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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyon Okiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentine has chosen Pantera - I'm Broken as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Remy Valentine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyon Okiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Remy Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okiro throws a chopping leg kick but Valentine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
No joy there for Okiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick from Okiro lands but Valentine takes it in his stride.
It looks like Remy Valentine has been cut.
Valentine lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Okiro!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okiro lunges at Valentine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valentine's hand.
Okiro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valentine on the side of the head.
Valentine misses with an uppercut. Okiro saw that one coming.
Valentine sizes up Okiro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Okiro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Remy Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okiro dodges the punch combination from Valentine.
Valentine throws a leg kick that is checked
and Okiro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valentine thinking.
Valentine tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Okiro counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okiro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Okiro.
Okiro moves into range and clinches up with Valentine.
Okiro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Okiro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Okiro.
Valentine looks gassed!
Okiro lands a hook that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Okiro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Okiro.
Still in the clinch, Okiro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Okiro lands a hook that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okiro lands with a right to the head.
Okiro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valentines head.
Okiro lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Okiro.
Okiro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okiro lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Okiro on the inside.
Valentine is rocked!
Okiro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Okiro lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Okiro.
Okiro lands with a left to the head.
Okiro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okiro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Okiro.
Okiro works on Valentine's body with a couple of short punches.
Okiro lands with a light punch inside.
Okiro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Okiro scores with a shot to the side of Valentine's head.
Okiro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Okiro.
Okiro digs a right hand underneath Valentine's ribcage. Valentine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Okiro lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Okiro on the inside.
Okiro lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Okiro.
Valentine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valentine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okiro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valentines head.
Okiro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okiro.
Okiro pushes Valentine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Okiro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okiro lands a hook that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
A body shot lands from Okiro.
Okiro presses Valentine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Okiro.
Okiro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okiro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Okiro gets through Valentine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okiro lands a shoulder strike.
Valentine working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okiro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Okiro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Okiro digs a right hand into Valentine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valentine's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Okiro.
A frustrated look appears on Valentine's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Valentine breaks from the clinch.
Okiro clinches up with Valentine and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okiro.
Valentine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Okiro gets through Valentine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Okiro.
A short uppercut from Okiro.
Valentine tries a knee to the head but Okiro blocks it.
Okiro pushes Valentine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okiro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okiro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okiro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okiro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
A hook to the body from Okiro.
Okiro scores with a hook to the body.
Okiro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okiro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Okiro presses Valentine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Okiro on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okiro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okiro lands an uppercut.
Okiro lands a shot to the body.
Okiro is leaning against Valentine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Okiro - that landed with a thud.
Valentine is trying to break free.
Okiro lands a shoulder strike.
Okiro lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Okiro as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Okiro.
Okiro scores with a hook to the body.
Valentine tries to break free but Okiro pushes him back against the cage.
Okiro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valentine.
Valentine is looking to break free of the clinch but Okiro has double underhooks.
Okiro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Okiro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valentines head.
Okiro is leaning against Valentine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Valentine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okiro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Okiro moves into the clinch.
Valentine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okiro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Okiro presses Valentine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Okiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Remy Valentine'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.
Valentine tries to clinch but Okiro moves away
and Okiro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Valentine throws a series of punches but Okiro moves out of range.
Okiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentine.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Okiro sprawls well. Okiro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Valentine gets slowly back to his feet.
Okiro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valentine.
Valentine closes the distance but Okiro moves to the side
and Okiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okiro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Okiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valentine can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valentine gets tackled into the cage by Okiro. Okiro maintains the clinch.
Okiro lands a hook that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Okiro is keeping busy.
Okiro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Okiro scores with a shoulder strike.
Okiro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Okiro cracks Valentine with a nice body shot.
Okiro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Okiro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okiro has Valentine pressed against the cage, preventing Valentine from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Okiro.
Valentine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Okiro scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Okiro.
Okiro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Okiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Okiro scores with a shoulder strike.
Okiro lands with a right to the head.
