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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralek Baco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Case Delarosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delarosa has chosen AWOLNATION - Sail as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent MT
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ralek Baco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Case Delarosa!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baco swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Delarosa.
Baco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Delarosa is looking for the big counter here.
Baco lands a high kick!
Delarosa blocks a head kick by Baco.
As Baco backs off Delarosa throws a huge counter combo but Baco manages to avoid it all.
Baco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baco keeps Delarosa at a distance using the push kick.
Ralek Baco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baco lands with a kick to the temple. Delarosa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Baco. Delarosa shrugs it off though.
Baco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Baco backs off Delarosa throws a huge counter combo but Baco manages to avoid it all.
Baco delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delarosa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Baco. Delarosa shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baco throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Delarosa's head.
Baco lands with a kick to the temple. Delarosa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Baco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Delarosa avoids the head kick by Baco.
Baco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Delarosa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Delarosa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Baco throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Delarosa.
Delarosa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Delarosa is rocked!
A thudding body kick lands there by Baco!
Delarosa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Baco.
Delarosa looks winded!
Baco throws a leg kick which misses Delarosa's front leg but catches the back leg as Delarosa tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delarosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baco throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Baco.
Baco catches Delarosa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Baco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Baco - that will leave a mark!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Baco. Delarosa shrugs it off though.
Delarosa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Whack! Baco lands a heavy head kick that drops Delarosa. The ref tackles Baco to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Delarosa was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Ralek Baco!
Case Delarosa spoke after the fight, saying 'I would like to thank my fans first and for most and i will come back stronger and better'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darrell Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Maurer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrews comes into the arena with Knock You Down blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darrell Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergio Maurer!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews shoots and misses
and Maurer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maurer stuffs the takedown attempt from Andrews. Andrews gets slowly back to his feet.
Maurer wants to counter with a clinch but Andrews pushes him away.
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt
and Maurer counters by clinching up.
I was talking to Andrews's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrell Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maurer.
Andrews looking for a takedown.
A short right from Maurer.
Maurer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maurer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andrews is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maurer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Andrews has Maurer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maurer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A bit of stalling here from Maurer.
Andrews being controlled against the cage.
Andrews tries to score a body lock takedown but Maurer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maurer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maurer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maurer pushes Andrews back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Andrews is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maurer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maurer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andrews.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maurer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maurer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andrews takes a knee to the side of the body.
Andrews's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Maurer.
Maurer lands with a light punch inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Maurer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Still in the clinch, Maurer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Come on Maurer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maurer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Andrews's efforts to push away.
Maurer avoiding damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maurer is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrews has hold of one of Maurer's legs. Maurer is fighting the takedown attempt but Andrews gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Andrews in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maurer has his hands on Andrews's head, controlling the position.
Andrews prevents Maurer from getting back to his feet.
Maurer is controlling Andrews's posture.
Andrews missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews wants to pass the guard but Maurer is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews throws a strike but Maurer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Andrews working a defensive guard here.
Maurer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maurer wants to get up but he can't break Andrews's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Andrews will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Andrews 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Andrews isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Maurer stacks Andrews 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 Maurer!
Maurer gets to mount! Andrews was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maurer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Andrews is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Maurer 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.
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andrews throws a leg kick
and Maurer counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Darrell Andrews has been cut.
Maurer clinches up against the cage.
Andrews is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maurer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrell Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrews is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maurer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maurer is working Andrews over against the cage.
Andrews goes for a takedown attempt but Maurer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andrews is defended easily by Maurer.
Maurer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maurer takes the fight into the clinch.
Maurer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andrews backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Maurer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Andrews jumps guard but Maurer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Andrews has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maurer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andrews has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maurer after a bit of a struggle.
Maurer has Andrews pushed against the cage.
Andrews drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maurer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maurer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Still in the clinch, Maurer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maurer is pressed up against the cage. Andrews has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maurer down to the mat. Maurer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Andrews shoots and misses
and Maurer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Andrews tries for a takedown but Maurer manages to get underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Maurer.
Andrews fails to pull guard.
Andrews has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maurer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maurer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maurer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like Maurer is going to stand back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrews wants to get back to full guard.
