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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samir Kahric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niilo Vaaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahric comes into the arena with When I Die - Genocide(Jusuf Dzilic) blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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181 lbs
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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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samir Kahric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niilo Vaaka!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahric dives in for a single leg takedown but Vaaka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vaaka misses with a two punch combination.
Vaaka gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kahric to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kahric wants to pass the guard but Vaaka is keeping the position.
Kahric is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kahric passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaaka is trying to stand.
Kahric is working for a submission of some sort.
Vaaka looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahric is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vaaka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kahric.
Vaaka wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kahric is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kahric is working for a kimura but Vaaka is defending it quite comfortably.
Kahric is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahric seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahric is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vaaka defends it well.
Kahric prevents Vaaka from standing back up.
Kahric is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vaaka is trying to stand.
Vaaka is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vaaka clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vaaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vaaka has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kahric is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kahric shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vaaka pinned against the cage. Vaaka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Niilo Vaaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Vaaka. No joy for Kahric on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samir Kahric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kahric dives in and grabs Vaaka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vaaka pushes down on Kahric's head and hops out.
Kahric is breathing heavily.
Vaaka moves into range and clinches up with Kahric.
Vaaka presses Kahric against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kahric is trying to drag Vaaka to the mat but Vaaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vaaka prevents the takedown attempt.
Vaaka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kahric tries for a takedown but Vaaka manages to get underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vaaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vaaka clinches up against the cage.
Vaaka works on Kahric's body with a couple of short punches.
Vaaka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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 Samir Kahric will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vaaka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vaaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahric.
Vaaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vaaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kahric, pushing him back against the cage.
Kahric tightens his grip and picks Vaaka up, before dumping him to the ground. Vaaka manages to land in guard.
Vaaka wants to stand but Kahric is controlling the position.
Kahric drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kahric jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vaaka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahric throws a big right hand that misses.
Kahric drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kahric jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kahric stops Vaaka from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vaaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vaaka gets a clinch.
Kahric has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vaaka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vaaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kahric has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vaaka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vaaka gets through Kahric's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vaaka is pressed up against the cage. Kahric has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vaaka down to the mat. Vaaka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samir Kahric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaaka closes the distance and clinches.
Vaaka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vaaka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahric has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vaaka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kahric letting Vaaka take a breather here.
Vaaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vaaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vaaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Vaaka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kahric fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vaaka to the ground. Kahric is now in Vaaka's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vaaka wants to stand but Kahric is controlling the position.
Kahric trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vaaka wants to get back to his feet but Kahric is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahric postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vaaka is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kahric, into his guard.
Vaaka wants to get up but he can't break Kahric's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kahric is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vaaka is aware though and is defending well.
Kahric has a closed guard, preventing Vaaka from standing up.
Kahric looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaaka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kahric has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vaaka has managed to get both his arms back between Kahric's legs - danger averted.
Kahric has a closed guard, preventing Vaaka from standing up.
Kahric looking for a guillotine here but Vaaka defends easily.
Vaaka would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niilo Vaaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kahric doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vaaka counters with a two punch combo.
Vaaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kahric sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vaaka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kahric stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice sprawl there from Vaaka as Kahric shoots in.
Vaaka tries to clinch but Kahric is having none of it.
Vaaka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vaaka manages to break the clinch.
Vaaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahric is just out of range.
Kahric keeps the fight on the outside.
Vaaka clinches up against the cage.
Vaaka is pressed up against the cage. Kahric has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vaaka down to the mat. Vaaka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samir Kahric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaaka throws a lazy right hand but Kahric sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kahric tries to keep at a distance but Vaaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vaaka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kahric.
A hook to the body from Vaaka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaaka slowing the pace effectively.
Kahric is looking for a takedown.
Vaaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vaaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Niilo Vaaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Vaaka misses.
Vaaka clinches with his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Vaaka.
Vaaka manages to break the clinch.
Vaaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vaaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kahrics head.
Vaaka is trying to break the clinch but Kahric has him pressed against the cage.
Vaaka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vaaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vaaka misses with a body shot.
Kahric looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vaaka is fending him off so far but Kahric persists. Nope, Vaaka circles away and we're back to standing.
Kahric dodges the punch combination from Vaaka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kahric circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kahric shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vaaka defends it nicely.
Vaaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kahric paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vaaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahric dodges the punch combination from Vaaka.
Vaaka with a nice cross.
Vaaka closes the distance and clinches.
Vaaka stalling the fight.
Kahric goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vaaka prevents it.
Vaaka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vaaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahric avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vaaka moves in looking to clinch but Kahric pushes him off.
Vaaka drives through and clinches with Kahric against the cage.
Vaaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Vaaka - that landed with a thud.
Vaaka lands with a left to the head.
Vaaka manages to break the clinch.
Kahric has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Vaaka as Kahric shoots in.
Vaaka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kahric's head.
Vaaka tries to clinch but Kahric is having none of it.
Vaaka lands a jab-cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vaaka has Kahric up against the cage in a clinch.
Niilo Vaaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kahric's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Vaaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vaaka lands a nice hook to Kahric's body. Kahric takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vaaka moves into range and clinches up with Kahric.
Vaaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kahric takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kahric is rocked!
Vaaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vaaka lands with a right to the head.
Oh Kahric is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vaaka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vaaka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vaaka breaks the clinch.
Vaaka drives through and clinches with Kahric against the cage.
Vaaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vaaka presses Kahric against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vaaka manages to break the clinch.
Vaaka steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Kahric is out on his feet! Vaaka sets himself and nearly takes Kahric's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Niilo Vaaka!
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