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Event:
DMMA 384: Rolls v Skolz
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Salar throws a hook to the side of Soumalainen's head but Soumalainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soumalainen.
A head kick by Soumalainen misses
and Salar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Jarko Soumalainen has been cut.
Soumalainen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Soumalainen 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.
Salar misses with a looping right.
Soumalainen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Soumalainen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Salar defends well and Soumalainen ends up having to push Salar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Soumalainen throws a leg kick
and Salar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Soumalainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick by Soumalainen misses
and Salar counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Soumalainen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Soumalainen lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soumalainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Salar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Salar looking to control.
Soumalainen trying to control but Salar is working from the bottom.
Soumalainen looking to sit in guard and control but Salar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Soumalainen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Salar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Salar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Salar postures up.
Soumalainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salar is one step ahead there. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Salar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Soumalainen working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soumalainen is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Soumalainen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Salar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Soumalainen, into his guard. #REVR#
Salar controlling from the top position. #T3#
Soumalainen looking to control.
Salar looking to pass the guard.
Soumalainen wants to control the position but Salar says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Soumalainen is trying to maintain the position but Salar is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Soumalainen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soumalainen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Soumalainen has his hands on Salar's head, controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Soumalainen trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Soumalainen's guard.
Soumalainen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Soumalainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soumalainen keeping moving, preventing Salar from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Del Salar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarko Soumalainen's cut.
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#
Salar misses with a wild body shot.
And Soumalainen responds with a good body kick, but Salar manages to step out the way in time.
Salar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soumalainen.
Salar avoids the head kick by Soumalainen.
Soumalainen fails with the takedown.
Salar throwing a counter right hand but Soumalainen manages to avoid it.
Soumalainen throws a head kick but Salar moves out of range.
Soumalainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Soumalainen thows a leg kick but Salar checks it
letting Salar counter with a right hand.
Soumalainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Soumalainen throws a leg kick but Salar sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soumalainen motions for Salar to come forward. Soumalainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Soumalainen cracks Salar with a good jab.
Soumalainen pushes Salar away with a front kick.
A low kick lands for Soumalainen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soumalainen. That's going to slow Salar down. #T1#
Soumalainen misses with a kick to the body
and Salar counters with a nice body shot.
Soumalainen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A quick step to the side and Salar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soumalainen misses with a low kick as Salar jumps back.
Soumalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Soumalainen.
Del Salar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarko Soumalainen.
Salar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soumalainen manages to avoid it.
Soumalainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Soumalainen misses its intended target.
Soumalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soumalainen throws a sloppy head kick and Salar moves out of range easily.
Salar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Salar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Salar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soumalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Salar.
A head kick misses from Soumalainen.
Jarko Soumalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soumalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Salar throwing a counter right hand but Soumalainen manages to avoid it.#T2#
Soumalainen lands a front kick.
Soumalainen throws a leg kick but Salar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Soumalainen throws a lazy right hand but Salar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Salar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Soumalainen.
Salar swings for the body but Soumalainen moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Salar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Salar.
Soumalainen misses with a hook.
Salar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salar. Soumalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soumalainen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Salar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Del Salar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soumalainen misses with a body kick.
Soumalainen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Soumalainen lands a leg kick that knocks Salar off balance momentarily.
Soumalainen wants to land a leg kick but Salar is out of range.
Salar looks to score with a jab to the body but Soumalainen is just out of range.
Salar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T3#
Salar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#KD#
Salar cracks Soumalainen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Soumalainen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Salar finish him?
#ROC#Soumalainen is rocked!
A low kick from Soumalainen is predictable there
and Salar counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Del Salar!
During a confident post fight interview, Del Salar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
UCF 85: Abrazos v Buakaw
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Sabel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sabel has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sabel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soumalainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sabel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Soumalainen defending well as Sabel loads up on a big left hand.
Soumalainen ducks under a wild hook from Sabel.
