Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 305 Temidare vs Okongwu 2
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Mahomes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Yakubu Okoroji has been cut.#TD#
Okoroji drives through with a takedown into Mahomes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Okoroji tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahomes is retaining full guard.
Okoroji stops Mahomes from standing up.
Mahomes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Okoroji. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Okoroji looking to pass the guard.
Okoroji sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mahomes's guard.
Mahomes is trying to stand back up but Okoroji is controlling him
Okoroji missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Okoroji is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Okoroji is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Okoroji is looking to advance position but Mahomes won't allow it.
Okoroji throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Okoroji has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Okoroji tries to take his opponent's back but Mahomes turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. #SUB#
Okoroji throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Okoroji is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Okoroji looking for a guillotine here but Mahomes defends easily. #SUB#
Okoroji working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mahomes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mahomes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SU2#
Mahomes stands and steps away. Okoroji gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Okoroji with a poor takedown
and Mahomes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mahomes scores with a nice head shot.
Okoroji is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Okoroji bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Mahomes throws Okoroji to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okoroji tries for a takedown but Mahomes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Okoroji on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yakubu Okoroji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahomes throws out a loose jab but Okoroji uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Mahomes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mahomes as he jumps to the side.
Mahomes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Okoroji is defended easily by Mahomes.
A countering left hand to the body from Mahomes misses.
Okoroji lands a jab to the nose.
Okoroji cracks Mahomes with a good jab.
Mahomes misses with an uppercut.
Okoroji is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mahomes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Okoroji stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mahomes.
Mahomes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Mahomes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yakubu Okoroji's cut.
That's time! Okoroji's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mahomes throws a body punch but Okoroji moves out of range.
Okoroji throwing a counter right hand but Mahomes manages to avoid it.
Mahomes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mahomes throws a head kick that half lands.
Yakubu Okoroji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okoroji shoots in but Mahomes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mahomes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okoroji manages to avoid it.
Okoroji misses with a looping left.
Okoroji walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mahomes.#CL#
Okoroji closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Mahomes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahomes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Mahomes.
A right handed body shot lands from Mahomes.
Okoroji tries for a takedown but Mahomes manages to get underhooks.
Mahomes gets underhooks to prevent Okoroji's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yakubu Okoroji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahomes is stalling here.
Mahomes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahomes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Mahomes just leaning against Okoroji, taking a breather. #TD#
Okoroji turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Okoroji manages to end up in side control.#SUB#
Okoroji swings around for an armbar but Mahomes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Okoroji's guard.#SUB#
Okoroji working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mahomes has passed into half guard! #SU2#
Mahomes stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Nice defenses there by Okoroji.
Okoroji doesn't manage to clinch there - Mahomes circles away.
Both fighters circling a little - Mahomes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mahomes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okoroji misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahomes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Mahomes thows a body kick. Okoroji tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okoroji looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mahomes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okoroji moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Mahomes as Okoroji shoots in.
Okoroji has his takedown stuffed
and Mahomes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Okoroji fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Okoroji throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mahomes was covering up waiting for the punch and Okoroji finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mahomes wants to stand up but Okoroji is controlling him. #T3#
Okoroji distracts Mahomes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Okoroji tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahomes is retaining full guard.
Okoroji is working hard here to advance position.
Mahomes wants to stand up but Okoroji is controlling him.
Okoroji stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahomes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU#
Okoroji gets to his feet. Mahomes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mahomes misses with a hook. Okoroji ducked under it nicely. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Okoroji scores with a nice right hand.
Patrick Mahomes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mahomes enables Okoroji to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mahomes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mahomes wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Okoroji manages to pass to side control.
Yakubu Okoroji overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REVB##SUB#
Okoroji is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Okoroji looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SU#
Okoroji stands up out of the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Mahomes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yakubu Okoroji's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Okoroji throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mahomes's waist but Mahomes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Okoroji off to one side.
Okoroji shoots and misses
and Mahomes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Mahomes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mahomes lands with a straight right. Okoroji didn't see that one coming.
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mahomes but Mahomes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yakubu Okoroji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahomes moves out of range as Okoroji strikes.
Mahomes misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahomes misses the target.
Okoroji doesn't manage to clinch there - Mahomes circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji closes the distance and clinches up with Mahomes, looking for a takedown. Okoroji pushes Mahomes against the cage but Mahomes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Okoroji closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Mahomes kicks Okoroji off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahomes connects with a nice looking jab.
Okoroji shoots in and drives through. Mahomes sprawls well.#T1##TD#
Okoroji feints and as Mahomes raises his hands in defense, Okoroji changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#ES2#
Mahomes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Mahomes tries a body shot but Okoroji blocks it.
Mahomes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okoroji backwards. #TD#
Okoroji has picked Mahomes up - he's going for a ride! Okoroji dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Mahomes is defending against the submission attempts here by Okoroji. #SUB#
Okoroji is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mahomes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Okoroji. #SUB#
Okoroji wants to work for an arm triangle but Mahomes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Okoroji is looking for a kimura but Mahomes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Okoroji to get the leverage.
Okoroji thows a huge punch but Mahomes dodges it nicely.
Mahomes pushes Okoroji off looking to stand but Okoroji dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Okoroji is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Okoroji prevents Mahomes from standing back up. #T3#
Okoroji not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Okoroji trying to pass the guard but Mahomes defending well.
