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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Iago Martins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tapio Sammalkorpi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iago Martins is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Iago Martins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tapio Sammalkorpi!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sammalkorpi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Martins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sammalkorpi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sammalkorpi cracks Martins with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Martins looks to move to half guard but instead Sammalkorpi has passed into mount! Damn!
Martins is desperately trying to improve his position but Sammalkorpi has a good base and remains in mount.
Sammalkorpi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sammalkorpi lands with some strikes.
Sammalkorpi with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sammalkorpi tries to control but Martins wriggling away.
Sammalkorpi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Martins can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sammalkorpi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Martins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Martins is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sammalkorpi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Martins slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sammalkorpi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Martins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sammalkorpi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sammalkorpi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Martins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sammalkorpi landing with the ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi cracks Martins with a solid left hand.
Sammalkorpi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Martins is trying to keep Sammalkorpi in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sammalkorpi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've been hearing good reports from Martins's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Martins is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Martins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sammalkorpi's best efforts.
Martins wants to get back to full guard.
Sammalkorpi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Martins looking for submissions off his back.
Sammalkorpi working the head and body with strikes.
Sammalkorpi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Martins can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammalkorpi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Martins looks a forlorn figure.
Martins wants to control but Sammalkorpi is having none of it.
Sammalkorpi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Martins tries to reverse the position but Sammalkorpi maintains control.
Martins wants to hold on but Sammalkorpi pushes him away.
Martins gets back to half guard.
Sammalkorpi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi wants to take a breather but Martins is having none of it.
Martins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sammalkorpi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sammalkorpi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've been informed that Sammalkorpi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Martins is looking to improve his position.
Sammalkorpi is keen to just control but Martins is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammalkorpi is looking to stall here but Martins recovers full guard.
Martins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sammalkorpi defends well.
Martins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sammalkorpi defends it easily.
Sammalkorpi trying to control but Martins is working from the bottom.
Sammalkorpi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sammalkorpi distracts Martins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sammalkorpi chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tapio Sammalkorpi 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.
Martins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sammalkorpi's waist but Sammalkorpi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martins off to one side.
Martins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sammalkorpi's waist but Sammalkorpi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martins off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iago Martins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sammalkorpi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Martins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sammalkorpi off and has taken his back!
Sammalkorpi tries to escape but Martins has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sammalkorpi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Martins.
Martins looking for the RNC.
Martins controlling well, preventing Sammalkorpi from escaping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martins is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sammalkorpi is defending well though. Martins let's go of the attempt for now.
I really don't envy Sammalkorpi right now.
Martins is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins is trying to stick to Sammalkorpi's back but Sammalkorpi is turning into Martins. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Martins's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sammalkorpi.
Sammalkorpi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sammalkorpi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sammalkorpi trying to control but Martins is working from the bottom.
Sammalkorpi scoring with some ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi drops back looking for a leg! Martins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martins manages to kick Sammalkorpi off! Sammalkorpi jumps back into Martins's guard.
Martins trying to keep a closed guard but Sammalkorpi is proving a slippery customer.
Martins isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sammalkorpi stacks Martins on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sammalkorpi!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sammalkorpi working the head and body with strikes.
Sammalkorpi is working Martins over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sammalkorpi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Martins down.
Martins can't do much from the bottom here.
Martins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Martins is looking to regain half guard here but Sammalkorpi keeps moving and retains side control.
Sammalkorpi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Sammalkorpi landing a few strikes.
Martins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the action but Martins is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martins looking for submissions off his back.
Sammalkorpi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Martins is looking to control Sammalkorpi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Martins avoid being mounted?
Sammalkorpi winds up and cracks Martins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Martins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sammalkorpi pulls his head out easily.
Martins actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sammalkorpi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Martins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sammalkorpi pulls his head out easily.
Sammalkorpi working Martins over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammalkorpi is trying to control. Martins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Martins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Martins is not content to let Sammalkorpi control the position.
Sammalkorpi passes to side control.
Sammalkorpi is putting a hurting on Martins here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sammalkorpi working away.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the action but Martins is working from the bottom.
Sammalkorpi has control of an arm but Martins manages to advance to Sammalkorpi's back!
Martins not allowing Sammalkorpi to control his hands.
Sammalkorpi is trying to get back to his feet but Martins has full control of the position and if anything, Sammalkorpi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tapio Sammalkorpi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sammalkorpi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sammalkorpi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sammalkorpi wants to take a breather but Martins is having none of it.
Martins wants to improve his position but Sammalkorpi is controlling well.
Sammalkorpi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Martins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sammalkorpi is looking to take a break and control but Martins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sammalkorpi moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Martins.
You can see the frustration on Martins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins is looking to reverse the position.
Martins is not content to let Sammalkorpi control the position.
Martins on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Martins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sammalkorpi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sammalkorpi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Martins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sammalkorpi not doing much here.
Martins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sammalkorpi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sammalkorpi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sammalkorpi wants to pass the guard but Martins is defending well.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the action but Martins is working from the bottom.
Martins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sammalkorpi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Martins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sammalkorpi pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sammalkorpi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sammalkorpi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sammalkorpi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ground and pound from Sammalkorpi.
Sammalkorpi is pressing down on Martins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Martins is holding on for now.
Martins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Martins is trying to maintain the position but Sammalkorpi is very close to passing his half guard.
Sammalkorpi is nestled in close to Martins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sammalkorpi connects with a nice short shot to Martins's temple.
Martins is trying to get back to full guard.
Martins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sammalkorpi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sammalkorpi is keen to just control but Martins is a slippery customer.
Tapio Sammalkorpi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sammalkorpi is trying to control the action in half guard but Martins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tapio Sammalkorpi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sammalkorpi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapio Sammalkorpi!
Tapio Sammalkorpi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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