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LEGACY! 45 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darren Lamb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrique Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamb comes to the cage accompanied by Tea for the Tillerman. Ramos has chosen Sepultura - Nomad as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Lamb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Henrique Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamb cracks Ramos with an open hand slap.
Lamb takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lamb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lamb connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ramos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamb is just out of range.
Lamb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramos throws a lazy body kick
and Ramos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lamb slips a straight right by Ramos.
Lamb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramos.
Ramos stuns Lamb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ramos walks into a straight right hand from Lamb.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramos looks to land a right hand but Lamb moved out of range.
Ramos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lamb swivels and escapes.
Lamb shoots for a takedown but Ramos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ramos misses with a kick to the body.
Ramos throws a lazy head kick
and Lamb counters with a straight right hand.
Ramos thows a leg kick but Lamb checks it
and Lamb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lamb is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lamb loads up on a big right hand but Ramos slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos takes one to the side of the head.
Lamb jabs Ramos right on the nose. Ramos blinks but takes it well.
Lamb takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lamb checks a leg kick.
Ramos tries to land a front kick but Lamb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Ramos looks to move away, Lamb throws a big counter combo but Ramos just gets out of the way.
Lamb lands a nice shot that snaps Ramos's head back.
Lamb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lamb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramos.
Lamb's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ramos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lamb scrambles back to his feet.
Lamb manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ramos on his heels. He'll look to pass Ramos's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramos wants to sweep here but Lamb controlling him for the moment.
Lamb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lamb is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamb stopping the sweep attempt from Ramos.
Lamb is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lamb throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lamb engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ramos has momentary wrist control but Lamb slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lamb escapes and throws Ramos's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ramos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ramos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lamb's best efforts.
Ramos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ramos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lamb's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramos is on top in guard.
Ramos stopping the sweep attempt from Lamb.
Lamb is pulling down on Ramos's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamb preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lamb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramos cracks Lamb with a solid left hand.
Lamb keeping moving, preventing Ramos from controlling successfully.
Lamb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramos wants to control from the top but Lamb keeps moving.
Ramos won't allow Lamb to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ramos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lamb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lamb is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ramos defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Lamb dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lamb comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A lazy body kick from Ramos
and Lamb counters with a nice body shot.
Lamb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darren Lamb is winning the standup battle so far.
Lamb checks a leg kick nicely.
Lamb swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lamb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lamb misses with a looping right.
Lamb looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramos is just out of range.
Lamb avoids the body shot from Ramos.
Ramos defending well as Lamb loads up on a big left hand.
Ramos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ramos's hands.
Ramos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lamb misses the jab.
A low kick from Ramos is predictable there
and Lamb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab by Lamb.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ramos misses with a body kick.
Ramos connects with a body shot.
Ramos punishes Lamb's body with a nice straight punch.
Lamb looks to land a left hand but Ramos moved out of range nicely.
Ramos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamb.
Ramos looks to land a body kick but Lamb moved away.
Lamb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lamb moves out of range of the body kick from Ramos.
Ramos missing with a left hand there. Lamb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramos moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lamb defends it well.
Lamb tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramos swivels and escapes.
Lamb takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ramos takes one to the chin there.
Ramos misses with a takedown attempt
and Lamb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lamb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamb scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramos misses with a low kick.
Lamb is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Lamb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ramos is looking to slow Lamb down with leg kicks.
Ramos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lamb rather than just go for the knockout.
A shot to the liver by Lamb. Beautiful body shot.
Lamb moves out of range as Ramos throws a body kick.
Ramos misses with a low kick.
Ramos throws a head kick but Lamb moves out of range.
Lamb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lamb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramos.
A quick step to the side and Lamb tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lamb is fending him off so far but Ramos persists. Nope, Lamb circles away and we're back to standing.
Lamb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramos.
Ramos throws out a loose jab but Lamb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lamb was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamb.
Lamb lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Lamb.
Ramos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ramos is rocked!
Lamb moves out of range of the body kick.
Lamb connects with a body shot that sends Ramos's belly button to the back.
Ramos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lamb.
Lamb is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lamb looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramos is just out of range.
Lamb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lamb lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circling - Lamb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramos throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lamb counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamb misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lamb.
Ramos is still on wobbly legs! Can Lamb finish him?
Ramos avoids the body shot from Lamb.
Ramos seems to have recovered his senses.
Decent striking displayed by Lamb there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamb throws a hook but Ramos blocks it.
Ramos moves out of range of the strikes.
Lamb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramos can do to turn this around?
Ramos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lamb manages to avoid it.
It looked like Lamb was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ramos.
Ramos is looking to clinch but Lamb is avoiding it.
Lamb scores with a jab to the body.
Ramos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lamb counters with a left to the body.
Darren Lamb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henrique Ramos.
Ramos throws a front kick aimed at Lamb's knee but Lamb avoids it well.
Ramos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramos misses with a lunging right hand
and Lamb counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lamb.
Lamb with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lamb is looking for a sweep. Ramos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramos passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Lamb dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ramos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lamb avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lamb throws a hook but Ramos avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Lamb.
Lamb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramos moves away.
And Ramos tries to counter it with a takedown but Lamb pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lamb drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lamb working the ground and pound.
Ramos tries to improve position but can't.
Ramos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lamb's best efforts.
Ramos is looking to control Lamb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramos avoid being mounted?
Ramos tries to get to full guard but Lamb has control of the leg.
Lamb missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb trying to control the pace.
Ramos is looking to improve his position.
Lamb wants to take a breather but Ramos is having none of it.
Lamb prevents Ramos from improving his position.
Ramos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lamb's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lamb's back!
Ramos tries to get the hooks in deep but Lamb pushed the leg off.
Ramos is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Ramos gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Ramos gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Ramos apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Lamb scores with a jab to the jaw.
Henrique Ramos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamb jabs Ramos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lamb cracks Ramos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ramos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ramos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lamb misses with a body shot.
Lamb ducks under a wild hook from Ramos.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ramos.
Ramos avoids the body shot from Lamb.
Ramos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ramos tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramos staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Lamb misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamb misses the target.
Ramos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lamb throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lamb wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lamb connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ramos momentarily.
Ramos looks for the body kick but Lamb saw that one coming.
Ramos is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ramos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lamb throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ramos was covering up waiting for the punch and Lamb finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lamb lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ramos controls Lamb momentarily but Lamb frees himself.
Lamb trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamb sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ramos is looking to sweep but instead, Lamb has passed into half guard.
Lamb looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamb working the head and body with strikes.
Ramos taking some punishment here, with Lamb in his half guard.
Ramos is not content to let Lamb control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ramos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lamb content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ramos looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramos, not yet.
Ramos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lamb postures up and lands a big shot to Ramos's brow.
Lamb trying to control but Ramos is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Lamb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lamb has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Lamb!
Darren Lamb thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terry Akki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terry Akki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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Decent wrestler
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Akki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, John Brown!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Akki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Brown backs away, Akki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akki.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Akki.
Akki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akki throws a lazy head kick
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Akki misses with a low kick as Brown jumps back.
