki prevents Temple from getting a body triangle.
Kulmunki is trying to get back to his feet but Temple has full control of the position and if anything, Kulmunki has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Temple lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Temple lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kulmunki is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Temple lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Kulmunki.
Temple struggling to land strikes to the head as Kulmunki covers up. #T4#
Temple is riding his opponent, not letting Kulmunki buck him off.
Kulmunki is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Temple thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet. #ES#
Kulmunki manages to stand up with Temple still on his back. Eventually Temple drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulmunki tries to land a leg kick but Temple saw it coming and moves away.
Kulmunki misses with a looping right.
Kulmunki clobbers Temple with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Temple changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kulmunki looks to land a right hand but Temple moved out of range.
Temple avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Temple.
Kulmunki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kulmunki lands with an overhand left.#T5##TD2#
Temple closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kulmunki's guard.
Kulmunki is looking to stand back up but Temple counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kulmunki. #REVR#
Kulmunki pushes Temple off looking to stand but Temple dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if Temple is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Temple thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Temple sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kulmunki defending well though.
Kulmunki is staying active underneath Temple, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kulmunki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Temple.
Temple uses his free foot to push down on Kulmunki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kulmunki.
Kulmunki trying desperately to get to his feet. #T6#
Temple working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kulmunki is trying to stand.
Temple landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulmunki wants to try and get back to his feet.
Temple looking to control but Kulmunki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kulmunki trying desperately to get to his feet.
Temple can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kulmunki is looking to escape.
The referee warns Kulmunki that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #SUB2#
Temple with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kulmunki is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T7#
Temple lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Temple has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kulmunki is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Temple trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kulmunki really wants to buck Temple off and get back to his feet.
Temple looking to finish Kulmunki with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kulmunki!
You get the feeling that Kulmunki really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Temple with good strikes from the mount here!
Kulmunki tries to buck Temple off but he can't manage it.
Temple trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kulmunki is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB2#
Temple working for a submission but Kulmunki is keeping him at bay.
Kulmunki wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T8#
Temple landing punches.
Temple sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Temple trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kulmunki tries to buck Temple off but he can't manage it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Temple breaks from Kulmunki's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Temple lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Temple punishing his opponent with strikes. #ES#
Kulmunki bucks Temple off and manages to get back to his feet!
Kulmunki throws a right and a left that Temple avoids nicely.
Temple let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T9#
A good leg kick by Kulmunki.
Kenzo Kulmunki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kulmunki scores with a jab.
Temple keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kulmunki cracks Temple with a good jab.
Kenzo Kulmunki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulmunki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Kulmunki coming out on top.
Temple gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kulmunki.
Kulmunki tries a head kick but it misses.
Kulmunki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kulmunki misses with a straight left.
Temple blocks a leg kick.
Temple doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kulmunki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kulmunki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Temple uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kulmunki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Temple dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kulmunki looks to throw the jab but Temple is out of range.
Kulmunki moves out of range of the strikes.
Kulmunki throws a head kick that misses.
Temple fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kulmunki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Horrible takedown attempt by Temple or perhaps it was just good defense by Kulmunki, which made it look bad.
Kulmunki misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Temple counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Kulmunki manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Temple breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Temple tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulmunki was well out of range. Poor timing from Temple.
Kulmunki swings for the body but Temple moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temple on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Temple takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kulmunki throws a lazy right hand but Temple sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
A nice leg kick from Kulmunki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kulmunki lands a jab to the head.
Temple throws the left hand but Kulmunki avoids the punch easily.
Kulmunki is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Temple.
Kulmunki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Temple tries to counter it with a takedown but Kulmunki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kulmunki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kulmunki throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Temple counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Kulmunki manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temple waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kulmunki.
A low kick from Kulmunki is predictable there #TD2#
and Temple counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Temple prevents Kulmunki from getting back to his feet.
Kulmunki trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Temple content to stall in guard here. #T2##ES#
Kulmunki pushes Temple off and scrambles back to his feet.
Temple keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Temple.
Kenzo Kulmunki is winning the standup battle so far.
Kulmunki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Temple with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kulmunki to score with a decent uppercut.
Kulmunki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Temple on the side of the head.
Temple bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Temple changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kulmunki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Temple fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kulmunki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kulmunki throws a body punch but Temple moves out of range.
Temple throws a lazy uppercut
and Kulmunki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Kulmunki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temple throws out the jab.
Temple lands a jab to the head.
Temple defending well as Kulmunki loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Temple on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Temple checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Temple feints the counter takedown.
Kulmunki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Temple.