Maurer tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Andrews trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Maurer manages to pass to mount!
Andrews tries to reverse the position but Maurer maintains control.
Maurer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maurer content just to control the position here.
Andrews throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Andrews manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Andrews gets full guard.
Andrews can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maurer controls the pace.
Andrews thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andrews throws his legs up looking for a submission but Maurer uses it to pass to side control.
Andrews is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Maurer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darrell Andrews's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Andrews tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maurer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Andrews somewhat.
Maurer wants to counter the offense by Andrews and move into the clinch position.
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt - Maurer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maurer rushes Andrews and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maurer gets underhooks to prevent Andrews's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrell Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maurer is looking to control Andrews's arms but Andrews gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maurer has his back to the cage.
Maurer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Andrews blocks it with crossed arms.
Andrews wants to take the fight to the mat but Maurer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maurer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maurer.
Maurer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Andrews.
Andrews has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maurer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maurer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sergio Maurer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maurer lands with a short shot to the head.
Maurer lands with a right to the head.
Andrews looking for a takedown.
Maurer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Maurer manages to end up in side control.
Maurer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Maurer stands up.
Andrews looks for a takedown but Maurer sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andrews.
Maurer tries to counter with a clinch but Andrews shakes him off and moves away.
Maurer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maurer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andrews, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Maurer.
The referee is keeping an eye on Maurer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Maurer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Maurer has Andrews pressed against the cage.
Andrews is working for takedown but Maurer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Maurer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maurer is struggling to control the position.
Maurer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andrews.
Maurer lands a right hand.
Maurer scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Maurer.
Maurer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Maurer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee calls for Maurer to work.
A left hand lands to the body for Maurer.
Maurer lands a left hand.
Sergio Maurer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maurer lands a left hand.
Maurer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Maurer pushes Andrews back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Andrews wants a takedown but no success here.
Maurer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maurer lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Andrews throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews missing with punches from the bottom.
Maurer wants to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maurer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Darrell Andrews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrews regains full guard. Nicely done.
Andrews is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Maurer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maurer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Maurer!
Sergio Maurer tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Anywhere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taw DawTang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DawTang is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Imperial March. Taw DawTang has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Anywhere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taw DawTang!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. DawTang catches Anywhere right on the button with a cross.
DawTang misses with an uppercut.
Anywhere throws a sloppy head kick
and DawTang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anywhere's guard.
DawTang trying to control the position from guard on top but Anywhere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DawTang trying to move into half guard but instead Anywhere has managed to sweep!
DawTang has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Anywhere should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, DawTang has tightened it up now! Anywhere should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Taw DawTang!
Taw DawTang made sure to mention his sponsor, Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyz Metamoris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King Kong had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, King Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyz Metamoris!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kong moves into the clinch successfully.
Metamoris changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Metamoris shoots in looking for a takedown but Kong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Metamoris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
King Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyz Metamoris.
Kong drops Metamoris with a beautiful combination! Metamoris stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kong is looking for the KO!
Metamoris is rocked!
It looks like Kyz Metamoris has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Metamoris is out on his feet! Kong sets himself and nearly takes Metamoris's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). King Kong!
King Kong tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ueki Boku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ueki Boku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Walter Dunham!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boku closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dunham did well to prevent Boku getting side control.
Boku is thwarting Dunham's attempts to control the position.
Dunham is trying to get back to full guard.
Dunham is staying active underneath Boku, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunham looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boku is trying to control. Dunham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dunham wants to improve his position but Boku is controlling well.
Dunham regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunham is trying to control the position but Boku postures up.
Dunham escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dunham looking for a guillotine here but Boku defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boku looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boku trying to control but Dunham is working from the bottom.
Dunham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boku looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dunham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dunham looking for a guillotine here but Boku defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunham looking to control.
Dunham can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boku controls the pace.
Dunham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boku doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dunham is tightening it up a little... Boku has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Boku reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Boku taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dunham!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Walter Dunham!
Walter Dunham gave a mention to Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mack Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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169 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mack Daddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keith Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Daddy is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Daddy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taylor doesn't seem phased though.
Taylor slips under a jab from Daddy.
