Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Openweight MMA 10: The Finale
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Remao fails with a takedown attempt.
Remao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soso swivels and escapes.
Soso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Remao tries to close the distance and clinch but Soso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Remao.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikhil Remao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Remao.
Nice sprawl there from Soso as Remao shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Soso as Remao shoots in.
Remao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soso changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Remao tries to avoid it but Soso manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Remao to the ground. Remao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Remao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Soso forces Remao back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Soso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Remao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soso.
Remao goes for a double leg but Soso avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Soso continues to drive forward.
Soso lands with a kick to the temple. Remao shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Remao with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Soso counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Soso.
Remao takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soso.
Remao throws a knee to the head but misses.
Soso misses with a body punch. #T2##BC2#
Soso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Remao has managed to clinch.
Soso avoids a wild elbow strike from Remao.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Soso pulls guard successfully.
Soso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Soso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Soso looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Remao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Remao tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Soso has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3#
Remao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Remao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Remao in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Remao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soso on the ground.#SUB2#
Soso working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Remao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Soso raining down hammerfists from mount.
Soso with the ground and pound from mount.
Soso has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Soso controlling his opponent.
Soso avoids the attempt from Remao to control.#SUB2#
Soso looking for a guillotine from mount but Remao is having none of it.
Soso controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ewart Soso dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Soso fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Remao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Remao lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Remao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Soso closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Soso ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Soso no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Soso is pulling down on Remao's head to control his posture.
Remao trying to control the position from guard on top but Soso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soso is pulling down on Remao's head. It's preventing any offense from Remao, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Soso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Remao wants to control from the top but Soso keeps moving.
Soso seems keen to control Remao's posture.#SUB2#
Soso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Remao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
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.
Soso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Remao's guard. #REVB##SU2#
Soso decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Remao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Soso misses with some punches.
Soso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Remao jumps guard but Soso turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikhil Remao. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Soso manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Remao wants to stand but Soso is controlling his posture from full guard.
Soso managing to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Remao avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Soso manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Remao drags the fight down to the ground.
Remao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Soso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Soso 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.
Soso passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soso not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ewart Soso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Remao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Soso fails to land the takedown.
Soso shoots in for a double leg but Remao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Soso swats away the attempt to clinch by Remao.
Remao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Soso moves into the clinch.
Remao stalling the fight. #TD2#
Soso pulls Remao into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Remao throws a strike but Soso rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Remao on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Remao tries to get out of the position.
Remao wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Soso is now in half guard.
Soso not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Soso keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Soso wants to work for an arm triangle but Remao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Soso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Remao trying to control but Soso postures up.
Soso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Soso is thwarting Remao's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Soso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Remao tries to get to full guard but Soso has control of the leg. #SU2#
Soso stands up and beckons Remao to join him on the feet.
Remao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Soso swats away the attempt to clinch by Remao.
Remao wants to clinch but Soso slips to the side
and Soso counters with a slapping leg kick.
Remao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soso shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nikhil Remao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ewart Soso.
Remao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soso swivels and escapes.
It seemed like Soso was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Soso moves into the clinch successfully.
Soso is stalling here.
Remao tries to pull guard but Soso won't allow it.
Soso drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Remao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Soso tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Remao avoids it.#T4##BC2#
Soso manages to break the clinch.
Remao avoids the head kick by Soso.
Remao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Remao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soso tries to clinch there but Remao circles away.
A head kick misses from Remao.
Soso is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soso tries to clinch there but Remao circles away.
Remao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nikhil Remao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ewart Soso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Soso is trying hard to land a takedown here. Remao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ewart Soso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Soso has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ewart Soso!

Event: Openweight MMA 9
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Takala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soso.
Soso is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takala sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takala throws a series of strikes that have Soso backpedaling. #CUT#
It looks like Ewart Soso has been cut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Takala. #CL2#
Soso darts in and clinches Takala up against the cage.#TD2#
Soso jumps guard.
Soso trying to keep a closed guard but Takala is proving a slippery customer.
Takala is looking to stand up but Soso won't let him.
Takala is fighting to break Soso's control of his arms but Soso is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Soso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Takala is looking to stand up but Soso won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takala, as that shot connected.
Soso takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Takala misses the target.
Soso is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Takala lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Soso clinches up with Takala and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Soso breaks from the clinch.
Soso has his takedown stuffed
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
Takala throws a big shot that misses.
Soso dives in for a single leg takedown but Takala sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aleksi Takala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ewart Soso.
Takala works over Soso's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
Takala scores with a sloppy right hand. Soso should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aleksi Takala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soso ducks right into an uppercut from Takala. #CL2#
Soso pushes Takala up against the cage in a clinch.
Soso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takala walks away with a smile on his face. Soso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Soso takes the fight into the clinch.
Takala looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Takala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Takala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soso effectively controlling the action here.
Takala is pressed up against the cage. Soso has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Takala down to the mat. Takala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Takala uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Soso has time to react.
Takala misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takala darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
Takala fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Soso moves into range and clinches up with Takala.
Takala misses with some punches.
Takala is trying to stall. #BC2#
Soso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takala jabs Soso right on the nose. Soso blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Soso closes the distance and pushes Takala back into the cage.#BC2#
Soso manages to break the clinch.
Takala lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soso circles away quickly and effectively.
Takala connects with a right hand. Soso shakes it off.
Takala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soso.
