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Event:
CFC 595
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Somelainen moves into the clinch.
Somelainen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Helenius.
Somelainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Helenius.
Somelainen tries a body shot but Helenius blocks it.
Somelainen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Helenius.
Somelainen blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Somelainen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Helenius controlling the position well.
Helenius is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somelainen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Helenius is trying to get back to full guard.
Helenius wants to control but Somelainen is keeping busy.
Somelainen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Helenius is looking for a sweep. Somelainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Helenius closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Somelainen to the mat! Somelainen manages to get full guard.
We've been hearing that Helenius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Somelainen pulls Helenius in close to his closed guard and prevents Helenius from doing any damage or advancing position.
Helenius tries to free his leg and advance position but Somelainen is retaining full guard.
Somelainen controls Helenius momentarily but Helenius frees himself.
Helenius controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Helenius is looking to pass into half guard but Somelainen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Somelainen is in guard.#REVB##T3#
Helenius working a defensive guard here.
Somelainen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Helenius holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Helenius can't keep his opponent in guard - Somelainen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Helenius is trying to maintain the position but Somelainen is very close to passing his half guard.
Somelainen trying to control from half guard but Helenius is working away.
Somelainen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helenius is holding on to half guard well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauli Somelainen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Somelainen misses with a looping right.
Helenius feinted with a counter takedown.
Helenius tries to clinch up but Somelainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Helenius looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Somelainen is fending him off so far but Helenius persists. Nope, Somelainen circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Somelainen takes the fight into the clinch.
Helenius is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Somelainen pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Helenius works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Helenius looking to pass the guard.
Somelainen 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somelainen controlling the position.#T1#
Helenius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Somelainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Somelainen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helenius stays in close to Somelainen's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Somelainen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Helenius, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Helenius drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rupert Helenius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Somelainen is trying to force a seperation but Helenius has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by Somelainen.
Somelainen is working Helenius over against the cage.#BC2#
Somelainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Helenius fails in his attempt to clinch.
Somelainen tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Somelainen darts in and clinches Helenius up against the cage.
Helenius has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Somelainen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Somelainen is looking for a takedown.
Somelainen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Helenius gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Helenius's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Somelainen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Helenius fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Somelainen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3##TD2#
Somelainen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Helenius has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Somelainen has passed into side control.
Sauli Somelainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Somelainen trying to control the position but Helenius is working away.
Helenius tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Somelainen 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. #T4#
Helenius is trying to control Somelainen's posture but Somelainen avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Somelainen is looking to take a break and control but Helenius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauli Somelainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Helenius rushes Somelainen and presses him up against the cage.
Somelainen is looking for a takedown.
Helenius misses with some punches.
#BC#
Helenius manages to break the clinch.
Helenius avoids the body shot from Somelainen.
Some wild striking there from Somelainen.
Helenius moves away from the strike by Somelainen.
Somelainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Helenius connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helenius swats away the attempt to clinch by Somelainen.
Somelainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Helenius just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Helenius clinches up with Somelainen and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Helenius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Helenius breaks from the clinch.
Helenius throws a body shot but no joy.
Somelainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Helenius moves in looking to clinch but Somelainen pushes him off.
Somelainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Somelainen throws a right and a left that Helenius avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Somelainen misses its intended target. #TD2#
Somelainen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Helenius on his heels. He'll look to pass Helenius's guard now, I'm sure.
Helenius 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#
Helenius stalling.
Rupert Helenius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Helenius is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Somelainen working a defensive guard but Helenius manages to pass into side control anyway.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Somelainen holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T3#
Somelainen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Helenius off and has taken his back!
Somelainen doesn't have the hooks in and Helenius manages to turn into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Somelainen is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Somelainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Helenius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Somelainen looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Helenius seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Helenius looking for a sweep. Not yet Helenius, not yet.
Somelainen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rupert Helenius.
Well Somelainen 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sauli Somelainen!
A very excited looking Sauli Somelainen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CFC 593
Date: Sep 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Somelainen fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Somelainen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Somelainen wants to take the fight to the mat but Helenius manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Somelainen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Helenius prevents it.
Somelainen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Helenius gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rupert Helenius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauli Somelainen.#BC2#
Somelainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Somelainen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Somelainen.
Helenius takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Helenius gets a takedown into half guard.
Helenius takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Somelainen is looking to control Helenius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Somelainen avoid being mounted?#T1#
Somelainen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Helenius controlling the action here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Helenius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Somelainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Somelainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Helenius under the eye.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Helenius gets a clinch.
Somelainen wants a takedown.
Somelainen is working Helenius over against the cage.#BC2#
Somelainen breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sauli Somelainen.
I think Somelainen 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 9:10
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 9:10
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 10:10
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sauli Somelainen!
During a confident post fight interview, Sauli Somelainen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC 588
Date: Sep 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Helenius shoots and misses
and Somelainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Helenius closes the distance and clinches up with Somelainen, looking for a takedown. Helenius pushes Somelainen against the cage but Somelainen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Somelainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Helenius.
Somelainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Helenius just misses with a punch to the body.
Somelainen darts in looking for a takedown but Helenius gets double underhooks and turns Somelainen into the cage. #CL#
Somelainen tries to keep at a distance but Helenius has taken the fight into the clinch.
Somelainen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Helenius pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Somelainen tries for a takedown but Helenius manages to get underhooks.
Rupert Helenius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauli Somelainen.
Somelainen blocking some punches.
Somelainen has had enough of the clinch but Helenius keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Somelainen has Helenius pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Somelainen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Helenius tumbling to the mat - Somelainen dives into Helenius's guard.
Helenius looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Helenius controls Somelainen momentarily but Somelainen frees himself.
Helenius wants to sweep but no luck.
Somelainen is fighting to break Helenius's control of his arms but Helenius is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Helenius looking for a sweep. Not yet Helenius, not yet.
Somelainen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Helenius is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Helenius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Somelainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Somelainen pulls Helenius in close to his closed guard and prevents Helenius from doing any damage or advancing position.
Helenius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Somelainen is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Somelainen is pulling down on Helenius's head. It's preventing any offense from Helenius, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helenius looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Somelainen scores with a jab to the head.
Helenius thows a leg kick but Somelainen checks it
enabling Somelainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Helenius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Somelainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Helenius needs to keep his hands up - Somelainen had a free shot at his head there.
Helenius circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Somelainen tries to clinch up but Helenius circles away and keeps his distance.
Somelainen tries to clinch there but Helenius circles away.
#TD#
Helenius scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Somelainen wants to control but Helenius postures up.
Somelainen is trying to get back to half guard.
Helenius is staying tight to Somelainen's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Helenius is looking to take a break and control but Somelainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Helenius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rupert Helenius will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Somelainen avoids the body shot from Helenius.
#TD#
Somelainen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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.
Helenius is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Somelainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somelainen is trying to control the position but Helenius postures up.
Helenius stays in close to Somelainen's body and controls the position.
Somelainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Helenius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Somelainen can do to turn this around?#T1#
Somelainen keeping moving, preventing Helenius from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Somelainen has his hands on Helenius's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Somelainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Helenius circles away.
Somelainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Helenius.
Somelainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Helenius.
Helenius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Somelainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Helenius scores with a nice right hand.
#T2##CL#
Helenius has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Somelainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Somelainen, as that shot connected.
Helenius stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Somelainen moves into range and clinches up with Helenius.
Somelainen is looking to break free of the clinch but Helenius has double underhooks.
Helenius drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Helenius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Helenius is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Somelainen stops a takedown attempt from Helenius.
Somelainen is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Helenius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Helenius stuffs the takedown.
Rupert Helenius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauli Somelainen.#CL#
Helenius darts in and clinches Somelainen up against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Somelainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Somelainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Helenius off the cage and back into range.
Helenius doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Somelainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Helenius sizes up Somelainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Helenius moves into the clinch.
Somelainen has Helenius pressed against the cage, preventing Helenius from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Somelainen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Helenius breaks from the clinch.
Helenius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Somelainen.
Somelainen is looking to clinch but Helenius is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Somelainen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Helenius's guard.
Helenius has Somelainen pulled in close to control his posture.
Helenius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Helenius is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helenius 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#
Helenius is trying to control. Somelainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Helenius dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Somelainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Helenius. Helenius circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Somelainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL#
Helenius drives through and clinches with Somelainen against the cage.
Somelainen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Helenius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Somelainen's elbow.
Helenius goes for a takedown in the clinch but Somelainen prevents it.
#BC#
Helenius breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Helenius gets a takedown into half guard.
Somelainen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Helenius performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Helenius has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Helenius trying to mount his opponent but Somelainen defends it.
Sauli Somelainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish 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.
Somelainen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Helenius's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Helenius's back!
Somelainen not allowing Helenius to control his hands.
Somelainen keeps control of the position as Helenius tries to break free.
Helenius wants to control his opponent's hands but Somelainen gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Helenius is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Somelainen gets his way!
#T3#
Helenius is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Somelainen looking for the RNC.
Helenius is really stuck here.
Helenius is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Somelainen connects with a big shot to the side of Helenius's head.
Helenius is trying to break free.
Helenius is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Somelainen thows a strike but Helenius uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Helenius as he ends up in Somelainen 's guard!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Somelainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Helenius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Helenius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rupert Helenius.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Helenius, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rupert Helenius!
A relieved looking Rupert Helenius thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sauli Somelainen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 9 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Somelainen takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Matariki tightens his grip and picks Somelainen up, before dumping him to the ground. Somelainen manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Somelainen (0) vs (2) Matariki
Somelainen trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Somelainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Somelainen looking for subs off his back but Matariki has passed one foot through into half guard.
Somelainen is trying to control but Matariki manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Somelainen (0) vs (5) Matariki
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matariki takes Somelainen's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Somelainen is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Somelainen (0) vs (8) Matariki
Matariki controls the position.#T1#
Matariki has the hooks in. Somelainen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Somelainen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Well, with Matariki on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Somelainen is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Somelainen trying to control the action but Matariki just sinks the hooks in.
Matariki has the hooks in. Somelainen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Matariki slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Matariki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Somelainen trying to control the hands but Matariki breaks the grip.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Matariki controlling the positon.
Somelainen tries to roll but Matariki sticks to his back.
Matariki really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Somelainen.
Somelainen is trying to break free.
Matariki is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Let's hope that Matariki has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Matariki has the hooks in. Somelainen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Matariki is not going to allow Somelainen to sit and survive in this position.
Somelainen can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matariki is not going to allow Somelainen to sit and survive in this position.
Matariki is hanging on to Somelainen's back as he tries to escape.
Matariki is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Somelainen rolls, trying to escape but Matariki keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Somelainen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Matariki is hanging on to Somelainen's back as he tries to escape.
Somelainen is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
It looks like Matariki might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Matariki keeps control of the position as Somelainen tries to break free.
Somelainen trying to control the hands but Matariki breaks the grip.
Matariki is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T5#
You can see the frustration on Somelainen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Matariki has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Somelainen's body.
Somelainen tries to break free.
Our spies down at at SSJ Gym inform us that Matariki has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Somelainen is working hard here to advance position.
Matariki really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Somelainen.
Somelainen trying to control the position but Matariki manages to sink in the hooks.
Somelainen tries to roll but Matariki sticks to his back.
#T6#
Somelainen is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Matariki.
Matariki gets his hands free as Somelainen looks to control.
Matariki is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Somelainen has hold of Matariki's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Somelainen rolls, trying to escape but Matariki keeps control of the position.
Matariki biding his time, controlling Somelainen.
You can see the frustration on Somelainen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T7#
Somelainen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Matariki's guard. Nice work there by Somelainen.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Somelainen (2) vs (8) Matariki
Somelainen content to stall in guard here.
Somelainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Matariki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matariki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Matariki keeping moving, preventing Somelainen from controlling successfully. #T8#
Somelainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Somelainen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Matariki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Matariki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Matariki! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Somelainen (2) vs (12) Matariki
Somelainen is trying to control Matariki's posture but Matariki avoids it. #T9#
Somelainen is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Somelainen tries to buck Matariki off but Matariki is having none of it.
Somelainen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Somelainen tries to roll over but Matariki keeps him under control.
Somelainen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Matariki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Somelainen 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.#T10#
Somelainen wants to hit a sweep here but Matariki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Somelainen there! Score +3 for passing guard: Somelainen (2) vs (15) Matariki
Matariki avoids the attempt from Somelainen to control.
Somelainen is working to get back to half guard.
Matariki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Somelainen tries to hold on but Matariki pushes him away.
Matariki controlling his opponent. #T11#
Somelainen tries to lock up and control but Matariki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Somelainen has given up his back here. Will Matariki look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Somelainen (2) vs (18) Matariki
Matariki is not going to allow Somelainen to sit and survive in this position.
Matariki controls the action.
Somelainen is in bad spot here.
Matariki has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Somelainen's body.
Matariki is not going to allow Somelainen to sit and survive in this position. #T12#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Matariki gets his hands free as Somelainen looks to control.
Somelainen is in bad spot here.
Matariki has good solid back control here.
Somelainen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Matariki slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T13#
Somelainen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Matariki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Somelainen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Somelainen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Somelainen is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Matariki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Somelainen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Somelainen (2) vs (21) Matariki
Somelainen trying to control but not successfully.
Matariki is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Somelainen wants to escape the position.
Matariki not allowing Somelainen to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Somelainen can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki wins on points by 21 to 2.
A victorious Mapuche Matariki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC 577
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Somelainen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Somelainen is looking to advance position but Legions won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Somelainen trying to control from Legions's half guard. Legions has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Legions keeping moving, preventing Somelainen from controlling successfully.
Somelainen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somelainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Somelainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Legions is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1#
Somelainen stops Legions from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Left hook, right uppercut from Somelainen.
Legions walks into a left hand.
Somelainen throws the left hand but Legions avoids the punch easily.
Legions swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Legions looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Somelainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Somelainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legions.
Legions swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Somelainen looks to land a left hand but Legions moved out of range nicely.
Somelainen looks to land a right hand but Legions moved out of range.
Legions takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Somelainen throws a shot from downtown. Legions moves away and avoids it.
Legions leaves Somelainen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Legions on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Legions has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Somelainen looks to throw the jab but Legions is out of range.
Legions is looking to counter punch.
Somelainen shoots for a double leg takedown but Legions sprawls well. He's pushed Somelainen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Somelainen looks to throw a body kick
and Legions counters with a stiff right hand.
Fidel Legions is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Somelainen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD2#
Somelainen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Legions looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sauli Somelainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Somelainen 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 9:10
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 9:10
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sauli Somelainen!
Sauli Somelainen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC 565
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Somelainen gets a takedown into half guard.
Grasso is not content to let Somelainen control the position.
Grasso wants to control but Somelainen is keeping busy.
Grasso blocking the ground and pound attempt from Somelainen.
Grasso gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grasso is trying to control the position but Somelainen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somelainen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grasso is trying to control the position but Somelainen postures up.
Somelainen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grasso tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Grasso trying to keep a closed guard but Somelainen is proving a slippery customer.
Somelainen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Somelainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grasso has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Somelainen has managed to get both his arms back between Grasso's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Grasso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Grasso looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Somelainen is defending well. Grasso quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Somelainen has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Grasso celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dell Grasso! |
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Event:
C195: Kersikov vs Okongwu
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Mahomes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Somelainen at a distance.
Somelainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Somelainen swings widly with a right hand
and Mahomes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahomes misses the shot to the body.
Somelainen connects with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mahomes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Somelainen is defended easily by Mahomes.
A good leg kick by Mahomes.
Mahomes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Somelainen throws a head kick that misses.
Somelainen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mahomes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Somelainen moves out of range as Mahomes strikes.
Mahomes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Somelainen.
Mahomes tries to counter by clinching up but Somelainen breaks away and moves out of range.
Mahomes misses with a wild body shot.
Mahomes avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Somelainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Somelainen there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Somelainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mahomes connects with a single shot there.
Somelainen avoids the body shot from Mahomes.
Somelainen misses the shot to the body.
Somelainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mahomes tries to counter by clinching up but Somelainen breaks away and moves out of range.
Somelainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahomes throws a sloppy head kick and Somelainen moves out of range easily.
Mahomes throws a body punch but Somelainen moves out of range.
Somelainen moves out of range of the body kick from Mahomes.
Mahomes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Somelainen.
Mahomes slips a straight right by Somelainen.
As Somelainen tries to get set, Mahomes tries to push him back and clinch up but Somelainen manages to avoid the attempt.
Mahomes thumps Somelainen with a low kick.
Mahomes throws a jab when Somelainen was well out of range.
Mahomes lands the left hand.
Mahomes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Somelainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahomes.
A jab from Mahomes misses. #T2#
Mahomes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mahomes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahomes avoids the head kick by Somelainen.
Mahomes misses the shot to the body.
As Mahomes backs off Somelainen throws a huge counter combo but Mahomes manages to avoid it all.
Mahomes throws a wild body kick that Somelainen sees coming a mile off.
Somelainen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mahomes.
Somelainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mahomes as he jumps to the side.
Mahomes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Somelainen slips a straight right by Mahomes.
Mahomes moves forwards but Somelainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Somelainen.
Somelainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahomes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mahomes.
Mahomes is looking to chop away at Somelainen's legs.
Mahomes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Somelainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Somelainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Mahomes.
Mahomes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mahomes throws a body shot but no joy.
Somelainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mahomes.
Mahomes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Somelainen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Somelainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Somelainen throws out a loose jab but Mahomes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahomes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahomes. Somelainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mahomes.
Mahomes lands with a right hand.
Somelainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mahomes stuffs the takedown.
Patrick Mahomes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauli Somelainen.#T4#
Good exchange - Mahomes coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Somelainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mahomes but Mahomes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Somelainen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMahomes.
Mahomes with a nice calf kick.
Somelainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mahomes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Somelainen.
A slow jab from Mahomes misses its intended target.
Mahomes looks to score with a jab to the body but Somelainen is just out of range.
Somelainen misses with a straight right.
Mahomes throws a looping overhand right but Somelainen ducks down to avoid it.
Somelainen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mahomes defends it well.
Mahomes misses with the combination.
Mahomes cracks Somelainen with an open hand slap.
Somelainen misses with an uppercut.
Somelainen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mahomes swivels and escapes.
Patrick Mahomes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Somelainen throws out a loose jab but Mahomes uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Mahomes 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#
Mahomes throws a looping overhand right but Somelainen ducks down to avoid it.
Mahomes misses the shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Somelainen.
Somelainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Somelainen tries to bum rush Mahomes with a series of wild strikes but Mahomes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Somelainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Somelainen throws a looping overhand right but Mahomes ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Mahomes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Somelainen.
Somelainen shoots in but Mahomes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Somelainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahomes.