Okoroji is looking to pass Mahomes's guard but actually Mahomes recovers to full guard.
Okoroji prevents Mahomes from getting back to his feet.
Mahomes keeping full guard, as Okoroji tries to pass. #SUB#
Okoroji postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mahomes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Okoroji, into his guard. #REVB##T4##SU2#
Okoroji is working an open guard so Mahomes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Yakubu Okoroji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okoroji pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mahomes flicks out a counter leg kick but Okoroji steps away.#TD#
Okoroji shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mahomes is trying to defend but Okoroji finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Mahomes kicks Okoroji off and gets back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Mahomes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Mahomes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mahomes 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Mahomes!

Event: DMMA 294 Drake vs Ekaku
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Okoroji avoids the body shot from Joshy.
Joshy keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Joshy as Okoroji shoots in.
Okoroji misses with a takedown attempt - Joshy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Joshy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Okoroji scores with a jab. Joshy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Joshy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okoroji sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joshy keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheers as Okoroji lands an impressive looking overhand right. Joshy doesn't seem phased though.
Okoroji avoids a kick to the body.
Okoroji darts in looking for a takedown but Joshy gets double underhooks and turns Okoroji into the cage.
Bam Bam Joshy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakubu Okoroji.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy tries to score with a low kick but Okoroji moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okoroji! But no joy.
Joshy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Okoroji has time to react.
Joshy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Okoroji.
Okoroji goes for a double leg but Joshy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Joshy continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Joshy misses the target.
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joshy as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Okoroji throws an overhand right that lands on Joshy's shoulder, as Joshy tries to avoid the shot.
Okoroji moves out of range as Joshy strikes.
Okoroji swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Joshy closes the distance and clinches.
Okoroji's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joshy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Okoroji to keep the fight standing.
Okoroji has Joshy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Joshy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Okoroji drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joshy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joshy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okoroji has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Joshy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Joshy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Okoroji walks away with a smile on his face. Joshy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Okoroji takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Okoroji steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Yakubu Okoroji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Okoroji drives through with a takedown into Joshy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okoroji tries to free his leg and advance position but Joshy is retaining full guard.
Okoroji forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okoroji is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Okoroji has gone for a leg lock! Joshy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Okoroji's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Joshy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Okoroji working for a triangle but Joshy defends it easily.
Joshy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okoroji swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Joshy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joshy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Okoroji isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Joshy stacks Okoroji on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Joshy!
Joshy gets to mount! Okoroji was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB#
Joshy is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Okoroji has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Okoroji! #T4#
Okoroji lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Okoroji postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Joshy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Okoroji, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Okoroji working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Joshy has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Okoroji looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Okoroji looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Joshy pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Bam Joshy dominated that 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.#R2#
Okoroji tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joshy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Okoroji tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joshy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Okoroji walks into a jab.
A head kick from Joshy lands but Okoroji takes it in his stride.
Bam Bam Joshy is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okoroji looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Okoroji closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Okoroji is looking to pass Joshy's guard but actually Joshy recovers to full guard.
Okoroji works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Okoroji is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Joshy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoroji pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Okoroji wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Okoroji is working for a kimura here but Joshy manages to reverse the position and he's now in Okoroji's guard. #SUB#
Joshy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joshy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Joshy drops back looking for a leg! Okoroji is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Okoroji manages to kick Joshy off! Joshy jumps back into Okoroji's guard. #SUB#
Joshy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Joshy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Okoroji is looking for a triangle here but Joshy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bam Bam Joshy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joshy prevents Okoroji from escaping the position.#SUB#
Joshy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Joshy gets to mount! Okoroji was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Okoroji is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Joshy goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Okoroji is on top in guard.
Okoroji wants to pass the guard but Joshy is keeping the position.
Okoroji slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Okoroji moves into full mount! #T4#
Joshy gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Okoroji is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Joshy looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Joshy is defending against the submission attempts here by Okoroji.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Joshy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bam Bam Joshy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Joshy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A clash of legs there as Okoroji blocks the low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Joshy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joshy.#TD2#
Okoroji changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Joshy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Joshy gets back to half guard.
Okoroji trying to mount his opponent but Joshy defends it.
Joshy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Crapollas Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Okoroji is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy is looking to improve his position. #T1##SUB#
Joshy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoroji pulls his head out easily.
Joshy is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Okoroji is trying to work for a kimura but Joshy is defending well. #SUB2#
Okoroji is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Okoroji looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Joshy manages to get to full guard.
Okoroji stands and throws Joshy's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Okoroji is trying to get an arm triangle but Joshy is defending well. #T3#
Joshy prevents Okoroji from improving position. #SUB2#
Okoroji is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joshy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Okoroji is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joshy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Joshy is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Okoroji is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joshy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Joshy is looking to regain half guard here but Okoroji keeps moving and retains side control.
Yakubu Okoroji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joshy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Okoroji is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Joshy is just riding it out for now. Okoroji eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Joshy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yakubu Okoroji comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Joshy 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bam Bam Joshy!

Event: DMMA 285 Doomsday vs Dragneel
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Okoroji fails with a takedown attempt.
Okoroji tries to clinch up
and Maestro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maestro throws a jab but it's blocked by Okoroji.
Yakubu Okoroji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Maestro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Maestro showed some decent athleticism there.
