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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chocker Off (ranked 4650 p4p, 25340 weight class) and Kelvin Armstrong (ranked 435 p4p, 494 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150
3 - 2 - 0 |
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165
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chocker Off!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kelvin Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Off stuffs the takedown.
Armstrong darts in looking for a takedown but Off gets double underhooks and turns Armstrong into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Off. No joy for Armstrong on that attempt.
Chocker Off has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelvin Armstrong.
Off lands with a nice body kick.
Off connects with a looping right hand.
Armstrong tries for a takedown but Off sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Armstrong.
We've been told by Off's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Armstrong looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Off!
Armstrong wants to stand but Off has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Off has a closed guard, preventing Armstrong from standing up.
Off escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Armstrong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Armstrong wanted to stand there but Off had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Armstrong wants to pass the guard but Off is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Off keeps moving.
Armstrong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Armstrong tries to free his leg and advance position but Off is retaining full guard.
Off keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong tries to free his leg and advance position but Off is retaining full guard.
Armstrong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Off is proving hard to escape from.
Off not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Off is breathing heavily.
Off closes the distance and clinches up with Armstrong, looking for a takedown. Off pushes Armstrong against the cage but Armstrong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And Armstrong tries to counter it with a takedown but Off pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Off as he jumps to the side.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Armstrong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Off or perhaps it was just good defense by Armstrong, which made it look bad.
Off dives in for a single leg takedown but Armstrong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Armstrong prevents the takedown attempt.
Armstrong is looking for a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armstrong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Armstrong is trying to pull guard but Off turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kelvin Armstrong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Off's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Armstrong is defended easily by Off.
Armstrong shoots in but no luck this time.
Armstrong shoots in and bounces Off off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Armstrong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Armstrong has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Off has his foot on Armstrong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Armstrong works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Off is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armstrong wants to stand but Off is controlling his posture from full guard.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Off is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two 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.
Off fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Armstrong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chocker Off has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelvin Armstrong.
Armstrong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Off defends it nicely.
Off stuffs the takedown.
Off drops down looking for a counter takedown but Armstrong sprawls and moves away.
No luck for Armstrong with that takedown attempt.
Off attempts a counter takedown but Armstrong avoids it well and moves away.
Off fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Armstrong's coach down at Special Ops N7 Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Armstrong's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong fails with the takedown.
Armstrong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chocker Off is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Armstrong fails to land the takedown.
Armstrong shoots in but no luck this time.
Off shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Off showed some decent athleticism there.
Armstrong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Armstrong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong 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.
Armstrong trying to control the position.
Off advances position into side control!
Armstrong is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armstrong can't do much from the bottom here.
Off throws an elbow but Armstrong slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chocker Off dominated that second round.
That's time! Off's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Armstrong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Off sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Armstrong somewhat.
Off feinted with a counter takedown.
Off is trying hard to land a takedown here. Armstrong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Armstrong is defended easily by Off.
Armstrong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Off is fending him off so far but Armstrong persists. Nope, Off circles away and we're back to standing.
Chocker Off has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelvin Armstrong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Off throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Armstrong on the side of the head.
Off closes the distance and pushes Armstrong back into the cage.
Armstrong is trying to pull guard but Off has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Off gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Armstrong regains guard.
Armstrong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Off defends it easily.
Off is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Armstrong is trying to keep Off in close.
Off wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Armstrong wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong is taking a breather. Off says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Armstrong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Off has managed to free his arm - good work.
Off is defending against the submission attempts here by Armstrong.
Armstrong is trying to control the action in half guard but Off is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is looking to advance position but Off won't allow it.
Off wants to control but Armstrong is keeping busy.
Armstrong is trying to control. Off wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Armstrong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Armstrong is keen to just control but Off is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chocker Off is winning the standup battle so far.
Armstrong shoots in looking for a takedown but Off manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Armstrong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Off stuffs the takedown.
Armstrong drives through with a takedown into guard.
Off throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armstrong wants to get up but he can't break Off's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kelvin Armstrong.
I think Armstrong 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelvin Armstrong!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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