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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Sojka (ranked 1264 p4p, 1668 weight class) and Ricardo Desceosarrafo (ranked 158 p4p, 203 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 20 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Sojka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Desceosarrafo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desceosarrafo tries to land a front kick but Sojka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Sojka.
Sojka misses with a hook
and Desceosarrafo counters with a one-two to the body.
Desceosarrafo throws a poor cross that misses
and Sojka counters with a stiff right hand.
Sojka wants to clinch.
Sojka throws a body punch but Desceosarrafo moves out of range.
Desceosarrafo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sojka throws out the jab.
Sojka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sojka tries to clinch there but Desceosarrafo circles away.
Sojka looks to land a left hand but Desceosarrafo moved out of range nicely.
Desceosarrafo throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sojka, as that shot connected.
Desceosarrafo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sojka moves out of range of the body kick from Desceosarrafo.
Sojka avoids the body shot from Desceosarrafo.
A little feinted left hand from Sojka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sojka misses with a straight right.
Sojka tests Desceosarrafo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Desceosarrafo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desceosarrafo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sojka.
Sojka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Desceosarrafo throws a jab but it's blocked by Sojka.
Sojka rushes Desceosarrafo and presses him up against the cage.
Desceosarrafo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Desceosarrafo tries to land a knee to the head but Sojka blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sojka.
Desceosarrafo takes a shot to the head.
Sojka struggles to land a body shot inside as Desceosarrafo controls his hands.
Sojka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sojka leaning against his opponent.
Desceosarrafo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sojka.
Desceosarrafo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sojka avoids it.
Sojka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sojka working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sojka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Desceosarrafo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desceosarrafo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desceosarrafo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sojka.
Desceosarrafo gets through Sojka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sojka looking to throw knees to the head but Desceosarrafo is blocking nicely.
Sojka misses with the head strike.
Sojka tries a body shot but Desceosarrafo blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sojka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sojka misses with some punches.
Desceosarrafo lands a left hand.
Sojka tries to land knees in the clinch but Desceosarrafo avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sojka.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Desceosarrafo on the inside.
Desceosarrafo is trying to break the clinch but Sojka is controlling him.
Sojka blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Desceosarrafo lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Desceosarrafo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Sojka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sojka misses with an uppercut.
Sojka moves out of range of the strikes.
Sojka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Desceosarrafo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Desceosarrafo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Albert Sojka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sojka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sojka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been informed that Desceosarrafo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Desceosarrafo misses with a series of wild punches.
Sojka drives through and clinches with Desceosarrafo against the cage.
Desceosarrafo working aggressively here.
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Desceosarrafo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Desceosarrafo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Sojka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Desceosarrafo throws a right hand that Sojka ducks under and follows up with a left that Sojka also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Desceosarrafo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sojka lands a jab.
Sojka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sojka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination. Sojka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sojka throws a hook but Desceosarrafo avoids it easily.
It seemed like Desceosarrafo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sojka throws a hook but Desceosarrafo blocks it.
Sojka moves out of range of the body kick.
Sojka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sojka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Desceosarrafo's head.
Sojka misses with an uppercut.
Sojka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sojka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Desceosarrafo throws a hook but Sojka avoids it easily.
Desceosarrafo is looking to land body kicks.
Desceosarrafo instigates a clinch.
Sojka is working Desceosarrafo over against the cage.
Desceosarrafo gets through Sojka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sojka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sojka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sojka misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricardo Desceosarrafo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Desceosarrafo slips under a jab from Sojka.
Sojka swings widly with a right hand
and Desceosarrafo counters with a low kick, right behind Sojka 's knee.
Sojka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Desceosarrafo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Desceosarrafo throws a big shot that misses.
Sojka tries to clinch up but Desceosarrafo circles away and keeps his distance.
Sojka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sojka misses with a body shot.
Sojka lands a slapping body shot.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sojka tries to close the distance and clinch but Desceosarrafo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Desceosarrafo slips a jab from Sojka.
Desceosarrafo is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sojka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Desceosarrafo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Desceosarrafo throws a sloppy head kick and Sojka moves out of range easily.
Sojka checks a leg kick.
Sojka is looking for a counter combo.
Sojka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Desceosarrafo, pushing him back against the cage.
Sojka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desceosarrafo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sojka misses with a punch on the inside.
Desceosarrafo is trying to force a seperation but Sojka has the dominant position.
Sojka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sojka blocks an uppercut.
Desceosarrafo lands a left hand.
Desceosarrafo takes a shot to the head.
Sojka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Desceosarrafo tries to work over Sojka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Desceosarrafo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Desceosarrafo tries to land a knee to the head but Sojka blocks with his arms.
Sojka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sojka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sojka struggles to land a body shot inside as Desceosarrafo controls his hands.
Desceosarrafo blocking some punches.
Sojka swings wildly with an uppercut but Desceosarrafo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Desceosarrafo misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desceosarrafo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sojka tries a body shot but Desceosarrafo blocks it.
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Sojka misses with a wild combination.
Desceosarrafo tries to keep at a distance but Sojka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sojka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sojka.
