PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sakke Somali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domenic Amato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Somali might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sakke - Oonhan Suomalainen. Amato has chosen Gonna Fly Now as his entrance music. Domenic Amato has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Somali
vs
Amato

183 cm
23
180 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

180 cm
27
169 lbs
19 - 7 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Crashforce Nutrition (Authentic 160Q/159Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sakke Somali!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Domenic Amato!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Somali.
Somali throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Somali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Amato has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Amato misses with a hook. Somali ducked under it nicely.
Somali walks into a jab.
Somali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amato.
Somali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Somali misses with a wild body shot.
Somali looks to land a body kick but Amato moved away.
Somali lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amato at a distance.
Sakke Somali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amato throws a leg kick but Somali moved away.
Somali blocks a jab.
Somali throws a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Amato blocks the leg kick.
Somali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amato takes a swing at Somali's ribcage but misses.
Amato takes one on the button.
Somali 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Somali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Amato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Somali.
Amato is looking to chop away at Somali's legs.
Somali lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Somali tries to land a front kick but Amato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Somali wants to land a leg kick but Amato is out of range.
Amato walks forward, straight into a front kick from Somali.
Somali is looking to land body kicks.
Amato shoots for a double leg takedown but Somali sprawls well. He's pushed Amato's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Amato misses with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Somali.
Amato moves out of range of the body kick.
Somali throws a push kick but Amato slaps the foot to one side.
Somali misses with a low kick as Amato jumps back.
Somali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Amato manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Somali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amato works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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 chopping leg kick lands by Somali.
Somali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Somali misses with a body kick.
Amato throws a lazy right hand but Somali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amato throws a body kick that misses.
Amato takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Somali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Amato has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Amato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Somali was well out of range. Poor timing from Amato.
A good leg kick by Somali.
Somali lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Amato lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Somali circles away quickly and effectively.
A slapping body kick lands there for Somali.
Somali tries to clinch but Amato moves out of range.
Somali thumps Amato with a low kick.
Amato's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amato dives in and grabs Somali's left leg, looking for a takedown. Somali pushes down on Amato's head and hops out.
Somali misses with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Somali.
Somali checks a leg kick.
Somali misses with a body kick.
Amato missing with a left hand there. Somali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amato on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Somali throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Somali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amato.
Somali takes a swing at Amato's ribcage but misses.
Somali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amato was well out of range. Poor timing from Somali.
Somali throws a half hearted mid kick.
Somali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sakke Somali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Somali.
Amato keeps the fight on the outside.
Amato swings widly with a right hand
and Somali counters with a low kick, right behind Amato 's knee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amato throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Amato, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Amato comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Somali shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Somali throws a half hearted mid kick.
Somali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Amato wants to land a leg kick but Somali is out of range.
Nice body kick there by Somali.
Some wild striking there from Amato.
Somali throws a push kick but Amato slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Somali tries to close the distance and clinch but Amato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Somali tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Amato is able to avoid easily.
Amato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Somali.
Amato thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sakke Somali dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Amato.
Amato takes a swing at Somali's ribcage but misses.
Amato looks to land a left hand but Somali moved out of range nicely.
Amato throws a right and a left that Somali avoids nicely.
Somali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Amato goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Somali tries a head kick but it misses.
Amato lands with a thumping leg kick.
Amato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Somali tries to clinch up.
Somali is looking to wear down Amato with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Somali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Amato checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Somali. That's going to slow Amato down.
A big left from Amato misses.
Somali connects with an inside leg kick.
Somali misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amato fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Amato connects with a crisp jab.
Amato looks to land a combination but Somali avoids it well.
Amato throws out a loose jab but Somali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Somali scores with a leg kick.
Somali leaves Amato with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sakke Somali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domenic Amato.
Somali throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Amato feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Somali's calf.
A bone on bone clash there as Amato blocks the leg kick.
Somali throws a leg kick but Amato sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Amato throws a solid leg kick but Somali takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Amato.
Somali jabs at Amato's body.
Sakke Somali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Somali throws a leg kick but Amato checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amato throws a right hand that misses
and Somali counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Amato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Somali.
Somali looks for the body kick but Amato saw that one coming.
Amato fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Somali throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A punch combination from Somali misses.
Somali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Amato swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Amato missing with a left hand there. Somali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A good leg kick by Somali.
Amato throws an off balance right hand
and Somali counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Amato keeps the fight on the outside.
Amato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amato tests Somali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Amato scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amato takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Somali pushes Amato away with a front kick.
Amato looks for the body kick but Somali saw that one coming.
Somali is looking to slow Amato down with leg kicks.
Amato tries a head kick but it misses.
Somali throws a low kick but Amato moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Somali.
Amato lands with a thumping leg kick.
Somali slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Somali.
Somali lands with a thumping leg kick.
Somali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Amato has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Somali plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sakke Somali is winning the standup battle so far.
Somali throws a leg kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Somali checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somali takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Somali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Somali tries to close the distance and clinch but Amato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Somali.
Somali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Somali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Somali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crunch! Somali slams his shin into Amato's torso.
Amato has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Somali.
Amato 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.
Somali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Somali wants to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Amato scores with a jab. Somali acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sakke Somali will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Amato moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Amato. That's going to slow Somali down.
Somali throws a leg kick but Amato sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Somali throws a looping overhand right but Amato ducks down to avoid it.
Amato throws a body punch but Somali moves out of range.
Somali throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Amato listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Somali stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Amato pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Somali back to the cage. Amato follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Somali fakes the leg kick and cracks Amato in the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Somali.
Somali blocks a head kick by Amato.
Amato circles away from the clinch attempt.
Amato throws a jab when Somali was well out of range.
Amato moves out of range of the body kick.
Amato misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Somali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amato throws a shot from downtown. Somali moves away and avoids it.
Somali throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Somali tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Amato is able to avoid easily.
Somali is looking to score with low kicks.