Maestro is taking a breather. Okoroji says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Okoroji looking for submissions off his back.
Maestro is keen to just control but Okoroji is a slippery customer.#T1#
Maestro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Okoroji looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Okoroji looking for submissions off his back.
Maestro trying to pass the guard but Okoroji defending well.
Okoroji is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Okoroji with the active half guard here but Maestro passes nicely into side control.
Maestro taking a breather here. #T2#
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.
Maestro gets to mount! Okoroji was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Maestro tries to control but Okoroji wriggling away.
Okoroji gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Maestro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Okoroji has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maestro prevents Okoroji from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Okoroji looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okoroji is trying to get back to full guard.
Maestro wants to pass to mount but Okoroji is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Maestro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Okoroji looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maestro works his foot free and advances to mount.
Okoroji is looking to improve his position but Maestro isn't that keen on the idea.
Okoroji keeps trying to improve his position.
Okoroji is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maestro trying to control but Okoroji is having none of it.
Okoroji sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matija Maestro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Okoroji. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okoroji.
Maestro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okoroji moves away.
Okoroji tries to clinch there but Maestro circles away.
Okoroji misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Maestro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Okoroji's guard.
Maestro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maestro is looking to stall here but Okoroji recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Okoroji is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Okoroji looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Maestro has picked Okoroji up and slammed him! Okoroji can't keep hold of the triangle and Maestro manages to pass to side control!
Maestro wants to control but Okoroji is keeping him busy.
Okoroji is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Maestro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okoroji keeps working.
Okoroji tries to buck Maestro off but Maestro is having none of it.
Maestro moves into full mount!
Maestro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Okoroji is looking to escape.
Maestro controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Okoroji gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Okoroji looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Okoroji looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Okoroji is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maestro pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Okoroji looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Maestro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maestro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Maestro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maestro is looking to take a break and control but Okoroji is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maestro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Okoroji knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Maestro moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Okoroji.
Okoroji is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Maestro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Okoroji, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matija Maestro dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Maestro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maestro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okoroji keeps working. #SUB#
Maestro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Okoroji has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maestro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okoroji keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji is trying to work for a sweep but Maestro has mounted him!
Okoroji is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Maestro controlling the position easily from mount.
Okoroji keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maestro trying to control but Okoroji is having none of it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Maestro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Okoroji to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Okoroji shrugs it off. #SUB#
Maestro is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Okoroji is surviving well by controlling Maestro's body position as best he can.
Okoroji tries to improve his position but instead Maestro has taken his back!
Okoroji breaks Maestro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Okoroji looking to pass the guard.
Maestro pulls Okoroji in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Okoroji trying to move into half guard but instead Maestro has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Okoroji has his foot on Maestro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maestro works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Okoroji looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Okoroji keeping moving, preventing Maestro from controlling successfully.
Maestro's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Okoroji looking for a guillotine here but Maestro defends easily.
Okoroji keeping full guard, as Maestro tries to pass.
Yakubu Okoroji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maestro stays in close to Okoroji's body and controls the position.
Maestro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okoroji can do to turn this around?
Okoroji keeping full guard, as Maestro tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maestro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matija Maestro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maestro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matija Maestro!
After winning the bout, Matija Maestro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 278 Bundy vs Khan
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Darawan throws a looping overhand right but Okoroji ducks down to avoid it.
Darawan throws a shot from downtown. Okoroji moves away and avoids it.
Darawan takes a swing at Okoroji's ribcage but misses.
Okoroji swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Darawan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okoroji sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okoroji dives in for a single leg takedown but Darawan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Darawan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okoroji counters with a left and a right that stings Darawan. #TD2#
Darawan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Okoroji looking to pass the guard.
Okoroji wants to stand but Darawan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Okoroji advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darawan prevents Okoroji from moving into mount.
Darawan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Darawan tries to get out of the position.#T1##SUB2#
Okoroji is trying to get an arm triangle but Darawan is defending well. #SUB2#
Okoroji is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Darawan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Okoroji tries to move to full mount but Darawan actually manages to regain half guard.
Darawan won't allow Okoroji to pass to mount. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Okoroji is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Darawan defends it well. #SUB2#
Okoroji is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Okoroji is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Okoroji is looking to advance position but Darawan won't allow it. #SUB2#
Okoroji is trying to work for a kimura but Darawan is defending well. #SUB2#
Okoroji is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Okoroji is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Okoroji is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Darawan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Okoroji wants to pass the guard but Darawan is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Okoroji is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Darawan is just riding it out for now. Okoroji eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Okoroji is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yakubu Okoroji dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A punch combination from Darawan misses.
Darawan looks to throw the jab but Okoroji is out of range.
Darawan throws a sloppy body shot
and Okoroji counters with a nice uppercut.
Darawan throws out a loose jab but Okoroji uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petcharon Darawan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okoroji ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Darawan misses with a head kick.
Darawan throws a hook to the side of Okoroji's head but Okoroji sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okoroji doesn't manage to clinch there - Darawan circles away.
Okoroji fails to land the takedown.
Darawan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okoroji defending well as Darawan loads up on a big left hand.
Okoroji loads up on a big right hand but Darawan slips the punch.
Darawan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Yakubu Okoroji has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darawan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okoroji.
Darawan lands a jab to the nose.
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown but Darawan shows good takedown defense.