Desceosarrafo working Sojka over with knees to the body.
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch.
Sojka slips under a jab.
A jab from Sojka misses.
A little jabbing left from Desceosarrafo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Desceosarrafo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Desceosarrafo punishes Sojka's body with a nice straight punch.
Sojka ducks under a wild hook from Desceosarrafo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desceosarrafo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sojka.
Good leg kick by Desceosarrafo.
Sojka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sojka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo misses with a kick to the body.
Sojka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sojka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sojka misses with the head strike.
Desceosarrafo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Desceosarrafo lands with a kick to the temple. Sojka shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Desceosarrafo tries a head kick but it misses.
Desceosarrafo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sojka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Desceosarrafo misses with a low kick as Sojka jumps back.
Desceosarrafo cracks Sojka with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desceosarrafo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sojka throws out the jab.
Desceosarrafo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sojka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Desceosarrafo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sojka jabs Desceosarrafo right on the nose. Desceosarrafo blinks but takes it well.
Desceosarrafo blocks a jab.
Desceosarrafo misses with a double jab.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Desceosarrafo slips a straight right by Sojka.
Sojka moves in looking to clinch but Desceosarrafo pushes him off.
It seemed like Desceosarrafo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sojka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Desceosarrafo jabs Sojka right on the nose. Sojka blinks but takes it well.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Desceosarrafo throws a jab when Sojka was well out of range.
Desceosarrafo with a hook.
Sojka misses the body punch
and Desceosarrafo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination. Sojka tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A combination from Desceosarrafo does no damage.
Desceosarrafo misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sojka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sojka looks to land a right hand but Desceosarrafo moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Sojka. That snapped Desceosarrafo's head back.
Sojka swings for the body but Desceosarrafo moves out of range.
Desceosarrafo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sojka misses with a straight left.
Sojka misses with a lunging right hand
and Desceosarrafo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Desceosarrafo misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Sojka.
Sojka looks to land a left hand but Desceosarrafo moved out of range nicely.
Sojka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Desceosarrafo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Desceosarrafo connects with an inside leg kick.
Sojka misses with a wild combination.
Sojka misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sojka punishes Desceosarrafo's body with a nice straight punch.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination but Sojka avoids it well.
Sojka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Desceosarrafo throws out the jab.
Sojka lands with a right hand.
Sojka misses with a body shot.
Desceosarrafo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sojka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Desceosarrafo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sojka, as that shot connected.
Sojka ducks under a wild hook from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo staying out of range there.
Desceosarrafo misses with a double jab.
Sojka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sojka misses with a hook. Desceosarrafo ducked under it nicely.
Desceosarrafo throws out a counter right but Sojka avoids it with no problem.
Desceosarrafo missing with a left hand there. Sojka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Desceosarrafo tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sojka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Desceosarrafo staying out of range there.
Desceosarrafo cracks Sojka with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sojka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Desceosarrafo.
Sojka blocks a head kick by Desceosarrafo.
Sojka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sojka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sojka looks to land a left hand but Desceosarrafo moved out of range nicely.
Sojka throws an overhand right that lands on Desceosarrafo's shoulder, as Desceosarrafo tries to avoid the shot.
Sojka throws a body shot but no joy.
As Sojka backs off Desceosarrafo throws a huge counter combo but Sojka manages to avoid it all.
Sojka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sojka lands a nice shot to the body.
Desceosarrafo slips a jab from Sojka.
Sojka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sojka looks to land a left hand but Desceosarrafo moved out of range nicely.
Sojka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Desceosarrafo manages to avoid it.
Sojka rushes Desceosarrafo and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sojka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sojka misses with a punch on the inside.
Sojka is looking to control Desceosarrafo's arms but Desceosarrafo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sojka has his back to the cage.
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Desceosarrafo connects with a right hand. Sojka shakes it off.
Desceosarrafo misses with a two punch combination.
Sojka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo moves forwards but Sojka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Desceosarrafo slips a straight right by Sojka.
Sojka tries to clinch up but Desceosarrafo circles away and keeps his distance.
Desceosarrafo is looking for the big counter here.
Desceosarrafo avoids the body shot from Sojka.
Sojka throws a shot from downtown. Desceosarrafo moves away and avoids it.
Sojka throws a body shot but no joy.
Desceosarrafo connects with a crisp jab.
Desceosarrafo misses with a hook. Sojka ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Desceosarrafo misses.
Sojka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Desceosarrafo.
Sojka forces Desceosarrafo back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Desceosarrafo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice right hand lands inside from Desceosarrafo.
Sojka stalling in the clinch but Desceosarrafo improves position.
Sojka misses with some punches.
Desceosarrafo blocks an uppercut.
Desceosarrafo blocking some punches.
Sojka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sojka has Desceosarrafo pressed against the cage, preventing Desceosarrafo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch.
Desceosarrafo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sojka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Desceosarrafo's head.
Albert Sojka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sojka throws a right hand that misses
and Desceosarrafo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricardo Desceosarrafo.
I've got Desceosarrafo 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ricardo Desceosarrafo!
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