No joy there for Sabel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soumalainen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jarko Soumalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soumalainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Soumalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Soumalainen throws a head kick but Sabel moves out of range.
Soumalainen moves forwards but Sabel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice leg kick from Soumalainen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sabel checks a low kick from Soumalainen.
Sabel scores with a hook to the body. Soumalainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Soumalainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sabel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soumalainen.
Soumalainen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sabel just manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabel swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Soumalainen 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.#SUB2#
Sabel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soumalainen defends it easily.#T1#
Soumalainen forces his way into half guard.
Sabel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soumalainen is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Soumalainen is looking for a kimura but Sabel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Soumalainen to get the leverage.
Sabel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soumalainen is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Soumalainen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sabel has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabel trying to control from the bottom.
Sabel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soumalainen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Soumalainen wants to pass the guard but Sabel is defending well.
Sabel trying to hold on to Soumalainen's head to control him but Soumalainen postures up.
Soumalainen is looking to advance position but Sabel won't allow it. #T2#
Soumalainen wants to take a breather but Sabel is having none of it. #SUB#
Soumalainen is trying to work for a kimura but Sabel is defending well.
Sabel tries to get to full guard but Soumalainen has control of the leg.
Sabel tries to kick Soumalainen off but Soumalainen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soumalainen seems to be working for a kimura but Sabel defends the submission attempt.
Sabel wants to get back to full guard.
Soumalainen tries to pass to full mount but Sabel defends it. #T3##SUB2#
Sabel looking for submissions off his back.
Soumalainen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Soumalainen wants to take a breather but Sabel is having none of it. #SUB#
Soumalainen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sabel is just riding it out for now. Soumalainen eventually gives up the hold.
Soumalainen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sabel is desperately trying to improve his position but Soumalainen has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Sabel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Soumalainen working for a submission but Sabel is keeping him at bay.
Sabel tries to lock up and control but Soumalainen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Soumalainen wants to finish this one by submission but Sabel is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Soumalainen. #SUB#
Soumalainen looking to secure an arm triangle but Sabel defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soumalainen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Soumalainen looking for a guillotine from mount but Sabel is having none of it.
Sabel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarko Soumalainen dominated that round.
That's time! Soumalainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sabel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Soumalainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Sabel's head.
Sabel lands a jab to the head.
Soumalainen throws a front kick that sends Sabel stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Soumalainen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sabel is pushing Soumalainen's head away, looking to escape. Soumalainen manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Soumalainen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Sabel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Soumalainen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Soumalainen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sabel tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Soumalainen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Soumalainen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Sabel is looking to regain half guard here but Soumalainen keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Soumalainen tries for a kimura but Sabel is defending well.
Soumalainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sabel keeps working. #SUB#
Soumalainen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sabel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Soumalainen working away.#SUB#
Soumalainen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sabel struggling a bit here.#T2#
Sabel tries to bench press Soumalainen off him but Soumalainen keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Sabel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Soumalainen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sabel, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Soumalainen is trying to get an arm triangle but Sabel is defending well.
Soumalainen wants to control but Sabel is keeping him busy.
Sabel is looking to regain half guard here but Soumalainen keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Soumalainen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Sabel regains half guard.
Soumalainen uses his free foot to push down on Sabel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sabel. #SUB#
Sabel is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Soumalainen locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Sabel is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jarko Soumalainen! |
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Event:
UCF 74: Flanders v Smith
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Soumalainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Soumalainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pereira circles away.
A jab from Pereira misses.
Soumalainen throws a wild body kick that Pereira sees coming a mile off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Soumalainen - that will leave a mark!
Soumalainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pereira was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jarko Soumalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira lands a jab to Soumalainen's midsection.
A low kick from Soumalainen misses
and Pereira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Soumalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away.
Soumalainen throws a lazy head kick
and Pereira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Soumalainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Soumalainen throws a front kick that sends Pereira stumbling back into the cage.
Pereira throws a series of punches but Soumalainen avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pereira misses with a straight right.
Soumalainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Soumalainen misses with a body shot
and Pereira counters with a stiff right hand.
Pereira scores with a nice strike.
Soumalainen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pereira works the jab nicely.#T1#
Pereira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Soumalainen can pounce on him.
Soumalainen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pereira avoids it really well and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Soumalainen.
Pereira throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#It looks like Jarko Soumalainen has been cut.#TD2#
Soumalainen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Soumalainen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pereira being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Soumalainen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've been hearing good reports from Pereira's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Soumalainen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pereira, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Pereira wants to get back to his feet but Soumalainen drags him back down.
Soumalainen trying to control the action but Pereira is working from the bottom.
Soumalainen 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Soumalainen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Soumalainen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pereira will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Pereira pushes Soumalainen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Soumalainen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pereira being controlled for a moment.
Pereira wants to get back to his feet but Soumalainen drags him back down.
Pereira trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Soumalainen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pereira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #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.
Soumalainen prevents Pereira from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Soumalainen tries for a kimura but Pereira is defending well. #SUB2#
Soumalainen has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Pereira is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Soumalainen yanks on the arm and Pereira is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Soumalainen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jarko Soumalainen! |
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Event:
BB-11
Date: Aug 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Soumalainen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Soumalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soumalainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jansen counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Soumalainen misses
and Jansen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jansen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good leg kick by Soumalainen.
Soumalainen fails with a takedown attempt.
Soumalainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soumalainen shoots in but Jansen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jansen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Soumalainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jarko Soumalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soumalainen is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Jansen blocks a head kick by Soumalainen.
Jansen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soumalainen.
Jansen checks a leg kick.
Soumalainen misses with a shot to the body
and Jansen counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Soumalainen misses the target.
Jansen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Soumalainen just manages to avoid it.
Soumalainen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jansen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A low kick from Soumalainen is predictable there
and Soumalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soumalainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soumalainen throws a looping overhand right but Jansen ducks down to avoid it.
Soumalainen loads up on a big right hand but Jansen slips the punch.
Jansen throwing a counter right hand but Soumalainen manages to avoid it.
Soumalainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jansen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Soumalainen.
Soumalainen looks for a takedown but Jansen sprawls well.
Lotte Jansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarko Soumalainen.#T2#
Soumalainen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jansen counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Soumalainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Soumalainen misses with a left hand
and Soumalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Jansen.
Soumalainen throws a leg kick
and Soumalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soumalainen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jansen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soumalainen throws a sloppy head kick and Jansen moves out of range easily.
Soumalainen misses with a hook
and Jansen counters with a nice uppercut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Soumalainen or perhaps it was just good defense by Jansen, which made it look bad.
Jansen is looking for a counter combo.
Soumalainen throws a sloppy head kick
and Jansen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jansen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Soumalainen throws a head kick but Jansen moves out of range.
As Soumalainen looks to move away, Jansen throws a big counter combo but Soumalainen just gets out of the way.#T3#
A low kick from Soumalainen misses
and Jansen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Soumalainen connects with a leg kick.
Soumalainen misses with a leg kick
and Jansen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soumalainen punishes Jansen's body with a nice straight punch.
Soumalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Jansen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soumalainen throws a leg kick
letting Jansen counter with a right hand.
Soumalainen throws a body kick that misses
letting Jansen counter with a right hand.
Soumalainen thows a leg kick but Jansen checks it
and Jansen counters with an inside leg kick.
Jansen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL#
Jansen clinches with his opponent.
Jansen blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Jansen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jansen misses with some punches.
Soumalainen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jansen stalls.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jansen.#T4#
Soumalainen stalling in the clinch but Jansen improves position.
Jansen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soumalainen backwards.
Jansen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jansen lands with a left to the head.
Jansen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Jansen.
Jansen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Soumalainens head.
Soumalainen is trying to force a seperation but Jansen has the dominant position.
Jansen lands an uppercut.#ROC#Soumalainen is rocked!
