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CFC 600 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Phil Sprintin (ranked 1099 p4p, 1364 weight class) and Jerry Hammerstein (ranked 95 p4p, 119 weight class). Sprintin comes into the arena with Disturbed - Bad Man blaring out of the sound system. Phil Sprintin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jerry Hammerstein's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Sprintin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jerry Hammerstein!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammerstein avoids the body shot from Sprintin.
Sprintin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sprintin misses with a hook
and Hammerstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sprintin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hammerstein on the side of the head.
Hammerstein manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sprintin on his heels. He'll look to pass Sprintin's guard now, I'm sure.
Hammerstein distracts Sprintin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sprintin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerstein is stalling in the full guard.
Hammerstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sprintin looking to control.
Sprintin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hammerstein is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sprintin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammerstein wants to control from the top but Sprintin keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hammerstein working his ground and pound in the gym.
Hammerstein's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprintin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sprintin keeping moving, preventing Hammerstein from controlling successfully.
Hammerstein is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sprintin controlling Hammerstein's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sprintin wants to sweep here but Hammerstein controlling him for the moment.
Sprintin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hammerstein shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sprintin defends it nicely.
Sprintin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been told by Sprintin's head coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sprintin throws a right hand that misses
and Hammerstein counters with a stiff right hand.
Hammerstein shoots in and bounces Sprintin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprintin pulls Hammerstein in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sprintin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sprintin controls Hammerstein momentarily but Hammerstein frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerstein wants to control from the top but Sprintin keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hammerstein's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sprintin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerstein controlling from the top position.
Hammerstein trying to control but Sprintin is working from the bottom.
Sprintin working a defensive guard here.
Sprintin is pulling down on Hammerstein's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerstein won't allow Sprintin to sweep him here.
Hammerstein wants to control from the top but Sprintin keeps moving.
Hammerstein postures up in Sprintin's guard and throws a big left but Sprintin blocks it.
Sprintin wants to sweep here but Hammerstein controlling him for the moment.
Sprintin keeping moving, preventing Hammerstein from controlling successfully.
Sprintin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hammerstein is one step ahead there.
Sprintin seems keen to control Hammerstein's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sprintin works the jab nicely.
Jerry Hammerstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprintin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hammerstein.
Sprintin is looking to reverse the position.
Hammerstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sprintin keeps working.
Sprintin struggling a bit here.
Sprintin taking a bit of punishment here - Hammerstein scoring with strikes.
Sprintin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hammerstein's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sprintin tries to get to full guard but Hammerstein has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sprintin trying to control from the bottom.
Hammerstein seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sprintin is not content to let Hammerstein control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Hammerstein dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sprintin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hammerstein to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hammerstein trying to control but Sprintin is working from the bottom.
Hammerstein won't allow Sprintin to sweep him here.
Hammerstein's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sprintin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sprintin trying to control the position here.
Hammerstein controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sprintin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sprintin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sprintin tries to bum rush Hammerstein with a series of wild strikes but Hammerstein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sprintin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hammerstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sprintin.
Nice straight punches there by Sprintin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sprintin.
Hammerstein is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sprintin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sprintin misses with an uppercut.
Sprintin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammerstein is just out of range.
Hammerstein is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sprintin with a body shot.
Sprintin misses with a looping left.
Hammerstein blocks a jab.
Hammerstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammerstein feints and as Sprintin raises his hands in defense, Hammerstein changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sprintin keeping full guard, as Hammerstein tries to pass.
Hammerstein wants to control from the top but Sprintin keeps moving.
Sprintin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerstein wants to control from the top but Sprintin keeps moving.
Hammerstein postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerstein working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sprintin's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sprintin is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sprintin controlling from the top position.
Hammerstein working a defensive guard here.
Sprintin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sprintin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerstein working a defensive guard here.
Hammerstein can't keep his opponent in guard - Sprintin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hammerstein keeping control of the position.
Sprintin trying to mount his opponent but Hammerstein defends it.
Sprintin prevents Hammerstein from improving his position.
Hammerstein regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sprintin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hammerstein keeping moving, preventing Sprintin from controlling successfully.
Sprintin is fighting to break Hammerstein's control of his arms but Hammerstein is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hammerstein being controlled here, momentarily.
Hammerstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sprintin manages to get himself to full guard.
Sprintin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerstein being controlled here, momentarily.
Sprintin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammerstein keeping full guard, as Sprintin tries to pass.
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 Phil Sprintin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hammerstein shoots for a double leg takedown but Sprintin sprawls well. He's pushed Hammerstein's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sprintin misses the jab.
Sprintin scores with a hook.
Hammerstein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sprintin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hammerstein slips a jab from Sprintin.
Hammerstein has a takedown stuffed.
Sprintin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hammersteins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
 Hammerstein is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Sprintin ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Hammerstein clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil Sprintin!
Phil Sprintin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akamaru Jackson (ranked 1481 p4p, 1655 weight class) and Cottoneye Joe (ranked 174 p4p, 198 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akamaru Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cottoneye Joe!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Joe quickly recovers to half guard.
Joe kicks Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Joe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jackson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Joe's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Joe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.
Joe has gone for a leg lock! Jackson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Joe's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Joe's head.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
Jackson distracts Joe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joe's head.
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jackson won't allow Joe to get back to his feet.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Joe's head.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joe's head.
Joe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackson throws a sloppy strike and Joe has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Jackson is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Joe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cottoneye Joe!
Our winner, Cottoneye Joe, 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.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jed Hall (ranked 1086 p4p, 879 weight class) and Fred Schneider (ranked 123 p4p, 103 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jed Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Fred Schneider!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schneider connects with a looping right hand.
A slow jab from Schneider misses its intended target.
Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schneider staying out of range there.
Hall lands with a nice body punch.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hall lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hall throws a big elbow that misses.
Schneider is trying to control the position but Hall postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneider is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hall defends well.
Hall has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Schneider to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hall is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Schneider pulls down on the head and he's put Hall to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fred Schneider!
An out of breath Fred Schneider thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Temujin Namkhai (ranked 991 p4p, 1245 weight class) and John Akamu (ranked 112 p4p, 146 weight class). Namkhai comes to the cage accompanied by Batzorig Vaanchig - Mongolian Throat Singing. Akamu has chosen Be Yourself - Audioslave as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Temujin Namkhai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, John Akamu!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akamu misses with a takedown attempt
and Namkhai counters with a left to the body.
Akamu missing with a left hand there. Namkhai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Namkhai throws the left hand but Akamu avoids the punch easily.
We've been told by Namkhai's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Akamu misses with a shot to the body
and Namkhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Namkhai moves forwards but Akamu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Akamu punishes Namkhai's body with a nice straight punch.
Akamu lands a glancing blow to the side of Namkhai's head.
Namkhai jabs Akamu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Namkhai lands with a nice body punch.
Akamu tries to clinch but Namkhai is having none of it.
Namkhai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akamu missing with a left hand there. Namkhai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akamu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akamu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namkhai dips to his left and cracks Akamu with an uppercut!
Akamu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Namkhai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Akamu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Namkhai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akamu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Namkhai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Akamu drops his hands momentarily and Namkhai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Namkhai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Akamu on the side of the head.
Namkhai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akamu.
Namkhai drops Akamu with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Akamu looks back up at him and smiles so Namkhai waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Akamu is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Namkhai moves in close and cracks Akamu with a massive right hand! Akamu, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Namkhai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Temujin Namkhai!
Temujin Namkhai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
John Akamu was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rex Tremendous Jr (ranked 4022 p4p, 3300 weight class) and Gavrilo Jovanovic (ranked 465 p4p, 395 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rex Tremendous Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gavrilo Jovanovic!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tremendous Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tremendous Jr tries to strike from the bottom.
Jovanovic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jovanovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jovanovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Tremendous Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jovanovic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tremendous Jr's head.
Tremendous Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Jovanovic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tremendous Jr looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tremendous Jr punching from the bottom.
Jovanovic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tremendous Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Jovanovic sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jovanovic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jovanovic winds up and cracks Tremendous Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tremendous Jr defending well though.
Tremendous Jr missing with punches from the bottom.
Jovanovic is keen to just control but Tremendous Jr is a slippery customer.
Jovanovic with the ground and pound but Tremendous Jr uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jovanovic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jovanovic trying to control but Tremendous Jr is working from the bottom.
Tremendous Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jovanovic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jovanovic preventing the sweep.
