Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: C296: Marley vs Lehto II
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Marley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lehto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lehto just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley moves in looking to clinch but Lehto pushes him off.
Lehto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A quick step to the side and Marley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lehto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Marley throws a jab when Lehto was well out of range.
Marley lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lehto takes a step back to recover.
Lehto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lehto looks to score with a jab to the body but Marley is just out of range.
Marley throws an off balance right hand
and Lehto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Ezekiel Marley has been cut.
Marley connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Marley darts in trying to clinch
and Lehto counters with a right hand to the body.
Lehto throws the kick towards the body but Marley avoids it.
A big right from Marley misses.
A little jabbing left from Lehto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lehto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marley lands with a straight right. Lehto didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Marley feints and then cracks Lehto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lehto down.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Marley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lehto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lehto walks into a stiff left hand from Marley.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lehto. Marley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marley thinks about countering with a body kick.
Marley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lehto 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.
Marley misses with a straight right. #T4#
Marley misses with a shot to the body
and Lehto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marley thinking.
Marley slips a straight right by Lehto.
Lehto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lehto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marley rather than just go for the knockout.
Lehto throws a sloppy body shot
and Marley finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Marley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Marley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been told by Marley's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lehto misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Marley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Marley's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Marley!
Marley lands a nice looking body kick.
Marley is looking to clinch but Lehto is avoiding it.
Lehto throws out a counter right but Marley avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Marley misses its intended target.
Lehto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto looks to score with a jab to the body but Marley is just out of range.
Marley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Marley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lehto in his tracks.
A left lands for Marley.
Lehto swings widly with a right hand
and Marley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Lehto misses
and Marley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marley misses with a body kick.
Lehto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lehto staying out of range there.
Marley swings widly with a right hand
and Lehto counters with an inside leg kick.
Ezekiel Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Marley.
Lehto slips under a jab.
Lehto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Marley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lehto's sensitive parts.
Lehto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marley connects with a body shot that sends Lehto's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lehto misses the shot to the body.
Marley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Marley with a nice calf kick.
Marley scores with a spinning back kick!
Marley misses with a kick to the body
and Lehto counters with a straight right hand.
Lehto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Lehto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lehto can do to turn this around?#T4#
Lehto moves away from the strike by Marley.
Lehto misses with a body punch
and Marley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marley lands a glancing blow to the side of Lehto's head.
Marley throws a hook to the side of Lehto's head but Lehto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lehto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lehto tries to land a body kick
enabling Marley to counter with a crisp jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lehto 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.
Marley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Marley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Marley'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.#R3#
Marley is looking to clinch.
A combination from Lehto does no damage.
Marley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marley connects with a single shot there.
Lehto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marley manages to avoid it.
Marley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lehto swings for the body but Marley moves out of range. #T1#
Marley misses with the body kick
and Lehto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lehto needs to keep his hands up - Marley had a free shot at his head there.
Marley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lehto misses with a wild body shot.
Lehto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lehto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Lehto might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Marley has got the better of the exchanges.
Marley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Lehto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marley fakes the leg kick and cracks Lehto in the body.
Marley lands a nice hook to Lehto's body. Lehto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lehto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marley.
Marley misses with a hook
and Lehto counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marley misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lehto! But no joy.#T3#
Marley lunges at Lehto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lehto's hand.
Marley tries to clinch but Lehto is having none of it.
Lehto throws a counter combo.
Marley lands a jab to the head.
Lehto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lehto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lehto needs to keep his hands up - Marley had a free shot at his head there.#T4##CL#
Marley rushes Lehto and presses him up against the cage.
Marley throws a head punch that misses.
Marley misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Lehto misses with a body punch.
Lehto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marley.
Marley misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Marley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lehto blocks an uppercut.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marley avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marley struggles to land a body shot inside as Lehto controls his hands.
Marley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lehto.
Marley misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Lehto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marley's corner calls for a 1-2. Marley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Marley clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Marley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Marley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lehto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marley throws a poor cross that misses
and Lehto counters with a three punch combo that has Marley backing up. Marley nods at Lehto to acknowledge the strikes.
Marley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lehto on the side of the head.
Lehto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lehto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto defending well as Marley loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Lehto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marley moves forwards but Lehto connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
A punch combination from Lehto misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Marley misses the target.
Marley darts in trying to clinch
and Lehto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marley thinking.
Marley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lehto avoids the body shot from Marley. #T2#
Lehto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lehto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A leg kick checked by Lehto.
Lehto looks to land a right hand but Marley moved out of range.
Marley avoids the body shot from Lehto.
Marley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Marley.
Lehto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marley.
Marley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lehto replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Marley blocks it well.
Marley delivers a nice body kick.
Marley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lehto if he has to take too many more of those.
Lehto is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A low kick lands for Marley. #T4##CL#
Marley rushes Lehto and presses him up against the cage.
Lehto working hard to break the clinch.
Lehto is looking to break free of the clinch but Marley has double underhooks.
Marley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marley presses Lehto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marley lands a body shot.
Marley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Marley.
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!
Marley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lehto.
Nice body punch from Marley.
Marley working Lehto over with knees to the body.
Marley lands a hook that snaps the head of Lehto backwards.
Marley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lehto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Marley had his way with Charon Lehto in that round.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Marley's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Marley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lehto in his tracks.
Charon Lehto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lazy body kick from Marley
and Lehto counters with a nice uppercut.
Marley misses with an uppercut. Lehto saw that one coming.
Nice body kick from Marley.
Marley throws a lazy right hand but Lehto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Lehto misses with a left hand
and Marley counters with a left to the body.
Marley throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Marley takes the fight into the clinch.
Marley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lehto is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A shot in the inside from Marley.
Marley tries to work over Lehto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lehto.
Lehto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lehto or not.
Marley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lehto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
Marley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Marley.
Lehto takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lehto backwards.
Marley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Marley lands a shoulder strike.
Marley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Marley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lehto backwards.
Marley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marley digs a right hand underneath Lehto's ribcage. Lehto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Lehto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lehto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters circling a little - Marley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Marley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marley - that will leave a mark!
Marley lands a nice shot to the body.
Marley thuds his right hand into Lehto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Marley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lehto prevents a body shot from Marley.
Lehto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lehto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marley goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Lehto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lehto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lehto tries to throw a body punch but Marley avoids it by throwing Lehto back against the cage.
Lehto tries to land knees in the clinch but Marley avoids the damage to the body.
Lehto lands a shoulder strike.
Marley tries to land knees in the clinch but Lehto avoids the damage to the body.
Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lehto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marley lands with a left to the head.
Marley throws a punch but it's blocked by Lehto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Marley fails to land. #BC2#
Lehto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marley delivers a nice body kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:45
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekiel Marley!
Ezekiel Marley retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Ezekiel Marley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TOF 102
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Clubber finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Parkkinen tries to clinch but Clubber is having none of it.
Bahamut Parkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Clubber.#CUT#It looks like Bahamut Parkkinen has been cut.
Parkkinen lands a nice hook to Clubber's body. Clubber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clubber looks to throw the jab but Parkkinen is out of range.
Parkkinen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Parkkinen moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Parkkinen moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Parkkinen - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Clubber.
I was talking to Clubber's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Clubber scores with a shoulder strike.
Parkkinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clubber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parkkinen blocking some punches. #BC#
Clubber breaks the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Parkkinen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Parkkinen closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Parkkinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Clubber tries to land knees in the clinch but Parkkinen avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Clubber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clubber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parkkinen manages to avoid it.
Clubber just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Parkkinen has closed the distance and engaged Clubber in a clinch.
Parkkinen has Clubber pressed against the cage.
Parkkinen tries a body shot but Clubber blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Parkkinen.
Clubber has a couple of punches blocked by Parkkinen.
Parkkinen misses with a body punch.
A short right from Parkkinen. #CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Clubber has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Parkkinen.
Parkkinen misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Parkkinen.
Parkkinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clubber backwards.
Parkkinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clubber misses with a punch on the inside.
Parkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Parkkinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clubber backwards. #T2#
Parkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Clubber controls his hands.
Clubber lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parkkinen.
Clubber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parkkinen lands with a left to the head.
Clubber tries a knee to the head but Parkkinen blocks it.
Clubber swings wildly with an uppercut but Parkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Clubber controls the action. #BC2#
Parkkinen breaks the clinch.
Parkkinen is looking to clinch but Clubber is avoiding it.
Parkkinen wants to clinch but Clubber slips to the side
and Parkkinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clubber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parkkinen. Clubber does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Parkkinen has Clubber up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Parkkinen breaks from the clinch.
Clubber closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Nice uppercut there from Parkkinen.
Parkkinen wants to clinch but Clubber slips to the side
and Clubber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clubber throws a right and a left that Parkkinen avoids nicely.
Clubber looks to score with a jab to the body but Parkkinen is just out of range.
Clubber takes one to the side of the head.
Parkkinen with a nice calf kick.
Clubber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parkkinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parkkinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Clubber throws a sloppy head kick and Parkkinen moves out of range easily.
Clubber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clubber throws a front kick aimed at Parkkinen's knee but Parkkinen avoids it well.
Clubber misses with the combination. #T4#
Parkkinen tries to clinch up
letting Clubber counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clubber avoids a kick to the body.
Clubber connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Clubber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clubber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parkkinen fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Parkkinen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clubber, pushing him back against the cage.
Parkkinen takes a shot to the head.
Clubber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clubber looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Parkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Clubber controls the action.
Clubber with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Parkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clubber's elbow. #BC#
Clubber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T5#
Clubber takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Clubber moves forwards but Parkkinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Clubber on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL2#
Parkkinen clinches up against the cage.
Clubber throws a head punch that misses.
Parkkinen digs a right hand underneath Clubber's ribcage. Clubber let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Clubber scores with a shoulder strike.
Parkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Clubber lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Parkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parkkinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clubber prevents a body shot from Parkkinen.
Clubber lands with a light punch inside.
Clubber scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clubber working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Clubber has a couple of punches blocked by Parkkinen.
Clubber tries to circle away but Parkkinen has him pinned against the cage.
Parkkinen is struggling to control the position.
Parkkinen is trying to maintain a safe position but Clubber gets an underhook and turns Parkkinen into the cage.#T6#
Parkkinen blocks an uppercut.
Parkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Clubber controls the action.
Clubber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clubber with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Parkkinen lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Clubber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Parkkinen.
A solid body kick from Parkkinen.
Clubber is breathing heavily.
Parkkinen connects with a leg kick.
Parkkinen lands with a nice body kick.
Clubber punishes Parkkinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Parkkinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Parkkinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T7#
Clubber tries a head kick but it misses.
Parkkinen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Clubber will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Parkkinen stuns Clubber with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A left lands for Parkkinen.
Parkkinen tries to clinch up but Clubber circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Parkkinen instigates a clinch.
Parkkinen stalling.
Parkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clubber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parkkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Clubber backwards.
Parkkinen is working Clubber over against the cage.
Parkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Clubber controls his hands.
Parkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Clubber controls the action.
Parkkinen misses with a body punch.
Clubber throws a punch but it's blocked by Parkkinen. #BC#
Clubber manages to break the clinch. #T8#
Parkkinen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Clubber misses with a hook to the body
and Parkkinen counters with a body kick that stops Clubber in his tracks momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parkkinen stuns Clubber with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Parkkinen throws a head kick that half lands.
Clubber misses with an uppercut.
Parkkinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Parkkinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Parkkinen clinches up against the cage.
Clubber throws a head punch that misses.
Clubber tries to throw a body punch but Parkkinen avoids it by throwing Clubber back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Parkkinen.
Parkkinen misses with a body punch.
Clubber tries to land a knee to the head but Parkkinen blocks with his arms.
Clubber tries to break free but Parkkinen pushes him back against the cage.
Parkkinen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Clubber up against the cage.#T9#
Clubber misses with a knee to the head.
Parkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Clubber controls the action.
Parkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Parkkinen pushes Clubber back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Parkkinen tries a body shot but Clubber blocks it.
Parkkinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clubber tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Parkkinen manages to break the clinch.
Parkkinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clubber's hands.#CUT2#Jimmy Clubber's cut is getting worse.
Clubber has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clubber there as he acknowledges the shot.
Parkkinen wants to clinch up but Clubber keeps it at a distance.
Parkkinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Parkkinen closes the distance and clinches.
Clubber tries to land knees in the clinch but Parkkinen avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Clubber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bahamut Parkkinen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Clubber takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clubber swats away the attempt to clinch by Parkkinen.
Parkkinen with a nice calf kick.
Sloppy strikes from Clubber. Those never looked like landing.
Parkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jimmy Clubber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Parkkinen. Those never looked like landing.
Clubber is looking to counter punch.
Clubber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parkkinen circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Clubber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parkkinen manages to avoid it.
Parkkinen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Clubber throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Parkkinen takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Clubber throws a punch but it's blocked by Parkkinen.
Clubber tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parkkinen digs a right hand underneath Clubber's ribcage. Clubber let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Parkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Clubber controls his hands. #BC2#
Parkkinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parkkinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Clubber does no damage. #CL2#
Parkkinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Clubber throws a punch but it's blocked by Parkkinen.
Parkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
Parkkinen tries to work over Clubber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Parkkinen.
Bahamut Parkkinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Parkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clubber's elbow.
A body shot lands from Parkkinen.
Parkkinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Parkkinen tries to work over Clubber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parkkinen presses Clubber against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Parkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clubber blocks a body shot from Parkkinen.
Parkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Clubber controls his hands.
Parkkinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parkkinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clubber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Parkkinen as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Parkkinen.
A left hand lands to the body for Parkkinen.
Parkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Parkkinen misses with a body punch.
Parkkinen tries to work over Clubber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parkkinen scores with a hook to the body.
Parkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Clubber avoids it by throwing Parkkinen back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Parkkinen.
Nice body punch from Parkkinen.
A shot in the inside from Parkkinen.
Parkkinen is looking to control Clubber's arms but Clubber gets an underhook and turns him. Now Parkkinen has his back to the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Parkkinen.
Parkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clubber's elbow.
Parkkinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Parkkinen lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Parkkinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That kick from Parkkinen tenderised Clubber's leg. Clubber is trying to keep his angry face on.
A shot to the liver by Parkkinen. Beautiful body shot.
Clubber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parkkinen moves in looking to clinch but Clubber pushes him off.
A counter left hand to the body from Clubber misses its target.
Parkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Clubber is just out of range.#CL2#
Parkkinen clinches with his opponent.
Clubber wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clubber throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Parkkinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Parkkinen forces Clubber back against the cage and clinches.
Clubber working aggressively here.
Parkkinen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Clubber up against the cage.
Parkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Clubber avoids it by throwing Parkkinen back against the cage. #T4#
Parkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clubber lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parkkinen backwards.
Clubber blocks a body shot from Parkkinen.
Clubber looking to throw knees to the head but Parkkinen is blocking nicely.
Clubber keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Parkkinen's efforts to push away.
Parkkinen blocks an uppercut.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clubber.
Clubber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Clubber. #BC#
Clubber breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Parkkinen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Clubber throws a combination that misses
and Parkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clubber stalks Parkkinen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Parkkinen's face. Parkkinen staggers backwards, shaken.
Parkkinen digs a good hook to Clubber's body. #T5#
Clubber misses with a lunging right hand
and Parkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Clubber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bahamut Parkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parkkinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clubber moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clubber is looking to counter punch.
Parkkinen scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Parkkinen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Clubber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clubber digs a right hand into Parkkinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Parkkinen's gas tank.
Clubber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parkkinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Parkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clubber's elbow.
Parkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Clubber controls his hands.
Clubber misses with a punch to the body.
Clubber looking to throw knees to the head but Parkkinen is blocking nicely. #T6#
Clubber works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Parkkinen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Clubber misses with a knee to the head.
Parkkinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Clubber.
Clubber prevents Parkkinen from breaking the clinch.
Parkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Clubber controls his hands.
Parkkinen blocking some punches.
Clubber lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Clubber breaks from the clinch.
Parkkinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clubber looks to score with a jab to the body but Parkkinen is just out of range.
Parkkinen tries to clinch up.
It looked like Clubber was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Parkkinen.
Parkkinen lands a leg kick that knocks Clubber off balance momentarily.
Clubber misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Parkkinen pushes Clubber up against the cage in a clinch.#T7##BC#
Clubber breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Parkkinen.
Danga de danga de dang - Parkkinen scores with a four punch combination!
Parkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parkkinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Parkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clubber moves away.
Clubber attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Parkkinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parkkinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clubber throws a body shot but no joy.
Clubber takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T8#
Parkkinen scores with a nice right hand.
Parkkinen looks to land a right hand but Clubber moved 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!
Clubber connects with a single shot there.
Parkkinen avoids the body shot from Clubber.
Clubber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parkkinen.
Parkkinen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Clubber blocks a head kick by Parkkinen.
Parkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clubber.
Parkkinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clubber stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Parkkinen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL2#
Parkkinen pushes Clubber up against the cage in a clinch.
Parkkinen tries a body shot but Clubber blocks it.
Clubber lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Parkkinen. #T9#
Parkkinen tries to work over Clubber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clubber is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parkkinen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Parkkinen. #BC#
Clubber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parkkinen thows a body kick. Clubber tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Parkkinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Parkkinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Parkkinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Clubber is looking to wear down Parkkinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Parkkinen misses with a kick to the body.
Clubber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clubber scores with a hook.#CUT#That has opened up Bahamut Parkkinen's cut even more.
Clubber misses with a straight left.
Clubber blocks a head kick by Parkkinen.
Parkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clubber.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bahamut Parkkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Parkkinen. Clubber shrugs it off though.
Parkkinen takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Parkkinen gets a clinch.
Parkkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Parkkinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parkkinen throws a front kick that sends Clubber stumbling back into the cage.
Clubber swats away the attempt to clinch by Parkkinen.
Clubber connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parkkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clubber throws out the jab.
Clubber walks into a jab.
Parkkinen defending well as Clubber loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Clubber takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Parkkinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Parkkinen takes a swing at Clubber's ribcage but misses.
Clubber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parkkinen connects with a body shot that sends Clubber's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Clubber crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Parkkinen - the referee stops the clock and Clubber gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Parkkinen. Clubber manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2#
Parkkinen moves into the clinch.
Parkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Clubber.
Clubber lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Clubber.
Clubber blocks a body shot from Parkkinen.
Parkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Parkkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Clubber. #T2#
Parkkinen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Clubber lands an elbow inside.
Parkkinen is looking to break free of the clinch but Clubber has double underhooks.
A short right from Clubber.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clubber landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Clubber lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Clubber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clubber takes a swing at Parkkinen's ribcage but misses.
Clubber tries a head kick but it misses.
Parkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #KD#
Clubber lands a left and a right that send Parkkinen crashing to the mat, dazed. Clubber thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Parkkinen is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Clubber. Beautiful body shot.
Parkkinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Clubber finish him?
Clubber scores with a shot to the body.
Clubber lands a right hook to the body.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Clubber knocks Parkkinen out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimmy Clubber!
Jimmy Clubber really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Honest Apparel ($30 SPECIAL ALL T-Shirts!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: DMMA 308 Brown vs Kwong
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Pervitin slips under a jab from Masamba.
Masamba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pervitin.
Masamba throws an off balance right hand
and Masamba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Lutalo Masamba has been cut.
Lutalo Masamba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masamba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masamba with a jab.
Masamba wants to land a leg kick but Pervitin is out of range.
Masamba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Pervitin.
Pervitin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Pervitin.
Pervitin checks the leg kick.#T1#
Masamba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pervitin moves away.
Pervitin slips under a jab from Masamba.
Masamba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pervitin scores with a nice right hand.
Masamba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pervitin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Pervitin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pervitin misses the jab.
Pervitin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pervitin ducks under a wild hook from Masamba.
Pervitin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Masamba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pervitin on the side of the head.
Masamba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Masamba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pervitin looks to score with a jab to the body but Masamba is just out of range.
Masamba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pervitin ducks right into an uppercut from Masamba.
Masamba staying out of range there.
Masamba connects with an inside leg kick.
Pervitin feints and then cracks Masamba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Masamba down.
Masamba lands a jab.#T3##TD#
Pervitin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pervitin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pervitin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pervitin thows a huge punch but Masamba dodges it nicely.
Pervitin trying to mount his opponent but Masamba defends it.
Masamba is looking to improve his position.
Pervitin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Masamba's head.
We've been hearing that Pervitin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
Pervitin trying to mount his opponent but Masamba defends it.
Pervitin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Masamba tries to roll over but Pervitin keeps him under control.
Masamba 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masamba has hold of Pervitin's hands but Pervitin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pervitin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Masamba taking some punishment here, with Pervitin in his half guard.
Pervitin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Masamba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pervitin scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pervitin thows a huge punch but Masamba dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lutalo Masamba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lutalo Masamba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Donk. Pervitin catches Masamba right on the button with a cross.
Masamba scores with a nice head shot.
Masamba scores with a decent looking hook.
Masamba misses with a body shot
and Pervitin counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Masamba is rocked!
Pervitin fakes the body blow, causing Masamba to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Masamba goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mr Pervitin!
An out of breath Mr Pervitin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 100
Date: Apr 12, 2024

#R1#
Smith swings for the body but Kulmunki moves out of range.
Smith takes a swing at Kulmunki's ribcage but misses.
Smith slips under a jab from Kulmunki.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Kulmunki counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Kulmunki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Kulmunki settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulmunki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kulmunki sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Kulmunki's defenses. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Kulmunki off the cage and back into range.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Smith.
Kulmunki doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Kulmunki counter with a right hand. #T2#
Kulmunki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Kulmunki rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kulmunki.
Kulmunki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kulmunki misses with a punch to the body.
Kulmunki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kulmunki lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulmunki lands a left hand.
Kulmunki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kulmunki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Smith pulls guard successfully.
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.
Kulmunki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.#T3##SUB#
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Kulmunki defends easily. #SUB#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Kulmunki pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Smith working for a triangle but Kulmunki defends it easily. #SU2#
Kulmunki gets to his feet. Smith looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kulmunki sprawls well. Kulmunki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kulmunki! But no joy.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Kulmunki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kulmunki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Kulmunki sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kulmunki manages to avoid it.
Kulmunki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith lunges at Kulmunki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kulmunki's hand. #TD#
Kulmunki gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Kulmunki manages to retain guard.
Smith is standing up over Kulmunki. Kulmunki looks to escape but Smith dives into side control. #REVB#
A lull in the action here.#T5#
Kulmunki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#ES2#
Kulmunki bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Kulmunki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mike Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Kenzo Kulmunki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T6#
Kulmunki throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Kulmunki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulmunki 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.
Smith wants to control but Kulmunki is keeping him busy.
Kulmunki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet.
Kulmunki managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Smith. #T7#
Kulmunki is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith wants to control but Kulmunki is keeping him busy.
Smith is really struggling to control Kulmunki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Smith grinds an elbow into Kulmunki's temple. #SUB#
Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kulmunki is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulmunki trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulmunki tries to escape but Smith is in control.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Kulmunki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kulmunki is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T8#
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulmunki keeps working. #ES2#
Kulmunki bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Smith tests Kulmunki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Kulmunki counters with an outside leg kick. #T9#
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Kulmunki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kulmunki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kulmunki throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Kulmunki is quick to defend against it.
Kulmunki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith moves forwards but Kulmunki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kulmunki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Kulmunki slips the punch.
Kulmunki tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kulmunki pinned against the cage. Kulmunki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kenzo Kulmunki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kulmunki wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Nice jab there from Smith.
Smith cracks Kulmunki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Kulmunki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Kulmunki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kulmunki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulmunki tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith prevents a body shot from Kulmunki. #TD#
Smith jumps into guard, dragging Kulmunki to the mat. #SUB#
Smith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kulmunki wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smith seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith controlling the position.#SU2#
Kulmunki stands up from Smith's guard - Kulmunki perhaps looking for a knockout.
Smith swings for the body but Kulmunki moves out of range.
Kulmunki misses with a straight right.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Kulmunki scores with a head kick. #CL2#
Kulmunki has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Kulmunki struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith is trying to break free.#T2#
Kulmunki tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Kulmunki back against the cage.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kulmunki to keep the fight standing.
Kulmunki throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Kulmunki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Kulmunki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Kulmunki is controlling him.
Kulmunki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kulmunki throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Kulmunki tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Kulmunki misses with a body punch.
Kulmunki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kulmunki has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kulmunki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kulmunki postures up. #SU2#
Kulmunki stands up from Smith's guard - Kulmunki perhaps looking for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Kulmunki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.#T3#
Kulmunki wants to clinch.
Smith attempts a counter takedown but Kulmunki avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Smith throwing shots but Kulmunki is blocking nicely.
Kulmunki wants to get back to his feet.
Smith working Kulmunki over with strikes.
Smith prevents Kulmunki from standing back up.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kulmunki is trying to stand.
Smith is nestled in close to Kulmunki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Smith 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.
Smith stops Kulmunki from getting back to his feet. #T5#
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Kulmunki is holding on for dear life with his legs. #ES2#
Kulmunki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kulmunki is looking to clinch.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Kulmunki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Kulmunki throws a counter combo.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulmunki.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Kulmunki's head but Kulmunki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T6#
Kulmunki wants to clinch.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kulmunki moves away.
Smith shoots and misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulmunki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kulmunki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKulmunki.#T7#
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Kulmunki.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kulmunki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith swings for the body but Kulmunki moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kulmunki tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
Smith digs a good hook to Kulmunki's body.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith scores with a nice right hand. #T8#
Jab from Smith.
Kulmunki thows a leg kick but Smith checks it #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Kulmunki has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smith off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulmunki was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith is looking to wear down Kulmunki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Kulmunki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kulmunki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Kulmunki.
It seemed like Kulmunki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T9#
Kulmunki tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Kulmunki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kulmunki tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.

Kulmunki wriggles free and stands up.
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 Mike Smith will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kulmunki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kulmunki throws out the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Kulmunki. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
As Smith backs off Kulmunki throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kulmunki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kulmunki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. #TD#
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kulmunki wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith postures up in Kulmunki's guard and throws a big left but Kulmunki blocks it.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Kulmunki blocks nicely.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith won't allow Kulmunki to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smith 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.
Smith wants to control from the top but Kulmunki keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Smith misses with a hook
and Kulmunki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Kulmunki misses.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kulmunki sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Kulmunki clinches.
Kulmunki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kulmunki misses with a body punch.
Kulmunki can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Kenzo Kulmunki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kulmunki presses Smith against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tries to pull guard but Kulmunki won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
Kulmunki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kulmunki lands a body shot.
Kulmunki struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith wants to break free but Kulmunki has control.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Kulmunki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Kulmunki lands an uppercut.
Kulmunki misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Kulmunki.
Kulmunki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kulmunki tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Kulmunki back against the cage.
Kulmunki tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Kulmunki lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Kulmunki swinging wildly here.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Kulmunki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Kulmunki counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulmunki thumps Smith with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kulmunki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T5#
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Kulmunki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Smith misses the jab.
Kulmunki throws a counter combo.
Kulmunki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T6#
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Kulmunki should have avoided that one.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kulmunki is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Kulmunki throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Kulmunki only half commits.
Kulmunki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Kulmunki is quick to defend against it.
Kulmunki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, jab by Kulmunki - just one landing.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kulmunki.#T7#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Kulmunki does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kulmunki! But no joy.
Kulmunki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kulmunki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kulmunki throws a head kick that half lands.
Kenzo Kulmunki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
letting Kulmunki counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Kulmunki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith misses with a hook. Kulmunki ducked under it nicely.
Kulmunki flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.#T8#
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kulmunki counters with a nice uppercut.
Kulmunki throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Kulmunki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kulmunki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Kulmunki has managed to clinch.
Kulmunki lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith prevents a body shot from Kulmunki.
A right hand to the body from Kulmunki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Kulmunki digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Smith blocks a body shot from Kulmunki.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Kulmunki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries to pull guard but Kulmunki won't allow it. #T9#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Kulmunki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kulmunki scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Kulmunki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith blocks a body shot from Kulmunki.
Smith tries to break free but Kulmunki pushes him back against the cage.
Kulmunki gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Kulmunki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulmunki lands a body punch. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kulmunki.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenzo Kulmunki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kulmunki 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenzo Kulmunki!
During a confident post fight interview, Kenzo Kulmunki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Mike Smith had this to say: 'I'm sorry for this performance. I've not represented the U S of A as I should. I'll be back.'.

Event: TOF 100
Date: Apr 12, 2024

#R1#
Dankovich throws a body punch but Raivo moves out of range.
Raivo looks to land a body kick but Dankovich moved away.
Dankovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dankovich tries to land a leg kick but Raivo saw it coming and moves away.
Raivo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Dankovich. That snapped Raivo's head back. #CUT#It looks like Rabies Raivo has been cut.
Dankovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raivo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Raivo lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raivo swings for the body but Dankovich moves out of range.
It looked like Dankovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dankovich lunges at Raivo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raivo's hand.
Raivo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Vasil Dankovich has been cut.#T1#
Dankovich throws a body kick that misses
and Raivo counters with a stiff right hand.
Raivo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dankovich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dankovich there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Raivo clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Dankovich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dankovich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raivo on the side of the head.
Dankovich throws out a leg kick but Raivo moves out of range and Dankovich only half commits.
Raivo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dankovich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've been told by Dankovich's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Dankovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raivo.
Dankovich looks to land a left hand but Raivo moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Dankovich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dankovich.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dankovich blocks a low kick nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dankovich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Raivo swings for the body but Dankovich moves out of range.
Dankovich misses with a left hand
and Raivo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice inside leg kick there by Raivo. That's going to slow Dankovich down. #T3#
The fighters circling - Dankovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raivo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Raivo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dankovich - the referee stops the clock and Raivo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dankovich. Raivo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dankovich looks for the body kick but Raivo saw that one coming.
Dankovich takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dankovich. Raivo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raivo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Dankovich counters by clinching up.
A right hand to the body from Raivo.
Dankovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raivo misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Raivo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dankovich lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Dankovich.
Dankovich lands with a left to the head.
Dankovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raivo blocks a body shot from Dankovich.
Raivo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dankovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dankovich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Raivo.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dankovich tries to stall but Raivo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Raivo avoiding damage.
Dankovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Raivo.
Dankovich lands with a right to the head.
Dankovich slows down the pace here.
Dankovich leaning against his opponent. #T5#
Raivo can't find room to land a body shot as Dankovich controls the action.
Raivo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raivo.
Raivo tries a body shot but Dankovich blocks it.
Dankovich misses with the head strike.
Dankovich throws a head punch that misses.
Dankovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dankovich taking a breather.#BC2#
Raivo breaks from the clinch.
Dankovich slips under a jab.
A low kick from Dankovich is predictable there
and Raivo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dankovich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T6#
Dankovich takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Raivo gets tackled into the cage by Dankovich. Dankovich maintains the clinch.
Dankovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Dankovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Raivo to work.
Raivo tries to work over Dankovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dankovich is trying to break the clinch but Raivo has him pressed against the cage.
Raivo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dankovich's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dankovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dankovich is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dankovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dankovich. #T7#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dankovich has a couple of punches blocked by Raivo.
Raivo works on Dankovich's body with a couple of short punches.
Raivo tries to throw a body punch but Dankovich avoids it by throwing Raivo back against the cage.
Raivo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dankovich backwards.
Raivo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raivo.
Raivo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raivo lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Raivo manages to break the clinch.
Dankovich lands a nice looking body shot.
Raivo lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#Vasil Dankovich's cut is getting worse.
Dankovich staying out of range there.
Dankovich is looking to counter punch.
Dankovich misses with a jab to the body
and Raivo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T8#
Dankovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raivo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Raivo closes the distance and clinches.
Dankovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Raivo. #BC2#
Raivo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dankovich takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T9#
Dankovich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good exchange - Dankovich coming out on top.#CL#
Dankovich closes the distance and pushes Raivo back into the cage.
Come on Raivo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Dankovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Dankovich.#CUT#That has opened up Rabies Raivo's cut even more.
Dankovich throws a half hearted mid kick.
Raivo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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 Vasil Dankovich will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dankovich misses with a straight left.
Dankovich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raivo thumps Dankovich with a low kick.
Dankovich cracks Raivo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Raivo throws a body kick that misses
and Dankovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Raivo.
Dankovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Dankovich gets tackled into the cage by Raivo. Raivo maintains the clinch. #T1#
Dankovich trying to stall but Raivo improves his position. #BC2#
Raivo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raivo slips a straight right by Dankovich.
Rabies Raivo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raivo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dankovich if he has to take too many more of those.
Dankovich avoids the head kick by Raivo.
Dankovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Raivo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dankovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raivo lands with an uppercut that bounces Dankovich off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Raivo just misses with a punch to the body.
Raivo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raivo.
Raivo just misses with a punch to the body.
Dankovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raivo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dankovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Dankovich.
Raivo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Dankovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Raivo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raivo lands the left hand.
Dankovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raivo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dankovich missing with a left hand there. Raivo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raivo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Raivo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dankovich's head.
Raivo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dankovich lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
Dankovich throws out a loose jab but Raivo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raivo thinks about the counter body kick.
Dankovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raivo.
Raivo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dankovich.
Dankovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Raivo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dankovich thinking.
A head kick misses from Raivo. #KD2#
Raivo lands a big head kick that sends Dankovich tumbling to the mat! Raivo takes a step backwards and waves Dankovich back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Dankovich is rocked!#CUT2#Vasil Dankovich's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dankovich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T5#
Dankovich scores with the left hand. Raivo knows he should have avoided that one.
Raivo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dankovich lands a nice shot that snaps Raivo's head back.
Raivo looks to land a left hand but Dankovich moved out of range nicely.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Raivo! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rabies Raivo!
A victorious Rabies Raivo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 100
Date: Apr 12, 2024

#R1#
Anttonen stuffs the takedown.
Anttonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Corbin misses with an uppercut. Anttonen saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Anttonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Anttonen pushes Corbin up against the cage in a clinch.
Corbin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anttonen after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Corbin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anttonen misses with a wild body shot.
Corbin tries to counter with a takedown but Anttonen is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Anttonen closes the distance and pushes Corbin back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anttonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Corbin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Anttonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anttonen lands a nice uppercut.
Corbin wants to take the fight to the mat but Anttonen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulysses Corbin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corbin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corbin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anttonen's elbow. #T1#
Anttonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corbin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anttonen lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Anttonen breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anttonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Corbin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anttonen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anttonen tries to throw a body punch but Corbin avoids it by throwing Anttonen back against the cage.
Anttonen misses with some punches.
Corbin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anttonen tries a body shot but Corbin blocks it.
Corbin taking a breather.
Anttonen gets through Corbin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anttonen scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Good body shot from Anttonen.
Corbin is trying to drag Anttonen to the mat but Anttonen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anttonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anttonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anttonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corbin's elbow.
Anttonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corbin's elbow.
Anttonen lands with a light punch inside.
Anttonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Anttonen is leaning against Corbin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Anttonen breaks the clinch.
