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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Ohoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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213 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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190 cm
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200 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Ohoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carl Park!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohoro gets a clinch.
Ohoro is trying to trip Park. He has hold of a leg but Park is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ohoro persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ohoro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Park working a defensive guard here.
Ohoro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ohoro throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohoro stays in close to Park's body and controls the position.
Park 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Park keeping moving, preventing Ohoro from controlling successfully.
Park utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Michael Ohoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ohoro fails with a takedown attempt.
Ohoro looks for a takedown but Park sprawls well.
Park connects with the punch.
It looks like Michael Ohoro has been cut.
Park shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ohoro but Ohoro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohoro goes for a double leg but Park avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Park continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Ohoro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ohoro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Park pinned against the cage. Park gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Park is looking for the big counter here.
Good work by Ohoro as he checks the leg kick.
Ohoro is looking to counter punch.
Ohoro goes for a double leg but Park avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Park continues to drive forward.
Ohoro scores with a takedown into Park's guard.
Park manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohoro is trying to trip Park. He has hold of a leg but Park is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ohoro persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Park scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohoro fails with the takedown
and Park counters with a left to the body.
Ohoro is breathing heavily.
Ohoro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ohoro misses with a takedown attempt - Park sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Park with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ohoro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Park pinned against the cage. Park gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Park shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Park closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ohoro circles away.
Ohoro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Park defends well and Ohoro ends up having to push Park into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ohoro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Park counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ohoro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Park sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Park tries to counter with a clinch but Ohoro shakes him off and moves away.
Ohoro slaps away a takedown attempt from Park, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Park tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ohoro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Park somewhat.
Ohoro has his takedown stuffed
and Park moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Park dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Ohoro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Park stuffs the takedown.
Park throws a big counter head kick but Ohoro avoids it with no problem.
Park darts in looking for a takedown but Ohoro gets double underhooks and turns Park into the cage.
Ohoro fails with a takedown attempt.
Park unleashes a big counter combination but Ohoro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ohoro shoots in looking for a takedown. Park tries to sprawl out of it but Ohoro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Park manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Ohoro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohoro gets a double leg takedown into Park's guard.
Ohoro trying to control the position from guard on top but Park is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Park has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Park is adopting a defensive guard.
Ohoro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Park looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Park looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Park!
Ohoro is trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Ohoro avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Park.
Ohoro tries to improve position but can't.
Ohoro wants to control but Park postures up.
Park controls the position.
Ohoro is pushing Park's head away, looking to escape. Park manages to hold on to the position though.
Ohoro tries to control but Park manages to take his back.
Park gets his hands free as Ohoro looks to control.
You can see the frustration on Ohoro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Park struggling to land strikes to the head as Ohoro covers up.
Park missing with punches from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ohoro has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Park.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ohoro knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ohoro for a finish.
Ohoro looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ohoro covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Park is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ohoro defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Park is breathing heavily.
Park is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ohoro is trying to stand back up.
That's four 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.
Park is trying to stick to Ohoro's back but Ohoro is turning into Park. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Park's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ohoro.
Park looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ohoro is one step ahead there.
Ohoro wants to control from the top but Park keeps moving.
Ohoro prevents Park from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ohoro 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Park showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Ohoro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ohoro scores with a takedown into Park's guard.
Ohoro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ohoro lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Park keeping moving, preventing Ohoro from controlling successfully.
Ohoro throws a strike but Park rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ohoro is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohoro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ohoro won't allow Park to sweep him here.
Park takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ohoro works over Park with some ground and pound from guard.
Ohoro wants to control from the top but Park keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ohoro throwing strikes but missing.
Ohoro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ohoro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two 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.
Park looking for a sweep. Not yet Park, not yet.
Ohoro throws a big right hand that misses.
Ohoro wants to control from the top but Park keeps moving.
Ohoro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ohoro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ohoro trying to control but Park is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ohoro has Park up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park trying to stall but Ohoro improves his position.
Park is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ohoro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Park prevents it.
Ohoro has Park pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ohoro pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Park tumbling to the mat - Ohoro dives into Park's guard.
Park is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ohoro presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Park jumps guard but Ohoro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Park lands an elbow inside that Ohoro shrugs off.
Ohoro takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Park looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ohoro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Park has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Park is trying to drag Ohoro to the mat but Ohoro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ohoro breaks from the clinch.
Ohoro tries for a takedown but Park sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Ohoro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohoro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Park pinned against the cage. Park gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Park drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ohoro defends it well.
Carl Park is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Park goes for a double leg but Ohoro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ohoro continues to drive forward.
Michael Ohoro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Park shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ohoro pinned against the cage. Ohoro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Ohoro.
Well Park 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Park!
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energy
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RATING
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