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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). Jericho Hill has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 - 2, 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 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jericho Hill!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedro throws a front kick aimed at Hill's knee but Hill avoids it well.
Pedro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pedro fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from Hill.
Hill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pedro.
A clash of legs there as Hill blocks the low kick.
Pedro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pedro throws a low kick but Hill moves out of range easily.
Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Pedro motions for Hill to come forward. Pedro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pedro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pedro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hill checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hill keeps the fight on the outside.
Pedro blocks the body kick.
Hill lands with a hook. Pedro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro misses the shot to the body.
Hill moves away from the strike by Pedro.
Pedro looks to land a right hand but Hill moved out of range.
Pedro throws a jab but it's blocked by Hill.
Pedro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Hill.
Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hill misses with the head strike.
Hill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pedro gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Pedro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pedro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hill keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pedro is trying to control. Hill wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pedro is trying to control the action in half guard but Hill is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pedro not doing much here.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hill regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pedro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hill looking to control.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Pedro from controlling successfully.
Pedro is pushing down on Hill's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hill is fighting to maintain full guard but Pedro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pedro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hill regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pedro.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Pedro from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hill is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pedro trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pedro is really struggling to control Hill but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pedro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hill.
Hill scores with a hook to the body. Pedro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pedro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That kick from Pedro tenderised Hill's leg. Hill is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good standup being displayed there by Pedro as he connects with a hook.
Pedro lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hill misses.
Pedro throws a lazy right hand but Hill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pedro swivels and escapes.
Pedro slips a straight right by Hill.
Hill is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pedro is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick from Pedro lands but Hill takes it in his stride.
Jericho Hill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pedro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hill looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pedro misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pedro laying and praying for a moment but Hill takes advantage and regains half guard.
Pedro is looking to take a break and control but Hill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pedro controlling the action here.
Hill moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Pedro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hill throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pedro misses with a hook
and Hill counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hill misses with a punch on the inside.
Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hill is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pedro is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hill to the mat. Hill regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pedro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hill works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hill wants to sweep but no luck.
Pedro being controlled here momentarily.
Hill trying to keep a closed guard but Pedro is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro wants to pass the guard but Hill is keeping the position.
Pedro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedro trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pedro wants to pass the guard but Hill is keeping the position.
Pedro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hill can do to turn this around?
Hill keeping moving, preventing Pedro from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pedro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hill under the eye.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hill lands a jab to the nose.
Hill does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pedro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Pedro misses.
Pedro swings for the body but Hill moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedro throws a hook to the side of Hill's head but Hill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pedro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pedro blocks the body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Pedro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pedro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hill, pushing him back against the cage.
Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pedro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hill avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pedro tries to score a body lock takedown but Hill shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pedro working aggressively here.
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!
Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Pedro from controlling successfully.
Pedro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hill's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedro stopping the sweep attempt from Hill.
Hill has Pedro pulled in close to control his posture.
Pedro wants to pass the guard but Hill is keeping the position.
Pedro wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Hill is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pedro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pedro wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
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.
Hill looking for a sweep. Not yet Hill, not yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hill tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pedro is able to avoid easily.
Hill attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab, jab by Hill - just one landing.
Hill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hill lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pedro throws a leg kick but Hill sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pedro.
A swing and a miss from Hill.
Hill swings for the body but Pedro moves out of range.
Pedro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hill checks it well.
Hill throws the kick towards the body but Pedro avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pedro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pedro tries to bum rush Hill with a series of wild strikes but Hill uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hill takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Pedro dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hill throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pedro.
Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Pedro defending well as Hill loads up on a big left hand.
Pedro 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hill holds on and takes a little breather.
Pedro lands a couple of elbows.
Pedro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pedro passes Hill's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pedro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pedro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hill is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pedro controlling from the top position.
Pedro wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Hill trying to control the position here.
Hill can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pedro controls the pace.
Pedro passes Hill's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hill has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hill trying to hold on to Pedro's head to control him but Pedro postures up.
Pedro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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!
Pedro trying to control but not successfully.
Hill lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Jericho Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hill.
Pedro can't escape the position.
Pedro wants to control his opponent's hands but Hill gets his hands free.
Hill is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedro is keeping busy.
Good control from Hill.
Pedro covering up well under a series of strikes from Hill.
Pedro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pedro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hill scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hill is pressing down on Pedro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pedro is holding on for now.
Hill is trying to control. Pedro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hill working Pedro over with strikes.
Hill slips a nice elbow through Pedro's hands, connecting with Pedro's forehead.
Hill is looking to pass Pedro's guard but actually Pedro recovers to full guard.
Pedro trying to keep a closed guard but Hill is proving a slippery customer.
Pedro pulls Hill in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Pedro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill cracks Pedro with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jericho Hill.
I think Pedro 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Pedro!
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