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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sakke Somali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nemean Athos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Somali kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sakke - Oonhan Suomalainen. Athos is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Thundercats. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Sakke Somali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nemean Athos!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Athos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Athos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Athos throws a solid leg kick but Somali takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Athos.
Somali avoids the head kick by Athos.
Athos moves in looking to clinch but Somali pushes him off.
Athos lands a nice looking body kick.
Somali finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Somali tries a head kick but it misses.
Somali motions for Athos to come forward. Somali throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Athos checks a leg kick.
Athos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Athos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Somali gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Athos.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Athos throws a push kick but Somali slaps the foot to one side.
Somali throws a leg kick which misses Athos's front leg but catches the back leg as Athos tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Athos throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Somali throws a nice inside leg kick.
Somali tries to clinch up.
Somali keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Somali is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Athos misses with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Somali 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 Athos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Athos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Somali stuffs the takedown attempt from Athos. Athos gets slowly back to his feet.
Athos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Somali.
Athos lands with a nice body punch.
Athos throws a head kick but Somali moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Somali.
Somali tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Somali.
Athos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sakke Somali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Athos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Athos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Somali.
Athos moves out of range as Somali throws a body kick.
Athos swings for the body but Somali moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Athos throws a leg kick but Somali checks it.
Athos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Somali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Athos scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Athos checks the leg kick.
Athos blocks the body kick.
Somali moves away from the strike by Athos.
Somali pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Athos looks to throw the jab but Somali is out of range.
Somali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Somali wants to clinch up but Athos keeps it at a distance.
Athos misses with a hook. Somali ducked under it nicely.
Somali misses with a kick to the body.
Somali tried to score with a low kick but Athos checks it.
Athos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Athos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Athos throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Somali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Athos misses with a body kick.
Athos looks to throw a body kick
and Somali counters with a nice body kick.
Nemean Athos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Athos moves out of range of the body kick.
Somali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Somali tried to score with a low kick but Athos checks it.
Somali closes the distance and clinches.
Somali prevents a body shot from Athos.
Somali throws an elbow but it misses.
Athos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Athos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Athos wants to break free but Somali has control.
Athos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Somali trying to land knees to the body.
Athos scores with a shot to the side of Somali's head.
Athos blocks the elbow strike.
Somali lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Somali dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Athos can't find room to land a body shot as Somali controls the action.
Athos blocks an elbow strike.
Somali is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Athos is defending well for now.
Somali dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Somali blocks a body shot from Athos.
Athos prevents a body shot from Somali.
Somali dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Somali trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Athos can't find room to land a body shot as Somali controls the action.
Somali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Somali looking to slow down the pace here.
Somali missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sakke Somali will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Somali tries to clinch up but Athos circles away and keeps his distance.
Somali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Athos throws out the jab.
Somali is looking to clinch but Athos is avoiding it.
Athos cracks Somali with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Somali blocks a head kick by Athos.
Athos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Somali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Athos moves away.
Nemean Athos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Somali tries to clinch but Athos is having none of it.
Athos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Somali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Athos looks to land a right hand but Somali moved out of range.
Somali throws a nice inside leg kick.
Somali misses with a low kick.
Athos misses with a body kick.
Athos moves out of range of the body kick from Somali.
Athos misses with a kick to the body.
Somali connects with a body shot that sends Athos's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Somali misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Athos.
Athos misses with a body kick.
Somali tries to keep at a distance but Athos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Somali struggles to land a body shot inside as Athos controls his hands.
Athos lands a body shot.
Somali throws a punch but it's blocked by Athos.
Athos digs a right hand underneath Somali's ribcage. Somali let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Somali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Athos is trying to trip Somali. He has hold of a leg but Somali is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Athos persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Athos wants to control from the top but Somali keeps moving.
Athos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Somali tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Athos trying to control but Somali is working from the bottom.
Athos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Athos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Somali is trying to control the position but Athos postures up.
Athos wants to pass the guard but Somali is keeping the position.
Somali utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Athos wants to pass the guard but Somali is keeping the position.
Athos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Athos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Somali looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Somali looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Somali!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Athos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Athos manages to get to full guard.
Athos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Athos wants to sweep here but Somali controlling him for the moment.
Athos working for a triangle but Somali defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Athos wants to stand and escape but Somali is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nemean Athos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Somali throws out a leg kick but Athos moves out of range and Somali only half commits.
Athos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Somali.
Somali throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sakke Somali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Somali throws a push kick but Athos slaps the foot to one side.
Athos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Somali wants to clinch up but Athos keeps it at a distance.
Somali scores with a leg kick.
Athos feints a jab promting Somali to slip. Athos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Somali slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Somali tries to land a leg kick but Athos saw it coming and moves away.
Good leg kick by Somali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Athos tries to keep at a distance but Somali has taken the fight into the clinch.
Somali scores with a shot to the side of Athos's head.
Athos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Somali tries to throw a body punch but Athos avoids it by throwing Somali back against the cage.
Athos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Athos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Somali lands an elbow that stopped Athos in his tracks for a moment.
Somali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Athos has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Somali regains guard immediately.
Athos connects with a couple of short punches.
Athos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Athos wants to stand but Somali is controlling his posture from full guard.
Athos throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Athos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Somali keeping moving, preventing Athos from controlling successfully.
Somali avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Athos is looking to advance position but Somali has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somali blocks Athos's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Athos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Athos is squirming around, avoiding Somali's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Athos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Athos wants to try and get back to his feet.
Athos gets back to half guard.
Athos tries to get to full guard but Somali has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Somali passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Athos!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Athos is trying to escape the mount.
Somali trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Athos tries to reverse the position but Somali maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nemean Athos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Athos 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nemean Athos!
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