Darawan misses with a body punch
and Okoroji counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okoroji moves away from the strike by Darawan.
Okoroji slips a jab from Darawan.#T1#
Darawan tries a head kick but it misses.
Okoroji uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darawan.
Darawan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Okoroji drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Okoroji wanted to stand there but Darawan had control of the position.
Okoroji trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Darawan has a closed guard, preventing Okoroji from standing up.
Okoroji looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Darawan throws a body shot but no joy.
Darawan misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Okoroji on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Darawan throws a body shot but no joy.
Okoroji paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Darawan throws a head kick that misses.
Petcharon Darawan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Okoroji has managed to clinch.
Darawan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okoroji has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Darawan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Petcharon Darawan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakubu Okoroji.
Okoroji can't get the takedown. #T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Darawan obliges.
Okoroji being controlled against the cage.
Okoroji throws a head punch that misses.
Darawan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Okoroji blocks a body shot from Darawan.
Okoroji tries for a takedown. No joy.
Okoroji is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Darawan is defending well.#BC#
Darawan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darawan.
Okoroji moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Okoroji decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Okoroji tries to pass to full mount but Darawan defends it. #SUB2#
Okoroji is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Darawan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Okoroji. #T4#
Darawan wants to control but Okoroji is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Okoroji is trying to work for a kimura but Darawan is defending well.
Darawan trying to hold on to Okoroji's head to control him but Okoroji postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petcharon Darawan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yakubu Okoroji's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Darawan misses the target.
Darawan throws a sloppy body shot
and Okoroji counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okoroji blocks a jab.
Okoroji throws a sloppy head kick and Darawan moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Okoroji closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Okoroji lands in his opponent's guard.
Okoroji passes Darawan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Darawan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Okoroji on the ground.#SUB2#
Okoroji is working for a kimura but Darawan is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Okoroji is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Darawan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Okoroji. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji uses his free foot to push down on Darawan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Darawan. #SUB2#
Okoroji is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Okoroji!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yakubu Okoroji!
A very excited looking Yakubu Okoroji made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Petcharon Darawan was interviewed post fight and said 'I have nothing to say.'.

Event: DMMA 272 Cowan vs Kruth
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Okoroji takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Senger Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okoroji throws a head kick but Line moves out of range. #CL2#
Line closes the distance and clinches.
Line blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Line lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okoroji backwards. #BC#
Okoroji breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Okoroji feints and as Line raises his hands in defense, Okoroji changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Okoroji trying to move into half guard but instead Line has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Okoroji is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Line pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okoroji is keeping the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Okoroji working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Line doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Line manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Line sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Okoroji working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Line doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Line manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Line trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okoroji seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Okoroji can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Line controls the pace.#SUB#
Okoroji is looking for a triangle but Line pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Okoroji is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Line defends well.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Okoroji looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Line has picked Okoroji up and slammed him! Okoroji can't keep hold of the triangle and Line manages to pass to side control!
Okoroji is not content to let Line control the position.
Okoroji tries to buck Line off but Line is having none of it.
Okoroji manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SU#
Okoroji stands up and beckons Line to join him on the feet.
Good exchange - Line coming out on top.#T3#
A big left from Okoroji misses.
Okoroji with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Line to score with a decent uppercut.
Line stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Line wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Line rushes Okoroji and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Line breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okoroji shoots in looking for a takedown. Line tries to sprawl out of it but Okoroji keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Line manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Line misses with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Line.
Line tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okoroji paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Line ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okoroji moves away.
Line defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Okoroji.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yakubu Okoroji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Line stuffs the takedown attempt from Okoroji. Okoroji gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Line tries to sprawl but Okoroji drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Okoroji is looking to advance position but Line won't allow it. #T4#
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!
Line holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Line tries to roll over but Okoroji keeps him under control.
Line keeping hold of Okoroji's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Okoroji wants to work for an arm triangle but Line is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SU#
Okoroji stands up out of the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Senger Line will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Line moves into the clinch.
Okoroji jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Line walks away with a smile on his face. Okoroji gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Okoroji scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Line misses with a body shot
and Okoroji cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Line swats away the attempt to clinch by Okoroji.
Okoroji wants to clinch.
Line pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Line misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Line throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okoroji throws a right hand that Line ducks under and follows up with a left that Line also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji drops his hands momentarily and Line takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Okoroji tries to clinch but Line is having none of it.
Line connects with a good right hand that stumbles Okoroji. Okoroji circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Senger Line is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crunch! Line slams his shin into Okoroji's torso.
Line tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okoroji was well out of range. Poor timing from Line.
Okoroji is looking to counter punch.
Okoroji looks for a takedown but Line sprawls well.#T1#
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown but Line shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yakubu Okoroji. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Line closes the distance and clinches.
Okoroji blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Line breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Line tries to clinch but Okoroji moves out of range.
Line swings for the body but Okoroji moves out of range. #CL#
Okoroji takes the fight into the clinch.
Line lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Okoroji tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Line just stands there and leans against the cage.
Okoroji goes for a takedown attempt but Line pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Line tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okoroji manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Line throws a sloppy head kick and Okoroji moves out of range easily.
Okoroji missing with a left hand there. Line was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Line throws a right hand that Okoroji ducks under and follows up with a left that Okoroji also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Line.
Senger Line is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Line throws an off balance right hand
letting Okoroji counter with a right hand. #T2#
Line fails to land with a series of punches.