Corbin misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Anttonen darts in and clinches Corbin up against the cage.
Anttonen misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Anttonen lands a left hand.
Anttonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anttonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Anttonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corbin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anttonen is defending well.
Anttonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Corbin controls his hands.
Corbin takes a shot to the head.
Corbin prevents a body shot from Anttonen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anttonen.
Corbin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anttonen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anttonen lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Corbin breaks from the clinch.
Corbin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Corbin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anttonen manages to avoid it.
Corbin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Corbin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anttonen pinned against the cage. Anttonen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Corbin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Anttonen pushes Corbin up against the cage in a clinch.
Anttonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corbin backwards.
Anttonen lands a body shot.
Anttonen digs a right hand into Corbin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corbin's gas tank. #T5#
Anttonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corbin's elbow.
Corbin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anttonen can't find room to land a body shot as Corbin controls the action. #BC2#
Anttonen breaks from the clinch.
Anttonen moves to clinch but Corbin breaks away
and Corbin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Anttonen rushes Corbin and presses him up against the cage.
Anttonen can't find room to land a body shot as Corbin controls the action.
Anttonen working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anttonen.
Anttonen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anttonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Corbin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anttonen pushes Corbin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Corbin's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T6#
Anttonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corbins head.
Corbin blocking some punches.
Anttonen scores with a hook to the body.
Anttonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Anttonen.
Corbin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anttonen can't find room to land a body shot as Corbin controls the action.
Corbin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anttonen can't find room to land a body shot as Corbin controls the action.
Corbin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anttonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anttonen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Corbin or not.
Anttonen digs a right hand into Corbin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corbin's gas tank.
Anttonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anttonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corbin.
Corbin is breathing heavily.#T7#
Anttonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corbin backwards.
Anttonen lands a right hand.
Anttonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Anttonen breaks from the clinch.
Corbin misses with a shot to the body
and Anttonen counters with a nice body kick.
Anttonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anttonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Corbin swings widly with a right hand
and Anttonen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anttonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Corbin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anttonen lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle, before Anttonen throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Corbin's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Anttonen lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Pallas Anttonen!
Pallas Anttonen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C293: Matsuzaka vs Diaz
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Haggar 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.
Haggar scores with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haggar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Haggar misses the target.
Lehto leaves Haggar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lehto slips under a jab.
Haggar throws a right hand that misses
and Lehto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Mike Haggar has been cut.#TD#
Haggar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lehto's guard.
Haggar lands a couple of elbows.
Lehto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've been hearing that Haggar has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lehto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haggar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Haggar lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haggar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lehto wants to stand up but Haggar is controlling him. #T1#
Lehto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lehto wants to stand but Haggar is controlling the position.
Haggar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Lehto has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Haggar has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Haggar avoiding damage as Lehto throws knees to the body.
Lehto lands a good knee to the midsection. Haggar won't want to take too many of those.
Haggar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haggar jumps guard but Lehto stands there with Haggar around his waist. Haggar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Haggar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Haggar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lehto wants to get back to his feet.
Haggar working Lehto over with strikes.
Haggar prevents Lehto from standing back up. #T2#
Haggar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lehto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Haggar lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haggar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lehto is trying to stand back up but Haggar is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Haggar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lehto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Haggar.
Haggar working Lehto over with strikes.
Haggar is controlling the pace.
Lehto wants to get back to his feet.
Haggar 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.
Haggar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Haggar working over Lehto with some ground and pound. Lehto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Haggar is trying to control. Lehto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lehto looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lehto is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Haggar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lehto's head.
Haggar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lehto pushes Haggar off looking to stand but Haggar dives back in and keeps control.
Haggar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Haggar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Haggar working the head and body with strikes.
Haggar prevents Lehto from standing back up.
Haggar scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ES2#
Lehto has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Haggar is on him like a limpet, forcing Lehto back against the cage.
Lehto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haggar. #T4#
Haggar prevents a body shot from Lehto.
Lehto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
Haggar lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Haggar turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lehto takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Haggar throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Haggar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Haggar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lehto is trying to buck Haggar off.
Haggar in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lehto pushes Haggar away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Haggar gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Haggar lands an elbow.
Haggar trying to control the position but Lehto is working away.
Lehto avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Haggar.
Haggar throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Haggar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Haggar'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#
A swing and a miss from Haggar.
Lehto moves away from the strike by Haggar.
Lehto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Haggar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lehto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Haggar thuds his right hand into Lehto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haggar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lehto's waist but Lehto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Haggar off to one side.
Haggar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lehto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lehto tries to land a front kick but Haggar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Lehto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haggar, pushing him back against the cage.
Lehto lands a shot to the body.
Lehto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haggar is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, Lehto scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lehto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lehto tries to land knees in the clinch but Haggar avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Lehto tries to land knees in the clinch but Haggar avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lehto.
Lehto has Haggar pressed against the cage, preventing Haggar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lehto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haggar.
Haggar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lehto prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Haggar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haggar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haggar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Haggar blocks a body shot from Lehto.
Haggar wants to break free but Lehto has control.
Haggar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lehto prevents it.
Haggar wants to break free but Lehto has control.
Lehto tries to land knees in the clinch but Haggar avoids the damage to the body.
Haggar tries to break free but Lehto pushes him back against the cage.
Haggar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lehto presses Haggar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lehto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Lehto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haggar is defending well for now.
Lehto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Haggar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lehto tries a body shot but Haggar blocks it.
Lehto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Lehto manages to break the clinch.
Lehto wants to clinch.
Haggar attempts a counter takedown but Lehto avoids it well and moves away.
Lehto throws the kick towards the body but Haggar avoids it.
Haggar throws a body shot but no joy.
Lehto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lehto ducks under a wild hook from Haggar.
Lehto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Haggar throws a lazy uppercut
and Lehto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Haggar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lehto.
Lehto tries to close the distance and clinch but Haggar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Lehto drives through and clinches with Haggar against the cage. #T3#
Haggar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lehto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lehto.
Charon Lehto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A frustrated look appears on Haggar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Haggar is looking to control Lehto's arms but Lehto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Haggar has his back to the cage.
Lehto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Haggar blocks a body shot from Lehto.
Lehto lands a body shot.
Lehto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Lehto - that landed with a thud.
Lehto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Haggar managing to block the knees to the body from Lehto.
Haggar prevents a body shot from Lehto. #BC2#
Lehto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Haggar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Lehto pushes Haggar off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Haggar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Lehto throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
Lehto lands a jab to Haggar's midsection.#CL2#
Lehto pushes Haggar up against the cage in a clinch.
Lehto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Haggar prevents a body shot from Lehto.
Lehto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lehto cracks Haggar with a nice body shot.
Lehto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haggar backwards.
Haggar is trying to break the clinch but Lehto has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lehto - that landed with a thud.
Lehto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lehto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haggar is defending well for now.
Lehto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lehto lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Lehto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charon Lehto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Haggar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lehto. Haggar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haggar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Haggar.
Haggar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Haggar tries for a takedown but Lehto circles away easily
and Lehto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lehto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lehto throws a head kick but Haggar moves out of range.
Lehto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haggar.
A little jabbing left from Lehto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Haggar takes a swing at Lehto's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Haggar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lehto wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Lehto pushes Haggar off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Lehto.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haggar avoids the body shot from Lehto. #T1##CL2#
Lehto moves into the clinch successfully.
Haggar working aggressively here.
Lehto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lehto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lehto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lehto lands a right hand.
Lehto can't find room to land a body shot as Haggar controls the action.
Haggar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lehto pushes Haggar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lehto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Haggar blocks a body shot from Lehto.
Lehto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Lehto.
Lehto lands an uppercut.
Lehto scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lehto lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Lehto.
Haggar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lehto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lehto can't find room to land a body shot as Haggar controls the action.
Lehto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haggar.
Lehto utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Lehto.
Lehto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haggar or not.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lehto obliges.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
Lehto lands a hook that snaps the head of Haggar backwards.
Lehto lands a nice uppercut.
Lehto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Haggar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Haggar blocks a body shot from Lehto.
Lehto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lehto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T3#
Lehto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lehto tries to throw a body punch but Haggar avoids it by throwing Lehto back against the cage.
Lehto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lehto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lehto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lehto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lehto.
Good body shot from Lehto.
Lehto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Lehto.
Lehto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lehto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lehto digs a right hand into Haggar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haggar's gas tank.
Lehto with a knee to the head.
Lehto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lehto is working Haggar over against the cage.
Lehto misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Lehto with a knee to the head. #ROC2#Haggar is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lehto scores with a hook to the body.
Oh Haggar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lehto cracks Haggar with a nice body shot.
Lehto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haggar backwards.
Lehto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lehto maintains plum control as Haggar tries to back straight out! Lehto connects with one knee! Two knees! Three, four, five, six...seven unasnwered knees! Haggar blocks the eight but eats the ninth - then collapses! Oh the brutality!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knees). Charon Lehto!
Charon Lehto tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: C294: Marley vs Torvik
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Matikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jiang moves away.
Matikainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jiang 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 Matikainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matikainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matikainen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matikainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matikainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jiang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matikainen.
Matikainen cracks a nice hook into Jiang's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Both fighters circling a little - Jiang finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jiang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matikainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jiang moves forwards but Matikainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Matikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jiang throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiang misses with a leg kick.
Matikainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jiang with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jiang.
Matikainen misses with a body shot.
Jiang lands a head shot.
Matikainen takes a swing at Jiang's ribcage but misses.
Matikainen slips under a jab.#T1#
Jiang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Jiang has closed the distance and engaged Matikainen in a clinch.
Jiang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jiang tries to land knees in the clinch but Matikainen avoids the damage to the body.
Matikainen avoiding damage as Jiang throws knees to the body.
Matikainen avoiding damage as Jiang throws knees to the body.
Matikainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jiang tries to work over Matikainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jiang scores with a shot to the side of Matikainen's head.
Matikainen is trying to break the clinch but Jiang has him pressed against the cage.
Matikainen avoiding damage as Jiang throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matikainen.
Still in the clinch, Matikainen scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Matikainen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Matikainen wants to stand and escape but Jiang is having none of it. #SU#
Jiang gets to his feet - Matikainen follows without any prompting.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jiang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matikainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matikainen punishes Jiang's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Jiang misses.
Jiang throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Jiang tries to land a front kick but Matikainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matikainen blocks a leg kick.
Matikainen looks to throw the jab but Jiang is out of range.
Matikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jiang.
Matikainen slips a straight right by Jiang.
Jiang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matikainen throws a leg kick which misses Jiang's front leg but catches the back leg as Jiang tries to avoid it.
Jiang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matikainen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Matikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matikainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jiang tries a head kick but it misses.
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jiang throws out the jab.
Matikainen scores with a hook.
Jiang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matikainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jiang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Matikainen misses the target.
Matikainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Jiang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jiang moves out of range of the leg kick from Matikainen.
Matikainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jiang throws a body kick that misses.
Matikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matikainen connects with a solid leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jiang.
Matikainen misses the shot to the body.
Jiang 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.
Matikainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matikainen scores with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matikainen.
Jiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matikainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Jiang's 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!
Matikainen dips to his left and cracks Jiang with an uppercut!
Matikainen scores with a nice head shot.
Jiang throws out a leg kick but Matikainen moves out of range and Jiang only half commits.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Jiang.
Matikainen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T4#
Jiang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jiang scores with a nice strike.
Jiang checks a leg kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Jiang misses the target.
Matikainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jiang doesn't seem bothered though.
Jiang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jiang loads up on a big right hand but Matikainen slips the punch.
Jiang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Jiang has managed to clinch.
Jiang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Jiang struggles to land a body shot inside as Matikainen controls his hands.
Matikainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Jiang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen is trying to break the clinch but Jiang has him pressed against the cage.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jiang has Matikainen pressed against the cage.
Matikainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Matikainen misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Matikainen.
Jiang takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jiang throws a leg kick but Matikainen checks it.
Matikainen tests Jiang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jiang throws a wild body kick that Matikainen sees coming a mile off.
Matikainen thumps Jiang with a low kick.
Matikainen misses with a hook.
A low kick from Jiang is predictable there
and Matikainen counters with a left to the body.
Matikainen throws a looping overhand right but Jiang ducks down to avoid it.
Jiang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matikainen ducks right into an uppercut from Jiang.
Matikainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Jiang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matikainen in his tracks. #CUT#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiang digs a good body shot into Matikainen's ribs.
Matikainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matikainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Jiang rushes Matikainen and presses him up against the cage.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
Matikainen jumps guard but Jiang stands there with Matikainen around his waist. Matikainen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
Matikainen takes a shot to the head.
Matikainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jiang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matikainen is defending well for now.
A short right from Matikainen.
Matikainen managing to block the knees to the body from Jiang.
Jiang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jiang blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Matikainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Matikainen.
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jiang throws out the jab.
Matikainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Matikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jiang.
Matikainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jiang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jiang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matikainen throws a looping overhand right but Jiang ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Jiang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matikainen is trying to break the clinch but Jiang is controlling him.
Jiang tries to work over Matikainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Matikainen misses with some punches.
Jiang lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matikainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Jiang.
Jiang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matikainen lands a body punch.
Jiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jiang tries to land knees in the clinch but Matikainen avoids the damage to the body.
Jiang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jiang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jiang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matikainen avoids it.
Matikainen tries to break free but Jiang pushes him back against the cage.
Matikainen is trying to pull guard but Jiang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jiang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Matikainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jiang tries to land knees in the clinch but Matikainen avoids the damage to the body.
Da Jiang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matikainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Jiang controls his hands.
Jiang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jiang missing with knees to the body.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jiang uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Matikainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matikainen pushes Jiang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matikainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jiang.
Jiang slips under a jab.
Jiang throws a chopping leg kick but Matikainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jiang connects with a nice looking jab.
Jiang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jiang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Matikainen throws a head kick but Jiang moves out of range.
Matikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jiang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jiang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jiang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jiang lands a right hook to the body.
Jiang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jiang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Jiang is looking to clinch.
Matikainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jiang with a body shot.
Jiang moves out of range as Matikainen strikes.
Matikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jiang.
Matikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jiang.
Matikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Matikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Jiang has closed the distance and engaged Matikainen in a clinch. #BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Matikainen. Jiang shrugs it off though.
Matikainen connects with a body shot that sends Jiang's belly button to the back.
Jiang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matikainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jiang walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jiang throws a lazy right hand but Matikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jiang throws out a loose jab but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jiang tries to bum rush Matikainen with a series of wild strikes but Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jiang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jiang 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 Matikainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matikainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
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 Da Jiang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Matikainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jiang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Matikainen.
Jiang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jiang misses with a low kick.
Jiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Jiang blocks the leg kick.
Jiang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matikainen is out of range.
Matikainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jiang moves away.
Jiang tries to clinch there but Matikainen circles away.
Matikainen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matikainen scores with a hook to the body. Jiang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jiang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jiang staying out of range there.
Jiang throws a counter high kick but Matikainen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matikainen lands with a nice body kick.
Jiang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jiang lunges at Matikainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matikainen's hand.
Jiang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Matikainen throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Jiang is looking to land body kicks.
Matikainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matikainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jiang moves out of range as Matikainen strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Jiang misses the target.
Matikainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jiang throws a hook but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circling - Jiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jiang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Jiang's head.
Matikainen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Matikainen misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Jiang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jiang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab by Matikainen.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Jiang as he connects with a hook.
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!
Jiang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matikainen throws out the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jiang.
Jiang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matikainen slips a jab from Jiang.#CL#
Jiang has closed the distance and engaged Matikainen in a clinch.
Jiang tries to work over Matikainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jiang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matikainen avoids it.
Jiang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matikainens head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matikainen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matikainen.
Jiang is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Matikainen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jiang lands with a right to the head.
Matikainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Jiang.
Jiang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matikainen's elbow.
Matikainen prevents a body shot from Jiang.
Jiang keeps control of Matikainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Matikainen's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Jiang unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Matikainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jiang tries to land knees in the clinch but Matikainen avoids the damage to the body.
Jiang tries to work over Matikainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Matikainen pulls guard.
Jiang won't allow Matikainen to get back to his feet.
Jiang would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Jiang stands up from Matikainen's guard - Jiang perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jiang throws an overhand right that lands on Matikainen's shoulder, as Matikainen tries to avoid the shot.
Jiang tries to close the distance and clinch but Matikainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jiang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matikainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jiang connects with a leg kick.
Good work by Matikainen as he checks the leg kick.
Matikainen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Matikainen cracks Jiang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matikainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jiang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matikainen is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Jiang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matikainen feints and then cracks Jiang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jiang down.
Matikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matikainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matikainen lands with a nice body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Jiang.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matikainen. That's going to slow Jiang down.
Jiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Matikainen is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matikainen 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 Jiang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jiang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jiang swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Matikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jiang darts in trying to clinch
and Matikainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Jiang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jiang jabs at Matikainen's body.
Jiang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matikainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Da Jiang did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Matikainen avoids the body shot from Jiang.
Matikainen throws a body kick that misses.
Matikainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matikainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matikainen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Matikainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jiang.
Matikainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jiang checks it well.
Jiang misses the shot to the body.
Matikainen misses with a straight right.
Matikainen moves out of range of the body kick.
Jiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matikainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang misses with an uppercut. Matikainen saw that one coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jiang is looking to counter punch.
Jiang misses with a left hand
and Matikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Jiang clinches with his opponent.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jiang uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Matikainen tries to pull guard but Jiang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Matikainen misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Matikainen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jiang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matikainen avoids it.
Matikainen misses with some punches.
Matikainen is trying to break the clinch but Jiang has him pressed against the cage.
Jiang throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Jiang.