Somelainen walks into a straight right hand from Mahomes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahomes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mahomes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mahomes needs to keep his hands up - Somelainen had a free shot at his head there.
Mahomes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Somelainen can do to turn this around?
Mahomes just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahomes digs a good hook to Somelainen's body.
Mahomes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Somelainen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mahomes has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Somelainen swinging wildly here.
Somelainen walks into a stiff left hand from Mahomes.
Mahomes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Somelainen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Somelainen avoids the body shot from Mahomes.
Mahomes with the inside leg kick.
Mahomes scoring well with a low kick there.
Mahomes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Somelainen under the eye.
Somelainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mahomes.
Mahomes sizes up Somelainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mahomes throws a nice head kick!
Somelainen throws a good cross that connects.
Patrick Mahomes is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahomes misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Somelainen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mahomes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mahomes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Somelainen on the ground.
Somelainen stays in close to Mahomes's body and controls the position. #T2#
Somelainen is in close to Mahomes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mahomes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Somelainen controls the pace.
Somelainen pushing down on Mahomes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mahomes wants to get back to his feet.
Somelainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mahomes keeps working.
Mahomes is trying to escape back to his feet but Somelainen uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T3##ES#
Mahomes throws Somelainen to one side and escapes!
Mahomes feints and then cracks Somelainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Somelainen down.
Sauli Somelainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mahomes throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Somelainen.
Mahomes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mahomes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Somelainen moves away.
Somelainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahomes throws out the jab.
Mahomes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mahomes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Somelainen's head.
The fighters circling - Mahomes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Somelainen connects with a body shot.
Somelainen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mahomes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Somelainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Somelainen misses with a hook.
Somelainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Patrick Mahomes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauli Somelainen.
Somelainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mahomes misses with a body shot.
Mahomes is looking to score with low kicks.
Mahomes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mahomes.
Mahomes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahomes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mahomes swings for the body but Somelainen moves out of range.
Mahomes throws a push kick but Somelainen slaps the foot to one side.
Somelainen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mahomes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Somelainen closes the distance and clinches up with Mahomes, looking for a takedown. Somelainen pushes Mahomes against the cage but Mahomes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Mahomes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mahomes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mahomes throws a body shot but no joy.
Somelainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Mahomes connects with a high kick.
Somelainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahomes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Somelainen.
Mahomes connects with a body shot that sends Somelainen's belly button to the back.
Somelainen throws a jab when Mahomes was well out of range.
Mahomes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Somelainen does no damage.
Mahomes is looking to land body kicks.
Somelainen loads up on a big right hand but Mahomes slips the punch.
Somelainen lands with a hook. Mahomes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mahomes tries a head kick but it misses.
Somelainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Somelainen avoids the body shot from Mahomes.
Mahomes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mahomes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mahomes lands a jab to the nose.
Mahomes tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mahomes. Somelainen shrugs it off though.
Somelainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Somelainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A decent looking cross lands there for Somelainen.
That kick from Mahomes tenderised Somelainen's leg. Somelainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Somelainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick by Somelainen misses
and Mahomes counters with a series of strikes. Somelainen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Somelainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somelainen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Somelainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sauli Somelainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Somelainen throws a head kick that misses.
Mahomes misses the jab.
Mahomes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahomes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Somelainen slips a jab from Mahomes.
Mahomes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Somelainen slips a jab from Mahomes.
And Somelainen tries to counter it with a takedown but Mahomes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Somelainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Somelainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahomes avoids the head kick by Somelainen.
Mahomes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Somelainen with the counter takedown but Mahomes avoids it easily.
Somelainen needs to keep his hands up - Mahomes had a free shot at his head there.
Mahomes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Somelainen.
Somelainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mahomes misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Somelainen throws a right hand that misses
and Mahomes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mahomes throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahomes scores with a nice strike.
Somelainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Somelainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good shot there by Mahomes.
Somelainen shoots in looking for a takedown but Mahomes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Somelainen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Somelainen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Somelainen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mahomes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mahomes wants to get back to his feet but Somelainen drags him back down.
Somelainen is looking to take a break and control but Mahomes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mahomes parries the strikes from Somelainen easily there. Somelainen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mahomes to escape.
#T4#
Sloppy strikes there by Somelainen.
Somelainen is putting a hurting on Mahomes here, landing some big shots from side control.
Somelainen working the ground and pound but Mahomes is defending the strikes.
Somelainen throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Somelainen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mahomes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Somelainen happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Mahomes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mahomes, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Mahomes! |
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Event:
C190: Dos Anjos vs Xiaodong
Date: May 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Sadler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Somelainen misses with a few strikes there.
Sadler misses the shot to the body.
Sadler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Somelainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Somelainen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Somelainen lands in his opponent's guard.
Sadler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Somelainen is one step ahead there.
Sadler is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Scrap Squad that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Somelainen wants to control from the top but Sadler keeps moving.
Somelainen stays in close to Sadler's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somelainen looking to pass the guard.
Sadler is trying to keep Somelainen in close.
Somelainen controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Sadler 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#
Somelainen is trying to control but can't.
Sadler controlling the action here.
Sadler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sadler lands a nice short elbow.
It looks like Sadler is going to stand back up.
Sadler thows a huge punch but Somelainen dodges it nicely.
Sadler prevents Somelainen from improving his position.
Somelainen trying to control from the bottom.
Sadler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Somelainen defending well though.
Somelainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sadler is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Somelainen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sadler pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Sadler wants to take a breather but Somelainen is having none of it.
Somelainen is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sadler wants to pass the guard but Somelainen is defending well.
Somelainen is looking to improve his position.
Sadler thows a huge punch but Somelainen dodges it nicely.
Somelainen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Somelainen.
Sadler throwing strikes from guard but Somelainen blocks nicely.
Somelainen keeping moving, preventing Sadler from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Somelainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Somelainen 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.#T3#
Somelainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Somelainen 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.
Sadler's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Somelainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sadler defends it easily.
Sadler trying to control the position from guard on top but Somelainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Somelainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Somelainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sadler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sadler stopping the sweep attempt from Somelainen.
Sadler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Somelainen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Somelainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sadler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sadler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Somelainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sadler defends it easily.
Sadler trying to control the position from guard on top but Somelainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sadler landing with the ground and pound.
Sadler throwing strikes from guard but Somelainen blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Somelainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sadler is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadler wants to control from the top but Somelainen keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sauli Somelainen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Somelainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sadler.
Somelainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Sadler.
Sadler throws a lazy right hand but Somelainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Somelainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Sadler.
Sadler just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Somelainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sadler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Somelainen misses with a head kick.
Somelainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jack Sadler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Somelainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sadler.
Sadler loads up on a big right hand but Somelainen slips the punch.
Somelainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sadler misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Somelainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sadler as he jumps to the side.
Sadler misses the shot to the body.
Somelainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sadler misses the jab.
Sadler moves out of range of the strikes.
Sadler misses with a hook. Somelainen ducked under it nicely.
Somelainen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Somelainen slips a jab from Sadler.
Sadler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jack Sadler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Somelainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sadler kicks Somelainen off and gets back to his feet.
Jack Sadler is winning the standup battle so far.
Sadler throws a body shot but no joy.
Sadler misses with a body punch
and Somelainen counters with a straight right hand.
Sadler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Somelainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A head kick misses from Somelainen.
A swing and a miss from Somelainen.
Somelainen defending well as Sadler loads up on a big left hand.
Sadler with a hook.
Somelainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Sadler misses.
Sadler lands a head kick. Somelainen smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T2#
Sadler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Somelainen.
Sadler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Somelainen swings for the body but Sadler moves out of range.
Somelainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sadler circles away quickly and effectively.
Somelainen lands with a kick to the temple. Sadler shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sadler lands a jab to Somelainen's midsection.
Sadler throws a body shot but no joy.
Sadler throws a hook to the side of Somelainen's head but Somelainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Somelainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Somelainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sadler misses the jab.
Sadler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sadler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sadler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Somelainen in his tracks.
Somelainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sadler throws a body shot but no joy.
Somelainen is looking for the big counter here.
Somelainen staying out of range there.
Jab from Sadler.
Sauli Somelainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Sadler loads up on a big right hand but Somelainen slips the punch.
Sadler throws out a loose jab but Somelainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sadler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sadler throws a lazy right hand but Somelainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sadler scores with a hook.
Sadler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Somelainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sadler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Somelainen can do to turn this around?
Somelainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sadler throws a body punch but Somelainen moves out of range.
Sadler lands with a good body shot.
Somelainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sadler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sadler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sadler misses with a hook
and Somelainen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sadler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Somelainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sadler.#T4#
Sadler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sadler blocks a head kick by Somelainen.
A swing and a miss from Sadler.
Sadler misses with a left hand
letting Somelainen counter with a right hand.
Somelainen throws a big shot that misses.
Sadler lands with a nice body punch.
Sadler avoids the head kick by Somelainen.
Sadler misses the shot to the body.
Sadler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Somelainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sadler.
Somelainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Somelainen slips under a jab.
Sadler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sadler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Somelainen manages to avoid it.
Somelainen lands a nice hook to Sadler's body. Sadler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Somelainen fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Sadler dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sadler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Somelainen lands a right hook to the body.
Sadler avoids the body shot from Somelainen.
Somelainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sadler with the inside leg kick.
Sadler throws a one two combo.
Sadler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Somelainen manages to avoid it.
Sadler scores with a jab. Somelainen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sadler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Somelainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Somelainen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sadler avoids the head kick by Somelainen.
Sadler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Somelainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sadler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Somelainen to score with a decent uppercut.
Somelainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sadler tries to move into range but Somelainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sadler misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Somelainen slips a straight right by Sadler.
Sadler lands a right hook to the body.
Somelainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sadler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Somelainen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Somelainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sadler lands with a good body shot.
Sadler throws a body punch but Somelainen moves out of range.
Sadler throws a jab when Somelainen was well out of range.
Somelainen slips under a jab.
Sadler slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sadler. Somelainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sadler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sadler takes a swing at Somelainen's ribcage but misses.
Somelainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sadler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Somelainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sadler misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Somelainen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sadler's guard.
Somelainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Somelainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sadler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Sadler uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sadler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Somelainen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Somelainen slips under a jab.
Sadler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Somelainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sadler.
Somelainen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sadler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sadler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Somelainen shoots in for a takedown but Sadler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sadler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Somelainen.
Sadler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Somelainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sadler throws a low kick but Somelainen avoids it.
Sadler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Somelainen.
#T3#
Sadler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sadler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Sadler.
Nice uppercut there from Sadler.
Somelainen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sadler avoids it really well and circles away.
Sadler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Somelainen.
Sadler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sadler tries to move into range but Somelainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Somelainen throws a sloppy head kick and Sadler moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Somelainen.
Sadler misses with a right hand
and Somelainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sadler swinging wildly here.
Good exchange - Sadler coming out on top.#T4##TD2#
Somelainen gets a double leg takedown into Sadler's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sadler 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sadler controlling the position.
Somelainen looking to pass the guard.
Sadler keeping moving, preventing Somelainen from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sadler controls Somelainen momentarily but Somelainen frees himself.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Somelainen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Somelainen controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Sadler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sadler has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Sadler!
Jack Sadler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
C182: Dixon vs Collins
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Somelainen throws a head kick that Princip semi-blocks.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Somelainen. #TD#
Somelainen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Princip manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Princip wants to stand up but Somelainen is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Somelainen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Somelainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Princip is keeping the position for now.
Somelainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Princip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somelainen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Somelainen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Somelainen distracts Princip with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Princip throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Somelainen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Somelainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Princip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Somelainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Princip is retaining full guard.
Princip is trying to keep Somelainen in close.
Somelainen preventing the sweep.
Somelainen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Princip is still trying to improve position.
Somelainen trying to control but Princip is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Somelainen cracks Princip with a right hand to the side of the head.#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.#TD#
Somelainen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Princip is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Somelainen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Princip is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Somelainen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Somelainen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Somelainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Somelainen lands strikes from half guard.
Somelainen is just content to waste time from the top position. Princip takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Princip 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.
Somelainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Princip wants to sweep here but Somelainen controlling him for the moment.
Somelainen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Princip is trying to control the position but Somelainen postures up.
Somelainen stands and throws Princip's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Somelainen is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Princip is trying to escape and Somelainen transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Princip is forced to tap! Nice work there by Somelainen! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sauli Somelainen!
During a confident post fight interview, Sauli Somelainen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Louis Princip was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'. |
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Event:
C174: Kahn vs Williams
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Hoca 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.
Somelainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Somelainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Hoca.
Hoca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Somelainen scores with a three punch combo!
Hoca takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A cross from Somelainen lands.
Hoca throws a body punch but Somelainen moves out of range.
Hoca throws a hook but Somelainen avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoca misses with a hook to the body
letting Somelainen counter with a right hand.
Somelainen swinging wildly here.
Somelainen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Somelainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Necmettin Hoca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoca misses with a hook
and Somelainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoca takes a kick to the side of the head.
Somelainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoca on the side of the head.
Hoca stuns Somelainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hoca misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Hoca throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Somelainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hoca rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Somelainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoca closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hoca misses with a hook
and Hoca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoca avoids the head kick by Somelainen.
Hoca throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Somelainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Somelainen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Somelainen throws a head kick that misses.
Hoca throws the left hand but Somelainen avoids the punch easily.
Hoca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Somelainen.
Somelainen throws a fast counter high kick but Hoca manages to duck under it in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Somelainen lands an overhand right.
Hoca misses with a jab to the body
and Somelainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoca throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Somelainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoca misses with a looping right.
Somelainen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Somelainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Hoca misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoca. Somelainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Somelainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoca just misses with a punch to the body.
Somelainen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T2#
A slow jab from Hoca misses its intended target.
Somelainen slips under a jab from Hoca.
Hoca throws a lazy uppercut
and Somelainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice cross by Somelainen.
Somelainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoca is looking to counter punch.
Hoca throws a body punch but Somelainen moves out of range.
Hoca misses with a hook.
Hoca tries to bum rush Somelainen with a series of wild strikes but Somelainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Somelainen lands a head kick. Hoca smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hoca throws a right hand that misses
and Somelainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoca. Somelainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoca chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Somelainen can pounce on him.
Somelainen moves away from the strike by Hoca.
Hoca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Somelainen scores with a head kick. Hoca tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Necmettin Hoca has been cut.
Somelainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Somelainen throws a head kick that misses.
Somelainen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
Somelainen scores with a head kick.
Somelainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoca moves forwards but Somelainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hoca throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoca throws a combination that misses
and Somelainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Somelainen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hoca had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hoca takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Somelainen.
Hoca misses with a straight left.
Hoca throws the left hand but Somelainen avoids the punch easily.
Hoca throws a left and a right that both miss
and Somelainen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hoca looks to throw the jab but Somelainen is out of range.
Somelainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoca misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Hoca misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoca looks to land a right hand but Somelainen moved out of range.
Hoca misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Somelainen.
Somelainen walks into a jab.#T4#
Hoca throws a hook but Somelainen avoids it easily.
Somelainen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoca. Somelainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Somelainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Hoca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Somelainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hoca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoca throws a jab when Somelainen was well out of range.
Somelainen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hoca walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Somelainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoca stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Somelainen lands with a cross.
Hoca misses with a lunging right hand
and Somelainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Somelainen lands with a kick to the temple. Hoca shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hoca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Somelainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Somelainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hoca throws an off balance right hand
and Somelainen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Somelainen moves out of range as Hoca strikes.
Hoca takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Somelainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hoca misses with a left hand
and Somelainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Somelainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoca.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauli Somelainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Necmettin Hoca's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Somelainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hoca misses with a series of wild punches.
Hoca looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hoca swings widly with a right hand
and Somelainen counters with a one-two to the body.
Hoca misses with a looping right.
Somelainen blocks a jab.
Somelainen throws out a counter right but Hoca avoids it with no problem.
Hoca takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hoca takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hoca scores with a nice strike.
Hoca misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Hoca misses its intended target.
Hoca throws a lazy right hand but Somelainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Somelainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoca misses the jab.
Somelainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Somelainen lands with a slapping head kick.
Hoca throws an off balance right hand
and Somelainen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoca thinking.
Somelainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hoca throws a body punch but Somelainen moves out of range.
Somelainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hoca takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoca. Somelainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoca throws a hook but Somelainen avoids it easily.
Somelainen lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2#Hoca is rocked!
Hoca looks to score with a jab to the body but Somelainen is just out of range.
Oh Hoca is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoca misses with a jab to the body
and Somelainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Somelainen! Hoca is out on his feet! Somelainen rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Hoca is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Hoca is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sauli Somelainen!
After winning the bout, Sauli Somelainen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
C168: White vs Farfan
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1#
White Jr walks into a jab.
Somelainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White Jr.
White Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Somelainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Somelainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD#
White Jr gets the takedown into side control.
White Jr landing strikes.
Somelainen is looking to reverse the position.
White Jr wants to control but Somelainen is keeping him busy.
Somelainen defending against the ground and pound.
White Jr is trying to ground and pound but Somelainen uses the momentary lack of control by White Jr to regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White Jr is looking to stall here but Somelainen recovers full guard.
Somelainen keeping moving, preventing White Jr from controlling successfully. #T1#
White Jr is fighting to break Somelainen's control of his arms but Somelainen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
White Jr throwing strikes from guard but Somelainen blocks nicely.
Somelainen keeping moving, preventing White Jr from controlling successfully.
Somelainen has control of White Jr's left arm, preventing White Jr from doing any damage.
Somelainen being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
White Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Somelainen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
White Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Somelainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
White Jr distracts Somelainen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Somelainen keeping moving, preventing White Jr from controlling successfully.
White Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Somelainen is keeping the position for now.
White Jr throwing strikes from guard but Somelainen blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
White Jr misses with a straight left.
White Jr avoids the head kick by Somelainen.
White Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from White Jr misses.
Somelainen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Somelainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White Jr.
Sauli Somelainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
White Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Somelainen on his heels. He'll look to pass Somelainen's guard now, I'm sure.
Somelainen keeping full guard, as White Jr tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Somelainen holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
White Jr trying to control but Somelainen is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
White Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Somelainen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Somelainen missing with a left hand there. White Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White Jr avoids the head kick by Somelainen.
White Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White Jr fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce White Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
White Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Somelainen.
Somelainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White Jr lands with an overhand left.#TD#
White Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Somelainen is controlling White Jr's posture.
Somelainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somelainen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
White Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
White Jr stays in close to Somelainen's body and controls the position.
Somelainen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Somelainen keeping moving, preventing White Jr from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Somelainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and White Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Somelainen lands the left hand.
Somelainen misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - White Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Somelainen throws a hook to the side of White Jr's head but White Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Somelainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Somelainen lands a body shot.