Line tests Okoroji's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Okoroji is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Line's half guard.#SUB#
Okoroji seems to be working for a kimura but Line defends the submission attempt.
Okoroji wants to free his trapped foot but Line is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Line slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Okoroji trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Line manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T3##SUB#
Okoroji working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Line doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Line manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Okoroji is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Line controlling from the top position.
Line's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Okoroji working for a triangle but Line defends it easily. #SUB#
Okoroji has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Line can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Line's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Senger Line showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Line throws a head kick but Okoroji moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Line misses the target.
Okoroji takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Okoroji keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Line tries to clinch
and Okoroji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Okoroji shoots in and gets a takedown into Line's guard.#SUB#
Okoroji drops back, looking for a kneebar! Line looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Line looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Line! #REVB#
Line trying to control the action but Okoroji is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Okoroji's face as Line controls the position.
Okoroji is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Line trying to control the action but Okoroji is working from the bottom.
Line lands a decent elbow from side control.
Okoroji is looking for a sweep.
Line wants to control but Okoroji is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okoroji is looking to reverse the position.
Okoroji manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Okoroji is looking to pass Line's guard but actually Line recovers to full guard.
Okoroji looking to pass the guard.
Yakubu Okoroji overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Line pulls Okoroji in close to prevent any damage.
Okoroji wants to pass the guard but Line is keeping the position.#T3#
Okoroji is pushing down on Line's leg trying to pass to half guard. Line is fighting to maintain full guard but Okoroji has managed to sneak the leg through.
Okoroji looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Line is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Okoroji is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Okoroji wants to pass the guard but Line is defending well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Okoroji is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SU#
Okoroji stands up and beckons Line to join him on the feet.
Yakubu Okoroji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Line bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Line ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okoroji moves away.
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Line as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Line misses with a left hand
enabling Okoroji to counter with a crisp jab.
Okoroji moves out of range of the leg kick from Line.
Okoroji throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Line's waist but Line gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Okoroji off to one side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yakubu Okoroji showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Line 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Senger Line!
After winning the bout, Senger Line thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 261 Klimenko vs Nurma
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Okoroji enables Mir to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Okoroji manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Okoroji is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mir keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Okoroji's head.#SUB#
Okoroji is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mir is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Okoroji is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mir defends well.
Mir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Okoroji avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Okoroji works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Okoroji had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mir defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Mir avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Mir wants to control from the top but Okoroji keeps moving. #SUB#
Okoroji looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mir stays in close to Okoroji's body and controls the position.
Mir passes Okoroji's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Okoroji is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mir scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mir connects with a nice short shot to Okoroji's temple.
Okoroji pushes Mir off looking to stand but Mir dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mir is trying to control. Okoroji wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mir scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Mir seems to be working for a kimura but Okoroji defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB#
Okoroji actively working from the bottom here.
Mir working over Okoroji with some ground and pound. Okoroji looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Okoroji actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Okoroji has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Okoroji looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Okoroji actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Okoroji looking for subs from the bottom but Mir mounts him!#T3#
Okoroji really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mir lands a big shot there that rocks Okoroji but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mir unloading with bombs!#SUB2#
Mir swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frankie Mir!
Frankie Mir thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 255 Bundy vs Holliday
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Okoroji falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zhao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zhao.
Zhao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zhao connects with an inside leg kick.
Zhao connects with a solid leg kick.
Okoroji swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okoroji.
Okoroji tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Okoroji throws a body punch but Zhao moves out of range.
Okoroji looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Okoroji tries for a takedown but Zhao circles away easily
and Zhao counters with a right hand to the body.
Okoroji shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Zhao to counter with a crisp jab.
Zhao lands a jab.
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!
Zhao connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Okoroji misses with a takedown
and Okoroji takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jian Zhao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakubu Okoroji.
Okoroji shoots in but no luck this time.
Zhao connects with an inside leg kick.
Okoroji fails with the takedown.
Zhao swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Okoroji tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Zhao.
Zhao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yakubu Okoroji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okoroji misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zhao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zhao connects with a right hand. Okoroji shakes it off.#CL2#
Okoroji takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Okoroji escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zhao on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhao scoring well with a low kick there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okoroji.
Okoroji looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good standup being displayed there by Zhao as he connects with a hook.
Zhao scores with a jab to the body.
Okoroji misses the shot to the body.
Okoroji gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zhao counters with a straight right hand.
Zhao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zhao keeps the fight on the outside.
Zhao throws a right and a left that Okoroji avoids nicely.
Okoroji's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Okoroji gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Okoroji takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okoroji's coach down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Okoroji's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Zhao gets tackled into the cage by Okoroji. Okoroji maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Okoroji breaks the clinch.
It looks like Zhao has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Okoroji scores with a body shot.
Zhao is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3##TD2#
Okoroji feints and as Zhao raises his hands in defense, Okoroji changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Zhao manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Okoroji closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zhao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zhao lands with a nice combination. Okoroji backs away looking to recover.
Okoroji tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zhao swivels and escapes.
Zhao swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okoroji throws a sloppy body shot
and Zhao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jian Zhao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okoroji looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okoroji shoots in looking for a takedown. Zhao tries to sprawl out of it but Okoroji keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zhao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zhao connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Zhao blocks the body kick.