Jiang has Matikainen pressed against the cage.
Jiang pushes Matikainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jiang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matikainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matikainen blocks an uppercut.
Jiang has a couple of punches blocked by Matikainen.
Matikainen cracks Jiang with a nice body shot.
Matikainen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2##TD2#
Matikainen pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Jiang stands up from Matikainen's guard - Jiang perhaps looking for a knockout.
Matikainen lands a nice shot that snaps Jiang's head back.
Jiang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matikainen. Matikainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
Jiang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Jiang moved away.
Nice cross by Matikainen.
Jiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jiang.
Matikainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jiang walks into a jab.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Jiang.
Jiang misses with a straight left.
Matikainen slips a jab and a cross from Jiang.
Matikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jiang.#T3#
Jiang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matikainen. Matikainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matikainen defending well as Jiang loads up on a big left hand.
Jiang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A low kick lands for Jiang.
Matikainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Jiang moved away.
Matikainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jiang blocks a low kick nicely.
Jiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matikainen.
Jiang will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Matikainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jiang.
Matikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Jiang.
A shot to the body from Matikainen misses
and Jiang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matikainen's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Jiang.
Jiang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matikainen checks it well. #CL#
Jiang closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matikainen. #T4#
Jiang landing knees to the body.
Matikainen wants to get back to striking at distance but Jiang won't allow it.
Jiang lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Jiang.
Jiang swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Matikainen pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Matikainen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jiang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matikainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matikainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jiang is out of range.
Matikainen misses the jab.
Jiang moves forwards but Matikainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big left from Jiang misses.
Matikainen throws a hook but Jiang blocks it.
Matikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Matikainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matikainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jiang.
Matikainen avoids the body shot from Jiang.
Matikainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Jiang moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Matikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jiang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matikainen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Jiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matikainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jiang lands a high kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Jiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matikainen throws a body punch but Jiang moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang scores with a leg kick.
Matikainen lands a leg kick that knocks Jiang off balance momentarily.
Matikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Matikainen is looking to chop away at Jiang's legs.
Matikainen throws a head kick but Jiang moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matikainen misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Matikainen thuds his right hand into Jiang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jiang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A clash of legs there as Jiang blocks the low kick.
Jiang 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.
Good leg kick by Jiang.
Jiang motions for Matikainen to come forward. Jiang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jiang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matikainen works over Jiang's head and body with a nice combination.
Matikainen throws a head kick but Jiang moves out of range.
Jiang staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Matikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matikainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Jiang should have avoided that one.
Jiang takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Jiang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matikainen jabs Jiang right on the nose. Jiang blinks but takes it well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jiang!
A jab from Jiang misses. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Matikainen misses the target.
Matikainen lands with a nice body punch.
Matikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jiang.
Jiang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matikainen is out of range and Jiang settles back down.
Jiang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jiang is looking to clinch but Matikainen is avoiding it.
Jiang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matikainen's sensitive parts.
Jiang ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jiang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matikainen throws out the jab.
Matikainen lands a jab to the nose.
Matikainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jiang.
Matikainen defending well as Jiang loads up on a big left hand.
Jiang looks to land a left hand but Matikainen moved out of range nicely.
Jiang misses with a wild body shot.
Matikainen feints a counter leg kick.
Matikainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jiang can pounce on him.
Matikainen throws a body punch but Jiang moves out of range. #T3#
Matikainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matikainen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Matikainen misses with a straight right.
Jiang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jiang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Matikainen looks to throw the jab but Jiang is out of range.
Jiang explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Matikainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Matikainen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jiang 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.
Matikainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Jiang.
Jiang scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matikainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jiang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Matikainen misses the shot to the body.
Jiang is looking to clinch but Matikainen is avoiding it.
Matikainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Jiang.
Matikainen misses with a hook.
Matikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Matikainen throws the left hand but Jiang avoids the punch easily.
A left lands for Matikainen.
Jiang tries a head kick but it misses.
Matikainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Jiang drives through and clinches with Matikainen against the cage.
Jiang scores a nice knee to the body.
Matikainen tries to break free but Jiang pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jiang - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Matikainen is trying to break the clinch but Jiang has him pressed against the cage.
Matikainen is trying to force a seperation but Jiang has the dominant position.
Jiang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

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 Da Jiang.
I think Jiang 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 48:48
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 47:48
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:47

The fight is ruled a draw!
Da Jiang retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: TOF 99
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Cabrera throws a series of strikes that have Wolford backpedaling. #CUT#It looks like Rodney Wolford has been cut.#TD2#
Cabrera gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wolford wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wolford working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Wolford is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wolford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cabrera is keeping the position for now.
Wolford distracts Cabrera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ES#
Cabrera pushes Wolford off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Cabrera finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wolford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Cabrera gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wolford trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Wolford won't allow Cabrera to get back to his feet.
Wolford working some strikes from top position.
Wolford prevents Cabrera from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Cabrera wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Wolford looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cabrera pushes Wolford off looking to stand but Wolford dives back in and keeps control.
Cabrera is staying active underneath Wolford, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cabrera is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FF Forever, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cabrera is trying to stand up here but Wolford is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera is refusing to be controlled, as Wolford sits in half guard.
Cabrera wants to get back to his feet.#T2##ES#
Cabrera manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Wolford keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Cabrera is pressed up against the cage. Wolford has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cabrera down to the mat. Cabrera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wolford on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabrera throwing a counter right hand but Wolford manages to avoid it.
Wolford with a poor takedown
and Cabrera counters with a straight right hand.
Cabrera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wolford missing with a left hand there. Cabrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wolford 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 Wolford off to one side.
Heraclio Cabrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Wolford.
Cabrera defending well as Wolford loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Cabrera. That snapped Wolford's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wolford, as that shot connected. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cabrera enables Wolford to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cabrera manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T3##ES#
Cabrera wriggles free and stands up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cabrera, as that shot connected.
Cabrera misses with a few strikes there.
Cabrera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cabrera wants it to stay on the feet.
Rodney Wolford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabrera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wolford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolford feints the counter takedown.
Wolford throws a hook but Cabrera avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Cabrera misses its target.
Wolford fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Wolford gets the takedown into side control. #T4##ES#
Cabrera throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Wolford does it's job there.
Cabrera slips under a jab from Wolford.
A little feinted left hand from Cabrera on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wolford misses with a straight left.
Wolford looks to throw the jab but Cabrera is out of range.
Wolford misses with a wild body shot.
Cabrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolford was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrera.#TD2#
Cabrera gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wolford to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Cabrera is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wolford presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T5#
Cabrera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wolfords head.
Cabrera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolford prevents a body shot from Cabrera.
A head punch on the inside from Cabrera fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabrera.
Cabrera prevents the takedown attempt.
Cabrera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cabrera working aggressively here.
Cabrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cabrera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wolford misses with a punch to the body.
Wolford misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabrera working aggressively here.
A short right from Cabrera on the inside.
Cabrera misses with a hook to the ribs. #T6#
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!
Wolford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Cabrera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cabrera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cabrera misses with some punches.
Wolford lands a shot to the body.
Wolford is trying to break the clinch but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage.
Cabrera is leaning against Wolford and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wolford blocks an uppercut.
Cabrera working aggressively here.
Cabrera lands a shoulder strike.
Cabrera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolford blocks an uppercut.
Cabrera can't find room to land a body shot as Wolford controls the action.
Cabrera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cabrera working aggressively here.
Cabrera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wolford backwards. #T7#
Cabrera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wolford backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cabrera.
Wolford blocking some punches.
Cabrera lands a right hand.
Cabrera is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wolford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cabrera.
Cabrera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabrera's elbow.
Cabrera lands a hook that snaps the head of Wolford backwards. #TD2#
Wolford lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Cabrera manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Wolford misses its intended target.
Cabrera is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Wolford closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cabrera's guard.
Cabrera wants to stand but Wolford is controlling the position.
Cabrera being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Cabrera keeping full guard, as Wolford tries to pass.
Wolford working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wolford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cabrera wants to stand and escape but Wolford is having none of it.
Wolford throws a big right hand that misses.
Cabrera wants to stand but Wolford is controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wolford misses the jab.
Wolford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Cabrera misses with a two punch combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cabrera.
Wolford is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T9#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wolford is defended easily by Cabrera.
Cabrera fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wolford just manages to avoid it.
Wolford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolford connects with the punch.
Cabrera moves forwards but Wolford connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Wolford blocks the leg kick.
Cabrera cracks Wolford with an open hand slap.
Wolford gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD2#
Wolford fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cabrera sprawls well initially but Wolford persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heraclio Cabrera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodney Wolford'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##CL#
Cabrera has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cabrera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wolford tries to throw a body punch but Cabrera avoids it by throwing Wolford back against the cage.
Cabrera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heraclio Cabrera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wolford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cabrera has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cabrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cabrera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolford misses with a punch to the body.
Cabrera lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Cabrera.
A short left from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands with a right to the head. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolford.
A head punch on the inside from Cabrera fails to land.
Cabrera gets through Wolford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT#That has opened up Rodney Wolford's cut even more.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolford.
Cabrera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolford wants to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabrera.
Cabrera is pressed up against the cage. Wolford has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cabrera down to the mat. Cabrera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Heraclio Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far.
Wolford checks the leg kick.
Cabrera misses with a hook. Wolford ducked under it nicely.
Wolford misses with an uppercut. Cabrera saw that one coming.
Wolford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabrera.
An attempted straight right counter from Cabrera misses the target.
Cabrera missing with a left hand there. Wolford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolford throws a body shot but no joy.
Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolford.
Wolford thuds a left hand into Cabrera's body.
Cabrera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cabrera wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Cabrera wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wolford moves out of range of the leg kick from Cabrera.
Cabrera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cabrera lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolford shoots in for a takedown but Cabrera shows good takedown defense.
Cabrera feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Heraclio Cabrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Wolford.
Wolford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cabrera counters with a stiff right hand. #T3##KD#
Oooooh!!! Cabrera has knocked Wolford down with a huge combo! Cabrera steps away and waves a wobbly Wolford back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Wolford is rocked!
Wolford shoots in and drives through. Cabrera sprawls well.
As Wolford looks to move away, Cabrera throws a big counter combo but Wolford just gets out of the way.
Wolford closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cabrera circles away.
Wolford is breathing heavily.
Wolford lands with a cross.
Cabrera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cabrera lands with a nice combination. Wolford backs away looking to recover.
Wolford is still on wobbly legs! Can Cabrera finish him?#CUT#The cut above Rodney Wolford's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolford slips a jab from Cabrera.
Wolford seems to have recovered his senses.
A big left from Cabrera misses.
Cabrera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wolford looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Wolford misses with an uppercut.
Cabrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cabrera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wolford blocks a jab.#CL2#
Wolford closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Wolford fails to land.
Wolford blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabrera.
Wolford blocks an uppercut.
Cabrera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cabrera tries to throw a body punch but Wolford avoids it by throwing Cabrera back against the cage.
Cabrera lands a body shot. #TD2#
Wolford turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wolford manages to end up in side control.
Cabrera bucks up and tries to throw Wolford off but instead Wolford has got his back!#T5#
Cabrera trying to get back to his feet but Wolford is in full control for now.
Wolford wants to control but Cabrera is keeping busy.
Cabrera is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #ES#
Cabrera is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Wolford off. It looks like it's working - Wolford slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Cabrera displaying calm under pressure there.
Wolford takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wolford misses with a body shot
and Cabrera counters with a nice leg kick.
Wolford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cabrera misses with a straight left.
Wolford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T6#
Wolford throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Cabrera misses the target.
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Wolford.
Cabrera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cabrera. That's going to slow Wolford down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cabrera is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cabrera throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cabrera throws a head kick but Wolford moves out of range.
Cabrera throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Heraclio Cabrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cabrera connects with a jab.
Wolford misses with a jab, cross combination. #T7#
Wolford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cabrera fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wolford just manages to avoid it.
Cabrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolford can do to turn this around?
Cabrera misses with an uppercut. Wolford saw that one coming.
Wolford changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Cabrera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cabrera takes one on the button.
Cabrera lands a glancing blow to the side of Wolford's head.
Wolford dives in and grabs Cabrera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cabrera pushes down on Wolford's head and hops out.
Cabrera connects with the punch.#CUT#Rodney Wolford's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wolford shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cabrera sprawls well. Cabrera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wolford gets slowly back to his feet.#T8#
Cabrera throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Wolford shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cabrera wants to get back to his feet.
Wolford wants to pass to mount but Cabrera is defending the position.
Cabrera looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolford thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cabrera's head. #T9##ES#
Cabrera pushes Wolford off and gets back to his feet.
Cabrera avoids the body shot from Wolford.
Cabrera jabs at Wolford's body.
Cabrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrera is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cabrera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wolford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wolford with the counter takedown but Cabrera avoids it easily.
Cabrera lands a high kick!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Heraclio Cabrera!
Heraclio Cabrera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TOF 99
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Mettovaara moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thorgard connects with the punch.
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.
Thorgard thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Mettovaara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mettovaara tries to work over Thorgard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorgard.
Thorgard goes for a takedown attempt but Mettovaara pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mettovaara is looking to score with low kicks.
Mettovaara thuds his shin into the meat of Thorgard's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorgard misses with a hook.#CL2#
Thorgard gets a clinch.
Thorgard's coach down at Tokyo All-Stars was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Thorgard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Thorgard blocking some punches.
Thorgard has Mettovaara pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mettovaara manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thorgard is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mordor Mettovaara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Thorgard.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mettovaara. #TD#
Mettovaara drags the fight down to the ground.
Thorgard scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Mettovaara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Mettovaara is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Thorgard rolls with it to try and escape but Mettovaara cranks on the arm and Thorgard is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mordor Mettovaara!
A victorious Mordor Mettovaara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#1052 Super v Wrecks
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Markkanen throws a solid leg kick but Dismantle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Markkanen.
Dismantle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dismantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dismantle 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.
Dismantle throws a looping overhand right but Markkanen ducks down to avoid it.
Markkanen misses with a hook. Dismantle ducked under it nicely.
A good leg kick by Dismantle.
Dismantle defending well as Markkanen loads up on a big left hand.
Markkanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dismantle manages to avoid it.
Markkanen digs a good body shot into Dismantle's ribs.
A slow jab from Dismantle misses its intended target.
Odin Markkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markkanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Dismantle.
Markkanen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dismantle explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dismantle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD2#
Markkanen shoots in and gets a takedown into Dismantle's guard.

Dismantle is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Dismantle fails to land.
Dismantle tries a body shot but Markkanen blocks it. #TD2#
Markkanen drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Markkanen is trying to control the position but Dismantle postures up.
Dismantle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Dismantle stands and steps away. Markkanen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dismantle is looking to clinch but Markkanen is avoiding it.
Markkanen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Markkanen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dismantle pinned against the cage. Dismantle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Markkanen catches Dismantle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dismantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dismantle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Markkanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markkanen misses with a looping left.
Markkanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Dismantle is just out of range.
Dismantle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dismantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markkanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dismantle.
Dismantle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Markkanen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dismantle's head.
Markkanen misses the shot to the body.
Dismantle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markkanen throws out the jab. #T2#
Markkanen misses with a left hand
and Dismantle counters with a left to the body.
Dismantle misses with a looping right.
Dismantle throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Markkanen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dismantle tries to clinch there but Markkanen circles away.
Dismantle 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.
Markkanen with the counter takedown but Dismantle avoids it easily.
Markkanen misses with a left hand
and Dismantle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dismantle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Markkanen throws the left hand but Dismantle avoids the punch easily.
Markkanen with a nice cross.
Markkanen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dismantle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Markkanen's head.
Dismantle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Markkanen in his tracks.
Dismantle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markkanen.
Markkanen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Markkanen slips a jab from Dismantle.
Mickey Dismantle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markkanen with a jab.
Good shot there by Dismantle.
Markkanen thows a leg kick but Dismantle checks it
and Dismantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dismantle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Markkanen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Markkanen throws out a loose jab but Dismantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markkanen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dismantle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Markkanen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dismantle. Dismantle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Markkanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dismantle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dismantle throws an overhand right that lands on Markkanen's shoulder, as Markkanen tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Markkanen misses.
Nice defenses there by Dismantle.
Dismantle fires out a quick counter leg kick but Markkanen just manages to avoid it.
Dismantle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dismantle misses with a hook.
Dismantle tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Markkanen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Markkanen lands in his opponent's guard.
Dismantle keeping moving, preventing Markkanen from controlling successfully. #ES#
Dismantle uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dismantle checks a leg kick nicely.
Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dismantle.
Markkanen scores with a shot to the body.
Dismantle takes one to the side of the head.
Markkanen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dismantle misses with an uppercut.
Markkanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Markkanen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Dismantle drives through and clinches with Markkanen against the cage.
Dismantle struggles to land a body shot inside as Markkanen controls his hands.
Dismantle misses with a punch to the body.
Dismantle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dismantle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Markkanen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Markkanen pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Dismantle gets to his feet. Markkanen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dismantle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Markkanen.
Markkanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dismantle jabs Markkanen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Dismantle.
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 Mickey Dismantle will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Dismantle rushes Markkanen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Markkanen can't break the clinch.
Markkanen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Markkanen throws a head punch that misses.
Dismantle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dismantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dismantle lands a right hand.
Dismantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Markkanen misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Markkanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Markkanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Dismantle has closed the distance and engaged Markkanen in a clinch.
Good body shot from Dismantle.
Markkanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hand to the body from Dismantle.
Dismantle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Markkanen's elbow. #BC2#
Markkanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dismantle misses with a looping left.