A low kick from Kulmunki misses #TD2#
and Temple counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kulmunki won't be happy with that.
Kulmunki is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Temple is controlling him well.
Temple sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kulmunki is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kulmunki tries to escape but Temple is in control. #SUB2#
Temple working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Trent Temple has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kulmunki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
Temple throws a strike aimed at the side of Kulmunki's head but Kulmunki avoids it well.
Temple working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Temple is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kulmunki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Temple working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Temple in side control, throwing shots but Kulmunki defends.
Kulmunki is trying to get back to his feet.
Kulmunki bucks up and tries to throw Temple off but instead Temple has got his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulmunki is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Temple lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Kulmunki.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Temple controlling the positon.#T5##SUB2#
Temple looking to break Kulmunki's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kulmunki remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Temple will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#ES#
Kulmunki manages to stand up with Temple still on his back. Eventually Temple drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Temple darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kulmunki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kulmunki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kulmunki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Temple drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kulmunki defends it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kulmunki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Temple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Temple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kulmunki defending well as Temple loads up on a big left hand.
Temple throws a body punch but Kulmunki moves out of range.
Temple ducks under a wild hook from Kulmunki.
Temple drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kulmunki defends it well.#T6#
Kulmunki throws a low kick but Temple moves out of range easily.
Kulmunki throws a right hand that misses
and Temple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Kulmunki coming out on top.
Kulmunki misses with an uppercut. Temple saw that one coming.
Temple staying out of range there.
Kulmunki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Temple throws a looping overhand right but Kulmunki ducks down to avoid it.
Kulmunki misses with a looping right.
Kulmunki misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Temple counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet but Temple is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Temple stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulmunki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Temple prevents Kulmunki from getting back to his feet. #T7#
Temple trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulmunki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Temple won't allow Kulmunki to get back to his feet.
Temple slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Temple won't allow Kulmunki to get back to his feet.
Temple trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulmunki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Temple scoring with some ground and pound. #ES#
Kulmunki scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kulmunki slaps away a takedown attempt from Temple, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kulmunki throwing a counter right hand but Temple manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Temple 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T8#
Kulmunki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kulmunki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Temple counters with a stiff right hand.
Temple slips under a jab from Kulmunki.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kulmunki. That's going to slow Temple down.
Temple swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kulmunki.
Kulmunki looks to land a left hand but Temple moved out of range nicely.
Kulmunki looks to throw the jab but Temple is out of range.
Temple with the counter takedown but Kulmunki avoids it easily.
Temple moves out of range as Kulmunki strikes.
Temple drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kulmunki defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kulmunki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kulmunki throws a looping overhand right but Temple ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Temple's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kulmunki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Temple avoids the head kick by Kulmunki.
Temple is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T9#
Temple throws a good cross that connects.
Temple bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Temple misses.
Temple throws a body punch but Kulmunki moves out of range.
Temple ducks under a wild hook from Kulmunki.
Temple tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulmunki was well out of range. Poor timing from Temple.
Kulmunki lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kulmunki works the jab nicely.
Kulmunki thows a leg kick but Temple checks it #TD2#
and Temple counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Temple.

Kulmunki has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Temple is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Temple stalling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temple goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kulmunki prevents it.
Kenzo Kulmunki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Temple.
Kulmunki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Kulmunki breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenzo Kulmunki dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Temple tests Kulmunki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kulmunki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Temple's hands.
A punch lands to the side of Temple 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kulmunki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Temple counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Kulmunki is predictable there #TD2#
and Temple counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Kulmunki pushes Temple off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulmunki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Temple throws out a loose jab but Kulmunki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulmunki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Temple.
Temple swings for the body but Kulmunki moves out of range.
Temple looks to score with a jab to the body but Kulmunki is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kulmunki misses the target.
Temple throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Temple has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
A jab from Kulmunki does it's job there.
Temple scores with a jab to the body.
Temple misses with an uppercut.
Kulmunki is looking to counter punch.
Kulmunki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kulmunki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Temple defending well as Kulmunki loads up on a big left hand.
Kulmunki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Temple's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Temple ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Temple tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Temple tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulmunki was well out of range. Poor timing from Temple.
Kulmunki throws a head kick but Temple moves out of range.
Kulmunki throws a looping overhand right but Temple ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Temple uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki thows a leg kick but Temple checks it #TD2#
and Temple counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Kulmunki pushes Temple off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temple wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Temple uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kulmunki.
Nice jab there from Kulmunki.
