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NEX LA 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Younglings AreDelicious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Donisvitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jared Donisvitch will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Younglings AreDelicious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jared Donisvitch!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AreDelicious shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Donisvitch pinned against the cage. Donisvitch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Younglings AreDelicious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donisvitch works over AreDelicious's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Younglings AreDelicious has been cut.
Donisvitch lands a nice shot to the body.
Donisvitch drops AreDelicious with a right and a left! Donisvitch comes rushing in but AreDelicious regains his composure and manages to keep Donisvitch in guard.
AreDelicious is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Donisvitch wants to stand but AreDelicious has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Oh AreDelicious is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
AreDelicious seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
AreDelicious has Donisvitch pulled in close to control his posture.
Donisvitch controlling from the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Donisvitch tries to sprawl but AreDelicious drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Donisvitch wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AreDelicious wants to free his trapped foot but Donisvitch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
AreDelicious passes to side control.
The ground and pound from AreDelicious seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
AreDelicious happy to just control the position for now.
AreDelicious wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donisvitch keeps working.
The strikes coming from AreDelicious are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ground and pound from AreDelicious seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Donisvitch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
AreDelicious looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
AreDelicious wants to control but Donisvitch is keeping him busy.
An elbow from AreDelicious crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donisvitch wants to get back to his feet but AreDelicious drags him back down.
AreDelicious controls the position.
AreDelicious wants to take a breather but Donisvitch manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for AreDelicious.
AreDelicious tries to free his leg and advance position but Donisvitch is retaining full guard.
AreDelicious works over Donisvitch with some ground and pound from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donisvitch wants to stand and escape but AreDelicious is having none of it.
AreDelicious wants to control from the top but Donisvitch keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Donisvitch wants to stand and escape but AreDelicious is having none of it.
Donisvitch pushes AreDelicious off and scrambles back to his feet.
AreDelicious fails with the takedown
and Donisvitch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donisvitch lands with an uppercut that bounces AreDelicious off the cage and back into range.
AreDelicious shoots in looking for a takedown. Donisvitch tries to sprawl out of it but AreDelicious keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Donisvitch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Younglings AreDelicious. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AreDelicious fails with the takedown.
Excellent takedown into side control there by AreDelicious.
AreDelicious is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Donisvitch will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
AreDelicious has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Donisvitch is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
AreDelicious wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donisvitch keeps working.
Donisvitch prevents AreDelicious from improving position.
Donisvitch wants to get back to his feet but AreDelicious drags him back down.
AreDelicious wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donisvitch keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donisvitch pushes AreDelicious away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, AreDelicious gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Donisvitch prevents AreDelicious from improving position.
Donisvitch wants to get back to his feet but AreDelicious drags him back down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
AreDelicious controlling from side mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donisvitch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but AreDelicious wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
AreDelicious fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jared Donisvitch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Younglings AreDelicious's cut.
That's time! AreDelicious's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
AreDelicious fails with a takedown attempt.
Donisvitch throws a combination. AreDelicious tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Younglings AreDelicious is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
AreDelicious is trying hard to land a takedown here. Donisvitch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
AreDelicious changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Donisvitch tries to avoid it but AreDelicious manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Donisvitch to the ground. Donisvitch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Younglings AreDelicious. That's going to take a lot out of him.
AreDelicious darts in looking for a takedown but Donisvitch gets double underhooks and turns AreDelicious into the cage.
AreDelicious has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Donisvitch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
AreDelicious is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Donisvitch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Donisvitch lands a nice uppercut.
AreDelicious takes a knee to the side of the body.
Donisvitch stops a takedown attempt from AreDelicious.
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!
Donisvitch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donisvitch shoots in and drives through. AreDelicious sprawls well.
Donisvitch tries to clinch up but AreDelicious circles away and keeps his distance.
Donisvitch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says AreDelicious as he avoids it easily.
AreDelicious shoots in for a takedown but Donisvitch shows good takedown defense.
Donisvitch tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donisvitch lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donisvitch tries to clinch up.
AreDelicious is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Donisvitch.
Donisvitch's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Donisvitch duly obliges.
Donisvitch pushes AreDelicious up against the cage in a clinch.
Donisvitch prevents a takedown attempt there.
AreDelicious drops down looking for an ankle pick but Donisvitch pulls his leg out and moves away.
AreDelicious keeps the fight on the outside.
Donisvitch pushes AreDelicious up against the cage in a clinch.
Donisvitch tries to break free but AreDelicious pushes him back against the cage.
Donisvitch breaks from the clinch.
AreDelicious darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
AreDelicious trying to control from half guard but Donisvitch is working away.
