Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Zahedi vs Bull
Date: Dec 14, 2025

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sarinnen enables Taylor to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sarinnen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Taylor postures up. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taylor is aware though and is defending well.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Sarinnen keeps moving.
Taylor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sarinnen controls Taylor momentarily but Taylor frees himself.
Sarinnen 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.
Sarinnen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarinnen keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sarinnen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sarinnen.
Sarinnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sarinnen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Taylor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Sarinnen avoids them all with ease.
Sarinnen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samuel Sarinnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarinnen misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Taylor to counter with a crisp jab.
Sarinnen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taylor swivels and escapes.
Sarinnen misses with a hook
enabling Taylor to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarinnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarinnen is trying to control the position but Taylor postures up. #SUB2#
Sarinnen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Sarinnen trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Taylor rolls with it to try and escape but Sarinnen cranks on the arm and Taylor is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Sarinnen!
A relieved looking Samuel Sarinnen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Kalambay vs Entreri
Date: Nov 16, 2025

#R1#
Action throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Sarinnen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sarinnen.
Sarinnen pushes off an throws an elbow but Action leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sarinnen jumps guard but Action stands there with Sarinnen around his waist. Sarinnen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sarinnen throws an elbow that misses.
Action is trying to push Sarinnen away but Sarinnen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sarinnen misses with some punches.
Sarinnen can't get the takedown.
Sarinnen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dominic Action has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sarinnen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Action is pressed up against the cage. Sarinnen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Action down to the mat. Action avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sarinnen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sarinnen feints the counter takedown.
Sarinnen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sarinnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sarinnen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Action sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Action throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sarinnen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Sarinnen ducks under a wild hook from Action.
Sarinnen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Action counters with a straight right hand.
Sarinnen lands a jab to the nose.
Sarinnen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sarinnen just misses with a punch to the body.
Action turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Action misses with an uppercut. Sarinnen saw that one coming.
Action getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Action connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#Sarinnen is rocked!
Samuel Sarinnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Action throws a push kick but Sarinnen slaps the foot to one side.
Sarinnen is still on wobbly legs! Can Action finish him?
Dominic Action is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Action tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sarinnen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Action.
Sarinnen seems to have recovered his senses.
Action works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Action throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Action misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sarinnen.
Sarinnen staying out of range there.
Sarinnen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Action tries to move into range but Sarinnen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Sarinnen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Action missing with a left hand there. Sarinnen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sarinnen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Action under the eye.
Action has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Punchin N\' Chockin in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Sarinnen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Action looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Action defending well as Sarinnen loads up on a big left hand.
Action thows a leg kick but Sarinnen checks it
and Sarinnen counters with a nice uppercut.
Action with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sarinnen to score with a decent uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sarinnen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sarinnen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Action walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Action uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarinnen.
Sarinnen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Action momentarily.
Action throws a hook but Sarinnen avoids it easily.
Sarinnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Action ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sarinnen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sarinnen throws a poor cross that misses
and Action counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Action 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Action ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarinnen moves away.
Sarinnen dives in for a single leg takedown but Action sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Sarinnen throws a series of punches but Action avoids them all with ease.
Action swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sarinnen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Action.
Action thows a leg kick but Sarinnen checks it #TD2#
and Sarinnen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Action won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Sarinnen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Action rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sarinnen's guard! Nice work there by Action! #SUB2#
Sarinnen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sarinnen trying to keep a closed guard but Action is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Sarinnen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Action can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Action has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sarinnen pulls Action in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Sarinnen is trying to control the position but Action postures up.
Sarinnen managing to control the position.
Action would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sarinnen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Action gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sarinnen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Action works the jab nicely.
Sarinnen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Action moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sarinnen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sarinnen misses the body punch
and Action cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sarinnen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sarinnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Action thows a leg kick but Sarinnen checks it #TD2#
and Sarinnen counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Sarinnen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Sarinnen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Sarinnen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Sarinnen just content to control the position.
Sarinnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Action keeps working.
Sarinnen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sarinnen trying to control the position but Action is working away. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sarinnen with the ground and pound but Action regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Sarinnen looks to land a strike but Action avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sarinnen 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.
Action wants to get back to his feet but Sarinnen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Action keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully.
Sarinnen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Action cracks a nice hook into Sarinnen's ribs.
Action misses with an uppercut. Sarinnen saw that one coming.
Action ducks right into an uppercut from Sarinnen.
Sarinnen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Action throws a combination that misses
and Sarinnen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sarinnen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed right hand from Sarinnen misses the target.
Sarinnen misses with an uppercut. Action saw that one coming.
Action's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sarinnen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Action scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
A slow jab from Sarinnen misses its intended target.
Action plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sarinnen loads up on a big right hand but Action slips the punch.
Action is looking to counter punch.
Action turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sarinnen misses with a looping left.
Sarinnen with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sarinnen misses with a wild body shot.
Sarinnen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sarinnen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sarinnen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Action backs up against the cage.
The fighters circling - Action throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Action blocks a jab.
Action scores with a jab. Sarinnen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Action misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sarinnen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Action.
Sarinnen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sarinnen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sarinnen.
Action is looking to counter punch.
Sarinnen moves away from the strike by Action.
Sarinnen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sarinnen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Action.
Sarinnen throws out a loose jab but Action uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Action on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sarinnen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Action swings for the body but Sarinnen moves out of range.
Sarinnen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Action's head backwards.
Sarinnen clobbers Action with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sarinnen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Samuel Sarinnen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice straight punches there by Action. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Action.
Action uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarinnen.
Sarinnen missing with a left hand there. Action was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Action throwing a counter right hand but Sarinnen manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Action shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sarinnen swings for the body but Action moves out of range.
Action misses the jab.#T1#
Sarinnen misses with a jab to the body
and Action cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sarinnen misses with a lunging right hand
and Action counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sarinnen's knee momentarily.
Action takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Action loads up on a big right hand but Sarinnen slips the punch.
Action uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sarinnen.
Sarinnen 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.
Sarinnen throws a body punch but Action moves out of range.
Sarinnen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sarinnen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Action stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Action wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Action throws a big shot that misses.
Sarinnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dominic Action has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sarinnen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sarinnen cracks Action with an open hand slap.
Sarinnen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sarinnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Action moves away.
Action was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Sarinnen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Action jabs Sarinnen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sarinnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Action moves away.
Sarinnen throws out a loose jab but Action uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD#
Action cracks Sarinnen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Action has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sarinnen to stand back up!
Action looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Action tries a head kick but it misses.
Sarinnen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Action defends it well.
Action fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sarinnen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A bone on bone clash there as Sarinnen blocks the leg kick.
Action uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sarinnen.
Sarinnen misses with a body shot.
Sarinnen tries to bum rush Action with a series of wild strikes but Action uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sarinnen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slow jab from Action misses its intended target.
Action misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sarinnen! But no joy.
Sarinnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Action manages to avoid it.
Sarinnen staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Action misses its intended target.
Action bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Sarinnen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sarinnen misses with a straight right.
Sarinnen misses with a looping right.
Action misses the jab.
Sarinnen cracks a nice hook into Action's ribs.#KD#
Action lands a big right hand that sends Sarinnen crashing to the mat! Action stays standing though and waves Sarinnen back to his feet!
Sarinnen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Action throws a looping overhand right but Sarinnen ducks down to avoid it.
Action steps in with a hook that catches Sarinnen right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Action follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Sarinnen looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominic Action!
A pretty intense looking Dominic Action took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: SMASH: Saitoh vs Shifter
Date: Oct 25, 2025

#R1#
Sarinnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Howell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarinnen.
We've been hearing reports that Sarinnen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Howell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sarinnen lands a nice shot that snaps Howell's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for Sarinnen. That snapped Howell's head back. #ROC#Howell is rocked!
A combination from Howell does no damage.
Howell is still on wobbly legs! Can Sarinnen finish him?
It's a brutal combination of punches from Sarinnen! Howell is backing up but he can't get away as Sarinnen lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Howell and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Samuel Sarinnen!
A victorious Samuel Sarinnen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Leao vs Gamboa
Date: Sep 20, 2025

#R1#
Richard dodges the punch combination from Sarinnen.
Richard attempts a counter takedown but Sarinnen avoids it well and moves away.
Sarinnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richard manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Sarinnen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Richard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
Sarinnen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Richard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Richard striking from half guard on the bottom.
Sarinnen is keen to just control but Richard is a slippery customer.
Richard keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Richard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Richard has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Sarinnen. Oh but Richard has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Sarinnen goes limp - he's gone! Richard jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Small Richard!
A victorious Small Richard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Adamovic vs Murray
Date: Aug 17, 2025

