Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: StrikeForce Union #59
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Sammalkorpi fails with the takedown.
McBonebrook wants to clinch up but Sammalkorpi keeps it at a distance.
McBonebrook connects with a solid leg kick.
Sammalkorpi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McBonebrook as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sammalkorpi.
McBonebrook is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sammalkorpi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapio Sammalkorpi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sammalkorpi or perhaps it was just good defense by McBonebrook, which made it look bad.
McBonebrook moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sammalkorpi gets the takedown into side control.
McBonebrook is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sammalkorpi controlling the action here.
Sammalkorpi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Sammalkorpi working the head and body with strikes.
McBonebrook tries to get to full guard but Sammalkorpi has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sammalkorpi slips a nice elbow through McBonebrook's hands, connecting with McBonebrook's forehead.
Sammalkorpi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sammalkorpi prevents McBonebrook from standing back up. #SUB#
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 stalling. #T2#
McBonebrook trying to control here.
Sammalkorpi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McBonebrook is not content to let Sammalkorpi control the position.
McBonebrook throws a strike from the bottom but Sammalkorpi passes into side control!
Sammalkorpi landing strikes. #T3#
McBonebrook takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McBonebrook takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sammalkorpi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
McBonebrook really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sammalkorpi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sammalkorpi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McBonebrook is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McBonebrook wants to control but Sammalkorpi postures up.
Sammalkorpi cracks McBonebrook with a big right hand but McBonebrook just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the position but McBonebrook is working away.
Sammalkorpi in side control lands a decent elbow.
McBonebrook taking a bit of punishment here - Sammalkorpi scoring with strikes.
Sammalkorpi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Check out the look on Sammalkorpi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
McBonebrook is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the action but McBonebrook is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBonebrook takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sammalkorpi works to advance to full mount. McBonebrook defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sammalkorpi lands a big elbow.
Sammalkorpi looking to control but McBonebrook is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McBonebrook can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Sammalkorpi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sammalkorpi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McBonebrook cracks the inside of Sammalkorpi's front leg.
Sammalkorpi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McBonebrook counters with a nice leg kick.
McBonebrook throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sammalkorpi's head.
Tapio Sammalkorpi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBonebrook misses with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McBonebrook.
Nice sprawl there from McBonebrook as Sammalkorpi shoots in.
McBonebrook raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McBonebrook scores with a head kick. Sammalkorpi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Quincy McBonebrook seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
McBonebrook closes the distance and pushes Sammalkorpi back into the cage.
McBonebrook lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sammalkorpi has McBonebrook pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McBonebrook manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapio Sammalkorpi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sammalkorpi letting McBonebrook take a breather here.
Sammalkorpi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McBonebrook gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McBonebrook will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sammalkorpi up against the cage.#T1#
McBonebrook scores with a shot to the side of Sammalkorpi's head.
Sammalkorpi tries to score a body lock takedown but McBonebrook shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sammalkorpi goes for a takedown attempt but McBonebrook pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sammalkorpi or perhaps it was just good defense by McBonebrook, which made it look bad.
Sammalkorpi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sammalkorpi 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.
Sammalkorpi with a poor takedown
and McBonebrook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sammalkorpi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McBonebrook stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McBonebrook wants it to stay on the feet.
McBonebrook moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McBonebrook.
McBonebrook lands a nice looking body kick.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sammalkorpi shoots in and drives through. McBonebrook sprawls well.
McBonebrook is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sammalkorpi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sammalkorpi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McBonebrook defends well and Sammalkorpi ends up having to push McBonebrook into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McBonebrook is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
McBonebrook closes the distance and clinches.
Sammalkorpi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sammalkorpi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McBonebrook smiles and moves away.
Sammalkorpi goes for a double leg but McBonebrook avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McBonebrook continues to drive forward.
Sammalkorpi with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and McBonebrook holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by McBonebrook. #BC2#
McBonebrook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sammalkorpi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sammalkorpi closes the distance and clinches up with McBonebrook, looking for a takedown. Sammalkorpi pushes McBonebrook against the cage but McBonebrook circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McBonebrook tries to counter by closing the distance.
A solid body kick from McBonebrook. #CL2#
McBonebrook instigates a clinch. #T3#
McBonebrook scores with a shoulder strike.
Sammalkorpi wants a takedown.
McBonebrook has Sammalkorpi pressed against the cage.
McBonebrook pushes Sammalkorpi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McBonebrook lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McBonebrook lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sammalkorpi goes for a takedown in the clinch but McBonebrook prevents it.
Sammalkorpi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McBonebrook just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
McBonebrook breaks the clinch.
McBonebrook stuffs the takedown attempt from Sammalkorpi. Sammalkorpi gets slowly back to his feet.
Sammalkorpi sets himself, and McBonebrook steps forward looking for the clinch! Sammalkorpi avoids it this time.
McBonebrook has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McBonebrook lands a leg kick that knocks Sammalkorpi off balance momentarily.
Sammalkorpi misses with a takedown
and McBonebrook counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4##CL2#
McBonebrook closes the distance and clinches.
Sammalkorpi tries for a takedown. No joy.
McBonebrook scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sammalkorpi is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice left hand lands by McBonebrook.
McBonebrook softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sammalkorpi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from McBonebrook.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McBonebrook. #BC2#
McBonebrook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McBonebrook has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
McBonebrook forces Sammalkorpi back against the cage and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for McBonebrook.
McBonebrook scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sammalkorpi goes for a takedown in the clinch but McBonebrook prevents it.
Sammalkorpi fails to pull guard.
McBonebrook stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quincy McBonebrook showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
McBonebrook lands a right hook to the body.
McBonebrook tries to clinch there but Sammalkorpi circles away.
Sammalkorpi tries for a takedown but McBonebrook sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
McBonebrook forces Sammalkorpi back against the cage and clinches.
Sammalkorpi takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice body punch from McBonebrook - that landed with a thud.
McBonebrook lands with a light punch inside.
Sammalkorpi looking for a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for McBonebrook.
McBonebrook presses Sammalkorpi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sammalkorpi wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapio Sammalkorpi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sammalkorpi takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McBonebrook effectively controlling the action here.
Still in the clinch, McBonebrook scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
McBonebrook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab from McBonebrook.#T1##TD#
Sammalkorpi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McBonebrook sprawls well initially but Sammalkorpi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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.
McBonebrook is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sammalkorpi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sammalkorpi throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McBonebrook to regain full guard.
Tapio Sammalkorpi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McBonebrook looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the position from guard on top but McBonebrook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sammalkorpi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McBonebrook is keeping the position for now.
Sammalkorpi content to stall in guard here.
McBonebrook can't keep his opponent in guard - Sammalkorpi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
McBonebrook is trying to maintain the position but Sammalkorpi is very close to passing his half guard.
McBonebrook is refusing to be controlled, as Sammalkorpi sits in half guard. #SUB#
Sammalkorpi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McBonebrook is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Sammalkorpi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sammalkorpi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McBonebrook is staying active underneath Sammalkorpi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sammalkorpi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McBonebrook!
McBonebrook slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Sammalkorpi there. #T4#
Sammalkorpi working over McBonebrook with some ground and pound. McBonebrook looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sammalkorpi passes to side control.
Sammalkorpi advances to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McBonebrook can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sammalkorpi controlling from mount.
Sammalkorpi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McBonebrook?
Sammalkorpi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sammalkorpi with good strikes from the mount here!
Sammalkorpi trying to control but McBonebrook is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tapio Sammalkorpi.
I think Sammalkorpi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Quincy McBonebrook!

Event: StrikeForce Union #56
Date: Apr 16, 2017

#R1#
Sammalkorpi tries for a takedown but Suf circles away easily
and Suf makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Suf stuffs the takedown attempt from Sammalkorpi. Sammalkorpi gets slowly back to his feet.
Sammalkorpi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapio Sammalkorpi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sammalkorpi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Suf was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sammalkorpi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Suf with a nice cross.
Sammalkorpi shoots and misses
and Suf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Sammalkorpi misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sammalkorpi misses with a takedown attempt
and Suf counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Suf lands a slapping body shot.
Sammalkorpi is breathing heavily.
Suf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sammalkorpi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sammalkorpi has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suf throws a leg kick which misses Sammalkorpi's front leg but catches the back leg as Sammalkorpi tries to avoid it.
Suf cracks the inside of Sammalkorpi's front leg.
Suf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sammalkorpi's head backwards.
Tapio Sammalkorpi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Sammalkorpi misses with a takedown attempt
and Suf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD2#
Suf drops Sammalkorpi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sammalkorpi looks back up at him and smiles so Suf waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Sammalkorpi is rocked!
That kick from Suf tenderised Sammalkorpi's leg. Sammalkorpi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oh Sammalkorpi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Suf lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sammalkorpi seems to have got his legs back now.
Suf lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suf pounces like a tiger and cracks Sammalkorpi with a vicious hook! Sammalkorpi is down but not out! Suf follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bob Suf!