White Jr goes for a double leg but Somelainen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Somelainen continues to drive forward.#T2#
White Jr slows down the pace here.
White Jr blocks a body shot from Somelainen.
A short left from Somelainen.
Somelainen tries a body shot but White Jr blocks it.
White Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Somelainen avoids the damage to the body.
Somelainen tries to work over White Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
White Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White Jr wants a takedown.
White Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Somelainen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce White Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Somelainen looking to throw knees to the head but White Jr is blocking nicely.
White Jr misses with some punches.
White Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Somelainen tries a knee to the head but White Jr blocks it.
A short left from White Jr.
White Jr slowing the pace effectively.
White Jr avoiding damage.
Somelainen looking to throw knees to the head but White Jr is blocking nicely.
Somelainen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. White Jr is defending well for now.
Somelainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
White Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Somelainen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
White Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Somelainen.
White Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Somelainen.
#TD#
White Jr gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
White Jr is keen to just control but Somelainen is a slippery customer.
White Jr prevents Somelainen from improving his position.
White Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Somelainen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
White Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Somelainen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
White Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Somelainen is keeping the position for now.
White Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Somelainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruce White Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Somelainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Somelainen, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bruce White Jr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
White Jr cracks Somelainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
White Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Somelainen is just out of range.
Somelainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
White Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Somelainen throws the left hand but White Jr avoids the punch easily.
White Jr scores with the left hand. Somelainen knows he should have avoided that one.
White Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
White Jr misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Somelainen.
Somelainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
White Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
White Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Somelainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White Jr.
White Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
White Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Somelainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of White Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
White Jr throws a shot from downtown. Somelainen moves away and avoids it.
White Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Somelainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Somelainen connects with a high kick.
White Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Somelainen counters with a left to the body.
Somelainen lands a body shot.
Somelainen cracks White Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#White Jr is rocked!
Somelainen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Somelainen throws a head kick but White Jr moves out of range.
White Jr looks to throw the jab but Somelainen is out of range.
Somelainen throws a lazy head kick
and White Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
White Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Somelainen throws out a loose jab but White Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Somelainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Somelainen takes one on the button.
Sauli Somelainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruce White Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Somelainen cracks White Jr with an open hand slap.
White Jr goes for a double leg but Somelainen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Somelainen continues to drive forward.
White Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
White Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White Jr taking a breather.
Somelainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White Jr.
White Jr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Somelainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White Jr's elbow.
Somelainen tries to land knees in the clinch but White Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Sauli Somelainen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
White Jr prevents Somelainen from breaking the clinch.
Somelainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White Jr backwards.
White Jr blocks a body shot from Somelainen.
Somelainen misses with some punches.
Somelainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White Jr's elbow.
Somelainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Somelainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
White Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Somelainen swings wildly with an uppercut but White Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Somelainen lands a right hand. #T4#
White Jr wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce White Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Somelainen tries to throw a body punch but White Jr avoids it by throwing Somelainen back against the cage.
Somelainen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Somelainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Somelainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White Jr is trying to drag Somelainen to the mat but Somelainen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Somelainen misses with the head strike.
Somelainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Somelainen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but White Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sauli Somelainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think White Jr 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce White Jr!
Bruce White Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
BB 89 - Land vs Malley 3
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Sadler misses with a body shot.
Sadler lands with a hook. Somelainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick misses from Somelainen.
Somelainen avoids the body shot from Sadler.
It seemed like Somelainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Somelainen avoids the head kick by Sadler.
Sadler punishes Somelainen's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Sadler misses.
Sadler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sadler misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Sadler misses the target.
Sadler misses with the combination.
Sadler throws a shot from downtown. Somelainen moves away and avoids it.
Somelainen misses with an uppercut. Sadler saw that one coming.
Somelainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Sadler.
Sadler misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Somelainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sadler lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sadler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sadler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Somelainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sadler misses with a hook to the body
and Somelainen counters with a head kick. That will keep Sadler thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T1#
Sadler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sadler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sadler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Somelainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Sadler misses with an uppercut
and Somelainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sadler misses with a hook
and Sadler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sadler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Somelainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Somelainen looks to throw the jab but Sadler is out of range.
Somelainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sadler.
Sadler throws a shot from downtown. Somelainen moves away and avoids it.
Somelainen lands a head kick!
Somelainen tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Somelainen defending well as Sadler loads up on a big left hand.
Somelainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sadler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Somelainen.
Sadler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Somelainen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Somelainen scores with a hook.
Somelainen throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Somelainen slips under a jab.
Sadler throws a looping overhand right but Somelainen ducks down to avoid it.
Somelainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Somelainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Somelainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Somelainen scores with a head kick.
Sadler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Somelainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sadler tries to bum rush Somelainen with a series of wild strikes but Somelainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jack Sadler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Somelainen misses with a few strikes there.
Sadler misses the shot to the body.
Sadler misses the body punch
and Somelainen counters with a head kick. That will keep Sadler thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sadler thuds a left hand into Somelainen's body.
A punch lands to the side of Somelainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sadler swings for the body but Somelainen moves out of range.
Somelainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Somelainen.
Somelainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sadler with a body shot.
Sadler lands with a hook. Somelainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Somelainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Somelainen there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Sadler misses the body punch
and Somelainen counters with a straight right hand.
Sadler lands a jab.
Somelainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sadler misses with a few strikes there.
Sadler just misses with a punch to the body.
Somelainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Somelainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sadler.
Sadler slips a straight right by Somelainen.
Sadler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Somelainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sadler.
Somelainen lands a jab to the nose.
Sadler misses with an uppercut
and Somelainen counters with a two punch combo.
Sadler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sadler misses with an uppercut.
Somelainen throws a right hand that misses
letting Sadler counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sadler misses with a straight right.
Somelainen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sadler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Somelainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Somelainen looks for the body kick but Sadler saw that one coming.
Somelainen avoids the body shot from Sadler.
#T4#
Sadler throws an off balance right hand
and Somelainen counters with a nice body shot.
Sadler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Somelainen scores with a jab to the body.
Somelainen throws a shot to the body.
Somelainen throws a head kick but Sadler moves out of range.
Somelainen thuds his right hand into Sadler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sadler misses with a left hand
and Somelainen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sadler is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Somelainen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sadler blocks a head kick by Somelainen.
Sadler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sadler scores with a nice body kick.
Somelainen staying out of range there.
Sadler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Somelainen.
Somelainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Somelainen shapes to counter with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sadler slips a jab and a cross from Somelainen.
A slow jab from Sadler misses its intended target.
Somelainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Somelainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sadler blocks a head kick by Somelainen.
Sadler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Somelainen misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Sadler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sadler swings for the body but Somelainen moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sadler.
Sadler throws a body shot but no joy.
Somelainen needs to keep his hands up - Sadler had a free shot at his head there.
Sadler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sadler throws a hook but Somelainen blocks it.
A nice side step and Somelainen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sadler works the jab nicely.
Sadler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Somelainen.
Decent striking displayed by Somelainen there.
Somelainen cracks Sadler with an open hand slap.
Sadler misses with a combination
and Somelainen counters with a straight right hand.
Somelainen lands a right hook to the body.
Sadler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Somelainen misses
and Sadler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Somelainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sadler.
Somelainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sadler sizes up Somelainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sadler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Somelainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sadler.#T1#
Somelainen works Sadler's body with a nice hook.
Somelainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sadler throws a hook but Somelainen blocks it.
Sadler takes a swing at Somelainen's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Somelainen as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Sadler misses.
Somelainen throws out a counter right but Sadler avoids it with no problem.
Sadler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Somelainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Somelainen misses with a hook. Sadler ducked under it nicely.
Somelainen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC2#Sadler is rocked!
Sadler misses with a hook.
Oh Sadler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sadler connects with a body shot that sends Somelainen's belly button to the back.
Sadler misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Somelainen cracks Sadler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sadler lands with a nice combination. Somelainen backs away looking to recover.
Sadler takes a swing at Somelainen's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sadler. Somelainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Somelainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sadler's head.
Sadler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Somelainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Sadler digs a good body shot into Somelainen's ribs.#T2#
Sadler scores with the left hand. Somelainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sadler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Somelainen lands a head kick. Sadler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Somelainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sadler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Somelainen moves away from the strike by Sadler.
Sadler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Somelainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Somelainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Somelainen misses with a looping right.
Somelainen swings for the body but Sadler moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Sadler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sadler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sadler misses with a jab to the body
and Somelainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sadler misses the shot to the body.
Sadler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Somelainen slips a jab from Sadler.
Somelainen lands a brutal head kick. Sadler looks out on his feet and Somelainen throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Sauli Somelainen!
During a confident post fight interview, Sauli Somelainen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BB 86 - Roos vs White 2
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Zhao cracks Somelainen with an open hand slap.
Zhao misses with a wild body shot.
Somelainen keeps Zhao at a distance using the push kick.
Zhao scores with a nice right hand.
Somelainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhao.
Zhao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Somelainen is looking for the big counter here.
Zhao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zhao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Somelainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhao.
Zhao lands a jab-cross combination.
Zhao needs to keep his hands up - Somelainen had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somelainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Somelainen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zhao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Somelainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Zhao misses the target.
Zhao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Somelainen throws out a loose jab but Zhao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhao appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Somelainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Zhao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Somelainen manages to avoid it.
Zhao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhao throws a looping overhand right but Somelainen ducks down to avoid it.
Zhao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Somelainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Zhao's head.
Zhao blocks a head kick by Somelainen.
Somelainen throws out a loose jab but Zhao uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Somelainen.
Zhao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Somelainen lands a head shot.
A jab from Somelainen misses.
Zhao throwing a counter right hand but Somelainen manages to avoid it.
Zhao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zhao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Somelainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Somelainen missing with a left hand there. Zhao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick from Zhao, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Zhao.
Somelainen scores with the left hand. Zhao knows he should have avoided that one.
Zhao moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T2#
Somelainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Somelainen as he connects with a hook.
Somelainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Somelainen doesn't seem bothered though.
Zhao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Somelainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zhao avoids the body shot from Somelainen.
Zhao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zhao throws a leg kick
and Somelainen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zhao thinking.
Somelainen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zhao had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Somelainen lands a lovely overhand right.
Good standup being displayed there by Somelainen as he connects with a hook.
Somelainen avoids the head kick by Zhao.
Zhao misses the shot to the body.
Somelainen misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Zhao gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Somelainen.
Somelainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zhao misses with some punches.
Somelainen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zhao avoids it.
Somelainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zhao blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Zhao - that landed with a thud.
Zhao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Somelainens head.
Somelainen blocks an uppercut.
Zhao scores with a shoulder strike.
Zhao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Somelainen tries to land a knee to the head but Zhao blocks with his arms.
Zhao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Somelainen fails to land.
Somelainen has a couple of punches blocked by Zhao.
Zhao working aggressively here.
Zhao throws a punch but it's blocked by Somelainen.
Zhao misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhao avoiding damage as Somelainen throws knees to the body.
#T4#
Zhao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhao tries a body shot but Somelainen blocks it.
Somelainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zhao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Somelainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhao avoiding damage as Somelainen throws knees to the body.
Zhao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhao is working Somelainen over against the cage.
Zhao misses with some punches.
Zhao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Somelainen's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhao.
Somelainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhao swings wildly with an uppercut but Somelainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhao.
Zhao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zhao works on Somelainen's body with a couple of short punches.
Somelainen throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jian Zhao will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Somelainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Zhao counters with a quick kick to the body but Somelainen blocks it.
Somelainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhao.
Somelainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Somelainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zhao's head.
Somelainen lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhao. Somelainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A head kick misses from Somelainen.
Somelainen checks a low kick from Zhao.
Zhao tries a low kick but Somelainen avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao throws a body punch but Somelainen moves out of range.
Zhao avoids the body shot from Somelainen.
#CL#
Zhao clinches up against the cage.
Somelainen blocks an uppercut.
Zhao misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Zhao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Somelainen.
Somelainen scores with a shot to the side of Zhao's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Somelainen.
Somelainen tries to land knees in the clinch but Zhao avoids the damage to the body.
Somelainen lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhao.
A short right from Somelainen.
Zhao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Somelainen missing with knees to the body.
Zhao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zhao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Somelainen backwards.
Zhao blocking some punches.
Zhao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Somelainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhao's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Zhao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Somelainen tries to land a knee to the head but Zhao blocks with his arms.
Zhao works on Somelainen's body with a couple of short punches.
Zhao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Somelainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Somelainen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zhao has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zhao swings wildly with an uppercut but Somelainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhao pushes Somelainen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Zhao fails to land.
Somelainen misses with a knee strike.
Zhao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zhao blocks an uppercut.
Somelainen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hook to the body lands for Zhao.
Somelainen blocks an uppercut.
Zhao blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Somelainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Somelainen blocking some punches.
Zhao swings wildly with an uppercut but Somelainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jian Zhao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zhao blocks a body shot from Somelainen.
A shot in the inside from Zhao.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Somelainen.
Zhao tries a body shot but Somelainen blocks it.
Zhao lands an uppercut.
Zhao blocks an uppercut.
Somelainen tries to throw a body punch but Zhao avoids it by throwing Somelainen back against the cage.
Zhao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zhao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zhao misses with the head strike.
Somelainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Somelainen throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Zhao.
#T4#
Zhao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Somelainen.
Somelainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhao.
Somelainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Somelainen prevents a body shot from Zhao.
Somelainen working aggressively here.
Zhao lands a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zhao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Somelainen backwards.
Somelainen pushes Zhao back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Somelainen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zhao.
Zhao lands a nice shot to the body.
Somelainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zhao backwards.
Zhao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Somelainen misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Zhao.
Somelainen is breathing heavily.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhao tries to throw a body punch but Somelainen avoids it by throwing Zhao back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jian Zhao will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Zhao looks to land a combination but Somelainen avoids it well.
Somelainen delivers a nice body kick.
Somelainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zhao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Somelainen.
Zhao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Somelainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zhao circles away quickly and effectively.
Somelainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhao is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Zhao as he connects with a hook.
Zhao with a jab.#ROC#Somelainen is rocked!
Somelainen glances at the clock... BAM! Zhao nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Somelainen crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Somelainen is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jian Zhao!
Jian Zhao seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
BB 80 McWrestler vs Magomedov
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Somelainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brunswick Jr stuns Somelainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brunswick Jr lands a body shot.
Good shot there by Brunswick Jr.
Somelainen lands a jab to the nose.
Brunswick Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Somelainen moves away.
Somelainen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Brunswick Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Somelainen avoids the head kick by Brunswick Jr.
Somelainen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Somelainen thuds his right hand into Brunswick Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brunswick Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Somelainen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunswick Jr misses with a looping right.
Brunswick Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Somelainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Somelainen throws a counter high kick but Brunswick Jr was just alert enough to avoid it.
Somelainen throws out a powerful jab.
Somelainen lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Somelainen throws a lazy head kick
enabling Brunswick Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brunswick Jr!
Brunswick Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Somelainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brunswick Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Somelainen works Brunswick Jr's body with a nice hook.
A slow jab from Somelainen misses its intended target.
Somelainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brunswick Jr slips a straight right by Somelainen.
We've been hearing reports that Somelainen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Somelainen slips under a jab from Brunswick Jr.
Somelainen jabs at Brunswick Jr's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Somelainen misses the target.
Brunswick Jr raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Somelainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brunswick Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Brunswick Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Somelainen scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brunswick Jr slips a jab and a cross from Somelainen.
Somelainen throws a body punch but Brunswick Jr moves out of range.
Somelainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Brunswick Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Somelainen.
A combination from Somelainen does no damage. #T2#
Somelainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Somelainen throws a lazy head kick
enabling Brunswick Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Somelainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brunswick Jr.
Somelainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brunswick Jr tries to bum rush Somelainen with a series of wild strikes but Somelainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Somelainen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Somelainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brunswick Jr moves away.
Somelainen staying out of range there.
Brunswick Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brunswick Jr looks to land a right hand but Somelainen moved out of range.
Somelainen throws a big shot that misses.
Brunswick Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Somelainen lands a jab to the nose.
Brunswick Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Somelainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Somelainen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brunswick Jr.
Somelainen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Somelainen cracks Brunswick Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Somelainen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Somelainen throws a body kick that misses.
Somelainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Brunswick Jr blocks a head kick by Somelainen.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brunswick Jr - that will leave a mark!
Somelainen ducks under a wild hook from Brunswick Jr.
Somelainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brunswick Jr.
Somelainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Somelainen misses with a body shot.
Brunswick Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Somelainen throws a looping overhand right but Brunswick Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Brunswick Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brunswick Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Somelainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Somelainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Somelainen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Somelainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brunswick Jr stalks Somelainen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Somelainen's face. Somelainen staggers backwards, shaken.#T4#
Brunswick Jr with a nice calf kick.
Somelainen throws a head kick that misses
and Brunswick Jr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Somelainen really felt that one!
Brunswick Jr 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.
Somelainen misses with a hook
and Brunswick Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brunswick Jr takes a swing at Somelainen's ribcage but misses.
Somelainen throws a head kick but Brunswick Jr moves out of range.
Somelainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Somelainen connects with a leg kick.
Brunswick Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Somelainen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Brunswick Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Somelainen throws a head kick but Brunswick Jr moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Somelainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brunswick Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Somelainen's sensitive parts.
Somelainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauli Somelainen dominated that round.
That's time! Somelainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Brunswick Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brunswick Jr tries to move into range but Somelainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Somelainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Somelainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunswick Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Somelainen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brunswick Jr. Somelainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Somelainen.
Brunswick Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brunswick Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Somelainen's head backwards.
Brunswick Jr takes a swing at Somelainen's ribcage but misses.
Somelainen feints and then cracks Brunswick Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brunswick Jr down.
Sauli Somelainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somelainen throws a solid leg kick but Brunswick Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Somelainen.
Somelainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brunswick Jr on the side of the head.
Brunswick Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick from Somelainen lands but Brunswick Jr takes it in his stride.
Sauli Somelainen is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Brunswick Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Somelainen manages to avoid it.
Brunswick Jr misses with an uppercut
and Somelainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Somelainen staying out of range there.
Brunswick Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Somelainen throws a lazy right hand but Brunswick Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Brunswick Jr misses.
Somelainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Somelainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Somelainen looks to land a right hand but Brunswick Jr moved out of range.
Brunswick Jr throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Somelainen.
Brunswick Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Somelainen counter with a right hand.
Brunswick Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Somelainen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brunswick Jr scores with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Somelainen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brunswick Jr.
Somelainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Somelainen defending well as Brunswick Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Somelainen thuds his right hand into Brunswick Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Somelainen throws a head kick but Brunswick Jr moves out of range.
Brunswick Jr misses with a right hand
and Somelainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Brunswick Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brunswick Jr misses with a hook
letting Somelainen counter with a right hand.
Somelainen misses with a head kick.
