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Event:
The Island Season 5, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Vinapola avoids the body shot from Chance .
Chance throws a nice looking combination but Vinapola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chance scores with a nice strike.
Chance throws an off balance right hand
and Vinapola makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vinapola fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vinapola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chance was well out of range. Poor timing from Vinapola.
Chance lands an overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Revelation Vinapola has been cut.
Vinapola misses with a looping left.
Chance fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vinapola manages to avoid it.
Chance tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vinapola was well out of range. Poor timing from Chance .
And Vinapola counters with a quick kick to the body but Chance blocks it.
Vinapola throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Chance to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Chance misses.
Chance throws a body punch but Vinapola moves out of range.
Vinapola thinks about countering with a body kick.
Chance misses with a wild combination.
Punchers Chance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinapola misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chance misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Vinapola avoids the body shot from Chance .
Chance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vinapola.
Chance is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vinapola rather than just go for the knockout.
Vinapola slips under a jab.
Vinapola throws out a loose jab but Chance uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinapola connects with a body shot that sends Chance 's belly button to the back.
Chance swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Chance as he connects with a hook.
Chance checks a low kick from Vinapola.
Chance takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vinapola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chance manages to avoid it.
Chance fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vinapola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chance .
A counter left hand to the body from Vinapola misses its target.
Punchers Chance is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chance keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab from Chance misses.
Chance takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T2#
Chance misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chance works Vinapola's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vinapola misses with a wild body shot.
Chance looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vinapola throws a body shot but no joy.
Vinapola throws a lazy body kick
and Chance counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vinapola definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chance thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chance throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vinapola swings for the body but Chance moves out of range.
Vinapola looks to land a body kick but Chance moved away.
Despite the aggression on Chance 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vinapola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chance moves away.
Chance fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vinapola on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Chance throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chance defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vinapola.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Revelation Vinapola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vinapola closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chance circles away.
Vinapola misses with a low kick as Chance jumps back.
Chance appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Chance lands a glancing blow to the side of Vinapola's head.
Chance lands with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Chance .
Chance listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vinapola throws a lazy uppercut
and Chance counters with a nice body shot.
Vinapola has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chance finds it's way round the side to connect with Vinapola's head.
Vinapola throws out a powerful jab.
Chance misses with a straight right.
Vinapola misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Chance .
Chance is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vinapola had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Chance lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chance tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vinapola was well out of range. Poor timing from Chance .
Vinapola thinks about countering with a body kick.
Chance is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chance tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vinapola was well out of range. Poor timing from Chance .
Vinapola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chance .
#T4#
Chance connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vinapola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vinapola. Chance does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chance blocks a jab.
Chance swinging wildly here.
Vinapola was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chance scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vinapola looks to score with a jab to the body but Chance is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chance ! But no joy.
Chance throws the left hand but Vinapola avoids the punch easily.
Chance loads up on a big right hand but Vinapola slips the punch.
Vinapola wants to clinch up but Chance keeps it at a distance.
Chance lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chance is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vinapola.
Vinapola has a takedown stuffed.
Chance throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vinapola stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punchers Chance dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Revelation Vinapola's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Vinapola misses with a hook to the body
and Vinapola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vinapola tries to work over Chance 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vinapola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vinapola trying to land knees to the body.
Chance blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chance blocking some punches.
Vinapola misses with a punch to the body.
Vinapola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chance .
Vinapola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chance 's elbow.
Chance blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chance .
Chance is working Vinapola over against the cage.
Vinapola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chance wants to break free but Vinapola has control.
Vinapola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vinapola misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Vinapola tries a body shot but Chance blocks it.
Chance tries to break free but Vinapola pushes him back against the cage.
Chance wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chance prevents a body shot from Vinapola.
Vinapola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chance tries to break the clinch but Vinapola is controlling the position.
Chance misses with a punch to the body.
Chance tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chance wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vinapola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vinapola will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chance up against the cage.
Chance throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vinapola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chance .#T2#
A frustrated look appears on Chance 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vinapola stalling against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vinapola.
Chance blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vinapola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chance backwards.
Vinapola throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Vinapola fails to land.
Vinapola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vinapola throws an elbow but it misses.
Chance lands with a light punch inside.
Vinapola tries to land knees in the clinch but Chance avoids the damage to the body.
Chance is trying to force a seperation but Vinapola has the dominant position.
Chance has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vinapola pushes Chance back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vinapola lands an uppercut.#BC#
Vinapola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Vinapola swings for the body but Chance moves out of range.
Vinapola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chance lands a head shot.
Chance throws a lazy right hand but Vinapola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vinapola wants to clinch up but Chance keeps it at a distance.
Vinapola connects with a leg kick. Chance looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vinapola.
Vinapola avoids the body shot from Chance .
Vinapola is looking to counter with a body kick.
