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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Oketch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chance Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spong has chosen The Cure - A Forest as his entrance music. Vincent Oketch could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chance Spong's chin.
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vincent Oketch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chance Spong!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong slips a jab from Oketch.
Spong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oketch throws out the jab.
Spong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oketch slips a straight right by Spong.
As Spong tries to get set, Oketch tries to push him back and clinch up but Spong manages to avoid the attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spong. That's going to slow Oketch down.
Oketch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crunch! Spong slams his shin into Oketch's torso.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Spong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Spong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Spong lands in his opponent's guard.
Oketch controls Spong momentarily but Spong frees himself.
Spong is pushing down on Oketch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Oketch is fighting to maintain full guard but Spong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oketch is trying to maintain the position but Spong is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oketch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oketch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spong tries to pass to full mount but Oketch defends it.
Spong is looking for a kimura but Oketch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spong to get the leverage.
Oketch is looking for a sweep. Spong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oketch is trying to control but Spong manages to pass to mount!
Oketch working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong looking to control but Oketch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Spong landing strikes from the mount.
Spong with a couple of short strikes.
A nice elbow there by Spong.
Spong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oketch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oketch takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Spong avoids the attempt from Oketch to control.
Spong wants to control the pace but Oketch is squirming around nicely.
Spong lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Spong scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oketch is squirming around, avoiding Spong's attempts to control the action.
Oketch working to try and regain half guard.
Spong controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee warns Oketch that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oketch tries to lock up and control but Spong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oketch is trying desperately to improve position.
Oketch is in a horrible position here. Spong smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chance Spong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oketch, as that shot connected.
Spong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spong lands with a hook. Oketch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spong staying out of range there.
Spong misses the shot to the body.
Oketch shoots in but no luck this time.
Spong lands a leg kick that knocks Oketch off balance momentarily.
Spong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oketch to the mat! Oketch manages to get full guard.
Spong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oketch keeping full guard, as Spong tries to pass.
Oketch is trying to keep Spong in close.
Oketch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spong is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong trying to control the position from guard on top but Oketch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spong passes Oketch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Oketch manages to get to full guard.
Spong trying to control the position from guard on top but Oketch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oketch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Oketch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oketch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chance Spong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oketch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spong forces his way into half guard.
Oketch tries to roll over but Spong keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oketch is pressing down on Spong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Oketch controls Spong momentarily but Spong frees himself.
Spong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spong wants to clinch up but Oketch keeps it at a distance.
As Spong tries to get set, Oketch tries to push him back and clinch up but Spong manages to avoid the attempt.
Spong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oketch connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong feints and then cracks Oketch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oketch down.
Spong cracks the inside of Oketch's front leg.
Oketch avoids the head kick by Spong.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Oketch.
Spong raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Spong throws a head kick that misses.
Spong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oketch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spong somewhat.
Spong avoids the body shot from Oketch.
Spong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oketch. That did some damage!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oketch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oketch throws a head kick that misses.
Chance Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Spong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chance Spong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Oketch lands with a nice body punch.
Spong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oketch was well out of range. Poor timing from Spong.
Spong leaves Oketch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Spong misses with a leg kick.
Spong throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Oketch counter with a right hand.
Oketch has closed the distance and engaged Spong in a clinch.
Spong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oketch throws an elbow that misses.
Oketch lands an uppercut.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Oketch avoids it by throwing Spong back against the cage.
Spong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oketch backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oketch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Oketch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oketch throws a punch but it's blocked by Spong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oketch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oketch can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Oketch blocking some punches.
Oketch blocks a body shot from Spong.
Spong cracks Oketch with a nice body shot.
Spong can't find room to land a body shot as Oketch controls the action.
Oketch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Oketch stalling against the cage.
Oketch misses with a punch to the body.
Oketch misses with some punches.
Spong presses Oketch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oketch backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oketch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oketch tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oketch.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oketch misses with a body punch.
Spong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oketch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oketch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oketch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Oketch as the two fighters clinch.
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Oketch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Oketch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Oketch blocks a body shot from Spong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oketch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Oketch avoids it by throwing Spong back against the cage.
Oketch blocks an uppercut.
Oketch misses with an elbow strike.
Oketch working aggressively here.
Oketch throws an elbow but it misses.
Oketch misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
Oketch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spong is defending well for now.
Vincent Oketch has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oketch's elbow.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Spong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Oketch prevents it.
Oketch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oketch lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oketch misses with a body punch.
Oketch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
Oketch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oketch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vincent Oketch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chance Spong.
Oketch fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spong is out of range.
Spong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Spong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Oketch manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Oketch wants to control but Spong is keeping him busy.
Spong is pressing down on Oketch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Oketch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spong looking for a sweep. Not yet Spong, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Vincent Oketch did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Oketch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Oketch tries to close the distance and clinch but Spong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oketch takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
Oketch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Spong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spong connects with a body shot.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Oketch is just out of range.
Spong throws a low kick but Oketch moves out of range easily.
Oketch takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Spong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spong scores with a jab. Oketch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Spong misses its intended target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oketch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oketch moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Oketch working aggressively here.
Oketch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oketch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oketch can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Spong blocks an elbow strike from Oketch.
Oketch throws an elbow but it misses.
Spong works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Spong pushes down on Oketch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Oketch regains full guard. Nicely done.
Oketch is looking for a triangle but Spong pushes his legs off easily.
Spong with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oketch is trying to control the position but Spong postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spong tries to free his leg and advance position but Oketch is retaining full guard.
Spong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Oketch keeping full guard, as Spong tries to pass.
Spong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Oketch's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong winds up and cracks Oketch with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Spong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oketch gets back to full guard.
Oketch wants to sweep here but Spong controlling him for the moment.
Spong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Spong trying to control the position but Oketch is working away.
Oketch manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oketch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Spong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oketch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oketch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oketch throws a right hand that misses
and Spong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spong drops his hands momentarily and Oketch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Oketch is just out of range.
Oketch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chance Spong dominated that fourth 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!
Spong connects with an inside leg kick.
Spong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oketch looks to land a left hand but Spong moved out of range nicely.
Oketch checks the leg kick.
Spong clinches.
Spong gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Oketch tries to roll over but Spong keeps him under control.
Spong seems to be working for a kimura but Oketch defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oketch manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oketch has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Spong has passed into side control.
Spong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Spong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Oketch tries to bench press Spong off him but Spong keeps the position.
Oketch manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Oketch is looking for a sweep. Spong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spong trying to control the action but Oketch is working from the bottom.
Spong working the head and body with strikes.
Oketch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spong.
Spong is trying to control. Oketch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Oketch wants to get back to full guard.
Spong controlling the action here.
Oketch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oketch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spong is one step ahead there.
Spong postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vincent Oketch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A lazy body kick from Spong
and Oketch decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spong's guard.
Spong controls Oketch momentarily but Oketch frees himself.
Spong pulls Oketch in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oketch is one step ahead there.
Oketch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spong is on top in guard.
Spong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oketch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Oketch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Spong passes into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chance Spong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spong 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chance Spong! Chance Spong retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Chance Spong 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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