#R1#
Harris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sarinnen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harris connects with a looping right hand.
Sarinnen just misses with a punch to the body.
Harris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sarinnen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Harris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Harris clinches. #TD2#
Sarinnen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sarinnen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris wants to control from the top but Sarinnen keeps moving.
Sarinnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sarinnen trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Harris postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sarinnen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Harris, into his guard. #REVB#
Harris keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully. #T1#
Harris controlling the position.
Sarinnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Harris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harris keeping full guard, as Sarinnen tries to pass.
Sarinnen advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harris sees it coming and defends easily.
Sarinnen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Harris knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harris wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Harris is defending against the submission attempts here by Sarinnen. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura but Harris is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sarinnen to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harris has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sarinnen prevents Harris from improving his position.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura here. #T3#
Sarinnen is looking to stall here but Harris recovers full guard.
Sarinnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sarinnen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sarinnen works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Sarinnen wants to work for an arm triangle but Harris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Harris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sarinnen is just content to waste time from the top position. Harris takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Harris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harris trying to control the position. #SUB#
Harris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sarinnen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harris trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sarinnen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Harris throws a lazy right hand but Sarinnen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sarinnen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Harris.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Harris enables Sarinnen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harris manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sarinnen wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Sarinnen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sarinnen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harris can't do much from the bottom here.
Harris is not content to let Sarinnen control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris is trying to get back to half guard.
Harris might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sarinnen is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Sarinnen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Sarinnen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Harris has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sarinnen but great work by Harris.#SUB#
Harris is trying to get an arm triangle but Sarinnen is defending well. #SUB#
Harris tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harris has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Harris is trying to get an arm triangle but Sarinnen is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Harris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sarinnen, who protects the arm well.
Sarinnen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Harris off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Harris showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Harris defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sarinnen avoiding Harris 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Sarinnen goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Harris escapes and is now in half guard on top. #T3#
Sarinnen is trying to control but can't.
Sarinnen wants to get back to full guard.
Sarinnen is controlling Harris's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sarinnen is not content to let Harris control the position.
Sarinnen is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Harris 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.
Sarinnen wants to control but Harris is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sarinnen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Sarinnen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sarinnen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Sarinnen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harris defends it easily.
Sarinnen keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Samuel Sarinnen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Sarinnen cracks Harris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harris lands a two punch combo.
Sarinnen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harris but Harris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harris cracks a nice hook into Sarinnen's ribs.
Harris shoots in but Sarinnen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harris scores with the left hand. Sarinnen knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarinnen manages to avoid it.
Sarinnen shoots in looking for a takedown. Harris tries to sprawl out of it but Sarinnen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Sarinnen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Harris!#T1#
Harris is trying to control Sarinnen's posture but Sarinnen avoids it.
Harris is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sarinnen off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Sarinnen right now.
Samuel Sarinnen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sarinnen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sarinnen working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Harris looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sarinnen wants to hold on but Harris pushes him away.#SUB#
Harris is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sarinnen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T2#
Harris can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sarinnen is looking to escape. #SUB#
Harris working for a submission but Sarinnen is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Harris goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sarinnen is on top in guard.
Sarinnen looking to pass the guard.
Harris is trying to keep Sarinnen in close. #T3#
Sarinnen is looking to advance position but Harris has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Sarinnen wants to hold on but Harris pushes him away.#SUB#
Harris with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Harris looking for a guillotine from mount but Sarinnen is having none of it.
Sarinnen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sarinnen holds on for dear life.#SUB#
Harris looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4##SUB#
Harris goes for an armbar but Sarinnen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sarinnen.
Sarinnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sarinnen wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Benjamin Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sarinnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harris can't keep his opponent in guard - Sarinnen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sarinnen wants to free his trapped foot but Harris is holding on for dear life with his legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Harris showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sarinnen 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Sarinnen!
Our winner, Samuel Sarinnen, 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: SMASH: Saitoh vs Kalambay
Date: Jul 12, 2025

#R1#
Sarinnen swings for the body but Kalvis moves out of range.
Sarinnen scores with a nice head shot.
Sarinnen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalvis.
Kalvis loads up on a big right hand but Sarinnen slips the punch.
Kalvis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarinnen.
Kalvis loads up on a big right hand but Sarinnen slips the punch.
Kalvis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sarinnen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sarinnen scores with a jab to the body.
Sarinnen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sarinnen misses with a hook
and Kalvis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalvis swings for the body but Sarinnen moves out of range.
Sarinnen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalvis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sarinnen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kalvis sprawls well. Kalvis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sarinnen gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Sarinnen throws a right and a left that Kalvis avoids nicely.
Sarinnen looks to land a left hand but Kalvis moved out of range nicely.
Kalvis slips a jab from Sarinnen.
It looked like Kalvis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kalvis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalevelis Kalvis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Sarinnen misses.
Sarinnen misses with a looping left.
Kalvis tries to clinch but Sarinnen is having none of it.
No luck for Sarinnen with that takedown attempt.
Sarinnen tries for a takedown but Kalvis circles away easily
and Kalvis counters with a right hand to the body.
Kalevelis Kalvis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sarinnen.
Sarinnen defending well as Kalvis loads up on a big left hand.
Sarinnen with the counter takedown but Kalvis avoids it easily.
Kalvis throws a body punch but Sarinnen moves out of range. #T2#
Sarinnen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kalvis's head.
Kalvis lands a nice looking body shot.
Sarinnen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sarinnen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Sarinnen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice body punch from Sarinnen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarinnen throws a hook but Kalvis blocks it.
Sarinnen cracks Kalvis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sarinnen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sarinnen looks to land a right hand but Kalvis moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Kalvis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalvis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sarinnen misses with a hook. Kalvis ducked under it nicely.
Sarinnen misses with a hook. Kalvis ducked under it nicely.
Kalvis misses with an uppercut. Sarinnen saw that one coming.
Sarinnen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Kalvis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalvis sets himself, and Sarinnen steps forward looking for the clinch! Kalvis avoids it this time.
Nice defenses there by Kalvis.
Sarinnen lands a nice hook to Kalvis's body. Kalvis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kalvis is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sarinnen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kalvis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sarinnen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sarinnen lands a jab.
Kalvis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kalvis closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
so Sarinnen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sarinnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sarinnen won't allow Kalvis to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalvis keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully.
Sarinnen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sarinnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4##SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kalvis looking to control.
Sarinnen advances to half guard.
Sarinnen prevents Kalvis from standing back up.
Sarinnen controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalvis moves into full guard.
Sarinnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sarinnen 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#
Sarinnen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sarinnen throws a poor cross that misses
and Kalvis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sarinnen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kalvis misses with a hook. Sarinnen ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Kalvis.
Kalvis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sarinnen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalvis. #TD2#
Sarinnen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kalvis's guard.#SUB#
Kalvis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sarinnen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sarinnen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sarinnen wants to pass the guard but Kalvis is keeping the position.
Kalvis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Kalvis looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Sarinnen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kalvis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sarinnen has managed to get both his arms back between Kalvis's legs - danger averted.
Kalvis keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully.
Kalvis looking for a sweep. Not yet Kalvis, not yet.
Sarinnen trying to control but Kalvis is working from the bottom.
Sarinnen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kalvis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kalvis misses with a straight left.
Sarinnen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kalvis misses with an uppercut.
Sarinnen misses with a straight left.
Sarinnen connects with a crisp jab.
Sarinnen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kalvis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sarinnen throws a body shot but no joy.
Sarinnen jabs at Kalvis's body.
Sarinnen connects with the punch.
Kalvis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sarinnen momentarily. #ROC#Sarinnen is rocked!
Sarinnen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sarinnen is still on wobbly legs! Can Kalvis finish him?
Kalvis throws a hook but Sarinnen avoids it easily.
Sarinnen lands with an uppercut that bounces Kalvis off the cage and back into range.
Sarinnen seems to have recovered his senses.
Kalvis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sarinnen. #T3#
Sarinnen slips a jab from Kalvis.
Sarinnen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kalvis connects with a right hand. Sarinnen shakes it off.
Kalvis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sarinnen lands a two punch combo.
Sarinnen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Kalvis.
Nice defenses there by Sarinnen.
Kalvis misses with a looping right.
Sarinnen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sarinnen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kalvis is looking to clinch but Sarinnen is avoiding it. #TD2#
Sarinnen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarinnen won't allow Kalvis to sweep him here. #T4#
Sarinnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sarinnen passes into half guard.
Sarinnen controlling the pace.
Sarinnen trying to mount his opponent but Kalvis defends it.
Sarinnen prevents Kalvis from improving his position.#SUB2#
Sarinnen 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sarinnen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kalvis throws a hook to the side of Sarinnen's head but Sarinnen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kalevelis Kalvis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Sarinnen feints and as Kalvis raises his hands in defense, Sarinnen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sarinnen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sarinnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sarinnen advances to half guard.
Kalvis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sarinnen wants to pass the guard but Kalvis is keeping the position.
Samuel Sarinnen has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarinnen controlling from the top position.
Sarinnen won't allow Kalvis to sweep him here. #T1##SUB#
Kalvis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sarinnen preventing the sweep.
Sarinnen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sarinnen stands and throws Kalvis's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kalvis wants to get back to his feet but Sarinnen drags him back down.#SUB2#
Sarinnen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kalvis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sarinnen but great work by Kalvis.
Sarinnen is looking to reverse the position.
Sarinnen gets back to half guard.
Sarinnen is holding on to half guard well.
Sarinnen is trying to get back to full guard.
Kalvis wants to stand up but Sarinnen has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T3#
Sarinnen tries to get to full guard but Kalvis has control of the leg.
Kalvis trying to control from half guard but Sarinnen is working away.
Sarinnen gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Sarinnen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kalvis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sarinnen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sarinnen is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kalvis wants to sweep here but Sarinnen controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kalvis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sarinnen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kalvis looking for a sweep. Not yet Kalvis, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sarinnen passes Kalvis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Samuel Sarinnen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sarinnen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Sarinnen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sarinnen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Sarinnen!
Samuel Sarinnen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Alpha-1 Sunrise
Date: May 31, 2025