Jansen lands with a right to the head.
Soumalainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Jansen finish him?
A short right from Jansen.
Soumalainen is trying to maintain a safe position but Jansen gets an underhook and turns Soumalainen into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jansen effectively controlling the action here.
A body shot lands from Jansen.
A right hook to the body lands for Jansen.
Jansen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jansen cracks Soumalainen with a nice body shot.
A short right from Jansen on the inside. #T5#
Jansen lands with a right to the head.
Jansen lands with a light punch inside.
Soumalainen is looking to break free of the clinch but Jansen has double underhooks.
Jansen creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Soumalainen's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Soumalainen drops to his knees and Jansen pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lotte Jansen! |
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Event:
BB-10
Date: Jul 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Soumalainen moves away from the strike by Pulkkinen.
Soumalainen misses with a body kick.
Pulkkinen throwing a counter right hand but Soumalainen manages to avoid it.
Soumalainen throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Pulkkinen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Soumalainen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Pulkkinen misses its intended target.
Soumalainen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Soumalainen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Soumalainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pulkkinen works the jab nicely.
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Pulkkinen instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Soumalainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soumalainen slips a straight right by Pulkkinen.
A countering left hand to the body from Soumalainen misses.
Pulkkinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Soumalainen can pounce on him.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soumalainen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen backing away here, and Soumalainen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Soumalainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Pulkkinen misses with a kick to the body.
Soumalainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Soumalainen misses with a looping left.
Soumalainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Soumalainen.
Pulkkinen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Soumalainen avoids it.
Soumalainen slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
Soumalainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Soumalainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Soumalainen throws out a leg kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range and Soumalainen only half commits.
Pulkkinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pulkkinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Soumalainen misses with a body kick.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Soumalainen avoids the head kick by Pulkkinen.
Soumalainen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pulkkinen lands a really nice looking cross but Soumalainen seems unphased.
Soumalainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
That kick from Soumalainen tenderised Pulkkinen's leg. Pulkkinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Pulkkinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Soumalainen throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range. #T2#
Soumalainen throws a leg kick which misses Pulkkinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Pulkkinen tries to avoid it.
Soumalainen misses with a kick to the body
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Soumalainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Soumalainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Soumalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.
Soumalainen tries a low kick but Pulkkinen avoids it.
Pulkkinen scores with a body shot.
Pulkkinen loads up on a big right hand but Soumalainen slips the punch.
Soumalainen takes one to the chin there.
Soumalainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pulkkinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pulkkinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Soumalainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick from Soumalainen is predictable there
and Soumalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soumalainen throws out a loose jab but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pulkkinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soumalainen. Soumalainen obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the leg kick from Soumalainen.
It looked like Pulkkinen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Soumalainen.
Pulkkinen misses with a kick to the body.
Soumalainen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Pulkkinen with a nice calf kick.
Pulkkinen with a nice calf kick.
Pulkkinen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A head kick misses from Pulkkinen.
Soumalainen throws the left hand but Pulkkinen avoids the punch easily.
Soumalainen throws a leg kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Jarko Soumalainen has been cut.
Soumalainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soumalainen misses with a few strikes there.
Soumalainen thumps Pulkkinen with a low kick.
Pulkkinen scores with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Soumalainen's ribcage but misses.
Pulkkinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#Soumalainen is rocked!
Soumalainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Soumalainen throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
Pulkkinen drops Soumalainen with a big left hand! Soumalainen is injured, injured bad! Pulkkinen jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Repa Pulkkinen! |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jarko Soumalainen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Jet Gunner!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gunner moves into range and clinches up with Soumalainen.#TD2#
Gunner gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soumalainen (0) vs (2) Gunner
Soumalainen is staying active underneath Gunner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gunner trying to mount his opponent but Soumalainen defends it.
Soumalainen is controlling Gunner's trapped leg to prevent Gunner from advancing to side control.