Somelainen scores with a hook to the body. Brunswick Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brunswick Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Somelainen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brunswick Jr loads up on a big right hand but Somelainen slips the punch.#CL2#
Brunswick Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brunswick Jr tries a body shot but Somelainen blocks it.
Somelainen working aggressively here.
Somelainen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brunswick Jr or not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Somelainen pushes Brunswick Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Brunswick Jr.
#T3#
Somelainen throws a head punch that misses.
Brunswick Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Somelainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Somelainen lands an uppercut.
Somelainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brunswick Jr can do to turn this around?
Somelainen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Somelainen controls his hands.
Somelainen looking to throw knees to the head but Brunswick Jr is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Brunswick Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Somelainen throws a sloppy head kick and Brunswick Jr moves out of range easily.
Brunswick Jr throws out a counter right but Somelainen avoids it with no problem.
Somelainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brunswick Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Somelainen.
Somelainen scores with a shot to the body.
Brunswick Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Somelainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Brunswick Jr.
Somelainen throws a head kick but Brunswick Jr moves out of range.
Brunswick Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Somelainen connects with a body shot.#T4#
Brunswick Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good work by Somelainen as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Somelainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brunswick Jr tests Somelainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Somelainen.
Somelainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Somelainen moves out of range of the body kick from Brunswick Jr.
It looked like Somelainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brunswick Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Somelainen.
It looked like Somelainen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr avoids the head kick by Somelainen.
Brunswick Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Brunswick Jr. That snapped Somelainen's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Somelainen throws a hook but Brunswick Jr blocks it.
Brunswick Jr looks to land a left hand but Somelainen moved out of range nicely.
Somelainen throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauli Somelainen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Brunswick Jr.
Somelainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Somelainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brunswick Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Somelainen throwing a counter right hand but Brunswick Jr manages to avoid it.
Somelainen slips a straight right by Brunswick Jr.
Somelainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brunswick Jr. Brunswick Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brunswick Jr tries to bum rush Somelainen with a series of wild strikes but Somelainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brunswick Jr misses with a wild combination.
Brunswick Jr misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somelainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Somelainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Brunswick Jr.
Somelainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Somelainen takes a swing at Brunswick Jr's ribcage but misses.
Somelainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brunswick Jr.#T1#
Somelainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunswick Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Somelainen.
Somelainen throws a head kick but Brunswick Jr moves out of range.
Somelainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Somelainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brunswick Jr on the side of the head.
Brunswick Jr throws a leg kick but Somelainen checks it.
A head kick misses from Somelainen.
The crowd cheers as Somelainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brunswick Jr doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Somelainen does it's job there.
Brunswick Jr throws a lazy right hand but Somelainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Brunswick Jr misses.
Brunswick Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Somelainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Somelainen lands a slapping body shot.
Brunswick Jr tests Somelainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brunswick Jr throws a leg kick
and Somelainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Somelainen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Somelainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brunswick Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Somelainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Somelainen scores with a head kick.
Somelainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Somelainen dips to his left and cracks Brunswick Jr with an uppercut!
Somelainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brunswick Jr misses with a hook. Somelainen ducked under it nicely.
Somelainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Brunswick Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brunswick Jr throws out a loose jab but Somelainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Somelainen cracks Brunswick Jr with a good jab.#T3#
A left lands for Somelainen.
Brunswick Jr moves away from the strike by Somelainen.
Somelainen ducks under a wild hook from Brunswick Jr.
Somelainen misses with a right hand
and Brunswick Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Somelainen throws a shot from downtown. Brunswick Jr moves away and avoids it.
Brunswick Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick from Brunswick Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brunswick Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brunswick Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brunswick Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Somelainen missing with a left hand there. Brunswick Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brunswick Jr throws out a counter right but Somelainen avoids it with no problem.
Brunswick Jr misses with a right hand
and Somelainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Somelainen blocks the body kick.
Brunswick Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Somelainen.#T4#
A punch combination from Somelainen misses.
Bradley Brunswick Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Somelainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brunswick Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brunswick Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Somelainen.
Brunswick Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brunswick Jr throws a fast counter high kick but Somelainen manages to duck under it in time.
Somelainen throws a big shot that misses.
Brunswick Jr misses with an uppercut
and Somelainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Somelainen catches Brunswick Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the body from Brunswick Jr misses
enabling Somelainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Brunswick Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Somelainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Somelainen misses with a straight left.
Brunswick Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Somelainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brunswick Jr throws a lazy right hand but Somelainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sauli Somelainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Somelainen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sauli Somelainen!
Sauli Somelainen thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BB 78 - Bjornsson vs Slice
Date: Oct 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Albans shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Somelainen counters with a nice body shot.
Albans takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Albans tries for a takedown but Somelainen circles away easily
and Albans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Somelainen takes one on the button.#TD#
Albans looking to score a takedown here. Somelainen is defending well but Albans drives through and ends up in Somelainen's guard.
Somelainen wants to sweep here but Albans controlling him for the moment.
Albans wants to control from the top but Somelainen keeps moving.
Somelainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Albans is one step ahead there.
Albans seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1##SUB2#
Somelainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Somelainen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Albans puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Somelainen manages to get to full guard.
Albans wants to control from the top but Somelainen keeps moving.
Somelainen keeping full guard, as Albans tries to pass.
Albans sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Albans wants to control from the top but Somelainen keeps moving.
Somelainen keeping full guard, as Albans tries to pass.
Albans forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Albans is trying to control. Somelainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Albans is looking to stall here but Somelainen recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Somelainen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Albans can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Albans wants to control from the top but Somelainen keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Albans looking to pass the guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Somelainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Albans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Somelainen pinned against the cage. Somelainen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Albans . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Albans with a poor takedown
and Somelainen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Somelainen throws a low kick but Albans moves out of range easily.
Albans keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Albans throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Somelainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Somelainen.
Albans tries to clinch there but Somelainen circles away.
Albans with a lazy takedown attempt
and Somelainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Albans throws an off balance right hand
and Somelainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Albans misses with a hook
and Somelainen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Albans thinking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Albans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Somelainen.
Albans tries to counter with a takedown but Somelainen is quick to defend against it.
Albans misses with a takedown
and Somelainen counters with a big head kick but Albans shrugs it off.
Albans scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauli Somelainen 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#
Somelainen throws a hook but Albans blocks it.
Albans drops down looking for a counter takedown but Somelainen sprawls and moves away.
A slow jab from Somelainen misses its intended target.
Albans attempts a counter takedown but Somelainen avoids it well and moves away.
Somelainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Albans slips under a jab.
Albans misses with an uppercut.
Albans fails with a takedown attempt.
Albans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albans takes a swing at Somelainen's ribcage but misses.
Somelainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Somelainen throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Albans counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Somelainen wants to improve his position but Albans is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Albans in particular looking to stall.
Albans is just content to waste time from the top position. Somelainen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1#
Albans is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Albans stands and throws Somelainen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Somelainen is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Albans tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Albans wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Somelainen, who protects the arm well. #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.#SUB#
Albans has an Americana. Somelainen didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Albans is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Albans hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Matthew Albans !
In his post fight interview, Matthew Albans started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
BB 73 - Virus vs Bjornsson
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Somelainen digs a good body shot into Hatfield's ribs.
Sauli Somelainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Somelainen throws a lazy right hand but Hatfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hatfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hatfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Somelainen.
Somelainen lunges at Hatfield with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hatfield's hand.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hatfield misses the shot to the body.
Somelainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Somelainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Hatfield's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Somelainen lands with a hook. Hatfield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A lazy left from Somelainen finds it's target.
Somelainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Somelainen.
A telegraphed right hand from Hatfield misses the target.
Hatfield missing with a left hand there. Somelainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hatfield misses with a hook. Somelainen ducked under it nicely.
Hatfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatfield loads up on a big right hand but Somelainen slips the punch.
Somelainen is looking for a counter combo.
Somelainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hatfield.
Some wild striking there from Somelainen.
#T1#
Somelainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hatfield takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Somelainen misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Somelainen.
Hatfield is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Somelainen jabs Hatfield to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hatfield lands a jab to the head.
Somelainen connects with the punch.
Somelainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatfield throws out the jab.
Somelainen jabs at Hatfield's body.
A head kick misses from Somelainen.
Somelainen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Somelainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Somelainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatfield bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Somelainen's head backwards.
Hatfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Somelainen.
Hatfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hatfield throws a right hand that misses
and Somelainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Somelainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hatfield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hatfield might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Somelainen.
Somelainen throws a lazy right hand but Hatfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Hatfield misses.
Somelainen blocks a head kick by Hatfield.
Hatfield on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Somelainen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hatfield as he avoids it easily.
Hatfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Somelainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Hatfield checks a leg kick.
Hatfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Somelainen misses with a double jab.
Hatfield throws the left hand but Somelainen avoids the punch easily.
Hatfield takes a swing at Somelainen's ribcage but misses.
Somelainen ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Somelainen scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Somelainen misses with an uppercut. Hatfield saw that one coming.
Somelainen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hatfield looks to throw the jab but Somelainen is out of range.
A jab from Somelainen misses.
Somelainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Hatfield off the cage and back into range.
Hatfield connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Somelainen momentarily.
Somelainen throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot by Somelainen.
Jab, jab by Somelainen - just one landing.
Somelainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hatfield closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Somelainen lunges at Hatfield with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hatfield's hand.
Hatfield displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Somelainen.
Hatfield walks into a straight right hand from Somelainen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somelainen misses with an uppercut. Hatfield saw that one coming.#T4#
Hatfield throws a hook but Somelainen avoids it easily.
Somelainen misses with an uppercut
and Hatfield counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Somelainen finds it's target.
Hatfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Somelainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hatfield throws a jab when Somelainen was well out of range.#CL#
Hatfield tries to keep at a distance but Somelainen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hatfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hatfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Somelainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Somelainen.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hatfield.
Hatfield tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Somelainen is trying to drag Hatfield to the mat but Hatfield just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauli Somelainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Somelainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Hatfield manages to break the clinch.
Somelainen misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauli Somelainen 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#
Hatfield walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Somelainen throws a jab when Hatfield was well out of range.
Hatfield looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Somelainen moves away from the strike by Hatfield.
Somelainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Somelainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hatfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Somelainen tries to land a leg kick but Hatfield saw it coming and moves away.
Somelainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Somelainen tries to clinch up but Hatfield circles away and keeps his distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Somelainen.
Somelainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Hatfield circles away.
Hatfield let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield lands a really nice looking cross but Somelainen seems unphased.
Hatfield throws a hook to the side of Somelainen's head but Somelainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Somelainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hatfield checks a leg kick nicely.
Somelainen throws a series of strikes that have Hatfield backpedaling.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hatfield stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Somelainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Somelainen throws a right hand that misses
and Hatfield makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Somelainen moves away from the strike by Hatfield.
Hatfield misses with a straight right.
Somelainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Somelainen throws a right and a left that Hatfield avoids nicely.
Hatfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hatfield uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Somelainen has time to react.
Hatfield tests Somelainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#Somelainen is rocked!
Somelainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh Somelainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hatfield misses with a hook. Somelainen ducked under it nicely.
Somelainen walks straight into a right hand from Hatfield - that's dropped him! Hatfield jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Somelainen from any more punishment! Somelainen complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Riley Hatfield!
An out of breath Riley Hatfield thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
BB 70 - White vs Adam 2
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Land avoids the head kick by Somelainen.
Land 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.
Somelainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Land takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Somelainen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Land manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Somelainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Land is keeping the position for now.
Somelainen preventing the sweep.
Somelainen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Land's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Land had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Somelainen defends it easily.
Somelainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Somelainen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Land really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Somelainen stopping the sweep attempt from Land.#T1#
Somelainen landing some decent shots from guard.
Somelainen is in close to Land's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Somelainen passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Somelainen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Land defends it well.
Land blocking the ground and pound attempt from Somelainen.
Land tries to get to full guard but Somelainen has control of the leg.
Land gets full guard.
Land is pulling down on Somelainen's head. It's preventing any offense from Somelainen, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Land is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Somelainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Somelainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Somelainen stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Land has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Somelainen manages to get his head free but now Land has transitioned to an armbar! Somelainen grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Land! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zee Land!
A very excited looking Zee Land made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BB 65 - Hawk vs Man 2
Date: Aug 09, 2022 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Somelainen misses its intended target.
Moyles lands a slapping body shot.
Moyles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moyles throws an off balance right hand
and Somelainen counters with a thumping low kick.
Somelainen throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheers as Moyles lands an impressive looking overhand right. Somelainen doesn't seem phased though.
Somelainen takes one to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Somelainen.
Somelainen misses with an uppercut. Moyles saw that one coming.
Somelainen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Moyles loads up on a big right hand but Somelainen slips the punch.
Somelainen is looking to clinch.
Moyles throws out a loose jab but Somelainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Somelainen moves out of range as Moyles strikes.#TD#
Somelainen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've been hearing that Somelainen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Moyles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Somelainen is one step ahead there.
Somelainen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Moyles is looking to sweep but instead, Somelainen has passed into half guard.
Somelainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Somelainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Somelainen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Moyles trying to hold on to Somelainen's head to control him but Somelainen postures up.
Moyles is trying to stand up here but Somelainen is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Somelainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moyles is in trouble now - Somelainen has advanced to mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Somelainen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#T3#
Moyles wants to hold on but Somelainen pushes him away.
Moyles is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Moyles looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Moyles is working to get back to half guard.
Moyles wants to hold on but Somelainen pushes him away.
Moyles is desperately trying to improve his position but Somelainen has a good base and remains in mount.
Moyles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Somelainen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Moyles tries to lock up and control but Somelainen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Somelainen breaks from Moyles's wrist control and lands an elbow. #CUT#It looks like Mike Moyles has been cut.
Somelainen with good strikes from the mount here!#CUT#That has opened up Mike Moyles's cut even more.
Somelainen with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#Moyles is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Mike Moyles's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike Moyles's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sauli Somelainen!
A very excited looking Sauli Somelainen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BB 58 - White vs Tavares
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Somelainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Somelainen scores with a kick to the body.
Somelainen blocks a jab.
Somelainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Somelainen tries to work over Jack's front leg with a kick but Jack checks it.
Jack stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Somelainen.
Jack scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Somelainen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Somelainen duly obliges.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jack. Somelainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jack stuffs the takedown attempt from Somelainen. Somelainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack misses with a looping right.
Somelainen lands a nice hook to Jack's body. Jack takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Somelainen wants to slow Jack down by chopping away at his legs.
Jack misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Somelainen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jack has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Somelainen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Somelainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Somelainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jack.
Jack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Somelainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Somelainen throws an off balance right hand
and Jack counters with an inside leg kick.
Somelainen throws a right hand that misses
and Jack counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Somelainen connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Somelainen.
Somelainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice cross by Jack.
A head kick misses from Somelainen.
Somelainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jack has time to react.
Somelainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Somelainen takes one to the chin there.
Jack throws a low kick but Somelainen moves out of range easily.
Somelainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jack.
Somelainen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Somelainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Somelainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somelainen staying out of range there.
Somelainen misses the jab.
Somelainen slips under a jab.#T2#
Jack's jab looks to have found its range, popping Somelainen under the eye.
A leg kick checked by Jack.
Somelainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Somelainen drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jack bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Somelainen's guard. #REVR#
Somelainen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jack puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Somelainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Somelainen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jack's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jack's back!
Somelainen thows a strike but Jack uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Jack as he ends up in Somelainen 's guard!
Somelainen working a defensive guard but Jack passes into half guard.
Somelainen wants to improve his position but Jack is controlling well.
Somelainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Somelainen looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
Somelainen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jack pulls his head out easily.
Somelainen wants to control but Jack is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jack controlling the action here.
Somelainen is looking for a sweep. Jack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Somelainen is looking to control Jack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Somelainen avoid being mounted?
Somelainen wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jack takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jack continues to stall.
Somelainen is trying to maintain the position but Jack is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jack scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mustang Jack dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jack sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Somelainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Somelainen swings for the body but Jack moves out of range.
Jack misses with a body kick.
Somelainen slips under a jab from Jack.
Jack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Somelainen.
Somelainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jack throws a good cross that connects.
Somelainen throws a big shot that misses.
Somelainen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Somelainen avoids the body shot from Jack.
A low kick from Somelainen is predictable there
and Somelainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Somelainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Somelainen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jack on the side of the head.
Jack throws out a loose jab but Somelainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jack tries to work over Somelainen's front leg with a kick but Somelainen checks it.
Jack just misses with a punch to the body.
Jack lands with a kick to the temple. Somelainen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Jack 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Somelainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Somelainen scores with a nice right hand.
A big right from Jack misses.
Somelainen misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Somelainen drives through with a takedown into Jack's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jack utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Somelainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Somelainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Somelainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Somelainen postures up in Jack's guard and throws a big left but Jack blocks it.
Mustang Jack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Somelainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Somelainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Somelainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jack works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Somelainen is in close to Jack's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Somelainen throwing strikes but missing.
Jack wants to sweep here but Somelainen controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Somelainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jack pulls Somelainen in close to prevent any damage.
Somelainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Somelainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Somelainen throwing strikes from guard but Jack blocks nicely.
Somelainen throws a strike but Jack rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Somelainen working a defensive guard but Jack manages to pass into side control anyway.
Somelainen is looking for a sweep.
Jack tries to advance to mount but Somelainen denies him.
Jack working away.
Jack tries to advance to mount but can't.
Somelainen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jack's best efforts.
Somelainen gets full guard.#SUB2#
Somelainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jack controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4##SUB2#
Somelainen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jack is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Somelainen.
Somelainen is looking to regain half guard here but Jack keeps moving and retains side control.
Jack taking a breather here.
Somelainen sneaks back into half guard.
Somelainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jack is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sauli Somelainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jack enables Somelainen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jack manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Somelainen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jack controls Somelainen momentarily but Somelainen frees himself.
Somelainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jack works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Somelainen throws a big right hand that misses. #ES#
Jack has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Somelainen is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Somelainen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Somelainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Somelainen coming out on top.
Jack tries to score with a low kick but Somelainen moves his leg out of the way.
Sauli Somelainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Somelainen lands with a good body shot.
Somelainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jack has time to react.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jack.
Jack misses with a body kick.
Jack misses with a hook.
Jack misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jack blocks a jab.
Jack is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Somelainen fails with the takedown.
Jack misses the jab.
Jack blocks a head kick by Somelainen.
Jack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Somelainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jack at a distance.
The fighters circling - Somelainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Jack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Somelainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Jack with the inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Somelainen. Jack does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Somelainen checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Somelainen is predictable there
enabling Jack to counter with a crisp jab.
Jack swings for the body but Somelainen moves out of range.
Jack drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mustang Jack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jack misses with a hook
and Somelainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Somelainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jack is just out of range.
Somelainen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jack but Jack pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mustang Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauli Somelainen.
