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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luis Carlos Linhares (ranked 1338 p4p, 67 weight class) and Vincent Oketch (ranked 596 p4p, 28 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
33 - 16 - 1 |
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170 cm
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134 lbs
29 - 18 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Carlos Linhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vincent Oketch!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linhares throws a leg kick
enabling Oketch to counter with a crisp jab.
Linhares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Linhares looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oketch was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Linhares throws a body kick that misses.
Oketch throws out a counter right but Linhares avoids it with no problem.
Oketch shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Linhares is trying to defend but Oketch finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Linhares looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Oketch pushes past his half guard into mount!
Linhares is squirming around, avoiding Oketch's attempts to control the action.
Oketch lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Oketch cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Linhares is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oketch controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oketch looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Linhares keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Oketch working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Oketch with the ground and pound from mount.
Oketch working for a submission but Linhares is keeping him at bay.
Oketch looking to control but Linhares is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Linhares is working to get back to half guard.
Oketch has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Linhares's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oketch is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Linhares can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oketch has control of Linhares's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Linhares regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Oketch trying to control but Linhares is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oketch looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oketch landing strikes from the mount.
Linhares is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Linhares sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Oketch seems to be working for a kimura but Linhares defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Oketch dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Oketch staying out of range there.
Linhares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oketch looking to score a takedown here. Linhares is defending well but Oketch drives through and ends up in Linhares's guard.
Oketch stopping the sweep attempt from Linhares.
Oketch passes Linhares's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vincent Oketch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Linhares is trying to control but can't.
Linhares wants to improve his position but Oketch is controlling well.
Oketch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oketch trying to pass the guard but Linhares defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linhares trying to control here.
Oketch is trying to control. Linhares wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Oketch wants to work for an arm triangle but Linhares is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oketch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oketch is keen to just control but Linhares is a slippery customer.
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.
Oketch wants to free his trapped foot but Linhares is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Linhares is looking for a sweep. Oketch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oketch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oketch landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Linhares looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oketch lands strikes from half guard.
Linhares is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oketch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oketch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oketch wants to take a breather but Linhares is having none of it.
Linhares trying to control but Oketch postures up.
Linhares is staying active underneath Oketch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Linhares wants to sweep but Oketch has passed to side control!
Linhares is trying to improve his position.
Oketch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oketch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Linhares is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Linhares is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oketch wants to control but Linhares is keeping him busy.
Linhares manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oketch is defended easily by Linhares.
Luis Carlos Linhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Linhares throws a sloppy body shot
and Oketch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oketch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Linhares is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oketch defends well.
Oketch connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linhares looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Oketch has picked Linhares up and slammed him! Linhares can't keep hold of the triangle and Oketch manages to pass to side control!
Oketch is trying to get an arm triangle but Linhares is defending well.
Oketch slows the pace down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oketch goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Linhares rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Oketch's guard! Nice work there by Linhares!
Oketch keeping full guard, as Linhares tries to pass.
Oketch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Linhares defends it easily.
Oketch has his foot on Linhares's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Linhares works his way back into a safe position though.
Luis Carlos Linhares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linhares looking to sit in guard and control but Oketch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Linhares working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oketch.
Oketch lands a couple of elbows.
Linhares keeping moving, preventing Oketch from controlling successfully.
Linhares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Linhares keeping moving, preventing Oketch from controlling successfully.
Vincent Oketch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linhares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oketch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oketch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oketch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oketch wants to control from the top but Linhares keeps moving.
Oketch 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Linhares throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Oketch escapes and throws Linhares's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Oketch is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Linhares's shoulder. That is not cool.
Linhares regains half guard.
Oketch is trying to control. Linhares wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oketch is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Linhares misses with a right hand
and Oketch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Linhares misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Oketch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oketch has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Oketch!
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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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