#R1#
Castillo takes one to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Sarinnen misses its intended target. #TD2#
Castillo gets caught flat footed, as Sarinnen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sarinnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Castillo is retaining full guard.
Castillo wants to sweep here but Sarinnen controlling him for the moment.
Sarinnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sarinnen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Castillo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Castillo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Castillo! #REVR#
Sarinnen tries to bench press Castillo off him but Castillo keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sarinnen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sarinnen is not content to let Castillo control the position. #T1#
Sarinnen is looking to regain half guard here but Castillo keeps moving and retains side control.
Sarinnen wants to control but Castillo postures up.
Castillo is chipping away with strikes.
Sarinnen tries to bench press Castillo off him but Castillo keeps the position.
Castillo working away.
Castillo trying to control the position but Sarinnen is working away.
Sarinnen struggling a bit here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Castillo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sarinnen keeps working.
Sarinnen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sarinnen controlling the action here.
Castillo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sarinnen is working away from the top position though.
Sarinnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castillo keeps working.
Castillo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Castillo tries to get to full guard but Sarinnen has control of the leg.
Sarinnen is trying to control the action in half guard but Castillo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Sarinnen 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.
Castillo wants to control but Sarinnen is keeping busy.
Castillo won't allow Sarinnen to pass to mount.
Castillo trying to control but Sarinnen postures up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sarinnen wants to free his trapped foot but Castillo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sarinnen is keen to just control but Castillo is a slippery customer.
Castillo tries to roll over but Sarinnen keeps him under control.
Castillo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Castillo.
Sarinnen wants to pass the guard but Castillo is keeping the position.
Castillo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sarinnen wants to pass the guard but Castillo is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sarinnen dominated that round.
That's time! Castillo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sarinnen is defended easily by Castillo.
Castillo scores with a head kick.
Sarinnen shoots and misses
and Castillo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Castillo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Castillo connects with a leg kick.
Sarinnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Castillo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sarinnen checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sarinnen blocks a head kick by Castillo.
Samuel Sarinnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarinnen fails with the takedown
and Castillo counters with a nice uppercut.
Richard Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sarinnen.
Sarinnen lands with a straight right. Castillo didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Sarinnen scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Castillo misses.
Sarinnen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Castillo defends it well.
Sarinnen lands a nice shot to the body.
Castillo throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Sarinnen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Castillo to the mat! Castillo manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarinnen forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Castillo has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Sarinnen seems to be looking for submissions.
Castillo tries to roll over but Sarinnen keeps him under control.#T2##SUB#
Castillo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sarinnen pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sarinnen wants to pass to mount but Castillo is defending the position.
Castillo wants to get back to full guard.
Castillo is trying to maintain the position but Sarinnen is very close to passing his half guard.
Castillo wants to get back to full guard.
Sarinnen wants to pass to mount but Castillo is defending the position. #T3#
Castillo wants to get back to full guard.
Sarinnen wants to advance to full mount but Castillo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sarinnen wants to pass the guard but Castillo is keeping the position.
Sarinnen wants to control from the top but Castillo keeps moving.
Castillo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sarinnen's guard. #REVR#
Sarinnen looking for a sweep. Not yet Sarinnen, not yet.
Sarinnen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Castillo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Castillo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sarinnen keeping moving, preventing Castillo from controlling successfully.
Castillo stays in close to Sarinnen's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castillo misses the jab.
Castillo throws a leg kick but Sarinnen moved away.
Castillo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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 Richard Castillo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Sarinnen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Castillo sprawls well. Castillo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sarinnen gets slowly back to his feet.
Sarinnen connects with a single shot there.
Sarinnen with a poor takedown
and Castillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sarinnen slips under a jab from Castillo.
Sarinnen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Castillo avoids it really well and circles away.
Richard Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sarinnen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarinnen throws a big shot that misses.
Castillo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sarinnen.
Castillo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Castillo takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Castillo. Sarinnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sarinnen throws a body shot but no joy.
Sarinnen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Castillo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sarinnen thinking.
Sarinnen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sarinnen scores with a nice strike.
Castillo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Castillo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
so Sarinnen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Castillo wants to sweep here but Sarinnen controlling him for the moment.
Castillo has control of Sarinnen's left arm, preventing Sarinnen from doing any damage.
Sarinnen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Castillo 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.#T2#
Sarinnen wants to control from the top but Castillo keeps moving.
Sarinnen preventing the sweep.
Sarinnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castillo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castillo keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sarinnen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A left lands for Sarinnen.
Sarinnen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sarinnen throws a one two combo. #T3#
Castillo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sarinnen.
Sarinnen blocks a low kick nicely.
Castillo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sarinnen looks for a takedown but Castillo sprawls well.
Castillo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Castillo takes a swing at Sarinnen's ribcage but misses.
Castillo is looking to wear down Sarinnen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sarinnen lands a head shot.
Sarinnen connects with a crisp jab.
Castillo slips a straight right by Sarinnen.
Castillo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Castillo misses with a body kick.
Sarinnen misses with a straight right.
Castillo throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Sarinnen counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarinnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castillo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castillo is pulling down on Sarinnen's head. It's preventing any offense from Sarinnen, at least for the moment.
Samuel Sarinnen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sarinnen wants to control from the top but Castillo keeps moving. #SUB#
Castillo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sarinnen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sarinnen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sarinnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castillo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sarinnen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Castillo can't keep his opponent in guard - Sarinnen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sarinnen really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Sarinnen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sarinnen with a hook.
Castillo scores with a nice strike.
Sarinnen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Castillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sarinnen.
Sarinnen throws a series of punches but Castillo moves out of range.
Sarinnen lands a nice hook to Castillo's body. Castillo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sarinnen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castillo.
Castillo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sarinnen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Castillo.
Sarinnen shoots and misses
and Castillo counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sarinnen.
Sarinnen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sarinnen misses with a takedown
and Castillo counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Sarinnen has a takedown stuffed.
Richard Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sarinnen.
Sarinnen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Castillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castillo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sarinnen on the side of the head. #KD#
Castillo lands a big head kick that sends Sarinnen tumbling to the mat! Castillo takes a step backwards and waves Sarinnen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Sarinnen is rocked!
Sarinnen 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.
Castillo cracks Sarinnen with a hook to the temple - Sarinnen is on wobbly legs here! Castillo swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Sarinnen falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Castillo wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Richard Castillo!
Richard Castillo retains his featherweight title!
Richard Castillo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Alpha-1: New Era
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Sarinnen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sarinnen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sarinnen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sarinnen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sarinnen.
Chen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sarinnen throws a shot from downtown. Chen moves away and avoids it.
Chen misses with a hook. Sarinnen ducked under it nicely.
Chen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sarinnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chen throws a body shot but no joy.
Sarinnen misses with a takedown attempt
and Chen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sarinnen swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarinnen is just out of range.
Sarinnen fails to land the takedown.
Chen with the counter takedown but Sarinnen avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sarinnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chen connects with a looping right hand.
Sarinnen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Chen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sarinnen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chen somewhat.
Chen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarinnen is just out of range.
Sarinnen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chen avoids it really well and circles away.
Chen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sarinnen shoots in but Chen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sarinnen throws a jab when Chen was well out of range.
Sarinnen punishes Chen's body with a nice straight punch.
Chen lands with a good body shot.
Chen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sarinnen moves away from the strike by Chen.
Sarinnen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sarinnen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sarinnen throws out a loose jab but Chen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chen tries to counter with a clinch but Sarinnen shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Chen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Samuel Sarinnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chen throws a body shot but no joy.
Chen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sarinnen throws out the jab.
Chen just misses with a punch to the body.
Sarinnen throws a hook but Chen blocks it.
Chen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sarinnen rather than just go for the knockout.
Sarinnen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sarinnen to score with a decent uppercut.
Sarinnen lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chen stuffs the takedown attempt from Sarinnen. Sarinnen gets slowly back to his feet.
Sarinnen slips a jab from Chen.
Chen throws a series of punches but Sarinnen avoids them all with ease.
Sarinnen throws an overhand right that lands on Chen's shoulder, as Chen tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Chen misses.
Sarinnen looks to land a left hand but Chen moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Sarinnen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chen can pounce on him. #TD2#
Chen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sarinnen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sarinnen keeps working.
Sarinnen is trying to control Chen's posture but Chen avoids it.
Sarinnen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Chen tries for a kimura but Sarinnen is defending well.
A lull in the action here as Chen stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Chen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sarinnen, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Sarinnen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chen tries to advance to mount but Sarinnen denies him.
Sarinnen is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Chen tries for a kimura but Sarinnen is defending well.
Sarinnen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Chen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Chen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Chen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sarinnen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sarinnen scores with a jab.
Chen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chen drops his hands momentarily and Sarinnen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sarinnen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sarinnen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD#
Sarinnen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Chen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sarinnen is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chen looking for a sweep. Not yet Chen, not yet. #SUB2#
Chen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sarinnen trying to control but Chen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Sarinnen stands and throws Chen's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Sarinnen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Sarinnen is trying to get an arm triangle but Chen is defending well.
Chen gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarinnen trying to pass the guard but Chen defending well. #SUB#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Chen is not content to let Sarinnen control the position.#SUB#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura but Chen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sarinnen to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Chen looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Chen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chen trying to control from the bottom.
Kai Chen has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Sarinnen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sarinnen looking to control but Chen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Sarinnen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Chen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Chen shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chen is desperately trying to improve his position but Sarinnen has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Chen tries to improve his position but Sarinnen has taken his back! Sarinnen has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Chen tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Sarinnen pushes Chen away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Samuel Sarinnen!
During a confident post fight interview, Samuel Sarinnen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: FCL 81
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Fish has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fish there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sarinnen.
Sarinnen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fish sprawls and moves away.
Sarinnen shoots in but Fish avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sarinnen just misses with a punch to the body.
Fish feints the counter takedown.
Sarinnen throws a right hand that Fish ducks under and follows up with a left that Fish also avoids with ease.
Sarinnen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fish circles away.
Fish looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Sarinnen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fish is trying to control Sarinnen's posture but Sarinnen avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fish is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Sarinnen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fish knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fish is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Sarinnen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Fish's face as Sarinnen controls the position.
