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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Constantine Kermit (ranked 74 p4p, 10 weight class) and George Pedro (ranked 132 p4p, 17 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Constantine Kermit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Pedro!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kermit's calf.
Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Kermit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kermit looks to score with a jab to the body but Pedro is just out of range.
Kermit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kermit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kermit jabs at Pedro's body.
Pedro darts in trying to clinch
and Kermit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pedro throws a hook to the side of Kermit's head but Kermit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pedro closes the distance and clinches up with Kermit, looking for a takedown. Pedro pushes Kermit against the cage but Kermit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kermit misses with a looping left.
Pedro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kermit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kermit misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermit swats away the attempt to clinch by Pedro.
Kermit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pedro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kermit's calf.
Pedro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kermit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kermit lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pedro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pedro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters circling - Kermit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot by Pedro.
Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Kermit.
Kermit looks to land a left hand but Pedro moved out of range nicely.
Pedro dives in for a single leg takedown but Kermit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pedro thows a leg kick but Kermit checks it
and Kermit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pedro avoids the body shot from Kermit.
Pedro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kermit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Pedro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kermit checks a leg kick nicely.
Pedro misses with a low kick.
Kermit connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Pedro.
Pedro tries to clinch but Kermit moves out of range.
Kermit tries to land a front kick but Pedro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pedro throws a lazy uppercut
and Kermit counters with a straight right hand.
Pedro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kermit stuns Pedro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kermit looks to score with a jab to the body but Pedro is just out of range.
Pedro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kermit is trying to defend but Pedro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kermit manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Pedro keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pedro tries a body shot but Kermit blocks it.
Kermit struggles to land a body shot inside as Pedro controls his hands.
Kermit misses with a punch to the body.
Kermit tries to break free but Pedro pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Pedro - that landed with a thud.
Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kermit's elbow.
Pedro lands a shot to the body.
Pedro works on Kermit's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Kermit on the inside.
Pedro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kermit backwards.
Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Kermit controls his hands.
Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Kermit controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedro lands a body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Kermit.
Kermit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Constantine Kermit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pedro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pedro.
Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kermit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pedros head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kermit breaks the clinch.
Kermit circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kermit counters with a big head kick but Pedro shrugs it off.
Kermit circles away from the clinch attempt.
It appears Kermit was looking to counter with a kick there.
Pedro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kermit.
Pedro has closed the distance and engaged Kermit in a clinch.
Kermit working aggressively here.
Pedro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kermit prevents it.
Kermit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Constantine Kermit dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kermit throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kermit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pedro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kermit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pedro wants to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Kermit there.
Kermit moves out of range as Pedro strikes.
Pedro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kermit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pedro's elbow.
Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedro has Kermit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kermit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good body shot from Pedro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pedro.
Kermit lands a shoulder strike.
Kermit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kermit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pedro can do to turn this around?
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kermit effectively controlling the action here.
Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Kermit controls his hands.
Pedro is working Kermit over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Pedro.
Kermit breaks from the clinch.
Kermit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pedro, as that shot connected.
Kermit digs a good hook to Pedro's body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kermit crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pedro - the referee stops the clock and Kermit gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pedro. Kermit manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Constantine Kermit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedro has managed to clinch.
Pedro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kermit seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pedro can turn it around.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pedro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pedro lands with a short shot to the head.
Kermit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pedro or perhaps it was just good defense by Kermit, which made it look bad.
Pedro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pedro tries to clinch up.
Kermit is looking to counter punch.
Pedro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kermit counters with a stiff right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pedro.
Kermit throws a good cross that connects.
Pedro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kermit bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kermit misses with a straight right.
Pedro moves into the clinch.
Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Kermit controls the action.
Kermit stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kermit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kermit taking a breather.
Kermit wants to break free but Pedro has control.
Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pedro.
Pedro lands a shot to the body.
Kermit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pedro.
Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Kermit controls the action.
Kermit throws a punch but it's blocked by Pedro.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pedro.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Come on Kermit - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Pedro on the inside.
Pedro is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kermit can't fight it off and eventually Pedro manages to take the fight to the floor. Kermit looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pedro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pedro scoring with some ground and pound.
Pedro throwing strikes but missing.
Pedro cracks Kermit with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George Pedro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pedro misses with a hook. Kermit ducked under it nicely.
Pedro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kermit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pedro wants to clinch.