Tremendous Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tremendous Jr seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jovanovic is in close to Tremendous Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jovanovic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tremendous Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jovanovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jovanovic throws a big elbow that misses.
Jovanovic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tremendous Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jovanovic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jovanovic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jovanovic wants to pass the guard but Tremendous Jr is keeping the position.
Jovanovic wants to control from the top but Tremendous Jr keeps moving.
Jovanovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tremendous Jr is keeping the position for now.
Tremendous Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tremendous Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tremendous Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jovanovic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tremendous Jr pushes a forearm under Jovanovic's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jovanovic is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rex Tremendous Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Rex Tremendous Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pykky Kalla (ranked 2826 p4p, 1200 weight class) and Luka Stjepanic (ranked 353 p4p, 163 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pykky Kalla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luka Stjepanic!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalla just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalla throws a body shot but no joy.
Stjepanic throws a jab when Kalla was well out of range.
Kalla moves out of range of the body kick.
Kalla tried to score with a low kick but Stjepanic checks it.
Kalla looks to score with a jab to the body but Stjepanic is just out of range.
Kalla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kalla scores with a body shot.
Kalla is looking to chop away at Stjepanic's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stjepanic avoids the body shot from Kalla.
Stjepanic scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Stjepanic misses.
Stjepanic lands with a cross.
Kalla misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Stjepanic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Stjepanic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kalla doesn't seem phased though.
Stjepanic avoids a kick to the body.
Kalla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalla. Stjepanic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalla connects with a looping right hand.
Kalla misses with a wild body shot.
Kalla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stjepanic lands with an overhand left.
Luka Stjepanic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kalla darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stjepanic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalla throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stjepanic trying to control here.
Stjepanic is trying is best to control the position here.
Stjepanic is staying active underneath Kalla, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stjepanic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kalla.
Kalla has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kalla not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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!
Kalla is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kalla seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stjepanic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kalla lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stjepanic can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stjepanic keeping hold of Kalla's head, controlling as best he can.
Kalla prevents Stjepanic from improving his position.
Stjepanic is staying active underneath Kalla, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kalla slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kalla is looking to wear down Stjepanic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kalla scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stjepanic cracks Kalla with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stjepanic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kalla.
Kalla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stjepanic.
Stjepanic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kalla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stjepanic feints a counter leg kick.
Kalla fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stjepanic checks it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stjepanic! But no joy.
Kalla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stjepanic.
Stjepanic tries to land a front kick but Kalla steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stjepanic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stjepanic scores with the left hand. Kalla knows he should have avoided that one.
 It looks like Pykky Kalla has been cut.
Some bone on bone action there as Stjepanic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stjepanic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalla.
Kalla throws a shot from downtown. Stjepanic moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pykky Kalla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pykky Kalla's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stjepanic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalla.
Stjepanic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kalla has time to react.
Stjepanic wants to land a leg kick but Kalla is out of range.
Stjepanic lunges at Kalla with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kalla's hand.
Kalla misses the shot to the body.
Kalla gets the takedown into side control.
Kalla working the ground and pound but Stjepanic is defending the strikes.
Kalla misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kalla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stjepanic can do to turn this around?
The referee asks Kalla politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kalla prefers to stall for the moment though.
Stjepanic avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kalla.
Stjepanic tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kalla easily slips into full mount!
Pykky Kalla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kalla landing shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalla with good strikes from the mount here!
Kalla cracks Stjepanic with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kalla working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kalla scoring with strikes but Stjepanic is staying in there.
Stjepanic wants to hold on but Kalla pushes him away.
Kalla tries to control but Stjepanic wriggling away.
Kalla takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kalla trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalla with a couple of short strikes.
Kalla unloads with some shots from mount but Stjepanic bucks and avoids them well.
Stjepanic is squirming around, avoiding Kalla's attempts to control the action.
Kalla thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kalla lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalla cracks Stjepanic with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kalla tries to control but Stjepanic wriggling away.
Stjepanic is in a horrible position here. Kalla smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalla with the ground and pound from mount.
Stjepanic taking shots to the head.
Kalla scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stjepanic?
Kalla fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Stjepanic is rocked!