A big left from Markkanen misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markkanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dismantle.#T1#
The fighters circling - Dismantle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dismantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markkanen.
Markkanen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Markkanen connects with a leg kick.
Markkanen throws a right hand that Dismantle ducks under and follows up with a left that Dismantle also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Dismantle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Markkanen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dismantle throws the left hand but Markkanen avoids the punch easily.
Dismantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markkanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dismantle.
Dismantle scoring well with a low kick there.
Markkanen throws the left hand but Dismantle avoids the punch easily.
Markkanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dismantle throws a shot to the body.
Markkanen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dismantle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Markkanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dismantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Markkanen.
Markkanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dismantle moves away.
Dismantle defending well as Markkanen loads up on a big left hand.
Markkanen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dismantle tries to close the distance and clinch but Markkanen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dismantle looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Markkanen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dismantle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Markkanen throws a body punch but Dismantle moves out of range.
Dismantle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markkanen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dismantle pinned against the cage. Dismantle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No joy there for Dismantle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dismantle is looking to clinch.
Markkanen throws a lazy uppercut
and Dismantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Markkanen fails with a takedown attempt.
Dismantle throws a series of punches but Markkanen avoids them all with ease.
Markkanen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Markkanen throws a series of punches but Dismantle moves out of range.
Dismantle throws a chopping leg kick but Markkanen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Markkanen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Markkanen fails with the takedown
and Dismantle counters with a stiff right hand.
Mickey Dismantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Markkanen.
Dismantle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Markkanen wants to slow Dismantle down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Dismantle fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Markkanen checks it well.
Markkanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dismantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Markkanen.
Markkanen checks the leg kick.
Markkanen throws a leg kick
letting Dismantle counter with a right hand.
Markkanen tried to score with a low kick but Dismantle checks it.
Markkanen with the inside leg kick.
Markkanen avoids the body shot from Dismantle.
A slow jab from Markkanen misses its intended target.
Markkanen misses with a body shot.
Dismantle tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Dismantle.
Nice cross by Markkanen.
Markkanen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dismantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Dismantle misses.
Markkanen moves out of range of the leg kick from Dismantle.
Markkanen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dismantle lands a leg kick that knocks Markkanen off balance momentarily.
A jab from Dismantle misses.
A lazy left from Markkanen finds it's target.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dismantle throws a hook but Markkanen blocks it.
A big left from Dismantle misses.
Odin Markkanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Markkanen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dismantle looks to throw the jab but Markkanen is out of range.
Markkanen staying out of range there.
Markkanen staying out of range there.
Markkanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dismantle looks to land a left hand but Markkanen moved out of range nicely.
Markkanen digs a good body shot into Dismantle's ribs.
Dismantle wants to clinch.
Dismantle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dismantle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Markkanen tests Dismantle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dismantle looks to land a left hand but Markkanen moved out of range nicely.
Dismantle throws a body punch but Markkanen moves out of range.
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 Mickey Dismantle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dismantle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Markkanen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Markkanen.
Dismantle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Markkanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dismantle misses with a low kick.
Markkanen loads up on a big right hand but Dismantle slips the punch.
Dismantle half committed to a counter leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Markkanen.
Dismantle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Markkanen. That did some damage!
Markkanen misses with a low kick. #CL#
Markkanen tries to keep at a distance but Dismantle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dismantle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dismantle gets through Markkanen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dismantle lands a left hand.
Markkanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Markkanen blocking some punches.
Dismantle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dismantle digs a right hand underneath Markkanen's ribcage. Markkanen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dismantle blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Dismantle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dismantle pushes Markkanen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dismantle.
A body shot lands from Dismantle.
Markkanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dismantle lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Markkanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dismantle throws a jab when Markkanen was well out of range.
Markkanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markkanen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dismantle slips under a jab from Markkanen.
Dismantle is looking to counter punch.
Markkanen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Markkanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Dismantle is just out of range.
Dismantle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Dismantle clinches.
Markkanen tries to break free but Dismantle pushes him back against the cage.
Markkanen misses with the head strike.
Dismantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Markkanen misses with a punch on the inside.
Dismantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dismantle throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Markkanen breaks the clinch. #T2#
Dismantle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!#TD2#
Markkanen scores with a takedown into Dismantle's guard.

Dismantle scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Markkanen throws a leg kick but Dismantle checks it.
Dismantle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Markkanen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Markkanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Markkanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dismantle.
Dismantle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markkanen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dismantle staying out of range there.
Markkanen missing with a left hand there. Dismantle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Dismantle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Markkanen throws a low kick but Dismantle avoids it.
Dismantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markkanen.
Dismantle misses the shot to the body.
Markkanen works Dismantle's body with a nice hook.
Markkanen throws a body punch but Dismantle moves out of range.
Dismantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markkanen moves away.#T3#
Markkanen defending well as Dismantle loads up on a big left hand.
Dismantle punishes Markkanen's body with a nice straight punch.
Markkanen throws a head kick that misses.
Markkanen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Markkanen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dismantle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dismantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dismantle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dismantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markkanen blocks a low kick nicely.
A big right from Markkanen misses.
Dismantle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a front kick aimed at Dismantle's knee but Dismantle avoids it well.
Markkanen lands with a shot to the body.
Dismantle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Markkanen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dismantle tries to clinch there but Markkanen circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markkanen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Markkanen with a jab.
Markkanen scores with a nice strike.
Dismantle tries to clinch up.
Dismantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markkanen.
A nice side step and Markkanen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dismantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Dismantle.
Dismantle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dismantle tries to clinch but Markkanen is having none of it.
A low kick lands for Markkanen.
Markkanen avoids the body shot from Dismantle.
Dismantle walks into a stiff left hand from Markkanen.
Markkanen cracks Dismantle with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markkanen throws a shot to the body.
Markkanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Dismantle misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Mickey Dismantle did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Dismantle lands a glancing blow to the side of Markkanen's head.
Markkanen throws a big shot that misses.
Markkanen slips a jab from Dismantle.
Markkanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dismantle moves away.
Dismantle tries to clinch up.
Dismantle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Dismantle has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dismantle fails to land.
Markkanen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dismantle backwards.
Dismantle can't find room to land a body shot as Markkanen controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dismantle.
Dismantle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dismantle misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dismantle misses with a punch to the body.
Markkanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Markkanen fails to land.
Dismantle misses with a body punch.
Dismantle misses with a punch on the inside.
Dismantle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Markkanen blocks an uppercut. #T1##TD2#
Markkanen successfully pulls guard.
Markkanen controls Dismantle momentarily but Dismantle frees himself. #SU#
Markkanen is working an open guard so Dismantle takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dismantle tries to work over Markkanen's front leg with a kick but Markkanen checks it.
Markkanen ducks under a wild hook from Dismantle.
Dismantle lands a nice looking body shot.
Dismantle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Markkanen misses the target.
Dismantle lands a jab to Markkanen's midsection.
Dismantle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Markkanen momentarily.
Markkanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dismantle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dismantle.
Markkanen looks to throw the jab but Dismantle is out of range.
Markkanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markkanen misses with a hook
and Dismantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Markkanen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dismantle misses with a straight right.
Dismantle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dismantle throws a lazy right hand but Markkanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markkanen feints and then cracks Dismantle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dismantle down.
Markkanen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dismantle takes a swing at Markkanen's ribcage but misses.
Markkanen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Markkanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markkanen blocks a leg kick.
Markkanen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Markkanen cracks a nice hook into Dismantle's ribs.
Dismantle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Markkanen misses.
Dismantle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Markkanen cracks Dismantle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Markkanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dismantle.
Dismantle misses with a straight right.
Dismantle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Dismantle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dismantle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Dismantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Markkanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dismantle misses with a punch to the body.
Markkanen lands a right hand.
Markkanen misses with a body punch.
Dismantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Markkanen can't break the clinch.
Dismantle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Markkanen.
Markkanen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dismantle throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Markkanen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dismantle.
Dismantle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Markkanen.#BC2#
Markkanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Markkanen throws out a loose jab but Dismantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dismantle throws the kick towards the body but Markkanen avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dismantle. Markkanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dismantle 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.
Dismantle loads up on a big right hand but Markkanen slips the punch.#T4#
Markkanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dismantle manages to avoid it.
Markkanen connects with a right hand. Dismantle shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dismantle throws a leg kick but Markkanen checks it.
Markkanen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Markkanen moves out of range as Dismantle strikes.
Dismantle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dismantle defending well as Markkanen loads up on a big left hand.
Markkanen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dismantle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Markkanen misses with a hook. Dismantle ducked under it nicely.
Dismantle lands a jab to Markkanen's midsection.
Markkanen misses with a wild combination.
Markkanen slips a straight right by Dismantle.
Markkanen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Markkanen misses with a looping left.
Markkanen throws a leg kick
enabling Dismantle to counter with a crisp jab.
Markkanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mickey Dismantle will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Dismantle swings for the body but Markkanen moves out of range.
Odin Markkanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Markkanen misses.
Markkanen takes a swing at Dismantle's ribcage but misses.
Dismantle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markkanen is looking to chop away at Dismantle's legs.
Dismantle just misses with a punch to the body.
Markkanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dismantle.
Nice defenses there by Dismantle.
A little feinted left hand from Dismantle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Markkanen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Markkanen shoots in but Dismantle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Markkanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dismantle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen checks the leg kick.
Markkanen misses the jab.
Dismantle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Markkanen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Markkanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dismantle.
Dismantle appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Markkanen lunges at Dismantle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dismantle's hand.
Markkanen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T1#
Dismantle tries to close the distance and clinch but Markkanen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Markkanen throws a jab when Dismantle was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Markkanen, as that shot connected.
Dismantle with a nice calf kick.
Dismantle blocks a leg kick.
Markkanen misses with a straight right.
Markkanen throws a hook to the side of Dismantle's head but Dismantle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Markkanen keeps the fight on the outside.
Markkanen fails to land the takedown.
Markkanen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Markkanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Dismantle.
A low kick lands for Dismantle.
Markkanen misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Markkanen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Markkanen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dismantle is trying to stand back up but Markkanen is controlling him #T2#
Markkanen is nestled in close to Dismantle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markkanen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Markkanen stalling.
Markkanen thows a huge punch but Dismantle dodges it nicely.
Markkanen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Markkanen prevents Dismantle from standing back up.
Dismantle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Markkanen.
Dismantle tries to kick Markkanen off in order to stand up. Markkanen Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T3#
Markkanen scores with a couple of short elbows.
The strikes coming from Markkanen are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Markkanen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dismantle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Markkanen working the strikes but Dismantle uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Markkanen seems to be working for a kimura but Dismantle defends the submission attempt.
Markkanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4##ES#
Dismantle kicks off Markkanen and gets to his feet.
Markkanen blocks a jab.
A low kick from Markkanen misses
and Dismantle counters with a stiff right hand.
Markkanen throws an overhand right that lands on Dismantle's shoulder, as Dismantle tries to avoid the shot.
Dismantle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dismantle wants to clinch.
Dismantle throws out a loose jab but Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markkanen tries to score with a low kick but Dismantle moves his leg out of the way.
Dismantle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dismantle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dismantle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markkanen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dismantle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Markkanen throws a hook to the side of Dismantle's head but Dismantle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dismantle tests Markkanen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Markkanen tries to keep at a distance but Dismantle has taken the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Odin Markkanen.
I think Dismantle 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mickey Dismantle!
Mickey Dismantle retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Mickey Dismantle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#1052 Super v Wrecks
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Shakaromanov throws a sloppy head kick and Tenkula moves out of range easily.
We've been told by Shakaromanov's head coaches at New York Public Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shakaromanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Shakaromanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shakaromanov misses with a left hand
and Tenkula connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Tenkula moves into the clinch successfully.
Tenkula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tenkula scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shakaromanov trying to stall but Tenkula improves his position.
Shakaromanov blocks an uppercut.
Tenkula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shakaromanov is trying to break the clinch but Tenkula is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakaromanov is trying to break the clinch but Tenkula is controlling him.
Shakaromanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tenkula lands a right hand. #BC#
Shakaromanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shakaromanov swings widly with a right hand
and Tenkula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Shakaromanov thows a body kick. Tenkula tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shakaromanov throws a sloppy head kick and Tenkula moves out of range easily.
Shakaromanov throws the kick towards the body but Tenkula avoids it.
Tenkula wants to clinch up but Shakaromanov keeps it at a distance.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook
and Tenkula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shakaromanov scores with a hook.
Shakaromanov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Tiamat Tenkula has been cut.
Tenkula jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shakaromanov throws a quick counter head kick but Tenkula was just out of range.
Shakaromanov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tenkula swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shakaromanov connects with a looping right hand.
Tenkula gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tenkula takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Shakaromanov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tenkula checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tenkula! But no joy.
Tenkula tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tenkula has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Tenkula counters with a straight right hand.
Tenkula keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tenkula gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shakaromanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shakaromanov throws a chopping leg kick but Tenkula manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shakaromanov throws a wild body kick that Tenkula sees coming a mile off.
Shakaromanov misses with a left hand
and Tenkula makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
Shakaromanov misses with a kick to the body
and Tenkula counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tenkula avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Tenkula.
Shakaromanov misses with a wild combination.
Tenkula throws out a counter right but Shakaromanov avoids it with no problem.
Shakaromanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Tenkula clinches up with Shakaromanov and pushes him back against the cage.
Tenkula misses with a punch to the body.
Shakaromanov blocking some punches.
Shakaromanov is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shakaromanov.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shakaromanov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Shakaromanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tenkula blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shakaromanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Tenkula uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Tenkula.
Tenkula has a couple of punches blocked by Shakaromanov.
Tenkula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tenkula digs a right hand into Shakaromanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shakaromanov's gas tank.
Tenkula digs a right hand underneath Shakaromanov's ribcage. Shakaromanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tenkula working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tenkula prevents a body shot from Shakaromanov.
Tenkula lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shakaromanov backwards.
Shakaromanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tenkula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shakaromanov blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Shakaromanov.
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 Mehmet Shakaromanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tiamat Tenkula's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Shakaromanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tenkula gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice leg kick from Shakaromanov, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL2#
Tenkula rushes Shakaromanov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tenkula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shakaromanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tenkula scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Shakaromanov manages to break the clinch.
Tenkula takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenkula slips a straight right by Shakaromanov.
Tenkula looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mehmet Shakaromanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook
and Tenkula counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shakaromanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shakaromanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tenkula. #T1#
Tenkula moves out of range of the body kick.
Shakaromanov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shakaromanov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shakaromanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Shakaromanov is rocked!
Tenkula throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tenkula uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shakaromanov.
Tenkula bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Shakaromanov has knocked Tenkula down with a huge combo! Shakaromanov steps away and waves a wobbly Tenkula back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Shakaromanov throws a hook but Tenkula blocks it.
Shakaromanov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tenkula to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Shakaromanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakaromanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shakaromanov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shakaromanov seems to have got his legs back now.#CUT#That has opened up Tiamat Tenkula's cut even more.#T2#
Tenkula slips a straight right by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov misses with a looping left.
Shakaromanov tries a low kick but Tenkula avoids it.
Tenkula throws out a counter right but Shakaromanov avoids it with no problem.
Shakaromanov is looking to slow Tenkula down with leg kicks.
A big left from Shakaromanov misses.
Shakaromanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Tenkula.#CL2#
Tenkula moves into the clinch successfully.
Tenkula misses with some punches.
Tenkula tries to throw a body punch but Shakaromanov avoids it by throwing Tenkula back against the cage. #T3#
Tenkula blocks a body shot from Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov prevents a body shot from Tenkula.
A short right from Shakaromanov on the inside.
Shakaromanov blocks a body shot from Tenkula.
Shakaromanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tenkula can do to turn this around?
Tenkula has Shakaromanov pressed against the cage, preventing Shakaromanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tenkula keeps control of Shakaromanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tenkula stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tenkula tries to work over Shakaromanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Shakaromanov.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shakaromanov working aggressively here.
Shakaromanov misses with a punch to the body.
Shakaromanov working aggressively here.
Tenkula misses with a punch to the body.
Shakaromanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Tenkula.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tenkula. #T4#
Shakaromanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tenkula struggles to land a body shot inside as Shakaromanov controls his hands.
Tenkula lands with a short shot to the head.
Tenkula scores with a shoulder strike.
Shakaromanov blocks an uppercut.
Tenkula scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Tenkula.
Shakaromanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shakaromanov is looking to control Tenkula's arms but Tenkula gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shakaromanov has his back to the cage.
Shakaromanov blocking some punches.
Tenkula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tenkula misses with the head strike.
Shakaromanov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tenkula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shakaromanov stalling in the clinch but Tenkula improves position.
Tenkula misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Tenkula.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mehmet Shakaromanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tiamat Tenkula's cut.
That's time! Shakaromanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Shakaromanov throws a head kick but Tenkula moves out of range.
Tiamat Tenkula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shakaromanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shakaromanov looks to land a body kick but Tenkula moved away.
Tenkula thinks about the counter body kick.#CL2#
Tenkula pushes Shakaromanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Tenkula lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tenkula goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tenkula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tenkula misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shakaromanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tiamat Tenkula seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hand to the body from Tenkula.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenkula doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tenkula lands with a short shot to the head.
Tenkula lands a hook that snaps the head of Shakaromanov backwards.
Tenkula working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tenkula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A short right from Tenkula on the inside.
Shakaromanov blocks a body shot from Tenkula.
A shot in the inside from Shakaromanov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shakaromanov.
Tenkula misses with some punches.
Shakaromanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shakaromanov blocks an uppercut.
Tenkula makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shakaromanov.
Shakaromanov throws a head punch that misses.