Zhao lands a jab to the nose.
Zhao misses with a wild combination.
Okoroji swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Okoroji has managed to clinch.
Okoroji pushes Zhao back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Zhao manages to break the clinch.
Donk. Zhao catches Okoroji right on the button with a cross.
Okoroji misses with a double jab
and Okoroji takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Zhao misses its intended target.
Okoroji tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zhao counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jian Zhao dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Zhao.
Zhao cracks Okoroji with an open hand slap.
Zhao misses with a double jab
and Okoroji counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zhao throws a leg kick that misses.
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zhao as he avoids it easily.
Zhao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Okoroji lands a body shot.
Okoroji is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zhao rather than just go for the knockout.
Okoroji dives in and grabs Zhao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zhao pushes down on Okoroji's head and hops out.
Zhao swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Okoroji swings for the body but Zhao moves out of range.
Zhao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okoroji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao clobbers Okoroji with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zhao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okoroji moves away.#CL2#
Okoroji takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Okoroji breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Zhao. That's going to slow Okoroji down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okoroji looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zhao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okoroji momentarily.
Okoroji doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhao circles away.
Okoroji has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zhao sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zhao avoids the body shot from Okoroji.
An attempted straight right counter from Zhao misses the target.
Zhao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zhao cracks Okoroji with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zhao swats away the attempt to clinch by Okoroji.
Okoroji punishes Zhao's body with a nice straight punch.
Zhao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Okoroji's head.#T2#
Zhao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okoroji looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okoroji moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Okoroji tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okoroji.
Zhao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zhao lands a really nice looking cross but Okoroji seems unphased.
Okoroji fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jian Zhao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakubu Okoroji.
Okoroji misses with a double jab
and Zhao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okoroji shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zhao counters with an outside leg kick.
Okoroji throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhao. #T3#
Okoroji fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Okoroji is breathing heavily.
Zhao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okoroji wants to clinch.
Zhao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okoroji shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zhao counters with a one-two to the body.
Okoroji on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zhao. Zhao obviously looking to wear him down.
Zhao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okoroji can do to turn this around?
Okoroji is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown but Zhao shows good takedown defense.
Okoroji tries to clinch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Zhao counters with a nice body shot.
Okoroji on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zhao. Zhao obviously looking to wear him down.
Okoroji tries to clinch up but Zhao circles away and keeps his distance.
Zhao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zhao lands a head shot.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okoroji lands a nice hook to Zhao's body. Zhao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zhao misses with the combination.
Zhao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zhao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A low kick lands for Zhao.
Okoroji tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zhao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Okoroji throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zhao counters with a straight right hand.
Zhao throws a hook but Okoroji blocks it.
Okoroji takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Okoroji chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zhao can pounce on him.
Okoroji tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okoroji will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zhao connects with a looping right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jian Zhao dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Okoroji tries to clinch up but Zhao circles away and keeps his distance.
Okoroji wants to clinch
and Zhao counters with a leg kick.
Okoroji takes a swing at Zhao's ribcage but misses.
Jian Zhao is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Zhao. Beautiful body shot.
Zhao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Okoroji with a poor takedown
and Zhao counters with a straight right hand.
Zhao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Okoroji is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zhao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Okoroji's knee momentarily.
Okoroji doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zhao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Zhao gets tackled into the cage by Okoroji. Okoroji maintains the clinch.
Okoroji takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zhao lands with a light punch inside. #T1##BC#
Zhao manages to break the clinch.
Zhao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okoroji momentarily.
Zhao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhao lands with a hook. Okoroji tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Okoroji looks to clinch
and Zhao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zhao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zhao with a jab.#ROC#Okoroji is rocked!
Zhao circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Okoroji to the canvas! Okoroji doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Zhao keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jian Zhao!
Jian Zhao thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 243 Bleak vs Roll
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Okoroji fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Okoroji misses with a takedown attempt
and Drake counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Okoroji is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drake sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yakubu Okoroji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Drake with a nice cross.#CUT2#It looks like Yakubu Okoroji has been cut.
Okoroji with a poor takedown
and Drake counters with a stiff right hand.
Okoroji throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drake doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Drake scores with a shot to the body.
Okoroji is breathing heavily.
Drake paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Drake changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okoroji stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Drake has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Okoroji takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Drake fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Okoroji to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Okoroji looks to clinch but Drake throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Okoroji taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dezmond Drake!
After winning the bout, Dezmond Drake thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 234 Drake vs Cortez
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1##TD#
Okoroji closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rahamies to the mat! Rahamies manages to get full guard.
Okoroji tries to free his leg and advance position but Rahamies is retaining full guard.
Rahamies keeping moving, preventing Okoroji from controlling successfully.
Okoroji stops Rahamies from standing up.
Okoroji pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rahamies is keeping the position for now. #ES2#
Rahamies manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Okoroji shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rahamies pinned against the cage. Rahamies gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rahamies.
Rahamies scores with a nice strike.
Okoroji shoots for a takedown but Rahamies saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Okoroji tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rahamies sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Okoroji somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yakubu Okoroji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahamies throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahamies scores with a body shot.
A jab from Rahamies does it's job there.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Okoroji is defended easily by Rahamies.
Rahamies connects with an inside leg kick.
Rahamies throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rahamies.