Event: StrikeForce Union #47
Date: Feb 12, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Sammalkorpi clinches with his opponent.
Sammalkorpi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Henry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sammalkorpi can't get the takedown.
Henry with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sammalkorpi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Henry gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Henry gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Henry creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sammalkorpi's defenses.
Henry connects with a knee to the head.
Henry lands a right hand.
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!
Sammalkorpi takes a shot to the head.
Henry putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sammalkorpi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Henry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sammalkorpi.
Alora Henry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.
Henry landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Henry has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Henry landing knees to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Henry .
Sammalkorpi's coach down at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sammalkorpi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sammalkorpi looks winded!
Sammalkorpi tries to score a body lock takedown but Henry shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Henry scores with a shot to the side of Sammalkorpi's head.
Henry goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Sammalkorpi wants a takedown.
Henry using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Henry .
Henry connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sammalkorpi's face.
Henry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henry lands a knee to the body.
Henry lands with a right to the head.
Henry lands a knee to the head.
Sammalkorpi is looking for a takedown.
Henry is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Henry .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henry lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sammalkorpi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Henry avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henry lands a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henry .
Henry lands with a right to the head.
Sammalkorpi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Henry after a bit of a struggle.
Henry landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sammalkorpi takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Nice body punch from Henry - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Henry as the two fighters clinch.
Sammalkorpi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Henry after a bit of a struggle.
Good body shot from Henry .
Henry creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sammalkorpi's defenses.
Sammalkorpi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Henry smiles and moves away. #CL#
Henry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sammalkorpi, pushing him back against the cage.
Henry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henry gets through Sammalkorpi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Henry lands a body shot.
Henry scores with a shoulder strike.
Sammalkorpi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Henry pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD2#
Sammalkorpi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Henry 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Henry is looking to regain half guard here but Sammalkorpi keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi tries for a kimura but Henry is defending well.
Henry tries to bench press Sammalkorpi off him but Sammalkorpi keeps the position.
Sammalkorpi is looking to take a break and control but Henry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henry wants to control but Sammalkorpi postures up.
Henry takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Henry wants to control but Sammalkorpi postures up.
Henry sneaks back into half guard.
Henry is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Henry is pressing down on Sammalkorpi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sammalkorpi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi postures up.
Sammalkorpi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henry keeping full guard, as Sammalkorpi tries to pass.
Henry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sammalkorpi's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henry passes into half guard.
Sammalkorpi is not content to let Henry control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sammalkorpi wants to improve his position but Henry is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alora Henry dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sammalkorpi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Henry pinned against the cage. Henry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sammalkorpi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sammalkorpi fails with a takedown attempt.
Henry throws a body punch but Sammalkorpi moves out of range.
Henry misses with a low kick.
Sammalkorpi blocks a head kick by Henry .
Henry throws a series of punches but Sammalkorpi avoids them all with ease.
Alora Henry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry just misses with a punch to the body.
Sammalkorpi shoots in for a takedown but Henry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alora Henry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.
Sammalkorpi shoots in for a double leg but Henry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Henry attempts a counter takedown but Sammalkorpi avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Sammalkorpi dives in and scores a takedown into Henry 's guard.
Sammalkorpi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Sammalkorpi wants to control from the top but Henry keeps moving.
Sammalkorpi throws a big right hand that misses.
Henry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Henry is pressing down on Sammalkorpi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sammalkorpi is holding on for now.
Sammalkorpi is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Henry in particular looking to stall.
Sammalkorpi trying to control but Henry postures up. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Henry . Oh but Sammalkorpi has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Henry goes limp - he's gone! Sammalkorpi jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tapio Sammalkorpi!
Tapio Sammalkorpi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: StrikeForce Union #43
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Atkinson dips to his left and cracks Sammalkorpi with an uppercut!
Sammalkorpi shoots in for a takedown but Atkinson shows good takedown defense.
Sammalkorpi misses with an uppercut. Atkinson saw that one coming.
Atkinson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Atkinson lands a right hook to the body.
Sammalkorpi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Atkinson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Atkinson connects with an inside leg kick.
Atkinson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Sammalkorpi scores with a takedown into Atkinson's guard.
Sammalkorpi stops Atkinson from standing up.
Atkinson working a defensive guard here.
Sammalkorpi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sammalkorpi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Sammalkorpi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Atkinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sammalkorpi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sammalkorpi won't allow Atkinson to get back to his feet.
Atkinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sammalkorpi on the ground.
Sammalkorpi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sammalkorpi throws a big elbow that misses.
Sammalkorpi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sammalkorpi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Atkinson wants to control but Sammalkorpi is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sammalkorpi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Sammalkorpi prevents Atkinson from standing back up.
Sammalkorpi throwing shots but Atkinson is blocking nicely.
Atkinson taking some punishment here, with Sammalkorpi in his half guard.
Atkinson wants to get back to his feet.
Atkinson wants to control but Sammalkorpi is keeping busy.
Atkinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Sammalkorpi seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sammalkorpi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Atkinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Sammalkorpi. #T3#
Sammalkorpi working Atkinson over with strikes.
Sammalkorpi slips a nice elbow through Atkinson's hands, connecting with Atkinson's forehead.
Atkinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sammalkorpi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atkinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atkinson wants to stand and escape but Sammalkorpi is having none of it.
Sammalkorpi controlling from the top position.
Sammalkorpi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Sammalkorpi trying to control but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Sammalkorpi postures up in Atkinson's guard and throws a big left but Atkinson blocks it.
Atkinson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Sammalkorpi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Atkinson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sammalkorpi tries to score with some ground and pound. Atkinson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sammalkorpi happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sammalkorpi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Atkinson some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Sammalkorpi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sammalkorpi.
Atkinson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sammalkorpi has a takedown stuffed.
Sammalkorpi shoots in for a double leg but Atkinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clayton Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.
Atkinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Atkinson scores with the left hand. Sammalkorpi knows he should have avoided that one.
Atkinson connects with an inside leg kick.
Sammalkorpi dives in and grabs Atkinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Atkinson pushes down on Sammalkorpi's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sammalkorpi tries for a takedown but Atkinson circles away easily
and Atkinson counters with a thumping low kick.
Atkinson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Atkinson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sammalkorpi shoots in but Atkinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Sammalkorpi backs away, Atkinson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Atkinson stuffs the takedown.
Sammalkorpi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Atkinson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sammalkorpi's calf.
Atkinson throws a leg kick which misses Sammalkorpi's front leg but catches the back leg as Sammalkorpi tries to avoid it.
Sammalkorpi shoots and misses
letting Atkinson counter with a right hand.
Sammalkorpi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Atkinson defends it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Atkinson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Atkinson.
Atkinson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sammalkorpi's sensitive parts.
Sammalkorpi shoots in but no luck this time.
Atkinson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sammalkorpi shoots in for a double leg but Atkinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Sammalkorpi shoots in and drives through. Atkinson sprawls well.
Sammalkorpi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Atkinson counters with a left and a right that stings Sammalkorpi.
Clayton Atkinson is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Atkinson tenderised Sammalkorpi's leg. Sammalkorpi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sammalkorpi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Atkinson counters with an outside leg kick.
Atkinson works over Sammalkorpi's head and body with a nice combination.
Atkinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sammalkorpi can do to turn this around?
Sammalkorpi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Atkinson pinned against the cage. Atkinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sammalkorpi is breathing heavily.
Sammalkorpi tries for a takedown but Atkinson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Atkinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Atkinson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sammalkorpi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Atkinson but Atkinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Atkinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Atkinson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Atkinson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Atkinson cracks the inside of Sammalkorpi's front leg.
Atkinson lands with a right hand.
Tapio Sammalkorpi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sammalkorpi loads up on a big right hand but Atkinson slips the punch.
Atkinson feints and then cracks Sammalkorpi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sammalkorpi down.
Atkinson works Sammalkorpi's body with a nice hook.
Atkinson throws a head kick but Sammalkorpi moves out of range.
Atkinson throws a head kick that half lands. #TD2#
Sammalkorpi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Atkinson!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sammalkorpi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sammalkorpi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Atkinson struggling a bit here.
Sammalkorpi fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T4#
Atkinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is trying to get an arm triangle but Atkinson is defending well.
Sammalkorpi lands some shots froms side control.
Atkinson has one of Sammalkorpi's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi has hold of Atkinson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Atkinson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Sammalkorpi cranks the arm and Atkinson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Atkinson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tapio Sammalkorpi!
Our winner, Tapio Sammalkorpi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: StrikeForce Union #41
Date: Jan 01, 2017

#R1##TD#
Sammalkorpi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi looking for a triangle here. Kvasir is fighting it but it looks tight! Sammalkorpi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kvasir is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tapio Sammalkorpi!
Tapio Sammalkorpi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Djin Kvasir stepped up to the mic, saying 'next time is the time'.