Daddy lands a jab.
Daddy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taylor throws the left hand but Daddy avoids the punch easily.
Taylor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Daddy connects with a looping right hand.
Daddy connects with a jab.
Taylor misses with an uppercut
and Daddy counters with a nice uppercut.
Taylor is rocked!
Taylor tries to move into range but Daddy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Daddy finish him?
It looks like Daddy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Daddy! Taylor is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mack Daddy!
A relieved looking Mack Daddy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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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 Tetsuya Shiroo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shiroo has chosen The Gazette / Filth In The Beauty as his entrance music. Big Dick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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265 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Big Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tetsuya Shiroo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick lands with a good body shot.
Shiroo's coach down at Nyrkkipaja was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shiroo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shiroo connects with a body shot.
Shiroo misses with a body kick.
Dick lands with a good body shot.
Shiroo throws a push kick but Dick slaps the foot to one side.
Dick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shiroo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shiroo.
Dick misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Dick fails to land.
Dick blocking some punches.
Dick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shiroo misses with a body punch.
Dick misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiroo misses with a punch on the inside.
Shiroo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shiroo working aggressively here.
Shiroo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shiroo throws a head punch that misses.
Shiroo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shiroo tries to work over Dick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shiroo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shiroo blocks an elbow strike from Dick.
Dick lands a nice knee to the body.
Dick wants to stall.
I was talking to Dick's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dick throws a head punch that misses.
Shiroo tries a body shot but Dick blocks it.
Dick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shiroo.
Shiroo blocking some punches.
Dick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shiroo blocking some punches.
Shiroo tries a body shot but Dick blocks it.
Dick has a couple of punches blocked by Shiroo.
Dick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shiroo blocks it with crossed arms.
Shiroo blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo lands a nice uppercut.
Dick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Tetsuya Shiroo has been cut.
Dick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dick misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Shiroo fails to land.
Shiroo throws a head punch that misses.
Shiroo struggles to land a body shot inside as Dick controls his hands.
Shiroo has a couple of punches blocked by Dick.
Shiroo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dick's elbow.
Dick misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dick.
Dick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shiroo tries to throw a body punch but Dick avoids it by throwing Shiroo back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick throws an elbow that misses.
Dick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dick misses with a punch to the body.
Dick's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Shiroo leaning against his opponent.
Dick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dick lands an elbow just above Shiroo 's eye.
Dick lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Shiroo.
Dick lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Dick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tetsuya Shiroo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shiroo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shiroo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shiroo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shiroo can do to turn this around?
Shiroo throws a head kick that misses.
Dick scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shiroo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dick. Shiroo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shiroo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Shiroo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dick lands with a right hand.
Dick blocks a jab.
Shiroo throws a good cross that connects.
Shiroo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dick.
Dick seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tetsuya Shiroo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiroo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Shiroo.
Shiroo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shiroo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Big Dick is winning the standup battle so far.
Shiroo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dick is out of range.
Dick moves out of range as Shiroo strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick ducks under a wild hook from Shiroo.
Shiroo swings for the body but Dick moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shiroo.
Dick blocks a head kick by Shiroo.
Dick throws a body punch but Shiroo moves out of range.
Dick jabs Shiroo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dick checks a leg kick.
Dick has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shiroo.
A swing and a miss from Shiroo.
Shiroo throws a leg kick but Dick checks it.
Dick is looking to counter the offense by Shiroo and move into the clinch.
Shiroo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shiroo moves away.
Shiroo wants to land a leg kick but Dick is out of range.
Dick is looking to counter the offense by Shiroo and move into the clinch.
Shiroo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dick was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiroo.
Shiroo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dick is looking to wear down Shiroo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shiroo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dick's sensitive parts.
Shiroo misses with a looping left.
Dick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shiroo connects with an inside leg kick.
Dick lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick blocks a head kick by Shiroo.
Dick takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shiroo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dick manages to avoid it.
Dick misses with a wild body shot.
Dick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shiroo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dick.
Shiroo throws a leg kick but Dick checks it.
Dick misses with a looping left.
Shiroo is looking to slow Dick down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shiroo is looking to slow Dick down with leg kicks.