Donisvitch has one foot on AreDelicious's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a lovely combination from Donisvitch sends AreDelicious down but not out. Donisvitch dives into side control looking to finish.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Donisvitch tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
AreDelicious manages to get back to half guard.
AreDelicious trying to control here.
Donisvitch tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
AreDelicious tries to get to full guard but Donisvitch has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AreDelicious tries to kick Donisvitch off but Donisvitch keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
AreDelicious on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if AreDelicious tries to get out of the position.
It looks like Donisvitch is going to stand back up.
AreDelicious tries to get to full guard but Donisvitch has control of the leg.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Donisvitch tries to clinch but AreDelicious moves out of range.
AreDelicious tries to score a power double leg takedown but Donisvitch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten AreDelicious somewhat.
Donisvitch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jared Donisvitch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donisvitch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donisvitch tries to clinch there but AreDelicious circles away.
Donisvitch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
AreDelicious shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Donisvitch's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
AreDelicious won't allow Donisvitch to get back to his feet.
AreDelicious has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Donisvitch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
AreDelicious looking to sit in guard and control but Donisvitch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
AreDelicious is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
AreDelicious looking to hit a scissor sweep but Donisvitch is one step ahead there.
AreDelicious not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Donisvitch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Younglings AreDelicious's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
AreDelicious tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Donisvitch swivels and escapes.
AreDelicious looks for a takedown but Donisvitch sprawls well.
AreDelicious fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Donisvitch avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Younglings AreDelicious. That's going to take a lot out of him.
AreDelicious shoots in but Donisvitch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Donisvitch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. AreDelicious manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donisvitch lands with a straight right. AreDelicious didn't see that one coming.
Donisvitch drops AreDelicious with a right and a left! Donisvitch comes rushing in but AreDelicious regains his composure and manages to keep Donisvitch in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donisvitch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
AreDelicious is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Donisvitch wants to stand but AreDelicious has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
AreDelicious looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donisvitch wants to get up but he can't break AreDelicious's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
AreDelicious controls Donisvitch momentarily but Donisvitch frees himself.
We're going to have a standup here because Younglings AreDelicious wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
AreDelicious shoots in and bounces Donisvitch off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
AreDelicious wants to control from the top but Donisvitch keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
AreDelicious tries to free his leg and advance position but Donisvitch is retaining full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Donisvitch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Donisvitch keeping moving, preventing AreDelicious from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Younglings AreDelicious.
AreDelicious shoots in looking for a takedown but Donisvitch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing AreDelicious's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
AreDelicious swats away the attempt to clinch by Donisvitch.
AreDelicious fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
AreDelicious shoots in and gets a takedown into Donisvitch's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
AreDelicious wants to control from the top but Donisvitch keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donisvitch wants to stand up but AreDelicious is controlling him.
AreDelicious throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Donisvitch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
AreDelicious missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
AreDelicious trying to control the position from guard on top but Donisvitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
AreDelicious is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Donisvitch wants to stand and escape but AreDelicious is having none of it.
We're going to have a standup here because Younglings AreDelicious wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Donisvitch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
AreDelicious walks into a jab.
Donisvitch lunges at AreDelicious with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by AreDelicious's hand.
Donisvitch darts in and clinches AreDelicious up against the cage.
AreDelicious is looking to take this one to the mat.
AreDelicious is trying to drag Donisvitch to the mat but Donisvitch just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AreDelicious is working for takedown but Donisvitch is calmly controlling the position for now.
A frustrated look appears on Donisvitch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Donisvitch missing with knees to the body.
Donisvitch breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donisvitch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from AreDelicious.
Donisvitch throws a combination. AreDelicious tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
AreDelicious shoots in and drives through. Donisvitch sprawls well.
Donisvitch lands a jab-cross combination.
Donisvitch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Donisvitch cracks AreDelicious with an open hand slap.
Donisvitch throws an overhand right that drops AreDelicious like a sack of potatoes! Donisvitch dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jared Donisvitch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Horacio Barnard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anssi Manninen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Horacio Barnard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anssi Manninen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Manninen quickly recovers to half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Barnard works his way into side control.
Manninen is looking to regain half guard here but Barnard keeps moving and retains side control.
Manninen trying his best to control but Barnard has mounted him.
Barnard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Manninen is squirming around, avoiding Barnard's attempts to control the action.
Barnard misses with a head shot.
Barnard sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Manninen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Manninen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Manninen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manninen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Manninen keeping full guard, as Barnard tries to pass.