Akki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brown checks it well.
Brown scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Akki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown thows a huge punch but Akki dodges it nicely.
Brown landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Akki is trying to stand back up but Brown is controlling him
Brown working Akki over with strikes.
Akki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Akki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Akki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brown slips a nice elbow through Akki's hands, connecting with Akki's forehead.
Akki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Akki tries to get out of the position.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Akki defending well though.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Akki defending well though.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akki wants to get back to his feet.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Akki defending well though.
Akki looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown wants to take a breather but Akki is having none of it.
Akki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Akki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brown is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Akki!
Akki is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown working Akki over with strikes here.
Brown with the ground and pound from mount.
Brown lands a heavy elbow.
Brown landing punches.
Brown landing shots from mount.
Brown cracks Akki with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Akki is rocked!
Brown unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Akki wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Brown celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Brown!
John Brown seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yong Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grey Worm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wright comes to the cage accompanied by Neon Indian - Slumlord. Worm has chosen Der Kaptain as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Yong Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Grey Worm!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright throws out a loose jab but Worm uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Wright has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Worm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Worm or perhaps it was just good defense by Wright, which made it look bad.
Wright throws a jab when Worm was well out of range.
Wright scores with a sloppy right hand. Worm should have avoided that one.
Wright scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Worm throws a counter combo.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Worm moves out of range of the strikes.
Worm appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wright lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright connects with a nice looking jab.
Wright closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Worm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wright throws a right hand that misses
and Worm counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Worm defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worm fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wright tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Worm manages to circle out of the way.
Worm slips under a jab from Wright.
Wright is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wright has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Worm.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
Worm goes for a takedown attempt but Wright pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yong Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grey Worm.
Wright keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wright.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on Worm's shoulder, as Worm tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Worm tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Worm.
Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Worm.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
Wright working aggressively here.
Worm tries for a takedown but Wright manages to get underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Worm takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No luck for Worm with that takedown attempt.
Worm looks for a takedown but Wright sprawls well.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Wright.
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
and Worm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Worm tries to bum rush Wright with a series of wild strikes but Wright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wright swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wright fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Worm.
Worm let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yong Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Worm circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Wright misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worm feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright is trying to keep Worm in close.
Wright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wright trying to keep a closed guard but Worm is proving a slippery customer.
Worm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Worm tries to stand but Wright is controlling from the bottom.
Worm passes into half guard.
Wright trying to control but Worm postures up.
Wright keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wright is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yong Wright dominated that round.
That's time! Wright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wright throws a lazy right hand but Worm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Worm scores with a takedown into Wright's guard.
Worm wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Wright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wright looking to control.
Wright keeping full guard, as Worm tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worm tries to stand but Wright is controlling from the bottom.
Wright controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Worm from controlling successfully.
Wright wants to sweep here but Worm controlling him for the moment.
Worm scoring with some ground and pound.
Wright trying to control the position.
Worm is looking to stand up but Wright won't let him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wright missing with a left hand there. Worm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Worm throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wright tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Worm is in Wright's guard.
Wright trying to control the position.
Worm with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worm wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Wright controls Worm momentarily but Worm frees himself.
Worm won't allow Wright to sweep him here.
Wright looking to control but Worm passes into half guard.
Worm is thwarting Wright's attempts to control the position.
Wright controlling the position for now.
Wright is defending against the submission attempts here by Worm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worm tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wright knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wright moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grey Worm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Worm passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Worm has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Wright is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Worm yanks on the arm and Wright is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Worm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Grey Worm!
A relieved looking Grey Worm 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Jon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Nicholson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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33
157 lbs
19 - 14 - 0 |
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24
158 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duncan Jon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jared Nicholson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicholson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicholson defending well as Jon loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nicholson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jon throws a looping overhand right but Nicholson ducks down to avoid it.
Jon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jon misses with a few strikes there.
Jon scores with a nice strike.
Nicholson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jon tries to bum rush Nicholson with a series of wild strikes but Nicholson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nicholson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jon.
Jon looks to land a left hand but Nicholson moved out of range nicely.
Nicholson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nicholson prevents Jon from breaking the clinch.
Nicholson has a couple of punches blocked by Jon.
Jon is trying to break the clinch but Nicholson has him pressed against the cage.
Nicholson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nicholson misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Jon fails to land.
Jon is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nicholson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nicholson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nicholson keeps control of Jon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jon breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jon throws the left hand but Nicholson avoids the punch easily.
Nicholson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jon throws out the jab.
Jon connects with a jab.
Nicholson moves away from the strike by Jon.
Nicholson misses with a hook. Jon ducked under it nicely.
Jon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nicholson lands a right hook to the body.
No joy there for Jon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nicholson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jon.
Nicholson throws out a counter right but Jon avoids it with no problem.
Jon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nicholson throws a series of strikes that have Jon backpedaling.
It looks like Duncan Jon has been cut.
Nicholson dodges the punch combination from Jon.
A jab from Nicholson finds it's way through Jon's defenses.
Jon throws a right and a left that Nicholson avoids nicely.
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!
A big left from Jon misses.
Nicholson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nicholson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicholson lands a lovely overhand right.
Nicholson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nicholsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good leg kick by Nicholson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jared Nicholson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicholson thuds a left hand into Jon's body.
Nicholson lands with a right hand.
Nicholson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jon drops his hands momentarily and Nicholson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jon misses the jab.
Nicholson tries to clinch but Jon moves away
letting Jon counter with a right hand.
Nicholson moves away from the strike by Jon.
Nicholson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jon misses the shot to the body.
Jon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicholson scores with a shot to the body.
Jon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicholson manages to avoid it.
Nicholson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nicholson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nicholson misses the jab.
Jon throws a looping overhand right but Nicholson ducks down to avoid it.
Nicholson looks to land a right hand but Jon moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nicholson.
Nicholson blocks a jab.
Jon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nicholson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nicholson slips a straight right by Jon.
Jon looks to throw the jab but Nicholson is out of range.
Jon misses the jab.
Nicholson lands with a straight right. Jon didn't see that one coming.
Nicholson throws a leg kick which misses Jon's front leg but catches the back leg as Jon tries to avoid it.
Nicholson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nicholson swinging wildly here.
Jon scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jon misses with a shot to the body
and Jon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nicholson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicholson gets a clinch.
Nicholson lands an elbow inside.
Nicholson lands a damaging elbow.
Jon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nicholson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicholson prevents Jon from breaking the clinch.
Nicholson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nicholson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Nicholson on the inside.
Jon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jon blocks a body shot from Nicholson.
Nicholson misses with a punch to the body.
Nicholson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nicholson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jon working hard to break the clinch.
Nicholson lands a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nicholson throws an elbow but misses.
Nicholson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jon's efforts to push away.
Jon takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Nicholson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duncan Jon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nicholson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nicholson lands with an uppercut that bounces Jon off the cage and back into range.
Nicholson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nicholson misses the shot to the body.
Jon takes a swing at Nicholson's ribcage but misses.
Jon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nicholson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jon eats them both and turns towards Nicholson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Duncan Jon's cut is getting worse.
Nicholson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nicholson can pounce on him.
