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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Percival Sherington (ranked 4242 p4p, 2597 weight class) and Tiesahn Colombo (ranked 451 p4p, 324 weight class). The key to victory for Percival Sherington has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Percival Sherington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiesahn Colombo!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Sherington finds it's way through Colombo's defenses.
Sherington moves to clinch but Colombo breaks away
and Colombo counters with a takedown into side control.
Sherington struggling a bit here.
Sherington is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Colombo off and has taken his back!
Colombo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Colombo is trying to break free.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sherington working for the choke.
Colombo trying to control but not successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colombo rolls, trying to escape but Sherington keeps control of the position.
Colombo is still trying to improve position.
Colombo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Colombo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sherington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sherington looking for the choke but no joy.
Colombo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sherington gets his way!
Colombo is in bad spot here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherington is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Colombo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sherington is trying to stick to Colombo's back but Colombo is turning into Sherington. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sherington's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Colombo.
Colombo is working Sherington over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Colombo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sherington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Colombo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Colombo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sherington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Colombo has managed to get both his arms back between Sherington's legs - danger averted.
Colombo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colombo wants to pass the guard but Sherington is keeping the position.
Colombo postures up.
Colombo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Colombo controlling from the top position.
Colombo is pushing down on Sherington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sherington is fighting to maintain full guard but Colombo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Colombo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Colombo in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colombo is trying to work for a kimura but Sherington is defending well.
Sherington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Colombo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Colombo prevents Sherington from getting the reversal.
Sherington regains half guard.
Sherington gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tiesahn Colombo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sherington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Colombo.
A nice side step and Colombo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Colombo tightens his grip and picks Sherington up, before dumping him to the ground. Sherington manages to land in guard.
Sherington has momentary wrist control but Colombo slips an elbow through the middle.
Sherington is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sherington trying to control the action but Colombo is working from the bottom.
Sherington is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherington prevents Colombo from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colombo actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colombo wants to get back to full guard.
Colombo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Colombo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sherington won't allow Colombo to sweep him here.
Sherington looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Colombo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sherington trying to control but Colombo is working from the bottom.
Colombo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Colombo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sherington trying to control the position from guard on top but Colombo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colombo looking for a guillotine here but Sherington defends easily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sherington getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherington gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sherington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Colombo backwards.
Sherington manages to break the clinch.
Sherington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Colombo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sherington.
Percival Sherington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colombo moves into the clinch.
Colombo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Colombo is staying tight to Sherington's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colombo scoring with punches and elbows.
Sherington tries to buck Colombo off but Colombo is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colombo lands some shots froms side control.
Colombo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sherington some visible discomfort.
Colombo working the ground and pound from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colombo tries for a kimura but Sherington is defending well.
Colombo scores with punches from side control.
Colombo tries to move to mount but Sherington blocks the move with his legs.
Colombo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sherington to see if he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sherington looks to move to half guard but instead Colombo has passed into mount! Damn!
Colombo looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tiesahn Colombo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sherington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Colombo.
Colombo slips a straight right by Sherington.
Sherington lands with a hook. Colombo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sherington enables Colombo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sherington manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Colombo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sherington's head.
Colombo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sherington manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Colombo has Sherington in his guard.
Sherington trying to control the position from guard on top but Colombo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Colombo can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherington tries to free his leg and advance position but Colombo is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherington wants to control from the top but Colombo keeps moving.
Colombo is trying to control the position but Sherington postures up.
Colombo is looking for a triangle but Sherington pushes his legs off easily.
Sherington slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Colombo wants to sweep here but Sherington controlling him for the moment.
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.
Sherington wants to control from the top but Colombo keeps moving.
Colombo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sherington is one step ahead there.
Colombo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Colombo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sherington!
Colombo controls the position.
Tiesahn Colombo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tiesahn Colombo has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colombo working away.
Sherington trying to remain calm as Colombo controls from the top position.
Sherington is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sherington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sherington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Percival Sherington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colombo controlling the action here.
That's four 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.
Sherington is trying to maintain the position but Colombo is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Colombo 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.
Sherington trying to control but Colombo postures up.
Colombo controlling the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sherington clobbers Colombo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tiesahn Colombo.
I've got Colombo 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiesahn Colombo!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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