Event: StrikeForce Union #35
Date: Nov 20, 2016

#R1#
Sammalkorpi misses with a hook
and Atkinson counters with an inside leg kick. #TD2#
Sammalkorpi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sammalkorpi working the ground and pound but Atkinson is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson 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.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the action but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
Sammalkorpi throws an elbow but Atkinson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sammalkorpi scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sammalkorpi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Sammalkorpi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sammalkorpi misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Atkinson, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Sammalkorpi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Atkinson is looking for a sweep.
Sammalkorpi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atkinson keeps working.
Sammalkorpi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sammalkorpi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atkinson keeps working.
Atkinson trying to remain calm as Sammalkorpi controls from the top position.
Atkinson tries to escape but Sammalkorpi is in control.
Sammalkorpi working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Sammalkorpi cracks Atkinson with a big right hand but Atkinson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Atkinson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sammalkorpi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Atkinson prevents Sammalkorpi from improving position.
Sammalkorpi is putting a hurting on Atkinson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sammalkorpi controlling the position from side mount.
Atkinson is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Sammalkorpi landing a few strikes. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the position but Atkinson is working away.
Atkinson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Atkinson is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Atkinson is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Sammalkorpi is putting a hurting on Atkinson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the position but Atkinson is working away.
Atkinson wants to get back to his feet.
Atkinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sammalkorpi on the ground.
Sammalkorpi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Atkinson being controlled for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkinson stops Sammalkorpi from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Sammalkorpi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Atkinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Sammalkorpi. Sammalkorpi gets slowly back to his feet.
Sammalkorpi shoots in and drives through. Atkinson sprawls well.
Atkinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Atkinson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sammalkorpi will feel that in the morning.#TD2#
Atkinson tries to sprawl but Sammalkorpi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sammalkorpi prevents Atkinson from improving his position.
Sammalkorpi wants to control but Atkinson is keeping him busy.
Tapio Sammalkorpi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sammalkorpi is pressing down on Atkinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Atkinson is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sammalkorpi. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Atkinson is just riding it out for now. Sammalkorpi eventually gives up the hold.
Atkinson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sammalkorpi. #T1#
Sammalkorpi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atkinson keeps working.
Sammalkorpi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sammalkorpi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Atkinson tries to kick Sammalkorpi off but Sammalkorpi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Atkinson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sammalkorpi.
Sammalkorpi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Atkinson wants to improve his position but Sammalkorpi is controlling well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sammalkorpi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Atkinson defending well though.
Sammalkorpi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Atkinson taking some punishment here, with Sammalkorpi in his half guard. #ES#
Atkinson kicks Sammalkorpi off and gets back to his feet.
Sammalkorpi fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Atkinson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clayton Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.#TD2#
Sammalkorpi looking to score a takedown here. Atkinson is defending well but Sammalkorpi drives through and ends up in Atkinson's guard.#T3#
Sammalkorpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sammalkorpi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sammalkorpi prevents Atkinson from getting back to his feet.
Sammalkorpi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Atkinson wants to stand and escape but Sammalkorpi is having none of it.
Atkinson keeping moving, preventing Sammalkorpi from controlling successfully.
Sammalkorpi with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Atkinson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sammalkorpi controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Sammalkorpi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Atkinson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Atkinson is avoiding damage well.
Atkinson is trying to improve his position.
Sammalkorpi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atkinson keeps working.
Sammalkorpi controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the action but Atkinson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tapio Sammalkorpi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Atkinson misses with a head kick.
Atkinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sammalkorpi.
Atkinson lands a head kick. Sammalkorpi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Atkinson is looking to slow Sammalkorpi down with leg kicks.
Sammalkorpi looks for a takedown but Atkinson sprawls well.
Atkinson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sammalkorpi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Atkinson but Atkinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sammalkorpi goes for a double leg but Atkinson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Atkinson continues to drive forward.
Clayton Atkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.
Sammalkorpi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sammalkorpi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Atkinson avoids it really well and circles away.
Atkinson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Atkinson throws a nice head kick!
Atkinson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sammalkorpi loads up on a big right hand but Atkinson slips the punch.
Sammalkorpi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Sammalkorpi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sammalkorpi is working Atkinson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Atkinson stops Sammalkorpi from passing to mount.
Atkinson tries to escape but Sammalkorpi is in control.
The ground and pound from Sammalkorpi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Atkinson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sammalkorpi cracks Atkinson with a big right hand but Atkinson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T2#
Sammalkorpi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Atkinson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atkinson tries to buck Sammalkorpi off but Sammalkorpi is having none of it.
Sammalkorpi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sammalkorpi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Atkinson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tapio Sammalkorpi!
A victorious Tapio Sammalkorpi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: StrikeForce Union #32
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1#
Sammalkorpi shoots for a double leg takedown but Madruga sprawls well. He's pushed Sammalkorpi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Madruga misses the target.
Sammalkorpi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sammalkorpi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sammalkorpi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Madruga.
Sammalkorpi avoids the body shot from Madruga.
Sammalkorpi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tapio Sammalkorpi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madruga stuffs the takedown.
Madruga seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Otavio Madruga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.
A nice combination there by Madruga.
Madruga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sammalkorpi in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sammalkorpi.
Madruga leaves Sammalkorpi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sammalkorpi shoots for a takedown but Madruga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sammalkorpi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Madruga counter with a right hand. #T1#
Madruga leaves Sammalkorpi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Madruga lands a nice shot to the body.
Sammalkorpi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Madruga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck for Sammalkorpi with that takedown attempt.
Sammalkorpi misses with a takedown attempt - Madruga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Madruga throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sammalkorpi avoids it.
Madruga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sammalkorpi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Madruga avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Sammalkorpi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sammalkorpi misses with a takedown attempt
and Madruga counters with a straight right hand.
Madruga scores with a jab to the head.
Madruga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sammalkorpi.
It looks like Madruga has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Madruga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sammalkorpi.
Madruga fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sammalkorpi just manages to avoid it.
Sammalkorpi fails with a takedown attempt.
Sammalkorpi shoots in but Madruga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madruga throws a nice looking combination but Sammalkorpi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sammalkorpi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Madruga circles away.
Sammalkorpi misses the jab.
Sammalkorpi with a poor takedown
and Madruga counters with a stiff right hand.
Madruga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Madruga feints and then cracks Sammalkorpi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sammalkorpi down.
Madruga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Sammalkorpi misses with a takedown attempt
and Madruga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Madruga connects with a body shot.
Sammalkorpi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sammalkorpi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Madruga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sammalkorpi fails with the takedown.
Madruga cracks the inside of Sammalkorpi's front leg. #TD2#
Sammalkorpi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Madruga manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madruga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sammalkorpi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Madruga walks away with a smile on his face. Sammalkorpi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sammalkorpi shoots and misses
and Madruga counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Madruga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sammalkorpi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sammalkorpi closes the distance and clinches up with Madruga, looking for a takedown. Sammalkorpi pushes Madruga against the cage but Madruga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Madruga throws out a powerful jab.
Madruga tests Sammalkorpi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Madruga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Madruga wants it to stay on the feet.
Madruga appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Madruga lands with a straight right. Sammalkorpi didn't see that one coming.
A jab lands there for Madruga.
Madruga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Sammalkorpi feints and as Madruga raises his hands in defense, Sammalkorpi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sammalkorpi wants to control from the top but Madruga keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sammalkorpi won't allow Madruga to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otavio Madruga dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sammalkorpi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Madruga as he avoids it easily.
Madruga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sammalkorpi shoots in for a takedown but Madruga shows good takedown defense.
Madruga tests Sammalkorpi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sammalkorpi shoots and misses
and Madruga counters with a stiff right hand.
Otavio Madruga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.
Sammalkorpi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Madruga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sammalkorpi.
Sammalkorpi shoots in but Madruga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sammalkorpi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Madruga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madruga scores with a nice head shot.
Madruga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sammalkorpi's head.#ROC#
Sammalkorpi is rocked!
Sammalkorpi tries for a takedown but Madruga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Madruga connects with a crisp jab.
Sammalkorpi is still on wobbly legs! Can Madruga finish him?
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!
Madruga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sammalkorpi seems to have recovered his senses.
Madruga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sammalkorpi can do to turn this around?#T1#
Sammalkorpi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Madruga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sammalkorpi somewhat.
Madruga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Madruga is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sammalkorpi dives in for a single leg takedown but Madruga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sammalkorpi shoots and misses
and Madruga counters with a stiff right hand.
Sammalkorpi has his takedown stuffed
and Madruga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Madruga drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Sammalkorpi right on the button. Sammalkorpi goes down! Madruga follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Madruga gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otavio Madruga!
During a confident post fight interview, Otavio Madruga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ICON Fight NIGHT 1
Date: Aug 31, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Sammalkorpi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sammalkorpi controlling the action here.
Potter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Potter tries to get out of the position.
Sammalkorpi working over Potter with some ground and pound. Potter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Potter is staying active underneath Sammalkorpi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sammalkorpi prevents Potter from improving his position.
Sammalkorpi not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Potter is not content to let Sammalkorpi control the position.
Sammalkorpi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the action but Potter is working from the bottom.
Sammalkorpi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Potter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sammalkorpi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Potter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sammalkorpi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Sammalkorpi drives through with a takedown into Potter's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sammalkorpi tries to free his leg and advance position but Potter is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Potter being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potter wants to sweep but no luck.
Sammalkorpi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Potter is keeping the position for now.
Sammalkorpi sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Potter has his hands on Sammalkorpi's head, controlling the position.
Potter wants to sweep here but Sammalkorpi controlling him for the moment.
Sammalkorpi looking to pass the guard.
Sammalkorpi being controlled here momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Potter wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL#
Potter moves into the clinch successfully.
A hook to the body from Potter.
Potter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sammalkorpi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Potter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sammalkorpi backwards.
Potter lands a nice uppercut.
Sammalkorpi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sammalkorpi tries to pull guard but Potter holds him up against the cage and eventually Sammalkorpi drops back down to his feet.
Peter Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.
Potter digs a right hand into Sammalkorpi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sammalkorpi's gas tank.
Sammalkorpi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Potter works on Sammalkorpi's body with a couple of short punches.
Potter lands a shot to the body.
Sammalkorpi looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Potter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Potter.
Sammalkorpi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Potter walks away with a smile on his face. Sammalkorpi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Potter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Potter moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Potter dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Potter moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, Potter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sammalkorpi tries to pull guard but Potter won't allow it.
Potter lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Potter.
A short uppercut from Potter.
Potter is pressed up against the cage. Sammalkorpi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Potter down to the mat. Potter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Potter. That snapped Sammalkorpi's head back.
Sammalkorpi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Potter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peter Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.
Potter lands a nice looking body shot.
Potter lands with an overhand left.
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!#CL#
Potter darts in and clinches Sammalkorpi up against the cage.
Potter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sammalkorpi can do to turn this around?
Potter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Potter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Potter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sammalkorpi tries to pull guard but Potter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Potter pushes Sammalkorpi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sammalkorpi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Potter to keep the fight standing.
Sammalkorpi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Potter after a bit of a struggle.
Potter lands with a light punch inside.
Potter lands with a right to the head. #T1#
A short left from Potter.
Sammalkorpi jumps guard but Potter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peter Potter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sammalkorpi is breathing heavily.
Potter lands a nice uppercut.
Sammalkorpi jumps guard but Potter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Potter lands a right hand.
Potter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sammalkorpi.
Potter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Potter.
Potter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sammalkorpi is trying to pull guard but Potter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short left from Potter.
Potter lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Potter.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Potter.
Potter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Potter scores with a shoulder strike.
Potter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sammalkorpi backwards. #ROC#
Sammalkorpi is rocked!
Potter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sammalkorpi is still on wobbly legs! Can Potter finish him?
Potter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sammalkorpi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Potter lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sammalkorpi to his knees! Potter keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Potter!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Peter Potter waved his t-shirt featuring Leviathan Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Revolution XC 3
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1##TD#
Belcher closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Belcher trying to control the position but Sammalkorpi is working away.
Sammalkorpi is looking for a sweep.
Sammalkorpi keeps trying to improve his position.
Belcher works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Belcher is looking to take a break and control but Sammalkorpi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belcher tries to move to mount but Sammalkorpi blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belcher scoring with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belcher lands a few punches from side control.
Belcher cracks Sammalkorpi with a big elbow.
Belcher lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Sammalkorpi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Sammalkorpi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Belcher's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Belcher is pressing down on Sammalkorpi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sammalkorpi is holding on for now.
Belcher has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sammalkorpi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Belcher connects with a couple of short punches.
Belcher wants to control from the top but Sammalkorpi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belcher is aware though and is defending well.
Sammalkorpi keeping moving, preventing Belcher from controlling successfully.
Belcher throws a strike but Sammalkorpi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Belcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Sammalkorpi won't allow Belcher to sweep him here.
Belcher is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Belcher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sammalkorpi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sammalkorpi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Belcher is controlling Sammalkorpi's posture.
Sammalkorpi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sammalkorpi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Sammalkorpi tries to free his leg and advance position but Belcher is retaining full guard.
Belcher is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Belcher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sammalkorpi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sammalkorpi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi throws a big elbow that misses.
Belcher has his hands on Sammalkorpi's head, controlling the position.
Sammalkorpi stopping the sweep attempt from Belcher.
Belcher has Sammalkorpi pulled in close to control his posture.
Sammalkorpi wants to control from the top but Belcher keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sammalkorpi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belcher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sammalkorpi somewhat.
Belcher is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sammalkorpi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Belcher shoots in for a double leg but Sammalkorpi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sammalkorpi shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Sammalkorpi. No joy for Belcher on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Belcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sammalkorpi enables Belcher to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sammalkorpi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Belcher is looking to work some ground and pound but Sammalkorpi has wrist control.
Sammalkorpi looking to control.
Belcher chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi has his foot on Belcher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belcher works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi working for submissions but it's allowed Belcher to get to half guard.
Belcher drops an elbow to the side of Sammalkorpi's head.
Sammalkorpi trying to hold on to Belcher's head to control him but Belcher postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Belcher dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Belcher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sammalkorpi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belcher's waist but Belcher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sammalkorpi off to one side.
Belcher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sammalkorpi.#TD#
Belcher shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sammalkorpi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Belcher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sammalkorpi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belcher has managed to get both his arms back between Sammalkorpi's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Belcher stopping the sweep attempt from Sammalkorpi.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is looking for a triangle but Belcher pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sammalkorpi trying to keep a closed guard but Belcher is proving a slippery customer.
Belcher working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Belcher's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Belcher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sammalkorpi is keeping the position for now.
Sammalkorpi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belcher's guard. #REVB#
Belcher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sammalkorpi can do to turn this around?
Belcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Belcher, not yet. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Belcher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sammalkorpi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Belcher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sammalkorpi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belcher has managed to get both his arms back between Sammalkorpi's legs - danger averted.
Belcher throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Sammalkorpi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Belcher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belcher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Belcher with a nice head shot there.
Belcher is pushing down on Sammalkorpi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sammalkorpi is fighting to maintain full guard but Belcher has managed to sneak the leg through.
Belcher winds up and cracks Sammalkorpi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sammalkorpi taking some punishment here, with Belcher in his half guard.
Belcher trying to control the action but Sammalkorpi is working from the bottom.
Sammalkorpi is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Belcher. #T3#
Sammalkorpi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sammalkorpi working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Belcher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sammalkorpi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belcher has managed to get both his arms back between Sammalkorpi's legs - danger averted.
Sammalkorpi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Belcher connects with a couple of short punches.
Belcher cracks Sammalkorpi with a solid left hand.
Belcher is in close to Sammalkorpi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sammalkorpi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belcher defends well.#T4#
Belcher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sammalkorpi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sammalkorpi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Belcher slips nicely into half guard.
Sammalkorpi tries to roll over but Belcher keeps him under control.
Sammalkorpi taking some punishment here, with Belcher in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belcher seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Belcher lands a nice short elbow.
Sammalkorpi tries to get to full guard but Belcher has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Belcher dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Sammalkorpi fails with a takedown attempt.
Belcher looks for a takedown but Sammalkorpi sprawls well.
Belcher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sammalkorpi pinned against the cage. Sammalkorpi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sammalkorpi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Belcher defends it well.
Belcher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sammalkorpi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Belcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Sammalkorpi with that takedown attempt.
Sammalkorpi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belcher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sammalkorpi somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sammalkorpi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belcher swivels and escapes.
Belcher darts in looking for a takedown but Sammalkorpi gets double underhooks and turns Belcher into the cage. #TD2#
Belcher gets caught flat footed, as Sammalkorpi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Belcher managing to control the position.
Belcher is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Sammalkorpi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belcher is keeping the position for now.
Belcher trying to control the position here.
Belcher has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Belcher wants to sweep but no luck.
Belcher has control of Sammalkorpi's left arm, preventing Sammalkorpi from doing any damage.
Belcher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sammalkorpi. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sammalkorpi throws a big elbow that misses.
Belcher is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sammalkorpi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belcher.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sammalkorpi. #TD#
Belcher closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sammalkorpi did well to prevent Belcher getting side control.
Belcher is looking to take a break and control but Sammalkorpi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belcher stalling.
Sammalkorpi trying to control but Belcher postures up. #T3#
Belcher lands with a punch from half guard.
Sammalkorpi is trying to maintain the position but Belcher is very close to passing his half guard.
Belcher lands strikes from half guard.
Belcher wants to control but Sammalkorpi is keeping him busy.
Belcher scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sammalkorpi taking some punishment here, with Belcher in his half guard.
Belcher is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sammalkorpi wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Belcher takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Belcher tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sammalkorpi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Belcher 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.
Sammalkorpi trying to control from the bottom.
Sammalkorpi is looking to improve his position.
Sammalkorpi manages to get to full guard.
Sammalkorpi keeping moving, preventing Belcher from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sammalkorpi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Belcher clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Belcher stuffs the takedown.
Belcher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Belcher wants it to stay on the feet.
Belcher shoots for a takedown but Sammalkorpi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Belcher shoots in for a double leg but Sammalkorpi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Sammalkorpi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Belcher did well to prevent Sammalkorpi getting side control.
Sammalkorpi lands strikes from half guard.
Sammalkorpi thows a huge punch but Belcher dodges it nicely.
Belcher is refusing to be controlled, as Sammalkorpi sits in half guard.
Belcher keeping control of the position.
Belcher is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sammalkorpi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sammalkorpi's back!
Belcher not allowing Sammalkorpi to control his hands.
Good control from Belcher.#T1#
Sammalkorpi is really stuck here.
Jake Belcher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Belcher loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Sammalkorpi hold on?
Belcher lands a shot to the body.
Sammalkorpi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Belcher is nestled in close to Sammalkorpi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Belcher looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Belcher working over Sammalkorpi with some ground and pound. Sammalkorpi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Belcher there. #T2#
Belcher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sammalkorpi is trying to maintain the position but Belcher is very close to passing his half guard.
Sammalkorpi is looking for a sweep. Belcher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sammalkorpi gets full guard.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi has his foot on Belcher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belcher works his way back into a safe position though.
Belcher wants to control from the top but Sammalkorpi keeps moving.
Sammalkorpi looking to control but Belcher passes into half guard.
Sammalkorpi trying to control but Belcher postures up. #T3#
Belcher seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Belcher blocks the strikes from Sammalkorpi. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belcher pulls his head out easily.
Belcher lands with a punch from half guard.
Belcher prevents Sammalkorpi from improving his position.
Sammalkorpi taking some punishment here, with Belcher in his half guard.
Sammalkorpi is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Belcher. #T4#
Sammalkorpi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belcher is looking to take a break and control but Sammalkorpi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belcher passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sammalkorpi!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Belcher cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sammalkorpi regains half guard.
Sammalkorpi is trying to maintain the position but Belcher is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Belcher had his way with Tapio Sammalkorpi in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sammalkorpi.
Sammalkorpi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belcher swivels and escapes.
Belcher darts in looking for a takedown but Sammalkorpi gets double underhooks and turns Belcher into the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sammalkorpi or perhaps it was just good defense by Belcher, which made it look bad.
Jake Belcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.
Belcher darts in looking for a takedown but Sammalkorpi gets double underhooks and turns Belcher into the cage.
Belcher is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sammalkorpi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Belcher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sammalkorpi shoots in for a double leg but Belcher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Belcher shoots in looking for a takedown but Sammalkorpi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Belcher's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Belcher dives in and grabs Sammalkorpi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sammalkorpi pushes down on Belcher's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sammalkorpi goes for a double leg but Belcher avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Belcher continues to drive forward.#TD#
Belcher drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the position here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Belcher content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Belcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Sammalkorpi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belcher's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Belcher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belcher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belcher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belcher working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sammalkorpi's head.
Belcher makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Belcher with a nice head shot there.
Belcher passes Sammalkorpi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Belcher throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sammalkorpi is looking for a sweep. Belcher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sammalkorpi is trying to maintain the position but Belcher is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Belcher. #T3#
Sammalkorpi taking some punishment here, with Belcher in his half guard.
Belcher landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sammalkorpi tries to roll over but Belcher keeps him under control.
Belcher is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sammalkorpi wants to get back to full guard but Belcher has mounted him!
Belcher landing strikes from the mount.
Belcher lands a couple of good shots and Sammalkorpi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Belcher controlling well, preventing Sammalkorpi from escaping the position.
Belcher has Sammalkorpi flattened out and is raining down punches.
Sammalkorpi is trapped and Belcher is scoring with shots to the head and body. #T4#
Sammalkorpi can't escape the position.
Belcher lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Belcher.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belcher connects with a big shot to the side of Sammalkorpi's head.
Tapio Sammalkorpi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sammalkorpi covers up after that shot from Belcher.
Belcher trying to control momentarily.
Sammalkorpi is really stuck here.
Belcher is landing with strikes. Sammalkorpi can't take much more of this.
Sammalkorpi tries to break free.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Belcher. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Belcher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Belcher, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Belcher!
After winning the bout, Jake Belcher thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Revolution XC 1
Date: Jul 27, 2016

