Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 172
Date: Nov 17, 2024

#R1#
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gaines lands with a hook. Jokinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gaines swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jokinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gaines.#CL#
Gaines gets tackled into the cage by Jokinen. Jokinen maintains the clinch.
Jokinen blocking some punches.
Jokinen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gaines's elbow.
Jokinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jokinen as Gaines tries to tie him up.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaines can't find room to land a body shot as Jokinen controls the action.
Gaines blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Gaines breaks the clinch.
Jokinen slips under a jab from Gaines.#T1#
Gaines walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jokinen.
Nice defenses there by Jokinen.
Gaines moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gaines loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
Jokinen throws the left hand but Gaines avoids the punch easily.
Gaines keeps the fight on the outside.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Gaines moves out of range.
Gaines throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Gaines looks to move away, Jokinen throws a big counter combo but Gaines just gets out of the way.
Gaines scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jokinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jokinen slips a straight right by Gaines.
Jokinen throws a wild body kick that Gaines sees coming a mile off.
Dean Gaines seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaines misses the jab.#T2#
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick and Gaines moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaines lands a right hook to the body.
Gaines thuds his right hand into Jokinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gaines tests Jokinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gaines scores with a decent looking hook.
Gaines clobbers Jokinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jokinen tries to clinch up but Gaines circles away and keeps his distance.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gaines.
Gaines scores with a decent looking hook.
Gaines jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Jokinen coming out on top.
Gaines swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range. #T3#
Jokinen staying out of range there.
Jokinen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gaines just manages to avoid it.
Gaines fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jokinen on the side of the head.
Jokinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gaines.
Gaines throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gaines.
Gaines throws a series of punches but Jokinen moves out of range.
A jab from Gaines finds it's way through Jokinen's defenses.
Gaines throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jokinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Gaines.
Gaines throws a looping overhand right but Jokinen ducks down to avoid it.
Gaines clobbers Jokinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gaines throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaines circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gaines counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jokinen thinking.
Gaines has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gaines scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gaines with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Gaines gets tackled into the cage by Jokinen. Jokinen maintains the clinch.
Gaines fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
Jokinen keeps control of Gaines as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gaines throws a punch but it's blocked by Jokinen. #BC2#
Gaines escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gaines looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.
Jokinen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gaines.#T5#
Gaines sizes up Jokinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gaines misses with an uppercut.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Gaines.
Gaines throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen walks into a straight right hand from Gaines.
Jokinen is looking to clinch but Gaines is avoiding it.
Jokinen cracks Gaines with a good jab.
Gaines sizes up Jokinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jokinen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gaines counters with a stiff right hand.
Gaines throws a lazy right hand but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jokinen looks to throw the jab but Gaines is out of range.
Gaines is looking for the big counter here.
A lazy left from Gaines finds it's target.
Jokinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T6#
Gaines throws a jab but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Jokinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gaines misses with an uppercut.
Jokinen takes a swing at Gaines's ribcage but misses.
A lazy body kick from Jokinen
and Gaines counters with a nice uppercut.
Jokinen takes one on the button.
Gaines misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jokinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gaines works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A left lands for Gaines.
Gaines connects with a body shot that sends Jokinen's belly button to the back.
Gaines throws a body shot but no joy.
Gaines lands an overhand right.#T7#
Jokinen closes the distance but Gaines moves to the side
enabling Gaines to counter with a crisp jab.
Gaines throws a lazy uppercut
and Jokinen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jokinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gaines.
An attempted straight right counter from Jokinen misses the target.
Gaines moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gaines looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Gaines. Beautiful body shot.
Jokinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gaines.
Gaines doesn't manage to clinch there - Jokinen circles away.
Jokinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gaines.#T8#
Gaines dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaines misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Gaines misses the target.
Jokinen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gaines lands with a right hand.
Gaines misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen blocks a jab.
Jokinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gaines has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gaines there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gaines circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gaines thuds his right hand into Jokinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jokinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jokinen throws a counter high kick but Gaines was just alert enough to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Jokinen.
Gaines throws out a counter right but Jokinen avoids it with no problem.#T9#
Jokinen tries to clinch but Gaines moves out of range.
Jokinen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Gaines counter with a right hand.
Jokinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jokinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gaines.
Gaines closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gaines just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Gaines does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jokinen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gaines darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gaines misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Gaines 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#
A nice combination there by Gaines. #KD#
Jokinen drops Gaines with a beautiful combination! Gaines stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jokinen is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Dean Gaines has been cut.
Jokinen looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Gaines drives through and clinches with Jokinen 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!
Gaines blocking some punches.
Gaines throws a punch but it's blocked by Jokinen.
I was talking to Jokinen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jokinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jokinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Gaines.
Gaines throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Gaines breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gaines scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jokinen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jokinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gaines has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gaines rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jokinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
A combination from Gaines does no damage.
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gaines swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gaines doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gaines.
Jokinen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jokinen lands a nice shot that snaps Gaines's head back.
Gaines lands a nice shot to the body.
Jokinen slips under a jab from Gaines.
Jokinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gaines lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gaines misses the shot to the body.
Gaines lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gaines throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaines. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaines looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.
Jokinen tries to move into range but Gaines moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gaines throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jokinen.
Jokinen thinks about countering with a body kick.
No joy there for Gaines, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jokinen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jokinen slips under a jab from Gaines.
A slow jab from Gaines misses its intended target.
Good exchange - Jokinen coming out on top.
Gaines throws a hook but Jokinen avoids it easily.
Gaines tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jokinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gaines throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jokinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Gaines misses. #T3#
Jokinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jokinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Gaines circles away.
Jokinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gaines ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gaines swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gaines scores with a hook.
Jokinen is looking to clinch but Gaines is avoiding it.
Gaines slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dean Gaines seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gaines is looking to clinch.
Gaines lands with a nice body punch.
Gaines looks to land a right hand but Jokinen moved out of range.
Gaines ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Gaines ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Jokinen misses its target.
A combination from Jokinen does no damage.
Gaines works over Jokinen's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen blocks a jab.
Jokinen is looking to counter punch.
Jokinen wants to clinch up but Gaines keeps it at a distance.
Gaines throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gaines lands with an uppercut that bounces Jokinen off the cage and back into range.
Gaines avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
Gaines fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Jokinen throws a hook but Gaines avoids it easily.
Gaines misses with a looping left.#T5#
Jokinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gaines.
Gaines lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jokinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Jokinen needs to keep his hands up - Gaines had a free shot at his head there.
Jokinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gaines takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jokinen. That's going to slow Gaines down.
A head kick misses from Jokinen.
Jokinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gaines wants to clinch up but Jokinen keeps it at a distance.
Gaines dips to his left and cracks Jokinen with an uppercut!#CL#
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches.
Gaines wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T6##BC#
Jokinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gaines is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jokinen.
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body. Gaines takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
A jab from Gaines finds it's way through Jokinen's defenses.
Gaines feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jokinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gaines misses with an uppercut
and Jokinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A leg kick checked by Gaines.
A combination from Gaines does no damage.
Jokinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T7#
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Gaines swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gaines throws an overhand right that lands on Jokinen's shoulder, as Jokinen tries to avoid the shot.
Jokinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaines manages to avoid it.
Gaines throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jokinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gaines digs a good hook to Jokinen's body.
Jokinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gaines.
Jokinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gaines tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gaines misses with a looping right.
Jokinen digs a good body shot into Gaines's ribs.#CL2#
Gaines darts in and clinches Jokinen up against the cage.#T8#
Gaines lands with a left to the head.
Gaines misses with the head strike. #BC#
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gaines!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Jokinen instigates a clinch.
Jokinen lands with a left to the head.
Jokinen working aggressively here.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gaines wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jokinen has him pressed against the cage.
Jokinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gaines.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Gaines controls his hands. #BC2#
Gaines escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the body from Gaines misses
and Jokinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Gaines's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jokinen under the eye.#T9##CL#
Gaines tries to keep at a distance but Jokinen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jokinen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gaines goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jokinen tries to throw a body punch but Gaines avoids it by throwing Jokinen back against the cage.
Jokinen being controlled against the cage.
Jokinen tries to pull guard but Gaines won't allow it.
Gaines is looking to control Jokinen's arms but Jokinen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gaines has his back to the cage.
Jokinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gaines stalling in the clinch but Jokinen improves position.
Gaines works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gaines blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Gaines showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dean Gaines's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jokinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jokinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gaines.
Gaines misses with a combination
and Jokinen counters with a left to the body.
Jokinen is looking to chop away at Gaines's legs.
Jokinen staying out of range there.
Gaines looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.
Gaines misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaines cracks a nice hook into Jokinen's ribs.
Gaines tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jokinen counters with a three punch combo that has Gaines backing up. Gaines nods at Jokinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Gaines moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Gaines. #T1#
Gaines is looking to clinch.
Gaines throws a big shot that misses.
Gaines moves out of range of the leg kick from Jokinen.
Gaines throws a hook to the side of Jokinen's head but Jokinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gaines uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokinen.
Gaines lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Gaines misses the target.
Jokinen throws a big counter combination but Gaines scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jokinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gaines under the eye.
Gaines feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jokinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jokinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A low kick lands for Jokinen. #T2#
Gaines missing with a left hand there. Jokinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gaines avoids the head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen drops his hands momentarily and Gaines takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jokinen scores with a leg kick.
Jokinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gaines.
Gaines lands with a good 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!
Jokinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gaines throws out a counter right but Jokinen avoids it with no problem.
Jokinen thows a leg kick but Gaines checks it
and Gaines counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jokinen thinking.
Gaines swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jokinen is looking for a counter combo.
Gaines lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jokinen circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Jokinen misses the target.#T3#
A slow jab from Gaines misses its intended target.
Gaines misses with a shot to the body
and Jokinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gaines lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Gaines misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Gaines checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gaines scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jokinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gaines slips under a jab from Jokinen.
Gaines takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A countering left hand to the body from Gaines misses.
Jokinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gaines lands a head shot.#T4#
Gaines dodges the punch combination from Jokinen.
Jokinen is looking to land body kicks.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jokinen is looking to clinch but Gaines is avoiding it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gaines checks a leg kick.
Gaines swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaines fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Gaines throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jokinen misses with a straight left.
Digital Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5#
Gaines throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jokinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gaines counters with a left to the body.
Gaines misses with an uppercut. Jokinen saw that one coming.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Gaines moves out of range.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Gaines.
Jokinen is looking to counter punch.
Gaines throws a poor cross that misses
and Jokinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gaines takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Gaines.
Jokinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches.
Gaines dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD#
Jokinen jumps into guard, dragging Gaines to the mat. #T6##SUB#
Jokinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gaines gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gaines sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gaines trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaines is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Gaines stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T7#
Jokinen delivers a nice body kick.
Gaines throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen is looking to clinch.
Jokinen cracks a nice hook into Gaines's ribs.
Gaines circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gaines throws a shot from downtown. Jokinen moves away and avoids it.
Jokinen tries to clinch up but Gaines circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gaines!
Gaines just misses with a punch to the body.
Gaines throws a shot from downtown. Jokinen moves away and avoids it.
Jokinen staying out of range there.#T8#
Jokinen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gaines counters with a straight right hand.
Gaines throws a jab when Jokinen was well out of range.
Jokinen moves to clinch but Gaines breaks away
and Gaines cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dean Gaines is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gaines throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jokinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaines lands a jab to the nose.
Jokinen throws out a leg kick but Gaines moves out of range and Jokinen only half commits.
Jokinen throws out a leg kick but Gaines moves out of range and Jokinen only half commits.
Gaines lands a jab to the head. #T9#
Gaines scores with the left hand. Jokinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Gaines tries to bum rush Jokinen with a series of wild strikes but Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Gaines looks to move away, Jokinen throws a big counter combo but Gaines just gets out of the way.
Gaines tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jokinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gaines lands a nice shot to the body.
Jokinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gaines.
It looked like Jokinen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jokinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gaines connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jokinen scrambles back to his feet.
Jokinen throws a right hand that misses
and Gaines counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Jokinen takes the fight into the clinch.
Jokinen scores with a shot to the side of Gaines's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gaines.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Gaines comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gaines winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Gaines!
Our winner, Dean Gaines, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: TOF 163
Date: Oct 20, 2024

#R1#
Pederson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jokinen tries to bum rush Pederson with a series of wild strikes but Pederson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pederson feinted with a counter takedown.
Pederson shoots in for a takedown but Jokinen shows good takedown defense.
Despite the aggression on Jokinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pederson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jokinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pederson on the side of the head.
Pederson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jokinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pederson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jokinen in his tracks. #CL2#
Jokinen clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Pederson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pederson is pulling down on Jokinen's head. It's preventing any offense from Jokinen, at least for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pederson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Pederson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Jokinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pederson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokinen is keeping the position for now.
Pederson throwing strikes from guard but Jokinen blocks nicely. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Jokinen working a defensive guard but Pederson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Jokinen is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Pederson is trying to get an arm triangle but Jokinen is defending well.
Jokinen is trying to improve his position.
Jokinen is trying to control Pederson's posture but Pederson avoids it. #T3#
Jokinen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pederson. #SUB#
Pederson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jokinen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jokinen trying to control from the bottom.
Pederson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jokinen's head.
Pederson is taking a breather. Jokinen 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.
Pederson works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
Pederson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jokinen looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Jokinen is squirming around, avoiding Pederson's attempts to control the action.
Jokinen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pederson landing strikes from the mount and Jokinen is in trouble!
Pederson wants to control the pace but Jokinen is squirming around nicely.
Jokinen tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Pederson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pederson trying to control but Jokinen is having none of it.
Jokinen tries to hold on but Pederson postures up.
Pederson looking to control but Jokinen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Pederson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jokinen has worked his arm free - good work by Jokinen! #T6#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pederson misses with the ground and pound.
Jokinen is letting Pederson control him for a moment.
Jokinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pederson cracks Jokinen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jokinen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pederson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jokinen's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jokinen is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Pederson tries for a kimura but Jokinen is defending well. #T7#
Jokinen tries to buck Pederson off but Pederson is having none of it.#SUB#
Pederson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pederson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pederson just content to control the position.