Sarinnen is looking to take a break and control but Fish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Sarinnen tries for a kimura but Fish is defending well.
Fish is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sarinnen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sarinnen performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Fish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sarinnen pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sarinnen content to control rather than advance.
Fish wants to improve his position but Sarinnen is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fish is pressing down on Sarinnen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fish keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully.
Fish keeping full guard, as Sarinnen tries to pass.
Sarinnen is working hard here to advance position.#T3##SUB2#
Fish is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sarinnen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Fish's body to avoid the submission. Fish has instead reached around Sarinnen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Fish arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Big Fish!
Big Fish seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: FCL 79 - Dux vs Darwin 3
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1##TD#
Sarinnen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Mustala makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sarinnen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mustalas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sarinnen throws an off balance right hand
and Mustala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Samuel Sarinnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mustala throws a body shot but no joy.
Sarinnen slips a jab and a cross from Mustala.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarinnen scores with a nice head shot.
Sarinnen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sarinnen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mustala connects with a looping right hand.
Mustala misses with an uppercut.
Mustala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Sarinnen counter with a right hand.
Mustala takes one to the side of the head.
Mustala walks into a stiff left hand from Sarinnen.
Mustala connects with a single shot there.
Sarinnen takes a swing at Mustala's ribcage but misses.
Sarinnen moves out of range as Mustala strikes.#T1#
Good work by Sarinnen as he checks the leg kick.
Mustala throws a right hand that Sarinnen ducks under and follows up with a left that Sarinnen also avoids with ease.
Sarinnen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from Sarinnen misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Mustala.
Sarinnen punishes Mustala's body with a nice straight punch.
Sarinnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Mustala is just out of range.
Sarinnen lands an overhand right.
Mustala misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Sarinnen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Mustala kicks off Sarinnen and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mustala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sarinnen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mustala misses with a hook.
Sarinnen scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
No joy there for Mustala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mustala keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sarinnen throws a right hand that Mustala ducks under and follows up with a left that Mustala also avoids with ease.
Sarinnen lands with an uppercut that bounces Mustala off the cage and back into range.
Sarinnen staying out of range there.
Mustala takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Some wild striking there from Mustala.
Sarinnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mustala tries a quick counter leg kick but Sarinnen is wise to it.
Sarinnen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sarinnen tries to bum rush Mustala with a series of wild strikes but Mustala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sarinnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mustala manages to avoid it.
Mustala throws out a counter right but Sarinnen avoids it with no problem.
Sarinnen throws a hook but Mustala blocks it.#T3#
Mustala throws a one two combo.
Mustala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sarinnen.
A little jabbing left from Mustala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot by Sarinnen.
Mustala fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sarinnen checks it well.
Mustala throws a leg kick which misses Sarinnen's front leg but catches the back leg as Sarinnen tries to avoid it.
Sarinnen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sarinnen 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. #ROC#Mustala is rocked!
Sarinnen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mustala gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Sarinnen gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Sarinnen!
After winning the bout, Samuel Sarinnen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: FCL 75 - Darwin vs Dux 2
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1##TD#
Sarinnen drives through with a takedown into Fish's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sarinnen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sarinnen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fish keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully.
Fish is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fish has his foot on Sarinnen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sarinnen works his way back into a safe position though.
Sarinnen wants to pass the guard but Fish is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Sarinnen avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Fish working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sarinnen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fish is tightening it up a little... Sarinnen has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sarinnen reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sarinnen taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Big Fish!
Our winner, Big Fish, 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: FCL 72 - Pike vs Sarinnen
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Sarinnen misses with the combination. #TD2#
Sarinnen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sarinnen lands in his opponent's guard.
Sarinnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pike swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarinnen keeps trying to improve his position.
Sarinnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sarinnen trying to control but Pike is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pike controls Sarinnen momentarily but Sarinnen frees himself.
Pike looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Pike keeping full guard, as Sarinnen tries to pass.
Sarinnen wants to control from the top but Pike keeps moving.
Sarinnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Pike is retaining full guard.
Pike might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sarinnen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pike is trying to control the position but Sarinnen postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pike pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pike definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Christopher Pike is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sarinnen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sarinnen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
Sarinnen lands with a right hand.
Pike connects with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Sarinnen.
Samuel Sarinnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarinnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Pike is just out of range.
Sarinnen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pike swivels and escapes.
Pike fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sarinnen just manages to avoid it.
Pike scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarinnen looks to throw the jab but Pike is out of range.
Sarinnen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pike ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sarinnen misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD#
and Pike counters with a nice right hand that sends Sarinnen toppling to the canvas! Sarinnen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pike finish him?!#ROC#Sarinnen is rocked!
Pike steps in with a hook that catches Sarinnen right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Pike follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Sarinnen looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Pike!
Christopher Pike retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Christopher Pike thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: FCL 69- Islay vs Kowalczyk
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
A jab from McCurtney does it's job there.
Sarinnen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McCurtney back to the cage. Sarinnen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McCurtney jabs at Sarinnen's body.
McCurtney misses with a body shot.
McCurtney scores with a hook to the body. Sarinnen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sarinnen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sarinnen.
Sarinnen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sarinnen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCurtney.
Sarinnen moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarinnen takes a swing at McCurtney's ribcage but misses.
McCurtney loads up on a big right hand but Sarinnen slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from McCurtney.
McCurtney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sarinnen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCurtney pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Sarinnen. Those never looked like landing.
Sarinnen connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Sarinnen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCurtney napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sarinnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCurtney keeps working.
McCurtney is looking to reverse the position.
Sarinnen trying to control the action but McCurtney is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sarinnen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sarinnen controlling the position. #T2#
McCurtney tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sarinnen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McCurtney is trying to control Sarinnen's posture but Sarinnen avoids it. #SUB#
Sarinnen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Sarinnen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Sarinnen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McCurtney has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sarinnen but great work by McCurtney.#T3##SU2#
McCurtney stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sarinnen throws a jab when McCurtney was well out of range.
Sarinnen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcCurtney.
Sarinnen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCurtney misses the shot to the body.
McCurtney misses with a body shot.
Sarinnen throws out a loose jab but McCurtney uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCurtney fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sarinnen throws a hook but McCurtney avoids it easily.
Sarinnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCurtney is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sarinnen with a body shot.
McCurtney with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCurtney throws a body shot but no joy.
Sarinnen scores with a jab to the head.
Sarinnen connects with a body shot that sends McCurtney's belly button to the back.#T4#
Sarinnen misses with a hook to the body
and McCurtney counters with a one-two to the body.
Sarinnen misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sarinnen throws a jab but it's blocked by McCurtney.
Sarinnen throws the left hand but McCurtney avoids the punch easily.
McCurtney on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sarinnen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCurtney counters with a one-two to the body.
Sarinnen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sarinnen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCurtney defends it nicely.
A jab from Sarinnen finds it's way through McCurtney's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Samuel Sarinnen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sarinnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCurtney lands a right hook to the body.
Sarinnen misses with a left hand
and McCurtney counters with a series of strikes. Sarinnen will be more careful next time no doubt.
McCurtney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sarinnen.
Sarinnen with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCurtney counters with a left to the body.
McCurtney walks into a jab.
McCurtney misses with an uppercut. Sarinnen saw that one coming.
Sarinnen misses with a wild body shot.
Sarinnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCurtney manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCurtney throws a low kick but Sarinnen avoids it.
Sarinnen missing with a left hand there. McCurtney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sarinnen swings widly with a right hand
and McCurtney counters with a stiff right hand.
McCurtney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarinnen manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCurtney ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
McCurtney on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCurtney walks into a stiff left hand from Sarinnen.
McCurtney misses with a low kick.#TD#
Sarinnen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Sarinnen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCurtney sees it coming and defends easily.
McCurtney works his way to full guard. Good work.
Samuel Sarinnen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sarinnen trying to control but McCurtney is working from the bottom.
McCurtney is trying to control the position but Sarinnen postures up. #T2#
McCurtney 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.
McCurtney keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully.
Sarinnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCurtney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCurtney trying to control the position.
McCurtney can't keep his opponent in guard - Sarinnen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sarinnen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sarinnen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McCurtney can't keep his opponent in guard - Sarinnen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Sarinnen is looking to advance position but McCurtney won't allow it. #SUB#
Sarinnen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCurtney is just riding it out for now. Sarinnen eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCurtney tries to kick Sarinnen off but Sarinnen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sarinnen trying to pass the guard but McCurtney defending well.
McCurtney is trying to maintain the position but Sarinnen is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Sarinnen is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Sarinnen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCurtney sees it coming and defends easily.
McCurtney has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sarinnen is working away from the top position though.
McCurtney 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.#SUB#
Sarinnen is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCurtney tries to roll over but Sarinnen keeps him under control.
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 Samuel Sarinnen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McCurtney buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bernard McCurtney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sarinnen misses with a looping right.
McCurtney unleashes a big counter combination but Sarinnen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sarinnen misses the shot to the body.
Sarinnen misses with a jab to the body
and McCurtney makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sarinnen misses with a lunging right hand
and McCurtney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCurtney displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McCurtney misses with a body shot.
Sarinnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCurtney moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from McCurtney misses its intended target.
Bernard McCurtney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sarinnen checks a leg kick.
McCurtney throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sarinnen looks to land a left hand but McCurtney moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Sarinnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCurtney.
Sarinnen misses with a hook. McCurtney ducked under it nicely.
McCurtney is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Sarinnen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McCurtney keeping full guard, as Sarinnen tries to pass.
Sarinnen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sarinnen wants to pass the guard but McCurtney is keeping the position.
Sarinnen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McCurtney keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully. #T2#
Sarinnen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Sarinnen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McCurtney rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sarinnen's guard! Nice work there by McCurtney! #SUB#
Sarinnen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCurtney defends it easily.
McCurtney wants to stand but Sarinnen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sarinnen looking for a sweep. Not yet Sarinnen, not yet. #T3#
McCurtney postures up in Sarinnen's guard and throws a big left but Sarinnen blocks it. #SUB#
Sarinnen working for a triangle but McCurtney defends it easily.
McCurtney wants to stand but Sarinnen is controlling his posture from full guard.
McCurtney postures up. #SUB#
Sarinnen has his feet on McCurtney's thighs here. He's pushed McCurtney off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! McCurtney screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Sarinnen!
An out of breath Samuel Sarinnen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: FCL - 63
Date: Nov 13, 2024

