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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Sami Bernill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rakharo Soladdo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bernill kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Magic System - Magic In The Air . Rakharo Soladdo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Sami Bernill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rakharo Soladdo!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Soladdo.
Bernill moves out of range as Soladdo strikes.
A lazy body kick from Soladdo
and Bernill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bernill tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Soladdo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bernill takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Soladdo throws a push kick but Bernill slaps the foot to one side.
Soladdo slips under a jab.
A big left from Soladdo misses.
Bernill lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Soladdo at a distance.
Bernill misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Soladdo.
Soladdo throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soladdo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bernill.
Bernill avoids the body shot from Soladdo.
Soladdo moves into the clinch.
Bernill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soladdo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bernill in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soladdo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bernill throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Soladdo.
Soladdo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bernill doesn't manage to clinch there - Soladdo circles away.
Bernill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soladdo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bernill checks it well.
Soladdo just misses with a punch to the body.
Soladdo tries a head kick but it misses.
Soladdo throws the left hand but Bernill avoids the punch easily.
Soladdo throws a body punch but Bernill moves out of range.
Bernill looks to land a left hand but Soladdo moved out of range nicely.
Bernill avoids the head kick by Soladdo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernill wants to clinch up but Soladdo keeps it at a distance.
Bernill misses with a hook.
Soladdo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Bernill finds it's way through Soladdo's defenses.
Soladdo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soladdo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bernill.
Soladdo throws a head kick but Bernill moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bernill takes a swing at Soladdo's ribcage but misses.
Bernill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soladdo manages to avoid it.
Bernill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soladdo.
Bernill tries to clinch but Soladdo moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Soladdo
and Bernill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soladdo throws a head kick that misses.
Soladdo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Soladdo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bernill rather than just go for the knockout.
Bernill avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernill throws a hook but Soladdo avoids it easily.
Bernill throws a body punch but Soladdo moves out of range.
Soladdo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Soladdo.
Bernill throws a jab but it's blocked by Soladdo.
Bernill throws a shot to the body.
Soladdo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bernill if he has to take too many more of those.
Bernill looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Soladdo throws a sloppy head kick and Bernill moves out of range easily.
Bernill lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Soladdo backs up against the cage.
We've been informed that Soladdo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick by Soladdo misses
and Bernill counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bernill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soladdo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Bernill does it's job there.
Soladdo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soladdo throws a sloppy head kick and Bernill moves out of range easily.
Rakharo Soladdo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernill scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soladdo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bernill was well out of range. Poor timing from Soladdo.
Bernill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soladdo.
Soladdo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Soladdo scores with a nice right hand.
Bernill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soladdo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bernill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bernill moves out of range of the body kick from Soladdo.
A jab lands there for Bernill.
Soladdo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bernill.
Soladdo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bernill counters with a nice body shot.
Soladdo moves out of range of the strikes.
Bernill blocks a head kick by Soladdo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Soladdo.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Soladdo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bernill finds it's way round the side to connect with Soladdo's head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Soladdo.
Bernill keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Soladdo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soladdo has closed the distance and engaged Bernill in a clinch.
Bernill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Soladdo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bernill has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bernill trying to stall but Soladdo improves his position.
Soladdo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Soladdo misses with a low kick.
Soladdo throws a head kick that misses.
Soladdo is looking to land body kicks.
Bernill avoids the body shot from Soladdo.
Soladdo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bernill lands a nice shot that snaps Soladdo's head back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bernill lands a jab-cross combination.
Bernill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bernill tries to clinch but Soladdo is having none of it.
Soladdo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Soladdo.
Bernill throws a looping overhand right but Soladdo ducks down to avoid it.
Soladdo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bernill was well out of range. Poor timing from Soladdo.
Soladdo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bernill moves away.
Soladdo throws a push kick but Bernill slaps the foot to one side.
Bernill just misses with a punch to the body.
Soladdo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soladdo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bernill.
Bernill ducks under a wild hook from Soladdo.
Bernill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soladdo.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Soladdo misses with a low kick.
Bernill loads up on a big right hand but Soladdo slips the punch.
Soladdo ducks right into an uppercut from Bernill.
Bernill moves away from the strike by Soladdo.
A left and a right from Bernill both land. Nice combination.
Bernill moves out of range of the body kick.
Soladdo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bernill tries to clinch up.
Bernill takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Soladdo throws a lazy head kick
and Bernill counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Soladdo looks winded!
Nice defenses there by Bernill.
Soladdo misses with a body shot.
Soladdo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bernill.
Soladdo throws a head kick but Bernill moves out of range.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Soladdo swats away the attempt to clinch by Bernill.
Soladdo throws a low kick, looking for Bernill's leg but Bernill calmly moves out of range.
Bernill uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bernill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soladdo.
Bernill blocks a leg kick.
Bernill misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Soladdo.
Bernill moves out of range of the body kick from Soladdo.
Bernill looks to score with a jab to the body but Soladdo is just out of range.
Bernill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soladdo moves away.
Soladdo ducks under a wild hook from Bernill.
Soladdo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soladdo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Bernill misses.
Bernill is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bernill wants to clinch.
Bernill moves in looking to clinch but Soladdo pushes him off.
