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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jukka Emil Vanaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caio Cesar Caprillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caprillo has chosen The Beatles - Here Comes The Sun as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Caio Cesar Caprillo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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300 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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246 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jukka Emil Vanaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caio Cesar Caprillo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanaja has a takedown stuffed.
Caprillo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vanaja looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Caio Cesar Caprillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caprillo wants to clinch but Vanaja slips to the side
and Vanaja counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Caprillo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vanaja is one step ahead there.
Caprillo is controlling Vanaja's posture.
Vanaja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caprillo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vanaja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Caprillo 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.
Vanaja throwing strikes from guard but Caprillo blocks nicely.
Vanaja throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Caprillo is trying to control the position but Vanaja postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanaja working some strikes from top position.
Caprillo wants to sweep but no luck.
Vanaja 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.
Vanaja is looking to work some ground and pound but Caprillo has wrist control.
Vanaja 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.
Vanaja throwing strikes but missing.
Caprillo is trying to control the position but Vanaja postures up.
Vanaja makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vanaja trying to control but Caprillo is working from the bottom.
Vanaja is looking to work some ground and pound but Caprillo has wrist control.
Caprillo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vanaja manages to get himself to full guard.
Caprillo trying to control but Vanaja is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanaja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Caprillo is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanaja not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Caprillo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vanaja has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Caprillo has managed to get both his arms back between Vanaja's legs - danger averted.
Caprillo is looking to stand up but Vanaja won't let him.
Vanaja tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Caprillo wants to control from the top but Vanaja keeps moving.
Caprillo wants to pass the guard but Vanaja is keeping the position.
Caprillo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vanaja working for a triangle but Caprillo defends it easily.
Vanaja tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanaja has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Caprillo has passed into side control.
Vanaja sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanaja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vanaja has a hand on Caprillo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Caprillo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Vanaja is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanaja manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vanaja actively working from the bottom here.
Vanaja wants to get back to full guard.
Caprillo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vanaja's head.
Caprillo trying to control the action but Vanaja is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like Caprillo is going to stand back up.
Vanaja tries to get to full guard but Caprillo has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Emil Vanaja dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Caprillo misses with the combination.
Caprillo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vanaja defends it nicely.
Caprillo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vanaja counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Caprillo's guard now.
Vanaja throws a big right hand that misses.
Vanaja 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.
Vanaja throws a big right hand that misses.
Caprillo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vanaja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caprillo is trying to control the position but Vanaja postures up.
Vanaja throws a big right hand that misses.
Vanaja wants to pass the guard but Caprillo is keeping the position.
Vanaja preventing the sweep.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Caprillo lands some strikes from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vanaja's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vanaja throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jukka Emil Vanaja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vanaja is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Caprillo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Caprillo has escaped and now he's on top!
Vanaja keeping moving, preventing Caprillo from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanaja is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Caprillo gets full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanaja trying to control but Caprillo is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Dark Horse MMA Academy inform us that Caprillo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Vanaja throws a big elbow that misses.
Caprillo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vanaja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caprillo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Caprillo keeping moving, preventing Vanaja from controlling successfully.
Vanaja scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caprillo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vanaja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caprillo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caprillo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Vanaja has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Caprillo pulls guard.
Vanaja scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vanaja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vanaja throws an elbow that misses. Caprillo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vanaja's guard. Nice move by Caprillo!
Vanaja keeping moving, preventing Caprillo from controlling successfully.
Vanaja wants to sweep here but Caprillo controlling him for the moment.
Vanaja had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Caprillo defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caprillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vanaja has his foot on Caprillo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caprillo works his way back into a safe position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanaja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caprillo controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Caprillo stands up and waves to Vanaja to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Emil Vanaja dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Caprillo as Vanaja shoots in.
Caprillo lands with a kick to the temple. Vanaja shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The fight stays on the outside here - Caprillo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vanaja decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vanaja prevents Caprillo from standing back up.
Vanaja slows the pace down in half guard.
Vanaja is just content to waste time from the top position. Caprillo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caprillo wants to get back to his feet but Vanaja is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vanaja throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vanaja with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vanaja working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Caprillo is trying to control the position but Vanaja postures up.
Vanaja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Caprillo trying to control the position.
Vanaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Caprillo is retaining full guard.
Vanaja trying to control but Caprillo is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanaja is working Caprillo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vanaja stopping the sweep attempt from Caprillo.
Vanaja is in close to Caprillo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caprillo is looking to stand up but Vanaja isn't so interested in that idea.
Vanaja scoring with some ground and pound.
Caprillo wants to get back to his feet but Vanaja is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vanaja stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caprillo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caprillo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Caprillo is retaining full guard.
Caprillo keeping moving, preventing Vanaja from controlling successfully.
Vanaja prevents Caprillo from getting back to his feet.
Caprillo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Caprillo working for a triangle but Vanaja defends it easily.
Vanaja advances to half guard.
Vanaja is looking for a kimura here.
Vanaja throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanaja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Caprillo sees it coming and defends easily.
Vanaja slips a nice elbow through Caprillo's hands, connecting with Caprillo's forehead.
Ground and pound from Vanaja.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanaja throwing shots but Caprillo is blocking nicely.
Vanaja sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Caprillo defending well though.
Vanaja winds up and cracks Caprillo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vanaja is looking to advance position but Caprillo won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vanaja seems to be working for a kimura but Caprillo defends the submission attempt.
Caio Cesar Caprillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jukka Emil Vanaja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Caprillo missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jukka Emil Vanaja showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vanaja, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukka Emil Vanaja!
Jukka Emil Vanaja bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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