Chance doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chance takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chance throws an overhand right that lands on Vinapola's shoulder, as Vinapola tries to avoid the shot.
Vinapola misses with a hook to the body
and Chance counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Punchers Chance seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vinapola swings for the body but Chance moves out of range.
#CL#
Vinapola gets a clinch. #T4#
Chance has had enough of the clinch but Vinapola keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vinapola stalling.
Vinapola gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vinapola working aggressively here.
Vinapola taking a breather.
Vinapola wants to stall.
Vinapola is trying to maintain a safe position but Chance gets an underhook and turns Vinapola into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Revelation Vinapola.
Chance misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Vinapola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chance changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chance checks the leg kick.
Chance throws the left hand but Vinapola avoids the punch easily.
Vinapola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vinapola shoots in for a takedown but Chance shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chance connects with a body shot that sends Vinapola's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Revelation Vinapola dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Revelation Vinapola's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Chance fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vinapola on the side of the head.
Vinapola attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chance throws a right hand that misses
and Vinapola makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vinapola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chance .
Chance misses with a series of wild punches.
Chance lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vinapola circles away quickly and effectively.
Chance scores with a nice right hand.
Vinapola dodges the punch combination from Chance .
Chance has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chance moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chance . Vinapola does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Chance , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vinapola throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chance cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vinapola wants to land a leg kick but Chance is out of range.
Chance connects with the punch.#T1#
Chance scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vinapola doesn't seem bothered though.
Vinapola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chance .
Chance throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Vinapola misses. #TD#
Vinapola fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chance to the ground. Vinapola is now in Chance 's guard.
Vinapola passes into half guard.
Vinapola passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chance !
Chance is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.#T2#
Vinapola is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chance wants to control but Vinapola is having none of it.
Vinapola trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chance tries to reverse the position but Vinapola maintains control.
Vinapola controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Chance tries to lock up and control but Vinapola gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vinapola content just to control the position here.
Vinapola can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chance is looking to escape.
Chance tries to lock up and control but Vinapola gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chance is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vinapola controlling from mount.
Chance sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chance trying to get back to full guard but Vinapola takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Revelation Vinapola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chance throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
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 Revelation Vinapola.
I think Vinapola 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 for Punchers Chance !
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Punchers Chance !
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Punchers Chance !
Punchers Chance wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
There will be Blood
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Nargarito tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vinapola scores with a hook to the body. Nargarito takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nargarito darts in trying to clinch
and Vinapola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nargarito blocks the body kick.
Nargarito is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nargarito tries to clinch up but Vinapola circles away and keeps his distance.
Vinapola misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nargarito gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vinapola counters with a straight right hand.
Vinapola connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinapola scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vinapola throws a hook to the side of Nargarito's head but Nargarito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nargarito walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice straight punches there by Vinapola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vinapola.#CUT#
It looks like Roman Nargarito has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nargarito shoots for a takedown but Vinapola saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Nargarito shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vinapola as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Vinapola was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nargarito.
Revelation Vinapola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Nargarito.
Nargarito closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vinapola scores with a shot to the body.
Nargarito looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#
Nargarito is rocked!
Vinapola sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Nargarito's defenses. It connects perfectly with Nargarito's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Revelation Vinapola!
Our winner, Revelation Vinapola, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
IFC Challengers 2
Date: Mar 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Sulimani throws a nice looking combination but Vinapola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Vinapola clinches up with Sulimani and pushes him back against the cage.
Vinapola manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vinapola.
Vinapola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sulimani is defending well for now.
Vinapola has Sulimani pushed against the cage.
Vinapola throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulimani blocks a body shot from Vinapola.
Vinapola trying to land knees to the body.
Sulimani has had enough of the clinch but Vinapola keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Vinapola on the inside. #T1#
Vinapola stalling the fight.
Still in the clinch, Vinapola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Vinapola - that landed with a thud.
Vinapola slows down the pace here.
Vinapola definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vinapola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sulimani's elbow.
Vinapola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vinapola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vinapola taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vinapola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sulimani avoiding damage as Vinapola throws knees to the body.
Vinapola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Vinapola will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sulimani up against the cage.
Vinapola works on Sulimani's body with a couple of short punches.
Vinapola struggles to land a body shot inside as Sulimani controls his hands.
Sulimani is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Sulimani's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vinapola misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Vinapola.
Vinapola looking to throw knees to the head but Sulimani is blocking nicely.
Vinapola misses with a body punch.
Vinapola slows down the pace here.
Vinapola tries to throw a body punch but Sulimani avoids it by throwing Vinapola back against the cage. #T3#
Vinapola taking a breather.
Sulimani avoids the elbow strike from Vinapola, against the cage.
Vinapola looking to throw knees to the head but Sulimani is blocking nicely.