Okoroji dives in for a single leg takedown but Rahamies sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rahamies now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#BC2#
Rahamies's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown but Rahamies shows good takedown defense.
Rahamies avoids the head kick by Okoroji.
Okoroji has been working on his balance at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Rahamies.
Okoroji walks into a stiff left hand from Rahamies.
Okoroji on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rahamies. Rahamies obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been informed that Rahamies has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rahamies connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Okoroji throws a looping overhand right but Rahamies ducks down to avoid it.
Rahamies keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okoroji just misses with a punch to the body.
Okoroji fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Okoroji shoots in looking for a takedown. Rahamies tries to sprawl out of it but Okoroji keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rahamies manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Okoroji walks into a left hand.
Okoroji moves in looking to clinch but Rahamies pushes him off.
Ilari Rahamies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Rahamies.
Rahamies cracks Okoroji with an open hand slap.
Okoroji with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rahamies to score with a decent uppercut.
Rahamies turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Rahamies coming out on top.
Okoroji walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rahamies connects with a leg kick.
Okoroji closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rahamies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rahamies chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rahamies. That's going to slow Okoroji down.
Rahamies has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Okoroji takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Okoroji looks for a takedown but Rahamies sprawls well.
Rahamies fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Okoroji on the side of the head.
Rahamies moves into range and connects with a jab.
Okoroji has a takedown stuffed.
Rahamies takes a swing at Okoroji's ribcage but misses.
Rahamies scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rahamies.
Rahamies dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Okoroji. That did some damage!
Nice body punch from Rahamies.
Horrible takedown attempt by Okoroji or perhaps it was just good defense by Rahamies, which made it look bad.
Okoroji throws a body kick that misses
and Rahamies counters with a leg kick.
Rahamies feints and then cracks Okoroji's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okoroji down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahamies throws a head kick that Okoroji semi-blocks. #CUT2#It looks like Yakubu Okoroji has been cut.
Okoroji has his takedown stuffed
and Rahamies connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Okoroji tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rahamies sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Okoroji somewhat.
Okoroji is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Okoroji is breathing heavily.
Okoroji scores with a nice head shot.
Rahamies feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Okorojis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rahamies with the inside leg kick.
Okoroji fails to land the takedown.
Rahamies listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahamies's corner calls for a 1-2. Rahamies obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rahamies dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by Rahamies.
Rahamies buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okoroji closes the distance and clinches up with Rahamies, looking for a takedown. Okoroji pushes Rahamies against the cage but Rahamies circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilari Rahamies dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yakubu Okoroji's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Okoroji with a poor takedown
and Rahamies cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rahamies has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rahamies fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rahamies connects with a crisp jab.
Okoroji missing with a left hand there. Rahamies was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okoroji looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Okoroji throws a series of punches but Rahamies avoids them all with ease.
Rahamies scores with a punch to the head.
Ilari Rahamies seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rahamies uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Okoroji has time to react.#ROC2#Okoroji is rocked!
Rahamies connects with an inside leg kick.
Oh Okoroji is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That kick from Rahamies tenderised Okoroji's leg. Okoroji is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rahamies connects with a good right hand that stumbles Okoroji. Okoroji circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahamies fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Okoroji to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Okoroji looks to clinch but Rahamies throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Okoroji taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ilari Rahamies!
Ilari Rahamies seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 224 Thorn vs Khan
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Okoroji throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grant bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Okoroji's head backwards.
Okoroji takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Grant lands a leg kick that knocks Okoroji off balance momentarily.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Okoroji.
Grant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Okoroji does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant lands a leg kick that knocks Okoroji off balance momentarily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Okoroji or perhaps it was just good defense by Grant, which made it look bad.
Grant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grant lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Okoroji's coach down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Okoroji's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A jab from Grant finds it's way through Okoroji's defenses.
Grant connects with a solid leg kick.
Okoroji takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Grant lands the left hand.
Okoroji takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Grant fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okoroji.
Okoroji throws an off balance right hand
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okoroji shoots in for a double leg but Grant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Okoroji shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grant is trying to defend but Okoroji finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Okoroji works his foot free and advances to mount.
Okoroji looking to control but Grant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grant working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant has given up his back here. Will Okoroji look for the submission or keep pounding away? #SUB2#
Okoroji working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Okoroji looking for the RNC. #T2#
Grant staying busy and making it hard for Okoroji to control. #SUB2#
Grant preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Okoroji. #SUB2#
Okoroji working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okoroji has the hooks in. Grant is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Okoroji is persistently looking for the submission but Grant is defending it well.
Grant has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Okoroji.#SUB2#
Okoroji is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Grant with him. Grant is trying to defend but Okoroji has an arm under the chin now! Grant grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yakubu Okoroji!
Our winner, Yakubu Okoroji, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 215 Magrath vs Don 3
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Knuckles throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Okoroji gets caught flat footed, as Knuckles shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Okoroji working a defensive guard but Knuckles passes into half guard.
Knuckles tries to pass to full mount but Okoroji defends it.
Knuckles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Okoroji does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Knuckles tries to pass the half guard into mount. Okoroji knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Knuckles is trying to control. Okoroji wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Okoroji is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles thows a huge punch but Okoroji dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Knuckles is working for a submission of some sort.
Knuckles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Knuckles is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Okoroji is trying to get back to full guard.