Dick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dick swings for the body but Shiroo moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuya Shiroo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tetsuya Shiroo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Shiroo misses with a head kick.
Shiroo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shiroo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dick wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Shiroo - just one landing.
Shiroo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dick checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A clash of legs there as Dick blocks the low kick.
Dick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shiroo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick misses with a wild body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shiroo.
Dick throws a jab but it's blocked by Shiroo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Shiroo misses its intended target.
Dick tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shiroo manages to circle out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Dick.
Dick lands with a nice body punch.
Shiroo throws a leg kick that misses.
Dick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shiroo throws a head kick that misses.
Crunch! Shiroo slams his shin into Dick's torso.
Shiroo throws a head kick that misses.
Dick tries to close the distance and clinch but Shiroo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shiroo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shiroo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo feints and then cracks Dick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dick down.
Shiroo blocks a jab.
Shiroo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shiroo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shiroo is looking to score with low kicks.
Dick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shiroo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dick blocks a jab.
Shiroo misses with a body kick.
Dick is looking to counter the offense by Shiroo and move into the clinch.
Dick checks a leg kick nicely.
Dick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shiroo misses with a head kick.
Dick moves out of range of the body kick.
Dick is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shiroo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo throws a leg kick but Dick sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Dick misses.
Shiroo dodges the punch combination from Dick.
Shiroo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shiroo throws a front kick aimed at Dick's knee but Dick avoids it well.
Dick tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shiroo manages to circle out of the way.
That kick from Shiroo tenderised Dick's leg. Dick is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shiroo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dick backing away here, and Shiroo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shiroo throws a leg kick but Dick sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo lands with a cross.
Dick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dick lands a nice shot that snaps Shiroo's head back.
Shiroo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shiroo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dick manages to avoid it.
Dick is looking to counter the offense by Shiroo and move into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dick lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dick wants to clinch up but Shiroo keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuya Shiroo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shiroo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuya Shiroo!
Tetsuya Shiroo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hone Huia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuznetsov has chosen Siberia - Cold winter night whispers as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
205 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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23
217 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hone Huia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Huia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Huia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuznetsov moves into the clinch.
Kuznetsov is working Huia over against the cage.
Kuznetsov tries a body shot but Huia blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huia swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Huia pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huia keeping moving, preventing Kuznetsov from controlling successfully.
Huia seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Huia managing to control the position.
Huia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Huia trying to control the position.
Kuznetsov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Huia has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kuznetsov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Huia has tightened it up now! Kuznetsov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hone Huia!
Ivan Kuznetsov spoke after the fight, saying 'Grrrmh.. Stu.. Gongrats, you did break me.. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Boone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Archer comes to the cage accompanied by Crysis. Boone has chosen Westside Connection Feat. Knoc-Turn'Al - Lights Out as his entrance music. Tyrone Boone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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196 lbs
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Boone!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boone closes the distance and clinches.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Boone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boone throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boone.
Archer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Archer has him pressed against the cage.
Boone breaks from the clinch.
Archer checks the leg kick.
Boone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boone lands a leg kick that knocks Archer off balance momentarily.
Archer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Boone checks a leg kick.
Archer fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone connects with a leg kick. Archer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boone fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Boone misses.
Boone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Archer.
Tyrone Boone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Archer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boone.
A looping hook to the body misses from Archer. Boone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Archer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Archer looks to land a combination but Boone avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Boone.
Archer throwing a counter right hand but Boone manages to avoid it.
Boone doesn't manage to clinch there - Archer circles away.
Archer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Archer.
Tyrone Boone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boone scoring well with a low kick there.
Boone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Archer, pushing him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Archer.
Archer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Archer is defending well for now.
Archer lands a body punch.
Boone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Boone misses with a knee strike.
Archer takes an elbow to the temple.
Archer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Archer blocks the elbow strike.
Boone trying to land knees to the body.
Archer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Archer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Archer keeps control of Boone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boone prevents a body shot from Archer.
Boone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Good body shot from Archer.
Archer misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Archer.
Archer dodges an elbow strike from Boone.
Boone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boone trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Boone throws an elbow but misses.
