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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Khaled Sameer (ranked 6110 p4p, 281 weight class) and George Capella (ranked 5771 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Khaled Sameer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, George Capella!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capella slaps away a takedown attempt from Sameer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Capella fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sameer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
George Capella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sameer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sameer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Capella sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sameer somewhat.
Sameer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capella connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sameer momentarily.
Sameer is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capella misses with a looping left.
Sameer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sameer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khaled Sameer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Capella scores with the left hand. Sameer knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Capella lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sameer doesn't seem phased though.
Oh Sameer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Capella scores with a decent looking hook.
Capella connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sameer momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sameer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Capella.
Sameer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Capella.
Capella stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Capella wants it to stay on the feet.
Capella swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Capella misses its intended target.
Sameer tries to counter with a takedown but Capella is quick to defend against it.
Capella throws a big shot that misses.
Sameer seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sameer shoots in looking for a takedown but Capella manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sameer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capella missing with a left hand there. Sameer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sameer feinted with a counter takedown.
Capella lands a jab to Sameer's midsection.
Sameer fails to land the takedown.
Sameer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Capella connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capella rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sameer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Capella avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sameer.
Capella taking some punishment here, with Sameer in his half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Capella can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sameer lands strikes from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sameer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sameer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sameer is nestled in close to Capella, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sameer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Capella is looking for a sweep. Sameer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Capella looks winded!
Sameer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sameer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Capella dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sameer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Capella but Capella pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A leg kick checked by Capella.
A little jabbing left from Capella on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sameer moves away from the strike by Capella.
Sameer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
George Capella seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Capella lands a slapping body shot.
Capella scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capella misses with a looping left.
Sameer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Capella misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sameer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capella lands a jab.
Sameer needs to keep his hands up - Capella had a free shot at his head there.
Capella misses with an uppercut.
Capella jabs Sameer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sameer fails with a takedown attempt.
Sameer has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khaled Sameer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capella pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sameer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sameer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Capella defends it nicely.
Capella throws an off balance right hand
and Sameer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sameer.
Capella lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capella misses with a punch to the body.
Capella throws a head punch that misses.
Sameer working hard to break the clinch.
Sameer blocking some punches.
Capella has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Capella breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Capella lands a head shot.
Capella misses with a wild combination.
Capella is breathing heavily.
Capella keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capella misses with a hook.
Sameer attempts a counter takedown but Capella avoids it well and moves away.
Capella swings for the body but Sameer moves out of range.
Sameer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Capella sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sameer goes for a double leg but Capella avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Capella continues to drive forward.
Capella misses with a straight right.
Sameer misses with a takedown attempt - Capella sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Capella displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sameer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Capella showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Capella displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sameer.
Sameer looks for a takedown but Capella sprawls well.
Sameer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Capella throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sameer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Capella sprawls and moves away.
Capella paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capella feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sameers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Capella lands a jab.
Capella throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sameer attempts a counter takedown but Capella avoids it well and moves away.
Sameer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khaled Sameer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Capella punishes Sameer's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Capella - just one landing.
Capella swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sameer tries to counter with a takedown but Capella is quick to defend against it.
Capella takes a swing at Sameer's ribcage but misses.
Capella throws the left hand but Sameer avoids the punch easily.
Capella lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sameer circles away quickly and effectively.
Sameer feinted with a counter takedown.
Capella swings for the body but Sameer moves out of range.
Capella takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sameer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sameer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Capella defends well and Sameer ends up having to push Capella into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capella misses with a double jab.
Capella misses with a wild body shot.
Sameer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Capella keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
George Capella is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sameer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Capella is not content to let Sameer control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sameer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Capella avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sameer.
Capella is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sameer scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sameer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sameer 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.
Sameer 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.
Sameer working Capella over with strikes.
Capella blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sameer.
Sameer gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Sameer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Capella as he avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sameer shoots for a double leg takedown but Capella sprawls well. He's pushed Sameer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sameer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Capella sprawls well. Capella wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sameer gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Capella comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Capella 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 William Gold scores the fight for George Capella!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for George Capella!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for George Capella!
George Capella wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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RATING
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