Jokinen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pederson taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pederson wants to control but Jokinen is keeping him busy. #T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The strikes coming from Pederson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pederson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pederson trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jokinen wants to control but Pederson postures up.
Pederson trying to control the position but Jokinen is working away. #SUB#
Pederson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jokinen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T9#
Pederson is looking to take a break and control but Jokinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jokinen tries to buck Pederson off but Pederson is having none of it.#SUB#
Pederson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jokinen looks to move to half guard but instead Pederson has passed into mount! Damn!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deanthony Pederson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Pederson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jokinen under the eye.#TD#
Pederson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jokinen is trying to defend but Pederson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jokinen is staying active underneath Pederson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jokinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen is staying active underneath Pederson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pederson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jokinen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jokinen wants to control but Pederson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Pederson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Pederson is working for an americana but Jokinen has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Pederson was thinking about the submission.
Pederson scoring with some ground and pound.
Pederson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jokinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Jokinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pederson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pederson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Pederson sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jokinen tries to clinch up.
Pederson connects with a single shot there.
Jokinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pederson lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Jokinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pederson dives in and grabs Jokinen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jokinen pushes down on Pederson's head and hops out.
Pederson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jokinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Jokinen needs to keep his hands up - Pederson had a free shot at his head there.
Pederson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pederson misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jokinen! But no joy.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pederson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Pederson feinted with a counter takedown.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Pederson.
Jokinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Jokinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jokinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen misses the jab.
Pederson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pederson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokinen.
Digital Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Pederson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jokinen is trying to defend but Pederson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pederson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jokinen can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jokinen is not content to let Pederson control the position.#T5#
Pederson trying to pass the guard but Jokinen defending well.
Pederson is trying to control the action in half guard but Jokinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jokinen is looking for a sweep. Pederson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pederson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jokinen wants to control but Pederson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pederson is trying to control. Jokinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Jokinen is defending against the submission attempts here by Pederson.
Pederson working the head and body with strikes. #T6#
Pederson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jokinen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jokinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pederson. #SUB#
Pederson seems to be looking for submissions.
Jokinen tries to get to full guard but Pederson has control of the leg.
Pederson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jokinen's head. #T7#
Jokinen is staying active underneath Pederson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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. Pederson connects with a nice short shot to Jokinen's temple.
Jokinen is looking to improve his position.
Jokinen won't allow Pederson to pass to mount.
Pederson stalling away here and it's allowed Jokinen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pederson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pederson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokinen is keeping the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T8#
Pederson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pederson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pederson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pederson postures up.
Jokinen keeping full guard, as Pederson tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pederson throws a lazy right hand but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pederson misses the shot to the body. #T9#
Pederson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jokinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jokinen swings for the body but Pederson moves out of range.
Jokinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pederson lands with a cross.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Pederson.
Jokinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jokinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pederson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jokinen scrambles back to his feet.
Pederson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deanthony Pederson dominated that second round.
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#
Pederson just misses with a punch to the body.
Pederson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pederson misses with a body shot.
Pederson shoots in but Jokinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab from Jokinen misses.
Pederson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jokinen sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Pederson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pederson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jokinen with a hook.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jokinen enables Pederson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jokinen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Deanthony Pederson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully.
Jokinen wants to control the position but Pederson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pederson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pederson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jokinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Pederson is working for a submission of some sort.
Pederson is trying to control the action in half guard but Jokinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jokinen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pederson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pederson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jokinen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Jokinen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pederson has picked Jokinen up and slammed him! Jokinen can't keep hold of the triangle and Pederson manages to pass to side control!
Pederson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jokinen!
Pederson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jokinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Pederson landing punches.
Pederson controlling his opponent.
Pederson landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Jokinen tries to hold on but Pederson pushes him away.
Pederson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jokinen is trying to escape the mount.
Jokinen is squirming around, avoiding Pederson's attempts to control the action.
Pederson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pederson 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.
Digital Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deanthony Pederson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T5#
Jokinen is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pederson controlling from the full mount.
Pederson looking to finish Jokinen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jokinen!#T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jokinen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pederson landing strikes from the mount and Jokinen is in trouble!
Pederson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jokinen is trying to escape the mount.
Pederson content just to control the position here.
Pederson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Pederson prevents Jokinen from getting the reversal.
Pederson controlling from mount. #T8#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pederson wants to control the pace but Jokinen is squirming around nicely.
Pederson controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Pederson trying to control but Jokinen is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deanthony Pederson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pederson, 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: TOF 155
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Blue pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jokinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Blue moves into the clinch.
Blue digs a right hand underneath Jokinen's ribcage. Jokinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
I was talking to Blue's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Blue throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Jokinen pulls guard successfully.
Jokinen 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.
Blue 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.
Blue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Blue got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jokinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blue has managed to get both his arms back between Jokinen's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Jokinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blue sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jokinen's guard.
It looks like Blue is going to stand back up. #SUB2#
Jokinen looking for submissions off his back.
Blue is pressing down on Jokinen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jokinen is holding on for now.
Blue stalling.
It looks like Blue is going to stand back up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jokinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blue with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Blue tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jokinen.
Jokinen trying to control here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut
and Blue counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jokinen misses with a body shot.
And Blue counters with a quick kick to the body but Jokinen blocks it.#T3#
Blue throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jokinen lands with a nice body punch.
Jokinen cracks a nice hook into Blue's ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Jokinen. Those never looked like landing.
Jokinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Digital Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blue moves away.
Jokinen lands a right hook to the body.
Blue misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blue tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jokinen.
Jokinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blue.
Blue lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jokinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blue misses with a looping right.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blue takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jokinen looks to throw the jab but Blue is out of range.
Jokinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blue counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Jokinen does no damage.
Blue checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blue avoids the head kick by Jokinen.
Jokinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blue tries to clinch up.
Blue takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jokinen with a jab.
Jokinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blue tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jokinen manages to circle out of the way.
Blue slips under a jab from Jokinen.
Blue keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.#T5#
A big left from Jokinen misses.
Jokinen 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.
Jokinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheers as Blue lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jokinen doesn't seem phased though.
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blue.
Blue tries to bum rush Jokinen with a series of wild strikes but Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jokinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blue.
Jokinen tries to bum rush Blue with a series of wild strikes but Blue uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blue misses with a lunging right hand
and Jokinen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Blue's knee momentarily.
Jokinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jokinen is looking to slow Blue down with leg kicks.
Blue moves out of range of the body kick.
Blue throwing a counter right hand but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Jokinen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Blue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jokinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T6#
Jokinen throws a hook but Blue avoids it easily.
A low kick from Jokinen misses
letting Blue counter with a right hand.
Jokinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jokinen scores with a spinning back kick!
Jokinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blue.
Jokinen misses with a straight left.
Blue lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jokinen will feel that in the morning.
Jokinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blue uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Blue lands a jab to the nose.
Jokinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jokinen misses with a kick to the body
and Blue connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jokinen is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Blue misses the target.
Blue throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen throws out a counter right but Blue avoids it with no problem.#T7#
Blue 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.
Blue throws the left hand but Jokinen avoids the punch easily.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen throws a sloppy body shot
letting Blue counter with a right hand.