Jack lands with an uppercut that bounces Somelainen off the cage and back into range.
Jack moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Somelainen throws a leg kick but Jack moved away.
Somelainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jack takes one on the button.
Somelainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick from Somelainen misses. #T3#
Somelainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Somelainen.
Somelainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Somelainen throws a right hand that Jack ducks under and follows up with a left that Jack also avoids with ease.
Jack scores with a three punch combo!
Somelainen connects with an inside leg kick.
Somelainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mustang Jack is winning the standup battle so far.
Somelainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jack misses the shot to the body.
Somelainen 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.
Jack throws a body punch but Somelainen moves out of range.
Somelainen lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Jack as he checks the leg kick.
Jack quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Somelainen misses with a body shot.
Somelainen avoids the body shot from Jack.
Somelainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jack.
#T4#
Somelainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jack checks it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jack.
Jack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Somelainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Somelainen slips a straight right by Jack.
Somelainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Somelainen misses with a head kick.
Somelainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jack to counter with a crisp jab.
Jack with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Somelainen to score with a decent uppercut.
Jack scores with a jab.
Jack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Jack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jack avoids the body shot from Somelainen.
Somelainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Jack lands.
Somelainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jack is able to avoid easily.
Jack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Somelainen.
Somelainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mustang Jack.
Well Jack has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Mustang Jack!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Mustang Jack!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Mustang Jack!
Mustang Jack wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
BB 52 - Wright vs Yrkje
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Hatfield misses the shot to the body.
Somelainen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hatfield under the eye.
Somelainen throws a hook to the side of Hatfield's head but Hatfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Somelainen backing away here, and Hatfield unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hatfield walks into a straight right hand from Somelainen.
Somelainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Somelainen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hatfield connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Somelainen scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Somelainen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hatfield quickly recovers to half guard.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet.
#ES2#
Hatfield kicks off Somelainen and gets to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hatfield throws a leg kick but Somelainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Somelainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Somelainen.
Somelainen tries to score with a low kick but Hatfield moves his leg out of the way.
Somelainen blocks a jab.
Somelainen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Somelainen.
Hatfield looks to land a right hand but Somelainen moved out of range.
Somelainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hatfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Somelainen is looking to chop away at Hatfield's legs. #T1#
Somelainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Somelainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hatfield takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hatfield works the jab nicely.
Somelainen works Hatfield's body with a nice hook.
Somelainen throws a sloppy head kick and Hatfield moves out of range easily.
Somelainen tried to score with a low kick but Hatfield checks it.
Hatfield takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Somelainen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hatfield as he avoids it easily.
Hatfield cracks Somelainen with an open hand slap.
Hatfield moves into range and connects with a jab.
Somelainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hatfield connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Somelainen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Somelainen.
Somelainen misses with a head kick.
Somelainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Somelainen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hatfield sprawls and moves away.
Somelainen scores with a nice head shot.
Hatfield misses the jab.
A jab from Hatfield misses.
Hatfield gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Somelainen.#T2#
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Somelainen swings for the body but Hatfield moves out of range.
Hatfield sizes up Somelainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hatfield connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hatfield throws a big shot that misses.
Hatfield throws a right hand that Somelainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Somelainen also avoids with ease.
Somelainen tries to counter with a takedown but Hatfield is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Somelainen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Somelainen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hatfield's guard.
Somelainen is nestled in close to Hatfield, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Somelainen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Somelainen is working for a kimura but Hatfield is defending it quite comfortably.
Somelainen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hatfield looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Somelainen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Somelainen lands strikes from half guard.
Hatfield looks like he's trying to stand up.
Somelainen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Somelainen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hatfield reverses the position - he's now on top in Somelainen's guard. #SUB#
Somelainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hatfield wanted to stand there but Somelainen had control of the position.
Somelainen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hatfield has passed into side control.
#T4#
Somelainen is looking for a sweep.
Somelainen trying to control but Hatfield flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Hatfield is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hatfield not allowing Somelainen to control his hands.
Hatfield slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hatfield has the hooks in. Somelainen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Somelainen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU2#
Hatfield gets back to his feet - a bit of a stange decision given the position he was in.
Somelainen walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatfield cracks a nice hook into Somelainen's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Riley Hatfield will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Somelainen.
Hatfield pushes Somelainen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Somelainen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Somelainen working the ground and pound.
Hatfield is trying to buck Somelainen off.
Somelainen is working Hatfield over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet.
Somelainen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hatfield down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hatfield wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield tries to buck Somelainen off but Somelainen is having none of it.
Hatfield takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Somelainen prevents Hatfield from escaping the position.#T1##SUB#
Somelainen is trying to get an arm triangle but Hatfield is defending well.
Somelainen scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Somelainen working the head and body with strikes.
Somelainen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hatfield some visible discomfort.
Hatfield is trying to buck Somelainen off.#SUB#
Somelainen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Somelainen prevents Hatfield from escaping the position.
Somelainen landing strikes.
Somelainen scoring with punches from side control.
Hatfield tries to escape but Somelainen is in control. #T2#
Somelainen cracks Hatfield with a big elbow.
Hatfield on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hatfield on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hatfield pushes Somelainen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Somelainen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Somelainen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet.
Somelainen working the head and body with strikes.
Hatfield taking a bit of punishment here - Somelainen scoring with strikes.
Somelainen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hatfield some visible discomfort.
#SUB#
Somelainen tries for a kimura but Hatfield is defending well.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet but Somelainen drags him back down.
Somelainen scoring with punches and elbows.
Hatfield is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Somelainen scoring with punches and elbows.
Somelainen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Somelainen scores with punches from side control.
Hatfield is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Somelainen working the head and body with strikes.
Somelainen lands some shots froms side control.
Somelainen prevents Hatfield from escaping the position.
Somelainen working the head with strikes.
Hatfield on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Somelainen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hatfield takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Somelainen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hatfield pushes Somelainen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Somelainen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Somelainen scoring with punches from side control. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somelainen working the body and head with strikes.
Somelainen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hatfield is trying to buck Somelainen off.
Somelainen lands some shots froms side control.
Somelainen grinds an elbow into Hatfield's temple.
Hatfield is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Somelainen is controlling him well.
Somelainen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hatfield wants to get back to his feet.
Hatfield takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hatfield is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Somelainen cracks Hatfield with a big right hand but Hatfield just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#ROC#Hatfield is rocked!
We've been hearing that Somelainen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Somelainen cracks Hatfield with a big right hand but Hatfield just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hatfield is still in real trouble! Can Somelainen finish him?
Somelainen in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Hatfield looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Somelainen turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sauli Somelainen!
Sauli Somelainen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
BB 46 - McWrestler vs Man
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Somelainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pavlek.
Somelainen tries to clinch there but Pavlek circles away.
Somelainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pavlek's head backwards.
Somelainen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pavlek to score with a decent uppercut.
Somelainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Pavlek off the cage and back into range.
Somelainen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pavlek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Somelainen.
Pavlek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pavlek scores with the left hand. Somelainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Somelainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pavlek can pounce on him.
Pavlek takes a swing at Somelainen's ribcage but misses.
Pavlek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Somelainen misses with a body shot.
Pavlek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Somelainen.
Pavlek ducks under a wild hook from Somelainen.
A swing and a miss from Somelainen.
Pavlek is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Pavlek rushes Somelainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pavlek pushes Somelainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pavlek has a couple of punches blocked by Somelainen.
#BC2#
Somelainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Somelainen misses with a right hand
and Pavlek counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Somelainen thinking.
Pavlek avoids the head kick by Somelainen.
Somelainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Pavlek throws a body shot but no joy.
Somelainen feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Pavlek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Somelainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pavlek has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pavlek there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pavlek does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pavlek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Somelainen stuns Pavlek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Somelainen misses with a straight left.
Pavlek scores with a hook.
Somelainen misses with the combination.
Pavlek connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice straight punches there by Somelainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Somelainen.
Somelainen connects with a jab.
Pavlek scores with a sloppy right hand. Somelainen should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Somelainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pavlek moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for Somelainen with that takedown attempt.
Pavlek tries to close the distance and clinch but Somelainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Somelainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Somelainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pavlek counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Pavlek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Somelainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pavlek pushes Somelainen away with a front kick.
Pavlek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Somelainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Somelainen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pavlek misses with a looping right.
Somelainen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pavlek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pavlek just misses with a punch to the body.
Pavlek moves forwards but Somelainen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pavlek swinging wildly here.
Somelainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Somelainen misses with a straight left.
Somelainen connects with a single shot there.
Somelainen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Somelainen avoids a kick to the body.
Somelainen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Somelainen walks into a left hand.
Pavlek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Somelainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Pavlek.
Somelainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Pavlek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pavlek connects with a jab.
Pavlek tries to clinch but Somelainen moves away
and Somelainen counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Somelainen throws an overhand right that lands on Pavlek's shoulder, as Pavlek tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Somelainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Somelainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pavlek's head.
Somelainen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Somelainen.
Pavlek throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlek taking some punishment here, with Somelainen in his half guard.
Somelainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Somelainen winds up and cracks Pavlek with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Somelainen working over Pavlek with some ground and pound. Pavlek looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Somelainen is nestled in close to Pavlek, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Somelainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Somelainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Somelainen there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pavlek wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Somelainen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Somelainen working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Somelainen slips a nice elbow through Pavlek's hands, connecting with Pavlek's forehead.
Somelainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pavlek looks like he's trying to stand up.
Somelainen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pavlek won't allow Somelainen to pass to mount.
Somelainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Somelainen.
Somelainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Somelainen lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Somelainen is thwarting Pavlek's attempts to control the position.
Pavlek is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Somelainen with the ground and pound but Pavlek uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sauli Somelainen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Somelainen gets a clinch.
Pavlek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Somelainen.
Pavlek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pavlek swings wildly with an uppercut but Somelainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Somelainen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pavlek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Somelainen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Somelainen takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Somelainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Somelainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Somelainen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Somelainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pavlek missing with a left hand there. Somelainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pavlek moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pavlek takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pavlek avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Somelainen looks to land a right hand but Pavlek moved out of range.
Pavlek lands with a good body shot.
Somelainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Pavlek is just out of range.
Pavlek lands a head shot.#T1#
Pavlek just misses with a punch to the body.
Somelainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pavlek moves away.
Somelainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jakov Pavlek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Somelainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pavlek was well out of range. Poor timing from Somelainen.#CL#
Pavlek has Somelainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Pavlek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Somelainens head.
Pavlek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Somelainen lands a nice uppercut.
Pavlek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pavlek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Somelainen misses with some punches.
#BC#
Pavlek breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Pavlek moves into the clinch successfully.
Pavlek can't find room to land a body shot as Somelainen controls the action.
Pavlek is working Somelainen over against the cage.
A short right from Somelainen on the inside.
Pavlek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Somelainen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Somelainen has hold of one of Pavlek's legs. Pavlek is fighting the takedown attempt but Somelainen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Pavlek has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Somelainen has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
A short uppercut from Pavlek.
Somelainen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pavlek pulls his leg out and moves away.
Somelainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Somelainen tries to clinch but Pavlek moves out of range.
It looked like Pavlek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Somelainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pavlek.
Somelainen misses with a straight left.
Pavlek connects with a looping right hand.
Pavlek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Somelainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Somelainen! But no joy.
Somelainen works the jab nicely.
Pavlek throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pavlek tries to clinch there but Somelainen circles away.
Pavlek looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Somelainen checks a low kick from Pavlek.
Pavlek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Somelainen.
Pavlek just misses with a punch to the body.
Pavlek on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Somelainen. Somelainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Pavlek throws a hook but Somelainen blocks it.#T3#
Somelainen moves out of range of the body kick from Pavlek.
Jakov Pavlek is winning the standup battle so far.
Somelainen misses with a leg kick
and Pavlek counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Somelainen checks the leg kick.
Somelainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pavlek.#CL2#
Somelainen clinches.
Pavlek tries to circle away but Somelainen has him pinned against the cage.
Pavlek misses with an elbow over the top.
Pavlek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Somelainen. #BC2#
Somelainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pavlek slaps away a takedown attempt from Somelainen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jakov Pavlek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauli Somelainen.
Somelainen throws a lazy right hand but Pavlek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Somelainen throws the left hand but Pavlek avoids the punch easily.
Pavlek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Somelainen shoots in looking for a takedown. Pavlek tries to sprawl out of it but Somelainen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pavlek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Somelainen tries to clinch up but Pavlek circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
A jab from Pavlek misses.
Pavlek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Somelainen.
Somelainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pavlek.
Pavlek throws a body shot but no joy.
Somelainen throws a series of punches but Pavlek moves out of range.
Somelainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Pavlek darts in and clinches Somelainen up 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!
Somelainen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Pavlek on the inside.
Pavlek blocking some punches.
Pavlek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pavlek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pavlek takes a shot to the head.
Somelainen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pavlek is defending well.#BC2#
Somelainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Somelainen digs a good body shot into Pavlek's ribs.
Somelainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pavlek in his tracks.
Somelainen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice defenses there by Somelainen.
Somelainen feints the counter takedown.
Somelainen ducks under a wild hook from Pavlek.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakov Pavlek dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pavlek thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Somelainen if he has to take too many more of those.
Pavlek throws a combination that misses
and Somelainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick from Pavlek lands but Somelainen takes it in his stride.
Somelainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pavlek.
Pavlek scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Somelainen moves out of range as Pavlek strikes.
Pavlek defending well as Somelainen loads up on a big left hand.
Somelainen misses with a looping right.
Somelainen misses with a straight right.
Pavlek has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Somelainen.
Pavlek missing with a left hand there. Somelainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pavlek misses with a hook.
Somelainen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pavlek checks it well.
Pavlek loads up on a big right hand but Somelainen slips the punch.
Somelainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Pavlek.#CL#
Pavlek rushes Somelainen and presses him up against the cage.
Pavlek scores with a hook to the body.
Somelainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Somelainen blocks an elbow strike from Pavlek.
#T1##BC#
Pavlek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sauli Somelainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Somelainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pavlek scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pavlek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Somelainen lands a jab to the nose.
Pavlek throws a nice looking combination but Somelainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Somelainen walks into a stiff left hand from Pavlek.#TD2#
Somelainen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pavlek is trying to defend but Somelainen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pavlek pushes Somelainen off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Somelainen slips a jab from Pavlek.
Somelainen defending well as Pavlek loads up on a big left hand.
Somelainen throws a hook but Pavlek blocks it.
Somelainen misses with a straight right.
Somelainen walks into a stiff left hand from Pavlek.
Pavlek throws a hook but Somelainen avoids it easily.
Pavlek scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2#
Pavlek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pavlek checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pavlek moves out of range of the strikes.
Pavlek slips under a jab.
Pavlek moves away from the strike by Somelainen.
Somelainen avoids the body shot from Pavlek.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Somelainen! But no joy.
Pavlek blocks a head kick by Somelainen.
An inside leg kick from Somelainen misses.
Pavlek swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Somelainen misses with a wild body shot.
Pavlek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Somelainen throws an overhand right that lands on Pavlek's shoulder, as Pavlek tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Pavlek.
Pavlek scores with a jab to the jaw.
Somelainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Somelainen tries a low kick but Pavlek avoids it.
Pavlek misses with an uppercut.
Pavlek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pavlek thumps Somelainen with a low kick.#T3#
Pavlek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Somelainen.
Somelainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pavlek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Somelainen throws out the jab.
Pavlek swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pavlek lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pavlek lands a jab to the nose.
Pavlek scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Somelainen clinches.
Somelainen blocking some punches.
Somelainen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pavlek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pavlek tries to work over Somelainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Pavlek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Somelainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pavlek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pavlek lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pavlek lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pavlek throws a hook but Somelainen blocks it.
A big left from Somelainen misses.
Somelainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Somelainen throws a jab when Pavlek was well out of range.#T4#
Pavlek throws a lazy right hand but Somelainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Somelainen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pavlek.
Pavlek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Somelainen fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Pavlek rushes Somelainen and presses him up against the cage.
Pavlek prevents a body shot from Somelainen.
Pavlek works on Somelainen's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Pavlek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pavlek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Pavlek.
Pavlek thuds his right hand into Somelainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jakov Pavlek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pavlek connects with a good right hand that stumbles Somelainen. Somelainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Somelainen lands a head kick. Pavlek smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pavlek throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Somelainen on the side of the head.
Pavlek checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pavlek looks to land a combination but Somelainen avoids it well.
Somelainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakov Pavlek showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pavlek 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 Nard Betker scores the fight for Jakov Pavlek!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Jakov Pavlek!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Jakov Pavlek!
Jakov Pavlek wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Jakov Pavlek thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BB 40 - Obaminator vs Garbowa
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Somelainen misses with a hook. Okafor ducked under it nicely.
Somelainen blocks a jab.
Somelainen slips a straight right by Okafor.
Somelainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Somelainen misses its intended target.
Okafor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Somelainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab by Somelainen.
Okafor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Somelainen can pounce on him.
Okafor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Somelainen throws a low kick, looking for Okafor's leg but Okafor calmly moves out of range.
Somelainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice shot lands for Somelainen.
Donk. Somelainen catches Okafor right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Somelainen does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor lands with a cross.
Somelainen ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Okafor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Nice cross by Somelainen.
A slow jab from Somelainen misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okafor! But no joy.
Okafor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Okafor wants it to stay on the feet.
Somelainen tries a low kick but Okafor avoids it.
Okafor looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Somelainen throws a leg kick
and Somelainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okafor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Somelainen throws out the jab.
Somelainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Somelainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Somelainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okafor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Somelainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Okafor scrambles back to his feet.
Okafor tries to clinch up but Somelainen circles away and keeps his distance.
Okafor misses with the body kick
and Somelainen counters with a series of strikes. Okafor will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Okafor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Somelainen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Okafor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Somelainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Okafor defending well as Somelainen loads up on a big left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okafor.
Somelainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Okafor.
Okafor replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Somelainen blocks it well.
Somelainen thumps Okafor with a low kick.
Okafor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Somelainen throws out the jab.
That kick from Somelainen tenderised Okafor's leg. Okafor is trying to keep his angry face on.
A shot to the liver by Okafor. Beautiful body shot.
Somelainen stuns Okafor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Somelainen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Somelainen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Somelainen defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Okafor misses.
Sunshine Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Somelainen tries to score with a low kick but Okafor moves his leg out of the way.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Somelainen with a body shot.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Somelainen manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Somelainen.
Somelainen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T3#
Somelainen throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Somelainen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Okafor is able to avoid easily.
Okafor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okafor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Okafor wants to clinch up but Somelainen keeps it at a distance.
Somelainen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Okafor moves away from the strike by Somelainen.