Gunner works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Soumalainen (0) vs (5) Gunner
Gunner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soumalainen is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soumalainen tries to hold on but Gunner pushes him away. #T1#
Gunner looking to control but Soumalainen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gunner might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Soumalainen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Soumalainen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Soumalainen stops Gunner from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Soumalainen has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Gunner's lack of action.
#SUB2#
Gunner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soumalainen defends it well. #T2#
Gunner is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Soumalainen (0) vs (8) Gunner
Soumalainen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Gunner has control of Soumalainen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Soumalainen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gunner trying to control but Soumalainen is having none of it. #T3#
Gunner fails to advance to Soumalainen's back.
Gunner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Soumalainen holds of for dear life.
Soumalainen 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: Soumalainen (2) vs (8) Gunner
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gunner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Soumalainen controlling from the top position.
Gunner is trying to keep Soumalainen in close.
Gunner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gunner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Soumalainen 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.
Soumalainen stopping the sweep attempt from Gunner.
Soumalainen wants to control from the top but Gunner keeps moving. #T5#
Gunner is trying to keep Soumalainen in close.
Gunner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Soumalainen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soumalainen (2) vs (10) Gunner
Soumalainen keeping full guard, as Gunner tries to pass.
Gunner trying to control the position from guard on top but Soumalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soumalainen's guard. #T6#
Gunner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Soumalainen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gunner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gunner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Soumalainen (6) vs (10) Gunner
Soumalainen has the hooks in. Gunner is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Soumalainen working for the choke.
Gunner rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Soumalainen is looking to take a break and control but Gunner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Soumalainen trying to mount his opponent but Gunner defends it.
Soumalainen wants to control but Gunner is keeping him busy.
Gunner wants to improve his position but Soumalainen is controlling well.
Soumalainen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gunner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Soumalainen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Soumalainen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Soumalainen (6) vs (14) Gunner#SUB2#
Gunner looking to break Soumalainen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Soumalainen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gunner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Soumalainen is trying to break free.
#T8#
Soumalainen trying to control but not successfully.
Gunner is controlling the position but Soumalainen somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Gunner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Soumalainen (6) vs (17) Gunner
Soumalainen tries to reverse the position but Gunner maintains control.
Soumalainen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Soumalainen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gunner trying to advance position but Soumalainen counters by regaining guard. #T9#
Gunner tries to free his leg and advance position but Soumalainen is retaining full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gunner working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Soumalainen holds on and takes a little breather.
Gunner is stalling in the full guard.
Gunner trying to control but Soumalainen is working from the bottom.
Gunner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Gunner trying to control but Soumalainen is working from the bottom.
Soumalainen keeping full guard, as Gunner tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gunner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Soumalainen dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Soumalainen (8) vs (17) Gunner
Gunner looking for a sweep. Not yet Gunner, not yet.
Gunner is trying to keep Soumalainen in close.
Gunner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soumalainen is one step ahead there.
Gunner keeping moving, preventing Soumalainen from controlling successfully. #T11#
Soumalainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gunner keeping moving, preventing Soumalainen from controlling successfully.
Gunner wants to sweep but no luck.
Soumalainen postures up.
Soumalainen trying to control but Gunner is working from the bottom.
Soumalainen is pushing down on Gunner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gunner is fighting to maintain full guard but Soumalainen has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Soumalainen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T12#
Soumalainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Gunner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gunner keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Soumalainen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Soumalainen wants to take a breather but Gunner is having none of it.
Gunner is pressing down on Soumalainen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Soumalainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gunner wants to sweep here but Soumalainen controlling him for the moment.
Soumalainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Gunner working a defensive guard but Soumalainen passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Soumalainen is trying to work for a kimura but Gunner is defending well.
Soumalainen wants to free his trapped foot but Gunner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Soumalainen wants to take a breather but Gunner is having none of it.
Soumalainen trying to pass the guard but Gunner defending well.
Soumalainen trying to control the action but Gunner is working from the bottom.