Blue blocks a leg kick.
Blue swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
Blue slips a jab from Jokinen.
Blue on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Jokinen misses.
A head kick misses from Blue.
Blue moves out of range of the body kick from Jokinen.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
Blue connects with a body shot.
Jokinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T8#
Blue misses with a head kick.
Jokinen throws a shot to the body.
Blue takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Blue rushes Jokinen and presses him up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blue just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jokinen's brow.
Blue scores a nice knee to the body.
Jokinen is trying to push Blue away but Blue has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jokinen jumps guard but Blue turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jokinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jokinen fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Jokinen manages to break the clinch.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blue.
Blue misses with a body shot.
Jokinen blocks a jab.#T9#
Jokinen throws a hook to the side of Blue's head but Blue sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blue is looking to land body kicks.
Jokinen lands a jab.
Blue just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blue is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blue throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jokinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blue. Blue circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jokinen lands with an overhand left.
Jokinen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Blue is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Blue scores with a jab. Jokinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick from Blue.
A solid body kick from Blue.
Jokinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Digital Jokinen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Blue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jokinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Digital Jokinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blue moves out of range of the strikes.
Blue throws a shot to the body.
Blue tries to land a body kick
and Jokinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Blue. Jokinen shrugs it off though.
The fighters circling - Jokinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blue misses with a double jab.
Jokinen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Blue takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jokinen jabs at Blue's body.
Blue ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Jokinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blue connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jokinen throws a hook but Blue avoids it easily.
Blue swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut. Blue saw that one coming.
Blue tries to counter by clinching up but Jokinen breaks away and moves out of range.
Blue takes a swing at Jokinen's ribcage but misses.
Blue looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.
Jokinen throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Blue holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jokinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blue misses with a knee strike.
Blue tries to work over Jokinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jokinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blue has Jokinen pressed against the cage, preventing Jokinen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blue scores with a shot to the side of Jokinen's head. #T2#
Blue throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jokinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jokinen fails to pull guard.
Jokinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blue backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blue goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blue pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Blue misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blue lands an elbow just above Jokinen 's eye.
Blue misses with a knee to the head.
Lloyd Blue has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blue lands a nice elbow.
Blue misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Jokinen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jokinen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Blue looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Jokinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blue doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blue manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Blue slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Blue slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jokinen is being controlled here.
Jokinen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jokinen sneaks back into half guard.
Blue controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blue wants to get back to his feet.
Blue looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Blue seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jokinen wants to get back to full guard.
Jokinen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
Jokinen has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Blue escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Blue!
Jokinen trying to remain calm as Blue controls from the top position.#T5##SU#
Blue decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jokinen to his feet.
Blue lands a nice shot that snaps Jokinen's head back.
Jokinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Blue.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jokinen.
Blue uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokinen.
Blue wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Blue tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Blue rushes Jokinen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jokinen tries to work over Blue's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jokinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blue lands with a short shot to the head.
Jokinen avoids a wild elbow strike from Blue.#T6#
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blue works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Jokinen.
Jokinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jokinen blocks an uppercut.
Blue lands a good knee to the midsection. Jokinen won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blue tries to stall but Jokinen uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Jokinen breaks from the clinch.
Jokinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blue.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
Blue tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jokinen manages to circle out of the way.
Blue scores with a jab. Jokinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blue.
Jokinen looks to land a left hand but Blue moved out of range nicely.
Blue misses with a body kick.#T7#
Blue throws a nice looking combination but Jokinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blue tries to clinch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen misses with a hook. Blue ducked under it nicely.
Jokinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Blue sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blue misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Blue. That snapped Jokinen's head back.
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blue uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokinen.
Jokinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blue.
Blue misses with a body kick.#CL#
Blue instigates a clinch.
Jokinen wants to break free but Blue has control. #T8#
Blue keeps control of Jokinen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blue creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jokinen misses with the head strike.
Blue misses with the head strike.
Blue has Jokinen pressed against the cage, preventing Jokinen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Jokinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Jokinen misses.
Blue looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jokinen throws a good cross that connects.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blue throws a body kick that misses
letting Jokinen counter with a right hand.
Jokinen throws a hook to the side of Blue's head but Blue sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jokinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blue throws a counter high kick but Jokinen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jokinen scores with a punch to the head.#T9#
Jokinen throws a right hand that misses
and Blue counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blue looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Blue blocks the body kick.
Nice cross by Jokinen.
Blue scores with a jab to the head.
Blue defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
Blue blocks the body kick.
Blue steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Jokinen lunges at Blue with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blue's hand.
Blue slips a jab from Jokinen.
Blue tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot lands for Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a hook. Blue ducked under it nicely.
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 Lloyd Blue 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Jokinen misses with a straight right.
Blue tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Jokinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jokinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blue tries to clinch but Jokinen is having none of it.
A big right from Jokinen misses.
Jokinen misses with a head kick.
A big right from Jokinen misses.
Jokinen misses the jab.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut. Blue saw that one coming.
Blue seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue throws a right hand that Jokinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jokinen also avoids with ease.
Jokinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blue counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blue tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Blue.
Jab by Jokinen.#T1#
Jokinen misses with a straight right.
Blue blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blue.
Blue looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good shot there by Jokinen.
Blue looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.
Jab from Blue.
Jokinen lands a head shot.
Jokinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blue checks a leg kick.
Blue is looking to counter the offense by Jokinen and move into the clinch.
Jokinen walks into a straight right hand from Blue.
Blue misses the body punch
and Jokinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Jokinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jokinen throws the left hand but Blue avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Blue takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blue misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blue throws a push kick but Jokinen slaps the foot to one side.
Blue is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jokinen.
Jokinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Jokinen misses with a body punch
and Blue counters with a stiff right hand.
Blue tries to clinch but Jokinen is having none of it.
Jokinen with a nice calf kick.
Jokinen throws a sloppy body shot
and Blue counters with a straight right hand.
Blue throws a head kick but Jokinen moves out of range.
It seemed like Jokinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blue displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jokinen throws out the jab. #T3#
Jokinen connects with a solid leg kick.
A cross from Jokinen lands.
Jokinen sizes up Blue with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blue misses with a body kick.
Jokinen throws a hook but Blue avoids it easily.
Blue misses with a body shot.
Blue misses with a body shot.
Blue sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jokinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blue.
Jokinen throws a right hand that misses
and Blue counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jokinen fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Blue misses the target.
Blue clobbers Jokinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jokinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blue at a distance. #T4#
Blue keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen is looking to chop away at Blue's legs.
Blue tries to clinch up but Jokinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Jokinen digs a good hook to Blue's body.
Good exchange - Jokinen coming out on top.
Blue clobbers Jokinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jokinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Blue throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blue keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen loads up on a big right hand but Blue slips the punch.
Nice body punch from Jokinen. #T5#
Jokinen looks to land a right hand but Blue moved out of range.
A big right from Jokinen misses.
Jokinen lands a jab.
Blue throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blue misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely.
Jokinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jokinen throws a leg kick but Blue sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Jokinen misses its intended target.
Blue scores with a head kick.
Blue explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jokinen cracks Blue with a good jab.