A nice side step and Soso releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Takala throws out a powerful jab.
Nice body punch from Takala. #T4#
Soso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takala.
Takala tries to clinch #TD2#
so Soso counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takala is keeping the position for now.
Takala working a defensive guard here.
Soso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
Soso stands up and waves to Takala to follow him. #CL2#
Soso pushes Takala up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksi Takala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ewart Soso's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Takala scores with the left hand. Soso knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takala is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Soso wants a takedown.
Soso wants a takedown but no success here.
Aleksi Takala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ewart Soso.#BC2#
Soso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Soso rushes Takala and presses him up against the cage.
Soso jumps guard but Takala stands there with Soso around his waist. Soso gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Takala lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Soso.
Takala trying to control the position but instead, Soso has worked for underhooks and has pushed Takala into the cage.
Soso jumps guard but Takala turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Soso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takala walks away with a smile on his face. Soso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Takala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soso can do to turn this around?
Takala misses with the combination.
Soso swats away the attempt to clinch by Takala.
A countering left hand to the body from Soso misses.
Soso shoots in and drives through. Takala sprawls well.#CL#
Takala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Soso is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Takala to keep the fight standing.
Takala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sosos head.
Soso is breathing heavily.
Takala stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Takala.
Soso can't get the takedown.
Takala prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2#
Soso throws an elbow that misses.
Takala misses with some punches.
Soso tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Soso blocks an uppercut.
Soso jumps guard but Takala stands there with Soso around his waist. Soso gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Takala tries to throw a body punch but Soso avoids it by throwing Takala back against the cage.
Takala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soso backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takala is trying to stall.
Takala looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Soso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takala stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takala wants it to stay on the feet.
Takala appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Soso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takala connects with a looping right hand.
Takala tries to clinch up but Soso circles away and keeps his distance.
Aleksi Takala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soso takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Takala catches Soso with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Takala cracks Soso with a good jab.
A jab lands there for Takala.
Takala lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Takala.
Soso on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Soso closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Takala's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soso trying to control but Takala is working from the bottom.
Soso stops Takala from standing up. #T4#
Soso trying to control the position from guard on top but Takala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Takala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Takala throws out a leg kick but Soso moves out of range and Takala only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksi Takala dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ewart Soso's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Soso shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takala but Takala pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takala scores with a jab to the head.
Soso with a poor takedown
and Takala counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soso thinking.
Soso shoots and misses
and Takala counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soso thinking.
Aleksi Takala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ewart Soso.
Takala doesn't manage to clinch there - Soso circles away.
Takala thuds a left hand into Soso's body.
Takala throws a right and a left that Soso avoids nicely.
Takala ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala with a hook.
Takala misses with a jab, cross combination.
Soso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soso drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Takala defends it well.
Soso fails with a takedown attempt.
Soso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Soso gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takala throws a good cross that connects.
Takala tests Soso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takala with a nice cross.
Takala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takala lands a two punch combo. #CUT#
That has opened up Ewart Soso's cut even more.#CL2#
Soso forces Takala back against the cage and clinches.
Takala misses with the head strike.
Soso is trying to push Takala away but Takala has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Takala throws a punch but it's blocked by Soso. #T2#
Takala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soso's elbow.
Soso tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Soso is trying to pull guard but Takala has him pressed against the cage.
Takala lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takala lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Takala fails to land.
Soso drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takala pulls his leg out and moves away.
Takala tries to clinch up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Takala darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takala throws a low kick but Soso moves out of range easily.
Soso tries for a takedown but Takala sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Takala's corner calls for a 1-2. Takala obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Takala dances in with a quick combination. Soso is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Takala snaps Soso's head back. Soso stumbles backwards against the cage. Takala steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Soso's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Soso just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aleksi Takala!

Event: Openweight MMA 8
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Soso throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Lehel Bartasz has been cut.
Soso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartasz.
Bartasz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Soso manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Soso closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Soso is thwarting Bartasz's attempts to control the position.
Bartasz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bartasz trying to control from the bottom.
Soso controlling the action here.
Soso is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bartasz!
Bartasz tries to hold on but Soso pushes him away.
Soso looking to ground and pound but Bartasz is blocking nicely. #T1#
Bartasz is working to get back to half guard.
Bartasz 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.
Soso looking to finish with strikes here!
Soso wants to control the pace but Bartasz is squirming around nicely.
Bartasz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Soso tries to control but Bartasz wriggling away.
Bartasz tries to hold on but Soso postures up.
Bartasz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Soso looking to ground and pound but Bartasz is blocking nicely.
Soso throws some wild stikes that Bartasz manages to avoid easily.
Bartasz blocking the ground and pound.
Soso controlling the pace for now.
Bartasz has given up his back here. #SUB2#
Soso is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Soso biding his time, looking for the opening. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Bartasz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bartasz trying to control the position but Soso manages to sink in the hooks.
Bartasz is trying to get back to his feet but Soso has full control of the position and if anything, Bartasz has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Soso trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Soso controlling from the back.
Bartasz is really stuck here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Soso is looking to control Bartasz but Bartasz is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bartasz trying to control the action but Soso just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Bartasz right now.
Soso trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Soso really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bartasz.
Bartasz trying to control the hands but Soso breaks the grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I really don't envy Bartasz right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ewart Soso dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lehel Bartasz's cut.