Jon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nicholson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jon misses with a body shot
letting Nicholson counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicholson slips a jab and a cross from Jon.
Jon walks into a straight right hand from Nicholson.
Jon misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nicholson.
Good leg kick by Nicholson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nicholson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nicholson throws a head kick that misses
and Jon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nicholson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jon tries to move into range but Nicholson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nicholson closes the distance and clinches.
Nicholson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jared Nicholson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jon throws a head punch that misses.
Nicholson misses with an elbow strike.
Jon scores with a shoulder strike.
Nicholson misses with an elbow over the top.
Jon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jon wants to break free but Nicholson has control.
Nicholson lands an elbow inside.
Nicholson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jon lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicholson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jon's defenses.
Duncan Jon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nicholson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jon tries to break the clinch but Nicholson is controlling the position.
Jon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nicholson throws an elbow but misses.
Jon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nicholson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nicholson.
Jon just misses with a punch to the body.
Jon lands with a straight right. Nicholson didn't see that one coming.
Nicholson throws out a loose jab but Jon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Nicholson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicholson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nicholson ducks under a wild hook from Jon.
Nicholson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Nicholson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nicholson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nicholson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jon.
Nicholson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Jon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicholson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicholson lands a body shot.
Nicholson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicholson misses the shot to the body.
Nicholson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jon.
Jon drops his hands momentarily and Nicholson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jon throws a jab but it's blocked by Nicholson.
Nicholson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nicholson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jon misses with a double jab.
Jon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicholson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nicholson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jon has time to react.
Jeez, Duncan Jon's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nicholson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jon momentarily.
Jon is rocked!
Jon takes one to the chin there.
Oh Jon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nicholson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Jon to the canvas! Jon doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Nicholson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jared Nicholson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jared Nicholson made sure he mentioned GREEN!160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Police Officer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao De Santo Cristo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Santo Cristo has chosen Que país é esse? as his entrance music. Police Officer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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25
167 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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26
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Police Officer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao De Santo Cristo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Officer doesn't manage to clinch there - De Santo Cristo circles away.
Officer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Officer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Officer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Santo Cristo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Officer can't fight it off and eventually De Santo Cristo manages to take the fight to the floor. Officer looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Officer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Santo Cristo defends well.
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Officer is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo passes into half guard.
Officer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Officer moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Officer is looking for a triangle but De Santo Cristo pushes his legs off easily.
De Santo Cristo trying to control the position from guard on top but Officer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Officer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
De Santo Cristo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Officer is keeping the position for now.
Officer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Santo Cristo trying to control but Officer is working from the bottom.
Officer looking for subs off his back but De Santo Cristo has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Santo Cristo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Officer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Officer looking for a kimura from the bottom but De Santo Cristo passes into side control!
De Santo Cristo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De Santo Cristo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Officer is looking to reverse the position.
De Santo Cristo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Officer prevents De Santo Cristo from moving into mount.
De Santo Cristo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Officer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from De Santo Cristo.
Officer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but De Santo Cristo scores with a couple of nice shots.
De Santo Cristo wants to control but Officer is keeping him busy.
De Santo Cristo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Officer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo is looking to take a break and control but Officer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Officer is looking to control De Santo Cristo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Officer avoid being mounted?
De Santo Cristo trying to mount his opponent but Officer defends it.
Officer has hold of De Santo Cristo's hands but De Santo Cristo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Officer trying to control but De Santo Cristo postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Santo Cristo moves into full mount! Officer won't be happy about that!
Officer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Officer is working hard here to advance position.
De Santo Cristo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
De Santo Cristo looking to control but Officer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Officer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Officer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao De Santo Cristo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
De Santo Cristo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Officer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Officer closes the distance but De Santo Cristo moves to the side
and De Santo Cristo counters with a leg kick.
Officer fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Santo Cristo avoids the body shot from Officer.
Officer throws a nice looking combination but De Santo Cristo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Officer gets a clinch.
Officer misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Officer.
Officer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Officer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Santo Cristo tightens his grip and picks Officer up, before dumping him to the ground. Officer manages to land in guard.
De Santo Cristo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Officer's guard.
De Santo Cristo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Officer gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Officer keeping moving, preventing De Santo Cristo from controlling successfully.
Officer trying to keep a closed guard but De Santo Cristo is proving a slippery customer.
Officer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De Santo Cristo controls the pace.
Officer looking for subs off his back but De Santo Cristo has passed one foot through into half guard.
De Santo Cristo prevents Officer from improving his position.
De Santo Cristo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Officer is just riding it out for now. De Santo Cristo eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Officer is pressing down on De Santo Cristo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Officer looking to control.
Officer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De Santo Cristo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
De Santo Cristo controlling the position from side mount.
De Santo Cristo tries to move to mount but Officer blocks the move with his legs.
Officer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Officer is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Canadian Dragon MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
De Santo Cristo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Santo Cristo working Officer over with strikes.
Officer is trying to control but can't.
De Santo Cristo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from De Santo Cristo there.
Officer tries to roll over but De Santo Cristo keeps him under control.
De Santo Cristo lands with a punch from half guard.
Officer works his way to full guard. Good work.
De Santo Cristo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Officer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Officer working for a triangle but De Santo Cristo defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo postures up and lands a big shot to Officer's brow.
De Santo Cristo wants to pass the guard but Officer is keeping the position.
De Santo Cristo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
De Santo Cristo stands up over Officer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Officer keeping moving, preventing De Santo Cristo from controlling successfully.
Officer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Santo Cristo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Officer 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao De Santo Cristo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
De Santo Cristo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Officer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Santo Cristo connects with a solid leg kick.
Officer moves into the clinch.
Officer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Officer throws a punch but it's blocked by De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Officer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from De Santo Cristo.
A head punch on the inside from Officer fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santo Cristo tries to work over Officer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Santo Cristo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Officer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Officer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Officer misses with the head strike.
De Santo Cristo lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Officer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Santo Cristo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Officer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if De Santo Cristo can turn it around.
Officer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Police Officer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Officer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Officer blocking some punches.
Officer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Officer.
Officer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Santo Cristo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Santo Cristo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Santo Cristo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Officer backwards.
De Santo Cristo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Officer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Officer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Officer swings wildly with an uppercut but De Santo Cristo uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Santo Cristo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Officer misses with the head strike.
Officer misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Officer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Officer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for De Santo Cristo.
Officer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo has a couple of punches blocked by Officer.
De Santo Cristo is working for takedown but Officer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Police Officer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao De Santo Cristo.
De Santo Cristo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Santo Cristo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Officer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Officer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Santo Cristo.
Officer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Santo Cristo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Officer's elbow.
De Santo Cristo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
De Santo Cristo wants to take a breather but Officer is having none of it.
Police Officer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Santo Cristo trying to pass the guard but Officer defending well.
De Santo Cristo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Santo Cristo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Officer sees it coming and defends easily.
De Santo Cristo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Officer keeps working.
Officer looking for submissions off his back.
De Santo Cristo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Officer is just riding it out for now. De Santo Cristo eventually gives up the hold.
De Santo Cristo winds up and cracks Officer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
De Santo Cristo is trying to control the action in half guard but Officer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Officer gets full guard.