#R1#
A slow jab from Sarinnen misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Sarinnen.
Fish uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarinnen.
Sarinnen throws a body punch but Fish moves out of range.
Fish swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fish takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fish cracks Sarinnen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Decent striking displayed by Sarinnen there.
Fish moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sarinnen. #SUB#
Sarinnen swings around for an armbar but Fish sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sarinnen's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fish looking to pass the guard.
Fish is still trying to improve position.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sarinnen is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Fish looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sarinnen wants to pass the guard but Fish is keeping the position.
Sarinnen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fish trying to keep a closed guard but Sarinnen is proving a slippery customer.
Sarinnen looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fish working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Sarinnen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sarinnen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Fish is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sarinnen rolls with it to try and escape but Fish cranks on the arm and Sarinnen is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Big Fish!
Big Fish is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Big Fish thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: FCL - 57
Date: Oct 11, 2024

#R1#
Pike uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarinnen. #TD2#
Sarinnen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pike looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Sarinnen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pike, who protects the arm well.
Pike can't do much from the bottom here.
Sarinnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pike keeps working.
Pike regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pike holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pike works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sarinnen advances to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Sarinnen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pike defend it? Sarinnen steps over the head and cranks it - Pike is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sarinnen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Sarinnen!
Samuel Sarinnen is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Samuel Sarinnen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: FCL - 53
Date: Sep 23, 2024

#R1#
Conrad misses with a combination
and Sarinnen counters with a stiff right hand.
Conrad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sarinnen lands with a nice combination. Conrad backs away looking to recover.
Conrad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sarinnen to score with a decent uppercut.
Sarinnen throws a one two combo.
Conrad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conrad wants to clinch.
Sarinnen stuffs the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Sarinnen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conrad misses with an uppercut. Sarinnen saw that one coming.
Sarinnen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Conrad manages to circle out of the way.
Danga de danga de dang - Sarinnen scores with a four punch combination!
Conrad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sarinnen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Conrad tries to bum rush Sarinnen with a series of wild strikes but Sarinnen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Conrad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sarinnen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sarinnen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sarinnen with a hook.
Sarinnen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Sarinnen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Sarinnen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Conrad quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Sarinnen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Sarinnen seems to be working for a kimura but Conrad defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sarinnen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sarinnen wants to free his trapped foot but Conrad is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Sarinnen moves into full mount! Conrad won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Sarinnen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Conrad is now in Sarinnen's guard. A big mistake from Sarinnen there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Sarinnen is looking for a triangle but Conrad pushes his legs off easily.
Conrad scoring with some ground and pound.
Sarinnen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Conrad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sarinnen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sarinnen stands and throws Conrad's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Sarinnen is trying to get an arm triangle but Conrad is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Sarinnen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sarinnen trying to control the action but Conrad is working from the bottom.
Conrad being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Sarinnen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sarinnen just content to control the position. #SUB#
Sarinnen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Conrad is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Sarinnen tries for a kimura but Conrad is defending well.
Sarinnen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sarinnen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Conrad will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sarinnen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Conrad fails with the takedown
and Sarinnen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Conrad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sarinnen.
Sarinnen slips a jab and a cross from Conrad.
Sarinnen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD#
Sarinnen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Conrad sprawls well initially but Sarinnen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sarinnen is looking to take a break and control but Conrad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Conrad is looking to escape.
Sarinnen wants to take a breather but Conrad is having none of it.
Samuel Sarinnen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Sarinnen 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. #SUB#
Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura but Conrad is defending well.
Sarinnen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Conrad can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB#
Conrad is defending against the submission attempts here by Sarinnen. #SUB#
Sarinnen is working for a submission of some sort.
Conrad pushes Sarinnen off looking to stand but Sarinnen dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sarinnen wants to control but Conrad is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conrad is trying to stand up here but Sarinnen is controlling him well.
Conrad is staying active underneath Sarinnen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Sarinnen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Conrad is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Samuel Sarinnen!
During a confident post fight interview, Samuel Sarinnen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: bb-12
Date: Aug 26, 2024

#R1##TD#
Sarinnen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Sarinnen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sarinnen is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sarinnen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sarinnen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sarinnen's back!
Sarinnen trying to control the hands but Smith won't let him.
Smith scores with punches and elbows.
Smith doesn't have the hooks in and Sarinnen manages to turn into his guard.
Sarinnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarinnen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith wants to sweep here but Sarinnen controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Sarinnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sarinnen forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well. #SUB#
Sarinnen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sarinnen wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Sarinnen wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sarinnen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Smith is controlling Sarinnen's trapped leg to prevent Sarinnen from advancing to side control.
Sarinnen uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sarinnen looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Sarinnen looking to secure an arm triangle but Smith defends it well.
Sarinnen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Sarinnen tries to take Smith's back but instead Smith uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Sarinnen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sarinnen trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Smith trying to control here.
Sarinnen is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Sarinnen moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Sarinnen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sarinnen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sarinnen controlling the position from side mount. #T4##SUB#
Sarinnen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Sarinnen tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well. #SUB#
Sarinnen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith tries to escape but Sarinnen is in control. #T5##SUB#
Sarinnen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Sarinnen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith tries to bench press Sarinnen off him but Sarinnen keeps the position. #SUB#
Sarinnen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sarinnen trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.#T6##SUB#
Sarinnen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Sarinnen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sarinnen working away.
Sarinnen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Sarinnen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sarinnen but great work by Smith.
Sarinnen sneaks back into half guard.
Smith wants to control but Sarinnen is keeping him busy.
Sarinnen wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well. #T7##SUB#
Sarinnen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sarinnen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Sarinnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Sarinnen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sarinnen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T8#
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sarinnen looking to control.
Sarinnen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sarinnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith trying to control but Sarinnen postures up.
Smith tries to kick Sarinnen off but Sarinnen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sarinnen wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sarinnen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T9#
Smith trying to hold on to Sarinnen's head to control him but Sarinnen postures up.
Sarinnen is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sarinnen is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Sarinnen sits in half guard. #SUB#
Sarinnen is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sarinnen 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R2#
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Sarinnen's shoulder, as Sarinnen tries to avoid the shot.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith works Sarinnen's body with a nice hook.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sarinnen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Sarinnen misses with a wild body shot.
Sarinnen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sarinnen sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sarinnen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Smith gets caught napping as Sarinnen dives in and scores a takedown. Smith manages to retain guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sarinnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Sarinnen drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Sarinnen off! Sarinnen jumps back into Smith's guard.
Sarinnen looking to pass the guard.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Sarinnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Sarinnen is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smith keeping full guard, as Sarinnen tries to pass.
Sarinnen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Sarinnen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Smith has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sarinnen but great work by Smith.
Sarinnen gets back to half guard.
Sarinnen manages to get to full guard.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sarinnen 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.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#Sarinnen is rocked!#SUB#
Sarinnen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.#T3#
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Oh Sarinnen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Sarinnen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into half guard.
Sarinnen taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith trying to control the action but Sarinnen is working from the bottom.
Sarinnen seems to have got his legs back now.
Sarinnen controlling the position for now.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Sarinnen's hands, connecting with Sarinnen's forehead.
Sarinnen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sarinnen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!#SUB#
Sarinnen looking for the RNC. #T4#
Smith trying to get back to his feet but Sarinnen is in full control for now.
Smith breaks Sarinnen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Sarinnen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sarinnen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Sarinnen's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sarinnen keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T5#
Sarinnen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVR#
Sarinnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Sarinnen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith has Sarinnen pulled in close to control his posture.
Sarinnen looking to pass the guard.
Sarinnen passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sarinnen stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Smith tries to roll over but Sarinnen keeps him under control.#T6#
Sarinnen uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith.
Sarinnen trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Sarinnen prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Sarinnen looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith holds on for dear life, controlling Sarinnen's posture momentarily. #SUB#
Sarinnen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sarinnen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Charles Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Sarinnen avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Sarinnen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Sarinnen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Smith can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #T8#
Smith tries to hold on but Sarinnen pushes him away.
Sarinnen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith is just holding on here. Sarinnen manages to take his back.
Smith is keeping busy.
Sarinnen is hanging on to Smith's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Sarinnen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Smith knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Smith for a finish.
Sarinnen tries to get the hooks in deep but Smith pushed the leg off. #T9#
Smith is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Sarinnen looking to break Smith's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smith remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sarinnen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Smith rolls, trying to escape but Sarinnen keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Sarinnen is looking for the choke from the back position but Smith is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Sarinnen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Smith tries to escape but Sarinnen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sarinnen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Smith tries to escape but Sarinnen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Sarinnen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sarinnen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Samuel Sarinnen!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Samuel Sarinnen!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Samuel Sarinnen!

Samuel Sarinnen wins by unanimous decision!
Samuel Sarinnen retains his featherweight title!
Samuel Sarinnen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BB-10
Date: Jul 30, 2024

#R1#
Sarinnen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sarinnen. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith slips under a jab from Sarinnen.
Sarinnen shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Sarinnen shakes him off and moves away.
Sarinnen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sarinnen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Sarinnen connects with a crisp jab.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sarinnen.
Sarinnen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sarinnen misses with a wild body shot.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Sarinnen moved out of range nicely.
Sarinnen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sarinnen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sarinnen scrambles back to his feet.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Nice combo by Smith! Oh, that's hurt him - Sarinnen falls to the canvas and Smith follows him into side control. #ROC2#Sarinnen is rocked!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee asks Smith politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Smith prefers to stall for the moment though.
Oh Sarinnen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sarinnen is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Sarinnen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Smith gets back to full guard.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sarinnen seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Sarinnen has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Sarinnen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Sarinnen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smith stacks Sarinnen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Smith!
An elbow from Smith crashes against the mat. #T2#
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sarinnen keeps working.
Sarinnen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Sarinnen has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Smith is in real trouble here. Sarinnen gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Smith is tapping out! Sarinnen wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Samuel Sarinnen!
Samuel Sarinnen retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Samuel Sarinnen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BB-7
Date: Jun 18, 2024