That's time! Bartasz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Soso closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Bartasz sneaks out the side door and pushes Soso away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Soso closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartasz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Soso has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bartasz prevents Soso from improving position.
Bartasz tries to buck Soso off but Soso is having none of it.
An elbow from Soso crashes against the mat.
Soso trying to control the position but Bartasz is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soso is trying to ground and pound but Bartasz uses the momentary lack of control by Soso to regain half guard.
Ewart Soso has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Soso wants to advance to full mount but Bartasz doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB#
Soso got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bartasz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soso has managed to get both his arms back between Bartasz's legs - danger averted.
Bartasz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soso throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soso accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bartasz wants to control but Soso passes easily into half guard.
Soso is keen to just control but Bartasz is a slippery customer.
Bartasz wants to control but Soso is keeping busy.
Soso not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bartasz trying to hold on to Soso's head to control him but Soso postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Soso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soso pushes Bartasz away with a front kick.
Bartasz misses with a takedown
and Soso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Soso stuffs the takedown attempt from Bartasz. Bartasz gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Soso shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Soso showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Bartasz has one foot on Soso's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Soso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Soso - that will leave a mark!
Soso goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartasz tries to clinch up.
Soso scores with a three punch combo! #TD2#
Soso gets the takedown into side control. #ROC2#
Bartasz is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soso wants to control but Bartasz is keeping him busy. #SU2#
Soso stands up and beckons Bartasz to his feet.
Bartasz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Soso as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lehel Bartasz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soso pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bartasz back to the cage. Soso follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ewart Soso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lehel Bartasz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Soso scores with a punch to the head.
Ewart Soso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Soso.
Bartasz looks for a takedown but Soso sprawls well.
Soso wants to counter with a clinch but Bartasz pushes him away.
Soso throws a leg kick which misses Bartasz's front leg but catches the back leg as Bartasz tries to avoid it.
Soso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soso is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bartasz.
Soso looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bartasz doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Soso to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lehel Bartasz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Soso takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Soso. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Soso has knocked Bartasz down with a huge combo! Soso steps away and waves a wobbly Bartasz back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Bartasz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lehel Bartasz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Soso dives in and scores a takedown into Bartasz's guard.
Bartasz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Soso manages to pass to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVR#
Bartasz is looking to improve his position.
Bartasz seems to have got his legs back now.
Soso wants to pass the guard but Bartasz is defending well.
Soso is looking to take a break and control but Bartasz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Soso 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.
Bartasz tries to roll over but Soso keeps him under control.#SUB#
Bartasz actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Bartasz is looking to improve his position.
Soso slows the pace down in half guard.
Soso wants to pass the guard but Bartasz is defending well.
Soso thows a huge punch but Bartasz dodges it nicely.
Bartasz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soso is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bartasz wants to control the action here but instead Soso manages to pass to full mount! #SUB2#
Soso is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bartasz has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bartasz!
Soso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bartasz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Bartasz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bartasz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ewart Soso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Soso has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ewart Soso!

Event: Openweight MMA 7
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Soso tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brendan defends well and Soso ends up having to push Brendan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Soso moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Soso ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Soso no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brendan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brendan tries to stand but Soso is controlling from the bottom.
Soso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Soso wants to hit a switch here but Brendan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Soso there!
Soso holds of for dear life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brendan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Brendan avoids the attempt from Soso to control.
Brendan fails to take his opponent's back.
The referee warns Soso that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Brendan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Brendan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Soso working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soso tries to improve his position but instead Brendan has taken his back!
Soso tries to roll but Brendan sticks to his back. #SUB#
Brendan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Soso knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Soso for a finish.
Soso trying to control the action but Brendan just sinks the hooks in. #T3##SUB#
Brendan working for a choke but Soso is defending well. #SUB#
Brendan working for the choke. #SUB#
Brendan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Soso knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Soso for a finish.
Brendan is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Brendan gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Brendan gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Brendan apologises and we restart here on the feet. #T4#
Soso looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brendan is fending him off so far but Soso persists. Nope, Brendan circles away and we're back to standing.
Brendan shoots in looking for a takedown. Soso tries to sprawl out of it but Brendan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Soso manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brendan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Soso defends well and Brendan ends up having to push Soso into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brendan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Soso sprawls well. Soso wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brendan gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohamed Brendan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Brendan has managed to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brendan walks away with a smile on his face. Soso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohamed Brendan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Brendan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Brendan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Soso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brendan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Soso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Brendan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Soso to see if he's OK.
Brendan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soso can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soso is looking to reverse the position.
Soso wants to get back to his feet but Brendan is dominant here and he's now got Soso's back!#T1##SUB#
Brendan looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Soso is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Brendan is persistently looking for the submission but Soso is defending it well.
Brendan is trying to stick to Soso's back but Soso is turning into Brendan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brendan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Soso.
Brendan controlling the position.#T2#
Soso trying to control the position from guard on top but Brendan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brendan trying to strike off his back.
Soso throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brendan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Soso postures up in Brendan's guard and throws a big left but Brendan blocks it.
Mohamed Brendan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brendan wants to get back to his feet but Soso is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brendan controlling Soso's posture.
Soso must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Soso looking to pass the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Brendan pulls Soso in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Brendan drives through and clinches with Soso against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
Brendan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Brendan manages to end up in side control.
Soso gets back to half guard.
Brendan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Brendan is thwarting Soso's attempts to control the position.