#R1#
Potter leaves Sammalkorpi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Potter rushes Sammalkorpi and presses him up against the cage.
Potter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sammalkorpi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Potter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Potter digs a right hand underneath Sammalkorpi's ribcage. Sammalkorpi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sammalkorpi is looking for a takedown.
Peter Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.
Potter lands an uppercut.
Sammalkorpi tries for a takedown but Potter manages to get underhooks.
Potter scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Potter.
Sammalkorpi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Potter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sammalkorpi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Potter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Potter.
Sammalkorpi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Potter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sammalkorpi backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sammalkorpi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Potter lands a nice shot to the body.
Sammalkorpi looks winded!
Potter lands a left hand.
Sammalkorpi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Potter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sammalkorpi.
Potter is working Sammalkorpi over against the cage.#T1#
Nice body punch from Potter.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Potter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sammalkorpi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Potter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Potter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sammalkorpi backwards.
Potter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sammalkorpi backwards.
Potter scores with a shoulder strike.
Sammalkorpi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Potter after a bit of a struggle.
A short body shot lands from Potter as the two fighters clinch.
Potter lands with a right to the head.
I was talking to Potter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Potter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Potter - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Potter.
Potter lands with a short shot to the head.
Potter lands with a right to the head.
Potter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Potter gets through Sammalkorpi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Potter.
Potter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sammalkorpi backwards.
Potter works on Sammalkorpi's body with a couple of short punches.
Potter lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Potter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Potter.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Potter.
A short right from Potter on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Potter.
A short uppercut from Potter.
Sammalkorpi is looking for a takedown.
Potter lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Potter.
Potter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sammalkorpi backwards.
Potter scores with a shoulder strike.
Sammalkorpi is looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Potter scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Sammalkorpi is rocked!
Potter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sammalkorpi is still on wobbly legs! Can Potter finish him?
Sammalkorpi tries to score a body lock takedown but Potter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sammalkorpi seems to have recovered his senses.
Sammalkorpi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Potter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Potter.
Sammalkorpi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Potter prevents it.
Potter lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Potter - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Potter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sammalkorpi.
A shot in the inside from Potter.
Potter lands a right hand.
Potter lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Potter.
Potter digs a right hand underneath Sammalkorpi's ribcage. Sammalkorpi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Potter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Potter.
Potter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Potter scores with a shoulder strike.
Potter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sammalkorpi backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sammalkorpi or not.
Potter lands a big right hand that drops Sammalkorpi! The killer instinct kicks in and Potter finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Potter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Potter!
Peter Potter retains his welterweight title!
Peter Potter very nearly forgot to thank Leviathan Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: The Island Season 5, 170 lbs, Round 4
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Sammalkorpi gets a double leg takedown into Cesar Chavez 's guard.
Sammalkorpi lands a couple of digs.
Cesar Chavez keeping moving, preventing Sammalkorpi from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sammalkorpi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Cesar Chavez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sammalkorpi controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Cesar Chavez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sammalkorpi is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Sammalkorpi chips away with some ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi looking to pass the guard.
Sammalkorpi cracks Cesar Chavez with a solid left hand.
Sammalkorpi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sammalkorpi trying to control but Cesar Chavez is working from the bottom.
Sammalkorpi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Sammalkorpi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cesar Chavez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sammalkorpi has managed to get both his arms back between Cesar Chavez 's legs - danger averted.
Sammalkorpi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Cesar Chavez looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Sammalkorpi is defending well. Cesar Chavez quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Sammalkorpi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Cesar Chavez celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Julio Cesar Chavez !
In his post fight interview, Don Julio Cesar Chavez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: The Island Season 5, 170 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 15, 2016