Kalla cracks Stjepanic with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pykky Kalla!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ty Vanorden (ranked 680 p4p, 408 weight class) and Slim Perkins (ranked 90 p4p, 53 weight class). Vanorden comes to the cage accompanied by UP UP & AWAY. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ty Vanorden!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slim Perkins!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanorden stuffs the takedown attempt from Perkins. Perkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Perkins has his takedown stuffed
and Vanorden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Perkins is defended easily by Vanorden.
Vanorden is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ty Vanorden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slim Perkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vanorden's waist but Vanorden gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perkins off to one side.
Vanorden throws a counter high kick but Perkins was just alert enough to avoid it.
Slim Perkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perkins has his takedown stuffed
and Vanorden counters with a crisp right hand that drops Perkins! Vanorden lets Perkins back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Perkins is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkins misses with a takedown
and Vanorden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Perkins looks winded!
Perkins misses with a takedown attempt
and Vanorden counters with a monster head kick that knocks Perkins out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ty Vanorden!
Ty Vanorden is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Ty Vanorden thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julius Kaepernick (ranked 788 p4p, 937 weight class) and Omar Dahir (ranked 109 p4p, 129 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julius Kaepernick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Omar Dahir!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaepernick swings for the body but Dahir moves out of range.
Kaepernick throws a left and a right that both miss
so Dahir counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dahir stopping the sweep attempt from Kaepernick.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dahir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kaepernick wants to stand and escape but Dahir is having none of it.
Dahir has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Combat Wombat Burrow. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dahir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dahir won't allow Kaepernick to get back to his feet.
Dahir postures up and lands a big shot to Kaepernick's brow.
Kaepernick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kaepernick trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kaepernick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dahir keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kaepernick's head.
Dahir lands a couple of digs.
Kaepernick trying to control the position.
Dahir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kaepernick wants to sweep here but Dahir controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaepernick wants to get back to his feet but Dahir is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kaepernick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dahir is one step ahead there.
Dahir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kaepernick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dahir's guard.
Dahir pulls Kaepernick in to control the position.
Kaepernick postures up in Dahir's guard and throws a big left but Dahir blocks it.
Kaepernick preventing the sweep.
Dahir is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dahir looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kaepernick with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Dahir there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dahir slips a nice elbow through Kaepernick's hands, connecting with Kaepernick's forehead.
Kaepernick is looking to improve his position.
Dahir winds up and cracks Kaepernick with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kaepernick trying to control from the bottom.
Dahir sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kaepernick defending well though.
Kaepernick is looking for a sweep. Dahir is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dahir scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dahir wants to take a breather but Kaepernick is having none of it.
Kaepernick is looking to improve his position.
Kaepernick is working hard here to advance position.
Dahir working Kaepernick over with strikes.
Kaepernick is not content to let Dahir control the position.
Dahir is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahir working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kaepernick controlling the position well.
Dahir takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dahir connects with a nice short shot to Kaepernick's temple.
Kaepernick wants to control but Dahir is keeping busy.
Dahir working the head and body with strikes.
Dahir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kaepernick is just riding it out for now. Dahir eventually gives up the hold.
Dahir is nestled in close to Kaepernick, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahir lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kaepernick is not content to let Dahir control the position.
Kaepernick wants to improve his position but Dahir is controlling well.
Dahir trying to control from half guard but Kaepernick is working away.
Kaepernick works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dahir throws a big elbow that misses.
Dahir is in close to Kaepernick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dahir is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Dahir makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaepernick 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.
Dahir postures up and lands a big shot to Kaepernick's brow.
Kaepernick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dahir's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Dahir dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dahir is looking to score with low kicks.
Dahir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaepernick.
Kaepernick fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dahir sprawls well initially but Kaepernick persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kaepernick is thwarting Dahir's attempts to control the position.
Kaepernick lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kaepernick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dahir defending well though.
Dahir makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dahir.
Dahir has Kaepernick pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick postures up in Dahir's guard and throws a big left but Dahir blocks it.
Dahir is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dahir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Omar Dahir has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaepernick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaepernick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaepernick postures up.
Kaepernick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kaepernick throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dahir holds on and takes a little breather.
Dahir working a defensive guard here.
Kaepernick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaepernick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dahir is pulling down on Kaepernick's head to control his posture.