Soso is looking to escape.
Soso punching from the bottom.
Soso trying to hold on to Brendan's head to control him but Brendan postures up.
Brendan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohamed Brendan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Brendan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Soso counter with a right hand.
Soso goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Brendan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Soso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brendan jumps guard but Soso stands there with Brendan around his waist. Brendan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Soso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Brendan clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Brendan jumps guard.
Soso controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brendan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Brendan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brendan trying to control the position from guard on top but Soso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brendan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soso is keeping the position for now.
Brendan wants to stand but Soso is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Soso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brendan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brendan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Soso has his hands on Brendan's head, controlling the position.
Soso working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Soso throws a sloppy head kick and Brendan moves out of range easily. #TD#
Brendan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brendan lands in his opponent's guard.
Brendan stands and throws Soso's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Soso tries to bench press Brendan off him but Brendan keeps the position.
Brendan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brendan tries to stand but Soso is controlling his head. #T4#
Brendan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Brendan grinds an elbow into Soso's temple.
Brendan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Soso!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brendan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mohamed Brendan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brendan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohamed Brendan!

Event: Openweight MMA 6
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Soso tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soso somewhat.
Soso takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Soso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harel avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick misses from Harel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soso looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jonathon Harel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ewart Soso.#TD#
Harel looking to score a takedown here. Soso is defending well but Harel drives through and ends up in Soso's guard.
Harel scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Soso looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Harel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Harel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Soso is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Harel 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 referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Harel 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.
Soso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Harel stopping the sweep attempt from Soso.#T3#
Harel stays in close to Soso's body and controls the position.
Harel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Soso throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Harel stays in close to Soso's body and controls the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Soso is trying to hold Harel in close to prevent damage but Harel has managed to pass into half guard.
Soso trying to control but Harel postures up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Soso is looking to escape.
Soso is staying active underneath Harel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Soso gets caught napping as Harel dives in and scores a takedown. Soso manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Soso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harel is aware though and is defending well.
Soso will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Soso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Soso being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathon Harel dominated that round.
That's time! Harel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Harel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soso trying to control but Harel postures up.
Harel wants to take a breather but Soso is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Harel.
Harel working the head and body with strikes.
Soso trying to hold on to Harel's head to control him but Harel postures up.
Harel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soso is looking to control Harel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soso avoid being mounted?#T1#
Ground and pound from Harel.
Harel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Harel in particular looking to stall.
Harel blocks the strikes from Soso.
Soso wants to control but Harel is keeping busy.
Harel controlling the pace. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Soso is looking for a sweep. Harel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harel is looking to take a break and control but Soso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Harel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Soso!
Harel has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Soso's face. #SUB#
Harel swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Soso is now in Harel's guard. A big mistake from Harel there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Harel has an active guard here but Soso has managed to pass into half guard. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Harel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Soso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Soso trying to stand up but can't free himself from Harel's guard.#SUB#
Harel has his foot on Soso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soso works his way back into a safe position though.
Harel trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Harel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Soso in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
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.
Harel has control of Soso's left arm, preventing Soso from doing any damage. #SUB#
Harel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soso accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Soso postures up.
Harel controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soso throws a series of punches but Harel avoids them all with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Soso.
Harel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathon Harel dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Harel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Soso as he avoids it easily.
Harel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Soso fails with the takedown.
Soso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No luck for Harel with that takedown attempt.
Soso tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harel defends well and Soso ends up having to push Harel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Harel fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Soso to the ground. Harel is now in Soso's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Soso throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Harel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Soso lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Harel wants to control from the top but Soso keeps moving. #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.
Harel postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Harel prevents Soso from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Soso misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Harel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harel.
Soso is trying to keep Harel in close.
Harel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Soso looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Soso has his foot on Harel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harel works his way back into a safe position though.
Harel showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Harel drops back looking for a leg! Soso is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Soso manages to kick Harel off! Harel jumps back into Soso's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Harel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harel controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Soso slaps away a takedown attempt from Harel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Soso throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathon Harel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soso doesn't manage to clinch there - Harel circles away.
Soso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harel.
Soso shoots in for a takedown but Harel shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheers as Soso lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harel doesn't seem phased though.
Soso displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harel.
Soso displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Soso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soso looks to score with a jab to the body but Harel is just out of range.
Ewart Soso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonathon Harel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soso defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ewart Soso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harel 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathon Harel!

Event: Openweight MMA 5
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Prem throws a sloppy head kick and Soso moves out of range easily.
Soso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prem circles away quickly and effectively.
Prem dives in for a single leg takedown but Soso sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Soso throws a head kick that misses.
Prem tries to counter with a clinch but Soso shakes him off and moves away.
Soso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Prem sprawls well. Prem wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Soso gets slowly back to his feet.
Prem shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soso defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soso fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Prem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Prem.
Prem misses with a two punch combination.
Prem throws a head kick but Soso moves out of range.
No luck for Soso with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ewart Soso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Soso.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Prem.#CL2#
Prem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Soso, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Soso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL#
Soso clinches up with Prem and pushes him back against the ropes.
Prem tries to score a body lock takedown but Soso shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Prem fails to pull guard. #BC#
Soso breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Prem tries to keep at a distance but Soso has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soso tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Prem smiles and moves away.
Prem fails to land the takedown.
Prem misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Soso counters by clinching up.