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Samaras looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Samaras uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sarinnen.
Good work by Sarinnen as he checks the leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Sarinnen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sarinnen.
Sarinnen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Samaras.
Samaras displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sarinnen.
Samaras misses with an uppercut.
Sarinnen tests Samaras's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sarinnen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Samaras's head backwards.
Sarinnen throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samaras getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sarinnen lands with a cross.
Sarinnen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Samaras defends well and Sarinnen ends up having to push Samaras into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Samaras bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sarinnen's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samaras lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#Sarinnen is rocked!#T1#
Sarinnen throws an overhand right that lands on Samaras's shoulder, as Samaras tries to avoid the shot.
Sarinnen is still on wobbly legs! Can Samaras finish him?
Samaras displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sarinnen.
Alkiviadis Samaras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sarinnen.
Sarinnen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Samaras avoids it really well and circles away.
Sarinnen seems to have recovered his senses.
Sarinnen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sarinnen throws a shot from downtown. Samaras moves away and avoids it.
Samaras uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sarinnen.
Sarinnen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Samaras. Samaras obviously looking to wear him down.
Samaras takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD2#
Sarinnen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Samaras is trying to defend but Sarinnen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Samaras on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Samaras tries to get out of the position.
Samaras wants to improve his position but Sarinnen is controlling well.
Sarinnen stops Samaras from getting back to his feet. #T2##SUB2#
Sarinnen seems to be working for a kimura but Samaras defends the submission attempt.
Samaras is looking for a sweep. Sarinnen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sarinnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Samaras keeps working. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Samaras defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura but Samaras is defending well.
Samaras definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Samaras tries to get to full guard but Sarinnen has control of the leg.
Samaras is trying to stand back up but Sarinnen is controlling him
Sarinnen prevents Samaras from improving his position.#T3#
Sarinnen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Samaras knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Samaras might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sarinnen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Samaras!
Samaras prevents Sarinnen from taking his back.
Sarinnen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Samaras is squirming around, avoiding Sarinnen's attempts to control the action.
Samaras is looking to get to half guard.
Sarinnen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Samaras is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4##SUB2#
Sarinnen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Samaras can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
Sarinnen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Samaras is squirming around, avoiding Sarinnen's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Samaras is surviving well by controlling Sarinnen's body position as best he can.
Samaras tries to reverse the position but Sarinnen maintains control.
Sarinnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Sarinnen looking to secure an arm triangle but Samaras defends it well. #SUB2#
Sarinnen goes for an armbar but Samaras turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Samaras.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Samaras defends well.#T5##SUB2#
Sarinnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Samaras is aware though and is defending well.
Sarinnen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Samaras's guard. #REVB#
Samaras looking for a sweep. Not yet Samaras, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sarinnen looking to pass the guard.
Sarinnen passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Samaras is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Samaras is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Samaras is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Samaras is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Samaras trying to control but Sarinnen postures up. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Samaras defends it well.
Samaras is refusing to be controlled, as Sarinnen sits in half guard.
Samaras is in trouble now - Sarinnen has advanced to mount!
Sarinnen trying to control but Samaras is having none of it. #SUB2#
Samaras tries to improve his position but Sarinnen has taken his back! Sarinnen has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Samaras tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Sarinnen pushes Samaras away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Samuel Sarinnen! Samuel Sarinnen retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Samuel Sarinnen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BB-6
Date: Jun 04, 2024

#R1#
Sarinnen misses with a shot to the body
enabling Trapp to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been hearing reports that Sarinnen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Trapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarinnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Trapp.
An attempted straight right counter from Sarinnen misses the target.
Trapp avoids the body shot from Sarinnen.
Samuel Sarinnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarinnen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trapp swivels and escapes.
Sarinnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trapp.
We've been informed that Trapp has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sarinnen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Trapp jabs at Sarinnen's body.
Sarinnen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Trapp on the side of the head.
Trapp scores with a jab to the head. #ROC2#Sarinnen is rocked!
A big right from Trapp misses.
Sarinnen's corner calls for a 1-2. Sarinnen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Trapp throws a body punch but Sarinnen moves out of range.
Sarinnen throws a poor cross that misses
and Trapp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trapp dodges the punch combination from Sarinnen. #T1#
Trapp takes one on the button.
Sarinnen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Trapp.
Sarinnen avoids the body shot from Trapp.
Sarinnen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sarinnen lands a glancing blow to the side of Trapp's head.
Trapp scores with a body shot.
Sarinnen dips to his left and cracks Trapp with an uppercut!#TD#
Sarinnen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sarinnen trying to control the position but Trapp is working away. #SUB#
Sarinnen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sarinnen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
Trapp struggling a bit here.
Sarinnen taking a breather here.
Trapp throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Sarinnen is looking to take a break and control but Trapp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sarinnen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sarinnen wants to control but Trapp is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Sarinnen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Trapp is trying to control Sarinnen's posture but Sarinnen avoids it.
Sarinnen controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Sarinnen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sarinnen trying to control the action but Trapp is working from the bottom.
Sarinnen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4##SUB#
Sarinnen tries for a kimura but Trapp is defending well. #SUB#
Sarinnen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Trapp is looking to regain half guard here but Sarinnen keeps moving and retains side control.
Sarinnen wants to control but Trapp is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Sarinnen is working to tighten his grip on Trapp's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Trapp has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Sarinnen is really squeezing tight and eventually Trapp passes out! Sarinnen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Samuel Sarinnen!
Samuel Sarinnen retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Samuel Sarinnen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: These Three Kings
Date: May 02, 2024

#R1#
Sarinnen goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Sarinnen jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sarinnen scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Danga de danga de dang - Sarinnen scores with a four punch combination!
Smith moves out of range as Sarinnen strikes.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been hearing reports that Sarinnen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sarinnen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sarinnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sarinnen gets a takedown into half guard.
Sarinnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working. #SUB#
Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is trying to stand. #SUB#
Sarinnen seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB#
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Sarinnen.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Sarinnen has control of the leg.
Sarinnen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Sarinnen is working for a submission of some sort.
Sarinnen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sarinnen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Sarinnen. #T2#
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Sarinnen wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sarinnen prevents Smith from standing back up. #SUB#
Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Sarinnen 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.
Smith is trying to stand. #T3#
Sarinnen wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sarinnen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Sarinnen is controlling him well.
Sarinnen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sarinnen controlling the pace.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Sarinnen controlling the pace.
Sarinnen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sarinnen is working hard here to advance position.
Smith pushes Sarinnen off looking to stand but Sarinnen dives back in and keeps control.
Smith has his hands clasped together around Sarinnen's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sarinnen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sarinnen wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Sarinnen trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well. #SUB#
Sarinnen seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Sarinnen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Sarinnen eventually gives up the hold.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Smith is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Sarinnen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sarinnen.
Sarinnen prevents Smith from standing back up.
Smith wants to improve his position but Sarinnen is controlling well.
Sarinnen is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Sarinnen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sarinnen.
Smith is concentrating on defense, preventing Sarinnen from advancing position. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Sarinnen is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Sarinnen is controlling him #SUB#
Sarinnen is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is looking to escape.
Sarinnen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Sarinnen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Smith is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Samuel Sarinnen!
Samuel Sarinnen is the new featherweight champion!
Samuel Sarinnen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: The Inaugural
Date: Apr 15, 2024

#R1#
Sarinnen looks for a takedown but Choi sprawls well.
Sarinnen misses with a wild body shot.
Choi throws a counter combo.
Sarinnen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Choi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Choi wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sarinnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sarinnen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Choi's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choi tries to kick Sarinnen off but Sarinnen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarinnen stops Choi from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Sarinnen maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Choi could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sarinnen has cracked it and Choi is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sarinnen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Sarinnen!
A victorious Samuel Sarinnen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SSG 285 Hunt vs Berendas
Date: Mar 24, 2024

188 cm
20 yrs
149 lbs

168 cm
19 yrs
154 lbs

Sarinnen

Miyao

Event: SSG 278 Pushkin vs Bar
Date: Mar 10, 2024

185 cm
19 yrs
183 lbs

188 cm
20 yrs
149 lbs

Mesquita

Sarinnen

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Ian Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Samuel Sarinnen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Sarinnen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mesquita manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (0) vs (2) Sarinnen
Mesquita keeping full guard, as Sarinnen tries to pass. #SUB#
Mesquita is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sarinnen has his hands clasped together but Mesquita extends and breaks Sarinnen's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mesquita.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ian Mesquita!

Event: SSG 273 Maximus vs Borgia
Date: Feb 25, 2024

180 cm
26 yrs
180 lbs

188 cm
19 yrs
149 lbs

Caceres

Sarinnen

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Rodrigo Caceres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Samuel Sarinnen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Caceres throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sarinnen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Caceres is in Sarinnen's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Caceres (2) vs (0) Sarinnen
Caceres pushing down on Sarinnen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Sarinnen looking for submissions off his back.
Sarinnen won't allow Caceres to pass to mount.
Sarinnen trying to hold on to Caceres's head to control him but Caceres postures up.
Caceres has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Sarinnen looking for subs from the bottom but Caceres mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (5) vs (0) Sarinnen
Sarinnen is trying to reverse the position but instead Caceres has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Caceres (8) vs (0) Sarinnen
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I really don't envy Sarinnen right now. #SUB#
Sarinnen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Caceres gets his way!
Sarinnen trying to survive by controlling the hands. #T1#
Sarinnen breaks Caceres's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (8) vs (2) Sarinnen#SUB2#
Sarinnen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sarinnen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Caceres lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (10) vs (2) Sarinnen#SUB2#
Sarinnen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Caceres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sarinnen is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Sarinnen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Caceres has passed into half guard!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sarinnen gets full guard.#T2##SUB#
Caceres has gone for a leg lock! Sarinnen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Caceres's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (10) vs (4) Sarinnen
Sarinnen looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarinnen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Caceres has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Caceres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sarinnen is one step ahead there.
Caceres keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully.
Sarinnen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (10) vs (7) Sarinnen#T3#
Caceres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sarinnen advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Caceres (10) vs (9) Sarinnen#SUB2#
Sarinnen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Caceres is surviving well by controlling Sarinnen's body position as best he can.
Caceres wants to control but Sarinnen is having none of it.
Sarinnen prevents Caceres from getting the reversal.
Caceres gets back to half guard.
Caceres tries to roll over but Sarinnen keeps him under control.
Caceres is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Sarinnen seems to be working for a kimura but Caceres defends the submission attempt.
Sarinnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caceres keeps working. #T4#
Caceres wants to control but Sarinnen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sarinnen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Caceres is refusing to be controlled, as Sarinnen sits in half guard.
Caceres is trying to control but can't.
Caceres is looking for a sweep. Sarinnen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sarinnen wants to take a breather but Caceres is having none of it. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is working for a submission of some sort.
Caceres trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sarinnen seems to be looking for submissions. #T5#
Sarinnen is looking to advance position but Caceres won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Caceres defends it well.
Sarinnen prevents Caceres from improving his position.
Sarinnen is trying to control. Caceres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Caceres sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is working for a kimura but Caceres is defending it quite comfortably.
Caceres is looking to control Sarinnen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caceres avoid being mounted?
Sarinnen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (10) vs (12) Sarinnen
Caceres tries to hold on but Sarinnen postures up.#T6#
Sarinnen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Caceres wants to control but Sarinnen is having none of it.#SUB2#
Sarinnen has control of Caceres's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Caceres regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Caceres controls the position.
Caceres is trying to escape the mount.
Caceres wants to hold on but Sarinnen pushes him away.
Sarinnen fails to advance to Caceres's back.
Sarinnen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Sarinnen has hold of Caceres's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Caceres manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T7##SUB2#
Sarinnen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Caceres is desperately trying to improve his position but Sarinnen has a good base and remains in mount.
Caceres bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (12) vs (12) Sarinnen#SUB2#
Sarinnen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Caceres has picked Sarinnen up and slammed him! Sarinnen can't keep hold of the triangle and Caceres manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Caceres (15) vs (12) Sarinnen
Sarinnen can't do much from the bottom here.
Caceres tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sarinnen's legs.
Sarinnen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Caceres off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Caceres (15) vs (16) Sarinnen
Well, with Sarinnen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Caceres is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T8#
Caceres trying to control the hands but Sarinnen breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Sarinnen working for a choke but Caceres is defending well. #SUB2#
Sarinnen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Caceres has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Caceres tries to roll but Sarinnen sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Caceres defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Sarinnen looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Caceres is defending well though. Sarinnen let's go of the attempt for now.
Caceres tries to break free. #T9##SUB2#
Sarinnen tightening his grip on Caceres, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Sarinnen looking to break Caceres's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Caceres remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sarinnen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Caceres tries to escape but Sarinnen has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Sarinnen tightening his grip on Caceres, looking for the choke.
Caceres looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Sarinnen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T10#
Sarinnen is not going to allow Caceres to sit and survive in this position.
Caceres is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for the choke from the back position but Caceres is controlling his hands well.
Caceres rolls, trying to escape but Sarinnen keeps control of the position.
Sarinnen doesn't have the hooks in and Caceres manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caceres (17) vs (16) Sarinnen
Sarinnen working a defensive guard but Caceres passes into half guard.
Caceres is pressing down on Sarinnen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sarinnen is holding on for now.
Sarinnen is trying to maintain the position but Caceres is very close to passing his half guard.
Sarinnen is looking for a sweep. Caceres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sarinnen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11#
Sarinnen is trying to control the position but Caceres postures up. #SUB2#
Caceres lying in Sarinnen's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Sarinnen decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Caceres taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Sarinnen!
Our winner, Samuel Sarinnen, 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: SSG 262 Cahute vs Hunt
Date: Feb 04, 2024

