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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herb Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Okereke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Herb Hunter has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Herb Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonny Okereke!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okereke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunter, pushing him back against the cage.
Okereke fails to pull guard.
Okereke gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hunter regains guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Okereke passes Hunter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hunter is defending against the submission attempts here by Okereke.
Okereke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hunter defending well though.
Hunter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Okereke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter wants to control but Okereke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okereke is looking to take a break and control but Hunter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Okereke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okereke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hunter defends it well.
Okereke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Okereke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Okereke stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okereke is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hunter!
Okereke stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Hunter scores with a punch to the head.
Okereke shoots in for a takedown but Hunter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Hunter. Those never looked like landing.
Okereke shoots in but no luck this time.
Herb Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Okereke.
Okereke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunter, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okereke manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Okereke with that takedown attempt.
Hunter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Okereke throws a right and a left that Hunter avoids nicely.
Hunter scores with a shot to the body.
Okereke looks gassed!
Hunter misses with a wild body shot.
Herb Hunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunter tries to keep at a distance but Okereke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Okereke wants a takedown but no success here.
Hunter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Okereke tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hunter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okereke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hunter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hunter is trying to maintain a safe position but Okereke gets an underhook and turns Hunter into the cage.
Hunter can't break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okereke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hunter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Okereke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hunter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Okereke drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hunter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter has had enough of the clinch but Okereke keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Okereke dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunter. That's going to slow Okereke down.
Hunter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okereke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hunter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okereke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hunter throws a low kick, looking for Okereke's leg but Okereke calmly moves out of range.
Hunter wants to slow Okereke down by chopping away at his legs.
Hunter throws a shot to the body.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunter throws a shot to the body.
Hunter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Okereke at a distance.
Hunter connects with an inside leg kick.
Hunter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Okereke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hunter tries to avoid it but Okereke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hunter to the ground. Hunter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Okereke is breathing heavily.
Hunter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hunter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter lands a leg kick that knocks Okereke off balance momentarily.
Okereke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Jonny Okereke has been cut.
Hunter motions for Okereke to come forward. Hunter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter tried to score with a low kick but Okereke checks it.
Herb Hunter is winning the standup battle so far.
Okereke looks for a takedown but Hunter sprawls well.
Hunter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hunter sizes up Okereke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Okereke blocks the leg kick.
Hunter moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter scores with a decent looking hook.
Hunter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick from Hunter lands but Okereke takes it in his stride.
Hunter lands with a right hand.
Okereke checks a leg kick.
Hunter lands a glancing blow to the side of Okereke's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okereke checks a low kick from Hunter.
Hunter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Okereke checks a leg kick.
Okereke clinches.
Hunter trying to stall but Okereke improves his position.
Hunter can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Okereke looking to throw knees to the head but Hunter is blocking nicely.
Okereke looking for a takedown.
Herb Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Okereke.
Hunter tries to stall but Okereke uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hunter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Okereke has him pressed against the cage.
Okereke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hunter prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okereke prevents Hunter from breaking the clinch.
Okereke jumps guard and drags Hunter to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Okereke trying to control the position.
Okereke looking for a guillotine here but Hunter defends easily.
Hunter postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Okereke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Herb Hunter wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Okereke has managed to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Okereke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hunter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Okereke shoots in for a takedown but Hunter shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Hunter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Okereke's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hunter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Okereke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jonny Okereke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Okereke takes the fight into the clinch.
Okereke fails to pull guard.
Hunter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Herb Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Okereke.
Okereke jumps guard but Hunter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Okereke gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hunter regains guard.
Hunter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okereke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Okereke trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Okereke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Okereke controls the pace.
Hunter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Okereke on the ground.
Hunter trying to control the position.
Okereke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hunter is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hunter has escaped and now he's on top!
Okereke has control of Hunter's left arm, preventing Hunter from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Herb Hunter wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hunter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hunter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Okereke ducks right into an uppercut from Hunter.
Hunter throws a leg kick that misses.
Hunter gets caught napping as Okereke dives in and scores a takedown. Hunter manages to retain guard.
Okereke postures up.
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!
Okereke looking to pass the guard.
Hunter is trying to control the position but Okereke postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okereke throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunter looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunter, not yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Okereke trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Herb Hunter just wasn't active enough.
Okereke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hunter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Okereke has time to react.
Okereke throws a solid leg kick but Hunter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Okereke.
Okereke fails with a takedown attempt.
Okereke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hunter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okereke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okereke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okereke ducks right into an uppercut from Hunter.
Okereke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hunter, right into the meat.
Hunter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hunter lands a glancing blow to the side of Okereke's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hunter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Okereke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hunter misses with a wild combination.
Okereke blocks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right-left combo lands from Hunter.
Hunter misses with the combination.
Hunter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Okereke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herb Hunter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hunter 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herb Hunter!
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