Bernill moves out of range of the body kick.
Bernill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soladdo was well out of range. Poor timing from Bernill.
Bernill avoids the head kick by Soladdo.
Soladdo misses with a head kick.
Bernill lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Soladdo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soladdo walks into a left hand.
Soladdo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bernill closes the distance and clinches.
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 Sami Bernill will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Bernill darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Soladdo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bernill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Soladdo.
Soladdo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Soladdo just misses with a punch to the body.
Soladdo lands a head kick. Bernill smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bernill swings for the body but Soladdo moves out of range.
Soladdo scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Soladdo.
Soladdo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bernill tries to clinch up but Soladdo circles away and keeps his distance.
Bernill throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernill tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Soladdo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Soladdo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soladdo. Bernill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bernill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soladdo swats away the attempt to clinch by Bernill.
Soladdo looks for the body kick but Bernill saw that one coming.
Soladdo swats away the attempt to clinch by Bernill.
Bernill looks to clinch
and Soladdo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bernill is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Soladdo moves out of range of the strikes.
Soladdo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bernill.
Soladdo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernill connects with a right hand. Soladdo shakes it off.
Rakharo Soladdo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soladdo tries to land a front kick but Bernill steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bernill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soladdo throws a sloppy head kick and Bernill moves out of range easily.
Bernill throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Bernill misses.
Bernill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bernill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soladdo.
Bernill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soladdo.
Soladdo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Soladdo connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soladdo throws a sloppy head kick and Bernill moves out of range easily.
Soladdo is breathing heavily.
Soladdo fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soladdo wants to slow Bernill down by chopping away at his legs.
Soladdo misses with a low kick.
Jab from Bernill.
Nice body kick there by Soladdo.
Bernill moves out of range as Soladdo throws a body kick.
Bernill tries to clinch up.
A shot to the body from Bernill misses
and Soladdo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Soladdo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bernill to score with a decent uppercut.
Soladdo throws a head kick that Bernill semi-blocks.
Soladdo throws a lazy head kick
and Bernill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bernill throws a right hand that Soladdo ducks under and follows up with a left that Soladdo also avoids with ease.
Soladdo misses with a head kick.
A cross from Bernill lands.
Soladdo ducks under a wild hook from Bernill.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bernill blocks a low kick nicely.
Soladdo throws a body shot but no joy.
Bernill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bernill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bernill moves out of range of the body kick.
Donk. Bernill catches Soladdo right on the button with a cross.
Bernill tries to clinch up.
Bernill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soladdo.
Bernill lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bernill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Soladdo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bernill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bernill throws a right hand that Soladdo ducks under and follows up with a left that Soladdo also avoids with ease.
Bernill misses with a hook. Soladdo ducked under it nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Soladdo.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Soladdo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bernill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Soladdo tries a head kick but it misses.
Soladdo tries to work over Bernill's front leg with a kick but Bernill checks it.
Soladdo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bernill throws a hook but Soladdo avoids it easily.
Soladdo throws a solid leg kick but Bernill takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Soladdo.
Soladdo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Soladdo there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Bernill misses.
Soladdo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bernill.
Soladdo looks to throw the jab but Bernill is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bernill darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bernill lands with an uppercut that bounces Soladdo off the cage and back into range.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bernill checks the leg kick nicely there.
Soladdo tries to land a front kick but Bernill steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bernill stalks Soladdo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Soladdo's face. Soladdo staggers backwards, shaken.
Soladdo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Soladdo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bernill checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Soladdo throws a sloppy head kick and Bernill moves out of range easily.
Bernill is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernill misses the shot to the body.
Soladdo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bernill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Soladdo takes one on the button.
Soladdo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bernill.
Bernill throws a combination. Soladdo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Soladdo moves away from the strike by Bernill.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Soladdo misses with a head kick.
Soladdo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bernill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soladdo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bernill.
Soladdo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bernill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bernill fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bernill lands a jab to the head.
Soladdo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bernill's calf.
Bernill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soladdo.
Bernill tests Soladdo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Soladdo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Soladdo.
Bernill scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bernill avoids the head kick by Soladdo.
Bernill scores with a crisp jab that stopped Soladdo in his tracks.
Bernill avoids the head kick by Soladdo.
Bernill tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Soladdo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bernill is looking to clinch but Soladdo is avoiding it.
Bernill looks to land a right hand but Soladdo moved out of range.
Soladdo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bernill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bernill doesn't manage to clinch there - Soladdo circles away.
Bernill with a jab.
Soladdo misses with a head kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bernill moves to clinch but Soladdo breaks away
and Soladdo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Soladdo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bernill blocks it with crossed arms.
Soladdo trying to land knees to the body.
Soladdo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bernill lands a jab-cross combination.
Bernill throws a body punch but Soladdo moves out of range.
Bernill takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bernill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soladdo.
Bernill connects with a body shot that sends Soladdo's belly button to the back.
Soladdo tried to score with a low kick but Bernill checks it.
Bernill closes the distance but Soladdo moves to the side
and Soladdo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sami Bernill.
I think Bernill 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight as a draw!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Sami Bernill!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Sami Bernill!
Sami Bernill wins by majority decision!
A victorious Sami Bernill thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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