Somelainen misses with an uppercut. Okafor saw that one coming.
A jab from Somelainen does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Somelainen.
Somelainen backing away here, and Okafor unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sauli Somelainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Somelainen throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
Somelainen lands a jab to the head.
Okafor's corner calls for a 1-2. Okafor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Somelainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Somelainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okafor momentarily.
Somelainen lands a jab to the nose.
Somelainen scoring well with a low kick there.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Somelainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Somelainen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Okafor defends it nicely.
A nice leg kick from Somelainen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Somelainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Somelainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Somelainen digs a good body shot into Okafor's ribs.
Somelainen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Okafor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Somelainen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okafor throws a series of punches but Somelainen avoids them all with ease.
Somelainen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Somelainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Somelainen cracks a nice hook into Okafor's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauli Somelainen 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#
Okafor throws a right hand that misses
enabling Somelainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Okafor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Somelainen misses.
Okafor throws a nice looking combination but Somelainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Somelainen avoids a kick to the body.
Good work by Okafor as he checks the leg kick.
Somelainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okafor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Somelainen finds it's way through Okafor's defenses.
Somelainen cracks Okafor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target.
Somelainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sauli Somelainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Somelainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Somelainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Okafor might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Somelainen has got the better of the exchanges.
Okafor is looking to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Somelainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okafor is trying to counter with his kicks.#TD#
Somelainen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Okafor is trying to get back to full guard.
Okafor wants to control but Somelainen is keeping busy.
Somelainen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Somelainen wants to control but Okafor is keeping him busy.
Okafor is trying to maintain the position but Somelainen is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Somelainen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Okafor wants to control but Somelainen passes into side.
Okafor is trying to improve his position.
Okafor struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Somelainen trying to control the position but Okafor is working away. #T3#
Okafor is looking to reverse the position.
Somelainen cracks Okafor with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Okafor wants to control but Somelainen postures up.#SUB#
Somelainen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Okafor, who protects the arm well.
Somelainen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Somelainen scoring with punches from side control.
Somelainen cracks Okafor with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Somelainen grinds an elbow into Okafor's temple.
You can see the frustration on Okafor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Somelainen trying to control the action but Okafor is working from the bottom.
Okafor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sauli Somelainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Somelainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okafor keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauli Somelainen dominated that second round.
That's time! Somelainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Somelainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Somelainen.
Somelainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Somelainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor.
Somelainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okafor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Okafor scores with a nice right hand.
Okafor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Somelainen momentarily.
Somelainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Somelainen checks a leg kick.
Somelainen avoids the head kick by Okafor.
Somelainen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Okafor's hands.
Somelainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okafor can do to turn this around?
Okafor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Somelainen.
Some bone on bone action there as Okafor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Okafor takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Somelainen.#T1#
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Somelainen.
A little jabbing left from Okafor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Somelainen.
Somelainen slips a straight right by Okafor.
Somelainen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Okafor misses with a looping left.
Okafor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Somelainen throws a head kick but Okafor moves out of range.
Somelainen tries a low kick but Okafor avoids it.
Somelainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
Somelainen misses with a looping right.
Okafor only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Somelainen.
Somelainen swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Somelainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okafor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sunshine Okafor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Somelainen scores with a hook.
Somelainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okafor can pounce on him.
That kick from Somelainen tenderised Okafor's leg. Okafor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somelainen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Okafor defends it nicely.
A big right from Okafor misses.
Somelainen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okafor.
Okafor is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okafor.
A left hand lands to the body for Okafor.
Okafor stops a takedown attempt from Somelainen.
Somelainen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Okafor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sauli Somelainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Somelainen is trying to push Okafor away but Okafor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3##TD#
Somelainen has Okafor pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Somelainen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Okafor tumbling to the mat - Somelainen dives into Okafor's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Okafor is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Okafor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Somelainen's head.
Okafor throws a big elbow that misses.
Somelainen controls Okafor momentarily but Okafor frees himself.
Somelainen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Okafor's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Okafor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Somelainen is pushing down on Okafor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Okafor is fighting to maintain full guard but Somelainen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Somelainen slips a nice elbow through Okafor's hands, connecting with Okafor's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Somelainen lands a nice short elbow.
Somelainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Okafor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Somelainen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sauli Somelainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Somelainen, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Sauli Somelainen!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Sauli Somelainen!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Sauli Somelainen!
Sauli Somelainen wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Sauli Somelainen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BB 34 - Capellio vs Ochoa
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Somelainen. Beautiful body shot.
Somelainen with a nice calf kick.
Vernon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vernon missing with a left hand there. Somelainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vernon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Somelainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vernon misses with a body shot.
Somelainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vernon.
The crowd cheers as Somelainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vernon doesn't seem phased though.
Somelainen closes the distance and clinches up with Vernon, looking for a takedown. Somelainen pushes Vernon against the cage but Vernon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vernon throws a body shot but no joy.
Somelainen defending well as Vernon loads up on a big left hand.
Somelainen works Vernon's body with a nice hook.
Vernon blocks a jab.
Vernon misses with an uppercut.
Somelainen thinks about the counter body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vernon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vernon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vernon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Somelainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vernon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Somelainen shoots and misses
and Vernon counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Somelainen lands a slapping body shot.
Vernon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Somelainen to score with a decent uppercut.
Vernon swings for the body but Somelainen moves out of range.
Vernon misses the jab.
Somelainen throws the kick towards the body but Vernon avoids it.
Isaac Vernon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Somelainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Somelainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vernon's head backwards.
Vernon slips a straight right by Somelainen.
Vernon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Somelainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vernon.
Somelainen connects with the punch.
Somelainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vernon.
Vernon punishes Somelainen's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Somelainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Somelainen throws a chopping leg kick but Vernon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Somelainen misses with a straight right.
Vernon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Vernon looks to score with a jab to the body but Somelainen is just out of range.
Vernon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vernon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vernon ducks under a wild hook from Somelainen.
Vernon misses with a body shot
and Somelainen counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick from Somelainen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vernon connects with an inside leg kick.
Vernon throws a jab when Somelainen was well out of range.
Vernon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Somelainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Somelainen shoots in and drives through. Vernon sprawls well.
Isaac Vernon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauli Somelainen.
Vernon tries to work over Somelainen's front leg with a kick but Somelainen checks it.
Somelainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vernon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Somelainen momentarily.
Vernon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vernon feints and then cracks Somelainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Somelainen down.
Vernon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vernon thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Somelainen fails with a takedown attempt.
Somelainen lands with a right hand.
Somelainen checks a leg kick.
Somelainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Somelainen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vernon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Vernon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vernon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Vernon misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Somelainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vernon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vernon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Somelainen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice body punch from Somelainen.
Somelainen looks to land a combination but Vernon avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vernon. Somelainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Somelainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Somelainen.
Vernon misses with a shot to the body
letting Somelainen counter with a right hand. #T4#
Somelainen sizes up Vernon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Somelainen loads up on a big right hand but Vernon slips the punch.
Somelainen ducks under a wild hook from Vernon.
Somelainen lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Somelainen connects with a high kick.
Somelainen throws a lazy head kick
and Vernon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy body kick from Somelainen
and Vernon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vernon lands with an overhand left.
Somelainen slips a jab from Vernon.
Vernon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vernon. Somelainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Somelainen throws a low kick but Vernon avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Vernon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Somelainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vernon in his tracks.
Vernon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Somelainen.
Sauli Somelainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vernon throws a hook to the side of Somelainen's head but Somelainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Somelainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauli Somelainen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Somelainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vernon.
Vernon looks to land a left hand but Somelainen moved out of range nicely.
Jab by Somelainen.
Somelainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Vernon coming out on top.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vernon might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Vernon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Somelainen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vernon misses with a head kick.
Somelainen throws an off balance right hand
and Somelainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Somelainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vernon scores with a head kick. Somelainen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Somelainen connects with a jab.
Sauli Somelainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vernon throws a head kick that misses.
Somelainen throws a low kick but Vernon avoids it.
Somelainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Vernon is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Somelainen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vernon as he avoids it easily.
Somelainen misses with a body punch
and Vernon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Somelainen fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
A jab from Somelainen misses.
Somelainen takes a swing at Vernon's ribcage but misses.
Somelainen misses with a straight right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Somelainen.
A slow jab from Vernon misses its intended target.
Vernon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Somelainen if he has to take too many more of those.
Somelainen throws a body punch but Vernon moves out of range.
Vernon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Somelainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Somelainen missing with a left hand there. Vernon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Somelainen moves out of range as Vernon strikes.
Somelainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Somelainen misses the jab.
Vernon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vernon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Somelainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vernon looks to throw the jab but Somelainen is out of range. #T2#
Somelainen loads up on a big right hand but Vernon slips the punch.
Vernon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vernon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Somelainen tried to score with a low kick but Vernon checks it.
Somelainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Somelainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Vernon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vernon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Vernon. That snapped Somelainen's head back.
Vernon moves out of range as Somelainen strikes.
Somelainen throws a good cross that connects.
Vernon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Somelainen manages to avoid it.
Vernon misses with a combination
and Somelainen counters with a straight right hand.
Somelainen throws a looping overhand right but Vernon ducks down to avoid it.
Vernon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
Somelainen looks to throw the jab but Vernon is out of range.
Somelainen throws an overhand right that lands on Vernon's shoulder, as Vernon tries to avoid the shot.
Somelainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Somelainen throws a push kick but Vernon slaps the foot to one side.
Vernon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vernon just misses with a punch to the body.
Vernon defending well as Somelainen loads up on a big left hand.
Vernon loads up on a big right hand but Somelainen slips the punch.
Vernon backing away here, and Somelainen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Somelainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Somelainen throws a head kick but Vernon moves out of range.
Somelainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vernon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Somelainen misses with a straight left.
Vernon misses with a looping right.
Vernon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vernon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vernon drops his hands momentarily and Somelainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Somelainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vernon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Somelainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Vernon counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vernon moves out of range of the leg kick from Somelainen.
Vernon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vernon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vernon throws a body punch but Somelainen moves out of range.
Somelainen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vernon is looking to counter punch.
Somelainen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vernon at a distance.
Vernon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vernon moves out of range as Somelainen throws a body kick.
Somelainen with a poor takedown
letting Vernon counter with a right hand.
Isaac Vernon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauli Somelainen.
Somelainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vernon lands with a cross.
Somelainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vernon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Somelainen.
Somelainen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vernon.
Vernon swings for the body but Somelainen moves out of range.
Somelainen looks to throw the jab but Vernon is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Isaac Vernon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Somelainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vernon slips under a jab.
Vernon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vernon looks to throw the jab but Somelainen is out of range.
Vernon ducks under a wild hook from Somelainen.
Vernon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Somelainen.
Somelainen throws a right hand that misses
and Vernon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vernon slips a jab from Somelainen.
Somelainen scores with a leg kick.
Vernon thuds his right hand into Somelainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vernon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon throws out a loose jab but Somelainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Somelainen misses with an uppercut.
Vernon thinks about countering with a head kick.
Vernon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Somelainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Vernon throws a lazy uppercut
and Somelainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Somelainen cracks Vernon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Vernon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Somelainen with a hook.
Vernon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Somelainen avoids the head kick by Vernon.
Somelainen scores with a nice head shot.
Vernon throws the left hand but Somelainen avoids the punch easily.
Vernon defending well as Somelainen loads up on a big left hand.
Somelainen slips a straight right by Vernon.
Somelainen scores with a leg kick.
Somelainen with a hook.
Somelainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Somelainen.
A nice leg kick from Vernon, right into the meat of the thigh.
Somelainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Somelainen thuds his right hand into Vernon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Somelainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#TD2#
Somelainen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vernon's guard.
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.#T2##SUB#
Vernon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Somelainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Vernon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Somelainen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Somelainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Somelainen cracks Vernon with a solid left hand.
Vernon is controlling Somelainen's posture.
Vernon continues to stall.#T3##SUB#
Vernon working for a triangle but Somelainen defends it easily.
Isaac Vernon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Somelainen trying to control but Vernon is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Somelainen distracts Vernon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Somelainen wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon has Somelainen pulled in close to control his posture.
Somelainen is working Vernon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vernon is pulling down on Somelainen's head. It's preventing any offense from Somelainen, at least for the moment.
Vernon looking for a sweep. Not yet Vernon, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sauli Somelainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Somelainen 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for Sauli Somelainen!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Sauli Somelainen!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Sauli Somelainen!
Sauli Somelainen wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Sauli Somelainen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BB 27 - Jones vs Capellio
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Vernon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Somelainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Isaac Vernon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Somelainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vernon scores with a leg kick.
Somelainen with a poor takedown
and Vernon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vernon throws a poor cross that misses
and Somelainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Somelainen.
Vernon looks to throw the jab but Somelainen is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Somelainen blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somelainen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Somelainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Somelainen tries to clinch up
and Vernon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Vernon scores with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Somelainen.
Somelainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Somelainen loads up on a big right hand but Vernon slips the punch.
Vernon scores with a one two! Somelainen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vernon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vernon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Somelainen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Somelainen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Somelainen misses.
The fighters circling - Vernon throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Vernon lands a jab to the head.
Vernon lunges at Somelainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Somelainen's hand.
Vernon throws a hook but Somelainen blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Somelainen missing with a left hand there. Vernon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vernon.
Somelainen lands a nice shot that snaps Vernon's head back.
Somelainen slips under a jab.
Somelainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Somelainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vernon throws a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Somelainen.
Somelainen tries to bum rush Vernon with a series of wild strikes but Vernon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Vernon misses with a left hand
and Somelainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vernon feints and then cracks Somelainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Somelainen down.
Somelainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vernon.
Vernon walks into a jab.
Vernon swings widly with a right hand
and Somelainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Somelainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Vernon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Somelainen missing with a left hand there. Vernon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Somelainen.
Vernon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vernon throws a hook but Somelainen avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Somelainen! But no joy.#T4#
Vernon digs a good hook to Somelainen's body.
Vernon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vernon missing with a left hand there. Somelainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Somelainen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Somelainen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vernon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Somelainen.
Vernon swings widly with a right hand
and Somelainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Somelainen lands with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vernon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Somelainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Somelainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Somelainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vernon.
Somelainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Somelainen looks to land a left hand but Vernon moved out of range nicely.
Somelainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Vernon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Isaac Vernon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vernon misses with an uppercut.
Somelainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Vernon tried to counter with a leg kick but Somelainen avoided it.
Vernon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Somelainen.
Somelainen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Somelainen slips a jab and a cross from Vernon.
Somelainen jabs at Vernon's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Vernon misses.
Somelainen 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.
Vernon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Isaac Vernon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Somelainen throws a combination that misses
and Vernon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Vernon blocks the low kick.
Vernon just misses with a punch to the body.
Vernon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vernon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Somelainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Somelainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vernon catches Somelainen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Somelainen looks to land a right hand but Vernon moved out of range.
Somelainen swings widly with a right hand
and Vernon counters with a low kick, right behind Somelainen 's knee.
Nice uppercut lands for Vernon. That snapped Somelainen's head back.
Nice shot by Vernon.#T2#
Vernon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Somelainen.
Vernon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Somelainen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vernon backing away here, and Somelainen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good leg kick by Vernon.
Isaac Vernon is winning the standup battle so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Somelainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vernon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vernon swings widly with a right hand
and Somelainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vernon throws a hook to the side of Somelainen's head but Somelainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vernon throws a hook but Somelainen avoids it easily.
Vernon missing with a left hand there. Somelainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Somelainen scores with a jab.
Somelainen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Good work by Somelainen as he checks the leg kick.
Vernon stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Somelainen is defended easily by Vernon.
The crowd cheers as Vernon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Somelainen doesn't seem phased though.
Vernon throws an overhand right that lands on Somelainen's shoulder, as Somelainen tries to avoid the shot.
Vernon misses with a body shot
and Somelainen counters with a head kick.
Somelainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vernon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Somelainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Somelainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Somelainen fails with the takedown
and Vernon counters with a stiff right hand.
Isaac Vernon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sauli Somelainen.
Somelainen looks to land a left hand but Vernon moved out of range nicely.
Somelainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vernon on the side of the head.
Somelainen swinging wildly here.
Vernon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vernon tries to land a leg kick but Somelainen saw it coming and moves away.
Somelainen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vernon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Isaac Vernon will probably get the nod.
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#
Somelainen misses with an uppercut
and Vernon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Somelainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vernon clobbers Somelainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Somelainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Somelainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Somelainen feints a counter leg kick.
Vernon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sauli Somelainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Somelainen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vernon, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Somelainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon prevents a body shot from Somelainen.
A head punch on the inside from Somelainen fails to land.
Somelainen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Somelainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vernon is trying to stall.
#TD2#
Somelainen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vernon uses from the top position. #T1#
Somelainen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vernon controls the pace.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Somelainen keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Vernon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vernon trying to control but Somelainen is working from the bottom.
Vernon looking to sit in guard and control but Somelainen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Somelainen from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Somelainen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vernon has his hands on Somelainen's head, controlling the position.
Somelainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Vernon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Somelainen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Vernon has Somelainen pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vernon misses with a body shot.
Vernon ducks under a wild hook from Somelainen.#CL2#
Somelainen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Somelainen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vernon.
#TD#
Vernon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Somelainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vernon is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Somelainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vernon defends well.#T4#
Somelainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Somelainen, not yet.
Somelainen working a defensive guard here.
Vernon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Somelainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Somelainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Somelainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Somelainen keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Isaac Vernon.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vernon, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Isaac Vernon!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Sauli Somelainen!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw! |
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Event:
BB 19 - Kong vs Schrute
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Donk. Somelainen catches Algiorno right on the button with a cross.
Algiorno throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Somelainen throws a big counter combination but Algiorno scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Algiorno throws a body kick that misses
and Somelainen counters with a straight right hand.
Somelainen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Somelainen.
Somelainen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Algiorno has time to react.#ROC#Algiorno is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Somelainen. That's going to slow Algiorno down.
Algiorno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL#
Algiorno gets tackled into the cage by Somelainen. Somelainen maintains the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Algiorno is trying to break the clinch but Somelainen has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Somelainen.
Algiorno is still on wobbly legs! Can Somelainen finish him?
Somelainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Algiorno backwards.
Algiorno wants to break the clinch but can't.
Somelainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Algiorno backwards.
Algiorno tries to circle away but Somelainen has him pinned against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Somelainen.
Somelainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Algiornos head.
Algiorno is trying to break free.
Somelainen lands a right hand.
Somelainen creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Algiorno's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Algiorno drops to his knees and Somelainen pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sauli Somelainen!
A victorious Sauli Somelainen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BB 11 - Bjornsson vs Dykstra
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Driscoll throws out a loose jab but Somelainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Somelainen is looking for the big counter here.
