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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Azamuddin Solleyappan (ranked 2465 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyriac Doumbe (ranked 3053 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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178 cm
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156 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Azamuddin Solleyappan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cyriac Doumbe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solleyappan connects with a looping right hand.
Doumbe looks for a takedown but Solleyappan sprawls well.
Doumbe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Solleyappan. That did some damage!
Solleyappan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Solleyappan fails with a takedown attempt.
Doumbe wants to counter the offense by Solleyappan and move into the clinch position.
Doumbe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Solleyappan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Solleyappan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Doumbe trying to hold on to Solleyappan's head to control him but Solleyappan postures up.
Solleyappan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Doumbe is pressing down on Solleyappan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solleyappan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Doumbe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Doumbe has escaped and now he's on top!
Doumbe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doumbe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Doumbe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Solleyappan working a defensive guard here.
Doumbe controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.
Doumbe trying to control the position from guard on top but Solleyappan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solleyappan is trying to keep Doumbe in close.
Solleyappan is looking to stand up but Doumbe isn't so interested in that idea.
Doumbe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Solleyappan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doumbe wants to pass the guard but Solleyappan is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doumbe passes into half guard.
Solleyappan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Doumbe.
Doumbe throwing shots but Solleyappan is blocking nicely.
Doumbe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Solleyappan leaves Doumbe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Azamuddin Solleyappan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyriac Doumbe.
Doumbe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Solleyappan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Doumbe counters with a low kick, right behind Solleyappan 's knee.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Solleyappan clinches.
Solleyappan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Doumbe pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solleyappan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Doumbe sprawls well. Doumbe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Solleyappan gets slowly back to his feet.
Solleyappan throws the left hand but Doumbe avoids the punch easily.
Doumbe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Solleyappan defends it well.
Doumbe dives in for a single leg takedown but Solleyappan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Solleyappan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Solleyappan is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Doumbe or perhaps it was just good defense by Solleyappan, which made it look bad.
Solleyappan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Solleyappan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solleyappan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Doumbe did well to prevent Solleyappan getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doumbe wants to improve his position but Solleyappan is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Azamuddin Solleyappan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A left and a right from Doumbe both land. Nice combination.
Doumbe dives in and grabs Solleyappan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Solleyappan pushes down on Doumbe's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Solleyappan.
Doumbe shoots in looking for a takedown but Solleyappan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Doumbe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Solleyappan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Solleyappan has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Doumbe.
Solleyappan misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solleyappan shoots in looking for a takedown but Doumbe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Solleyappan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azamuddin Solleyappan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solleyappan shoots in for a double leg but Doumbe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doumbe.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Solleyappan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Solleyappan. No joy for Doumbe on that attempt.
Doumbe closes the distance and clinches up with Solleyappan, looking for a takedown. Doumbe pushes Solleyappan against the cage but Solleyappan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Solleyappan keeps the fight on the outside.
Solleyappan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Doumbe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Solleyappan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Doumbe is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Doumbe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Doumbe sneaks back into half guard.
Solleyappan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Doumbe is just riding it out for now. Solleyappan eventually gives up the hold.
Doumbe tries to roll over but Solleyappan keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doumbe manages to get to full guard.
Doumbe working a defensive guard here.
Solleyappan wants to control from the top but Doumbe keeps moving.
Doumbe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solleyappan trying to control but Doumbe is working from the bottom.
Doumbe wants to stand up but Solleyappan is controlling him.
Doumbe has his hands on Solleyappan's head, controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doumbe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Solleyappan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Doumbe scrambles back to his feet.
Solleyappan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Doumbe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Solleyappan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Doumbe counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doumbe ducks under a wild hook from Solleyappan.
Doumbe unleashes a big counter combination but Solleyappan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Solleyappan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Doumbe counters with a head kick.
Doumbe goes for a double leg but Solleyappan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Solleyappan continues to drive forward.
Azamuddin Solleyappan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doumbe shoots in and drives through. Solleyappan sprawls well.
Doumbe has Solleyappan up against the cage in a clinch.
Doumbe breaks the clinch.
Solleyappan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solleyappan fails with a takedown attempt.
As Solleyappan backs off Doumbe throws a huge counter combo but Solleyappan manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyriac Doumbe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Doumbe.
Solleyappan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Solleyappan looks for a takedown but Doumbe sprawls well.
Doumbe shoots in for a takedown but Solleyappan shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doumbe.
Cyriac Doumbe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Solleyappan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Doumbe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azamuddin Solleyappan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doumbe scores with a shot to the body.
Doumbe swats away the attempt to clinch by Solleyappan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doumbe looks for a takedown but Solleyappan sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doumbe blocks a head kick by Solleyappan.
Doumbe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Solleyappan fails with a takedown attempt.
Doumbe shoots in for a double leg but Solleyappan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Solleyappan throws a big counter combination but Doumbe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Doumbe dives in for a single leg takedown but Solleyappan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Solleyappan stuffs the takedown.
Solleyappan shoots in looking for a takedown but Doumbe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Solleyappan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Solleyappan stuffs the takedown attempt from Doumbe. Doumbe gets slowly back to his feet.
Solleyappan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Solleyappan has Doumbe pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Solleyappan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Doumbe tumbling to the mat - Solleyappan dives into Doumbe's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doumbe trying to control the position.
Solleyappan with a nice head shot there.
Solleyappan postures up.
Solleyappan advances position into side control!
Solleyappan is trying to get an arm triangle but Doumbe is defending well.
Solleyappan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Solleyappan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Doumbe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Solleyappan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solleyappan working away.
Solleyappan working the strikes but Doumbe uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Doumbe is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solleyappan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Doumbe is trying to stand back up but Solleyappan is controlling him
Doumbe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Solleyappan.
That's four 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.
Doumbe wants to control but Solleyappan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Solleyappan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Azamuddin Solleyappan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doumbe is trying to control but can't.
Doumbe misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Solleyappan is thwarting Doumbe's attempts to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Doumbe pulls Solleyappan into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doumbe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Solleyappan stands up over Doumbe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azamuddin Solleyappan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Solleyappan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Azamuddin Solleyappan!
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