Temple scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kulmunki thows a leg kick but Temple checks it #TD2#
and Temple counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kulmunki is not content to let Temple control the position.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Kulmunki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Temple scores with a couple of nice shots.
Temple stops Kulmunki from getting back to his feet.
Kulmunki is trying to escape back to his feet but Temple uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Temple in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kulmunki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Temple has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Temple wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulmunki keeps working. #ES#
Kulmunki sneaks out the side door and pushes Temple away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kulmunki throws a body shot but no joy.
Temple is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kulmunki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Temple was well out of range. Poor timing from Kulmunki.
And Temple tries to counter it with a takedown but Kulmunki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Temple uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kulmunki.
And Temple tries to counter it with a takedown but Kulmunki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Temple cracks Kulmunki with an open hand slap.#T4#
Kulmunki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Temple avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Temple bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Temple lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulmunki throws a looping overhand right but Temple ducks down to avoid it.
Temple tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kulmunki misses with a straight left.
Temple feints the counter takedown.
A nice leg kick from Kulmunki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Temple misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulmunki.
Temple cracks a nice hook into Kulmunki's ribs.
Temple moves out of range of the strikes.
Temple looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kulmunki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Temple manages to avoid it.
Temple keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kulmunki.#T5#
Kulmunki misses the jab.
Temple changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Temple avoids the head kick by Kulmunki.
Kulmunki connects with a high kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kulmunki. That's going to slow Temple down.
Kulmunki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Temple looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kulmunki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kulmunki misses with an uppercut. Temple saw that one coming.
Temple takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kulmunki misses with a hook
and Kulmunki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulmunki throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Temple counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Temple postures up and lands a big shot to Kulmunki's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES#
Kulmunki wriggles free and stands up. #T6#
Temple lands a nice shot that snaps Kulmunki's head back.
A swing and a miss from Temple.
Kulmunki misses the shot to the body.
Kulmunki throws a hook to the side of Temple's head but Temple sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kulmunki misses with a straight left.
Temple closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Temple looks to land a left hand but Kulmunki moved out of range nicely.
Kulmunki is looking to score with low kicks.
Temple slips under a jab from Kulmunki.
Temple with the counter takedown but Kulmunki avoids it easily.
Temple avoids the body shot from Kulmunki.
Temple feints the counter takedown.#T7#
Kulmunki throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Temple decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kulmunki's guard.

Kulmunki uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kulmunki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kulmunki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Temple.
A head kick misses from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki throws a front kick aimed at Temple's knee but Temple avoids it well.
Kulmunki throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Temple decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kulmunki's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulmunki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Temple.
Temple throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kulmunki wants to stand up but Temple is controlling him.
Temple works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kulmunki won't allow Temple to pass to mount. #T8#
Kulmunki looks like he's trying to stand up.
Temple is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Temple prevents Kulmunki from standing back up. #ES#
Kulmunki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kulmunki throws out a leg kick but Temple moves out of range and Kulmunki only half commits.
Temple fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kulmunki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Temple takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Temple stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kulmunki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Temple.
Temple changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A low kick from Kulmunki misses #TD2#
and Temple counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T9#
Temple prevents Kulmunki from standing back up.
Temple wants to control but Kulmunki is keeping him busy.
Kulmunki is trying to stand.
Kulmunki pushes Temple off but Temple dives into side control.
Temple wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulmunki keeps working.
Kulmunki pushes Temple away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Temple gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kulmunki is not content to let Temple control the position.
Kulmunki is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

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 Kenzo Kulmunki.
I think Kulmunki 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kenzo Kulmunki!
Kenzo Kulmunki retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Kenzo Kulmunki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C374: Queiroz vs Duran
Date: Dec 22, 2024

#R1#
Savisto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blank let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Blank swings for the body but Savisto moves out of range.
Savisto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blank throws a shot to the body.
Savisto tries to clinch there but Blank circles away.
Savisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Savisto has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Savisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blank lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Savisto circles away quickly and effectively.
Blank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savisto.
Blank moves out of range of the strikes.
Savisto throws the left hand but Blank avoids the punch easily.
Blank wants to counter with a clinch but Savisto pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savisto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blank doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Savisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blank.
A jab lands there for Savisto.#TD#
Savisto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1#
Blank pulls Savisto in close to prevent any damage.
Savisto preventing the sweep.
Savisto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Savisto wants to control from the top but Blank keeps moving.
Blank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savisto is one step ahead there. #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#
Savisto is posturing up here but Blank has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Savisto tries to roll out but it's too tight and Savisto has to tap! Slick submission there by Blank!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Blank!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Blank thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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