Driscoll misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Somelainen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Driscoll was covering up waiting for the punch and Somelainen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Driscoll is trying to control the position but Somelainen postures up.
Somelainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Driscoll has control of Somelainen's left arm, preventing Somelainen from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driscoll is trying to control the position but Somelainen postures up.
Somelainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Driscoll is keeping the position for now.
Driscoll 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.
Somelainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Driscoll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Somelainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Somelainen wants to pass the guard but Driscoll is keeping the position.
Somelainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Somelainen throwing strikes but missing.
Driscoll being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Somelainen does it's job there.
Nice shot by Somelainen.#T2#
Driscoll throws a hook to the side of Somelainen's head but Somelainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Somelainen blocks a jab.
Somelainen throws an overhand right that lands on Driscoll's shoulder, as Driscoll tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Somelainen.
Somelainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Somelainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Driscoll misses with a straight left.
Somelainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cole Driscoll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Driscoll darts in trying to clinch
and Somelainen counters with a straight right hand.
Driscoll wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driscoll will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Somelainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Somelainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Somelainen misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Driscoll throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Somelainen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Somelainen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Driscoll's half guard.#T3#
Somelainen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Somelainen trying to control the action but Driscoll is working from the bottom.
Somelainen trying to pass the guard but Driscoll defending well.
Somelainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Driscoll's head.
Somelainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Driscoll with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Somelainen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Somelainen trying to pass the guard but Driscoll defending well.
Driscoll is looking to improve his position.
Driscoll avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Somelainen.
Somelainen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Somelainen slows the pace down in half guard.
Somelainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Somelainen seems content to control.
Somelainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Somelainen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauli Somelainen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Somelainen blocks a jab.
Somelainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Somelainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sauli Somelainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driscoll misses with an uppercut
and Somelainen counters with a low kick, right behind Driscoll 's knee. #TD2#
Driscoll gets caught napping as Somelainen dives in and scores a takedown. Driscoll manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Somelainen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Somelainen wants to control from the top but Driscoll keeps moving.
Somelainen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Somelainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somelainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Driscoll working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Somelainen.
Somelainen trying to control but Driscoll is working from the bottom.
Somelainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Somelainen landing with the ground and pound.
Somelainen wants to pass the guard but Driscoll is keeping the position.
Driscoll avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Somelainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Driscoll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Somelainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Somelainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Somelainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Somelainen throwing strikes from guard but Driscoll blocks nicely. #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.
Somelainen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Driscoll preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Driscoll keeping moving, preventing Somelainen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Somelainen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Driscoll will feel that in the morning.
Driscoll uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Somelainen.#TD2#
Somelainen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Driscoll napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Somelainen scoring with punches from side control.
Somelainen working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Somelainen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Somelainen in side control, throwing shots but Driscoll defends.
Somelainen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Somelainen lands an elbow.
Somelainen cracks Driscoll with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Somelainen controlling the position from side mount.
Somelainen throwing strikes but Driscoll manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Somelainen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Driscoll's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Somelainen moves into full guard.
Somelainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Driscoll postures up.
Driscoll won't allow Somelainen to sweep him here.
Driscoll trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Somelainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Driscoll is one step ahead there.
Somelainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Driscoll got a little sloppy there for a moment and Somelainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Driscoll has managed to get both his arms back between Somelainen's legs - danger averted.
Somelainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Driscoll trying to control the position from guard on top but Somelainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Somelainen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Somelainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Driscoll is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Somelainen has his foot on Driscoll's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Driscoll works his way back into a safe position though.
Somelainen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Somelainen has his foot on Driscoll's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Driscoll works his way back into a safe position though.
Driscoll tries to free his leg and advance position but Somelainen is retaining full guard.
Driscoll's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Driscoll has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Somelainen 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.#SUB2#
Somelainen working for a triangle but Driscoll defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauli Somelainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Somelainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Somelainen blocks a jab.
Driscoll moves away from the strike by Somelainen.
A jab from Driscoll misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Driscoll misses the target.
Somelainen lands with a good body shot.
Somelainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Driscoll throws a hook but Somelainen blocks it.
Driscoll is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Somelainen jabs at Driscoll's body.
Driscoll missing with a left hand there. Somelainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Driscoll misses with a looping right.
Driscoll misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Somelainen.
Driscoll rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Somelainen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Driscoll won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An elbow from Somelainen crashes against the mat.
Somelainen tries to score with some ground and pound. Driscoll controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Somelainen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Driscoll some visible discomfort.
#T1##SUB2#
Somelainen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Driscoll rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Somelainen's guard! Nice work there by Driscoll!
Driscoll wants to pass the guard but Somelainen is keeping the position.
Somelainen keeping moving, preventing Driscoll from controlling successfully.
Driscoll trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Somelainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Driscoll defends well.#SUB2#
Somelainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Driscoll defends it easily.
Driscoll wants to control from the top but Somelainen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Somelainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Driscoll is aware though and is defending well.
Driscoll won't allow Somelainen to sweep him here.
Driscoll trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Driscoll seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Driscoll trying to control the position from guard on top but Somelainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Driscoll won't allow Somelainen to sweep him here.
Somelainen keeping moving, preventing Driscoll from controlling successfully.
Somelainen 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#
Somelainen is stalling here. Driscoll is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Somelainen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Driscoll has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Somelainen looks to move to half guard but instead Driscoll has passed into mount! Damn!
Somelainen regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driscoll is trying to control. Somelainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Somelainen wants to improve his position but Driscoll is controlling well.
Driscoll controlling the action here.
Driscoll trying to mount his opponent but Somelainen defends it.
Driscoll perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Driscoll prevents Somelainen from improving his position.
Somelainen is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Somelainen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Somelainen looking for submissions off his back.
Somelainen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cole Driscoll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Driscoll sitting in guard here, content to control.
Driscoll loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Somelainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Driscoll wants to pass the guard but Somelainen is keeping the position.
Driscoll's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Driscoll throws a big elbow that misses.
Driscoll loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Driscoll throws a big right hand that misses.
Driscoll postures up.
Driscoll throwing strikes but missing.
Driscoll throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Driscoll has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Somelainen.
Driscoll is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sauli Somelainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Somelainen 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Sauli Somelainen!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Sauli Somelainen!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Sauli Somelainen!
Sauli Somelainen wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Sauli Somelainen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
BB 5 - Bjornsson vs Big Daddy
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Blaydes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Somelainen.
Blaydes scores with the left hand. Somelainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Somelainen defending well as Blaydes loads up on a big left hand.
Blaydes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Somelainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sauli Somelainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Somelainen looks to land a left hand but Blaydes moved out of range nicely.
Somelainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blaydes.
Blaydes scoring well with a low kick there.
Blaydes misses with a straight left.
A solid body kick from Blaydes.
Somelainen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Somelainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Somelainen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somelainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blaydes's head.
Blaydes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Blaydes gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Blaydes pulls Somelainen in to control the position.
Our spies down at at Ironside Fitness inform us that Blaydes has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Somelainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blaydes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Somelainen throwing strikes but missing.
Blaydes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Blaydes wants to sweep but no luck.
Somelainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Somelainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blaydes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Somelainen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Somelainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Blaydes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Blaydes has his hands on Somelainen's head, controlling the position.
Blaydes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blaydes 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#
Somelainen's coaches at FF Forever have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Blaydes wants to work for an arm triangle but Somelainen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Somelainen is looking for a sweep. Blaydes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Somelainen actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Blaydes.
Somelainen is staying active underneath Blaydes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blaydes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Somelainen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Somelainen tries to roll over but Blaydes keeps him under control.
Blaydes tries to pass to full mount but Somelainen defends it. #T3#
Blaydes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Somelainen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blaydes.
Somelainen is looking to get back to full guard here but Blaydes has managed to pass to side control instead.
Blaydes grinds an elbow into Somelainen's temple.
Somelainen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Somelainen works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Somelainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blaydes wants to pass the guard but Somelainen is keeping the position.
Blaydes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Somelainen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Somelainen landing with the ground and pound.
Blaydes trying to control the position here.
Somelainen preventing the sweep.
Somelainen with a nice head shot there.
Somelainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Blaydes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Somelainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Somelainen stopping the sweep attempt from Blaydes.
Somelainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Somelainen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Somelainen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sauli Somelainen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Blaydes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Somelainen scores with a decent looking hook.
Somelainen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blaydes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Somelainen scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Somelainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blaydes doesn't seem phased though.
Blaydes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Somelainen.
Blaydes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good work by Somelainen as he checks the leg kick.
Blaydes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Somelainen misses with a two punch combination.
Somelainen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blaydes.
Somelainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Blaydes 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.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Somelainen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blaydes passes into side control.
Blaydes scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Somelainen to see if he's OK.
Blaydes scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
Blaydes scoring with punches from side control.
Somelainen is looking to reverse the position.
Oscar Blaydes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Somelainen is working hard here to advance position.
Somelainen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Somelainen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Blaydes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Blaydes wants to pass the guard but Somelainen is keeping the position.
Blaydes works over Somelainen with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Somelainen keeps moving.
Somelainen working a defensive guard here.
Somelainen 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.
Somelainen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Blaydes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Somelainen trying to control but Blaydes is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blaydes is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Blaydes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Somelainen's head.#T3#
Somelainen wants to sweep here but Blaydes controlling him for the moment.
Blaydes trying to control the position from guard on top but Somelainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Somelainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Blaydes drops back looking for a leg! Somelainen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Somelainen manages to kick Blaydes off! Blaydes jumps back into Somelainen's guard. #SUB#
Somelainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blaydes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blaydes with a nice head shot there.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Somelainen wants to sweep here but Blaydes controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Blaydes drops back looking for a leg! Somelainen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Somelainen manages to kick Blaydes off! Blaydes jumps back into Somelainen's guard.
Blaydes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blaydes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blaydes throws a big elbow that misses.
Blaydes landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaydes stopping the sweep attempt from Somelainen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Somelainen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blaydes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Blaydes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Somelainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blaydes takes one on the button.
Blaydes swings for the body but Somelainen moves out of range.
Somelainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Somelainen throws a low kick, looking for Blaydes's leg but Blaydes calmly moves out of range.
Somelainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blaydes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Somelainen is looking for a counter combo.
Somelainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Somelainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blaydes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blaydes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blaydes moves out of range of the strikes.
Somelainen works Blaydes's body with a nice hook.
Somelainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blaydes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Somelainen.
Somelainen throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Somelainen gets a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Somelainen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blaydes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Somelainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blaydes defending well though.
Blaydes is trying to get back to full guard.
Somelainen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blaydes tries to get to full guard but Somelainen has control of the leg.
Blaydes keeping control of the position.
Blaydes is looking to control Somelainen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blaydes avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Somelainen connects with a nice short shot to Blaydes's temple.
Blaydes trying to control but Somelainen postures up.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blaydes tries to roll over but Somelainen keeps him under control.
Somelainen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Somelainen wants to take a breather but Blaydes is having none of it.
Blaydes gets full guard.
Blaydes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Somelainen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Blaydes won't allow Somelainen to sweep him here. #SUB#
Somelainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blaydes defends it easily.
Somelainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Somelainen, not yet.
Blaydes is working Somelainen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Somelainen is trying to control the position but Blaydes postures up. #T3#
Blaydes wants to control from the top but Somelainen keeps moving.
Somelainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blaydes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Blaydes working the body and head with strikes.
Somelainen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Somelainen is trying to improve his position.
Somelainen can't do much from the bottom here.
Somelainen tries to bench press Blaydes off him but Blaydes keeps the position.
Blaydes scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
Somelainen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Blaydes connects with a decent elbow.
Somelainen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blaydes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Somelainen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Somelainen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Somelainen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Blaydes connects with a decent elbow.
Somelainen is not content to let Blaydes control the position.
Somelainen sneaks back into half guard.
Blaydes prevents Somelainen from improving his position.
Blaydes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sauli Somelainen.
I think Somelainen 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Sauli Somelainen!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Oscar Blaydes!
The fight ends as a draw! |
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Event:
BLAZE IT UP! 3
Date: Sep 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Somelainen looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Lopez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Somelainen misses with a leg kick.
Somelainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Lopez.
A telegraphed right hand from Somelainen misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lopez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Somelainen jabs at Lopez's body.
Somelainen circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Lopez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Somelainen to the ground. Lopez is now in Somelainen's guard.
Lopez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Somelainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lopez looking to sit in guard and control but Somelainen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez is looking to stand up but Somelainen isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Lopez wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Somelainen manages to pass to side control.
Lopez wants to get back to full guard.
Lopez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lopez wants to improve his position but Somelainen is controlling well.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Somelainen is keen to just control but Lopez is a slippery customer.
Somelainen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Somelainen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lopez tries to lock up and control but Somelainen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lopez is looking to improve his position but Somelainen isn't that keen on the idea.
Somelainen with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Lopez is desperately trying to improve his position but Somelainen has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You get the feeling that Lopez really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Somelainen wants to control the pace but Lopez is squirming around nicely.
Somelainen working Lopez over with strikes here.
Lopez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Somelainen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A nice elbow there by Somelainen.#SUB#
Somelainen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lopez throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Lopez is desperately trying to improve his position but Somelainen has a good base and remains in mount.
Somelainen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Lopez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lopez tries to hold on but Somelainen pushes him away.
Lopez taking shots to the head.
Lopez tries to reverse the position but Somelainen maintains control.
Somelainen raining down shots from the mount!
Somelainen unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Somelainen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauli Somelainen dominated that round.
That's time! Somelainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Lopez tries to keep at a distance but Somelainen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Somelainen tries to work over Lopez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lopez blocks a body shot from Somelainen.
Somelainen has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
Somelainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lopez blocks a body shot from Somelainen.
A short uppercut from Somelainen.
Somelainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lopez is trying to stall.
Somelainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lopez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somelainen tries to work over Lopez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Somelainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Somelainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lopezs head.
Somelainen lands a nice uppercut.
Somelainen lands a right hand.
Lopez slows down the pace here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Somelainen can't find room to land a body shot as Lopez controls the action.
Somelainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Somelainen lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lopez.
Somelainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Lopez controls his hands.
Lopez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lopez tries to circle away but Somelainen has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Lopez breaks from the clinch.
Somelainen stuns Lopez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lopez keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Somelainen.
Somelainen misses with a head kick.
Somelainen blocks the body kick.
Lopez moves to clinch but Somelainen breaks away
and Lopez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Somelainen avoids a kick to the body.
Lopez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sauli Somelainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Somelainen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Somelainen.
Lopez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Somelainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Somelainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Somelainen gets underhooks to prevent Lopez's takedown attempt.
Lopez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Somelainen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Somelainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lopez's elbow.
A body shot lands from Somelainen.
Lopez tries a body shot but Somelainen blocks it.
Somelainen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lopez tries to pull guard but Somelainen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sauli Somelainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Lopez.
Lopez wants to stall.
#T3#
Somelainen lands a body punch.
Somelainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Somelainen pushes Lopez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Somelainen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Somelainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Somelainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Somelainen.
Somelainen scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Lopez is rocked!
Nice body punch from Somelainen.
Lopez is still on wobbly legs! Can Somelainen finish him?
Somelainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lopez jumps guard but Somelainen stands there with Lopez around his waist. Lopez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lopez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Somelainen.
Somelainen is working Lopez over against the cage.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somelainen gets through Lopez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Somelainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Lopez tries to land knees in the clinch but Somelainen avoids the damage to the body.
Somelainen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Somelainen lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Somelainen.
Somelainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Somelainen lands a body punch.
Lopez can't get the takedown.
Somelainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Lopez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Somelainen is defending well for now.
Somelainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Sauli Somelainen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Somelainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Somelainen.
Somelainen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lopez or not.
Somelainen creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Lopez's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Lopez drops to his knees and Somelainen pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sauli Somelainen!
During a confident post fight interview, Sauli Somelainen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BLAZE BROTHERS 2
Date: Aug 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Somelainen loads up on a big right hand but MacManus slips the punch.
MacManus lands with a shot to the body.
MacManus jabs at Somelainen's body.
Somelainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Somelainen tries a quick counter leg kick but MacManus is wise to it.
Somelainen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of MacManus's head.
MacManus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MacManus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Somelainen misses with an uppercut. MacManus saw that one coming.
A low kick from Somelainen misses #TD#
and MacManus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
MacManus is looking to advance position but Somelainen won't allow it.
MacManus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Somelainen is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
MacManus wants to work for an arm triangle but Somelainen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacManus is trying to control. Somelainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacManus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
MacManus not doing much here.
Somelainen is trying to control but can't.
MacManus lands with a punch from half guard.
Somelainen regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacManus looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Somelainen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but MacManus has passed into side control.
MacManus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Somelainen keeps working.
MacManus creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Somelainen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
MacManus wants to control but Somelainen is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from MacManus seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
MacManus is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Somelainen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Somelainen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by MacManus.
#T3#
Somelainen manages to get back to half guard.
MacManus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
MacManus is looking to take a break and control but Somelainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. MacManus lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
MacManus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Somelainen sees it coming and defends easily.
MacManus is trying to control. Somelainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Somelainen regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacManus wants to control from the top but Somelainen keeps moving.
Somelainen wants to sweep here but MacManus controlling him for the moment. #T4#
MacManus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Somelainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacManus defends well.
MacManus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
MacManus slips a straight right by Somelainen.
Somelainen scores with a nice strike.
Somelainen lands a head shot.
Somelainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Somelainen moves out of range as MacManus strikes.
MacManus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sauli Somelainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacManus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Somelainen throws a low kick but MacManus moves out of range easily.
MacManus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Somelainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shane MacManus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
MacManus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Somelainen manages to avoid it.
MacManus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Somelainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Somelainen stuns MacManus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Somelainen misses the shot to the body.
Somelainen throws a leg kick that misses.
MacManus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
MacManus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Somelainen throws out the jab.
MacManus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Somelainen misses with a hook. MacManus ducked under it nicely.
MacManus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Somelainen.
Sauli Somelainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacManus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fighters circling - Somelainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacManus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MacManus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Somelainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacManus doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
MacManus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Somelainen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Somelainen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Somelainen is squirming around, avoiding MacManus's attempts to control the action. #T1#
MacManus raining down shots from the mount!
MacManus looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
MacManus landing shots from mount.
MacManus controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
MacManus moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Somelainen has worked his arm free - good work by Somelainen!
MacManus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
MacManus landing a few strikes. #T2#
Somelainen is trying to escape the position but MacManus is controlling the position.
Somelainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacManus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Somelainen keeps working.
MacManus connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Somelainen some visible discomfort.
MacManus is chipping away with strikes.
Somelainen tries to improve position but can't.
Somelainen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
MacManus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Somelainen is trying to maintain the position but MacManus is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
MacManus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Somelainen defending well though.
MacManus controlling the pace.