Officer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Santo Cristo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Santo Cristo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Santo Cristo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Officer has his foot on De Santo Cristo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Santo Cristo works his way back into a safe position though.
Officer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Joao De Santo Cristo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Officer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Santo Cristo wants to pass the guard but Officer is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao De Santo Cristo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Santo Cristo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao De Santo Cristo!
An out of breath Joao De Santo Cristo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hennan Hoyce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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290 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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World class 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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodney Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hennan Hoyce!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia scores with the left hand. Hoyce knows he should have avoided that one.
Garcia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Garcia.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoyce.
A big right from Garcia misses.
Hoyce throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garcia takes a swing at Hoyce's ribcage but misses.
Garcia misses with a looping right.
Hoyce takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hoyce checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hoyce throws a fast counter high kick but Garcia manages to duck under it in time.
Good shot there by Hoyce.
Hoyce moves out of range as Garcia throws a body kick.
Garcia throws a front kick aimed at Hoyce's knee but Hoyce avoids it well.
Garcia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hoyce throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoyce uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Hoyce throws a series of punches but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia misses with a hook
and Hoyce counters with a straight right hand.
Garcia lands a jab-cross combination.
Garcia punishes Hoyce's body with a nice straight punch.
Hennan Hoyce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoyce connects with a leg kick. Garcia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid body kick from Garcia.
Hoyce tries to bum rush Garcia with a series of wild strikes but Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garcia closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Hoyce misses its intended target.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Hoyce saw that one coming.
Hoyce pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garcia throws a push kick but Hoyce slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Garcia.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Hoyce's head but Hoyce sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garcia lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Garcia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garcia cracks a nice hook into Hoyce's ribs.
Garcia scores with a hook.
Garcia throws a body punch but Hoyce moves out of range.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches.
Garcia tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hoyce tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garcia.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Garcia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyce is trying to stall.
Garcia scores with a hook to the body.
Hoyce tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Garcia.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
Garcia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hoyce looks winded!
Garcia struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoyce controls his hands.
Garcia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia lands with a light punch inside.
Garcia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoyce prevents it.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hoyce's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garcia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garcia misses with a punch to the body.
Hoyce blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoyce tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia's elbow.
Garcia is trying to drag Hoyce to the mat but Hoyce just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoyce misses with a body punch.
Hoyce blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Garcia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoyce backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garcia.
Hoyce is rocked!
Garcia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoyce is still on wobbly legs! Can Garcia finish him?
Garcia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoyce seems to have recovered his senses.
Garcia lands a big right hand that sends Hoyce to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Hoyce!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Garcia 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.
Hoyce uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Hoyce thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoyce looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoyce is just out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Garcia - that will leave a mark!
Hoyce throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hoyce takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garcia drops his shoulder and cracks Hoyce with a huge uppercut! Hoyce goes down! Can Garcia finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia is pushing down on Hoyce's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hoyce is fighting to maintain full guard but Garcia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hoyce is looking to improve his position.
Garcia is working for a kimura but Hoyce is defending it quite comfortably.
Hoyce is defending against the submission attempts here by Garcia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoyce can do to turn this around?
Garcia sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garcia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hoyce does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garcia wants to work for an arm triangle but Hoyce is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hoyce is staying active underneath Garcia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hoyce has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garcia is working away from the top position though.
Garcia wants to control but Hoyce is keeping him busy.
Garcia works his way into full mount!
Hoyce wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hoyce is now in Garcia's guard. A big mistake from Garcia there, giving up the dominant position!
Hoyce throws an elbow that misses. Garcia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hoyce's guard. Nice move by Garcia!
Garcia sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Garcia passes into half guard.
Garcia trying to control from half guard but Hoyce is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hoyce is just riding it out for now. Garcia eventually gives up the hold.
Well, if Garcia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Garcia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoyce is not content to let Garcia control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Garcia dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Garcia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Hoyce throws out a counter right but Garcia avoids it with no problem.
Hoyce just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoyce blocks the body kick.
Garcia throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hoyce ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoyce! But no joy.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Hoyce.
Hoyce looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Garcia.
Hoyce gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garcia.
Hoyce darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura but Hoyce is defending well.
Garcia is looking for a kimura but Hoyce is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Garcia to get the leverage.
Garcia seems to be working for a kimura but Hoyce defends the submission attempt.
Garcia wants to take a breather but Hoyce is having none of it.
Garcia wants to work for an arm triangle but Hoyce is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Garcia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hoyce doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Garcia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia trying to control from half guard but Hoyce is working away.
Garcia is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Garcia throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hoyce because Garcia loaded up on that one.
Garcia controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyce keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Garcia looking for a guillotine from mount but Hoyce is having none of it.
Garcia controlling the pace for now.
Hoyce tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garcia controlling from mount.
Hoyce slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hennan Hoyce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoyce wants to get back to his feet.
Garcia trying to control the pace.
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hoyce has managed to free his arm - good work.
Garcia is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoyce tries to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodney Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garcia has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Garcia!
Rodney Garcia 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between George Pedro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jericho Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that George Pedro has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily George Pedro seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Pedro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jericho Hill!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jericho Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pedro misses with a wild combination.
Hill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pedro working aggressively here.
Hill tries a body shot but Pedro blocks it.
Pedro has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hill is trying to keep an underhook but Pedro manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Pedro prevents Hill from improving his position.
Pedro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pedro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pedro 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.
Pedro thows a huge punch but Hill dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pedro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hill is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pedro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pedro's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pedro covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Hill lands punches and elbows.
Pedro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pedro's coaches at Brazilian Elite Team have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hill stalling.
Hill missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hill seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pedro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hill.
Pedro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hill.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pedro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedro wants to control but Hill is keeping busy.
Hill is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pedro sees it coming and defends easily.
Hill trying to mount his opponent but Pedro defends it.
Pedro is controlling Hill's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Pedro wants to control but Hill is keeping busy.
Hill is trying to control. Pedro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hill throws a strike but Pedro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pedro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hill won't allow Pedro to sweep him here.
Hill postures up.
Hill is fighting to break Pedro's control of his arms but Pedro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pedro keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hill tries a head kick but it misses.
Pedro moves out of range of the body kick from Hill.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hill.
Hill tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedro throws a nice head kick!
Pedro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hill checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It appears Pedro was looking to counter with a kick there.
Pedro moves out of range of the leg kick from Hill.
A jab lands there for Pedro.
Pedro throws a head kick that misses.
Hill lunges at Pedro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pedro's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill pushes Pedro up against the cage in a clinch.
Pedro blocks an uppercut.
Hill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hill works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Pedro.
Pedro is trying to trip Hill. He has hold of a leg but Hill is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pedro persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Pedro with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jericho Hill will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hill connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pedro's hands.
Hill attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pedro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hill missing with a left hand there. Pedro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pedro throws a body shot but no joy.
Pedro blocks a head kick by Hill.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hill.
Hill moves out of range as Pedro throws a body kick.
Hill swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hill throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pedro throws a series of punches but Hill avoids them all with ease.