Blue looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jokinen lands with a nice body kick. #T6#
Blue's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jokinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blue scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blue misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blue ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Jokinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jokinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jokinen moves out of range as Blue throws a body kick.
Blue misses with a body kick.
Jokinen throws a hook but Blue avoids it easily.
Jokinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jokinen lands a head shot.
Jokinen misses with a looping right.
It looked like Blue was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jokinen.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blue avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T7#
Jokinen misses with an uppercut.
Blue is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen throws a shot from downtown. Blue moves away and avoids it.
Jokinen throws out a leg kick but Blue moves out of range and Jokinen only half commits.
A big right from Jokinen misses.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Blue jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jokinen throws out a powerful jab.
Jokinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blue's head.
Blue will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
Blue tries to counter by clinching up but Jokinen breaks away and moves out of range.
Jokinen swings for the body but Blue moves out of range.
Blue throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Blue misses.
Jokinen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T8#
Blue connects with a single shot there.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut.
Blue thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blue misses with a combination
enabling Jokinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Blue takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Blue darts in and clinches Jokinen up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blue using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jokinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blue prevents Jokinen from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Jokinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Blue moves out of range.
Jokinen looks to land a right hand but Blue moved out of range.
Blue is looking to counter with head kicks.
Blue wants to clinch.#T9#
Jokinen digs a good body shot into Blue's ribs.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses.
Blue uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokinen.
Jokinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Jokinen throws a hook to the side of Blue's head but Blue sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blue ducks right into an uppercut from Jokinen.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Blue.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Digital Jokinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jokinen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Digital Jokinen!
A very excited looking Digital Jokinen 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.
In defeat, Lloyd Blue stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for this opportunity, and I wanna give a special shout out to my gym Triumph Over Fear, to my sponsor Honest Apparel, and most of all to True Octagon Fighting!'.

Event: FCL - 7
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Somer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#It looks like Owen Savage has been cut.
The fighters circling - Somer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Savage.
A big left from Somer misses.
And Savage responds with a good body kick, but Somer manages to step out the way in time.
Somer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Somer misses with an uppercut
and Savage counters with a leg kick.
Trouble Somer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Somer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Somer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savage.
Savage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Somer lands a jab.
Somer throws the left hand but Savage avoids the punch easily.
Savage lands a slapping body shot.
Somer lunges at Savage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Savage's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Somer misses with a hook
and Savage counters with a stiff right hand.
Somer digs a good hook to Savage's body. #T1#
Somer lands with an overhand left.
Savage misses with a body punch
and Somer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savage throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Somer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Somer throws a poor cross that misses
and Savage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Somer.
Somer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Savage counters with a stiff right hand.
Somer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savage feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Somer collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Owen Savage!
A pretty intense looking Owen Savage took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: MMAH 106
Date: Jan 10, 2024

#R1#
Somer 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.
Somer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#It looks like Trouble Somer has been cut.
Somer throws the left hand but Bhullar avoids the punch easily.
Somer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Somer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bhullar ducks right into an uppercut from Somer.
Bhullar throws out a loose jab but Somer uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Somer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Somer lands a jab.
Bhullar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Somer finds it's way through Bhullar's defenses. #T1#
Bhullar connects with a right hand. Somer shakes it off.
Somer misses with a hook.
Bhullar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Somer stuns Bhullar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Bhullar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Somer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Somer sneaks back into half guard.
Bhullar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Somer on the ground.
Somer is trying to get back to full guard.
Bhullar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Somer wants to control but Bhullar is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Bhullar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Somer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Somer looking for submissions off his back.
Bhullar wants to pass the guard but Somer is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Somer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bhullar pulls his head out easily.
Bhullar wants to pass the guard but Somer is defending well.
Bhullar wants to take a breather but Somer is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bhullar prevents Somer from improving his position.
Somer won't allow Bhullar to pass to mount. #T3#
Somer is looking to improve his position.
Bhullar wants to free his trapped foot but Somer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Somer wants to control but Bhullar is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Bhullar seems to be working for a kimura but Somer defends the submission attempt.
Somer trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Bhullar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Somer trying to hold on to Bhullar's head to control him but Bhullar postures up.
Bhullar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Somer!
Somer is looking to improve his position but Bhullar isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Bhullar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Somer manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bhullar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Somer's legs.
Bhullar advances to mount. #SUB#
Bhullar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Somer is surviving well by controlling Bhullar's body position as best he can.
Somer is working to get back to half guard.
Somer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Bhullar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Somer defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Trouble Somer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trouble Somer's cut.
That's time! Bhullar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Somer with a jab.
Bhullar shoots and misses
and Somer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bhullar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Somer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Martin Bhullar has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhullar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Somer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bhullar lands an overhand right.
Somer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
BOOM! Somer lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bhullar. Bhullar tries to recover but Somer is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bhullar lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trouble Somer!

Event: HFC 78:Kangee vs Hanma
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Somer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Chai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Chai clinches up against the cage.
Somer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Somer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A lazy left from Chai finds it's target.
Chai connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab, jab by Chai - just one landing.
Somer lands a nice hook to Chai's body. Chai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Somer cracks Chai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Somer throws out the jab.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai moves out of range as Somer strikes.
A big left from Chai misses.
Decent striking displayed by Somer there.
Somer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Somer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Some wild striking there from Somer.
Somer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Somer was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Somer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
A combination from Somer does no damage.
Chai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
letting Somer counter with a right hand.
Chai slips under a jab from Somer.
Somer throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Somer moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Somer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chai dips to his left and cracks Somer with an uppercut!
Chai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chai blocks a jab.
Chai connects with a leg kick.
Somer 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.
Somer misses with a wild body shot.
Chai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Somer throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
InSaen Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Somer.
Somer throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Somer moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Somer misses.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Somer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Somer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Somer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Somer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Somer's head but Somer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai staying out of range there.
Chai lands a nice shot that snaps Somer's head back.
Somer misses with a wild body shot.
Somer misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Somer drops his hands momentarily and Chai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Somer ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
The fighters circling - Somer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Somer throws an off balance right hand
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Chai moves away from the strike by Somer.
Chai moves out of range as Somer strikes.
Chai drops his hands momentarily and Somer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big left from Somer misses.
Chai's corner calls for a 1-2. Chai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A cross from Chai lands.
Chai cracks Somer with a good jab.
Somer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Somer. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Somer cracks a nice hook into Chai's ribs.
Somer misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Somer.
Chai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Somer moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Somer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Chai moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Somer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
No joy there for Somer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Somer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Somer misses with a wild body shot.
Chai lands a leg kick that knocks Somer off balance momentarily.
Somer digs a good body shot into Chai's ribs.
Somer swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Somer's head but Somer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Somer misses with a lunging right hand
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Somer throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick from Chai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai slips a jab from Somer.
Chai blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai slips under a jab.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Somer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Somer missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Trouble Somer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Somer ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Somer throws out the jab.
Somer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai swings for the body but Somer moves out of range.
Chai throws the left hand but Somer avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Somer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Somer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chai is looking to chop away at Somer's legs.
Somer throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Somer is just out of range.
Somer unleashes a big counter combination but Chai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Somer counters with a left to the body.