Barnard trying to control the position from guard on top but Manninen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnard wants to pass the guard but Manninen is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manninen looking for a guillotine here but Barnard defends easily.
Barnard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnard wants to get up but he can't break Manninen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Manninen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnard wants to control from the top but Manninen keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manninen working for a triangle but Barnard defends it easily.
Barnard gets to his feet - Manninen follows without any prompting.
Manninen shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnard tries to sprawl out of it but Manninen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Manninen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barnard counters with a head kick. That will keep Manninen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Manninen looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnard dives in and scores a takedown into Manninen's guard.
Barnard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manninen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnard has managed to get both his arms back between Manninen's legs - danger averted.
Manninen is looking for a triangle here but Barnard uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manninen is looking for a sweep.
Manninen is not content to let Barnard control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnard moves into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Barnard dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Manninen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Manninen darts in looking for a takedown but Barnard gets double underhooks and turns Manninen into the cage.
Barnard is trying to break free.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barnard drags the fight down to the ground.
Barnard wants to get back to his feet but Manninen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Manninen throws an elbow that misses. Barnard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Manninen's guard. Nice move by Barnard!
Manninen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barnard passes into half guard.
Barnard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnard is trying to control the action in half guard but Manninen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Manninen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Manninen looking for submissions off his back.
Manninen is breathing heavily.
Barnard trying to control from Manninen's half guard. Manninen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Barnard is looking to work some ground and pound but Manninen has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manninen working for submissions but it's allowed Barnard to get to half guard.
Barnard is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Manninen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Manninen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Manninen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnard passes to full mount!
Manninen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnard jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Manninen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Manninen and Barnard has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Barnard creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Manninen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Horacio Barnard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnard throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Manninen works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Manninen looking for submissions off his back.
Barnard wants to control but Manninen is keeping him busy.
Barnard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Barnard dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barnard drags the fight down to the ground.
Manninen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Manninen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnard!
Barnard tries to stand but Manninen is controlling his head.
Barnard trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Manninen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manninen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barnard off and has taken his back!
Barnard is really stuck here.
Manninen tightening his grip on Barnard, looking for the choke.
Manninen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barnard tries to escape but Manninen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Manninen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Barnard knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Barnard for a finish.
Barnard tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manninen wants to take his opponent's back but Barnard doesn't allow it.
Manninen lands a heavy elbow.
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!
Barnard prevents Manninen from taking his back.
Manninen has hold of Barnard's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Barnard manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Barnard tries to hold on but Manninen pushes him away.
Manninen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Barnard has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Barnard!
Barnard controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnard trying to control but Manninen is working from the bottom.
Manninen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Barnard has passed into half guard!
Manninen has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Barnard escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Barnard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manninen sneaks back into half guard.
Manninen is staying active underneath Barnard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnard tries to stand but can't do so whilst Manninen controls his leg.
Barnard wants to take a breather but Manninen is having none of it.
Anssi Manninen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manninen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Horacio Barnard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manninen wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anssi Manninen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barnard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horacio Barnard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ding Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ding Dong has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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269 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ding Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ken Halo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo thows a body shot but no joy.
Dong doesn't manage to clinch there - Halo circles away.
Dong misses with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Halo. No joy for Dong on that attempt.
Dong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Halo lands with a nice body punch.
Halo takes a swing at Dong's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Halo lands a head shot.
Halo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dong.
Dong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halo.
Ken Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dong doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo drops Dong with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dong looks back up at him and smiles so Halo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dong is rocked!
It looks like Ding Dong has been cut.
Halo throws a pinpoint strike between Dong's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Dong crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Halo scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ken Halo!
Ken Halo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ravi Shankoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ying Yang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ravi Shankoli could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ying Yang's chin.
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250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ravi Shankoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ying Yang!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Yang misses the target.
Yang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shankoli.
Yang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shankoli defends well and Yang ends up having to push Shankoli into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yang manages to break the clinch.
Shankoli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shankoli stuffs the takedown.
Shankoli thuds a left hand into Yang's body.
Shankoli lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shankoli stuns Yang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yang looks winded!
A slapping body kick lands there for Shankoli.
Ying Yang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shankoli lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankoli jabs Yang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shankoli feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Yang sprawling to the canvas! Yang rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Shankoli finish him?!
Yang is rocked!
It looks like Ying Yang has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shankoli circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Yang tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Shankoli wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ravi Shankoli!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wendel Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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200 lbs
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187 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Wendel Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Halo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Clark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Halo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Clark's half guard.
Clark definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Halo is trying to control the action in half guard but Clark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halo seems to be looking for submissions.
Halo prevents Clark from improving his position.
