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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kel Viola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Arifi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arifi has chosen Slipknot - Pulse Of The Maggots as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kel Viola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albert Arifi!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arifi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Viola avoids the head kick by Arifi.
Arifi connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Arifi.
Arifi tries to clinch but Viola moves out of range.
A head kick from Arifi lands but Viola takes it in his stride.
Viola is rocked!
Arifi tries to clinch up.
Oh Viola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arifi throws a sloppy head kick and Viola moves out of range easily.
Arifi moves into range and clinches up with Viola.
Viola seems to have got his legs back now.
Viola gets control of Arifi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Viola will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Viola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arifi trying to control but Viola is working from the bottom.
Viola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arifi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arifi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arifi postures up in Viola's guard and throws a big left but Viola blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arifi postures up in Viola's guard and throws a big left but Viola blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viola working a defensive guard here.
Viola is pulling down on Arifi's head to control his posture.
Viola working for submissions but it's allowed Arifi to get to half guard.
Arifi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Viola is trying to get back to full guard.
Arifi is keen to just control but Viola is a slippery customer.
Viola avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arifi.
Arifi trying to control from half guard but Viola is working away.
Viola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arifi wants to pass the guard but Viola is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Viola as Arifi shoots in.
Arifi fails with a takedown attempt.
Viola forces Arifi back against the cage and clinches.
Arifi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Arifi gets underhooks to prevent Viola's takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Arifi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kel Viola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Arifi.
Arifi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Arifi looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Viola keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Viola controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viola has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arifi is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Arifi there.
Viola is pressing down on Arifi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arifi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Viola manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Arifi has Viola in his guard.
Arifi wants to stand up but Viola is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Arifi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Arifi misses with a head kick.
Viola scores a takedown into full mount!
Arifi has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Arifi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Arifi is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viola biding his time, looking for the opening.
Arifi has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Viola's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Viola is really struggling to control Arifi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Arifi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Viola trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Arifi is trying to get back to his feet but Viola has full control of the position and if anything, Arifi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arifi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arifi trying to get back to his feet but Viola is in full control for now.
Viola lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Arifi looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Viola is persistently looking for the submission but Arifi is defending it well.
Viola trying to control momentarily.
Arifi has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kel Viola dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Arifi wants to clinch
and Viola counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Viola prevents Arifi from standing back up.
Arifi is staying active underneath Viola, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Viola missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Arifi wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arifi tries to kick Viola off in order to stand up. Viola Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arifi pushes Viola away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Viola gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Arifi wants to clinch but Viola slips to the side
and Viola counters with a single leg into guard. Arifi didn't expect that.
Viola trying to control the position from guard on top but Arifi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arifi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Viola trying to control the position from guard on top but Arifi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arifi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Viola trying to control the position from guard on top but Arifi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arifi scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Viola shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Arifi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Arifi kicks Viola off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arifi has his takedown stuffed
and Viola counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Arifi is refusing to be controlled, as Viola sits in half guard.
Arifi tries to kick Viola off but Viola keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Arifi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arifi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Viola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arifi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arifi tries to kick Viola off but Viola keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Arifi throws a head kick that misses.
Arifi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Viola counters with a single leg into guard. Arifi didn't expect that.
Viola won't allow Arifi to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kel Viola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Viola 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kel Viola!
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hype
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