Jericho Hill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hill misses with a kick to the body
and Pedro counters with a shoot takedown. Hill fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pedro stopping the sweep attempt from Hill.
Pedro trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill controlling the position.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pedro is one step ahead there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pedro lands a couple of elbows.
Hill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pedro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pedro tries to free his leg and advance position but Hill is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pedro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hill is trying to control Pedro's posture but Pedro avoids it.
Pedro working the head and body with strikes.
Hill is not content to let Pedro control the position.
Pedro postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill is trying to get back to half guard.
Hill managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pedro.
Hill gets back to half guard.
Pedro prevents Hill from improving his position.
Pedro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pedro trying to control from half guard but Hill is working away.
Hill avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pedro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pedro prevents Hill from improving his position.
Hill on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
George Pedro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hill controlling the position for now.
Hill wants to get back to full guard.
Pedro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hill wants to improve his position but Pedro is controlling well.
Hill gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pedro throwing strikes from guard but Hill blocks nicely.
Pedro throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Pedro dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pedro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pedro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pedro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pedro is looking to land body kicks.
Pedro connects with a body shot that sends Hill's belly button to the back.
Pedro moves away from the strike by Hill.
A jab from Hill does it's job there.
Hill fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pedro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hill connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pedro scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill misses with a body shot.
Pedro fails with a takedown attempt.
Pedro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pedro.
Hill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hill misses with some punches.
Pedro gets through Hill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hill lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Pedro.
Hill is trying to break the clinch but Pedro is controlling him.
Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Hill controls the action.
Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pedro lands a right hand.
Hill working aggressively here.
Pedro blocks an uppercut.
Hill throws a head punch that misses.
Pedro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hill moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Pedro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Hill controls his hands.
Jericho Hill seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pedro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pedro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hill is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Pedro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hill.
Hill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hill has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pedro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hill can turn it around.
Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Pedro tries to score a body lock takedown but Hill shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Hill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pedro is trying to force a seperation but Hill has the dominant position.
Hill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hill throws a wild body kick that Pedro sees coming a mile off.
Hill lands a right hook to the body.
Hill throws a sloppy head kick and Pedro moves out of range easily.
Jericho Hill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pedro blocks a jab.
Pedro feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pedro's head backwards.
Pedro throws a head kick that misses.
Pedro takes one to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hill.
Hill works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pedro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pedro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hill manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hill is on top in guard.
Hill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pedro keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pedro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hill defends it easily.
Hill not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Pedro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pedro keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass.
Pedro wants to sweep here but Hill controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jericho Hill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hill 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Constantine Kermit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Culver Crimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Constantine Kermit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Culver Crimson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crimson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kermit counters with a straight right hand.
Kermit throws a front kick that sends Crimson stumbling back into the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kermit.
Kermit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kermit on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Crimson scores with a body shot.
Crimson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kermit misses with a body shot.
Jab from Crimson.
Kermit moves out of range of the strikes.
Kermit is looking to counter punch.
Crimson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Culver Crimson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crimson. That's going to slow Kermit down.
Crimson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kermit lands a nice looking body kick.
Kermit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kermit lands with a good body shot.
Crimson throws a front kick aimed at Kermit's knee but Kermit avoids it well.
And Kermit counters with a quick kick to the body but Crimson blocks it.
Kermit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crimson looks winded!
A jab from Crimson misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crimson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kermit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crimson in his tracks.
It looks like Culver Crimson has been cut.
Kermit takes a swing at Crimson's ribcage but misses.
Crimson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kermit swings widly with a right hand
and Crimson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kermit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crimson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kermit.
Crimson slips a jab from Kermit.
Crimson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kermit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crimson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kermit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crimson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kermit. That one must have hurt.
Kermit feints a jab and as Crimson dips his head, Kermit unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Crimson right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Crimson falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Kermit smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Constantine Kermit!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Oketch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Da Skrumbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skrumbo has chosen It's a fight!! as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Oketch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Da Skrumbo !
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skrumbo is looking to score with low kicks.
Oketch throws an overhand right that lands on Skrumbo 's shoulder, as Skrumbo tries to avoid the shot.
Oketch throws a big shot that misses.
Skrumbo is looking to chop away at Oketch's legs.
A big right from Oketch misses.
Oketch misses with a lunging right hand
and Skrumbo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Skrumbo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Skrumbo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Oketch is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Oketch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oketch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Oketch pushes Skrumbo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oketch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Skrumbo tries to throw a body punch but Oketch avoids it by throwing Skrumbo back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Skrumbo as the two fighters clinch.
Skrumbo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skrumbo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skrumbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrumbo blocking some punches.
Oketch lands a shot to the body.
Skrumbo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oketch backwards.
Skrumbo 's coach down at Canadian Dragon MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Skrumbo 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Skrumbo is trying to break the clinch but Oketch has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Oketch throws an elbow but misses.
Oketch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Oketch.
Skrumbo tries a body shot but Oketch blocks it.
Skrumbo misses with a punch on the inside.
Skrumbo scores with a shot to the side of Oketch's head.
Oketch lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skrumbo .
Skrumbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oketch's elbow.
Skrumbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skrumbo blocking some punches.
Skrumbo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Oketch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Oketch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Skrumbo 's brow.
Oketch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oketch working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oketch lands a hook that snaps the head of Skrumbo backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skrumbo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oketch backwards.
Skrumbo misses with a body punch.
Oketch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skrumbo tries to work over Oketch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skrumbo .
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Skrumbo as Oketch tries to tie him up.
Oketch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oketch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oketch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skrumbo blocks it with crossed arms.
Skrumbo lands with a short shot to the head.
Skrumbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Skrumbo fails to land.
Skrumbo wants to get back to striking at distance but Oketch won't allow it.
Skrumbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oketch swings wildly with an uppercut but Skrumbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oketch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo misses with a punch on the inside.
Oketch lands with a right to the head.
Skrumbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Oketch.
Oketch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skrumbo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Skrumbo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skrumbo blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Skrumbo on the inside.
Skrumbo lands a hook that snaps the head of Oketch backwards.
Skrumbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oketch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oketch blocks a body shot from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo digs a right hand underneath Oketch's ribcage. Oketch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skrumbo tries to work over Oketch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skrumbo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oketch backwards.
Skrumbo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oketch backwards.
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!
Oketch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Skrumbo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Oketch lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skrumbo throws a head punch that misses.
Oketch missing with knees to the body.
Skrumbo managing to block the knees to the body from Oketch.
Skrumbo tries to throw a body punch but Oketch avoids it by throwing Skrumbo back against the cage.
Oketch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skrumbo lands an uppercut.
Skrumbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oketch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skrumbo working aggressively here.
Skrumbo throws a head punch that misses.
Oketch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Skrumbo fails to land.
Skrumbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Oketch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oketch misses with the head strike.
Oketch blocks a body shot from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Oketch.
Oketch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Da Skrumbo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Oketch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Skrumbo misses with an uppercut.
Oketch drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skrumbo sprawls and moves away.
Skrumbo scores with a nice strike.
A telegraphed right hand from Skrumbo misses the target.
Vincent Oketch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skrumbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Oketch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Skrumbo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big left from Oketch misses.