Soso tries a knee to the head but Prem blocks it. #BC#
Soso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Prem shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Prem will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Soso darts in and clinches Prem up against the ropes.
Prem is trying to drag Soso to the mat but Soso just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Prem looks winded!
Soso is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Prem is keeping busy.
Soso tries to land knees in the clinch but Prem avoids the damage to the body.
Soso is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Prem is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Soso gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Prem tries to pull guard but Soso won't allow it. #TD2#
Prem jumps into guard, dragging Soso to the mat. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soso accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Soso preventing the sweep.
Soso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Soso trying to control but Prem is working from the bottom.
Soso is looking to work some ground and pound but Prem has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soso trying to control the position from guard on top but Prem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Soso throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ewart Soso dominated that 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.
#R2#
Soso shoots for a double leg takedown but Prem sprawls well. He's pushed Soso's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Soso slaps away a takedown attempt from Prem, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Prem shoots for a takedown but Soso saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#KD#
Soso drops Prem with a beautiful combination! Prem stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Soso is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Prem is rocked!
Soso seems to be stalking Prem here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Prem drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ewart Soso!

Event: Openweight MMA 4
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Soso gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brendan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Soso is wriggling around but Brendan manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Brendan missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Brendan is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Soso still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Soso has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brendan can do anything to dispel that myth.
You can see the frustration on Brendan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brendan parries the strikes from Soso easily there. Soso is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Brendan to escape. #T1#
Brendan regains half guard there - taking advantage of Soso's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Soso wants to control but Brendan is keeping him busy.
Brendan is looking to improve his position.
Brendan wants to control but Soso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brendan tries to roll over but Soso keeps him under control.
Brendan trying to control but Soso postures up. #SUB2#
Brendan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
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.
Brendan trying to hold on to Soso's head to control him but Soso postures up.
Brendan is looking for a sweep. Soso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soso is stalling here. Brendan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Soso seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brendan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Brendan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Soso manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brendan's best efforts.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Brendan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Soso doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brendan. #T3#
Soso wants to improve his position but Brendan is controlling well.
Brendan wants to control but Soso is keeping him busy.
Brendan is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Brendan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #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.
Brendan is nestled in close to Soso, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Soso is looking for a sweep. Brendan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Soso works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brendan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soso working a defensive guard here.
Brendan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Soso's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohamed Brendan dominated that 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.
#R2#
Brendan moves out of range as Soso throws a body kick.
Brendan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Soso fails to land the takedown.
Soso lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brendan at a distance.
Soso goes for a double leg but Brendan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Brendan continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Brendan clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Brendan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brendan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brendan is trying to pull guard but Soso turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Soso fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ewart Soso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brendan prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Brendan throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Soso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brendan backwards. #BC2#
Brendan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brendan as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Soso darts in and clinches Brendan up against the ropes.#BC#
Soso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soso tries to clinch there but Brendan circles away. #TD2#
Brendan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Soso sprawls well initially but Brendan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brendan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brendan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brendan is taking a breather. Soso 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.#T2##SUB2#
Brendan is working for a submission of some sort.
Brendan trying to control the action but Soso is working from the bottom.
Soso wants to improve his position but Brendan is controlling well.
Brendan is trying to control the action in half guard but Soso is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Soso is looking for a sweep. Brendan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soso wants to control but Brendan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Soso is looking to escape.
Brendan trying to control from half guard but Soso is working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
It looks like Brendan is going to stand back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Soso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brendan counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Brendan moves into range and clinches up with Soso.
Soso tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC#
Soso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Brendan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Soso tries to get to full guard but Brendan has control of the leg. #T4#
Brendan is trying to control. Soso wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brendan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brendan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brendan is looking to advance position but Soso won't allow it.
Soso trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohamed Brendan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Soso wants to clinch.
Soso shoots in and drives through. Brendan sprawls well.#TD2#
Brendan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Soso is trying to defend but Brendan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Soso is trying to maintain the position but Brendan is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soso taking some punishment here, with Brendan in his half guard.
Soso is looking for a sweep. Brendan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brendan working Soso over with strikes. #T1#
Brendan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brendan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brendan prevents Soso from improving his position.
Soso wants to get back to his feet.
Brendan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Brendan wants to free his trapped foot but Soso is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brendan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Soso pushes Brendan off looking to stand but Brendan dives back in and keeps control.
Brendan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brendan is taking a breather. Soso 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.
Soso tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T3#
Brendan controlling the action here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Brendan gets a double leg takedown into Soso's guard.
Brendan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Soso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brendan defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brendan's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Brendan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Soso is proving hard to escape from.
Brendan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brendan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brendan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Brendan is working Soso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mohamed Brendan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brendan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohamed Brendan!

Event: Openweight MMA 3
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Soso fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Soso dives in and grabs Prem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Prem pushes down on Soso's head and hops out.
Prem shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Soso sprawls well. Soso wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Prem gets slowly back to his feet.
Soso dives in and grabs Prem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Prem pushes down on Soso's head and hops out.
Dand Prem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ewart Soso.
Prem looks to land a combination but Soso avoids it well.
Soso shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Prem walks into a straight right hand from Soso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Prem misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soso.
Soso tries to pull guard but Prem won't allow it.
Prem lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Soso or not. #T1#
Soso takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Prem ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Prem no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Prem controls Soso momentarily but Soso frees himself.