Soumalainen wants to pass to mount but Gunner is defending the position. #T14#
Gunner is trying to get back to full guard.
Gunner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gunner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soumalainen wants to control from the top but Gunner keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunner pulls Soumalainen in close to prevent any damage.
Soumalainen slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunner wins on points by 17 to 8.
A very excited looking Jet Gunner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jarko Soumalainen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ki Ruyjini!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ruyjini forces Soumalainen back against the cage and clinches.
Soumalainen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ruyjini is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ruyjini is pressed up against the cage. Soumalainen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ruyjini down to the mat. Ruyjini avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarko Soumalainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soumalainen tries to clinch but Ruyjini is having none of it. #CL2#
Ruyjini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Soumalainen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ruyjini looking for a takedown.
Soumalainen prevents the takedown attempt.
Ruyjini looking for a takedown.
Ruyjini has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soumalainen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soumalainen wants a takedown.
Ruyjini prevents the takedown attempt.
Soumalainen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Soumalainen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ruyjini pulls his leg out and moves away.
Soumalainen is looking to clinch but Ruyjini is avoiding it.
#T1##CL2#
Soumalainen tries to keep at a distance but Ruyjini has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ruyjini looking for a takedown.
Ruyjini drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soumalainen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Soumalainen is looking for a takedown.
Ruyjini wants a takedown.
Ruyjini goes for a takedown in the clinch but Soumalainen prevents it.
Ruyjini has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Soumalainen after a bit of a struggle.
Soumalainen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Soumalainen can't get the takedown.
#T2#
Ruyjini has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soumalainen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Soumalainen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ruyjini pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ruyjini has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Soumalainen after a bit of a struggle.
Ruyjini is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Soumalainen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Soumalainen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soumalainen tries to score a body lock takedown but Ruyjini shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ruyjini drops down looking for an ankle pick but Soumalainen pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Ruyjini instigates a clinch.
Ruyjini drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruyjini is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Soumalainen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Soumalainen tries for a takedown but Ruyjini manages to get underhooks.
Soumalainen can't get the takedown.
Soumalainen is pressed up against the cage. Ruyjini has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soumalainen down to the mat. Soumalainen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ruyjini keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Ruyjini moves into the clinch successfully.
Ruyjini has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soumalainen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ruyjini can't get the takedown.
Ruyjini drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Soumalainen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ruyjini is trying to drag Soumalainen to the mat but Soumalainen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Ruyjini prevents the takedown attempt.
Ruyjini stops a takedown attempt from Soumalainen.
Ruyjini is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Soumalainen is defending well.
Ruyjini goes for a takedown attempt but Soumalainen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jarko Soumalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soumalainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruyjini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soumalainen tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Ruyjini moves into range and clinches up with Soumalainen.
Soumalainen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ruyjini pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ruyjini tries for a takedown but Soumalainen manages to get underhooks.
Soumalainen has Ruyjini pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ruyjini manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ruyjini gets underhooks to prevent Soumalainen's takedown attempt.
#T5#
Soumalainen stops a takedown attempt from Ruyjini.
Ruyjini is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ruyjini has Soumalainen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soumalainen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Soumalainen is working for takedown but Ruyjini is calmly controlling the position for now.
Soumalainen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Soumalainen wants a takedown.
Soumalainen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruyjini is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Soumalainen gets underhooks to prevent Ruyjini's takedown attempt.
Ruyjini changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Soumalainen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T6#
Soumalainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Ruyjini moves into the clinch successfully.
Soumalainen is looking for a takedown.
Soumalainen goes for a takedown attempt but Ruyjini pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Soumalainen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruyjini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ruyjini gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ruyjini has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soumalainen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ruyjini prevents the takedown attempt.
Soumalainen tries for a takedown but Ruyjini manages to get underhooks.
Ruyjini gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Soumalainen.
Ruyjini stops a takedown attempt from Soumalainen.
#T7#
Ruyjini looking for a takedown.