#R1#
Provenza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sammalkorpi is fending him off so far but Provenza persists. Nope, Sammalkorpi circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Sammalkorpi with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Sammalkorpi gets a takedown into half guard.
Sammalkorpi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sammalkorpi drops an elbow to the side of Provenza's head.
Provenza tries to roll over but Sammalkorpi keeps him under control.
Sammalkorpi is trying to control. Provenza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sammalkorpi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sammalkorpi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sammalkorpi is nestled in close to Provenza, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Provenza is staying active underneath Sammalkorpi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Provenza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sammalkorpi working over Provenza with some ground and pound. Provenza looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Provenza is looking to control Sammalkorpi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Provenza avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Provenza actively working from the bottom here.
Provenza is looking for a sweep. Sammalkorpi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sammalkorpi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Provenza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sammalkorpi pulls his head out easily.
Sammalkorpi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Provenza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sammalkorpi.
Sammalkorpi is thwarting Provenza's attempts to control the position.
Sammalkorpi is keen to just control but Provenza is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Provenza sees it coming and defends easily.
Sammalkorpi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Provenza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Provenza is looking for a sweep. Sammalkorpi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Provenza has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sammalkorpi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Provenza is trying to maintain the position but Sammalkorpi is very close to passing his half guard.
Sammalkorpi wants to free his trapped foot but Provenza is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Provenza gets back to full guard.
Sammalkorpi throws a big elbow that misses.
Sammalkorpi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Sammalkorpi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sammalkorpi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sammalkorpi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Provenza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Provenza trying to keep a closed guard but Sammalkorpi is proving a slippery customer.
Sammalkorpi wants to control from the top but Provenza keeps moving.
Sammalkorpi lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Sammalkorpi stays in close to Provenza's body and controls the position.
Sammalkorpi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Provenza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Provenza looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Provenza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sammalkorpi cracks Provenza with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sammalkorpi landing some decent shots from guard.
Sammalkorpi works over Provenza with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Sammalkorpi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sammalkorpi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Provenza as he avoids it easily.
Sammalkorpi shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Provenza gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Provenza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sammalkorpi is one step ahead there.
Provenza keeping moving, preventing Sammalkorpi from controlling successfully.
Sammalkorpi lands a couple of digs.
Provenza working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Provenza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sammalkorpi is one step ahead there.
Sammalkorpi postures up and lands a big shot to Provenza's brow. #T1#
Sammalkorpi stopping the sweep attempt from Provenza.
Provenza lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is looking for a triangle here but Provenza uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Provenza is looking to take a break and control but Sammalkorpi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Provenza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sammalkorpi, who protects the arm well.
Provenza tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Provenza is trying to get an arm triangle but Sammalkorpi is defending well.
Sammalkorpi sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Sammalkorpi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Provenza jumps into side control!
Sammalkorpi prevents Provenza from moving into mount.
Sammalkorpi is looking for a sweep.
Sammalkorpi is still trying to improve position.
Sammalkorpi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Provenza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sammalkorpi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sammalkorpi tries to buck Provenza off but Provenza is having none of it.
Sammalkorpi sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Sammalkorpi is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Provenza content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sammalkorpi is not content to let Provenza control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sammalkorpi is trying to get back to full guard.
Sammalkorpi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Provenza.
Sammalkorpi gets back to full guard.
Provenza passes Sammalkorpi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Provenza prevents Sammalkorpi from improving his position.
Provenza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Provenza 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 improve his position but Provenza is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Provenza dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Sammalkorpi shoots for a takedown but Provenza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sammalkorpi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Provenza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sammalkorpi somewhat.
Provenza fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Sammalkorpi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sammalkorpi working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Provenza tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Provenza regains half guard.
Provenza gets back to full guard.
Sammalkorpi wants to control from the top but Provenza keeps moving.
Sammalkorpi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi distracts Provenza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tapio Sammalkorpi has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Provenza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sammalkorpi defends it easily.
Provenza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Provenza is working for a submission of some sort. #T2##SUB#
Provenza seems to be looking for submissions.
Sammalkorpi wants to improve his position but Provenza is controlling well. #SUB#
Provenza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sammalkorpi works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Sammalkorpi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Provenza is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sammalkorpi.
Sammalkorpi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Provenza's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Provenza thows a huge punch but Sammalkorpi dodges it nicely.
Sammalkorpi is looking to control Provenza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sammalkorpi avoid being mounted?
Sammalkorpi is not content to let Provenza control the position.#SUB#
Sammalkorpi is defending against the submission attempts here by Provenza.
Provenza thows a huge punch but Sammalkorpi dodges it nicely. #T4#
Sammalkorpi tries to get to full guard but Provenza has control of the leg.
Provenza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sammalkorpi's head.
Sammalkorpi is looking to improve his position.
Sammalkorpi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sammalkorpi.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Provenza is aware though and is defending well.
Tapio Sammalkorpi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Provenza lands a couple of digs.
Sammalkorpi controlling Provenza's posture. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tapio Sammalkorpi.
I think Sammalkorpi 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Tapio Sammalkorpi!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Tapio Sammalkorpi!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Tapio Sammalkorpi!

Tapio Sammalkorpi wins by unanimous decision!
Tapio Sammalkorpi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: The Island Season 5, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016

#R1#
Ooe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sammalkorpi back to the cage. Ooe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ooe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sammalkorpi doesn't seem bothered though.
Sammalkorpi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sammalkorpi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ooe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ooe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sammalkorpi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Sammalkorpi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ooe on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ooe keeps working.
Ooe defending against the ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ooe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sammalkorpi working away.
Ooe avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sammalkorpi.
Ooe is trying to improve his position.
Ooe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ooe tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Ooe manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ooe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sammalkorpi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ooe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sammalkorpi passes to full mount!
Sammalkorpi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ooe hang on?
Sammalkorpi trying to control but Ooe is having none of it. #T2##SUB2#
Sammalkorpi quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Sammalkorpi but it's paid off an Ooe is forced to tap! Nice work by Sammalkorpi.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tapio Sammalkorpi!
Tapio Sammalkorpi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: The Island Season 5, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
Sammalkorpi shoots in but Hghar avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Sammalkorpi shoots in and bounces Hghar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sammalkorpi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hghar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sammalkorpi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sammalkorpi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sammalkorpi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sammalkorpi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Sammalkorpi postures up in Hghar's guard and throws a big left but Hghar blocks it.
Sammalkorpi postures up in Hghar's guard and throws a big left but Hghar blocks it.
Sammalkorpi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sammalkorpi working some strikes from top position.
Sammalkorpi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hghar has momentary wrist control but Sammalkorpi slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sammalkorpi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hghar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sammalkorpi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hghar is keeping the position for now.
Hghar is breathing heavily.#T2#
Sammalkorpi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hghar has momentary wrist control but Sammalkorpi slips an elbow through the middle.
Sammalkorpi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sammalkorpi is looking to work some ground and pound but Hghar has wrist control.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hghar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hghar has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hghar has his hands clasped together but Sammalkorpi extends and breaks Hghar's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sammalkorpi.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tapio Sammalkorpi!
Tapio Sammalkorpi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ISLAND COMBAT GAMES
Date: Jun 29, 2016

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Ferreira pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Ferreira looking for subs off his back but Sammalkorpi has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ferreira'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.
Sammalkorpi is keen to just control but Ferreira is a slippery customer.
Sammalkorpi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ferreira wants to improve his position but Sammalkorpi is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ferreira manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Sammalkorpi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ferreira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Ferreira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sammalkorpi is just riding it out for now. Ferreira eventually gives up the hold.
Ferreira trying to advance position but Sammalkorpi counters by regaining guard.
Sammalkorpi looking to control.
Ferreira wants to pass the guard but Sammalkorpi is keeping the position.
Ferreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Sammalkorpi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sammalkorpi keeping full guard, as Ferreira tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Ferreira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ferreira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sammalkorpi keeping full guard, as Ferreira tries to pass.
Sammalkorpi looking to control. #SUB#
Ferreira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sammalkorpi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ferreira has Sammalkorpi in his guard.#REVB#
Sammalkorpi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ferreira working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Ferreira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ferreira throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sammalkorpi uses it to pass to side control. #T3#
Ferreira 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. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sammalkorpi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sammalkorpi working the ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is trying to get an arm triangle but Ferreira is defending well.
Ferreira is trying to improve his position.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the position but Ferreira is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T4#
Ferreira is looking to regain half guard here but Sammalkorpi keeps moving and retains side control.
Sammalkorpi working away.
Ferreira is looking for a sweep.
Sammalkorpi wants to control but Ferreira is keeping him busy.
Ferreira is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sammalkorpi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ferreira wants to control but Sammalkorpi postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Sammalkorpi dominated that round.
That's time! Ferreira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sammalkorpi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferreira's waist but Ferreira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sammalkorpi off to one side.
Ferreira tries to clinch up but Sammalkorpi circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferreira fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Sammalkorpi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ferreira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've been informed that Sammalkorpi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ferreira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ferreira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sammalkorpi pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sammalkorpi lands strikes from half guard.
Sammalkorpi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ferreira!
Sammalkorpi working Ferreira over with strikes here. #T1#
Ferreira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sammalkorpi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sammalkorpi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sammalkorpi landing shots from mount.
Ferreira is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Sammalkorpi.
Sammalkorpi with a couple of short strikes.
Ferreira manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sammalkorpi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ferreira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2##SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sammalkorpi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is working for a submission of some sort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferreira wants to improve his position but Sammalkorpi is controlling well.
Sammalkorpi lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Ferreira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sammalkorpi pulls his head out easily.
Sammalkorpi wants to control but Ferreira is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ferreira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Sammalkorpi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sammalkorpi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The referee warns Ferreira that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sammalkorpi prevents Ferreira from getting the reversal.
Sammalkorpi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ferreira?
The referee warns Ferreira that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #ROC2#
Ferreira is rocked!
Tapio Sammalkorpi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferreira tries to lock up and control but Sammalkorpi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ferreira is squirming around, avoiding Sammalkorpi's attempts to control the action.
Ferreira is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T4#
Sammalkorpi wants to control the pace but Ferreira is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi wants to finish this one by submission but Ferreira is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sammalkorpi.
Ferreira is working to get back to half guard.
Sammalkorpi dominating with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sammalkorpi landing strikes from the mount and Ferreira is in trouble!
Oh Ferreira is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ferreira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sammalkorpi avoids the attempt from Ferreira to control.
Ferreira is desperately trying to improve his position but Sammalkorpi has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Sammalkorpi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ferreira seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is working for a submission of some sort.
Sammalkorpi trying to pass the guard but Ferreira defending well. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferreira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sammalkorpi.
Ferreira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sammalkorpi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sammalkorpi's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ferreira looking to break Sammalkorpi's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sammalkorpi remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ferreira will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sammalkorpi is in bad spot here. #T1##SUB#
Ferreira looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Sammalkorpi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ferreira's arms.
Ferreira is trying to stick to Sammalkorpi's back but Sammalkorpi is turning into Ferreira. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ferreira's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sammalkorpi.
Ferreira wants to sweep but no luck.
Sammalkorpi landing some decent shots from guard.
Sammalkorpi scoring with some ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ferreira keeping moving, preventing Sammalkorpi from controlling successfully.
Sammalkorpi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ferreira is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Sammalkorpi trying to control the action but Ferreira is working from the bottom.
Ferreira is looking for a sweep.
Sammalkorpi wants to control but Ferreira is keeping him busy.
Sammalkorpi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ferreira, who protects the arm well.
Ferreira tries to buck Sammalkorpi off but Sammalkorpi is having none of it.
Ferreira stops Sammalkorpi from passing to mount.
Sammalkorpi has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3#
Sammalkorpi tries to control but Ferreira wriggling away.
Ferreira tries to reverse the position but Sammalkorpi maintains control.
Ferreira takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sammalkorpi controlling his opponent.
Ferreira takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sammalkorpi working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi has hold of Ferreira's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ferreira manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ferreira is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Ferreira tries to hold on but Sammalkorpi postures up.
Ferreira is working to get back to half guard.
Sammalkorpi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ferreira is looking to escape.
Ferreira is working to get back to half guard.
Tapio Sammalkorpi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sammalkorpi controlling from mount.
Carlos Diego Ferreira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sammalkorpi with shots to the head and body - Ferreira looks very uncomfortable down there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tapio Sammalkorpi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sammalkorpi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapio Sammalkorpi!
After winning the bout, Tapio Sammalkorpi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Island combat Six
Date: Jun 24, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Sammalkorpi drives through with a takedown into Jung's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sammalkorpi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Sammalkorpi has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jung to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sammalkorpi is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jung pulls down on the head and he's put Sammalkorpi to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hop Sing Jung!