Skrumbo throws the left hand but Oketch avoids the punch easily.
Oketch throws a jab but it's blocked by Skrumbo .
Skrumbo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Skrumbo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Oketch.
Skrumbo misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oketch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oketch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That kick from Skrumbo tenderised Oketch's leg. Oketch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oketch misses the shot to the body.
Skrumbo looks to throw the jab but Oketch is out of range.
Skrumbo gets caught flat footed, as Oketch shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrumbo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Skrumbo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oketch is controlling him.
Skrumbo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Skrumbo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Oketch presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Oketch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skrumbo avoiding damage as Oketch throws knees to the body.
Oketch tries for a takedown but Skrumbo manages to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skrumbo .
Oketch tries for a takedown. No joy.
Skrumbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Oketch.
Oketch tries to pull guard but Skrumbo won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Oketch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skrumbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Skrumbo fails to land.
Skrumbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oketch is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Skrumbo 's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Oketch can't find room to land a body shot as Skrumbo controls the action.
Oketch throws a punch but it's blocked by Skrumbo .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oketch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oketch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oketch lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Oketch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skrumbo misses with a body punch.
Oketch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oketch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skrumbo backwards.
Skrumbo is rocked!
Skrumbo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oketch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Oketch.
Skrumbo is still on wobbly legs! Can Oketch finish him?
Oketch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Oketch has Skrumbo pushed against the cage.
Skrumbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Oketch controls his hands.
Oketch gets through Skrumbo 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skrumbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Oketch controls his hands.
Oketch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Oketch.
Oketch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skrumbo 's elbow.
Skrumbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skrumbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skrumbo 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skrumbo is trying to break the clinch but Oketch is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oketch.
Oketch working aggressively here.
Skrumbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skrumbo .
A head punch on the inside from Oketch fails to land.
Skrumbo misses with a punch to the body.
Skrumbo seems to have recovered his senses.
Oketch blocks an uppercut.
Oketch blocks an uppercut.
Oketch gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Skrumbo regains guard.
Oketch prevents Skrumbo from getting back to his feet.
Skrumbo pushes Oketch off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A big left from Oketch misses.
Nice shot lands for Skrumbo .
Skrumbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oketch manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skrumbo with a hook.
Skrumbo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oketch counters with a left and a right that stings Skrumbo .
Skrumbo takes a swing at Oketch's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oketch. Skrumbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skrumbo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Skrumbo throws a hook but Oketch avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skrumbo . Oketch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oketch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Skrumbo drops his hands momentarily and Oketch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Oketch.
Skrumbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Da Skrumbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oketch ducks under a wild hook from Skrumbo .
Oketch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Skrumbo needs to keep his hands up - Oketch had a free shot at his head there.
Oketch tries to move into range but Skrumbo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Oketch.
Oketch is looking to chop away at Skrumbo 's legs.
Skrumbo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Skrumbo stuns Oketch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vincent Oketch will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Oketch counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Oketch.
Oketch tries a knee to the head but Skrumbo blocks it.
Skrumbo throws a head punch that misses.
Oketch lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Skrumbo fails to land.
Oketch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skrumbo throws a head punch that misses.
Oketch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skrumbo 's elbow.
Oketch crunches a lovely knee into Skrumbo 's ribcage.
Skrumbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Skrumbo scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oketch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skrumbo is defending well for now.
Oketch trying to land knees to the body.
Skrumbo has a couple of punches blocked by Oketch.
Oketch misses with a body punch.
Oketch is working for takedown but Skrumbo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vincent Oketch has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Skrumbo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrumbo swings wildly with an uppercut but Oketch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oketch is pushing Skrumbo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Skrumbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oketch blocking some punches.
Skrumbo tries to throw a body punch but Oketch avoids it by throwing Skrumbo back against the cage.
Skrumbo misses with the head strike.
Oketch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skrumbo breaks from the clinch.
Skrumbo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oketch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skrumbo .
Oketch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oketch connects with a right hand. Skrumbo shakes it off.
Skrumbo throws a leg kick that misses.
Oketch throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oketch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skrumbo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oketch.
Oketch swings for the body but Skrumbo moves out of range.
Oketch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Skrumbo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Oketch misses with a lunging right hand
and Skrumbo counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oketch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skrumbo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Oketch on the side of the head.
Da Skrumbo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skrumbo looks to land a right hand but Oketch moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Oketch.
Skrumbo staying out of range there.
Skrumbo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oketch throws a jab when Skrumbo was well out of range.
Skrumbo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oketch thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oketch stuns Skrumbo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Oketch misses.
Oketch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Oketch.
Skrumbo lands with an uppercut that bounces Oketch off the cage and back into range.
Skrumbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oketch.
Oketch lands with a right hand.
Skrumbo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Skrumbo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oketch slips a straight right by Skrumbo .
Skrumbo swings for the body but Oketch moves out of range.
Oketch staying out of range there.
Skrumbo cracks a nice hook into Oketch's ribs.
Skrumbo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oketch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Skrumbo .
Oketch misses with a takedown attempt
and Skrumbo counters with a nice leg kick.
Skrumbo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Skrumbo avoids the body shot from Oketch.
Oketch moves in looking to clinch but Skrumbo pushes him off.
Oketch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skrumbo connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Oketch.
Oketch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A bone on bone clash there as Skrumbo blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skrumbo ! But no joy.
Skrumbo throws a jab when Oketch was well out of range.
Oketch looks to throw a body kick
and Skrumbo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A slow jab from Oketch misses its intended target.
Skrumbo takes a swing at Oketch's ribcage but misses.
Oketch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Da Skrumbo just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Oketch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Skrumbo scores with a jab to the body.
Skrumbo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oketch lands a glancing blow to the side of Skrumbo 's head.
Skrumbo misses with a wild body shot.
Oketch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oketch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oketch scores with a jab to the head.
Skrumbo staying out of range there.
Oketch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skrumbo in his tracks.
Skrumbo misses with a shot to the body
and Oketch counters with a slapping leg kick.
Skrumbo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oketch throws a looping overhand right but Skrumbo ducks down to avoid it.
Oketch blocks a jab.
Oketch throws a hook but Skrumbo blocks it.
Skrumbo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oketch throws a body punch but Skrumbo moves out of range.
Skrumbo lands a body shot.
Oketch closes the distance and clinches.
Skrumbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oketch's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Oketch.
Skrumbo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oketch.
Skrumbo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oketch.
A nice left hand lands by Skrumbo .
Nice body punch from Skrumbo .
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Oketch pushes Skrumbo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Skrumbo .
Skrumbo lands a body shot.
Oketch manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Skrumbo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skrumbo misses with a body shot.
Skrumbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skrumbo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oketch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skrumbo .
Oketch seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Skrumbo avoids the head kick by Oketch.
Oketch misses the jab.
Skrumbo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oketch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Skrumbo 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oketch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oketch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oketch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Skrumbo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Oketch.
Skrumbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skrumbo swings for the body but Oketch moves out of range.
Skrumbo lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oketch misses with a straight right.
Oketch throws the kick towards the body but Skrumbo avoids it.
Oketch tries to move into range but Skrumbo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skrumbo just misses with a punch to the body.
