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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kadian Aitkens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Capriotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Capriotti is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Been Away Too Long - Soundgarden. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kadian Aitkens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nikolay Capriotti!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aitkens swings for the body but Capriotti moves out of range.
Capriotti closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aitkens to the mat! Aitkens manages to get full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Capriotti drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aitkens manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Capriotti has Aitkens in his guard.
Capriotti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aitkens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Capriotti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aitkens defends well.
Aitkens trying to control the position from guard on top but Capriotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aitkens wants to pass the guard but Capriotti is keeping the position.
Aitkens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Capriotti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aitkens's guard.
Capriotti drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aitkens manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Capriotti has Aitkens in his guard.
Capriotti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capriotti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aitkens defends it easily.
Capriotti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Capriotti has his foot on Aitkens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aitkens works his way back into a safe position though.
Aitkens gets to his feet. Capriotti looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Aitkens throws a lazy uppercut
and Capriotti counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Capriotti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aitkens knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Capriotti is trying to get an arm triangle but Aitkens is defending well.
Capriotti goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Aitkens rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Capriotti's guard! Nice work there by Aitkens!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aitkens looking to pass the guard.
Aitkens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Capriotti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aitkens has managed to get both his arms back between Capriotti's legs - danger averted.
Aitkens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aitkens sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Capriotti's guard.
Capriotti gets full guard.
Capriotti looking for subs off his back but Aitkens has passed one foot through into half guard.
Capriotti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aitkens controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aitkens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Capriotti keeps working.
Aitkens looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Capriotti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aitkens pulls his head out easily.
Aitkens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Capriotti is looking to improve his position.
Capriotti actively working from the bottom here.
Capriotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aitkens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Capriotti's head.
Aitkens tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Capriotti.
Capriotti wants to get back to full guard.
Capriotti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aitkens pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capriotti tries to roll over but Aitkens keeps him under control.
Aitkens uses his free foot to push down on Capriotti's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Capriotti.
Aitkens thowing shots but they're missing.
Aitkens misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aitkens sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Capriotti 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aitkens works his way into full mount!
Capriotti is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aitkens looking to control but Capriotti is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Capriotti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Aitkens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by Aitkens. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aitkens.
Aitkens misses with an uppercut.
Aitkens jabs Capriotti right on the nose. Capriotti blinks but takes it well.
Aitkens lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Capriotti backs up against the cage.
Capriotti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Capriotti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Capriotti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aitkens is just riding it out for now. Capriotti eventually gives up the hold.
Capriotti is looking for a kimura but Aitkens is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Capriotti to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capriotti is looking for a kimura but Aitkens is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Capriotti to get the leverage.
Nikolay Capriotti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Capriotti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Capriotti is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Aitkens still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Aitkens has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Aitkens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Capriotti keeps working.
Capriotti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Capriotti manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aitkens is trying to stand up here but Capriotti is controlling him well.
Aitkens wants to improve his position but Capriotti is controlling well.
Capriotti is working for a submission of some sort.
Capriotti is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Aitkens still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Aitkens has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Aitkens misses with the ground and pound.
Aitkens throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Capriotti regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aitkens trying to control from half guard but Capriotti is working away.
Capriotti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aitkens pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Capriotti manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aitkens wants to pass the guard but Capriotti is keeping the position.
Capriotti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aitkens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Capriotti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Capriotti is looking for a triangle but Aitkens pushes his legs off easily.
Capriotti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aitkens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aitkens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aitkens stopping the sweep attempt from Capriotti.
Aitkens wants to control from the top but Capriotti keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aitkens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Capriotti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capriotti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aitkens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aitkens throws a big right hand that misses.
Aitkens advances to half guard.
Aitkens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Capriotti's head.
Capriotti is looking for a sweep. Aitkens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aitkens looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aitkens wants to stand up but Capriotti is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aitkens sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Capriotti defending well though.
Capriotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aitkens missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nikolay Capriotti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Aitkens pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Capriotti back to the cage. Aitkens follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Capriotti throws a hook to the side of Aitkens's head but Aitkens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Aitkens. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Capriotti.
Aitkens lands a really nice looking cross but Capriotti seems unphased.
Aitkens tests Capriotti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Capriotti lands with a right hand.
Capriotti looks to throw the jab but Aitkens is out of range.
Aitkens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Capriotti throws out the jab.
Capriotti moves out of range as Aitkens strikes.
Aitkens throws a poor cross that misses
and Capriotti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Capriotti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aitkens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Capriotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Aitkens.
Aitkens misses with a body shot.
Aitkens scores with a jab to the head.
Aitkens misses with a right hand
and Capriotti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Capriotti looks to land a left hand but Aitkens moved out of range nicely.
Aitkens throws a sloppy body shot
and Capriotti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Capriotti.
Capriotti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aitkens misses with a double jab.
Capriotti shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aitkens manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capriotti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aitkens is keeping the position for now.
Aitkens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Capriotti is one step ahead there.
Capriotti looking to pass the guard.
Aitkens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Capriotti on the ground.
Aitkens seems keen to control Capriotti's posture.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Capriotti drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aitkens looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aitkens looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aitkens!
Capriotti is not content to let Aitkens control the position.
Kadian Aitkens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capriotti is looking to regain half guard here but Aitkens keeps moving and retains side control.
Aitkens sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Capriotti is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Aitkens throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Aitkens in side control, throwing shots but Capriotti defends.
Capriotti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Capriotti manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Capriotti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aitkens sees it coming and defends easily.
Capriotti looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Capriotti is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Capriotti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capriotti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aitkens doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Capriotti.
Aitkens keeping control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikolay Capriotti.
I've got Capriotti winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Capriotti!
During a confident post fight interview, Nikolay Capriotti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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