Somali fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Amato, pushing him back against the cage.
Somali misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Somali just misses with a elbow thrown towards Amato's brow.
Somali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Amato.
Amato jumps guard but Somali stands there with Amato around his waist. Amato gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Amato is trying to drag Somali to the mat but Somali just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Somali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amato tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sakke Somali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domenic Amato.
Somali missing with knees to the body.
Somali lands a shoulder strike.

Amato jumps guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Amato lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Somali!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amato looking to ground and pound but Somali is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amato breaks from Somali's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Somali is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Somali is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Amato thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Amato controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amato punching from mount but Somali doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Amato trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Amato looking to finish with strikes here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Somali is bucking up trying to escape but Amato cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domenic Amato really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Amato throws a hook but Somali blocks it.
Somali throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Somali lets loose with a powerful body kick. Amato will feel that in the morning.
Good work by Amato as he checks the leg kick.
Somali pivots, looking for a leg kick but Amato is out of range and Somali settles back down.
Amato just misses with a punch to the body.
Somali tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Amato is able to avoid easily.
Somali takes a jab right on the kisser.
Amato looks for a takedown but Somali sprawls well.
Both fighters circling a little - Somali finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Amato keeps the fight on the outside.
Amato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amato tries a head kick but it misses.
Amato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Somali can pounce on him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Somali connects with a leg kick. Amato looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice combination there by Amato.
Amato has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Somali.
Somali tries to clinch but Amato moves out of range.
Somali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Somali throws a leg kick but Amato sees it coming and moves out of range.
Somali takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Amato throws a nice looking combination but Somali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Amato is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Somali thuds his right hand into Amato's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Somali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Amato closes the distance and clinches up with Somali, looking for a takedown. Amato pushes Somali against the cage but Somali circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Amato throws an off balance right hand
and Somali counters with a slapping leg kick.
Somali scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amato takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Amato throws a nice looking combination but Somali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somali throws a leg kick but Amato checks it.
Amato throws a hook but Somali blocks it.
Amato wants to slow Somali down by chopping away at his legs.
Amato takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Amato tries to move into range but Somali moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Amato throws a sloppy head kick
and Somali counters with a left and a right that stings Amato.
Somali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Somali lunges at Amato with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Amato's hand.
A good leg kick by Somali.
Somali scores with a push kick.
Amato scores with a nice right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Somali scores with a four punch combination!
Amato throws an overhand right that lands on Somali's shoulder, as Somali tries to avoid the shot.
Somali avoids the body shot from Amato.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somali moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Amato throws a lazy right hand but Somali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Somali thumps Amato with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Somali. That's going to slow Amato down.

Somali darts in and clinches Amato up against the cage.
Somali misses with a knee to the head.
Somali throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Somali is trying to maintain a safe position but Amato gets an underhook and turns Somali into the cage.
Amato prevents a body shot from Somali.
Somali lands an elbow inside that Amato shrugs off.
Somali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amato jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Somali walks away with a smile on his face. Amato gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sakke Somali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domenic Amato.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somali throws a leg kick which misses Amato's front leg but catches the back leg as Amato tries to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Somali - that will leave a mark!
Somali throws a push kick but Amato slaps the foot to one side.
Amato wants to land a leg kick but Somali is out of range.
Amato is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Somali misses with a low kick.
Amato moves out of range as Somali throws a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Somali looks for the body kick but Amato saw that one coming.
Somali moves out of range of the strikes.
Somali misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Amato, right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Somali scores with a spinning back kick!
Somali throws a hook but Amato avoids it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Somali - that will leave a mark!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sakke Somali had his way with Domenic Amato in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Amato crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Somali - the referee stops the clock and Amato gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Somali. Amato manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
An inside leg kick from Somali misses.
Somali looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Somali misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Amato.
Amato lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Somali darts in and clinches Amato up against the cage.
Amato fails to pull guard.
Amato letting Somali take a breather here.
Somali lands an elbow just above Amato 's eye.
Somali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Amato ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Amato no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Amato looking for a guillotine here but Somali defends easily.
Somali would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Somali won't allow Amato to sweep him here.
Somali has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Sakke Somali has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Somali.
Amato looks to land a body kick but Somali moved away.
Somali misses with a wild combination.
Amato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Somali was well out of range. Poor timing from Amato.
Somali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Amato checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Somali moves to clinch but Amato breaks away
and Amato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amato throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Somali.
Nice defenses there by Somali.
Good work by Somali as he checks the leg kick.
Somali lands a two punch combo.
Domenic Amato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Somali goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Amato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amato bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Somali's head.
Somali misses with a jab, cross combination.
Somali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amato.
Somali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Amato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Somali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Amato cracks Somali with a big right hand and Somali goes down!

Somali is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amato postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oh Somali is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Somali looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Amato connects with a couple of short punches.
Amato sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Amato's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Amato lands a couple of digs.
Amato's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Amato in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amato working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Somali working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Amato.
Domenic Amato has got the better of the ground game so far.
Somali looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Amato lands a couple of digs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Domenic Amato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Somali 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:47
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 48:48
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!