Clark is working hard here to advance position.
Halo trying to pass the guard but Clark defending well.
Clark wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well.
Clark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Clark on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clark tries to get out of the position.
Halo wants to pass to mount but Clark is defending the position.
Halo is still trying to improve position.
Clark manages to get to full guard.
Clark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Halo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Clark controls from within his opponent's guard.
Halo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clark knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Halo on the ground.
Halo is trying to keep Clark in close.
Clark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Halo pulls Clark in to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Clark. No joy for Halo on that attempt.
Halo misses with a few strikes there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark darts in and clinches Halo up against the cage.
Clark pushes Halo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clark lands a body shot.
Halo looks winded!
Clark misses with a body punch.
Halo is trying to break the clinch but Clark is controlling him.
Clark digs a right hand underneath Halo's ribcage. Halo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark works on Halo's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Clark.
Clark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clark gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wendel Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Halo.
Clark lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark is working Halo over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Clark.
Clark lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Halo or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Clark.
Clark tries to work over Halo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clark lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clark works on Halo's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clark works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clark lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Clark lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wendel Clark dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Halo tries to move into range but Clark moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Arthur Halo has been cut.
Halo moves away from the strike by Clark.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halo. Clark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halo doesn't seem bothered though.
A lazy left from Clark finds it's target.
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!
Halo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clark.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Halo.
Halo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clark but Clark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Halo is breathing heavily.
Clark drops Halo with a straight right hand, right on the button! Clark follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wendel Clark!
Wendel Clark decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stu Grimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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285 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Big Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stu Grimson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Grimson's guard.
Grimson is trying to control the position but Dick postures up.
Grimson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dick is now in half guard.
Grimson is trying to get back to full guard.
Dick with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grimson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dick has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Grimson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dick content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dick is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Grimson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grimson trying to hold on to Dick's head to control him but Dick postures up.
Dick trying to control the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dick throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick swings for the body but Grimson moves out of range.
Big Dick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've been told by Dick's head coaches at Lock and Roll Grappling Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dick swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grimson counters with a good low kick that Dick was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimson lands a nice looking body kick.
Dick is breathing heavily.
Grimson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Grimson scores with a shot to the body.
Dick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Big Dick has been cut.
Grimson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice body kick there by Grimson.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Grimson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Stu Grimson!
Stu Grimson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merkan Killmaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killmaz has chosen Through the fire and flames as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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260 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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248 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gary Bradshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Merkan Killmaz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killmaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Gary Bradshaw has been cut.
Bradshaw fails with a takedown attempt.
Bradshaw dives in and grabs Killmaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Killmaz pushes down on Bradshaw's head and hops out.
Killmaz thuds his right hand into Bradshaw's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bradshaw crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Killmaz - the referee stops the clock and Bradshaw gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Killmaz. Bradshaw manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killmaz lands with a right hand.
Bradshaw shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Killmaz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Killmaz working a defensive guard here.
Killmaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bradshaw trying to control but Killmaz is working from the bottom.
Killmaz pulls Bradshaw in close to prevent any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Merkan Killmaz wasn't active enough on the ground.
Killmaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bradshaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Bradshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killmaz scores with a push kick.
Merkan Killmaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Killmaz lands with a cross.
Bradshaw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Killmaz lands a big right hand that sends Bradshaw crashing to the mat! Killmaz stays standing though and waves Bradshaw back to his feet!
Bradshaw is rocked!
Gary Bradshaw's cut is getting worse.
Merkan Killmaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killmaz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oh Bradshaw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bradshaw is breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Killmaz.
Killmaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bradshaw seems to have got his legs back now.
Killmaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Killmaz.
Killmaz steps in with a hook that catches Bradshaw right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Killmaz follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Bradshaw looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merkan Killmaz!
An out of breath and clearly excited Merkan Killmaz thanked The Adrenaline Matrix for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Viavao Kaho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Oketch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaho comes to the cage accompanied by Joey B - Tonga (Feat. Sarkodie) . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Viavao Kaho!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Oketch!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaho shoots in but no luck this time.
That kick from Oketch tenderised Kaho's leg. Kaho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some bone on bone action there as Kaho checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oketch tries to score with a low kick but Kaho moves his leg out of the way.
Oketch connects with a right hand. Kaho shakes it off.
Oketch tries to clinch but Kaho moves out of range.
Kaho slips under a jab.
Oketch misses with the combination.
Kaho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oketch. Oketch obviously looking to wear him down.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaho.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oketch.
Oketch working aggressively here.
Oketch throws a head punch that misses.
