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Event:
The Island Season 9, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Gomi leaves Somerkoski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gomi shoots for a takedown but Somerkoski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Gomi gets caught flat footed, as Somerkoski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Somerkoski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Gomi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Somerkoski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Somerkoski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Somerkoski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gomi dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Gomi looking to pass the guard.
My spies in Temp Spar Gym inform me that Gomi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Somerkoski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gomi defends well.
We've been hearing good reports from Somerkoski'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Somerkoski is trying to control the position here. Gomi has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will Somerkoski tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! Gomi jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Takanori Gomi!
Takanori Gomi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
SPARTA 45
Date: Apr 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Fernandino coming out on top.
Somerkoski shoots in for a double leg but Fernandino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Fernandino misses the target.
Fernandino connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Somerkoski's hands.
Somerkoski throws a jab when Fernandino was well out of range.
Fernandino connects with a nice looking jab.
Somerkoski misses with an uppercut.
Fernandino 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.
Fernandino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fernandino loads up on a big right hand but Somerkoski slips the punch.
Somerkoski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Fernandino forces Somerkoski back against the cage and clinches.
Somerkoski misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fernandino fails to land.
Somerkoski misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fernandino.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Somerkoski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Somerkoski misses with some punches.
Fernandino swings wildly with an uppercut but Somerkoski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Somerkoski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Fernandino lands with a light punch inside.
Somerkoski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fernandino misses with a punch to the body.
Fernandino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Somerkoski backwards.
Somerkoski blocks a body shot from Fernandino.
Somerkoski working aggressively here.
Fernandino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Somerkoski manages to break the clinch.
Fernandino is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Somerkoski misses with an uppercut
and Fernandino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fernandino lands with a good body shot.
Fernandino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Somerkoski sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Somerkoski gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somerkoski is keen to just control but Fernandino is a slippery customer.#T2#
Somerkoski uses his free foot to push down on Fernandino's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fernandino.
Fernandino wants to control but Somerkoski is having none of it.
Somerkoski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Somerkoski controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Somerkoski jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fernandino manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Somerkoski wants to control but Fernandino is keeping him busy.
Fernandino wants to control but Somerkoski postures up.#T3##SUB2#
Somerkoski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fernandino, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Somerkoski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Somerkoski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fernandino is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Somerkoski off and has taken his back!
Fernandino trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Somerkoski doesn't escape.
Somerkoski turns into Fernandino and is now in his guard.
Somerkoski wants to control from the top but Fernandino keeps moving.
Fernandino will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Somerkoski wants to pass the guard but Fernandino is keeping the position.
Somerkoski forces his way into half guard.
Fernandino is in trouble now - Somerkoski has advanced to mount! #T4##SUB2#
Somerkoski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
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!#SUB2#
Somerkoski working for a guillotine from mount but Fernandino is in no mood to give up.
Somerkoski prevents Fernandino from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Somerkoski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fernandino is surviving well by controlling Somerkoski's body position as best he can.
Fernandino is desperately trying to improve his position but Somerkoski has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Fernandino is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Somerkoski locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Fernandino is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Markus Somerkoski!
A very excited looking Markus Somerkoski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
SPARTA 39
Date: Apr 10, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Ngoss has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ngoss tries to pull guard but Somerkoski won't allow it.
Ngoss tries to pull guard but Somerkoski won't allow it.
Ngoss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Somerkoski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Markus Somerkoski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Ngoss.
Ngoss is looking for a takedown.
Ngoss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Somerkoski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ngoss has Somerkoski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Somerkoski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Somerkoski misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Somerkoski successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngoss wants to control from the top but Somerkoski keeps moving.
Ngoss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Somerkoski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Somerkoski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ngoss defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngoss wants to pass the guard but Somerkoski is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ngoss is posturing up here but Somerkoski has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ngoss tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ngoss has to tap! Slick submission there by Somerkoski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Markus Somerkoski!
Markus Somerkoski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
SPARTA 32
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
#R1##KD2#
Finch drops Somerkoski with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Somerkoski looks back up at him and smiles so Finch waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT2#
It looks like Markus Somerkoski has been cut.