Chai scores with a leg kick.
Somer throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Trouble Somer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Somer throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Somer scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Chai misses.
Chai scores with a jab. Somer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Somer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Somer moves out of range as Chai strikes.
A little jabbing left from Somer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chai tests Somer's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Somer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Somer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Chai lands with a shot to the body.
Somer throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Somer.
Chai avoids the body shot from Somer.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Somer.
Somer cracks a nice hook into Chai's ribs.
Somer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Somer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chai slips under a jab from Somer.
Somer checks the leg kick.
Chai throws a head kick that half lands.
Chai misses with a right hand
enabling Somer to counter with a crisp jab.
Somer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Somer. #T2#
Chai connects with a solid leg kick.
Chai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Somer.
Somer avoids the head kick by Chai.
Somer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Somer.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chai.
Somer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Somer looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Somer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chai can pounce on him.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai throws a body punch but Somer moves out of range.
Somer throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Somer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Chai. #T3#
Somer connects with a body shot.
A low kick lands for Chai.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Somer moves out of range of the leg kick from Chai.
Chai lands a nice hook to Somer's body. Somer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Somer's head but Somer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch lands to the side of Somer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Somer jabs Chai right on the nose. Chai blinks but takes it well.
Somer avoids the head kick by Chai.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Somer.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Somer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Somer.
Somer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A bone on bone clash there as Somer blocks the leg kick.
Somer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Somer tries to bum rush Chai with a series of wild strikes but Chai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Somer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Chai tests Somer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chai with a nice cross.
Chai lands a jab to the head.
Somer's corner calls for a 1-2. Somer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Somer just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Somer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Chai throws a leg kick but Somer moved away.
Somer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Somer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
A swing and a miss from Somer.
Jab, jab by Chai - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Somer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Somer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chai back to the cage. Somer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Somer to counter with a crisp jab.
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 InSaen Chai 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Chai tries to clinch but Somer moves out of range.
Somer throws a poor cross that misses
and Chai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chai, as that shot connected.
Somer missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Somer takes one to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Chai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Somer's shoulder, as Somer tries to avoid the shot.
Chai staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Chai misses.
Chai misses the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Chai.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Somer! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Somer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Somer. Those never looked like landing.
Somer feints a jab promting Chai to slip. Somer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chai slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Chai scores with a hook.
Nice cross by Somer.
Somer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Chai finds it's target.
Chai lands a nice shot that snaps Somer's head back.
Somer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Somer walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Somer scores with a nice right hand.
Somer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Somer manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Somer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chai darts in trying to clinch
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Chai misses with a straight left.
Chai moves out of range as Somer strikes.
Chai connects with a crisp jab.
Somer throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Somer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai dodges the punch combination from Somer.
Chai blocks a jab.
Somer misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Chai has Somer up against the cage in a clinch.
Chai lands a nice uppercut.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Chai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Somer throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Somer.
A nice leg kick from Chai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Somer loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Somer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Somer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chai throws out a leg kick but Somer moves out of range and Chai only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Somer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Somer misses with a straight left.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Somer misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Somer.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Somer. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Somer lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Somer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Somer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Somer looks to land a combination but Chai avoids it well.
Chai throws a hook but Somer avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Chai.
Donk. Chai catches Somer right on the button with a cross.
Chai tries to clinch but Somer moves out of range.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Chai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Somer.
Somer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Somer.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
InSaen Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chai 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... InSaen Chai!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, InSaen Chai made sure he mentioned Champion Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: HFC 75:Standifer vs Leonidas
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Man throws a sloppy body shot
and Somer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Nasty Man has been cut.
Somer takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man scores with a nice right hand.
Man is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Somer finds it's way through Man's defenses.
Somer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Man momentarily.
Man takes a swing at Somer's ribcage but misses.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Somer.
Somer slips a jab from Man.
Man doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Man tries to clinch up but Somer circles away and keeps his distance.
Somer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Man fails in his attempt to clinch.
Somer looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Somer looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Man lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Man rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Somer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Somer.#T1#
Somer looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Somer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Man slips a straight right by Somer.
Somer needs to keep his hands up - Man had a free shot at his head there.
Somer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Somer moves out of range as Man strikes.
Man has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Man forces Somer back against the cage and clinches.
Somer blocks an uppercut.
Man lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Somer working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Somer gets control of Man's arms and successfully pulls guard. Somer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Somer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Somer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Man avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Man trying to stand up but can't free himself from Somer's guard.#T2##SUB#
Somer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Man gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Man gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Somer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Somer fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Somer lands a nice hook to Man's body. Man takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Somer. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Somer lunges at Man with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Man's hand.
Man misses the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Somer. That snapped Man's head back. #CL2#
Man has closed the distance and engaged Somer in a clinch. #BC#
Somer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Somer circles away.
A shot to the liver by Man. Beautiful body shot.
Man tries to clinch up.
Man slips under a jab.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Somer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Somer throwing a counter right hand but Man manages to avoid it.
Somer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man.
Somer just misses with a punch to the body.
Somer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Somer throws a body shot but no joy.
Nasty Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man slips a jab and a cross from Somer. #CL2#
Man has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Somer.
Man lands a right hand.
Somer blocks a body shot from Man.
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Somer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Somer tries to pull guard but Man holds him up against the cage and eventually Somer drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man. #T4#
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Somer blocks a body shot from Man.
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!
Somer prevents a body shot from Man.
Somer lands with a short shot to the head.
Somer blocks an uppercut.
Somer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Man lands a shot to the body.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Somer controls his hands.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Somer avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Somer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Somer. #BC#
Somer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Somer.
Man looks to land a right hand but Somer moved out of range.
Somer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Somer is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Man closes the distance but Somer moves to the side
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trouble Somer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nasty Man's cut.
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#
Somer connects with a single shot there.
Man lands a right hook to the body.
Man closes the distance looking to clinch
and Somer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Somer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Somer avoids the body shot from Man.
It looks like Somer has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Somer does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. Somer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Somer moves out of range of the strikes.
Somer lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Somer, as that shot connected. #CUT#That has opened up Nasty Man's cut even more.
Somer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Man wants to clinch up but Somer keeps it at a distance.
Man misses with a jab to the body
and Somer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Somer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Somer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab. #T1#
Somer lands with a hook. Man tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Somer throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Man is looking to clinch.
Somer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Somer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Somer digs a good body shot into Man's ribs.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Man cracks Somer with a good jab.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Somer here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Somer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Somer was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Somer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Man is looking to clinch.
Somer looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Man misses.
Somer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Somer thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Somer. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2##CL2#
Man has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man misses with a body punch.
Somer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Man smiles and moves away.
Somer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Somer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Man scores with a decent looking hook.
Somer just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Man clinches.
Somer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Man scores with a nice short uppercut.
Somer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Man is breathing heavily.
Somer tries to pull guard but Man forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Man blocks an uppercut.
Somer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Man up against the cage.
Somer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Somer backwards.
Somer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Man to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trouble Somer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Man lands a left hand.
Somer doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Somer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Man has taken the fight to the clinch.
Man lands a shot to the body.
Somer taking a breather.
