PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Sakke Somali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Macready (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Somali comes to the ring accompanied by Sakke - Oonhan Suomalainen. Macready is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Born to be Wild. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Somali
vs
Macready

183 cm
39
180 lbs
24 - 14 - 1

178 cm
26
182 lbs
8 - 4 - 1

World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent MT
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sakke Somali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damon Macready!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Somali fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Macready is out of range.
Macready looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Somali blocks a head kick by Macready.
Jab, jab by Macready - just one landing.
Somali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Macready clobbers Somali with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Somali looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Somali tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Macready has Somali up against the ropes in a clinch.
Somali landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somali lands a knee to the body.

Macready manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Macready.

Macready gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Somali blocks an elbow strike from Macready.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macready blocks an elbow strike.
Somali has Macready pressed against the ropes, preventing Macready from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Somali lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Somali.
Somali blocks a body shot from Macready.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Somali.
Somali has Macready pressed against the ropes, preventing Macready from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Macready makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Macready throws an elbow but misses.
Somali blocks an elbow strike.
Somali on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Macready misses with an elbow over the top.
Macready tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Macready goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Somali creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Macready's defenses.

Macready pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Somali throws a sloppy head kick and Macready moves out of range easily.
Macready wants to counter with a clinch but Somali pushes him away.
Nice body kick there by Somali.
Macready throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macready throws a half hearted mid kick.
Damon Macready seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Somali's jab looks to have found its range, popping Macready under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macready is looking to score with low kicks.
Somali appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Macready swings for the body but Somali moves out of range.
Somali throws a body kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Somali there.

Macready clinches up against the ropes.
Macready taking a breather.
Somali comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Macready blocks an elbow strike.
Macready goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Somali tries to land a knee to the head but Macready blocks with his arms.
Somali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Macready dodges an elbow strike from Somali.
Macready takes an elbow to the forehead.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
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!

Macready scores with a body shot.
Somali moves out of range as Macready throws a body kick.
As Macready backs away, Somali returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Somali walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab lands there for Macready.
A shot to the liver by Somali. Beautiful body shot.
Somali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Macready gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Macready is trying to break the clinch but Somali has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macready takes an elbow to the forehead.
Somali avoids a wild elbow strike from Macready.
Somali tries a knee to the head but Macready blocks it.
Sakke Somali has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Somali lands an elbow inside.
Somali throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Macready blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Macready throws an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macready is trying to push Somali away but Somali has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Somali stalling in the clinch but Macready improves position.
Somali lands a good knee to the midsection. Macready won't want to take too many of those.

Macready breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Somali takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Somali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Macready moves into the clinch.
Macready misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Macready pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Somali throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A punch combination from Somali misses.
Somali throws a solid leg kick but Macready takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Somali.

Macready has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Somali.

Macready escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macready cracks the inside of Somali's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Somali moves out of range of the leg kick from Macready.
Somali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Macready.
Macready misses with a kick to the body
and Somali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Somali throws the kick towards the body but Macready avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Somali.
Macready throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Somali lands a really nice looking cross but Macready seems unphased.
Macready scores with a nice body kick.
Macready misses with a body shot.

Macready moves into the clinch.
Somali using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Macready has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Damon Macready will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Good leg kick by Macready there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Macready bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Macready throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Macready works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Somali lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from Macready.
Somali checks a low kick from Macready.
Macready throws a low kick but Somali avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macready throws the left hand but Somali avoids the punch easily.
It appears Somali was looking to counter with a kick there.
Somali moves out of range of the leg kick from Macready.
Somali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Macready goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Macready backs away, Somali returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macready fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Macready throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Somali looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

Somali pushes Macready up against the ropes in a clinch.
Macready is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Somali is defending well for now.
Somali is trying to maintain a safe position but Macready gets an underhook and turns Somali into the ropes.
Macready has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Somali lands a right hand.
Macready takes an elbow to the forehead.
Somali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Somali.
Somali blocks the elbow strike.
Somali lands a right hand.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Somali just misses with a elbow thrown towards Macready's brow.
Macready doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Macready takes a knee to the side of the body.
Somali creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Macready's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macready tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Somali's elbow.
Somali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Macready misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Somali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Somali digs a right hand into Macready's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Macready's gas tank.
Macready takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Somali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Macready's elbow.
Somali avoids the elbow strike from Macready, against the ropes.
Macready creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Somali using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Macready tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Macready lands a damaging elbow.
Somali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Macready misses with a punch on the inside.
Macready working hard to break the clinch.
Macready misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees to the body from Somali.
Macready wants to break free but Somali has control.
A right hook to the body lands for Somali.
A knee to the head by Somali.

It looks like Damon Macready has been cut.
Somali creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Macready's defenses.
Somali gets through Macready's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sakke Somali clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Damon Macready's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Somali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Macready.
Nice defenses there by Somali.
Somali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Somali tries a head kick but it misses.
Somali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Macready lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Somali.
Somali is looking to counter with a body kick.
Macready tried to score with a low kick but Somali checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somali misses with an uppercut. Macready saw that one coming.
Macready fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Somali has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Macready closes the distance and clinches.
Macready tries to break free but Somali pushes him back against the ropes.
Somali landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Somali looking to stall.
Macready tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Macready tries to land knees in the clinch but Somali avoids the damage to the body.
Somali scores with a hook to the body.
Somali landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Macready is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Somali prevents a body shot from Macready.
Somali lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Macready or not.
Somali lands a damaging elbow.
Somali gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Somali lands a nice shot to the body.
Somali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Somali.
Somali is leaning against Macready and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Somali creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Macready's defenses.
Somali pushes Macready back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Somali lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Somali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Macready.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somali with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Somali scores with a hook to the body.
Somali lands a damaging elbow.
Somali connects with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Somali.
Somali lands an elbow that stopped Macready in his tracks for a moment.
Somali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Somali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Macready can do to turn this around?
Macready takes an elbow to the forehead.
Macready wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Somali.
Macready misses with an elbow strike.
Macready on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Somali lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Somali creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Macready's defenses.
Macready can't break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Somali.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Somali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Somali landing knees to the head.
Macready lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sakke Somali had his way with Damon Macready in that round.
The cut man is working on Damon Macready's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Somali is looking to slow Macready down with leg kicks.
Damon Macready seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Somali blocks a low kick nicely.
Macready pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for Macready, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Macready throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Somali counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Macready. Those never looked like landing.
Somali misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somali connects with a crisp jab.
Somali throws a head kick that misses.
Somali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macready moves away from the strike by Somali.
Somali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Macready throws a right hand that misses
and Somali counters with a body kick that stops Macready in his tracks momentarily.
Macready misses with a shot to the body
and Somali counters with a thumping low kick.
Macready is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Somali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Macready does no damage.
Macready takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Macready gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Somali counters with a nice low kick that buckles Macready's knee momentarily.
Somali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Macready.
Somali tries to land a front kick but Macready steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Macready will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Somali throwing a counter right hand but Macready manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Macready has managed to clinch.
Somali wants to stall.
Macready throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Macready blocks a body shot from Somali.
Somali lands a good knee to the midsection. Macready won't want to take too many of those.
Macready misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Macready throws an elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Somali.
Somali is trying to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Somali as Macready tries to tie him up.
Damon Macready has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Macready blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sakke Somali showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 49:46
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sakke Somali!
Sakke Somali bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.