Tenkula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tenkula lands a body shot.
Shakaromanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Tenkula.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Tenkula fails to land.
Tenkula goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tenkula lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shakaromanov backwards. #T2#
Tenkula lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tenkula working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Tenkula fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tenkula lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shakaromanov throws a head punch that misses.
Tenkula swings wildly with an uppercut but Shakaromanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tenkula lands a shot to the body.
Shakaromanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shakaromanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shakaromanov tries to throw a body punch but Tenkula avoids it by throwing Shakaromanov back against the cage.
Shakaromanov blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Tenkula.
Tenkula scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shakaromanov taking a breather.
Tenkula misses with a punch on the inside.
Tenkula doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tenkula lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shakaromanov backwards. #T3#
A body shot lands from Tenkula.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tenkula.
Tenkula lands a left hand.
Tenkula lands with a right to the head.
Tenkula digs a right hand underneath Shakaromanov's ribcage. Shakaromanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tenkula working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tenkula.
Tenkula lands a shoulder strike.
Tenkula works on Shakaromanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Tenkula - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Tenkula.
Tenkula gets through Shakaromanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Tenkula.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tenkula lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Tenkula.
Tenkula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tenkula presses Shakaromanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Tenkula lands a right hand.
Tenkula misses with the head strike.
Tenkula throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tenkula.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tenkula.
Shakaromanov tries to break free but Tenkula pushes him back against the cage.
Tenkula misses with a body punch.
Tenkula can't find room to land a body shot as Shakaromanov controls the action.
Tenkula lands with a light punch inside.
Shakaromanov trying to stall but Tenkula improves his position.
Tenkula lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shakaromanov backwards.
Shakaromanov can't break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tenkula.
Tenkula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tenkula lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shakaromanov backwards.
Shakaromanov tries a body shot but Tenkula blocks it.
Tenkula lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tenkula throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shakaromanovs head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tiamat Tenkula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shakaromanov 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mehmet Shakaromanov!
During a confident post fight interview, Mehmet Shakaromanov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C291: Lehto vs Marley
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Marley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lehto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lehto moves forwards but Marley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marley looks to land a body kick but Lehto moved away.
Lehto blocks the body kick.
Lehto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lehto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marley counters with a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Lehto.#CUT#It looks like Ezekiel Marley has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lehto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marley counters with a right hand to the body.
Lehto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Lehto moves away from the strike by Marley.
Marley misses the body punch
and Lehto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marley thows a leg kick but Lehto checks it
and Lehto counters with a straight right hand.
Marley thuds his shin into the meat of Lehto's side.
Lehto connects with a body shot that sends Marley's belly button to the back.
Marley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lehto lands a head shot.
Lehto misses with a hook. Marley ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Marley throws an off balance right hand
and Marley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good shot there by Lehto.
Marley throws a hook but Lehto blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lehto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lehto throws a right hand that misses
letting Marley counter with a right hand.
Lehto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marley.
Marley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Charon Lehto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley scores with a sloppy right hand. Lehto should have avoided that one. #T3#
Lehto gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Marley counters with a nice uppercut.
Lehto misses with a hook. Marley ducked under it nicely.
Marley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lehto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marley throws a right hand that misses
and Lehto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lehto will feel that in the morning.
Lehto throws an off balance right hand
and Marley counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Marley throws an overhand right that lands on Lehto's shoulder, as Lehto tries to avoid the shot.
Lehto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lehto is breathing heavily.
Lehto tries to land a body kick
and Marley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marley is looking to clinch but Lehto is avoiding it.
Lehto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Marley moves into the clinch.
Lehto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lehto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Marley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Marley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lehto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marley.
Marley throws out a counter right but Lehto avoids it with no problem.
Lehto avoids the body shot from Marley.
Marley throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lehto's head.#CUT2#It looks like Charon Lehto has been cut.
Lehto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marley counters with a low kick, right behind Lehto 's knee.
Ezekiel Marley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Lehto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Lehto there.#T1#
Lehto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marley.
Marley scores with a jab.
Marley blocks the body kick.
Marley misses with a left hand
and Lehto counters with a stiff right hand.
Marley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lehto.
Lehto blocks a low kick nicely.
Lehto seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Marley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lehto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marley manages to avoid it.#T2#
Marley cracks Lehto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lehto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marley.
Lehto throwing a counter right hand but Marley manages to avoid it.
Marley misses with the body kick
and Lehto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Lehto.
Lehto 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.
Lehto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Marley.
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!
Lehto lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Marley throws the left hand but Lehto avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Lehto moves out of range as Marley throws a body kick.
Lehto tries to move into range but Marley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marley scores with a jab. Lehto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lehto.
A countering left hand to the body from Marley misses.#CL2#
Marley closes the distance and clinches.
Lehto is trying to force a seperation but Marley has the dominant position.
Marley crunches a lovely knee into Lehto's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lehto is trying to push Marley away but Marley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lehto or not.
Our sources have told us that Lehto has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Marley tries to throw a body punch but Lehto avoids it by throwing Marley back against the cage. #T4#
Marley working Lehto over with knees to the body.
Marley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marley is working Lehto over against the cage.
Marley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marley lands with a right to the head.
Marley lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Marley.
Marley struggles to land a body shot inside as Lehto controls his hands.
Lehto tries to break the clinch but Marley is controlling the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Marley.
Lehto tries to land knees in the clinch but Marley avoids the damage to the body.
Marley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marley blocks a body shot from Lehto.
Lehto tries to circle away but Marley has him pinned against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marley obliges.
Lehto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Marley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marley.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Marley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Marley tries to clinch up but Lehto circles away and keeps his distance.
Marley avoids the body shot from Lehto.
It seemed like Marley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lehto thuds his right hand into Marley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lehto is out of range and Marley settles back down.
Lehto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lehto throws a lazy head kick
and Marley counters with a nice uppercut.
Marley throws a body shot but no joy.
Marley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lehto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T1#
Marley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lehto will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lehto swings widly with a right hand
and Marley counters with a big right hand! Oh Lehto is in trouble here! Marley follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezekiel Marley!
Ezekiel Marley is the new heavyweight champion!
Ezekiel Marley thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C292: Cheese vs Albatross II
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Tax Payer misses with a head kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a jab to the head.
Tax Payer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Jurgensen Sanchez blocks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tax Payer. Jurgensen Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finnish Tax Payer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jurgensen Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tax Payer was well out of range. Poor timing from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tax Payer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tax Payer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez is out of range.
Tax Payer misses with a jab to the body
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tax Payer avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tax Payer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Tax Payer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tax Payer avoids the body shot from Jurgensen Sanchez.
A little feinted left hand from Tax Payer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Tax Payer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tax Payer clobbers Jurgensen Sanchez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Jurgensen Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tax Payer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tax Payer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Tax Payer tenderised Jurgensen Sanchez's leg. Jurgensen Sanchez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tax Payer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tax Payer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tax Payer.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez checks it.
Jurgensen Sanchez with a hook.
Tax Payer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tax Payer throws a head kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Tax Payer lands a really nice looking cross but Jurgensen Sanchez seems unphased.
Jurgensen Sanchez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tax Payer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tax Payer throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Tax Payer does it's job there.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut. Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.#T2#
Tax Payer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Jurgensen Sanchez with a hook.
Tax Payer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jurgensen Sanchez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body punch but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Tax Payer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tax Payer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez wants to slow Tax Payer down by chopping away at his legs.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tax Payer throws a front kick aimed at Jurgensen Sanchez's knee but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it well.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook but Tax Payer blocks it.
Tax Payer is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick misses from Tax Payer.
Some wild striking there from Tax Payer.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tax Payer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tax Payer misses the target.
Tax Payer checks the leg kick.#T3#
Tax Payer connects with an inside leg kick.
Tax Payer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tax Payer's head.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tax Payer.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a cross.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick but Tax Payer checks it.
Tax Payer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jurgensen Sanchez under the eye.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a combination but Tax Payer avoids it well.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut. Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Tax Payer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jurgensen Sanchez. Jurgensen Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tax Payer throws a looping overhand right but Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Tax Payer ducks under a wild hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tax Payer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jurgensen Sanchez's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jurgensen Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It appears Tax Payer was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tax Payer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jurgensen Sanchez's head.
Tax Payer dodges the punch combination from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tax Payer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body kick that misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Tax Payer moves out of range easily.
It looked like Tax Payer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tax Payer tries to land a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez saw it coming and moves away.
Tax Payer ducks under a wild hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tax Payer throws a body shot but no joy.
Jurgensen Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a lazy right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Jurgensen Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tax Payer. Jurgensen Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tax Payer jabs Jurgensen Sanchez right on the nose. Jurgensen Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
Tax Payer loads up on a big right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez slips the punch.
Tax Payer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tax Payer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
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 Finnish Tax Payer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a low kick but Tax Payer moves out of range easily.
Tax Payer scores with a sloppy right hand. Jurgensen Sanchez should have avoided that one.
Tax Payer throws a shot to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick from Tax Payer misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Tax Payer blocks a low kick nicely.
Tax Payer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tax Payer's head backwards.
Tax Payer avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Tax Payer misses with a straight left.
Jurgensen Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tax Payer. Tax Payer obviously looking to wear him down.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tax Payer was well out of range. Poor timing from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tax Payer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez. #T1#
Good shot there by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a combination but Tax Payer avoids it well.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jurgensen Sanchez! But no joy.
Jurgensen Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tax Payer. Tax Payer obviously looking to wear him down.
Tax Payer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tax Payer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tax Payer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tax Payer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook.
Tax Payer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez just manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jurgensen Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tax Payer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick which misses Jurgensen Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Jurgensen Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Tax Payer wants to slow Jurgensen Sanchez down by chopping away at his legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jurgensen Sanchez slips a straight right by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer lands an overhand right.#T2#
A jab from Jurgensen Sanchez does it's job there.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick which misses Jurgensen Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Jurgensen Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Finnish Tax Payer is winning the standup battle so far.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a jab.
Tax Payer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tax Payer tried to counter with a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez avoided it.
A jab from Tax Payer misses.
Tax Payer scoring well with a low kick there.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips under a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a swing at Tax Payer's ribcage but misses.
Tax Payer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tax Payer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jurgensen Sanchez lunges at Tax Payer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tax Payer's hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook but Tax Payer blocks it.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a head kick. Tax Payer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick misses from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tax Payer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jurgensen Sanchez in his tracks.
Tax Payer ducks under a wild hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tax Payer throws a sloppy head kick and Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range easily. #T3#
Jurgensen Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer checks a leg kick.
Tax Payer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Tax Payer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tax Payer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick from Tax Payer misses.
Tax Payer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a looping overhand right but Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tax Payer throws a body punch but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tax Payer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good exchange - Tax Payer coming out on top.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick from Tax Payer.
The fighters circling - Tax Payer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Jurgensen Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jurgensen Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tax Payer connects with a high kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tax Payer blocks a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Tax Payer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tax Payer throws a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it.
Tax Payer defending well as Jurgensen Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Tax Payer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tax Payer thuds a left hand into Jurgensen Sanchez's body.
Tax Payer moves out of range of the strikes.
Tax Payer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez moves away.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tax Payer misses with a wild combination.
As Tax Payer backs off Jurgensen Sanchez throws a huge counter combo but Tax Payer manages to avoid it all.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks Tax Payer off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tax Payer throws a head kick that misses.
Tax Payer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut. Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jurgensen Sanchez! But no joy.
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 Finnish Tax Payer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tax Payer lands a nice hook to Jurgensen Sanchez's body. Jurgensen Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tax Payer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jurgensen Sanchez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tax Payer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez defending well as Tax Payer loads up on a big left hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the head kick by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tax Payer throws a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Tax Payer throws a body kick that misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez needs to keep his hands up - Tax Payer had a free shot at his head there.
A combination from Jurgensen Sanchez does no damage.
Tax Payer is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tax Payer blocks a jab.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moved away.
Tax Payer lands a nice shot that snaps Jurgensen Sanchez's head back.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tax Payer throws a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Tax Payer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tax Payer.
Tax Payer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tax Payer misses with a looping left.
Tax Payer is looking to land body kicks.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries a quick counter leg kick but Tax Payer is wise to it.
Tax Payer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jurgensen Sanchez's sensitive parts.
Jurgensen Sanchez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Tax Payer moves away and avoids it.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range as Tax Payer throws a body kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tax Payer. That's going to slow Jurgensen Sanchez down.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Tax Payer throws a sloppy head kick and Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a right hook to the body.
Tax Payer tries to work over Jurgensen Sanchez's front leg with a kick but Jurgensen Sanchez checks it.
Tax Payer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jurgensen Sanchez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Jurgensen Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Tax Payer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Tax Payer moves away and avoids it.
Tax Payer looks for the body kick but Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a combination but Tax Payer avoids it well.
Jurgensen Sanchez digs a good hook to Tax Payer's body.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tax Payer.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tax Payer staying out of range there.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tax Payer is able to avoid easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer blocks a jab.
Tax Payer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tax Payer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tax Payer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tax Payer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Tax Payer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Tax Payer throws a head kick that misses.
Tax Payer misses with a low kick as Jurgensen Sanchez jumps back.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Tax Payer.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer connects with a solid leg kick.
Tax Payer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer misses with a low kick as Jurgensen Sanchez jumps back.
Jurgensen Sanchez thinks about the counter body kick.
Tax Payer checks a leg kick.
Tax Payer connects with a crisp jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Tax Payer moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer avoids the head kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range as Tax Payer strikes.
Tax Payer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tax Payer throws a hook to the side of Jurgensen Sanchez's head but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a swing at Tax Payer's ribcage but misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes one on the button.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tax Payer misses with a low kick.
Tax Payer defending well as Jurgensen Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Tax Payer misses with a head kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a head kick. Tax Payer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tax Payer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tax Payer lands a body shot.
A big left from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Tax Payer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez is out of range.
Tax Payer looks to land a right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Tax Payer saw that one coming.
Tax Payer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Jurgensen Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a nice body kick.
Tax Payer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jurgensen Sanchez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tax Payer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries a quick counter leg kick but Tax Payer is wise to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Jurgensen Sanchez misses the target.
Tax Payer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnish Tax Payer!
Finnish Tax Payer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TOF 96
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Jokinen. Those never looked like landing.
Jokinen connects with a right hand. Cabrera shakes it off.
Jokinen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cabrera counters with a nice uppercut.
Jokinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Cabrera throws out a counter right but Jokinen avoids it with no problem.
Jokinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jokinen swings widly with a right hand
letting Cabrera counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Tre Jokinen has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Jokinen has managed to clinch.
Cabrera tries for a takedown but Jokinen manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Jokinen breaks from the clinch.
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cabrera lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cabrera with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jokinen to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Jokinen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tre Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Jokinen lands the left hand.
Cabrera throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Cabrera.
Jokinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cabrera sprawls and moves away.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut.
Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cabrera 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 Jokinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jokinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jokinen swings widly with a right hand
and Cabrera counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jokinen's knee momentarily.
Cabrera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range and Cabrera settles back down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jokinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Cabrera misses with an uppercut. Jokinen saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cabrera.
Jokinen checks a low kick from Cabrera.#CL#
Jokinen has closed the distance and engaged Cabrera in a clinch.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jokinen prevents Cabrera from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Jokinen drags the fight down to the ground.
Jokinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Jokinen working for a triangle but Cabrera defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cabrera looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cabrera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cabrera swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Cabrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jokinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jokinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Cabrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jokinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jokinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jokinen wants to pass the guard but Cabrera is keeping the position.#T4##SUB2#
Cabrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabrera wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cabrera is looking for a triangle but Jokinen pushes his legs off easily.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Cabrera keeps moving.
Cabrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jokinen is one step ahead there.
Jokinen working some strikes from top position.#T5#
Cabrera trying to keep a closed guard but Jokinen is proving a slippery customer.
Jokinen stopping the sweep attempt from Cabrera.
Jokinen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Our spies down at at FF Forever inform us that Cabrera has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jokinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cabrera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Cabrera is looking for a triangle but Jokinen pushes his legs off easily.
Jokinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cabrera wants to hit a sweep here but Jokinen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cabrera there! #T6#
Cabrera is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Cabrera tries to improve his position but Jokinen has taken his back! Jokinen has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cabrera tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Jokinen pushes Cabrera away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tre Jokinen!
During a confident post fight interview, Tre Jokinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Bispen
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Prescott misses with a looping right.
A big right from Prescott misses. #CL#
Prescott fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kalske, pushing him back against the cage.
Prescott working aggressively here.
Kalske misses with some punches.
Prescott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prescott misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalske throws a punch but it's blocked by Prescott.
Kalske misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kalske tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prescott's elbow.
Prescott lands with a short shot to the head.
Prescott has a couple of punches blocked by Kalske. #BC2#
Kalske's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Prescott closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Kalske.
Prescott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prescott throws a head punch that misses.
Kalske working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kalske.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prescott is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Prescott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kalske looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kalske blocking some punches.
Prescott with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Kalske breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Prescott misses with a straight left.
Prescott takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kalske throws the left hand but Prescott avoids the punch easily.
Prescott is looking to clinch but Kalske is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kalske! But no joy.
Prescott wants to clinch.
Prescott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kalske 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.
Kalske motions for Prescott to come forward. Kalske throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Prescott shoots in for a double leg but Kalske sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Prescott scores with a jab. Kalske acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Kalske throws a chopping leg kick but Prescott manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Prescott rushes Kalske and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kalske can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalske.
Kalske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prescott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prescott misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Prescott.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalske is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Prescott pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kalske blocks an uppercut.
Prescott throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Kalske breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kalske walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Prescott checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kalske moves away from the strike by Prescott.