Somerkoski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Finch pinned against the cage. Finch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Somerkoski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Somerkoski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Finch was covering up waiting for the punch and Somerkoski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch is adopting a defensive guard.
Finch wants to sweep but no luck.
Somerkoski stays in close to Finch's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Somerkoski 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.
Somerkoski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Finch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Somerkoski preventing the sweep. #T1#
Finch is trying to keep Somerkoski in close.
Somerkoski trying to control the position from guard on top but Finch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finch trying to keep a closed guard but Somerkoski is proving a slippery customer.
Finch wants to stand but Somerkoski is controlling the position.
Somerkoski 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.
Somerkoski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Somerkoski slips nicely into half guard.
Somerkoski controlling the action here.
Somerkoski prevents Finch from improving his position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Finch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Somerkoski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Finch trying to control from the bottom.
Somerkoski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Somerkoski is working for a guillotine from mount but Finch frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Somerkoski looking to control but Finch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Somerkoski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Somerkoski looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Somerkoski trying to control but Finch is having none of it.
Finch wants to hold on but Somerkoski pushes him away.
Finch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Somerkoski tries to control but Finch wriggling away. #SUB#
Somerkoski is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Somerkoski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Markus Somerkoski!
A victorious Markus Somerkoski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
SPARTA 27
Date: Mar 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Whitebeard throws a shot to the body.
Whitebeard throws a shot from downtown. Somerkoski moves away and avoids it.
Whitebeard lands with a shot to the body.
Whitebeard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Somerkoski.
Whitebeard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Somerkoski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temp Spar Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Somerkoski throws an off balance right hand
and Whitebeard counters with a one-two to the body.
Somerkoski fails with the takedown
and Whitebeard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Whitebeard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitebeard. Somerkoski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whitebeard moves away from the strike by Somerkoski.
Whitebeard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Whitebeard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Somerkoski rather than just go for the knockout.
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!#KD2#
Whitebeard lands a left and a right that send Somerkoski crashing to the mat, dazed. Whitebeard thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Somerkoski is rocked!
Whitebeard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Somerkoski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Somerkoski is breathing heavily.
Whitebeard thuds a left hand into Somerkoski's body.
Somerkoski tries to get into range but Whitebeard steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Somerkoski! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Whitebeard scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brook Whitebeard!
A relieved looking Brook Whitebeard 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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Event:
SPARTA 22
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Hogan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hogan showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Somerkoski actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Hogan there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan working Somerkoski over with strikes.
Somerkoski is pressing down on Hogan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
My spies in Temp Spar Gym inform me that Hogan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Somerkoski looking for a guillotine here but Hogan defends easily.
Hogan cracks Somerkoski with a solid left hand.
Hogan stands up over Somerkoski, holding on to his feet. Hogan throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Somerkoski is out cold! Hogan lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hulk Hogan!
During a confident post fight interview, Hulk Hogan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Maryland.
Maryland slips under a jab from Somerkoski.#TD2#
Somerkoski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Maryland is not content to let Somerkoski control the position.
Maryland moves into full guard.
Somerkoski wants to control from the top but Maryland keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maryland being controlled here, momentarily.
Somerkoski wants to control from the top but Maryland keeps moving. #T1#
Somerkoski tries to free his leg and advance position but Maryland is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Somerkoski wants to control from the top but Maryland keeps moving.
Somerkoski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maryland stuffs the takedown.
Somerkoski throws a hook but Maryland blocks it.
Maryland half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maryland moves away from the strike by Somerkoski.
Maryland changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Somerkoski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Maryland wants to control but Somerkoski is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Somerkoski is looking for a kimura here.
Maryland regains full guard. Nicely done.
Somerkoski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Somerkoski has gone for a leg lock! Maryland slips out almost immediately though and dives into Somerkoski's guard.#REVR##T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Somerkoski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Somerkoski is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Maryland rolls with it to try and escape but Somerkoski cranks on the arm and Maryland is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Markus Somerkoski!
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