MacManus is thwarting Somelainen's attempts to control the position.
MacManus thows a huge punch but Somelainen dodges it nicely.
Somelainen trying to control here.
Somelainen wants to get back to full guard.
MacManus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Somelainen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Somelainen tries to get to full guard but MacManus has control of the leg.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MacManus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Somelainen keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Somelainen looks to land a left hand but MacManus moved out of range nicely.
MacManus lands with an uppercut that bounces Somelainen off the cage and back into range.
MacManus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
MacManus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Somelainen just misses with a punch to the body.
MacManus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Somelainen can do to turn this around?
MacManus just misses with a punch to the body.
Somelainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacManus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Somelainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Somelainen ducks under a wild hook from MacManus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Somelainen. MacManus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Somelainen. MacManus does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacManus just misses with a punch to the body.
Somelainen misses with a low kick as MacManus jumps back.
MacManus misses with a wild body shot.
MacManus tests Somelainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shane MacManus dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
MacManus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Somelainen swivels and escapes.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacManus. Somelainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Somelainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacManus was well out of range. Poor timing from Somelainen.
MacManus is looking to wear down Somelainen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
MacManus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacManus shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Somelainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
MacManus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
MacManus is taking a breather. Somelainen 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.
Somelainen is looking to improve his position.
MacManus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus looks to land a strike but Somelainen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Somelainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacManus is one step ahead there.
MacManus throws a strike but Somelainen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
MacManus looking to control.
Somelainen stopping the sweep attempt from MacManus.
Somelainen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacManus working a defensive guard here.
MacManus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Somelainen has passed into side control.
MacManus struggling a bit here.
MacManus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sauli Somelainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Somelainen throws an elbow but MacManus slips to the side and avoids it well.
Somelainen moves into full mount!
Somelainen throwing strikes here but MacManus is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
MacManus is trying to escape the mount.
Somelainen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for MacManus because Somelainen loaded up on that one.
Somelainen looking to finish MacManus with some ground and pound. This is bad for MacManus!#T3#
Somelainen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
MacManus tries to hold on but Somelainen postures up.
MacManus is looking to improve his position but Somelainen isn't that keen on the idea.
MacManus tries to hold on but Somelainen postures up.
MacManus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
MacManus tries to hold on but Somelainen postures up.
MacManus can't escape the position.
#T4#
MacManus gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Somelainen is working for a kimura but MacManus is defending it quite comfortably.
MacManus wants to control but Somelainen is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Somelainen throwing shots but MacManus is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sauli Somelainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MacManus 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Shane MacManus!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Shane MacManus!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Shane MacManus!
Shane MacManus wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Shane MacManus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BBFC SYNDICATE 4
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Somelainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Wayne takes one on the button.
Wayne takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. Somelainen moves away and avoids it.
Somelainen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL#
Wayne closes the distance and clinches.
Somelainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Somelainen lands a right hand.
Somelainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wayne tries to work over Somelainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Somelainen decides to pull guard.
Our spies down at at FF Forever inform us that Somelainen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Wayne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Somelainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wayne has managed to get both his arms back between Somelainen's legs - danger averted.
Somelainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wayne is one step ahead there. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wayne tries to free his leg and advance position but Somelainen is retaining full guard.
Somelainen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wayne controls the pace.#SUB2#
Somelainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wayne defends it easily.
Somelainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Somelainen is trying to control the position but Wayne postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been told by Wayne's head coaches at Gotham City Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Somelainen cracks Wayne with an open hand slap.
Wayne misses with a straight right.
Somelainen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wayne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Somelainen.
Wayne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Wayne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Somelainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Somelainen, as that shot connected.
Somelainen cracks Wayne with an open hand slap.
Wayne throws a hook but Somelainen blocks it.
A jab from Somelainen misses.
Somelainen tries to move into range but Wayne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Somelainen misses with a takedown
and Wayne counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Wayne misses its intended target.
Sauli Somelainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Wayne stuns Somelainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Somelainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wayne misses the jab.
A jab from Somelainen finds it's way through Wayne's defenses.
Damian Wayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Somelainen.
A slow jab from Somelainen misses its intended target.
Somelainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wayne in his tracks.
Somelainen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wayne had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jab from Wayne.
Wayne swings for the body but Somelainen moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Wayne misses the target.
Somelainen loads up on a big right hand but Wayne slips the punch.
Somelainen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Somelainen slips a jab from Wayne.
Somelainen lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somelainen throws a big shot that misses.
Wayne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T4#
Wayne throws a lazy uppercut
and Somelainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Somelainen drops his hands momentarily and Wayne takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Somelainen moves out of range as Wayne strikes.
Wayne thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Wayne misses.
Wayne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Somelainen.
Somelainen feints the counter takedown.
Somelainen throws a big shot that misses.
Somelainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Waynes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. Somelainen moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Somelainen lands.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Somelainen misses with an uppercut.
Wayne tests Somelainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Somelainen cracks Wayne with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauli Somelainen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Somelainen slips under a jab from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a left hand
and Somelainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wayne throws a hook to the side of Somelainen's head but Somelainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Wayne backs off Somelainen throws a huge counter combo but Wayne manages to avoid it all.
Somelainen shoots in for a takedown but Wayne shows good takedown defense.
Wayne dodges the punch combination from Somelainen.
Somelainen looks to land a left hand but Wayne moved out of range nicely.
Somelainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Somelainen misses with a looping right.
Somelainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Somelainen looks to move away, Wayne throws a big counter combo but Somelainen just gets out of the way.
Wayne walks into a straight right hand from Somelainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Somelainen.
Wayne throws the left hand but Somelainen avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Somelainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Somelainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wayne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wayne. Somelainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Somelainen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wayne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Somelainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wayne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab, jab by Wayne - just one landing.
Somelainen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wayne swings widly with a right hand
enabling Somelainen to counter with a crisp jab.
Wayne looks to throw the jab but Somelainen is out of range.
Wayne missing with a left hand there. Somelainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Wayne misses its intended target.
Somelainen moves out of range as Wayne strikes.
Somelainen misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Wayne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Somelainen misses the jab.
Wayne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Somelainen on the side of the head. #ROC#Somelainen is rocked!
Somelainen walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Wayne swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Damian Wayne!
A victorious Damian Wayne thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CMMA 98 Donovan vs Pitt
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Zaire looks to land a right hand but Somelainen moved out of range.
Somelainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaire circles away.
Somelainen works the jab nicely.
Somelainen misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Somelainen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zaire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zaire lands with a right to the head.
Somelainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaire misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Zaire has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Zaire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Somelainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Somelainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaire lands with a right to the head.
Somelainen tries to throw a body punch but Zaire avoids it by throwing Somelainen back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Somelainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zaire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaire blocking some punches.
Somelainen misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Somelainen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Somelainen.
Zaire lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaire.
Somelainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Somelainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Somelainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zaire fails to land.
Zaire misses with a punch on the inside.
Somelainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Somelainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Somelainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Somelainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Somelainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Somelainen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaire.
Somelainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Somelainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaire lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaire swings wildly with an uppercut but Somelainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Somelainen throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaire. #T2##TD#
Somelainen wants the takedown. Zaire is fighting it off but Somelainen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zaire's guard against the cage.
Somelainen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Somelainen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zaire trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Somelainen lands a couple of digs.
Zaire throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Somelainen throwing strikes from guard but Zaire blocks nicely.
Somelainen working some strikes from top position.
Zaire striking off his back but it's not causing Somelainen any problems.
Somelainen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Somelainen trying to control but Zaire is working from the bottom.
Zaire throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Somelainen with a nice head shot there.
Somelainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zaire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Somelainen with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaire trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zaire trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Somelainen wants to control from the top but Zaire keeps moving.
Somelainen scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Zaire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Somelainen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zaire trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Somelainen lands a couple of digs.
Zaire throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Somelainen is in close to Zaire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zaire doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Somelainen wants to control from the top but Zaire keeps moving.
Somelainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Zaire has wrist control.
Somelainen throws a big elbow that misses.
Somelainen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Zaire throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Somelainen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zaire trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Somelainen advances to half guard.
Zaire is refusing to be controlled, as Somelainen sits in half guard.
Zaire is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Somelainen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zaire tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Zaire tries to roll over but Somelainen keeps him under control.
Somelainen blocks the strikes from Zaire.
Zaire tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Zaire throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Zaire is looking to improve his position.
Zaire tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Zaire throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Zaire tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Zaire tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Zaire punching from the bottom.
Somelainen wants to take a breather but Zaire is having none of it.
Zaire missing with punches from the bottom.
Somelainen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zaire is refusing to be controlled, as Somelainen sits in half guard.
Somelainen controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauli Somelainen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Somelainen.
Somelainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Somelainen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zaire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Somelainen finds it's way through Zaire's defenses.
Zaire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Somelainen tries to clinch there but Zaire circles away.
Zaire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Somelainen works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from Zaire.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Somelainen throws a jab when Zaire was well out of range.
Somelainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
Zaire takes a swing at Somelainen's ribcage but misses.
Somelainen feinted with a counter takedown.
Somelainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Somelainen scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire misses with an uppercut. Somelainen saw that one coming.
Zaire pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Somelainen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Somelainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaire can do to turn this around?#T1#
Somelainen is nestled in close to Zaire, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zaire flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sauli Somelainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zaire missing with punches from the bottom.
Zaire tries to roll over but Somelainen keeps him under control.
Somelainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Zaire is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zaire punching from the bottom.
Zaire misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Zaire is looking for a sweep. Somelainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zaire missing with punches from the bottom.
Somelainen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Somelainen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zaire is trying to get back to full guard.
Somelainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zaire does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zaire is looking to improve his position.
Zaire misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T2#
Somelainen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Somelainen is trying to control. Zaire wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zaire flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Somelainen works his way into side control.
Somelainen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zaire misses with a strike from the bottom.
Zaire tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Somelainen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zaire throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Zaire is looking to reverse the position.
Somelainen is looking to take a break and control but Zaire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Somelainen cracks Zaire with a big right hand but Zaire just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Somelainen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zaire some visible discomfort.
Somelainen working the body and head with strikes.
Zaire tries to improve position but can't.
Somelainen blocks the strikes from Zaire.
#T3#
Somelainen lands some shots froms side control.
Somelainen cracks Zaire with a big elbow.
Somelainen working the head with strikes. #ROC#Zaire is rocked!
Zaire takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zaire is still in real trouble! Can Somelainen finish him?
Zaire misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Somelainen working the body and head with strikes.
Somelainen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zaire down.
Zaire takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Somelainen blocks the strikes from Zaire.
Zaire throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Zaire striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Somelainen blocks the strikes from Zaire.
Somelainen trying to control the position but Zaire is working away.
Somelainen scoring with punches and elbows.
Somelainen working the body and head with strikes.
Somelainen blocks the strikes from Zaire.
Zaire wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Zaire is being controlled here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Somelainen landing a few strikes. #T4#
Zaire is looking to reverse the position.
Somelainen working the body and head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Somelainen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Somelainen controlling the position.
Zaire tries to buck Somelainen off but Somelainen is having none of it.
Somelainen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Zaire prevents Somelainen from improving position.
Zaire tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Somelainen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zaire tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Zaire is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Somelainen trying to control the position but Zaire is working away.
Zaire throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Zaire on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Somelainen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Zaire is not content to let Somelainen control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sauli Somelainen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Somelainen walks into a jab.
Zaire seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Somelainen closes the distance and pushes Zaire back into the cage.
Somelainen lands a body shot.
Zaire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Somelainen blocks an uppercut.
Zaire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Somelainen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zaire misses with some punches.
Zaire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Somelainen misses with the head strike.
Somelainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Somelainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somelainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Somelainen.
A head punch on the inside from Somelainen fails to land.
Somelainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Zaire is fighting off a takedown attempt but Somelainen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Zaire to the mat. Zaire regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Somelainen stands up over Zaire, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Somelainen wants to control from the top but Zaire keeps moving. #T1#
Zaire throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Somelainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Somelainen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zaire's head.
Zaire striking off his back but it's not causing Somelainen any problems.
Zaire throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Zaire striking off his back but it's not causing Somelainen any problems.
Zaire 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.
Somelainen is in close to Zaire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zaire tries to strike from the bottom.
Somelainen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Somelainen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zaire's head.
Zaire keeping moving, preventing Somelainen from controlling successfully.
Zaire throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Somelainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zaire trying to strike off his back.
Somelainen chips away with some ground and pound.
Abdullah Zaire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zaire trying to strike off his back.
Zaire tries to strike from the bottom.
Zaire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Somelainen working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Somelainen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Somelainen with a nice head shot there.
Zaire striking off his back but it's not causing Somelainen any problems.
Somelainen stands up over Zaire, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Somelainen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Somelainen loads up on a big left hand. Zaire felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Somelainen looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Zaire can't hide his disappointment, as Somelainen celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sauli Somelainen!
Sauli Somelainen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Somelainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bobby throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Somelainen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bobby is on top in guard.
Bobby tries to stand but Somelainen is controlling from the bottom.
Somelainen working a defensive guard here.
Somelainen is pulling down on Bobby's head to control his posture.
Somelainen has a closed guard, preventing Bobby from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby won't allow Somelainen to sweep him here.
Somelainen keeps trying to improve his position.
Bobby wanted to stand there but Somelainen had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bobby connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Somelainen missing with a left hand there. Bobby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bobby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Somelainen.
Bobby fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Somelainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bob Bobby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobby throws a big shot that misses.
Somelainen has a takedown stuffed.
Bobby misses with a hook. Somelainen ducked under it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bobby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bobby lands a head shot.
Somelainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Somelainen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Somelainen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somelainen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somelainen working away.
Bobby tries to improve position but can't.
Somelainen works to advance to full mount. Bobby defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Somelainen unloads with some shots from mount but Bobby bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobby wants to control but Somelainen is having none of it.
Bobby on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bobby tries to get out of the position.
Bobby is bucking up trying to escape but Somelainen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Somelainen with good strikes from the mount here!
Somelainen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bobby because Somelainen loaded up on that one.
Somelainen lands with some strikes.
Bobby tries to lock up and control but Somelainen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobby is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Somelainen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Somelainen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Somelainen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bobby blocking the ground and pound.
Somelainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bobby is looking to escape.
Somelainen prevents Bobby from getting the reversal.
Somelainen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
BOOM! Somelainen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Somelainen throwing strikes here but Bobby is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somelainen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Somelainen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Somelainen lands a big shot there that rocks Bobby but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bobby wants to hold on but Somelainen pushes him away.
Bobby is desperately trying to improve his position but Somelainen has a good base and remains in mount.
Somelainen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Somelainen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bobby is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Somelainen throwing strikes here but Bobby is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bobby regains half guard.
Bobby blocking the ground and pound attempt from Somelainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sauli Somelainen 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.
Bobby has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bobby there as he acknowledges the shot.
Somelainen throws a jab when Bobby was well out of range.
Somelainen slips under a jab from Bobby.
Somelainen with the counter takedown but Bobby avoids it easily.
Bobby lunges at Somelainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Somelainen's hand.
A slow jab from Bobby misses its intended target.
Somelainen misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Bobby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Bobby.
Somelainen slips under a jab.
Bobby is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Somelainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Bobby.
Somelainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bobby.
Somelainen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bobby defends it well.
Somelainen slips a straight right by Bobby.
Bobby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Somelainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somelainen throws an overhand right that lands on Bobby's shoulder, as Bobby tries to avoid the shot.
Somelainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bobby on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bobby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bobby darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bobby throws a lazy right hand but Somelainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobby misses the jab.
And Somelainen tries to counter it with a takedown but Bobby pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bobby throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Somelainen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bobby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Somelainen chips away with some ground and pound.
Somelainen won't allow Bobby to get back to his feet.
Somelainen postures up in Bobby's guard and throws a big left but Bobby blocks it.
Bobby has Somelainen pulled in close to control his posture.
Somelainen looking to sit in guard and control but Bobby gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Somelainen is looking for a triangle but Bobby pushes his legs off easily.
Somelainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobby wants to stand but Somelainen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Somelainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Somelainen looking for a guillotine here but Bobby defends easily.
Somelainen wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobby wants to get up but he can't break Somelainen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bobby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Somelainen.
Bobby cracks a nice hook into Somelainen's ribs.
Somelainen ducks under a wild hook from Bobby.
Somelainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bobby.
Bobby gets caught napping as Somelainen dives in and scores a takedown. Bobby manages to retain guard.
Somelainen is breathing heavily.
Somelainen throws a strike but Bobby rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bobby wants to stand but Somelainen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Somelainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bobby is one step ahead there.
Somelainen has his foot on Bobby's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bobby works his way back into a safe position though.
Bobby wanted to stand there but Somelainen had control of the position.
Bobby knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Somelainen on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somelainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bobby wants to stand but Somelainen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Somelainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Somelainen, not yet.
Somelainen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Somelainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Bobby has wrist control.
Bobby bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Somelainen's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bobby stands and steps away. Somelainen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bobby lands a body shot.
Somelainen ducks under a wild hook from Bobby.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Bobby 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!
Bobby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Somelainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Somelainen with the counter takedown but Bobby avoids it easily.
Bobby looks to land a left hand but Somelainen moved out of range nicely.
Bobby throws a jab when Somelainen was well out of range.
Bobby throws a hook to the side of Somelainen's head but Somelainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Somelainen misses its intended target.
Bobby ducks under a wild hook from Somelainen.
Somelainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Somelainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Somelainen throws out a loose jab but Bobby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Somelainen throws a hook to the side of Bobby's head but Bobby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bobby lands a jab to Somelainen's midsection.
A big right from Bobby misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somelainen ducks under a wild hook from Bobby.
Bobby misses with a wild body shot.
Somelainen fails with the takedown.
Somelainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bobby throws a hook but Somelainen blocks it.
A slow jab from Somelainen misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somelainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bobby sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Somelainen somewhat.
Bob Bobby is winning the standup battle so far.
Bobby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bobby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Somelainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Somelainen ducks under a wild hook from Bobby.
Bobby digs a good hook to Somelainen's body.
Somelainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bobby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bobby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Somelainen manages to avoid it.
Somelainen walks into a jab.
Somelainen walks into a stiff left hand from Bobby.
Bobby bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bobby connects with a right hand. Somelainen shakes it off.
Bobby thuds a left hand into Somelainen's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobby jabs at Somelainen's body.
Somelainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bobby throws out the jab.
Bob Bobby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Somelainen staying out of range there.
Somelainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobby scores with a sloppy right hand. Somelainen should have avoided that one.
Somelainen is rocked!
Bobby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Somelainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Bobby finish him?
Bobby drops Somelainen with a big left hand! Somelainen is injured, injured bad! Bobby jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Bobby! |
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