Somer jumps guard but Man stands there with Somer around his waist. Somer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Somer has had enough of the clinch but Man keeps him there for the moment.
Man misses with the head strike. #BC#
Somer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Somer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Somer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man tries to clinch but Somer is having none of it.
Somer throwing a counter right hand but Man manages to avoid it.
Somer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Somer was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Jab, jab by Man - just one landing.
Somer dips to his left and cracks Man with an uppercut!#T4#
Somer misses with a wild body shot.
Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Somer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Man takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#The cut above Nasty Man's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Somer tries to move into range but Man moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Somer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Somer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Good exchange - Somer coming out on top.
Somer scores with a hook.
Somer throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Somer tries to keep at a distance but Man has taken the fight into the clinch.
Somer presses Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Man misses with the head strike. #BC#
Somer breaks from the clinch.
Man fails to land with a series of punches.
Somer connects with a jab.
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 Trouble Somer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nasty Man's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Somer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Somer.
Nasty Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Somer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Somer keeps the fight on the outside.
Somer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man. #KD#
Somer throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Man tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#Man is rocked!#CUT#Nasty Man's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nasty Man's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Trouble Somer!

Event: HFC 104: Hernandez vs Nayati
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Drago on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Somer lands a nice shot to the body.
A combination from Drago does no damage.
Drago doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Somer clinches up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Somer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drago has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
I was talking to Drago's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Somer tries to work over Drago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drago tries to break free but Somer pushes him back against the cage.
Somer misses with a body punch.
Drago working hard to break the clinch.
Somer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Somer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Somer working aggressively here.
Somer fails to pull guard.
Somer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Drago seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Somer can turn it around.
A shot in the inside from Somer.
Somer misses with a hook from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Somer tries a body shot but Drago blocks it.
Drago prevents a body shot from Somer.
Somer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Somer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Somer tries to pull guard but Drago won't allow it.
Somer goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Drago is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Somer.
Somer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drago tries to break free but Somer pushes him back against the cage.
Drago blocking some punches.
Drago blocking some punches.
Somer lands a body shot. #BC#
Drago manages to break the clinch.
Drago jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Somer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Somer misses.
Somer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drago appears to be looking for a big counter.
Drago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Somer was well out of range. Poor timing from Drago.
Drago throws a leg kick but Somer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
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!
Somer misses with a looping right.#T3#
Drago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Somer blocks a low kick nicely.
Somer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dragos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Somer scores with a jab to the head.
Somer moves away from the strike by Drago.
Somer checks a leg kick.
Drago staying out of range there.#KD2#
Somer lands a left and a right that sends Drago crashing to the canvas! Somer dives into mount looking to finish!#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Somer quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Somer but it's paid off an Drago is forced to tap! Nice work by Somer.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trouble Somer!
Ivan Drago was interviewed post fight and said 'If I die....I die'.

Event: HFC 100: Chai vs Bond
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
George takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
George gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Somer manages to break the clinch.
Somer connects with a crisp jab.
Somer clobbers George with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Somer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but George was well out of range. Poor timing from Somer.
George let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Somer misses the jab.
The fighters circling - George throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
George misses the shot to the body.
Somer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Somer throws an off balance right hand
and George counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Somer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
George misses with a right hand
and Somer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps George thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somer throws the left hand but George avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from George ! But no joy.
Somer misses with a combination
and George counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Somer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
George throws a predictable looking body shot
and George takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Somer throws a poor cross that misses
and George counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab by George .
Somer lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Somer.
George slips under a jab.
George ducks under a wild hook from Somer.
George misses with an uppercut
and Somer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
George slips a straight right by Somer.
George is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Somer.
George takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC#George is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
George misses with a few strikes there.
Somer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Somer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between George 's hands.
George is still on wobbly legs! Can Somer finish him?
Somer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
George let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Somer sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through George 's defenses. It connects perfectly with George 's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trouble Somer!

Event: MMAHKI 62
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Somer lands the left hand.
Rail has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Somer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Somer throws an overhand right that lands on Rail's shoulder, as Rail tries to avoid the shot.
Rail ducks under a wild hook from Somer.
Somer swings for the body but Rail moves out of range.
Somer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rail now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Somer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rail moves out of range as Somer strikes.
A little jabbing left from Rail on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Somer misses with a straight left.
Somer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Somer as he checks the leg kick.
Somer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Somer takes a swing at Rail's ribcage but misses.
Somer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rail.
Rail lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Somer blocks a low kick nicely.
Somer throws a shot to the body.
Somer takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Somer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rail was well out of range. Poor timing from Somer.
Somer is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rail's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rail fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Somer is out of range.
Rail throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Somer misses its target.
Somer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Somer misses with a body shot
and Rail counters with a nice leg kick.
Somer swings for the body but Rail moves out of range.
Somer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rail throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rail's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rail's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rail ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good exchange - Somer coming out on top.
Somer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Somer misses with a lunging right hand
and Rail counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Rail.#CL#
Somer moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Somer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rail is trying to force a seperation but Somer has the dominant position.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Somer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Somer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Somer pulls Rail into guard.
Rail trying to stand up but can't free himself from Somer's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Somer looking for a guillotine here but Rail defends easily. #SUB#
Somer is looking for a triangle but Rail pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Somer has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Rail doesn't defend quickly enough and Somer has managed to lock this one up! Can Rail escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Somer on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Trouble Somer!

Event: MMAHKI 38
Date: Apr 05, 2023

#R1#
Drago misses with a looping left.
Drago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drago looks to throw the jab but Somer is out of range.
Drago misses with a right hand
letting Somer counter with a right hand.
Somer slips under a jab.
Somer throws out a counter right but Drago avoids it with no problem.
Drago ducks under a wild hook from Somer.
Drago tries to clinch
and Somer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Drago doesn't manage to clinch there - Somer circles away.
A little jabbing left from Somer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Drago bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Somer's head backwards.
Drago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drago moves to clinch but Somer breaks away
and Somer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drago tries to clinch up but Somer circles away and keeps his distance.
Drago scores with a jab.
Drago tries to clinch there but Somer circles away.
Somer throws a hook but Drago blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drago moves in looking to clinch but Somer pushes him off.
Drago swings widly with a right hand
and Somer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Somer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Drago tries to clinch up but Somer circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Drago has closed the distance and engaged Somer in a clinch. #T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Somer.
Somer blocking some punches.
Somer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Somer on the inside.
Somer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Drago up against the cage.
Drago misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Somer.
Drago throws a punch but it's blocked by Somer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drago. #BC2#
Somer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Somer.#CL#
Drago instigates a clinch.
Somer blocks an uppercut.
Somer is leaning against Drago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Somer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Somer lands a body punch.
Drago is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Somer.
Drago throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Somer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Drago throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Drago throws a head punch that misses.
Drago misses with a punch on the inside.
Somer tries to pull guard but Drago forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drago has a couple of punches blocked by Somer.
Drago misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Somer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Somer effectively controlling the action here.
Somer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Drago walks away with a smile on his face. Somer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A lazy left from Drago finds it's target.
Drago connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ivan Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Somer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drago on the side of the head.
Somer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Somer lands a lovely overhand right.