Event: Island combat four
Date: Jun 17, 2016

#R1#
Sammalkorpi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Potter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Potter moves into the clinch.
Potter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sammalkorpi backwards.
Potter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sammalkorpi backwards.
Sammalkorpi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sammalkorpi is working for takedown but Potter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sammalkorpi can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapio Sammalkorpi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sammalkorpi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Potter stops a takedown attempt from Sammalkorpi.
Potter lands a nice uppercut.
Potter lands with a left to the head.
Sammalkorpi wants to take the fight to the mat but Potter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Potter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Potter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sammalkorpi backwards.
Potter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Potter scores a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Potter.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Potter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sammalkorpi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Potter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sammalkorpi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Potter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sammalkorpi is breathing heavily.
Potter digs a right hand into Sammalkorpi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sammalkorpi's gas tank. #T1#
Potter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Potter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Potter scores with a knee to the head.
Potter digs a right hand into Sammalkorpi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sammalkorpi's gas tank.
Potter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sammalkorpi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Potter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Potter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sammalkorpi backwards.
Potter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sammalkorpi backwards.
Potter lands a body shot.
Potter scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Potter unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Potter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Potter lands an uppercut.
Potter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Potter lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Sammalkorpi is rocked!
Potter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Sammalkorpi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Potter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sammalkorpi backwards.
Potter lands a big knee! That's hurt Sammalkorpi! Oh, he's all over the place! Potter lands another knee that sends Sammalkorpi to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Potter!
Peter Potter is the new welterweight champion!
Peter Potter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Island Combat 2
Date: Jun 12, 2016

#R1#
Sammalkorpi shoots for a takedown but Belcher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sammalkorpi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belcher's waist but Belcher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sammalkorpi off to one side.
Belcher has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sammalkorpi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Belcher defends it nicely.
Jake Belcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.
Sammalkorpi fails with a takedown attempt.
Sammalkorpi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Belcher counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Belcher throwing strikes from guard but Sammalkorpi blocks nicely.
Belcher with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sammalkorpi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belcher passes Sammalkorpi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Belcher trying to pass the guard but Sammalkorpi defending well. #T1#
Sammalkorpi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belcher.
Belcher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sammalkorpi defending well though.
Sammalkorpi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belcher winds up and cracks Sammalkorpi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Belcher is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Belcher passes to side control.
Belcher working the ground and pound but Sammalkorpi is defending the strikes.
Belcher tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sammalkorpi's legs.
Sammalkorpi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Belcher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sammalkorpi is trying to control but can't.
Sammalkorpi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Belcher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Belcher's back!#T2#
Belcher is keeping busy.
Sammalkorpi throwing sloppy strikes.
Sammalkorpi missing with punches from the back.
Belcher can't escape the position.
Sammalkorpi thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belcher has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Sammalkorpi.
Sammalkorpi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belcher trying to control the position but Sammalkorpi manages to sink in the hooks.
Sammalkorpi punches the canvas rather than the man.
Sammalkorpi is looking to control Belcher but Belcher is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Belcher is in bad spot here.
Belcher tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Belcher can't escape the position. #T3#
Sammalkorpi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Belcher has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sammalkorpi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Belcher manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sammalkorpi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sammalkorpi prevents Belcher from improving his position.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sammalkorpi wants to pass the guard but Belcher is defending well.
Belcher moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sammalkorpi sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sammalkorpi throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Belcher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sammalkorpi.
Sammalkorpi is stalling in the full guard.
Belcher wants to sweep here but Sammalkorpi controlling him for the moment.
Sammalkorpi chips away with some ground and pound.
Belcher has his hands on Sammalkorpi's head, controlling the position.
Sammalkorpi won't allow Belcher to sweep him here.
Sammalkorpi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Belcher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 Jake Belcher will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sammalkorpi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Belcher defends well and Sammalkorpi ends up having to push Belcher into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sammalkorpi shoots for a takedown but Belcher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sammalkorpi.
Jake Belcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.
Belcher fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Belcher looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sammalkorpi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belcher is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belcher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sammalkorpi is on top in guard. #REVB#
Belcher controlling Sammalkorpi's posture.
Belcher tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Sammalkorpi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sammalkorpi is one step ahead there.
Belcher lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sammalkorpi keeping moving, preventing Belcher from controlling successfully.
Sammalkorpi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belcher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sammalkorpi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Belcher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sammalkorpi can do to turn this around?#T2#
Belcher is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Belcher's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi looking for a guillotine here but Belcher defends easily.
Belcher with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Belcher working some strikes from top position.
Sammalkorpi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is looking for a triangle but Belcher pushes his legs off easily.
Belcher with a nice head shot there.
Sammalkorpi working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Belcher is working Sammalkorpi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Belcher postures up.
Belcher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Belcher trying to control but Sammalkorpi is working from the bottom.
Belcher scoring with punches to the head and body.
Belcher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi pushes a forearm under Belcher's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Belcher is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tapio Sammalkorpi!
Tapio Sammalkorpi is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Tapio Sammalkorpi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Highland Island World 4
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Sammalkorpi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Belcher defends it nicely.
Sammalkorpi shoots in looking for a takedown. Belcher tries to sprawl out of it but Sammalkorpi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Belcher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Belcher drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sammalkorpi sprawls and moves away.
Belcher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sammalkorpi as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Sammalkorpi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Belcher is trying to maintain the position but Sammalkorpi is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sammalkorpi is looking to take a break and control but Belcher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belcher wants to improve his position but Sammalkorpi is controlling well. #T1#
Belcher is pressing down on Sammalkorpi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belcher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belcher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belcher wants to sweep but no luck.
Sammalkorpi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Belcher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi wants to control from the top but Belcher keeps moving.
Belcher controlling Sammalkorpi's posture.
My spies in Cozad The Island inform me that Sammalkorpi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Belcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Belcher, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Belcher working a defensive guard here.
Sammalkorpi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belcher is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sammalkorpi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Belcher did well to prevent Sammalkorpi getting side control.
Sammalkorpi drops an elbow to the side of Belcher's head.
Belcher preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ground and pound from Sammalkorpi.
Belcher manages to get to full guard.
Belcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Belcher, not yet. #T3#
Sammalkorpi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belcher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sammalkorpi lands a couple of elbows.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Belcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Belcher, not yet.
Belcher is trying to keep Sammalkorpi in close.
Sammalkorpi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Belcher, not yet.
Belcher trying to control the position here.
Sammalkorpi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sammalkorpi trying to control but Belcher is working from the bottom.
Sammalkorpi being controlled here momentarily.
Sammalkorpi wants to control from the top but Belcher keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sammalkorpi has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Belcher counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jake Belcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belcher is fighting to break Sammalkorpi's control of his arms but Sammalkorpi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sammalkorpi looking for a sweep. Not yet Sammalkorpi, not yet.
Belcher trying to control but Sammalkorpi is working from the bottom.
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 round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sammalkorpi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sammalkorpi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sammalkorpi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Belcher seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sammalkorpi tries for a takedown but Belcher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jake Belcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.
Sammalkorpi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belcher tries to avoid it but Sammalkorpi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belcher to the ground. Belcher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sammalkorpi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belcher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sammalkorpi somewhat.
Belcher half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tapio Sammalkorpi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belcher shoots in looking for a takedown but Sammalkorpi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Belcher's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Belcher as Sammalkorpi shoots in.
Belcher appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sammalkorpi fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Sammalkorpi drives through with a takedown into Belcher's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Belcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sammalkorpi is one step ahead there.
Sammalkorpi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sammalkorpi being controlled here momentarily.
Belcher wants to sweep but no luck.
Belcher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Belcher controlling Sammalkorpi's posture.
Belcher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sammalkorpi is defended easily by Belcher.#TD2#
Sammalkorpi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Belcher!
Belcher is looking to reverse the position.
Belcher dodges the ground and pound from Sammalkorpi.
Sammalkorpi lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Sammalkorpi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Belcher gets back to half guard.
Sammalkorpi throwing shots but Belcher is blocking nicely.
Belcher preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Belcher gets back to full guard.
Sammalkorpi works over Belcher with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sammalkorpi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sammalkorpi is looking to work some ground and pound but Belcher has wrist control.#T4#
Sammalkorpi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Belcher is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sammalkorpi defends well.
Sammalkorpi content to stall in guard here.
Sammalkorpi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Belcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sammalkorpi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sammalkorpi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3##TD2#
Sammalkorpi shoots in and bounces Belcher off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sammalkorpi stopping the sweep attempt from Belcher.
Sammalkorpi landing some decent shots from guard.
Sammalkorpi wants to control from the top but Belcher keeps moving.
Belcher is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belcher keeping moving, preventing Sammalkorpi from controlling successfully.
Belcher wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Sammalkorpi connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Belcher working for a triangle but Sammalkorpi defends it easily.
Belcher pulls Sammalkorpi in to control the position.
Sammalkorpi lands a couple of digs.
Belcher wants to sweep here but Sammalkorpi controlling him for the moment.
Sammalkorpi tries to free his leg and advance position but Belcher is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Belcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sammalkorpi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Belcher. #TD2#
Sammalkorpi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sammalkorpi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belcher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belcher keeping moving, preventing Sammalkorpi from controlling successfully.
Belcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sammalkorpi is one step ahead there. #T3#
Belcher lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Sammalkorpi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Belcher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belcher works over Sammalkorpi with some ground and pound from guard.
Belcher passes into half guard.
Belcher performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Belcher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sammalkorpi defending well though. #T4#
Sammalkorpi tries to roll over but Belcher keeps him under control.
Sammalkorpi is not content to let Belcher control the position.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belcher pulls his head out easily.
Sammalkorpi is doing well to control the position and prevent Belcher from advancing to side control.
Belcher seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Belcher wants to work for an arm triangle but Sammalkorpi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi actively working from the bottom here.
Belcher wants to control but Sammalkorpi is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Sammalkorpi really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Sammalkorpi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Belcher as he avoids it easily.
Sammalkorpi slaps away a takedown attempt from Belcher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Belcher or perhaps it was just good defense by Sammalkorpi, which made it look bad.
Sammalkorpi shoots in but Belcher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Belcher stuffs the takedown attempt from Sammalkorpi. Sammalkorpi gets slowly back to his feet.
Jake Belcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sammalkorpi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Belcher circles away.
Sammalkorpi avoids the head kick by Belcher.
Belcher leaves Sammalkorpi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Sammalkorpi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Belcher's guard.#T1#
Sammalkorpi trying to control but Belcher is working from the bottom.
Belcher is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Belcher slips a nice elbow through Sammalkorpi's hands, connecting with Sammalkorpi's forehead.
Belcher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Belcher working Sammalkorpi over with strikes.
Belcher is trying to control the action in half guard but Sammalkorpi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Belcher 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.
Belcher trying to control from half guard but Sammalkorpi is working away.
Sammalkorpi trying to control here. #T2#
Belcher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sammalkorpi taking some punishment here, with Belcher in his half guard.
Belcher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sammalkorpi defending well though.
Sammalkorpi gets full guard.
Sammalkorpi keeping moving, preventing Belcher from controlling successfully.
Belcher landing with the ground and pound.
Belcher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belcher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sammalkorpi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Belcher looking to pass the guard.
Belcher throwing strikes from guard but Sammalkorpi blocks nicely. #T3##SUB2#
Sammalkorpi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belcher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belcher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sammalkorpi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belcher is one step ahead there.
Belcher works over Sammalkorpi with some ground and pound from guard.
Belcher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sammalkorpi is keeping the position for now.
Belcher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi working for a triangle but Belcher defends it easily.
Belcher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Belcher trying to control but Sammalkorpi is working from the bottom.
Tapio Sammalkorpi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Belcher pushing down on Sammalkorpi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sammalkorpi works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi looking for a guillotine here but Belcher defends easily.
Sammalkorpi is trying to keep Belcher in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belcher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sammalkorpi is keeping the position for now.
Belcher working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Belcher had his way with Tapio Sammalkorpi in that round.
That's time! Belcher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Sammalkorpi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belcher tries to avoid it but Sammalkorpi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belcher to the ground. Belcher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Belcher.
Sammalkorpi feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Sammalkorpi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sammalkorpi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Belcher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belcher lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Belcher working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belcher trying to control but Sammalkorpi is working from the bottom.
Belcher passes Sammalkorpi's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Sammalkorpi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Belcher working Sammalkorpi over with strikes.
Sammalkorpi trying to control from the bottom.
Belcher throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sammalkorpi to regain full guard.
Belcher stands up over Sammalkorpi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sammalkorpi is trying to control the position but Belcher postures up. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Belcher preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belcher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sammalkorpi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T2#
Belcher with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Belcher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sammalkorpi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Belcher passes Sammalkorpi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Belcher is looking to take a break and control but Sammalkorpi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sammalkorpi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Belcher there.
Belcher is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi is controlling Belcher's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Sammalkorpi tries to get to full guard but Belcher has control of the leg.
Belcher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sammalkorpi tries to get to full guard but Belcher has control of the leg. #SUB#
Belcher seems to be working for a kimura but Sammalkorpi defends the submission attempt.
Belcher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sammalkorpi defending well though.
Belcher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Belcher trying to control the action but Sammalkorpi is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Belcher prevents Sammalkorpi from improving his position.
Belcher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sammalkorpi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sammalkorpi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jake Belcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sammalkorpi tries to roll over but Belcher keeps him under control.
Belcher lands with a punch from half guard.
Tapio Sammalkorpi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Belcher 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sammalkorpi is trying to control but can't.
Belcher missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Belcher is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Belcher showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sammalkorpi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:48
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 47:48
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapio Sammalkorpi!
Tapio Sammalkorpi is the new welterweight champion!
Tapio Sammalkorpi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland Island World 3
Date: May 14, 2016