Prem is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Prem 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#
Prem throwing shots but Soso is blocking nicely.
Soso tries to kick Prem off but Prem keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Prem wants to control but Soso is keeping him busy.
Prem seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Prem not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Soso missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB#
Prem is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Soso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Prem is working away from the top position though.#T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Soso is staying active underneath Prem, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Soso takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Prem has managed to clinch.
Soso misses with a knee strike.
Prem misses with a body punch.
Soso wants to stall. #T4#
Soso throws an elbow that misses.
Prem has Soso pressed against the ropes, preventing Soso from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Prem tries to pull guard but Soso won't allow it.
Soso has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Prem avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Soso wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soso managing to block the knees to the body from Prem.
Prem is trying to maintain a safe position but Soso gets an underhook and turns Prem into the ropes.
Prem jumps guard but Soso stands there with Prem around his waist. Prem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Prem manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soso throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Prem moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dand Prem dominated that 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.
#R2#
Prem closes the distance and clinches up with Soso, looking for a takedown. Prem pushes Soso against the ropes but Soso circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Prem tries for a takedown but Soso sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Prem misses with a takedown attempt - Soso sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dand Prem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soso throws a head kick that misses.
Soso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Prem has time to react.
Soso tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Prem defends well and Soso ends up having to push Prem into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Prem takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Soso shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Prem as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soso tries for a takedown but Prem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Prem looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Soso is fending him off so far but Prem persists. Nope, Soso circles away and we're back to standing.
Prem will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice side step and Soso releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Prem clinches. #T1#
Soso can't get the takedown. #BC2#
Soso breaks the clinch.
Soso tries for a takedown but Prem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Soso is breathing heavily.
Prem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soso's waist but Soso gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Prem off to one side.
Prem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soso.
Soso looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No luck for Prem with that takedown attempt.
Prem looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Prem lands with a slapping head kick.
Soso shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Prem pinned against the ropes. Prem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Soso throws a sloppy head kick and Prem moves out of range easily.
Prem looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Soso is fending him off so far but Prem persists. Nope, Soso circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Soso's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Soso throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Prem.
Soso throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Soso tries to clinch up but Prem circles away and keeps his distance.
Soso throws a head kick but Prem moves out of range.
Prem doesn't manage to clinch there - Soso circles away.
Prem darts in looking for a takedown but Soso gets double underhooks and turns Prem into the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Soso. #T3#
No luck for Prem with that takedown attempt.
Soso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Prem doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Prem misses.
Soso defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Prem.
Soso dives in and grabs Prem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Prem pushes down on Soso's head and hops out.#CL#
Prem instigates a clinch. #TD#
Prem manages to pull guard.
Prem keeping full guard, as Soso tries to pass. #T4#
Prem wants to sweep but no luck.
Prem seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Soso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Prem 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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prem utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ewart Soso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Prem with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Soso holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Prem is trying to pull guard but Soso has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
Soso manages to break the clinch.
Soso misses with a head kick.
Soso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prem avoids it really well and circles away.
Prem tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soso swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dand Prem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prem closes the distance but Soso moves to the side #TD2#
and Soso counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Prem manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes.#TD#
Prem gets control of Soso's arms and successfully pulls guard. Prem will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Soso wants to control from the top but Prem keeps moving.
Dand Prem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Prem trying to keep a closed guard but Soso is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soso wants to control from the top but Prem keeps moving.
Soso trying to stand up but can't free himself from Prem's guard.
Soso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Soso wants to control from the top but Prem keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Soso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prem swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Prem shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soso defends it nicely.
Prem takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Soso throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Soso misses with a head kick.
Prem half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Prem instigates a clinch. #T3#
Soso stops a takedown attempt from Prem.
Prem jumps guard but Soso stands there with Prem around his waist. Prem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Prem is trying to drag Soso to the mat but Soso just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.#BC2#
Soso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Soso moves into the clinch.
Soso is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Prem is working for takedown but Soso is calmly controlling the position for now.
Prem is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Soso to keep the fight standing.#T4##BC2#
Soso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prem tries to close the distance and clinch but Soso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soso lands with a slapping head kick.
Soso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soso shoots in looking for a takedown. Prem tries to sprawl out of it but Soso keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Prem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Prem is looking to counter the offense by Soso and move into the clinch.
Soso throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Prem's waist but Prem gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soso off to one side.
Prem goes for a double leg but Soso avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Soso continues to drive forward.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soso misses with a few strikes there.
Prem tries for a takedown but Soso circles away easily#CL2#
and Soso counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Soso.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ewart Soso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Soso 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ewart Soso!

Event: Openweight MMA 2
Date: Jan 31, 2020

#R1#
Soso tries for a takedown but Svatopluk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Svatopluk avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Svatopluk takes the fight into the clinch.
Soso drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Svatopluk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Svatopluk tries to pull guard but Soso forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Soso misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Soso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soso lands a head kick!
Svatopluk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Svatopluk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Soso defends well and Svatopluk ends up having to push Soso into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ewart Soso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gobinda Svatopluk.
Svatopluk avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1##CL#
Soso drives through and clinches with Svatopluk against the cage.
Svatopluk can't break the clinch.
Svatopluk misses with an elbow strike.
Svatopluk is trying to break free.
Soso trying to land knees to the body.