Okiro lands with a short shot to the head.
Okiro lands with a right to the head.
Okiro lands with a light punch inside.
Okiro lands a body punch.
Okiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Okiro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Okiro lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Okiro.
Okiro lands with a right to the head.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Okiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okiro.
Valentine missing with knees to the body.
Okiro lands a shot to the body.
Okiro lands with a short shot to the head.
Okiro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okiro scores with a hook to the body.
Okiro presses Valentine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Okiro gets through Valentine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okiro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Okiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valentine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okiro pushes Valentine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okiro lands a body shot.
Okiro scores with a shoulder strike.
Okiro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Okiro scores with a hook to the body.
Okiro scores with a shoulder strike.
Okiro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lyon Okiro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Okiro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Okiro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Okiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Remy Valentine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valentine misses with a right hand
and Okiro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Valentine misses with a hook
and Okiro counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Okiro. Those never looked like landing.
An inside leg kick from Valentine misses.
Valentine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okiro.
Lyon Okiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Valentine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valentine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Okiro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Valentine throws a combination that misses
and Valentine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valentine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okiro throws out the jab.
Okiro rushes Valentine and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Okiro.
A body shot lands from Okiro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okiro scores with a shoulder strike.
Valentine looking to slow down the pace here.
Okiro presses Valentine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Okiro is leaning against Valentine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Okiro is leaning against Valentine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Okiro.
A short uppercut from Okiro.
Okiro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okiro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Okiro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Okiro gets through Valentine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Okiro scores with a shot to the side of Valentine's head.
Okiro lands with a left to the head.
Okiro works on Valentine's body with a couple of short punches.
Valentine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okiro lands a nice uppercut.
Okiro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okiro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valentine fails to pull guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okiro digs a right hand into Valentine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valentine's gas tank.
Okiro scores with a shoulder strike.
Okiro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okiro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Okiro presses Valentine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Okiro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Okiro lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Okiro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Remy Valentine's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Okiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valentine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okiro swings widly with a right hand
and Valentine makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Valentine closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Okiro stuffs the takedown attempt from Valentine. Valentine gets slowly back to his feet.
Valentine blocks a jab.
Valentine misses with a lunging right hand
and Okiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Valentine throws a lazy head kick
and Okiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valentine misses with a combination
and Okiro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Okiro.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valentine breaks from the clinch.
Valentine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Okiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okiro.
Valentine walks into a straight right hand from Okiro.
Valentine wants to clinch but Okiro slips to the side
enabling Okiro to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Valentine does no damage.
Okiro dodges the punch combination from Valentine.
Okiro lands a jab to the nose.
Okiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentine manages to avoid it.
Lyon Okiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okiro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Valentine throws an off balance right hand
and Okiro counters with a nice leg kick.
Okiro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Okiro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Okiro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valentine, pushing him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Okiro.
Okiro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Okiro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valentine takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Okiro as the two fighters clinch.
Okiro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Okiro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Valentine or not.
A short body shot lands from Okiro as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okiro.
Okiro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Okiro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Okiro lands with a left to the head.
Okiro digs a right hand into Valentine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Valentine's gas tank.
Lyon Okiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Okiro lands a right hand.
Okiro lands an uppercut.
Valentine trying to stall but Okiro improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okiro lands a shot to the body.
Okiro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Valentine.
A short right from Okiro.
Okiro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valentine throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine wants to get back to striking at distance but Okiro won't allow it.
Valentine working hard to break the clinch.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Okiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Okiro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okiro.
Okiro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valentine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentine wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Valentine tries to stall but Okiro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Okiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine misses with some punches.
Okiro prevents a body shot from Valentine.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okiro.
Remy Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valentine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Okiro prevents a body shot from Valentine.
Okiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Okiro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine is trying to force a seperation but Okiro has the dominant position.
Okiro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Okiro on the inside.
Okiro lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Okiro.
Valentine with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyon Okiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Okiro 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyon Okiro!
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