Boone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Boone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Archer's face.
Boone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Archer blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boone breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Boone misses
and Archer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boone lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boone feints and then cracks Archer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Archer down.
Archer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Archer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Archer somewhat.
Boone rushes Archer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Archer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boone lands with a kick to the temple. Archer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Boone lands a high kick!
Archer is rocked!
Boone has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Boone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boone moves into the clinch successfully.
Oh Archer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boone tries a knee to the head but Archer blocks it.
Boone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boone throws an elbow but it misses.
Boone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Archer seems to have got his legs back now.
Archer misses with a leg kick.
Archer keeps the fight on the outside.
Archer keeps the fight on the outside.
Archer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Boone throws a leg kick but Archer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boone moves out of range of the leg kick from Archer.
An inside leg kick lands from Boone.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Boone throws a leg kick but Archer checks it.
Boone throws out a leg kick but Archer moves out of range and Boone only half commits.
Boone is looking to slow Archer down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer blocks a leg kick.
Boone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Archer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boone is looking to slow Archer down with leg kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Boone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boone throws a low kick but Archer avoids it.
Archer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boone is out of range.
Boone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Archer.
Archer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Archer lands with a right hand.
Boone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Archer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Archer's calf.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Archer keeps control of Boone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Archer misses with a punch to the body.
Boone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boone throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Archer.
Boone is looking to clinch.
Archer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Boone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Archer's sensitive parts.
Archer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Archer.
Archer avoids the head kick by Boone.
Boone throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Boone finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Boone tries a head kick but it misses.
Boone throws a low kick but Archer moves out of range easily.
Archer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boone avoids a kick to the body.
Boone cracks the inside of Archer's front leg.
Boone lands a high kick!
Boone misses with a kick to the body.
Boone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Archer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Archer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Boone
and Archer counters with a straight right hand.
Boone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boone tries a low kick but Archer avoids it.
Boone throws a leg kick but Archer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Archer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boone moves out of range of the leg kick from Archer.
Boone connects with a solid leg kick.
Tyrone Boone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Archer swats away the attempt to clinch by Boone.
Boone is looking to slow Archer down with leg kicks.
Archer's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Archer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boone as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Boone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Archer scores with a hook to the body. Boone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Archer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Archer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boone.
Archer throws a leg kick which misses Boone's front leg but catches the back leg as Boone tries to avoid it.
Boone misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Archer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boone wants to clinch
and Archer counters with a nice uppercut.
Archer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boone.
Boone knocks Archer to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Archer is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Boone is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Archer is working to get back to half guard.
Archer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Archer tries to get out of the position.
Archer tries to hold on but Boone pushes him away.
Boone tries to control but Archer wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Boone wants to get back to his feet but Archer is holding on tight.
Archer tries to hold on but Boone postures up.
Boone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Archer flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Tyrone Boone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer throwing hammer fists to the chest of Boone. What's that going to do exactly?
Boone stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Boone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Boone lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boone.
Boone lands with a slapping head kick.
Boone is looking to clinch.
Archer misses with a wild body shot.
Boone takes one to the chin there.
We've been told by Archer's head coaches at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boone misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Archer tried to counter with a leg kick but Boone avoided it.
Archer tried to score with a low kick but Boone checks it.
Boone connects with a leg kick. Archer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Archer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Archer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Archer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Archer throws an overhand right that lands on Boone's shoulder, as Boone tries to avoid the shot.
Boone feints a counter leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boone. That's going to slow Archer down.
Boone connects with a leg kick. Archer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Robert Archer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boone wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Boone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boone has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Boone!
Tyrone Boone thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chance Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Oketch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spong kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Cure - A Forest. Vincent Oketch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chance Spong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Oketch!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong misses with a body shot.
Oketch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spong can pounce on him.
Oketch circles away from the clinch attempt
and Oketch counters with a takedown into side control.
Spong is looking to reverse the position.
Oketch advances to full mount.
Oketch avoids the attempt from Spong to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oketch tries to control but Spong wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong is working to get back to half guard.
Oketch cracks Spong with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Spong tries to lock up and control but Oketch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oketch misses with a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oketch is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Spong wants to hold on but Oketch pushes him away.