Kalske thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kalske 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.
Prescott wants to clinch up but Kalske keeps it at a distance.
Kalske swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Prescott blocks the low kick.
Prescott looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch lands to the side of Prescott 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Prescott clinches up with Kalske and pushes him back against the cage.
Kalske swings wildly with an uppercut but Prescott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prescott working aggressively here.
Kalske dodges an elbow strike from Prescott.
Prescott has a couple of punches blocked by Kalske.
Kalske lands a hook that snaps the head of Prescott backwards. #BC2#
Kalske breaks the clinch.
Prescott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kalske paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kalske throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice uppercut lands for Prescott. That snapped Kalske's head back. #CL#
Prescott clinches.
Kalske misses with some punches.
Kalske blocks an uppercut. #T4##BC2#
Kalske breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prescott tries to clinch but Kalske moves out of range. #CL#
Prescott gets a clinch.
Prescott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prescott misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kalske creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kalske working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Prescott.
Kalske misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Kalske pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pete Prescott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalske misses with a jab, cross combination.
Prescott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Prescott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Prescott lands with an uppercut that bounces Kalske off the cage and back into range.
Prescott wants to clinch.
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 Pete Prescott will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Prescott forces Kalske back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Prescott.
Pete Prescott has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Prescott swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalske uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prescott lands a shoulder strike.
Prescott blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Prescott fails to land.
Prescott looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kalske changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Prescott fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Prescott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kalske tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kalske feints the counter takedown.
Prescott tries to clinch up.
Kalske drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Prescott defends it well.#CL#
Prescott moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Kalske jumps into guard, dragging Prescott to the mat.
Prescott wants to pass the guard but Kalske is keeping the position.#T1#
Kalske is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Prescott is looking to escape.
Kalske trying to control from Prescott's half guard. Prescott has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kalske throwing strikes from guard but Prescott blocks nicely.
Kalske tries to free his leg and advance position but Prescott is retaining full guard.
Prescott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kalske's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kalske trying to control the position from guard on top but Prescott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalske has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Kalske working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Prescott keeping moving, preventing Kalske from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kalske drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Prescott manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kalske has Prescott in his guard.#REVR#
Prescott lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Kalske trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Prescott avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kalske is trying to hold Prescott in close to prevent damage but Prescott has managed to pass into half guard.
Kalske wants to get back to full guard.
Kalske wants to control but Prescott is keeping busy.
Kalske is looking to improve his position.
Prescott wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kalske works his way to full guard. Good work.
Prescott stopping the sweep attempt from Kalske.
Prescott tries to stand but Kalske is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kalske is looking for a triangle here but Prescott uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kalske tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Prescott dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Kalske keeps the fight on the outside.
Kalske getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Prescott works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Prescott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kalske swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Prescott lands with a hook. Kalske tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Prescott dives in and grabs Kalske's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kalske pushes down on Prescott's head and hops out.
Prescott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kalske swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kalske tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Prescott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kalske blocking some punches. #BC2#
Kalske breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prescott checks a leg kick.
Prescott takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kalske connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Kalske. #T1#
Kalske throws out a leg kick but Prescott moves out of range and Kalske only half commits.
Kalske lands a nice hook to Prescott's body. Prescott takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Prescott with a hook.
Kalske ducks right into an uppercut from Prescott.
Prescott moves in looking to clinch but Kalske pushes him off.
Prescott blocks a head kick by Kalske.
Prescott tries to clinch but Kalske is having none of it.
As Prescott backs off Kalske throws a huge counter combo but Prescott manages to avoid it all.
Kalske rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Prescott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kalske throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalske circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prescott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kalske paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Prescott is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kalske fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Kalske avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kalske swats away the attempt to clinch by Prescott.
Prescott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kalske swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Prescott needs to keep his hands up - Kalske had a free shot at his head there.
Kalske misses with a head kick.
Prescott attempts a counter takedown but Kalske avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Prescott fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kalske, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Kalske's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Prescott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kalske paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Prescott tries to close the distance and clinch but Kalske swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Prescott throws out a powerful jab.
Nice jab there from Prescott.
Prescott takes one on the button.#T3#
Kalske scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kalske takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kalske throws a push kick but Prescott slaps the foot to one side.
Prescott moves out of range of the body kick from Kalske.
A swing and a miss from Prescott.#CL#
Kalske gets tackled into the cage by Prescott. Prescott maintains the clinch.
Prescott throws a head punch that misses.
Prescott misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Prescott.
Prescott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prescott working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Prescott fails to land.
Prescott lands an uppercut.
Kalske has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Kalske pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Prescott moves in looking to clinch but Kalske pushes him off.
And Kalske tries to counter it with a takedown but Prescott pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Prescott uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kalske has time to react.
Kalske tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalske swats away the attempt to clinch by Prescott.
Kalske throws out a counter right but Prescott avoids it with no problem.
Kalske is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prescott.
Kalske closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice takedown defense from Prescott. No joy for Kalske on that attempt.
Prescott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pete Prescott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Kalske throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Prescott tries to counter with a takedown but Kalske is quick to defend against it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kalske is trying to pull guard but Prescott has him pressed against the cage.
Pete Prescott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hjallis Kalske.
Kalske looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Pete Prescott did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kalske misses with the head strike.
Kalske blocks an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Kalske's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Prescott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kalske backwards.
Kalske tries for a takedown but Prescott manages to get underhooks.
Kalske throws a punch but it's blocked by Prescott. #BC2#
Kalske breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prescott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kalske tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Prescott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kalske manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prescott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Prescott misses with a straight right.
Kalske keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Kalske thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prescott lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Prescott tries a head kick but it misses.
Kalske feints the counter takedown.
Kalske swats away the attempt to clinch by Prescott.
Prescott cracks Kalske with a right hand to the side of the head.
Prescott closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kalske counters with a straight right hand.
Prescott tries to clinch there but Kalske circles away.
Prescott tries to close the distance and clinch but Kalske swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Prescott fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Kalske changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Prescott tries to avoid it but Kalske manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Prescott to the ground. Prescott escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Prescott tries to clinch but Kalske moves out of range.
Prescott wants to clinch up but Kalske keeps it at a distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kalske.
Prescott tries to clinch #TD2#
and Kalske counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kalske.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalske is standing up over Prescott. Prescott looks to escape but Kalske dives into side control.
Kalske throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Prescott works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kalske is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kalske is looking to stall here but Prescott recovers full guard. #T3#
Prescott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kalske throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Prescott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kalske engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Prescott keeping moving, preventing Kalske from controlling successfully.
Kalske throws an elbow that misses. Prescott uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kalske's guard. Nice move by Prescott!#REVR##T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Kalske throws his legs up looking for a submission but Prescott uses it to pass to side control.
Kalske is looking to regain half guard here but Prescott keeps moving and retains side control.
Kalske can't do much from the bottom here.
Kalske is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Prescott is staying active.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalske is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Kalske's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pete Prescott will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Prescott scores with the left hand. Kalske knows he should have avoided that one.
Hjallis Kalske has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prescott wants to clinch up but Kalske keeps it at a distance.
Kalske doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Prescott forces Kalske back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prescott. #BC#
Prescott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prescott moves out of range of the strikes.
Prescott swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prescott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kalske appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Prescott closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kalske breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Prescott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Prescott lands with an uppercut that bounces Kalske off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Prescott fails in his attempt to clinch.
Prescott tries to clinch there but Kalske circles away.
Kalske unleashes a big counter combination but Prescott bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Prescott closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kalske counters with a nice leg kick.
Prescott lands a jab to the head.
Prescott ducks under a wild hook from Kalske.#CL#
Prescott rushes Kalske and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kalske goes for a takedown attempt but Prescott pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Prescott gets a clinch. #BC2#
Kalske breaks the clinch. #T2#
Prescott tries to clinch but Kalske moves out of range.
Kalske unleashes a big counter combination but Prescott bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Prescott tries to clinch but Kalske moves out of range.
Prescott wants to clinch.
Kalske avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kalske swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kalske stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kalske throws a hook but Prescott blocks it.#CL#
Prescott gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Kalske successfully pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Kalske had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Prescott defends it easily.
Prescott has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kalske 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.
Pete Prescott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kalske can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Prescott controls the pace.
Prescott stopping the sweep attempt from Kalske.
Prescott is looking to stand up but Kalske won't let him.
Prescott wants to pass the guard but Kalske is keeping the position.
Prescott has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kalske is proving hard to escape from.
Kalske doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Prescott doesn't manage to clinch there - Kalske circles away.
Kalske counters with a body kick.
Kalske keeps the fight on the outside.
Prescott moves in looking to clinch but Kalske pushes him off.
Kalske looks to land a combination. Prescott sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Prescott doesn't manage to clinch there - Kalske circles away.
Prescott wants to clinch up but Kalske keeps it at a distance.
And Kalske responds with a good body kick, but Prescott manages to step out the way in time.
Kalske tries to score with a low kick but Prescott moves his leg out of the way.
Prescott swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Prescott tries to clinch but Kalske moves away
and Kalske counters with a nice uppercut.
Prescott tries to clinch but Kalske moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prescott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalske.
Kalske loads up on a big right hand but Prescott slips the punch.
Kalske takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hjallis Kalske comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Prescott 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 49:47
Judge Josh West scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Prescott!
Pete Prescott retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Pete Prescott thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C289: Albatross vs Cheese
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Jiang misses the jab.
Jiang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jiang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab from Matikainen.
Matikainen connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Jiang moves into the clinch successfully.
A short body shot lands from Jiang as the two fighters clinch.
Matikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Jiang.
Jiang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matikainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Jiang controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Matikainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A knee to the head by Jiang. #CUT#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Jiang missing with knees to the body.
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!
Matikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matikainen misses with some punches.
Jiang scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Matikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jiang slips under a jab from Matikainen.
Jiang doesn't manage to clinch there - Matikainen circles away.
Jiang misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matikainen! But no joy.
Matikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Jiang lands with a hook. Matikainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matikainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jiang just misses with a punch to the body.
Jiang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Jiang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jiang.
Jiang throws a body shot but no joy.
Matikainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jiang checks the leg kick.
Matikainen sizes up Jiang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matikainen 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.
Jiang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jiang connects with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matikainen.
Jiang checks a low kick from Matikainen.
Jiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matikainen.
Matikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jiang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jiang blocks a head kick by Matikainen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
Jiang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Jiang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jiang throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jiang misses with a left hand
and Matikainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Jiang misses with a looping left.
Jiang moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMatikainen.
Jiang swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jiang lands an overhand right.
Jiang wants to clinch.
Matikainen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matikainen scores with a punch to the head.
Matikainen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Matikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jiang.
Matikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jiang.
Matikainen throws a hook but Jiang avoids it easily.
Jiang feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jiang.
Jiang doesn't manage to clinch there - Matikainen circles away.
Jiang avoids the head kick by Matikainen. #T3#
Jiang swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Jiang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matikainen lands a jab to the head.
A big left from Matikainen misses.
Jiang tries a low kick but Matikainen avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Jiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Jiang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matikainen throws a shot from downtown. Jiang moves away and avoids it.
Donk. Matikainen catches Jiang right on the button with a cross.
Jiang lands a nice shot that snaps Matikainen's head back.
Matikainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot lands for Jiang.
Matikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matikainen lands with an overhand left.
Matikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Matikainen takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jiang ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Jiang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jiang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matikainen in his tracks. #CL#
Jiang drives through and clinches with Matikainen against the cage. #T4#
Jiang lands a right hand.
Jiang is stalling here.
Jiang presses Matikainen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jiang is trying to maintain a safe position but Matikainen gets an underhook and turns Jiang into the cage.
Jiang scores with a shoulder strike.
Jiang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matikainen can't break the clinch.
Jiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen misses with a body punch.
Jiang struggles to land a body shot inside as Matikainen controls his hands.
A short right from Jiang.
A head punch on the inside from Matikainen fails to land.
Jiang is trying to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Jiang backwards. #BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch.
Jiang swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen throws the left hand but Jiang avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DaMatti Matikainen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jiang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jiang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jiang throws a head kick but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen throws a jab when Jiang was well out of range.
Jiang misses with a kick to the body.
Matikainen blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from Jiang misses its intended target.
Jiang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matikainen keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Jiang moves into the clinch.
Matikainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jiang's elbow.
Jiang misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Matikainen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matikainen tries to break free but Jiang pushes him back against the cage.
Jiang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matikainen tries to work over Jiang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jiang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Matikainen. #T1#
Matikainen lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Matikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jiang ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Jiang punishes Matikainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Matikainen lands a body shot.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matikainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jiang is just out of range.
Matikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jiang with a nice calf kick.
Matikainen throws a looping overhand right but Jiang ducks down to avoid it.
Matikainen works Jiang's body with a nice hook.
Matikainen walks into a stiff left hand from Jiang.
Jiang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Matikainen to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiang throws a body shot but no joy.
Jiang connects with a leg kick. #T2#
Jiang throws a hook but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen unleashes a big counter combination but Jiang bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jiang tries to score with a low kick but Matikainen moves his leg out of the way.
Jiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Matikainen is just out of range.
Matikainen throws a hook but Jiang blocks it.
Jiang misses with a wild body shot.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
Matikainen scores with a kick to the body.
Jiang loads up on a big right hand but Matikainen slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matikainen! But no joy.
Jiang tries to close the distance and clinch but Matikainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matikainen throws a body punch but Jiang moves out of range.
Jiang tried to counter with a leg kick but Matikainen avoided it.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut.
Jiang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jiang defending well as Matikainen loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Jiang misses the target.
Jiang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matikainen in his tracks.
Jiang throws a front kick aimed at Matikainen's knee but Matikainen avoids it well.
Jiang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matikainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Matikainen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
Matikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jiang is just out of range.
Matikainen throws a lazy right hand but Jiang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Matikainen blocks the low kick.
Matikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jiang.
Jiang misses with a kick to the body.
Jiang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jiang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matikainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jiang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jiang throws out the jab.
Matikainen connects with a looping right hand.
Jiang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jiang motions for Matikainen to come forward. Jiang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen swings for the body but Jiang moves out of range.
Jiang misses with a double jab.
Matikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matikainen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matikainen throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Jiang clinches up with Matikainen and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jiang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jiang.
Matikainen has had enough of the clinch but Jiang keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Jiang - that landed with a thud.
Jiang scores with a knee to the head.
Matikainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jiang tries to land knees in the clinch but Matikainen avoids the damage to the body.
Jiang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Matikainen can't find room to land a body shot as Jiang controls the action. #BC2#
Matikainen breaks from the clinch.
Jiang throws a solid leg kick but Matikainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jiang.
Nice body punch from Jiang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matikainen.
Jiang tries to counter by clinching up but Matikainen breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Matikainen.
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 Da Jiang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Jiang takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matikainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That kick from Jiang tenderised Matikainen's leg. Matikainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jiang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matikainen moves out of range as Jiang throws a body kick.
Jiang fails to land with a series of punches.
Matikainen 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.
Jiang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jiang tries to clinch up but Matikainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Matikainen scores with a hook.
Jiang throws a hook to the side of Matikainen's head but Matikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jiang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Jiang ducks right into an uppercut from Matikainen.
Jiang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matikainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jiang ducks right into an uppercut from Matikainen.
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!
Jiang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matikainen is out of range and Jiang settles back down.
Matikainen throws an off balance right hand
and Jiang counters with a low kick, right behind Matikainen 's knee.
Matikainen misses with a head kick. #T1#
Jiang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jiang throws out the jab.
Matikainen swings for the body but Jiang moves out of range.
Matikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jiang manages to avoid it.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jiang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matikainen scores with a jab to the body.
Matikainen throws a leg kick which misses Jiang's front leg but catches the back leg as Jiang tries to avoid it.
Matikainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matikainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matikainen missing with a left hand there. Jiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jiang ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jiang tries to clinch but Matikainen is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Jiang.
A head kick misses from Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with the body kick
and Jiang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jiang tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Matikainen connects with a high kick.
Jiang misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matikainen scores with a head kick.
Jiang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Matikainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jiang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jiang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jiang's sensitive parts.
Jiang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matikainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matikainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jiang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matikainen has time to react.
Jiang misses with a looping right.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matikainen throws a lazy right hand but Jiang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A clash of legs there as Matikainen blocks the low kick.
Jiang throws a lazy right hand but Matikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3##CL#
Jiang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jiang struggles to land a body shot inside as Matikainen controls his hands.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
Matikainen lands a right hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jiang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Matikainen tries to throw a body punch but Jiang avoids it by throwing Matikainen back against the cage.
Matikainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jiang backwards.
Matikainen lands with a right to the head.
Jiang keeps control of Matikainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Jiang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jiang has Matikainen pressed against the cage, preventing Matikainen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch.
Matikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab by Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a sloppy head kick and Jiang moves out of range easily.
Jiang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Matikainen moves out of range of the body kick.
Jiang misses with an uppercut. Matikainen saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Jiang misses the target.
Matikainen misses the jab.
Matikainen walks into a stiff left hand from Jiang.
Nice body punch from Jiang.
Jiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jiang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jiang 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.#CL#
Jiang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Da Jiang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matikainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jiang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Matikainen is defending well for now.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jiang misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Matikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jiang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but DaMatti Matikainen just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jiang throws out the jab.
Jiang avoids the head kick by Matikainen.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Matikainen is predictable there
and Jiang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Matikainen thows a leg kick but Jiang checks it
and Jiang counters with a series of strikes. Matikainen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Matikainen throws a hook but Jiang blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Matikainen. That snapped Jiang's head back.