Oketch on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A telegraphed right hand from Skrumbo misses the target.
Oketch throws a hook but Skrumbo blocks it.
Skrumbo throws out a counter right but Oketch avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Oketch misses the target.
Skrumbo connects with a jab.
Skrumbo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oketch staying out of range there.
Oketch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Skrumbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oketch moves away.
Skrumbo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Oketch.
Oketch throws a series of punches but Skrumbo avoids them all with ease.
Skrumbo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Oketch blocks it well.
Oketch scores with a punch to the head.
Skrumbo throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skrumbo dodges the punch combination from Oketch.
Skrumbo feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Oketch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oketch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oketch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Skrumbo 's head backwards.
Oketch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Skrumbo counter with a right hand.
Skrumbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oketch manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Oketch.
Oketch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skrumbo as he avoids it easily.
Skrumbo misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Skrumbo finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Da Skrumbo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Oketch.
Oketch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Skrumbo misses with a leg kick.
Oketch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oketch swings widly with a right hand
and Skrumbo counters with a three punch combo that has Oketch backing up. Oketch nods at Skrumbo to acknowledge the strikes.
Oketch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Oketch. That's going to slow Skrumbo down.
Skrumbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oketch.
Oketch throws a low kick but Skrumbo moves out of range easily.
Skrumbo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Skrumbo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrumbo moves out of range as Oketch throws a body kick.
Oketch blocks a low kick nicely.
Skrumbo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oketch blocks a jab.
Oketch scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oketch throws a solid leg kick but Skrumbo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Oketch.
Oketch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oketch throws a shot from downtown. Skrumbo moves away and avoids it.
Skrumbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oketch.
Oketch backing away here, and Skrumbo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Oketch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oketch fails to land with a series of punches.
Oketch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oketch scores with a nice strike.
Oketch tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Skrumbo counters with a leg kick.
Skrumbo misses with a straight right.
Skrumbo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Oketch.
Oketch checks the leg kick nicely there.
Skrumbo scores with a jab to the body.
Oketch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oketch loads up on a big right hand but Skrumbo slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbo takes a swing at Oketch's ribcage but misses.
As Skrumbo tries to get set, Oketch tries to push him back and clinch up but Skrumbo manages to avoid the attempt.
Oketch moves in looking to clinch but Skrumbo pushes him off.
Left hook, right uppercut from Skrumbo .
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Oketch.
Oketch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oketch tests Skrumbo 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oketch throws a shot from downtown. Skrumbo moves away and avoids it.
Oketch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skrumbo .
Oketch misses with a right hand
and Skrumbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Oketch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Skrumbo defends well and Oketch ends up having to push Skrumbo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Skrumbo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Oketch's head.
Oketch scoring well with a low kick there.
Skrumbo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Skrumbo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oketch manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Skrumbo on his heels. He'll look to pass Skrumbo 's guard now, I'm sure.
Vincent Oketch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Da Skrumbo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've been hearing good reports from Oketch's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbo wants to get back to his feet but Oketch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Skrumbo wriggles free and stands up.
Skrumbo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oketch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skrumbo .
Oketch clinches.
Skrumbo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oketch has a couple of punches blocked by Skrumbo .
Oketch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oketch working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skrumbo .
Oketch jumps guard and drags Skrumbo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Oketch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Skrumbo tries to stand but Oketch is controlling from the bottom.
Oketch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skrumbo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Skrumbo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vincent Oketch.
I think Skrumbo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:50
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:47
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 47:50
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Da Skrumbo !
Da Skrumbo is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Da Skrumbo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chiku Maneno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker comes to the cage accompanied by Flash - Queen . I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kelvin Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chiku Maneno!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maneno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Parker.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maneno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by Parker.
Parker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maneno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Parker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Maneno eats them both and turns towards Parker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Parker defending well as Maneno loads up on a big left hand.
Parker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maneno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Parker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maneno lands with a shot to the body.
Maneno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parker misses with an uppercut.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Parker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker takes one on the button.
Parker slips under a jab from Maneno.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maneno darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maneno takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.
Parker throws a lazy right hand but Maneno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Axis of Evil in the buildup to the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maneno throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Parker throws a low kick but Maneno avoids it.
Maneno takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.
Parker dips to his left and cracks Maneno with an uppercut!
Jab by Maneno.
Parker avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Maneno ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Parker avoids the body shot from Maneno.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Parker.
Parker throws a head kick but Maneno moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Maneno misses its intended target.
Parker throws a right hand that Maneno ducks under and follows up with a left that Maneno also avoids with ease.
A big left from Maneno misses.
Maneno throws out a loose jab but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maneno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Parker doesn't manage to clinch there - Maneno circles away.
Parker clinches with his opponent.
Maneno is looking to break free of the clinch but Parker has double underhooks.
Parker lands a hook that snaps the head of Maneno backwards.
Maneno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maneno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Parker.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maneno's elbow.
Parker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maneno backwards.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maneno is looking to break free of the clinch but Parker has double underhooks.
Parker lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maneno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maneno throws out a loose jab but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Parker closes the distance and clinches.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maneno's elbow.
Maneno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maneno doesn't seem bothered though.
Maneno tries to keep at a distance but Parker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Parker digs a right hand into Maneno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maneno's gas tank.
Maneno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maneno throws a jab but it's blocked by Parker.
Maneno misses with a jab to the body
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maneno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker moves into range and clinches up with Maneno.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Parker.
Maneno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno scores with a jab to the head.
Parker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker throws a hook but Maneno avoids it easily.
Maneno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maneno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maneno scores with a decent looking hook.
Maneno throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Parker throws a big counter combination but Maneno scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker throws a head kick that misses.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Parker misses.
It seemed like Maneno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Parker throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kelvin Parker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Parker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Parker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Parker throws a nice looking combination but Maneno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, jab by Parker - just one landing.
Nice shot lands for Parker.
Parker clinches up with Maneno and pushes him back against the cage.
Parker tries to work over Maneno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Maneno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker keeps control of Maneno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land.
Maneno is looking to break free of the clinch but Parker has double underhooks.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Parker has him pressed against the cage.
Parker prevents Maneno from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maneno manages to break the clinch.
Parker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maneno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Parker looks to land a right hand but Maneno moved out of range.
Maneno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Parker.
Maneno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Parker lands a nice looking body kick.
Maneno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Parker throws a lazy right hand but Maneno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parker tries to clinch but Maneno moves out of range.
Chiku Maneno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maneno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Parker throws the left hand but Maneno avoids the punch easily.
Parker throws a head kick that half lands.
Maneno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Parker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Maneno.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
Maneno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Parker.
Parker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maneno sprawls and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Parker.
Parker has Maneno up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maneno breaks the clinch.
Maneno gets tackled into the cage by Parker. Parker maintains the clinch.
Maneno is trying to push Parker away but Parker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maneno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maneno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker prevents Maneno from breaking the clinch.
Maneno breaks from the clinch.
Parker misses with a head kick.
Maneno throws out a loose jab but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maneno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maneno punishes Parker's body with a nice straight punch.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Maneno finds it's target.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
As Maneno tries to get set, Parker tries to push him back and clinch up but Maneno manages to avoid the attempt.