Spong tries to reverse the position but Oketch maintains control.
Spong gets back to half guard.
Spong is looking for a sweep. Oketch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spong works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Spong controls Oketch momentarily but Oketch frees himself.
Spong is really struggling to control Oketch but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Oketch preventing the sweep.
Oketch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oketch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oketch throws a big right hand that misses.
Spong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oketch manages to get himself to full guard.
Spong scoring with some ground and pound.
Oketch is trying to keep Spong in close.
Oketch has his foot on Spong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spong works his way back into a safe position though.
Spong tries to free his leg and advance position but Oketch is retaining full guard.
Spong stopping the sweep attempt from Oketch.
Spong wants to control from the top but Oketch keeps moving.
Oketch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong landing with the ground and pound.
Spong stopping the sweep attempt from Oketch.
Oketch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Spong throwing shots but Oketch is blocking nicely.
Oketch has hold of Spong's hands but Spong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Spong wants to free his trapped foot but Oketch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nice strikes from Spong there.
Oketch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oketch on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oketch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oketch.
Spong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Spong wants to control from the top but Oketch keeps moving.
Spong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Oketch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oketch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spong.
Oketch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spong defends well.
Spong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vincent Oketch will probably get the nod.
That's time! Spong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Oketch throws a solid leg kick but Spong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Oketch.
Vincent Oketch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spong walks into a left hand.
Oketch misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Spong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spong avoids the body shot from Oketch.
Spong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spong ducks right into an uppercut from Oketch.
Spong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oketch's sensitive parts.
Spong swings for the body but Oketch moves out of range.
Oketch misses with a series of wild punches.
Oketch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spong's waist but Spong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oketch off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Oketch misses.
Spong tries to clinch but Oketch moves out of range.
Spong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oketch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been told by Spong's head coaches at WHATprivate that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Oketch tries a low kick but Spong avoids it.
Spong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oketch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spong's back!
Spong tries to break free.
Oketch looking for the choke from the back.
Oketch avoiding Spong 's attempts to control his hands.
Spong is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Oketch struggling to land strikes to the head as Spong covers up.
Spong covering up well under a series of strikes from Oketch.
Spong just trying to survive but Oketch is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Oketch's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Spong tries to roll but Oketch sticks to his back.
Oketch tries to get the hooks in deep but Spong pushed the leg off.
Oketch punches Spong on the ear.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Spong right now.
Oketch throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Spong tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Spong regains half guard.
Oketch trying to control from half guard but Spong is working away.
Oketch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Spong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oketch scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong gets back to full guard.
Spong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oketch is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oketch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oketch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spong is adopting a defensive guard.
Oketch trying to control but Spong is working from the bottom.
Spong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oketch manages to get himself to full guard.
Oketch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spong forces his way into half guard.
Spong trying to control the action but Oketch is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oketch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Spong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oketch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Oketch trying to control the position from guard on top but Spong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vincent Oketch has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spong is on top in guard.
Oketch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spong advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vincent Oketch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Oketch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spong avoids the body shot from Oketch.
Oketch misses with a kick to the body.
Spong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A bone on bone clash there as Spong blocks the leg kick.
Oketch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spong.
Spong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oketch manages to avoid it.
Spong delivers a nice body kick.
Oketch misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oketch misses the body punch
and Spong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oketch thinking.
Oketch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oketch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oketch scrambles back to his feet.
Spong throws a body punch but Oketch moves out of range.
Spong lands a nice looking body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spong checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
Oketch feints the counter takedown.
Spong lands with a kick to the temple. Oketch shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Oketch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oketch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spong was well out of range. Poor timing from Oketch.
That kick from Spong tenderised Oketch's leg. Oketch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oketch goes for a double leg but Spong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spong continues to drive forward.
Oketch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oketch misses with a wild body shot.
Spong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Oketch sprawls and moves away.
Oketch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spong as he jumps to the side.
Oketch checks a leg kick.
Spong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Oketch has time to react.
Oketch throws a series of punches but Spong avoids them all with ease.
Oketch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chance Spong is winning the standup battle so far.
Spong misses with a straight right.