Pedro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pedro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kermit throws a hook but Pedro avoids it easily.
Kermit throws a sloppy head kick
and Pedro counters with a shoot takedown. Kermit fights it but they end up in guard.
Pedro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kermit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermit has momentary wrist control but Pedro slips an elbow through the middle.
Kermit trying to control the position.
Pedro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kermit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pedro throws a big right hand that misses.
Kermit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pedro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pedro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kermit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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.
Pedro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kermit is keeping the position for now.
Kermit 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.
Kermit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kermit looking for a sweep. Not yet Kermit, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedro throws a big right hand that misses.
Pedro throwing strikes from guard but Kermit blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kermit keeping moving, preventing Pedro from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kermit throws a jab but it's blocked by Pedro.
Pedro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kermit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kermit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pedro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pedro wants to pass the guard but Kermit is keeping the position.
Pedro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pedro is looking to work some ground and pound but Kermit has wrist control.
Kermit keeping moving, preventing Pedro from controlling successfully.
Pedro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kermit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Pedro really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pedro forces Kermit back against the cage and clinches.
Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Kermit controls the action.
Pedro can't get the takedown.
Kermit misses with a body punch.
Kermit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kermit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good standup being displayed there by Kermit as he connects with a hook.
Pedro slips a straight right by Kermit.
Kermit swats away the attempt to clinch by Pedro.
Kermit throwing a counter right hand but Pedro manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kermit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pedro.
Kermit throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pedro avoids it.
Pedro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kermit manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pedro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pedro is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Pedro chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermit is controlling Pedro's posture.
Kermit working a defensive guard here.
Pedro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kermit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pedro's guard.
Pedro controls Kermit momentarily but Kermit frees himself.
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.
Pedro wants to sweep here but Kermit controlling him for the moment.
Kermit is looking to advance position but Pedro has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Pedro thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Pedro sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kermit holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pedro tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Pedro with shots to the head and body - Kermit looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kermit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kermit is bucking up trying to escape but Pedro cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pedro lands with some strikes.
Pedro working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Kermit slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Pedro lands strikes from half guard.
Pedro controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedro throwing shots but Kermit is blocking nicely.
Pedro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kermit wants to control but Pedro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pedro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pedro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pedro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kermit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pedro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kermit haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Pedro dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kermit loads up on a big right hand but Pedro slips the punch.
Pedro staying out of range there.
Pedro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kermit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kermit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pedro finds it's way round the side to connect with Kermit's head.
Pedro clinches up against the cage.
Pedro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pedro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kermit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pedro clinches up with Kermit and pushes him back against the cage.
Pedro blocks a body shot from Kermit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pedro lands with a right to the head.
Kermit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kermit throws a hook to the side of Pedro's head but Pedro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pedro moves away from the strike by Kermit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kermit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kermit walks into a jab.
Pedro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kermit. That did some damage!
Pedro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kermit tries to avoid it but Pedro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kermit to the ground. Kermit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jab from Pedro.
Pedro misses with the combination.
Pedro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kermit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pedro thinking.
Pedro is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kermit throws a body punch but Pedro moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Pedro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pedro throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kermit to counter with a crisp jab.
Kermit throws the left hand but Pedro avoids the punch easily.
Pedro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pedro misses with a takedown attempt - Kermit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Constantine Kermit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pedro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kermit swings for the body but Pedro moves out of range.
Pedro darts in trying to clinch
and Kermit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kermit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pedro doesn't seem bothered though.
Pedro connects with a solid leg kick.
Constantine Kermit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Constantine Kermit is winning the standup battle so far.
Kermit throws an overhand right that lands on Pedro's shoulder, as Pedro tries to avoid the shot.
Kermit fails to land with a series of punches.
Pedro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kermit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pedro.
Pedro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kermit prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kermit pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Pedro.
Kermit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kermit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kermit.
Pedro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kermit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Pedro. That snapped Kermit's head back.
Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Kermit.
Pedro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kermit misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedro scores with a nice right hand.
Pedro gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pedro wants to control but Kermit is keeping him busy.
Pedro working away.
Pedro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pedro postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kermit tries to improve position but can't.
Pedro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pedro is chipping away with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Pedro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pedro 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:49
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Pedro!
George Pedro is the new light heavyweight champion!
The defeated Constantine Kermit had this to say: 'Yes, he good.'.
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