Kaepernick wants to control from the top but Dahir keeps moving.
Dahir trying to keep a closed guard but Kaepernick is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kaepernick shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dahir is trying to defend but Kaepernick finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dahir works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kaepernick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dahir's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dahir is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dahir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dahir's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dahir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kaepernick throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dahir trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaepernick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dahir is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kaepernick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dahir's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dahir seems keen to control Kaepernick's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaepernick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dahir is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kaepernick throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dahir holds on and takes a little breather.
Kaepernick throws a big elbow that misses.
Dahir trying to control the position.
Dahir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dahir wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kaepernick throwing strikes but missing.
Dahir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Kaepernick throws a strike but Dahir rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kaepernick wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dahir is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dahir is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dahir is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kaepernick wants to get back to full guard but Dahir has mounted him!
Kaepernick is in a horrible position here. Dahir smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dahir looking to finish Kaepernick with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kaepernick!
Dahir lands a big shot there that rocks Kaepernick but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kaepernick keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kaepernick tries to hold on but Dahir postures up.
Dahir landing punches.
 Kaepernick is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Omar Dahir will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kaepernick shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dahir is trying to defend but Kaepernick finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kaepernick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dahir regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kaepernick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dahir works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaepernick is looking to work some ground and pound but Dahir has wrist control.
Dahir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaepernick.
Dahir is trying to control the position but Kaepernick postures up.
Dahir controlling Kaepernick's posture.
Dahir is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kaepernick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dahir is adopting a defensive guard.
Kaepernick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahir is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dahir lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dahir working Kaepernick over with strikes.
Dahir scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kaepernick moves into full guard.
Dahir passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dahir wants to control but Kaepernick is keeping him busy.
Kaepernick tries to bench press Dahir off him but Dahir keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick is not content to let Dahir control the position.
A lull in the action here as Dahir stalls from top position.
Kaepernick tries to improve position but can't.
Dahir is looking to take a break and control but Kaepernick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick is trying to improve his position.
Dahir scoring with punches and elbows.
Kaepernick sneaks back into half guard.
Kaepernick looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dahir is working for a submission of some sort.
Dahir is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kaepernick is trying to maintain the position but Dahir is very close to passing his half guard.
Kaepernick tries to get to full guard but Dahir has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahir lands with a punch from half guard.
Kaepernick wants to improve his position but Dahir is controlling well.
Dahir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaepernick keeps working.
Dahir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kaepernick is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dahir's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dahir's back!
Dahir looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dahir is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaepernick scores with strikes from the back.
Dahir trying to control but not successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Julius Kaepernick did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Kaepernick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dahir misses with an uppercut. Kaepernick saw that one coming.
Kaepernick looks to land a right hand but Dahir moved out of range.
Kaepernick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dahir throws a hook but Kaepernick avoids it easily.
Kaepernick closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dahir quickly recovers to half guard.
Kaepernick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kaepernick connects with a nice short shot to Dahir's temple.
Kaepernick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dahir keeps working.
Dahir trying to control here.
Kaepernick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahir is concentrating on defense, preventing Kaepernick from advancing position.
Dahir is not content to let Kaepernick control the position.
Dahir gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dahir is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaepernick scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Kaepernick wants to sweep but no luck.
Dahir is working Kaepernick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dahir wants to control from the top but Kaepernick keeps moving.
Kaepernick is looking to stand up but Dahir isn't so interested in that idea.
Dahir won't allow Kaepernick to sweep him here.
Dahir trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaepernick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dahir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaepernick is keeping the position for now.
Dahir keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dahir trying to control but Kaepernick is working from the bottom.
Dahir is working Kaepernick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kaepernick wants to hit a sweep here but Dahir passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kaepernick there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dahir cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dahir controlling the position easily from mount.
Kaepernick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dahir with the ground and pound from mount.
Kaepernick manages to control the position for a moment.
Dahir with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahir is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kaepernick is surviving well by controlling Dahir's body position as best he can.
Dahir landing punches.
Oh Kaepernick is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dahir lands a nice shot to the head.
Dahir postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Kaepernick in real trouble here! The ref calls for Kaepernick to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Dahir!
Omar Dahir is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Omar Dahir thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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