Jiang misses with a body shot.
Matikainen tries to work over Jiang's front leg with a kick but Jiang checks it.
Jiang is looking to counter the offense by Matikainen and move into the clinch.
Jiang throws a chopping leg kick but Matikainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jiang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matikainen.
A telegraphed right hand from Matikainen misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matikainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Matikainen is just out of range.#CL#
Jiang pushes Matikainen up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matikainen.
Jiang lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
Jiang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Jiang.
Jiang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matikainens head.
Matikainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
Jiang prevents a body shot from Matikainen.
Matikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matikainen lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matikainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matikainen. #BC2#
Matikainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jiang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matikainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Matikainen as he checks the leg kick.#CL#
Jiang rushes Matikainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jiang digs a right hand underneath Matikainen's ribcage. Matikainen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matikainen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Matikainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jiang content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T2#
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jiang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matikainen's efforts to push away.
Jiang looking to stall.
Jiang has Matikainen pressed against the cage, preventing Matikainen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Matikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jiang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matikainen avoids the head kick by Jiang.
Jiang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jiang swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jiang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matikainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Jiang wants to clinch.#T3#
Jiang throws the kick towards the body but Matikainen avoids it.
Jiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matikainen.
Matikainen avoids the body shot from Jiang.
Jiang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matikainen slips a straight right by Jiang.
Matikainen feints and then cracks Jiang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jiang down.
Jiang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matikainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matikainen cracks Jiang with an open hand slap.
Matikainen swings for the body but Jiang moves out of range.
Jiang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jiang takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
Jiang throws a leg kick which misses Matikainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Matikainen tries to avoid it.
Jiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matikainen.
Matikainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jiang. Jiang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jiang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Jiang takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
Matikainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matikainen.
Matikainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jiang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jiang was well out of range. Poor timing from Matikainen.
Jiang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jiang lands a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matikainen.
Jiang moves in looking to clinch but Matikainen pushes him off.
Jiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jiang feints a jab promting Matikainen to slip. Jiang then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Matikainen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jiang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matikainen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jiang.
Jiang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Da Jiang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Jiang lands a nice looking kick to the body. Matikainen takes a step back to recover.
Jiang avoids the body shot from Matikainen.
Matikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jiang misses with the combination.
Matikainen cracks Jiang with a good jab.
Matikainen throws a chopping leg kick but Jiang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matikainen.
Jiang misses with a straight left.
A lazy left from Jiang finds it's target.
Jiang wants to land a leg kick but Matikainen is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang throws a hook to the side of Matikainen's head but Matikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matikainen blocks a low kick nicely.
Jiang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jiang.
Matikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Matikainen lands with an overhand left.
Jiang scores with a nice head shot.
Matikainen connects with a single shot there.
Jiang throws a body kick that misses.
Jiang tries to clinch up.
Jiang checks the leg kick.
Matikainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Jiang tries to land a front kick but Matikainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jiang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matikainen 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.
Jiang throws a front kick aimed at Matikainen's knee but Matikainen avoids it well.
Jiang lands with a nice body kick.
Matikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jiang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Jiang avoids the head kick by Matikainen.
Jiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matikainen.
Jiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matikainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Jiang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jiang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jiang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jiang throws a leg kick but Matikainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matikainen motions for Jiang to come forward. Matikainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen staying out of range there.
Matikainen blocks a leg kick.
Matikainen throws a lazy right hand but Jiang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matikainen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jiang ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matikainen.
Jiang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matikainen thumps Jiang with a low kick.
Jiang lands a nice hook to Matikainen's body. Matikainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
An inside leg kick from Jiang misses.
A jab from Jiang misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Matikainen misses.
Jiang moves in looking to clinch but Matikainen pushes him off.
Matikainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matikainen lands with a good body shot.
Good leg kick by Matikainen.
Jiang misses with a leg kick.
Jiang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jiang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matikainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matikainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Jiang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matikainen misses with a punch to the body.
Jiang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Matikainen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#BC2#
Matikainen breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Jiang drives through and clinches with Matikainen against the cage. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jiang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jiang.
Matikainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jiang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Matikainen.
Jiang pushes Matikainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
Jiang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Jiang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matikainen's elbow.
Come on Jiang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Matikainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jiang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matikainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matikainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jiang.
Jiang misses with a body punch.
Matikainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to DaMatti Matikainen.
I think Matikainen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:49
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:48
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45

The fight is ruled a draw!
Da Jiang retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: DMMA 304 Tyler vs Zhdanov
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dreth checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Dreth throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Malley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dreth is in Malley's guard.

Malley uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dreth 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.
Malley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Malley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dreth was well out of range. Poor timing from Malley.
Dreth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dreth swings for the body but Malley moves out of range.
Dreth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dreth walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malley misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch lands to the side of Malley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dreth shoots in and drives through. Malley sprawls well.
Malley defending well as Dreth loads up on a big left hand.
Malley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dreth. Dreth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dreth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malley looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
Dreth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dreth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Malley looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
Dreth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Malley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dreth checks a leg kick nicely.
Dreth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Malley checks a low kick from Dreth.
Malley feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Malley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Malley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Malley ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
Dreth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jane Malley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dreth looks to throw the jab but Malley is out of range.
Jane Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dreth avoids the body shot from Malley.
Nice cross by Dreth.
Malley swats away the attempt to clinch by Dreth.
Malley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malley checks a leg kick nicely.
Dreth scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Dreth.
Dreth shoots for a takedown but Malley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dreth blocks a low kick nicely.
Dreth moves out of range of the strikes.
Dreth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dreth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Malley thows a body kick. Dreth tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dreth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dreth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Dreth lands a glancing blow to the side of Malley's head.
Dreth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dreth.
Malley throws a big shot that misses.
Dreth 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.
Dreth looks to clinch
and Malley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Malley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malley tries to clinch but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth with a nice calf kick.
Malley throws a hook to the side of Dreth's head but Dreth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dreth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dreth throws a right hand that misses
and Malley counters with a good low kick that Dreth was not able to check.
Dreth slips under a jab.
Dreth tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dreth shoots in looking for a takedown but Malley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dreth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jane Malley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valen Dreth.
Malley throws a leg kick that misses.
Dreth with the counter takedown but Malley avoids it easily.
Malley lands a nice shot to the body.
Dreth looks for a takedown but Malley sprawls well.
Malley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Malley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dreth's hands.
Malley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Malley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dreth drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malley defends it well.
Dreth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dreth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Malley misses with a wild body shot.
Malley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Malley throws a leg kick but Dreth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dreth throws a body shot but no joy.
Malley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Malley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A clash of legs there as Malley blocks the low kick.
Malley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Malley ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
As Dreth backs away, Malley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Malley closes the distance and pushes Dreth back into the cage.
Dreth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malley pushes Dreth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malley misses with a punch on the inside.
Dreth is trying to break the clinch but Malley is controlling him.#T4#
Malley struggles to land a body shot inside as Dreth controls his hands.
Malley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dreth working aggressively here.
Malley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dreth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dreth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malleys head.
Dreth can't get the takedown.
Dreth jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Malley walks away with a smile on his face. Dreth gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dreth connects with the punch.
Malley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Malley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD2#
Dreth gets a takedown into half guard.
Malley wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dreth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dreth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dreth prevents Malley from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jane Malley dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Malley looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Malley.
Malley throws out a leg kick but Dreth moves out of range and Malley only half commits.
Malley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Malley wants to clinch.
Dreth dodges the punch combination from Malley.
Malley wants to slow Dreth down by chopping away at his legs.
Good standup being displayed there by Malley as he connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Malley.
Malley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dreth tries to score with a low kick but Malley moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dreth.
Dreth 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.
Malley slips a jab from Dreth.
Dreth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Malley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A jab from Malley misses.
Malley lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T1#
Dreth moves away from the strike by Malley.
Malley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dreth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dreth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malley doesn't seem bothered though.
Malley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Malley lands a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dreth 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 Malley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dreth moves in looking to clinch but Malley pushes him off.
Good leg kick by Malley.
The fighters circling - Malley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dreth moves out of range of the strikes.
Jane Malley is winning the standup battle so far.
Dreth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dreth scores with a jab.
Malley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dreth manages to avoid it.
Dreth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Malley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Malley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dreth feints the counter takedown.
Malley with a nice calf kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dreth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malley swivels and escapes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Malley. That's going to slow Dreth down. #T2#
Dreth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malley was well out of range. Poor timing from Dreth.
Malley lands with a nice body punch.
Malley avoids the body shot from Dreth.
Malley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dreth.
Dreth fails with a takedown attempt.
Malley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dreth.
Malley defending well as Dreth loads up on a big left hand.
Malley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dreth scores with a jab.
Dreth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malley.
Malley defending well as Dreth loads up on a big left hand.
Malley throws a shot from downtown. Dreth moves away and avoids it.
Dreth drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Malley defends it well.
Malley scores with a jab.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Malley digs a good hook to Dreth's body.
Dreth cracks Malley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Malley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dreth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malley looks to land a right hand but Dreth moved out of range.
Malley misses with a body shot.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Dreth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malley tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Dreth shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Malley is trying to defend but Dreth finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Malley is looking for a sweep. Dreth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dreth scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Malley pushes Dreth off looking to stand but Dreth dives back in and keeps control.
Dreth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Malley taking some punishment here, with Dreth in his half guard.
Malley is trying to stand back up but Dreth is controlling him #T4#
Malley is not content to let Dreth control the position.
Malley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dreth scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dreth prevents Malley from standing back up.
Dreth is trying to control. Malley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Valen Dreth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dreth.
Dreth prevents Malley from standing back up.
Dreth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malley defending well though.
Dreth wants to control but Malley is keeping him busy.
Dreth wants to pass the guard but Malley is defending well.
Dreth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dreth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Dreth is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dreth is stalling here. Malley is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dreth seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Malley has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jane Malley dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Malley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valen Dreth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dreth throws a jab but it's blocked by Malley.
Dreth tries to clinch up.
Malley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dreth.
Malley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dreth is out of range and Malley settles back down.
Dreth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malley swivels and escapes.
Malley lands a nice shot that snaps Dreth's head back.
Malley ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
Malley throws a head kick that misses.
Dreth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab by Malley.
Dreth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malley.
Malley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dreth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dreth swings for the body but Malley moves out of range.
Malley throws an overhand right that lands on Dreth's shoulder, as Dreth tries to avoid the shot.
Dreth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Malley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Malley.#T1#
Malley works the jab nicely.
Malley swats away the attempt to clinch by Dreth.
Malley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dreth can do to turn this around?
Malley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
An inside leg kick from Malley misses.
Malley tries to clinch up.
Dreth with the counter takedown but Malley avoids it easily.
Malley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Malley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dreth.
Malley connects with the punch.
Malley with a jab.
Malley takes a swing at Dreth's ribcage but misses.
Malley misses with a low kick.
Malley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Malley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dreth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malley throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Malley moves in looking to clinch but Dreth pushes him off.
Malley throws the left hand but Dreth avoids the punch easily.
Dreth digs a good hook to Malley's body.
Dreth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malley misses the shot to the body.
Malley scores with a nice strike.
Malley avoids the body shot from Dreth.
Dreth misses with a straight right.
Malley cracks Dreth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dreth tries a low kick but Malley avoids it.
Dreth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Malley scores with a leg kick.
Malley connects with a solid leg kick.
Malley moves out of range of the leg kick from Dreth.
Malley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dreth missing with a left hand there. Malley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malley, as that shot connected.
Dreth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dreth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Malley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dreth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malley scores with a body shot.
Malley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice cross by Malley.
Dreth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Malley checks it well.
Malley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Dreth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dreth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dreth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malley's waist but Malley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dreth off to one side.
Good leg kick by Malley.
Dreth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Malley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dreth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Dreth tries to keep at a distance but Malley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Malley has a couple of punches blocked by Dreth.
Malley pushes Dreth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Malley misses with a body punch.
Dreth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malley's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malley.
Malley misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Malley.
Dreth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Malley cracks Dreth with a nice body shot.
Dreth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dreth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dreth.
Malley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jane Malley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dreth.
Dreth lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malley.
Malley swings wildly with an uppercut but Dreth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malley can't find room to land a body shot as Dreth controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dreth blocks a body shot from Malley.
Malley lands with a left to the head.
Dreth keeps control of Malley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jane Malley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Malley, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jane Malley!
A victorious Jane Malley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC 141 Savisto v Billingsly
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Savisto avoids the body shot from Billingsly.
Savisto blocks a jab.
Billingsly throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Savisto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Billingsly's guard.
Savisto throws a big elbow that misses.
Savisto trying to control but Billingsly is working from the bottom.
Savisto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Billingsly is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Savisto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Billingsly's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savisto trying to control but Billingsly is working from the bottom.
Savisto stays in close to Billingsly's body and controls the position.
Savisto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Billingsly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savisto.
Savisto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Savisto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Billingsly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savisto landing with the ground and pound.
Savisto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Savisto is looking to work some ground and pound but Billingsly has wrist control.
Savisto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savisto throwing strikes but missing.
Savisto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Billingsly keeping moving, preventing Savisto from controlling successfully. #T2#
Savisto preventing the sweep.
Savisto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Billingsly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savisto throws a big elbow that misses.
Savisto throws a big right hand that misses.
Savisto preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savisto stands and throws Billingsly's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Savisto grinds an elbow into Billingsly's temple.
Billingsly is working to avoid the ground and pound but Savisto connects with a decent elbow.
Savisto throws a strike aimed at the side of Billingsly's head but Billingsly avoids it well.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Billingsly takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Savisto looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Billingsly is avoiding damage well.
Billingsly is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Savisto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Savisto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Savisto lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Savisto trying to control the action but Billingsly is working from the bottom. #T4#
Savisto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Billingsly is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Savisto lands some shots froms side control.
Savisto lands a few punches from side control.#ROC#Billingsly is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Chad Billingsly has been cut.
Savisto lands a big left to the face of Billingsly, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Savisto and another - Billingsly is out! Savisto stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lasse Savisto!
Lasse Savisto retains his heavyweight title!
Lasse Savisto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1048 Milo v Oscar
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Custer throws a right and a left that Sector avoids nicely.
Despite the aggression on Sector's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Good standup being displayed there by Sector as he connects with a hook.
Sector attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Custer's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Custer needs to keep his hands up - Sector had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Sector gets tackled into the cage by Custer. Custer maintains the clinch.
Sector has had enough of the clinch but Custer keeps him there for the moment.
Custer tries to land knees in the clinch but Sector avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Sector's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Custer throws an overhand right that lands on Sector's shoulder, as Sector tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Custer misses with a left hand
and Sector connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sector slips a straight right by Custer.
Sector throws out a counter right but Custer avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Sector misses with a left hand
and Sector takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sector stuns Custer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been informed that Sector has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jab by Sector.
Custer throws a right and a left that Sector avoids nicely.
Sector misses with a left hand
and Custer counters with a straight right hand.
Sector showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Custer. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Custer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Custer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Custer blocks an uppercut.
Custer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sector blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sector throws a head punch that misses.
Custer misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Sector manages to break the clinch.
Sector is looking to score with low kicks.
Custer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sector swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sector throws a lazy right hand but Custer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sector misses with a looping right.#T3#
Custer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Custer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sector misses with a lunging right hand
and Custer counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Custer. That snapped Sector's head back.
Sector has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Custer.
Sector throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Custer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Custer. #KD#
Custer drops Sector with a beautiful combination! Sector stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Custer is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Summa Sector has been cut.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sector avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sector appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Custer rushes Sector and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sector wants to break free but Custer has control.
Custer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Custer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sector throws a punch but it's blocked by Custer.
Sector can't break the clinch.
Custer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Custer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Sector's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sector fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sector has had enough of the clinch but Custer keeps him there for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Custer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Summa Sector'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#
Sector slips a straight right by Custer.
Custer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sector to score with a decent uppercut.
Custer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Custer moves to clinch but Sector breaks away
and Sector counters with a left to the body.
Sector swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #KD2#
Sector lands a left and a right that send Custer crashing to the mat, dazed. Sector thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Custer is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jesse Custer has been cut.
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!
Crunch! Sector slams his shin into Custer's torso.
Oh Custer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A chopping leg kick lands by Sector.
A good leg kick by Sector.
Custer throws a sloppy head kick
and Sector counters with a slapping leg kick.
Custer seems to have got his legs back now.
Custer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sector.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Custer gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Sector gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Custer is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Summa Sector!
After the fight, Summa Sector was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: TOF 92
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Punch cracks Parkkinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Bahamut Parkkinen has been cut.
Punch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Punch thows a leg kick but Parkkinen checks it
and Parkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Punch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Parkkinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Parkkinen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Punch moves out of range of the body kick.
Parkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Punch throws a hook but Parkkinen blocks it.
Parkkinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Punch walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Punch misses.
Parkkinen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Punch. That one must have hurt.
Parkkinen missing with a left hand there. Punch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Punch throws a body punch but Parkkinen moves out of range.
Parkkinen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Punch with a body shot.
Punch goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Punch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parkkinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#That has opened up Bahamut Parkkinen's cut even more.
Punch throws a combination that misses
and Parkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Punch misses the body punch
and Parkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Punch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Parkkinen drops his hands momentarily and Punch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Parkkinen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Punch throws a hook to the side of Parkkinen's head but Parkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parkkinen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Punch scores with a nice head shot.
Parkkinen throws a body punch but Punch moves out of range.
Punch drops Parkkinen with a big left hand! Parkkinen is injured, injured bad! Punch jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thunda Punch!

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