Soso taking a breather.#BC#
Soso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Svatopluk.
No luck for Soso with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Soso displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Svatopluk. #CL2#
Svatopluk moves into the clinch.
Soso content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD2#
Svatopluk manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Soso throwing strikes from guard but Svatopluk blocks nicely.
Svatopluk has control of Soso's left arm, preventing Soso from doing any damage.
Soso trying to control but Svatopluk is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##ES2#
Svatopluk has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Soso is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Svatopluk.
Soso prevents a takedown attempt there.
Soso drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Soso breaks from the clinch.
Soso displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Svatopluk.
Soso keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Soso.
Soso fails with an attempt to clinch.
Svatopluk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Soso clinches up against the cage.
Soso is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Svatopluk to keep the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Svatopluk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Svatopluk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Svatopluk pulls guard.
Svatopluk 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.
Soso in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Svatopluk wants to sweep here but Soso controlling him for the moment.
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 Ewart Soso will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Soso pushes Svatopluk up against the cage in a clinch.
Svatopluk wants to get back to striking at distance but Soso won't allow it.
Svatopluk goes for a takedown attempt but Soso pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Soso gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Soso jumps into guard, dragging Svatopluk to the mat.
Svatopluk sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svatopluk prevents Soso from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Soso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Soso 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#
Svatopluk is not content to let Soso control the position.
Svatopluk trying to control here.
Soso performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Svatopluk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Soso is working for a submission of some sort.
Svatopluk is trying to get back to full guard.
Soso thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Svatopluk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soso is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Soso wants to work for an arm triangle but Svatopluk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Soso thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Svatopluk is not content to let Soso control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Soso tries a low kick but Svatopluk avoids it.
Svatopluk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Soso avoids it really well and circles away.
Svatopluk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Soso sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ewart Soso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gobinda Svatopluk.
Svatopluk misses with a takedown attempt - Soso sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Soso appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4##CL#
Soso forces Svatopluk back against the cage and clinches.
Svatopluk has had enough of the clinch but Soso keeps him there for the moment.
Svatopluk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Soso manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Soso closes the distance and pushes Svatopluk back into the cage.
Svatopluk stops a takedown attempt from Soso.
Soso has Svatopluk pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soso tries to pull guard but Svatopluk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Soso is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ewart Soso dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Svatopluk shoots in but Soso avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Svatopluk throws a head kick that misses.
Svatopluk tries to clinch up.
Svatopluk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soso's waist but Soso gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Svatopluk off to one side.
Soso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Svatopluk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Svatopluk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soso but Soso pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ewart Soso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gobinda Svatopluk.
Soso defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Svatopluk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soso shoots in for a double leg but Svatopluk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Svatopluk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ewart Soso is winning the standup battle so far.
Soso tries to clinch but Svatopluk moves out of range.
Soso throws a head kick but Svatopluk moves out of range.
Soso shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Svatopluk pinned against the cage. Svatopluk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Svatopluk throws a counter combo.#T1#
Soso has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Svatopluk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Soso fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Soso throws an elbow that misses.
Svatopluk tries to pull guard but Soso holds him up against the cage and eventually Svatopluk drops back down to his feet.
Soso is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Soso is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Svatopluk to keep the fight standing.
Soso is trying to maintain a safe position but Svatopluk gets an underhook and turns Soso into the cage.
Soso is working for takedown but Svatopluk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Soso using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Svatopluk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Soso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Svatopluk as Soso shoots in.
Soso blocks a head kick by Svatopluk.
Svatopluk shoots for a takedown but Soso saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Soso throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Svatopluk to counter with a crisp jab.
Soso throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Soso shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Svatopluk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soso swivels and escapes.
Svatopluk misses with a double jab.
Soso keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ewart Soso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Soso keeps Svatopluk at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Soso clinches.
Ewart Soso has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Soso landing knees to the head. #BC#
Soso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soso blocks a head kick by Svatopluk.
Svatopluk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Svatopluk has a takedown stuffed.
Soso swings away with a body shot that misses
and Svatopluk counters with a straight right hand.
Svatopluk shoots in for a takedown but Soso shows good takedown defense. #T4#
Svatopluk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soso sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Svatopluk somewhat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Soso.
Soso jabs Svatopluk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Svatopluk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Soso drops down looking for a counter takedown but Svatopluk sprawls and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Soso fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Svatopluk, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soso can't find room to land a body shot as Svatopluk controls the action.
Gobinda Svatopluk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ewart Soso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Svatopluk wants to take the fight to the mat but Soso manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ewart Soso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Soso, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ewart Soso!

Event: Openweight MMA 1
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Prem gets tackled into the ropes by Soso. Soso maintains the clinch. #BC#
Prem manages to break the clinch.
Prem shoots in looking for a takedown. Soso tries to sprawl out of it but Prem keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Soso manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Soso shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Prem fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Soso looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Prem is fending him off so far but Soso persists. Nope, Prem circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Prem was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Soso.
Soso defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Prem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dand Prem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prem throws a low kick, looking for Soso's leg but Soso calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prem avoids it really well and circles away.
Prem looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Prem shoots in for a double leg but Soso sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Prem sets himself, and Soso steps forward looking for the clinch! Prem avoids it this time.
Soso scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1##CL#
Soso gets tackled into the ropes by Prem. Prem maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Soso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Prem. No joy for Soso on that attempt.