168 cm
19 yrs
155 lbs

188 cm
19 yrs
149 lbs

Miyao

Sarinnen

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Joao Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Samuel Sarinnen!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sarinnen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Miyao defends well and Sarinnen ends up having to push Miyao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Sarinnen gets tackled into the cage by Miyao. Miyao maintains the clinch.
Miyao is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sarinnen wants a takedown but no success here.
Joao Miyao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sarinnen.
Sarinnen is trying to pull guard but Miyao turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Sarinnen pulls guard successfully.
Sarinnen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miyao manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (0) vs (2) Sarinnen
Sarinnen preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miyao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miyao has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (2) vs (2) Sarinnen
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Sarinnen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Miyao is looking for a kimura but Sarinnen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miyao to get the leverage. #SUB#
Sarinnen is defending against the submission attempts here by Miyao.
Sarinnen is looking to improve his position.
Sarinnen is trying to control but can't.
Sarinnen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Miyao works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (5) vs (2) Sarinnen
Sarinnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Miyao takes Sarinnen's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sarinnen is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Miyao (8) vs (2) Sarinnen#SUB#
Miyao working for a choke but Sarinnen is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sarinnen tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Miyao has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Sarinnen is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joao Miyao!
A very excited looking Joao Miyao 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.

Event: SSG 259 Chai vs Maximus
Date: Jan 28, 2024

188 cm
19 yrs
149 lbs

178 cm
32 yrs
155 lbs

Sarinnen

Johns

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Samuel Sarinnen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; John Johns!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Sarinnen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johns is trying to defend but Sarinnen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sarinnen (2) vs (0) Johns
Sarinnen wants to control but Johns is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Sarinnen 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. #SUB#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura here.
Johns 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.#SUB#
Johns is defending against the submission attempts here by Sarinnen. #T1#
Johns slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sarinnen is one step ahead there.
Johns keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully.
Sarinnen won't allow Johns to sweep him here. #SUB#
Sarinnen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sarinnen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sarinnen stopping the sweep attempt from Johns.#SUB#
Sarinnen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sarinnen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johns keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully. #T2#
Sarinnen advances to half guard. #SUB#
Sarinnen seems to be looking for submissions.
Sarinnen is thwarting Johns's attempts to control the position.
Johns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johns keeping control of the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sarinnen in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarinnen is thwarting Johns's attempts to control the position.
Sarinnen is pressing down on Johns's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johns is holding on for now. #T3#
Johns trying to hold on to Sarinnen's head to control him but Sarinnen postures up.
Johns wants to improve his position but Sarinnen is controlling well.
Sarinnen wants to pass to mount but Johns is defending the position. #SUB#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johns defends it well. #SUB#
Sarinnen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johns doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sarinnen.
Johns is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4##SUB#
Sarinnen 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.
Johns is looking to control Sarinnen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johns avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Sarinnen seems to be looking for submissions.
Sarinnen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Sarinnen is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johns has managed to free his arm - good work. #T5#
Johns is refusing to be controlled, as Sarinnen sits in half guard.
Johns tries to roll over but Sarinnen keeps him under control.
Johns moves into full guard. #SUB#
Sarinnen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johns pulls Sarinnen in close to prevent any damage.
Sarinnen wants to pass the guard but Johns is keeping the position.#T6##SUB#
Sarinnen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johns looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johns looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johns!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sarinnen (2) vs (4) Johns
Johns wants to control but Sarinnen is keeping him busy.
Sarinnen is trying to control Johns's posture but Johns avoids it.
Sarinnen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Johns's best efforts.
Sarinnen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sarinnen looking for a sweep. Not yet Sarinnen, not yet.
Johns works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sarinnen is pressing down on Johns's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johns tries to free his leg and advance position but Sarinnen is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Sarinnen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johns defends well.
Johns passes into half guard. #T7#
Sarinnen is refusing to be controlled, as Johns sits in half guard.
Sarinnen gets full guard.
Sarinnen keeping full guard, as Johns tries to pass.
Sarinnen can't keep his opponent in guard - Johns advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sarinnen wants to improve his position but Johns is controlling well.
Sarinnen trying to hold on to Johns's head to control him but Johns postures up.
Johns wants to control but Sarinnen is keeping him busy. #T8##SUB#
Sarinnen looking for submissions off his back.
Sarinnen moves into full guard. #SUB#
Sarinnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johns is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Sarinnen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Sarinnen has his foot on Johns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johns works his way back into a safe position though.
Johns trying to control but Sarinnen is working from the bottom.
Johns tries to free his leg and advance position but Sarinnen is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Sarinnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johns is aware though and is defending well.
Sarinnen keeping moving, preventing Johns from controlling successfully. #T9##SUB#
Sarinnen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johns defends well.
Johns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sarinnen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sarinnen (4) vs (4) Johns
Johns is looking to control Sarinnen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johns avoid being mounted?
Johns has a hand on Sarinnen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Sarinnen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sarinnen (7) vs (4) Johns
Sarinnen avoids the attempt from Johns to control.
Johns is in all sorts of trouble here. #T10#
Sarinnen mounts Johns! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB#
Sarinnen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Sarinnen has control of Johns's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Johns regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sarinnen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Sarinnen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Sarinnen looking for a guillotine from mount but Johns is having none of it.
Johns tries to reverse the position but Sarinnen maintains control.#T11#
Johns tries to hold on but Sarinnen postures up.
Johns is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Sarinnen goes for an armbar but Johns turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Johns.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sarinnen (7) vs (6) Johns#SUB#
Sarinnen is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Johns rolls with it to try and escape but Sarinnen cranks on the arm and Johns is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Sarinnen!
A very excited looking Samuel Sarinnen 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.