Soumalainen is pressed up against the cage. Ruyjini has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soumalainen down to the mat. Soumalainen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Soumalainen wants to clinch up but Ruyjini keeps it at a distance.
Ruyjini steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Soumalainen.
Ruyjini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Ruyjini rushes Soumalainen and presses him up against the cage.
Ruyjini has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soumalainen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Soumalainen gets underhooks to prevent Ruyjini's takedown attempt.
Ruyjini tries to score a body lock takedown but Soumalainen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ruyjini tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ruyjini is trying to drag Soumalainen to the mat but Soumalainen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ruyjini looks winded!
Ruyjini is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T8#
Ruyjini tries to score a body lock takedown but Soumalainen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ruyjini prevents the takedown attempt.
Soumalainen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ruyjini wants to take the fight to the mat but Soumalainen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ruyjini drops down looking for an ankle pick but Soumalainen pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Ruyjini instigates a clinch.
Soumalainen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ruyjini.
Soumalainen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ruyjini pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ruyjini has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soumalainen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T9#
Ruyjini is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ruyjini is trying to drag Soumalainen to the mat but Soumalainen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ruyjini goes for a takedown in the clinch but Soumalainen prevents it.
Soumalainen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ruyjini gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ruyjini wants a takedown.
Soumalainen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ruyjini.
Ruyjini goes for a takedown attempt but Soumalainen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T10##CL2#
Ruyjini forces Soumalainen back against the cage and clinches.
Ruyjini goes for a takedown attempt but Soumalainen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ruyjini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Soumalainen tries to keep at a distance but Ruyjini has taken the fight into the clinch.
Soumalainen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ruyjini pulls his leg out and moves away.
Soumalainen wants to clinch up but Ruyjini keeps it at a distance.
Soumalainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soumalainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruyjini swats away the attempt to clinch by Soumalainen.#CL2#
Ruyjini closes the distance and pushes Soumalainen back into the cage.#T11#
Ruyjini is looking for a takedown.
Soumalainen tries to score a body lock takedown but Ruyjini shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Soumalainen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ruyjini is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Soumalainen is pressed up against the cage. Ruyjini has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soumalainen down to the mat. Soumalainen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Ruyjini clinches up with Soumalainen and pushes him back against the cage.
Ruyjini wants to take the fight to the mat but Soumalainen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Soumalainen goes for a takedown attempt but Ruyjini pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Soumalainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Ruyjini closes the distance and clinches.
Soumalainen tries for a takedown but Ruyjini manages to get underhooks.
Soumalainen stops a takedown attempt from Ruyjini.
Soumalainen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ruyjini fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T12##CL2#
Ruyjini closes the distance and clinches.
Soumalainen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ruyjini is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Soumalainen tries for a takedown but Ruyjini manages to get underhooks.
Ruyjini tries for a takedown but Soumalainen manages to get underhooks.
Soumalainen is trying to drag Ruyjini to the mat but Ruyjini just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ruyjini can't get the takedown.
Ruyjini wants a takedown but no success here.
Soumalainen tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T13#
Ruyjini is trying to drag Soumalainen to the mat but Soumalainen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ruyjini is looking to take this one to the mat.
Soumalainen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ruyjini fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Soumalainen fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soumalainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ruyjini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Ruyjini darts in and clinches Soumalainen up against the cage.
Soumalainen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Soumalainen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ruyjini avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ruyjini wants a takedown but no success here.
#T14#
Soumalainen is trying to drag Ruyjini to the mat but Ruyjini just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ruyjini has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soumalainen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ruyjini has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Soumalainen after a bit of a struggle.
Ruyjini gets underhooks to prevent Soumalainen's takedown attempt.
Ruyjini is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Soumalainen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Soumalainen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ruyjini is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soumalainen is looking for a takedown.
Soumalainen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Soumalainen wants to take the fight to the mat but Ruyjini manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Soumalainen is heads and Ruyjini is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Soumalainen takes the fight on points by 1 to 0. |
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