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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Viavao Kaho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Oketch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaho comes to the cage accompanied by Joey B - Tonga (Feat. Sarkodie) . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Viavao Kaho!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Oketch!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaho shoots in but no luck this time.
That kick from Oketch tenderised Kaho's leg. Kaho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some bone on bone action there as Kaho checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oketch tries to score with a low kick but Kaho moves his leg out of the way.
Oketch connects with a right hand. Kaho shakes it off.
Oketch tries to clinch but Kaho moves out of range.
Kaho slips under a jab.
Oketch misses with the combination.
Kaho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oketch. Oketch obviously looking to wear him down.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaho.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oketch.
Oketch working aggressively here.
Oketch throws a head punch that misses.
Oketch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kaho is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Oketch throws an elbow but misses.
Oketch misses with an elbow over the top.
Kaho blocks an elbow strike.
Kaho tries for a takedown. No joy.
Oketch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oketch.
Oketch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kaho in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Oketch throws an elbow that misses.
Oketch with a knee to the head.
Oketch misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oketch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Oketch fails to land.
Kaho is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viavao Kaho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Oketch.
Oketch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Oketch lands an elbow that stopped Kaho in his tracks for a moment.
Kaho avoids a wild elbow strike from Oketch.
Oketch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oketch digs a right hand into Kaho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kaho's gas tank.
Oketch lands with a light punch inside.
Kaho is trying to drag Oketch to the mat but Oketch just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Oketch fails to land.
Kaho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oketch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oketch struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaho controls his hands.
Oketch has Kaho pressed against the cage.
Oketch misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oketch is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kaho is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Oketch to the mat. Oketch regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Oketch looking for a sweep. Not yet Oketch, not yet.
Kaho trying to control the position from guard on top but Oketch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaho tries to free his leg and advance position but Oketch is retaining full guard.
Kaho drops back looking for a leg! Oketch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oketch manages to kick Kaho off! Kaho jumps back into Oketch's guard.
Oketch keeping moving, preventing Kaho from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oketch is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Oketch dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kaho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oketch circles away.
Kaho seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Oketch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaho throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oketch's waist but Oketch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaho off to one side.
Oketch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oketch closes the distance and clinches.
Kaho blocks the elbow strike.
Oketch cracks Kaho with a nice body shot.
Oketch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oketch misses with an elbow over the top.
Oketch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kaho avoids it.
Oketch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oketch misses with a knee strike.
Oketch scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oketch working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Oketch.
Oketch tries to work over Kaho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaho has hold of one of Oketch's legs. Oketch is fighting the takedown attempt but Kaho gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Oketch working for submissions but it's allowed Kaho to get to half guard.
Oketch manages to get to full guard.
Kaho drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Oketch dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oketch advances to half guard.
Kaho regains full guard. Nicely done.
Oketch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaho keeping moving, preventing Oketch from controlling successfully.
Kaho isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Oketch stacks Kaho on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Oketch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaho manages to work his way to half guard, despite Oketch's best efforts.
Oketch is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Oketch trying to control but Kaho is having none of it.
Oketch seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kaho is holding on tight.
Kaho is trying to escape the mount.
Viavao Kaho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oketch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Oketch has hold of Kaho's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kaho manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
A nice elbow there by Oketch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oketch looking for a guillotine from mount but Kaho is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Oketch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Oketch throws a hook but Kaho blocks it.
Kaho closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oketch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kaho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oketch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kaho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oketch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Oketch is looking to reverse the position.
Kaho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Oketch struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oketch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kaho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oketch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kaho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oketch is not content to let Kaho control the position.
Oketch manages to get back to half guard.
Oketch is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaho takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oketch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kaho trying to control but Oketch is working from the bottom.
Kaho has gone for a leg lock! Oketch slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kaho's guard.
Kaho working a defensive guard here.
Oketch stays in close to Kaho's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oketch defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaho keeping full guard, as Oketch tries to pass.
Kaho looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Oketch has picked Kaho up and slammed him! Kaho can't keep hold of the triangle and Oketch manages to pass to side control!
Oketch working away.
Kaho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oketch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oketch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Oketch working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viavao Kaho clearly takes that round.
That's time! Kaho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Oketch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kaho has a takedown stuffed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kaho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oketch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oketch throws a series of punches but Kaho moves out of range.
Oketch throws a good cross that connects.
Oketch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oketch throws a head kick that misses.
Kaho shoots in for a takedown but Oketch shows good takedown defense.
Kaho darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oketch is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaho.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oketch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oketch keeps working.
Oketch is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaho.
Oketch is in trouble now - Kaho has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaho wants to take Oketch's back but he can't do it this time.
Kaho tries to control but Oketch wriggling away.
Oketch is looking to improve his position but Kaho isn't that keen on the idea.
Kaho is trying to take his opponent's back.
Kaho goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Oketch is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oketch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oketch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Oketch wants to pass the guard but Kaho is keeping the position.
Kaho keeping moving, preventing Oketch from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oketch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kaho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Oketch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaho is not content to let Oketch control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Viavao Kaho will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Oketch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kaho shoots for a takedown but Oketch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kaho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oketch avoids it really well and circles away.
Oketch connects with a high kick.
Kaho is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Oketch ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Kaho clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Oketch!
Vincent Oketch is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Vincent Oketch 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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hype
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