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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sakke Somali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarmo Uusivirta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Somali comes to the cage accompanied by Sakke - Oonhan Suomalainen. The crowd seem to be enjoying Uusivirta's choice of entrance music: Moonsorrow - Huuto. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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World class boxer
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sakke Somali!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tarmo Uusivirta!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Somali throws a head kick but Uusivirta moves out of range.
Uusivirta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Somali manages to avoid it.
Somali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uusivirta.
Somali misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Uusivirta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Somali misses with a low kick.
Uusivirta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uusivirta throws a sloppy body shot
and Somali counters with a body kick that stops Uusivirta in his tracks momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Somali. Those never looked like landing.
Somali thows a body kick. Uusivirta tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somali takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Somali throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Uusivirta counters with a nice body shot.
Somali connects with a body shot that sends Uusivirta's belly button to the back.
Somali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Uusivirta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Somali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Somali throws a leg kick
enabling Uusivirta to counter with a crisp jab.
Somali throws a sloppy head kick
and Uusivirta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uusivirta avoids the body shot from Somali.
Somali throws a wild body kick that Uusivirta sees coming a mile off.
Uusivirta takes one on the button.
Uusivirta throws a shot to the body.
Uusivirta throws a lazy right hand but Somali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uusivirta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Uusivirta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusivirta swings for the body but Somali moves out of range.
Uusivirta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Somali will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Uusivirta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Somali counters with a big head kick but Uusivirta shrugs it off.
Somali throws a head kick that misses.
Uusivirta misses with a body punch
and Somali counters with a low kick, right behind Uusivirta 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uusivirta avoids the head kick by Somali.
Somali throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Uusivirta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Uusivirta avoids the body shot from Somali.
A solid leg kick lands there for Uusivirta.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uusivirta swings widly with a right hand
and Somali counters with an outside leg kick.
Uusivirta misses with an uppercut
and Somali counters with a good, hard body kick but Uusivirta shrugs it off.
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.
Uusivirta throws a poor cross that misses
and Somali counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Uusivirta 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.
Uusivirta misses with a left hand
and Somali counters with a thumping low kick.
A low kick from Somali is predictable there
and Uusivirta counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The fighters circling - Somali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uusivirta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Somali counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Uusivirta looks to score with a jab to the body but Somali is just out of range.
Uusivirta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Somali counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Somali.
Uusivirta is breathing heavily.
Uusivirta misses with a shot to the body
and Somali counters with a head kick.
Somali looks to land a body kick but Uusivirta moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Somali. Uusivirta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Somali tries a head kick but it misses.
Uusivirta misses with a shot to the body
and Somali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Somali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Uusivirta. Uusivirta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Somali.
Uusivirta has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Somali.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Somali 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.
Somali lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Somali throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Tarmo Uusivirta has been cut.
Uusivirta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick from Somali is predictable there
and Uusivirta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somali throws a head kick that half lands.
Somali misses with a body shot.
Uusivirta gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Somali counters with a solid body kick.
Somali tries a low kick but Uusivirta avoids it.
Somali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Somali swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Uusivirta counters with a three punch combo that has Somali backing up. Somali nods at Uusivirta to acknowledge the strikes.
Sakke Somali is winning the standup battle so far.
Somali scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somali feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Uusivirta's calf.
Uusivirta looks to score with a jab to the body but Somali is just out of range.
Somali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Somali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uusivirta.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Somali scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uusivirta avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakke Somali dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tarmo Uusivirta'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.
A head kick misses from Somali.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Uusivirta might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Somali has got the better of the exchanges.
Uusivirta works Somali's body with a nice hook.
Somali tries to score with a low kick but Uusivirta moves his leg out of the way.
Good standup being displayed there by Uusivirta as he connects with a hook.
A low kick from Uusivirta is predictable there
and Somali counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Somali walks into a straight right hand from Uusivirta.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somali explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Somali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uusivirta.
Somali misses with an attempted mid kick.
Somali delivers a nice body kick.
Somali takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Somali tries to land a body kick
and Uusivirta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Somali is looking to wear down Uusivirta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Somali misses
and Uusivirta counters with a nice uppercut.