Prem appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Prem tries to close the distance and clinch but Soso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Prem moves into the clinch.
Soso working aggressively here. #BC#
Prem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Soso moves in looking to clinch but Prem pushes him off.
Soso misses with a takedown attempt
and Prem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Soso takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Prem moves in looking to clinch but Soso pushes him off.#T2#
Prem shoots for a double leg takedown but Soso sprawls well. He's pushed Prem's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Prem keeps the fight on the outside.
As Soso looks to move away, Prem throws a big counter combo but Soso just gets out of the way.
Soso throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Prem's waist but Prem gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soso off to one side.
Prem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soso doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Prem counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Prem.
Soso looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Prem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Prem shoots in for a takedown but Soso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Prem has managed to clinch.
Prem fails to pull guard. #BC#
Prem manages to break the clinch.
Prem tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soso swivels and escapes.#T3#
Soso darts in looking for a takedown but Prem gets double underhooks and turns Soso into the ropes. #CL#
Prem drives through and clinches with Soso against the ropes.
Prem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soso backwards.
Prem is trying to pull guard but Soso turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Prem prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Soso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Prem is trying hard to land a takedown here. Soso sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Prem shoots for a takedown but Soso saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Prem moves into range and clinches up with Soso.
Soso throws an elbow that misses.
Prem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Soso is keeping busy.#T4#
Soso is trying to pull guard but Prem turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Prem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Prem stalling in the clinch but Soso improves position.
Soso wants a takedown but no success here.
Soso jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Prem walks away with a smile on his face. Soso gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Prem tries to close the distance and clinch but Soso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Prem moves in looking to clinch but Soso pushes him off.
Soso tries to clinch up but Prem circles away and keeps his distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Prem.
Nice takedown defense from Prem. No joy for Soso on that attempt. #CL#
Prem rushes Soso and presses him up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dand Prem dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Prem is defended easily by Soso.
Prem fails with a takedown attempt.
Soso throws a head kick but Prem moves out of range.
Prem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soso's waist but Soso gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Prem off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dand Prem. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Soso moves into range and clinches up with Prem.
Prem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soso taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Prem breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Prem gets a clinch.
Soso fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T1#
Soso tries to pull guard but Prem won't allow it. #TD2#
Soso jumps into guard, dragging Prem to the mat.
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.#SU#
Prem stands up from Soso's guard - Prem perhaps looking for a knockout.
Prem walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Soso checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Prem wants to clinch but Soso slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Prem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soso stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soso shoots in looking for a takedown but Prem manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Soso's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Soso scores with a spinning back kick!
Soso shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Prem pinned against the ropes. Prem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Soso or perhaps it was just good defense by Prem, which made it look bad.
Prem is looking to counter punch.
Prem throws the kick towards the body but Soso avoids it.
Soso wants to clinch.
Soso takes a kick to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Prem or perhaps it was just good defense by Soso, which made it look bad.
And Soso tries to counter it with a takedown but Prem pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Soso shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Prem as he avoids it easily.
Soso doesn't manage to clinch there - Prem circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prem. Soso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Soso's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Prem.
A head kick misses from Soso.
Prem feinted with a counter takedown.
Prem is looking to clinch.
Prem tries to clinch
and Soso counters with a three punch combo that has Prem backing up. Prem nods at Soso to acknowledge the strikes.
Soso changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Prem tries to avoid it but Soso manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Prem to the ground. Prem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Prem swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Soso.
Dand Prem is winning the standup battle so far.
Prem is looking to clinch.
Prem will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
Prem lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Soso fails in his attempt to clinch.
Soso fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Prem darts in and clinches Soso up against the ropes.
Prem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soso can do to turn this around?
Soso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prem tries to stall but Soso uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Soso jumps guard but Prem turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Soso gets control of Prem's arms and successfully pulls guard. Soso will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Prem stands up and waves to Soso to follow him.
Soso has his takedown stuffed
and Prem counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soso thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ewart Soso will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Prem scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Soso rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Prem counters with a one-two to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Soso.
Soso with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Prem counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Prem.
Prem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Prem tries for a takedown but Soso manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prem has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soso is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Prem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dand Prem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Prem is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dand Prem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ewart Soso.
Soso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Prem content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Prem breaks from the clinch.
Soso defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Prem.
Prem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soso.
Prem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soso fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dand Prem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prem shoots in for a takedown but Soso shows good takedown defense.
Prem fails with the takedown.
Soso shoots in for a takedown but Prem shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Prem 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.
Soso connects with a leg kick. Prem looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Prem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soso throws out the jab.
Prem tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Soso swivels and escapes.
Soso tries to score a power double leg takedown but Prem sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soso somewhat.
Prem tries to close the distance and clinch but Soso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soso stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Prem.
Prem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Soso as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Soso lands a nice hook to Prem's body. Prem takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Soso shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Prem defends it nicely.
Prem looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Soso buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Soso shoots for a takedown but Prem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Soso as Prem shoots in.#CL2#
Soso closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Soso tries to pull guard but Prem won't allow it.
Soso looking for a takedown. #BC#
Prem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prem keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Soso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Prem on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Soso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Prem as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Prem has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prem can't get the takedown.
Ewart Soso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dand Prem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soso doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dand Prem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Prem 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Dand Prem!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Dand Prem!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Dand Prem!

Dand Prem wins by unanimous decision!

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