#R1#
Sammalkorpi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wiggum defends it nicely.#CL#
Wiggum rushes Sammalkorpi and presses him up against the cage.
Sammalkorpi tries to throw a body punch but Wiggum avoids it by throwing Sammalkorpi back against the cage.
Wiggum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sammalkorpi backwards.
Sammalkorpi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wiggum stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wiggum lands with a short shot to the head.
Wiggum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wiggum lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wiggum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sammalkorpi tries for a takedown but Wiggum manages to get underhooks.
Ralph Wiggum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.
A shot in the inside from Wiggum.
Wiggum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sammalkorpi backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sammalkorpi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wiggum lands with a left to the head.
Wiggum has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wiggum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wiggum prevents the takedown attempt.
Wiggum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Sammalkorpi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wiggum is keeping busy.
Sammalkorpi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sammalkorpi goes for a takedown attempt but Wiggum pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tapio Sammalkorpi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Wiggum moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wiggum.
Wiggum lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Sammalkorpi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wiggum wants to stand but Sammalkorpi is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wiggum defends it easily.#T2#
Wiggum wants to stand but Sammalkorpi has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Wiggum frees his head nicely. Oh but Sammalkorpi has switched to an armbar! Wiggum is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tapio Sammalkorpi!
A relieved looking Tapio Sammalkorpi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HI47: Fight & Furious V
Date: May 06, 2016

#R1#
Ploy connects with a looping right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Ploy. No joy for Sammalkorpi on that attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Sammalkorpi 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Sammalkorpi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ploy did well to prevent Sammalkorpi getting side control.
Sammalkorpi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ploy wants to stand back up but Sammalkorpi manages to pass into side control.
Ploy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sammalkorpi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sammalkorpi is pressing down on Ploy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ploy is holding on for now.
Sammalkorpi is thwarting Ploy's attempts to control the position.
Sammalkorpi blocks the strikes from Ploy. #SUB#
Sammalkorpi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ploy defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sammalkorpi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ploy is trying to get back to full guard.
Ploy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sammalkorpi.
Sammalkorpi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sammalkorpi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ploy sees it coming and defends easily.
Ploy won't allow Sammalkorpi to pass to mount.
Sammalkorpi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sammalkorpi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ploy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ploy can't keep his opponent in guard - Sammalkorpi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sammalkorpi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sammalkorpi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Ploy is trying is best to control the position here.
Ploy taking some punishment here, with Sammalkorpi in his half guard.
Sammalkorpi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Sammalkorpi is working for a kimura but Ploy is defending it quite comfortably.
Sammalkorpi is looking to take a break and control but Ploy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sammalkorpi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sammalkorpi slips a nice elbow through Ploy's hands, connecting with Ploy's forehead.#T4#
Sammalkorpi tries to pass to full mount but Ploy defends it.
Ploy is doing well to control the position and prevent Sammalkorpi from advancing to side control.
Sammalkorpi controlling the pace.
Ploy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sammalkorpi wants to pass to mount but Ploy is defending the position.
Sammalkorpi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ploy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sammalkorpi stalling.
Ploy is looking to improve his position.
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 round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ploy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sammalkorpi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ploy defends well and Sammalkorpi ends up having to push Ploy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sammalkorpi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ploy can do to turn this around?
Ploy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Sammalkorpi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ploy's half guard.
Ploy tries to roll over but Sammalkorpi keeps him under control.
Sammalkorpi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sammalkorpi slows the pace down in half guard.
Nice strikes from Sammalkorpi there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sammalkorpi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tapio Sammalkorpi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ploy is trying to stand. #T1#
Sammalkorpi drops an elbow to the side of Ploy's head.
Ploy is pressing down on Sammalkorpi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sammalkorpi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Ploy has his foot on Sammalkorpi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sammalkorpi works his way back into a safe position though.
Sammalkorpi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sammalkorpi passes Ploy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sammalkorpi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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 Ploy's temple.
Sammalkorpi is nestled in close to Ploy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sammalkorpi trying to pass the guard but Ploy defending well. #T2#
Sammalkorpi is controlling the pace.
Ploy gets full guard.
Sammalkorpi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sammalkorpi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi lands a couple of digs.
Sammalkorpi postures up and lands a big shot to Ploy's brow. #T3#
Sammalkorpi passes Ploy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sammalkorpi is taking a breather. Ploy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ploy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sammalkorpi is working away from the top position though.
Sammalkorpi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ploy keeps working.
Ploy tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sammalkorpi has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB#
Sammalkorpi working for a guillotine from mount but Ploy is in no mood to give up.
Ploy wants to control but Sammalkorpi is having none of it.#T4#
Sammalkorpi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sammalkorpi lands a big elbow.
Sammalkorpi tries to control but Ploy wriggling away.
Ploy is in a horrible position here. Sammalkorpi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ploy is looking to improve his position but Sammalkorpi isn't that keen on the idea.
Sammalkorpi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ploy's face. #ROC#
Ploy is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sammalkorpi connects with a bit shot that sees Ploy covering up! More strikes from Sammalkorpi and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sammalkorpi is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapio Sammalkorpi!
An out of breath Tapio Sammalkorpi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HI39: Supremacy in Hayashi
Date: Apr 18, 2016