Oketch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spong has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oketch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spong.
It seemed like Oketch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oketch closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oketch lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oketch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spong's guard.
Spong trying to control but Oketch postures up.
Still in half guard, Oketch seems content to control.
Spong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oketch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oketch's back!
Oketch rolls, trying to escape but Spong keeps control of the position.
Spong lands with a hammerfist to the side of Oketch's head.
Spong is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Oketch. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Oketch tries to roll but Spong sticks to his back.
Spong wants to control but Oketch manages to buck him off and is now in Spong's guard! Nice work there by Oketch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong is trying to control the position but Oketch postures up.
Spong trying to control the position here.
Spong trying to keep a closed guard but Oketch is proving a slippery customer.
Oketch trying to control but Spong is working from the bottom.
Spong looking to control.
Oketch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oketch is stalling in the full guard.
Spong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spong managing to control the position.
Oketch throws a big right hand that misses.
Spong is adopting a defensive guard.
Oketch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oketch throws a big right hand that misses.
Oketch throws a big elbow that misses.
Spong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oketch is one step ahead there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Spong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Chance Spong did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Oketch scores with a decent looking hook.
Spong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Oketch is out of range.
Oketch tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Oketch is just out of range.
Oketch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oketch misses with a wild body shot.
Spong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oketch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
Spong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spong is looking to wear down Oketch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Oketch.
Oketch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Spong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oketch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oketch was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Oketch just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Spong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong misses with a body shot.
Oketch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oketch slips under a jab.
Spong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Oketch is out of range and Spong settles back down.
A jab lands there for Oketch.
Spong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oketch on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Spong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oketch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oketch is looking to improve his position.
Oketch is pressing down on Spong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Spong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oketch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Spong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Oketch's guard.
Oketch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Oketch wants to control but Spong is keeping busy.
Spong working Oketch over with strikes.
Spong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Oketch with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Spong is thwarting Oketch's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Spong.
Oketch is looking to improve his position.
Spong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Spong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong is just content to waste time from the top position. Oketch takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Oketch trying to control the position.
Spong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oketch is keeping the position for now.
Spong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Oketch's guard.
Oketch wants to control but Spong is keeping busy.
Spong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oketch gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oketch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oketch is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Oketch wants to sweep here but Spong controlling him for the moment.
Spong connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oketch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spong.
Spong trying to control the position from guard on top but Oketch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oketch is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oketch tries to free his leg and advance position but Spong is retaining full guard.
Oketch postures up in Spong's guard and throws a big left but Spong blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chance Spong had his way with Vincent Oketch in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Oketch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oketch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oketch throws a big shot that misses.
Oketch shoots in for a takedown but Spong shows good takedown defense.
Spong misses with an uppercut. Oketch saw that one coming.
Spong throws a front kick that sends Oketch stumbling back into the cage.
Oketch shoots in for a takedown but Spong shows good takedown defense.
Chance Spong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Oketch.
Spong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spong.
Spong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oketch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spong counters with a single leg into guard. Oketch didn't expect that.
Oketch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spong is one step ahead there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong looking to pass the guard.
Oketch working a defensive guard here.
Spong with a nice head shot there.
Spong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oketch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oketch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spong trying to control but Oketch is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spong throwing strikes but missing.
Oketch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oketch keeping moving, preventing Spong from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Spong advances position into side control!
Spong grinds an elbow into Oketch's temple.
Oketch is looking to reverse the position.
Spong landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oketch gets back to half guard.
Oketch trying to control but Spong postures up.
Spong is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Oketch reverses the position - he's now on top in Spong's guard.
Spong controls Oketch momentarily but Oketch frees himself.
Oketch passes Spong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Spong is trying is best to control the position here.
Spong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Spong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oketch trying to control the position from guard on top but Spong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spong keeping moving, preventing Oketch from controlling successfully.
Spong pulls Oketch in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oketch wants to control from the top but Spong keeps moving.
Spong has his hands on Oketch's head, controlling the position.
Oketch trying to control but Spong is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chance Spong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spong 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 49:47
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chance Spong!
Chance Spong is the new lightweight champion!
Chance Spong decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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