Oketch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kaho is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Oketch throws an elbow but misses.
Oketch misses with an elbow over the top.
Kaho blocks an elbow strike.
Kaho tries for a takedown. No joy.
Oketch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oketch.
Oketch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kaho in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Oketch throws an elbow that misses.
Oketch with a knee to the head.
Oketch misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oketch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Oketch fails to land.
Kaho is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viavao Kaho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Oketch.
Oketch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Oketch lands an elbow that stopped Kaho in his tracks for a moment.
Kaho avoids a wild elbow strike from Oketch.
Oketch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oketch digs a right hand into Kaho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kaho's gas tank.
Oketch lands with a light punch inside.
Kaho is trying to drag Oketch to the mat but Oketch just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Oketch fails to land.
Kaho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oketch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oketch struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaho controls his hands.
Oketch has Kaho pressed against the cage.
Oketch misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oketch is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kaho is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Oketch to the mat. Oketch regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Oketch looking for a sweep. Not yet Oketch, not yet.
Kaho trying to control the position from guard on top but Oketch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaho tries to free his leg and advance position but Oketch is retaining full guard.
Kaho drops back looking for a leg! Oketch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oketch manages to kick Kaho off! Kaho jumps back into Oketch's guard.
Oketch keeping moving, preventing Kaho from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oketch is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Oketch dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kaho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oketch circles away.
Kaho seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Oketch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaho throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oketch's waist but Oketch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaho off to one side.
Oketch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oketch closes the distance and clinches.
Kaho blocks the elbow strike.
Oketch cracks Kaho with a nice body shot.
Oketch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oketch misses with an elbow over the top.
Oketch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kaho avoids it.
Oketch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oketch misses with a knee strike.
Oketch scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oketch working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Oketch.
Oketch tries to work over Kaho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaho has hold of one of Oketch's legs. Oketch is fighting the takedown attempt but Kaho gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Oketch working for submissions but it's allowed Kaho to get to half guard.
Oketch manages to get to full guard.
Kaho drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Oketch dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oketch advances to half guard.
Kaho regains full guard. Nicely done.
Oketch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaho keeping moving, preventing Oketch from controlling successfully.
Kaho isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Oketch stacks Kaho on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Oketch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaho manages to work his way to half guard, despite Oketch's best efforts.
Oketch is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Oketch trying to control but Kaho is having none of it.
Oketch seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kaho is holding on tight.
Kaho is trying to escape the mount.
Viavao Kaho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oketch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Oketch has hold of Kaho's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kaho manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
A nice elbow there by Oketch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oketch looking for a guillotine from mount but Kaho is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Oketch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Oketch throws a hook but Kaho blocks it.
Kaho closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oketch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kaho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oketch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kaho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oketch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Oketch is looking to reverse the position.
Kaho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Oketch struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oketch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kaho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oketch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kaho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oketch is not content to let Kaho control the position.
Oketch manages to get back to half guard.
Oketch is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaho takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oketch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kaho trying to control but Oketch is working from the bottom.
Kaho has gone for a leg lock! Oketch slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kaho's guard.
Kaho working a defensive guard here.
Oketch stays in close to Kaho's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oketch defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaho keeping full guard, as Oketch tries to pass.
Kaho looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Oketch has picked Kaho up and slammed him! Kaho can't keep hold of the triangle and Oketch manages to pass to side control!
Oketch working away.
Kaho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oketch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oketch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Oketch working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viavao Kaho clearly takes that round.
That's time! Kaho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Oketch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kaho has a takedown stuffed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kaho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oketch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oketch throws a series of punches but Kaho moves out of range.
Oketch throws a good cross that connects.
Oketch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oketch throws a head kick that misses.
Kaho shoots in for a takedown but Oketch shows good takedown defense.
Kaho darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oketch is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaho.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oketch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oketch keeps working.
Oketch is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaho.
Oketch is in trouble now - Kaho has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaho wants to take Oketch's back but he can't do it this time.
Kaho tries to control but Oketch wriggling away.
Oketch is looking to improve his position but Kaho isn't that keen on the idea.
Kaho is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kaho goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Oketch is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oketch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oketch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Oketch wants to pass the guard but Kaho is keeping the position.
Kaho keeping moving, preventing Oketch from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oketch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kaho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Oketch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaho is not content to let Oketch control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Viavao Kaho will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Oketch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kaho shoots for a takedown but Oketch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kaho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oketch avoids it really well and circles away.
Oketch connects with a high kick.
Kaho is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Oketch ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Kaho clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Oketch!
Vincent Oketch is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Vincent Oketch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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