#R1##TD#
Sammalkorpi feints and as Sloan raises his hands in defense, Sammalkorpi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Sammalkorpi'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.
Sloan wants to get back to his feet but Sammalkorpi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sammalkorpi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloan wants to get back to his feet but Sammalkorpi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sloan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sammalkorpi's guard. #REVB#
Sammalkorpi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sammalkorpi looking for a sweep. Not yet Sammalkorpi, not yet.
Sammalkorpi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sloan's guard. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sloan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sloan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sammalkorpi controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sammalkorpi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sammalkorpi chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Sloan controls Sammalkorpi momentarily but Sammalkorpi frees himself.
Sloan told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sloan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sammalkorpi is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sammalkorpi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sloan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sloan looking for subs off his back but Sammalkorpi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sammalkorpi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sammalkorpi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sloan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sloan wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Sloan is trying to get back to full guard.
Sammalkorpi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sloan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sammalkorpi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sloan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sammalkorpi working the head and body with strikes.
Sloan strikes from the bottom but Sammalkorpi uses the opportunity to move to side control. #SUB#
Sammalkorpi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sloan is trying to control Sammalkorpi's posture but Sammalkorpi avoids it. #T3#
Sammalkorpi working the body and head with strikes.
Sloan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sammalkorpi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sloan is looking for a sweep.
Sammalkorpi lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Sloan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloan is looking to reverse the position.
Sammalkorpi lands a nice forearm strike.
Sloan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the position but Sloan is working away.
Sloan tries to escape but Sammalkorpi is in control.
Sloan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sloan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sammalkorpi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sammalkorpi looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Sammalkorpi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sloan is desperately trying to improve his position but Sammalkorpi has a good base and remains in mount.
Sammalkorpi lands with some strikes.
Sloan tries to lock up and control but Sammalkorpi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloan is trying to escape the mount.
Sammalkorpi landing strikes from the mount.#CUT#
It looks like Tom Sloan has been cut.
Sammalkorpi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sloan is trying desperately to improve position.
Sammalkorpi looking to control but Sloan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sammalkorpi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sloan hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Sammalkorpi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Sloan's cut.
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.
#R2#
Sammalkorpi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sammalkorpi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Sloan to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloan loads up on a big right hand but Sammalkorpi slips the punch.
Sloan slaps away a takedown attempt from Sammalkorpi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice side step and Sloan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapio Sammalkorpi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sammalkorpi fails with the takedown
enabling Sloan to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Sloan.
Sammalkorpi misses with a takedown
and Sloan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sammalkorpi shoots and misses
and Sloan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Sammalkorpi shoots for a double leg takedown but Sloan sprawls well. He's pushed Sammalkorpi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sammalkorpi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sloan can do to turn this around?
Nice shot by Sloan.
Sloan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sammalkorpi has his takedown stuffed
and Sloan counters with a nice uppercut.
Tapio Sammalkorpi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sammalkorpi under the eye.
Sloan connects with the punch.
Sammalkorpi shoots in and drives through. Sloan sprawls well.
Tom Sloan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sammalkorpi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sloan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sammalkorpi misses with a takedown attempt
and Sloan counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Sloan gets caught napping as Sammalkorpi dives in and scores a takedown. Sloan manages to retain guard.
Sloan is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sammalkorpi dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVB#
You can see the frustration on Sloan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Sloan taking a bit of punishment here - Sammalkorpi scoring with strikes.
Sloan throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Sammalkorpi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sloan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sloan wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Sammalkorpi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sammalkorpi scoring with punches from side control.
Sammalkorpi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sloan!
Sloan is squirming around, avoiding Sammalkorpi's attempts to control the action.
Sammalkorpi avoids the attempt from Sloan to control.#T3#
Sammalkorpi lands a heavy elbow.
Sammalkorpi scoring with strikes but Sloan is staying in there.
Sammalkorpi lands a heavy elbow.
Sloan really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Sammalkorpi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sloan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sloan shrugs it off.
Sloan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sloan tries to get to full guard but Sammalkorpi has control of the leg.
Sloan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Sammalkorpi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Sammalkorpi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sloan's head.
Sammalkorpi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sloan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sloan keeping moving, preventing Sammalkorpi from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sloan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sammalkorpi cracks Sloan with a solid left hand.
Sammalkorpi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sammalkorpi landing some decent shots from guard.
Sammalkorpi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sammalkorpi wants to control from the top but Sloan keeps moving.
Sammalkorpi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tom Sloan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tom Sloan's cut.
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.
#R3##TD#
Sammalkorpi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sloan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sammalkorpi is putting a hurting on Sloan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sloan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sloan wants to control but Sammalkorpi postures up.
Sammalkorpi landing strikes.
Sloan throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Sammalkorpi working the head and body with strikes.
Sloan is trying to get back to his feet.
Sloan is looking for a sweep.
Sloan gets back to half guard.
Sammalkorpi is trying to control. Sloan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sammalkorpi lands with a punch from half guard.
Sloan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sammalkorpi scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Sloan is looking to improve his position.
Sloan keeping control of the position.
Sammalkorpi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sloan is trying to stand up here but Sammalkorpi is controlling him well. #SUB#
Sammalkorpi is working for a kimura but Sloan is defending it quite comfortably.
Sammalkorpi lands with a punch from half guard.
Sammalkorpi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sammalkorpi is nestled in close to Sloan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sammalkorpi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sloan! #T2#
A nice elbow there by Sammalkorpi.
Sloan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sammalkorpi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sloan swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Sammalkorpi landing punches.
Sammalkorpi trying to control but Sloan is having none of it. #SUB#
Sammalkorpi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sammalkorpi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sammalkorpi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sloan tries to reverse the position but Sammalkorpi maintains control.#T3##SUB#
Sloan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sammalkorpi.
Sloan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloan taking shots to the head. #ROC#
Sloan is rocked!
Sloan flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Sammalkorpi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sammalkorpi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sloan looks a forlorn figure.
Sloan is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Sammalkorpi prevents Sloan from getting the reversal.
Sammalkorpi lands with some strikes.
Sloan is still in real trouble! Can Sammalkorpi finish him?
Sloan wants to hold on but Sammalkorpi pushes him away.
Sloan seems to have recovered his senses.
Sloan is trying desperately to improve position.
Sloan is squirming around, avoiding Sammalkorpi's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Sloan swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Sloan is squirming around, avoiding Sammalkorpi's attempts to control the action.
Sloan holds on for dear life.
Sloan is working to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Sloan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sloan can't escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloan is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sammalkorpi landing strikes from the mount and Sloan is in trouble!
Sloan tries to hold on but Sammalkorpi postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Sammalkorpi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Sloan's cut.
That's time! Sammalkorpi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Sammalkorpi shoots in but no luck this time.
Sammalkorpi fails with the takedown
and Sloan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sammalkorpi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sloan counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapio Sammalkorpi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloan slaps away a takedown attempt from Sammalkorpi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sammalkorpi closes the distance and clinches up with Sloan, looking for a takedown. Sammalkorpi pushes Sloan against the cage but Sloan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sammalkorpi darts in looking for a takedown but Sloan gets double underhooks and turns Sammalkorpi into the cage.
Sloan lands a nice shot that snaps Sammalkorpi's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sammalkorpi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sloan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sammalkorpi with a poor takedown
and Sloan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloan jabs Sammalkorpi right on the nose. Sammalkorpi blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Sammalkorpi misses with a takedown attempt
and Sloan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sloan lands a jab.
Sloan scores with a three punch combo!
Sammalkorpi misses with a takedown attempt
and Sloan counters with a right hand to the body.
Sammalkorpi misses with a takedown
and Sloan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sammalkorpi tries for a takedown but Sloan circles away easily
enabling Sloan to counter with a crisp jab.
Sammalkorpi shoots for a double leg takedown but Sloan sprawls well. He's pushed Sammalkorpi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sloan lands a jab.
Sammalkorpi has his takedown stuffed
and Sammalkorpi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sammalkorpi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sammalkorpi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sammalkorpi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sloan counters with a stiff right hand.
Tom Sloan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sammalkorpi's head.#ROC2#
Sammalkorpi is rocked!
Sloan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A cross from Sloan lands.
Oh Sammalkorpi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sloan walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Sammalkorpi drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Sloan swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Sammalkorpi's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Sloan!
Tom Sloan is the new welterweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tom Sloan made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Highland Island 26
Date: Apr 07, 2016

#R1#
Parlow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sammalkorpi shoots for a takedown but Parlow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Parlow connects with a right hand. Sammalkorpi shakes it off.
Sammalkorpi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Parlow to score with a decent uppercut.
Sammalkorpi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Parlow defends it nicely.
Sammalkorpi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice shot lands for Parlow.
Sammalkorpi tries for a takedown but Parlow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jon Parlow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.#TD2#
Sammalkorpi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Parlow is trying to escape and Sammalkorpi transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Parlow is forced to tap! Nice work there by Sammalkorpi! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tapio Sammalkorpi!
Tapio Sammalkorpi is the new welterweight champion!
Tapio Sammalkorpi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland Island 22
Date: Mar 22, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Sammalkorpi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sammalkorpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzpatrick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Fitzpatrick uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sammalkorpi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fitzpatrick circles away.
Fitzpatrick moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fitzpatrick lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Sammalkorpi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzpatrick is fending him off so far but Sammalkorpi persists. Nope, Fitzpatrick circles away and we're back to standing.
Fitzpatrick lands a two punch combo.
Sammalkorpi shoots in looking for a takedown. Fitzpatrick tries to sprawl out of it but Sammalkorpi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fitzpatrick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Eamon Fitzpatrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.
Fitzpatrick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sammalkorpi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fitzpatrick as he jumps to the side.
Fitzpatrick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Sammalkorpi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T1#
Sammalkorpi wants to control from the top but Fitzpatrick keeps moving.
Sammalkorpi prevents Fitzpatrick from getting back to his feet.
Fitzpatrick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sammalkorpi on the ground.
Sammalkorpi wants to control from the top but Fitzpatrick keeps moving.
Sammalkorpi chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sammalkorpi's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ES#
Fitzpatrick uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fitzpatrick lands a jab to the head.
Sammalkorpi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzpatrick is fending him off so far but Sammalkorpi persists. Nope, Fitzpatrick circles away and we're back to standing.
Sammalkorpi darts in looking for a takedown but Fitzpatrick gets double underhooks and turns Sammalkorpi into the cage.
Sammalkorpi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice shot by Fitzpatrick.
Sammalkorpi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Fitzpatrick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sammalkorpi circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick scores with a nice head shot.
Sammalkorpi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fitzpatrick avoids it really well and circles away.
Sammalkorpi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fitzpatrick defends it nicely.
Fitzpatrick lands with a straight right. Sammalkorpi didn't see that one coming.
Fitzpatrick connects with a looping right hand. #TD2#
Sammalkorpi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sammalkorpi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Well, if Sammalkorpi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fitzpatrick has hold of Sammalkorpi's hands but Sammalkorpi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sammalkorpi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sammalkorpi working the head and body with strikes.
Fitzpatrick tries to kick Sammalkorpi off but Sammalkorpi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sammalkorpi is looking for a kimura but Fitzpatrick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sammalkorpi to get the leverage.
Nice strikes from Sammalkorpi there.
Sammalkorpi slows the pace down in half guard.
Sammalkorpi passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Fitzpatrick is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sammalkorpi is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fitzpatrick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fitzpatrick is pushing Sammalkorpi's head away, looking to escape. Sammalkorpi manages to hold on to the position though.
Sammalkorpi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fitzpatrick!
Fitzpatrick wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Sammalkorpi lands a nice shot to the head.
Sammalkorpi unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eamon Fitzpatrick dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sammalkorpi has a takedown stuffed.
Fitzpatrick's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fitzpatrick duly obliges.
Sammalkorpi dives in and grabs Fitzpatrick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fitzpatrick pushes down on Sammalkorpi's head and hops out.
Sammalkorpi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fitzpatrick tries to avoid it but Sammalkorpi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fitzpatrick to the ground. Fitzpatrick escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eamon Fitzpatrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapio Sammalkorpi.
Fitzpatrick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sammalkorpi shoots in for a takedown but Fitzpatrick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fitzpatrick cracks Sammalkorpi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fitzpatrick cracks Sammalkorpi with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Fitzpatrick misses.
Fitzpatrick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sammalkorpi.
Fitzpatrick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Eamon Fitzpatrick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Fitzpatrick as Sammalkorpi shoots in.
Sammalkorpi needs to keep his hands up - Fitzpatrick had a free shot at his head there.
Sammalkorpi takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1##TD2#
Sammalkorpi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sammalkorpi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fitzpatrick really wants to buck Sammalkorpi off and get back to his feet.
Sammalkorpi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fitzpatrick can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fitzpatrick is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Fitzpatrick trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sammalkorpi trying to control but Fitzpatrick is having none of it. #T2##SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fitzpatrick has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fitzpatrick!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sammalkorpi is on top in guard. #REVB#
Tapio Sammalkorpi has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Sammalkorpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzpatrick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fitzpatrick is looking to stand up but Sammalkorpi isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Sammalkorpi works over Fitzpatrick with some ground and pound from guard.
Fitzpatrick wants to get back to his feet but Sammalkorpi passes into half guard.
Sammalkorpi wants to take a breather but Fitzpatrick is having none of it.
Sammalkorpi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sammalkorpi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fitzpatrick with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fitzpatrick is trying to stand up here but Sammalkorpi is controlling him well.
Fitzpatrick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sammalkorpi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fitzpatrick tries to kick Sammalkorpi off but Sammalkorpi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sammalkorpi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fitzpatrick has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Sammalkorpi winds up and cracks Fitzpatrick with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ES#
Fitzpatrick makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Fitzpatrick gets caught flat footed, as Sammalkorpi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sammalkorpi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sammalkorpi working some strikes from top position.#ES#
Fitzpatrick has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sammalkorpi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Sammalkorpi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fitzpatrick's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Eamon Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzpatrick misses with a double jab. #TD2#
Sammalkorpi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fitzpatrick is wriggling around but Sammalkorpi manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Sammalkorpi is controlling the pace.
Sammalkorpi passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T1#
Sammalkorpi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fitzpatrick is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sammalkorpi content just to control the position here.
Fitzpatrick's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sammalkorpi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #CUT2#
It looks like Eamon Fitzpatrick has been cut.
Sammalkorpi lands a couple of good shots and Fitzpatrick has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Sammalkorpi is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Fitzpatrick won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Sammalkorpi off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tapio Sammalkorpi!
A relieved looking Tapio Sammalkorpi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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