Maneno gets tackled into the cage by Parker. Parker maintains the clinch.
Parker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maneno wants to break free but Parker has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maneno tries to break the clinch but Parker is controlling the position.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maneno pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maneno throws out a powerful jab.
Parker throws a head kick but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Parker misses its target.
Parker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maneno.
Parker tries to clinch there but Maneno circles away.
Parker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Parker is looking to clinch but Maneno is avoiding it.
Parker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maneno to the ground. Parker is now in Maneno's guard.
Parker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maneno's guard.
Maneno on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker stops Maneno from getting back to his feet.
Maneno keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker stops Maneno from getting back to his feet.
Parker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maneno is looking to escape.
Maneno keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maneno is looking to escape.
Maneno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Parker.
Maneno tries to kick Parker off but Parker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Parker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maneno's head.
Maneno makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Parker cracks the inside of Maneno's front leg.
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Parker moved out of range.
Parker half committed to a counter leg kick.
Parker moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kelvin Parker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Maneno swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Maneno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
Parker lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from Maneno misses.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno misses with an uppercut
and Parker counters by clinching up.
Parker has Maneno pressed against the cage, preventing Maneno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parker.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Parker is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Parker lands a left hand.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Maneno controls his hands.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch but Parker keeps him there for the moment.
Parker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Parker is working Maneno over against the cage.
Kelvin Parker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno blocks a body shot from Parker.
Maneno wants to break free but Parker has control.
Parker lands a right hand.
Parker is working Maneno over against the cage.
Parker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maneno to keep the fight standing.
Maneno is trying to push Parker away but Parker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maneno working hard to break the clinch.
Parker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Parker has Maneno pressed against the cage, preventing Maneno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hook to the body lands for Parker.
Maneno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maneno is looking to break free of the clinch but Parker has double underhooks.
Parker keeps control of Maneno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good body shot from Parker.
Maneno breaks from the clinch.
Maneno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Parker throws a series of punches but Maneno moves out of range.
Maneno looks to throw the jab but Parker is out of range.
Parker is looking to counter the offense by Maneno and move into the clinch.
Parker cracks Maneno with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A good leg kick by Parker.
Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maneno can do to turn this around?
Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker drives through and clinches with Maneno against the cage.
Maneno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Parker has him pressed against the cage.
Maneno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Parker is trying to trip Maneno. He has hold of a leg but Maneno is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Parker persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker postures up and lands a big shot to Maneno's brow.
Parker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Parker throwing strikes but missing.
Parker throwing strikes but missing.
Parker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Parker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maneno has momentary wrist control but Parker slips an elbow through the middle.
Maneno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parker.
Parker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Parker throws a strike but Maneno rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maneno has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Parker is proving hard to escape from.
Maneno stopping the sweep attempt from Parker.
Parker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maneno's guard.
Maneno is looking to stand up but Parker isn't so interested in that idea.
Parker throws a big right hand that misses.
Parker is in close to Maneno's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Parker pushes down on Maneno's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Parker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maneno defends it well.
Parker slips a nice elbow through Maneno's hands, connecting with Maneno's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maneno has managed to free his arm - good work.
Parker throwing shots but Maneno is blocking nicely.
Parker wants to pass the guard but Maneno is defending well.
Parker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maneno wants to get back to his feet.
Parker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Parker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maneno's head.
Nice strikes from Parker there.
Maneno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Parker.
Maneno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Parker.
Maneno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Parker.
Parker winds up and cracks Maneno with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelvin Parker clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice straight punches there by Parker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Parker.
Parker lands a high kick!
Parker moves away from the strike by Maneno.
Parker throws a nice head kick!
Parker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maneno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
Parker wants to clinch up but Maneno keeps it at a distance.
Parker misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maneno looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
Maneno blocks a head kick by Parker.
Maneno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parker.
Maneno throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maneno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Parker at a distance.
Maneno throws a poor cross that misses
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
Maneno throws a hook but Parker blocks it.
Maneno keeps the fight on the outside.
Maneno lands with a good body shot.
Maneno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Parker throws a poor cross that misses
and Maneno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Parker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maneno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Parker throws a leg kick that misses.
Parker slips a straight right by Maneno.
A telegraphed right hand from Maneno misses the target.
Donk. Parker catches Maneno right on the button with a cross.
Maneno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maneno lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Parker gets a clinch.
Parker is trying to trip Maneno. He has hold of a leg but Maneno is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Parker persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Maneno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parker.
Maneno is looking to stand up but Parker isn't so interested in that idea.
Parker chips away with some ground and pound.
Maneno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parker.
Parker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parker advances position into side control!
Parker grinds an elbow into Maneno's temple.
Maneno is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker tries for a kimura but Maneno is defending well.
Maneno dodges the ground and pound from Parker.
Maneno avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Parker.
Parker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Maneno sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Parker.
Parker 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.
Maneno avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Parker.
Parker throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Maneno is pushing Parker's head away, looking to escape. Parker manages to hold on to the position though.
The ground and pound from Parker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Parker lands some shots froms side control.
Maneno is pushing Parker's head away, looking to escape. Parker manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker tries to score with some ground and pound. Maneno controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ground and pound from Parker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Maneno managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Parker.
Parker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Maneno pushes Parker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Parker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Maneno throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Maneno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Parker fails with the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maneno just misses with a punch to the body.
Parker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maneno circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelvin Parker had his way with Chiku Maneno in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Maneno throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Maneno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parker throws a hook to the side of Maneno's head but Maneno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parker tries to clinch but Maneno is having none of it.
Maneno throws a jab when Parker was well out of range.
Parker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Parker avoids the body shot from Maneno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker dips to his left and cracks Maneno with an uppercut!
Parker takes one on the button.
Parker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maneno tries to keep at a distance but Parker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Parker keeps control of Maneno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maneno's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Maneno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maneno manages to break the clinch.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maneno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maneno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maneno let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Parker looks to land a left hand but Maneno moved out of range nicely.
Parker rushes Maneno and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Parker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maneno is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maneno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno throws an overhand right that lands on Parker's shoulder, as Parker tries to avoid the shot.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
Maneno throws a hook but Parker avoids it easily.
Parker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A left lands for Parker.
Kelvin Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker forces Maneno back against the cage and clinches.
Maneno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maneno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maneno leaves Parker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maneno takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno punishes Parker's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maneno swats away the attempt to clinch by Parker.
Parker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maneno swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Parker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maneno.
Maneno has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Parker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Maneno takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Parker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Parker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Maneno on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maneno lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Parker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Parker doesn't seem bothered though.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Parker looks for a takedown but Maneno sprawls well.
Maneno avoids the body shot from Parker.
Parker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maneno throws a hook to the side of Parker's head but Parker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parker clinches up against the cage.
Maneno tries to circle away but Parker has him pinned against the cage.
Parker prevents Maneno from breaking the clinch.
Maneno looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maneno wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Parker has him pressed against the cage.
Chiku Maneno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maneno is looking to break free of the clinch but Parker has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chiku Maneno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Parker 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelvin Parker!
A pretty intense looking Kelvin Parker took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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