Somali on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slow jab from Somali misses its intended target.
Uusivirta lets loose with a powerful body kick. Somali will feel that in the morning.
Somali throws a head kick that misses.
Somali is looking to chop away at Uusivirta's legs.
A big right from Uusivirta misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Uusivirta ducks under a wild hook from Somali.
Decent striking displayed by Uusivirta there.
Somali ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uusivirta. Somali does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy body kick from Somali
and Uusivirta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somali throws out a leg kick but Uusivirta moves out of range and Somali only half commits.
Uusivirta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Somali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Somali throws a lazy body kick
and Uusivirta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Uusivirta checks a low kick from Somali.
Somali throws a leg kick
enabling Uusivirta to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uusivirta misses with a hook
and Somali counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarmo Uusivirta really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tarmo Uusivirta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Uusivirta moves out of range of the leg kick from Somali.
Uusivirta swings for the body but Somali moves out of range.
Somali chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Uusivirta can pounce on him.
Uusivirta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Somali throws a body kick the misses
and Uusivirta counters with a slapping leg kick.
Uusivirta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Somali counters with a good, hard body kick but Uusivirta shrugs it off.
Uusivirta avoids the head kick by Somali.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Somali misses
and Uusivirta counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Somali throws out a loose jab but Uusivirta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Somali plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Uusivirta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Somali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Somali feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Uusivirta's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somali scores with a jab to the head.
Uusivirta misses with an uppercut
and Somali counters with a straight right hand.
Uusivirta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uusivirta throws a right hand that Somali ducks under and follows up with a left that Somali also avoids with ease.
Uusivirta sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A shot to the body from Somali misses
and Uusivirta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somali throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Somali lands with a slapping head kick.
Somali moves out of range as Uusivirta strikes.
Uusivirta moves out of range of the leg kick from Somali.
Uusivirta misses with a body shot
and Somali counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Uusivirta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Uusivirta misses the body punch
and Somali counters with a low kick, right behind Uusivirta 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somali throws a leg kick
and Uusivirta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Somali thinking.
Uusivirta has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Somali.
Uusivirta is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Somali scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Uusivirta doesn't seem bothered though.
Somali throws a lazy head kick
and Uusivirta counters with a three punch combo that has Somali backing up. Somali nods at Uusivirta to acknowledge the strikes.
Somali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Uusivirta's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Somali throws a nice looking combination but Uusivirta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Somali throws a lazy head kick
and Uusivirta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakke Somali had his way with Tarmo Uusivirta in that round.
The cut man is working on Tarmo Uusivirta's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Somali throws a chopping leg kick but Uusivirta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Somali misses with a leg kick
and Uusivirta counters with a stiff right hand.
Uusivirta throws a shot from downtown. Somali moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Somali.
Somali is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Uusivirta closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A head kick misses from Somali.
Somali motions for Uusivirta to come forward. Somali throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Somali.
Somali thows a leg kick but Uusivirta checks it
letting Uusivirta counter with a right hand.
Somali misses with a leg kick
and Uusivirta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Uusivirta looks to land a right hand but Somali moved out of range.
A combination from Uusivirta does no damage.
Tarmo Uusivirta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somali throws a leg kick that is checked
and Uusivirta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Somali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uusivirta.
Somali thows a leg kick but Uusivirta checks it
and Uusivirta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Somali. That's going to slow Uusivirta down.
Somali misses with a kick to the body.
Uusivirta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Somali.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusivirta misses with a series of wild punches.
Uusivirta throws the left hand but Somali avoids the punch easily.
Uusivirta swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Somali counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Uusivirta checks a low kick from Somali.
Somali throws a leg kick but Uusivirta checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Somali swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Uusivirta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Uusivirta lands with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Somali.
Uusivirta staying out of range there.
Somali gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Uusivirta counters with a two punch combo.
Somali throws a leg kick
and Uusivirta counters with a nice low kick that buckles Somali's knee momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tarmo Uusivirta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Somali 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:47
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakke Somali!
Sakke Somali retains his welterweight title!
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