Vinapola cracks Sulimani with a nice body shot.
Vinapola tries to throw a body punch but Sulimani avoids it by throwing Vinapola back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sulimani wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vinapola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sulimani's elbow.
Vinapola misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
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.
Nice body punch from Vinapola - that landed with a thud.
Vinapola tries a knee to the head but Sulimani blocks it.
Vinapola misses with a knee to the head.
Vinapola stalling the fight.
Vinapola is leaning against Sulimani and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vinapola taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sulimani swings wildly with an uppercut but Vinapola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinapola tries to work over Sulimani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sulimani avoiding damage as Vinapola throws knees to the body.
Vinapola tries to land knees in the clinch but Sulimani avoids the damage to the body.
Sulimani changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vinapola fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Revelation Vinapola dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Vinapola as he connects with a hook.
Sulimani has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sulimani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vinapola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Vinapola misses its target.
Sulimani is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Vinapola as Sulimani shoots in.
Sulimani doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Vinapola moves into the clinch.
Sulimani blocks an uppercut.
Vinapola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sulimani can do to turn this around?
Vinapola digs a right hand into Sulimani's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sulimani's gas tank.
Vinapola tries to work over Sulimani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulimani avoids the elbow strike from Vinapola, against the cage.
Sulimani avoiding damage as Vinapola throws knees to the body.
Vinapola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Sulimani's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Vinapola misses with an elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vinapola stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vinapola.
Vinapola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sulimanis head.
Vinapola slows down the pace here.
Revelation Vinapola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vinapola misses with a body punch.
Vinapola lands a hook that snaps the head of Sulimani backwards.
Vinapola throws a punch but it's blocked by Sulimani.
Vinapola misses with a punch to the body.
Vinapola avoids a wild elbow strike from Sulimani.
Vinapola effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Vinapola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sulimani or not.
Sulimani working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vinapola displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sulimani up against the cage.
Vinapola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sulimani backwards.
Sulimani prevents a body shot from Vinapola.
Vinapola lands a nice uppercut.
Sulimani avoiding damage as Vinapola throws knees to the body.
Sulimani managing to block the knees to the body from Vinapola.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vinapola holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T3#
Vinapola is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vinapola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vinapola stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vinapola is working Sulimani over against the cage.
Vinapola pushes Sulimani back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vinapola stalling the fight.
Vinapola tries to land a knee to the head but Sulimani blocks with his arms.
Sulimani misses with a punch on the inside.
Vinapola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sulimani backwards. #T4#
Vinapola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sulimani backwards.
Vinapola struggles to land a body shot inside as Sulimani controls his hands.
Vinapola effectively controlling the action here.
Vinapola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vinapola looking to throw knees to the head but Sulimani is blocking nicely.
Vinapola lands a shoulder strike.
Vinapola cracks Sulimani with a nice body shot.
Vinapola missing with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vinapola dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sulimani managing to block the knees to the body from Vinapola.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Revelation Vinapola dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sulimani misses with the combination.
Vinapola cracks a nice hook into Sulimani's ribs.
Vinapola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vinapola dodges the punch combination from Sulimani.
Vinapola was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vinapola misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Vinapola. Beautiful body shot.
Islam Sulimani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sulimani keeps the fight on the outside.
Sulimani dives in and grabs Vinapola's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vinapola pushes down on Sulimani's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Sulimani.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinapola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sulimani avoids the body shot from Vinapola.
Islam Sulimani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Vinapola takes the fight into the clinch.
Vinapola lands a hook that snaps the head of Sulimani backwards. #T1#
Sulimani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vinapola working aggressively here.
Vinapola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vinapola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Vinapola to work.
Vinapola misses with a punch to the body.
Vinapola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vinapola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vinapola tries to work over Sulimani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vinapola misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Vinapola effectively controlling the action here.
Vinapola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vinapola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vinapola misses with some punches.
Vinapola throws a punch but it's blocked by Sulimani.
Vinapola tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vinapola struggles to land a body shot inside as Sulimani controls his hands.
Vinapola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vinapola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vinapola is struggling to control the position.
Vinapola tries to land knees in the clinch but Sulimani avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Sulimani tries to work over Vinapola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vinapola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vinapola presses Sulimani against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vinapola throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vinapola leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vinapola slows down the pace here.
Vinapola lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Sulimani wants to break free but Vinapola has control.
Vinapola throws a punch but it's blocked by Sulimani.
Vinapola stalling against the cage.
Vinapola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sulimani avoids it.
A short body shot lands from Vinapola as the two fighters clinch.
Vinapola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Islam Sulimani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sulimani avoiding damage as Vinapola throws knees to the body.
Revelation Vinapola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vinapola has a couple of punches blocked by Sulimani.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vinapola throws an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Revelation Vinapola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vinapola, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Revelation Vinapola!
Revelation Vinapola thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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