Drago tries to clinch but Somer is having none of it.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch but Somer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Somer has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Somer connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Somer. That snapped Drago's head back. #T3#
Drago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Somer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Somer.
A jab from Somer misses.
Drago throws a hook to the side of Somer's head but Somer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drago is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Drago rushes Somer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Somer gets control of Drago's arms and successfully pulls guard. Somer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Somer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drago can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Somer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Somer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Somer is looking for a triangle here but Drago uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Somer struggling a bit here.#T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Somer is looking to reverse the position.
Somer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Drago is defending against the submission attempts here by Somer. #SUB2#
Somer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Somer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Trouble Somer 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#
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch but Somer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Somer catches Drago with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Drago tries to clinch but Somer is having none of it.
We've been told by Drago's head coaches at Hilo Workout Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Drago looks to clinch
and Drago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drago takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Drago keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Somer.
Drago wants to clinch.
Somer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Drago throws a lazy right hand but Somer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drago connects with a good right hand that stumbles Somer. Somer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Drago tries to clinch but Somer is having none of it.
Drago closes the distance looking to clinch
and Somer counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago throws a hook to the side of Somer's head but Somer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Somer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Drago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drago tries to clinch up but Somer circles away and keeps his distance.
Somer misses with a looping right.#T1#
Somer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A shot to the liver by Somer. Beautiful body shot.
Drago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drago looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Drago closes the distance looking to clinch
and Somer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Somer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Somer lands a nice looking body shot.
Drago wants to clinch.
Drago throws an overhand right that lands on Somer's shoulder, as Somer tries to avoid the shot.
Drago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Somer.
Somer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drago ducks under a wild hook from Somer.
Somer throws a combination. Drago tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC2#Drago is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Somer feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Drago crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Trouble Somer!
Ivan Drago was interviewed post fight and said 'If I die....I die'.

Event: MMAHKI 34
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1##TD#
Draught closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Draught lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Somer working for a triangle but Draught defends it easily.
Draught slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Somer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Draught working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Draught slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Draught tries for a kimura but Somer is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somer is looking for a sweep.
Somer keeps trying to improve his position.
Somer struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Draught is trying to get an arm triangle but Somer is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Draught is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Somer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Somer is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Draught tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Somer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Draught looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draught advances to full mount. #SUB#
Draught is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Somer is surviving well by controlling Draught's body position as best he can.
Somer tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Somer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Somer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Somer wants to stand up but Draught is controlling the position.
My spies in RÃ¤kÃ¤lÃ¤ inform me that Somer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Somer wants to work for an arm triangle but Draught is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Somer seems to be working for a kimura but Draught defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Draught looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Draught is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Somer is looking for a kimura here.
Somer is pressing down on Draught's thigh, looking to free his foot. Draught is holding on for now. #T3#
Draught tries to roll over but Somer keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Somer is trying to work for a kimura but Draught is defending well. #SUB2#
Somer is looking for a kimura but Draught is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Somer to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Somer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Draught works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Somer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Draught is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Somer, into his guard. #REVR##SUB#
Draught thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Draught stands and throws Somer's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Somer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Somer is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Somer looking for submissions off his back.
Somer is refusing to be controlled, as Draught sits in half guard.
Draught passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Somer!
Draught misses with a head shot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Somer tries to reverse the position but Draught maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Somer wants to control but Draught is having none of it.
Draught wants to control the pace but Somer is squirming around nicely.
Draught mounts Somer! Really nice guard pass there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlton Draught dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Draught darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Carlton Draught overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Somer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Draught pulls his head out easily.
Somer is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Draught is working for a submission of some sort.
Draught passes to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Draught is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Somer has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Draught looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Somer struggling a bit here.#T1#
Draught tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Draught tries for a kimura but Somer is defending well. #SUB#
Draught is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Somer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Draught moves into full mount!
Somer is working to get back to half guard.
Somer has given up his back here. Will Draught look for the submission or keep pounding away? #SUB#
Draught working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Somer is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Draught has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Somer taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlton Draught!
Carlton Draught seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMAHKI 21
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Hawkins closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Somer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hawkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hawkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
A quick step to the side and Somer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Hawkins clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Somer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hawkins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Somer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins shoots and misses
and Somer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Hawkins gets a clinch. #BC#
Somer manages to break the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Hawkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Somer, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Hawkins pulls guard effortlessly.
Somer trying to control but Hawkins is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Somer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hawkins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hawkins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hawkins! #REVB#
Somer is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Somer tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Hawkins is looking to take a break and control but Somer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Somer is trying to get back to half guard.
Somer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Somer wants to control the action here but instead Hawkins manages to pass to full mount!
Somer tries to hold on but Hawkins pushes him away.
Somer is trying to escape the mount.
Hawkins controlling from the full mount.
Hawkins wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Somer is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Somer tries to hold on but Hawkins pushes him away.
Somer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hawkins sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Somer wants to hold on but Hawkins pushes him away.
Somer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hawkins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hawkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Somer is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Hawkins wants to finish this one by submission but Somer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hawkins.
Somer is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Somer regains half guard.
Somer wants to control but Hawkins is keeping busy. #SUB#
Somer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hawkins passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hawkins wants to control the pace but Somer is squirming around nicely.
Somer manages to control the position for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Hawkins 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#
Hawkins fails with the takedown
letting Somer counter with a right hand.
Somer throws out a loose jab but Hawkins uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Hawkins gets a clinch. #BC#
Somer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Somer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Trouble Somer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Hawkins.
Hawkins tries for a takedown but Somer circles away easily
and Somer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1##CL2#
Hawkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Somer, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Somer breaks the clinch.
Hawkins misses with a low kick.
Somer is looking to counter punch.
Hawkins misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Somer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hawkins! Somer lets Hawkins back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Hawkins tries to clinch but Somer is having none of it.
Hawkins shoots in but Somer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hawkins is breathing heavily.
Somer keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Somer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Hawkins wants to clinch up but Somer keeps it at a distance.
Somer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hawkins wants to clinch but Somer slips to the side#KD#
and Somer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hawkins! Somer lets Hawkins back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Hawkins is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawkins throws a leg kick
and Somer counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Hawkins out cold! What a finish! Somer is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trouble Somer!

Event: MMAHKI 10
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Ragnarson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Somer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Somer connects with a body shot that sends Ragnarson's belly button to the back.
Somer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD2#
Ragnarson gets a double leg takedown into Somer's guard.
Ragnarson looks winded!#SUB#
Somer has his foot on Ragnarson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ragnarson works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Ragnarson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Ragnarson is sitting in close to Somer's body. Somer has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ragnarson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ragnarson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Somer.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Trouble Somer!

Event: MMAHKI 5
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Duffy ducks under a wild hook from Somer.
Somer lands a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Mike Duffy has been cut.
Somer lands the left hand.
Duffy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Somer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Duffy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Somer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No joy there for Somer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duffy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Somer backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Somer cracks Duffy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Somer moves out of range of the strikes.
Duffy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duffy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Somer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Duffy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Somer.
Somer cracks Duffy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Somer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Somer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Somer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Duffy momentarily. #ROC#Duffy is rocked!
Somer steps in with a hook that catches Duffy right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Somer follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Duffy looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trouble Somer!

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