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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sakke Somali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Somali comes to the cage accompanied by Sakke - Oonhan Suomalainen. Travis Riley has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sakke Somali's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sakke Somali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Travis Riley!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Somali misses the shot to the body.
Somali throws a leg kick but Riley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Riley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Somali.
Somali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Somali looks to land a body kick but Riley moved away.
Somali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riley connects with a right hand. Somali shakes it off.
Sakke Somali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Somali.
Riley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Somali circles away quickly and effectively.
Riley throws a solid leg kick but Somali takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Riley.
Riley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Somali.
Somali tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Riley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Somali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Riley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Riley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Riley avoids a kick to the body.
Somali throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somali slips a jab and a cross from Riley.
Riley looks to clinch
and Somali counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Somali.
Somali lands a nice looking body kick.
Somali avoids the body shot from Riley.
Somali closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Somali throws a body kick, spinning off balance
so Riley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley passes into half guard.
Somali wants to improve his position but Riley is controlling well.
Riley winds up and cracks Somali with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Riley wants to take a breather but Somali is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somali gets full guard.
Somali keeping full guard, as Riley tries to pass.
Riley wants to control from the top but Somali keeps moving.
Somali wants to sweep here but Riley controlling him for the moment.
Riley is looking to advance position but Somali has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Riley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somali content just to control the position here.
Riley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Somali can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Riley is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley wants to control but Somali is having none of it.
Somali wants to control the pace but Riley is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley is looking to improve his position but Somali isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
That's time! Somali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Somali scores with a leg kick.
Somali swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Riley.
Somali keeps the fight on the outside.
Somali throws a leg kick but Riley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Riley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Somali changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Somali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riley.
Somali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sakke Somali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Somali lands a front kick.
Somali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riley.
Riley misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Somali misses with a hook. Riley ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Riley misses the target.
Somali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Riley misses with a takedown attempt - Somali sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somali stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Somali wants it to stay on the feet.
A solid body kick from Somali.
Riley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Somali avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riley works Somali's body with a nice hook.
Riley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Somali cracks a nice hook into Riley's ribs.
Good work by Somali as he checks the leg kick.
Somali keeps Riley at a distance using the push kick.
Somali feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rileys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Somali 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 wants to clinch.
Sakke Somali is winning the standup battle so far.
Somali defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Riley.
Sakke Somali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Riley.
Riley is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somali tries to clinch up.
Somali scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Riley moves out of range of the body kick from Somali.
Somali scores with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Somali.
Riley steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Somali. That one must have hurt.
Somali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick there by Somali.
Somali is looking to clinch.
Riley keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Somali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Riley has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Somali.
Somali misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riley moves out of range of the body kick.
Somali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Riley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Somali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Somali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Riley tries a head kick but it misses.
Somali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riley manages to avoid it.
Somali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Riley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Somali was well out of range. Poor timing from Riley.
A nice inside leg kick there by Somali. That's going to slow Riley down.
Riley swings for the body but Somali moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Somali.
Sakke Somali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Somali lands a high kick!
Somali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somali throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somali swings for the body but Riley moves out of range.
Riley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Somali connects with a leg kick. Riley looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Somali throws a body punch but Riley moves out of range.
Riley lands with an overhand left.
Nice body kick from Somali.
Riley lands a jab to the nose.
Somali lands a leg kick that knocks Riley off balance momentarily.
Riley throws an overhand right that lands on Somali's shoulder, as Somali tries to avoid the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Somali.
Somali feints and then cracks Riley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Riley down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Somali looks to score with a jab to the body but Riley is just out of range.
Somali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Somali takes a swing at Riley's ribcage but misses.
Riley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakke Somali dominated that second round.
That's time! Somali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Somali throws a body kick that misses.
Somali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Riley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Somali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riley.
Somali looks to land a right hand but Riley moved out of range.
Somali blocks a head kick by Riley.
Somali walks into a stiff left hand from Riley.
Riley takes a swing at Somali's ribcage but misses.
Somali misses with a body shot.
Riley misses with a hook.
Somali stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Somali wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riley is defended easily by Somali.
Riley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Somali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riley avoids the body shot from Somali.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Somali moves away.
Riley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Somali. Somali obviously looking to wear him down.
Decent striking displayed by Riley there.
Somali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riley blocks the body kick.
Somali checks a low kick from Riley.
Somali is looking to wear down Riley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Somali looks to score with a jab to the body but Riley is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riley. Somali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Somali throws a leg kick that misses.
Somali tries to close the distance and clinch but Riley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Somali throws a head kick but Riley moves out of range.
Somali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riley.
Nice straight punches there by Riley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Riley.
Riley loads up on a big right hand but Somali slips the punch.
Riley throws a looping overhand right but Somali ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Somali.
Riley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Travis Riley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Somali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Riley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Somali lands a leg kick that knocks Riley off balance momentarily.
Riley throws an overhand right that lands on Somali's shoulder, as Somali tries to avoid the shot.
Somali slaps away a takedown attempt from Riley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sakke Somali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Riley.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Riley crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Somali - the referee stops the clock and Riley gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Somali. Riley manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Somali just misses with a punch to the body.
Somali throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Somali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Riley.
Somali checks the leg kick nicely there.
Riley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Somali counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Riley thinking.
Somali feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rileys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Somali scores with a spinning back kick!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Somali.
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.
Riley tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Somali slips under a jab from Riley.
Riley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice body kick from Somali.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Somali. Riley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Somali scores with a leg kick.
Somali scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Somali throws a sloppy head kick and Riley moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somali tries to clinch but Riley moves out of range.
Somali lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Riley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Somali misses with a body kick.
Somali takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Somali displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riley.
Somali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Riley keeps the fight on the outside.
Riley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riley throws an off balance right hand
and Somali counters with a nice body kick.
Somali scores with a leg kick.
Somali feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Riley's calf.
Somali works Riley's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakke Somali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Somali, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Sakke Somali!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Sakke Somali!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Sakke Somali!
Sakke Somali wins by unanimous decision!
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