Event: SSG 245 Johnson vs McCain
Date: Dec 24, 2023

182 cm
21 yrs
170 lbs

188 cm
19 yrs
149 lbs

Gordon

Sarinnen

Event: SSG 235 One vs Chai
Date: Dec 03, 2023

183 cm
19 yrs
185 lbs

188 cm
18 yrs
149 lbs

Mauricio

Sarinnen

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Lanion Mauricio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Samuel Sarinnen!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mauricio fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Mauricio forces Sarinnen back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Mauricio works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mauricio (2) vs (0) Sarinnen
Mauricio passes into half guard.
Mauricio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sarinnen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sarinnen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mauricio is looking to take a break and control but Sarinnen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mauricio seems to be working for a kimura but Sarinnen defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Mauricio is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Sarinnen is refusing to be controlled, as Mauricio sits in half guard. #SUB#
Mauricio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mauricio wants to pass the guard but Sarinnen is defending well.
Sarinnen tries to get to full guard but Mauricio has control of the leg. #T2#
Sarinnen is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Sarinnen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sarinnen actively working from the bottom here.
Sarinnen moves into full guard.
Mauricio wants to control from the top but Sarinnen keeps moving.
Mauricio is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sarinnen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sarinnen can't keep his opponent in guard - Mauricio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sarinnen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sarinnen tries to roll over but Mauricio keeps him under control.#T3#
Mauricio is keen to just control but Sarinnen is a slippery customer.
Sarinnen is trying to control but Mauricio passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mauricio (5) vs (0) Sarinnen
Sarinnen is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Mauricio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sarinnen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mauricio working away.
Mauricio tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sarinnen manages to get back to half guard.
Sarinnen trying to control but Mauricio postures up. #T4#
Sarinnen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mauricio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mauricio's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mauricio (5) vs (4) Sarinnen#SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mauricio knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mauricio for a finish. #SUB2#
Sarinnen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mauricio has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Mauricio looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Sarinnen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mauricio has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sarinnen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mauricio has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T5##SUB2#
Sarinnen working for a choke but Mauricio is defending well. #SUB2#
Mauricio is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Sarinnen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mauricio is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Sarinnen looking for the RNC.
Sarinnen is not going to allow Mauricio to sit and survive in this position.
Mauricio tries to roll but Sarinnen sticks to his back. #T6##SUB2#
Sarinnen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mauricio defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sarinnen avoiding Mauricio 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mauricio knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mauricio for a finish. #SUB2#
Sarinnen looking for the choke from the back.
Sarinnen not allowing Mauricio to control his hands.
Mauricio is really stuck here.
Mauricio trying to control the position but Sarinnen manages to sink in the hooks. #T7##SUB2#
Mauricio defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sarinnen's arms.
Sarinnen is trying to stick to Mauricio's back but Mauricio is turning into Sarinnen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sarinnen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mauricio.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mauricio (7) vs (4) Sarinnen
Sarinnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mauricio wants to control from the top but Sarinnen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sarinnen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mauricio passes into half guard.
Mauricio wants to control but Sarinnen is keeping him busy.
Sarinnen tries to roll over but Mauricio keeps him under control.
Sarinnen keeps trying to improve his position.
Sarinnen wants to control but Mauricio passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mauricio (10) vs (4) Sarinnen#SUB#
Mauricio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T8#
Mauricio controlling the position.
Sarinnen is looking for a sweep.
Mauricio tries to advance to mount but Sarinnen denies him.
Mauricio trying to control the position but Sarinnen is working away.
Sarinnen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T9##SUB#
Mauricio is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mauricio pulls his head out easily.
Sarinnen wants to control but Mauricio is keeping busy.
Mauricio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sarinnen keeps working.
Mauricio is really struggling to control Sarinnen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sarinnen is looking for a sweep. Mauricio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sarinnen looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mauricio pushes past his half guard into mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mauricio (13) vs (4) Sarinnen#SUB#
Mauricio working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T10#
Mauricio trying to control but Sarinnen is having none of it.
Sarinnen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Mauricio seems to be working for a kimura but Sarinnen defends the submission attempt.
Sarinnen trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sarinnen actively working from the bottom here.
Mauricio tries to pass to full mount but Sarinnen defends it.
Sarinnen is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Mauricio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sarinnen keeps working.
Mauricio controlling the pace.
Sarinnen wants to control but Mauricio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sarinnen manages to get to full guard.
Mauricio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mauricio (16) vs (4) Sarinnen
Sarinnen tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mauricio presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mauricio (18) vs (4) Sarinnen
Mauricio content just to control the position here. #T12#
Sarinnen tries to hold on but Mauricio postures up.
Mauricio takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mauricio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sarinnen is looking to escape.
Sarinnen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T13#
Mauricio prevents Sarinnen from improving his position.
Sarinnen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mauricio trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarinnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mauricio passes into half guard. #SUB#
Mauricio wants to work for an arm triangle but Sarinnen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mauricio wants to pass to mount but Sarinnen is defending the position.
Sarinnen desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T14#
Sarinnen wants to get back to full guard.
Sarinnen is not content to let Mauricio control the position.#SUB2#
Mauricio moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sarinnen.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mauricio (21) vs (4) Sarinnen
Mauricio trying to control the position but Sarinnen is working away. #SUB#
Mauricio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mauricio tries to advance to mount but Sarinnen denies him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.

Event: SSG 227 Hall vs Bar
Date: Nov 12, 2023

173 cm
20 yrs
137 lbs

188 cm
18 yrs
149 lbs

Santos

Sarinnen

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Juanito Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Samuel Sarinnen!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sarinnen wants to clinch up but Santos keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Santos has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Santos jumps into guard, dragging Sarinnen to the mat.
Sarinnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sarinnen is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sarinnen defends it easily.
Santos 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.
Sarinnen trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Santos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Sarinnen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sarinnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sarinnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sarinnen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sarinnen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully.
Sarinnen looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Sarinnen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sarinnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sarinnen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Santos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sarinnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarinnen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (0) vs (3) Sarinnen
Santos looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Santos is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying to get an arm triangle but Santos is defending well.
Sarinnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Santos is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Sarinnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working. #SUB2#
Sarinnen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Santos, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Sarinnen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sarinnen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Santos is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Santos gets back to half guard.
Sarinnen trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sarinnen seems to be working for a kimura but Santos defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Sarinnen wants to work for an arm triangle but Santos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Santos moves into full guard.
Sarinnen trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Sarinnen wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Sarinnen stands and throws Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (0) vs (6) Sarinnen#T5#
Santos manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sarinnen pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Santos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sarinnen.
Sarinnen trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santos defends it well. #SUB#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Sarinnen is pressing down on Santos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Santos is holding on for now. #SUB#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sarinnen pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Santos is not content to let Sarinnen control the position.#SUB#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Santos has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Sarinnen seems to be looking for submissions. #T7##SUB#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Sarinnen sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura but Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sarinnen to get the leverage.
Sarinnen trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away. #SUB#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Santos is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sarinnen seems to be working for a kimura but Santos defends the submission attempt.#T8#
Sarinnen trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away.
Santos is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sarinnen seems to be working for a kimura but Santos defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Sarinnen seems to be looking for submissions.
Santos manages to get to full guard.
Sarinnen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Santos looking for a guillotine here but Sarinnen defends easily. #T9#
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Santos working for a triangle but Sarinnen defends it easily.
Sarinnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Santos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sarinnen defends well.
Sarinnen passes into half guard. #SUB#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura but Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sarinnen to get the leverage. #T10##SUB#
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sarinnen pulls his head out easily.
Sarinnen trying to control from half guard but Santos is working away. #SUB#
Santos looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sarinnen pulls his head out easily.
Santos is breathing heavily.#T11##SUB2#
Sarinnen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Santos tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sarinnen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Sarinnen!

Event: SSG 222 Cahute vs Philbert
Date: Oct 29, 2023

179 cm
25 yrs
170 lbs

188 cm
18 yrs
149 lbs

Eel

Sarinnen

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Moray Eel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Samuel Sarinnen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Eel has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Sarinnen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Eel (0) vs (2) Sarinnen
Sarinnen trying to pass the guard but Eel defending well.
Sarinnen trying to control from half guard but Eel is working away. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eel is just riding it out for now. Sarinnen eventually gives up the hold.
Sarinnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eel keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarinnen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Eel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eel has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Eel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Eel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Eel is defending against the submission attempts here by Sarinnen. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Eel defends it well.
Sarinnen trying to control the action but Eel is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is working for a kimura but Eel is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Eel is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Eel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eel is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Eel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sarinnen pulls his head out easily.
Sarinnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eel keeps working. #SUB#
Eel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sarinnen pulls his head out easily.
Eel is looking to improve his position. #T3##SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura but Eel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sarinnen to get the leverage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Sarinnen 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. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sarinnen in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Eel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sarinnen pulls his head out easily. #T4##SUB2#
Sarinnen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eel is just riding it out for now. Sarinnen eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sarinnen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sarinnen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T5##SUB#
Eel working for a triangle but Sarinnen defends it easily. #SUB2#
Sarinnen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sarinnen trying to control but Eel is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Eel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sarinnen defends well.
Sarinnen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sarinnen wants to control from the top but Eel keeps moving.
Eel looking to control. #T6##SUB#
Sarinnen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sarinnen wants to pass the guard but Eel is keeping the position.
Eel keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Eel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sarinnen is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Eel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eel keeping full guard, as Sarinnen tries to pass.
Eel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sarinnen controls the pace.#SUB2#
Sarinnen drops back looking for a leg! Eel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Eel manages to kick Sarinnen off! Sarinnen jumps back into Eel's guard. #T7##SUB#
Eel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sarinnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Eel is retaining full guard.
Sarinnen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Eel's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sarinnen is looking to pass into half guard but Eel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Eel is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eel (2) vs (2) Sarinnen
Eel trying to control but Sarinnen is working from the bottom.
Sarinnen looking for a sweep. Not yet Sarinnen, not yet.
Sarinnen trying to control the position.
Eel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T8#
Eel wants to control from the top but Sarinnen keeps moving.
Eel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sarinnen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eel (2) vs (4) Sarinnen
Sarinnen trying to control the position from guard on top but Eel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sarinnen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Sarinnen wants to control from the top but Eel keeps moving.
Sarinnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Eel is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Eel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Eel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sarinnen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eel controls Sarinnen momentarily but Sarinnen frees himself. #SUB#
Eel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sarinnen wants to pass the guard but Eel is keeping the position.#T10#
Sarinnen wants to control from the top but Eel keeps moving.
Sarinnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eel is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Eel has his foot on Sarinnen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sarinnen works his way back into a safe position though.
Sarinnen wants to control from the top but Eel keeps moving.
Sarinnen forces his way into half guard.
Sarinnen works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Eel (2) vs (7) Sarinnen#T11#
Eel is looking for a sweep.
Sarinnen wants to control but Eel is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Sarinnen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Eel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sarinnen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Sarinnen tries for a kimura but Eel is defending well.
Eel is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Sarinnen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Eel, who protects the arm well. #T12#
Eel tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Sarinnen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Eel has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sarinnen tries for a kimura but Eel is defending well.
Eel tries to buck Sarinnen off but Sarinnen is having none of it.#T13#
Sarinnen controlling from side mount.
Eel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sarinnen off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Eel (6) vs (7) Sarinnen
Eel slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sarinnen tries to break free.
What can Sarinnen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #SUB#
Eel is persistently looking for the submission but Sarinnen is defending it well.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Eel controlling the positon.
Sarinnen trying to control the hands but Eel breaks the grip. #T14#
Sarinnen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Eel's guard. Nice work there by Sarinnen.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eel (6) vs (9) Sarinnen#SUB#
Eel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sarinnen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sarinnen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sarinnen trying to control but Eel is working from the bottom.
Sarinnen looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Sarinnen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Eel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sarinnen has Eel in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Eel (8) vs (9) Sarinnen
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sarinnen looking for a guillotine here but Eel defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sarinnen wins on points by 9 to 8.