Knuckles prevents Okoroji from standing back up. #SUB#
Knuckles seems to be working for a kimura but Okoroji defends the submission attempt.
Okoroji slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Okoroji preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knuckles is looking to work some ground and pound but Okoroji has wrist control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Okoroji had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knuckles defends it easily.
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Okoroji has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Knuckles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Okoroji works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knuckles throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knuckles throwing strikes from guard but Okoroji blocks nicely.
Knuckles postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Knuckles cracks Okoroji with a solid left hand.
Knuckles lands a couple of digs.
Knuckles controls from within his opponent's guard.
Knuckles landing with the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Okoroji throws his legs up looking for a submission but Knuckles uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okoroji is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Knuckles's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Knuckles is keen to just control but Okoroji is a slippery customer.
Knuckles lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Okoroji looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knuckles is nestled in close to Okoroji, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Knuckles is trying to work for a kimura but Okoroji is defending well. #T4#
Nice strikes from Knuckles there.
Knuckles trying to mount his opponent but Okoroji defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okoroji is refusing to be controlled, as Knuckles sits in half guard.
Okoroji is trying to get back to full guard.
Knuckles trying to control from Okoroji's half guard. Okoroji has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knuckles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brass Knuckles dominated that round.
That's time! Knuckles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Okoroji pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okoroji fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knuckles avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Knuckles darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Knuckles is trying to work for a kimura but Okoroji is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles trying to control the action but Okoroji is working from the bottom.
Knuckles moves into full mount! Okoroji won't be happy about that! #T1#
Okoroji tries to buck Knuckles off but he can't manage it.
Knuckles working the ground and pound effectively.
Knuckles lands a big shot there that rocks Okoroji but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Knuckles working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Knuckles pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Knuckles is landing with some decent strikes but Okoroji is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Okoroji has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Knuckles's lack of action.
Okoroji has hold of Knuckles's hands but Knuckles slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Okoroji is trying to stand up here but Knuckles is controlling him well. #T2#
Knuckles passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Okoroji!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okoroji is looking to improve his position but Knuckles isn't that keen on the idea.
Okoroji in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Knuckles is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Okoroji has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Okoroji!
Okoroji stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knuckles swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Knuckles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knuckles tries to strike from the bottom. #T3#
Okoroji pushing down on Knuckles's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Okoroji is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Knuckles punching from the bottom. #SUB2#
Okoroji is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Knuckles manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Okoroji stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knuckles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knuckles looking to control. #SUB#
Knuckles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Knuckles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okoroji defends well.
Brass Knuckles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Okoroji stands and throws Knuckles's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Knuckles regains half guard.
Okoroji is looking to advance position but Knuckles won't allow it.
Okoroji trying to advance position but Knuckles counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Knuckles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okoroji defends well.#SUB#
Knuckles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brass Knuckles dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Okoroji misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Knuckles lands a nice shot that snaps Okoroji's head back.
Okoroji fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Knuckles moves out of range as Okoroji strikes.
Okoroji throws a hook but Knuckles blocks it.
Knuckles appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A slow jab from Okoroji misses its intended target. #TD#
Knuckles gets a double leg takedown into Okoroji's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles is looking to work some ground and pound but Okoroji has wrist control.
Okoroji wants to stand up but Knuckles is controlling him.
Knuckles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Knuckles postures up in Okoroji's guard and throws a big left but Okoroji blocks it.
Knuckles scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Knuckles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knuckles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knuckles 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.
Okoroji working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a big elbow that misses.
Okoroji preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Okoroji pushes a forearm under Knuckles's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Knuckles is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yakubu Okoroji!
An out of breath Yakubu Okoroji thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 204 Klimenko vs Johnson
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Krenakore is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Okoroji is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okoroji trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okoroji is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Krenakore wants to get back to his feet but Okoroji is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Krenakore has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Okoroji is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Okoroji has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Krenakore is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Krenakore lands a body shot. #BC2#
Okoroji escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Krenakore darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Krenakore throws an overhand right that lands on Okoroji's shoulder, as Okoroji tries to avoid the shot.
Okoroji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krenakore.
Krenakore throws a body punch but Okoroji moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Okoroji.
Krenakore has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krenakore ducks under a wild hook from Okoroji.
Krenakore misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Okoroji lands a glancing blow to the side of Krenakore's head.#TD2#
Okoroji throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Krenakore tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Okoroji is in Krenakore's guard.

Krenakore wriggles free and stands up.
Okoroji is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krenakore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Krenakore throws a jab when Okoroji was well out of range.
Krenakore lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Yakubu Okoroji has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krenakore connects with a single shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by Okoroji as he connects with a hook.
Okoroji keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krenakore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okoroji's coach down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Okoroji's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Krenakore throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
Okoroji shoots in and gets a takedown into Krenakore's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okoroji won't allow Krenakore to get back to his feet. #ES#
Krenakore has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Okoroji has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Krenakore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick by Okoroji misses
letting Krenakore counter with a right hand. #T2#
Krenakore slaps away a takedown attempt from Okoroji, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mengrire Krenakore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakubu Okoroji.
Krenakore throws an off balance right hand
and Okoroji counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krenakore pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Okoroji throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Krenakore was covering up waiting for the punch and Okoroji finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Okoroji trying to control but Krenakore is working from the bottom.
Okoroji is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Krenakore is looking to stand back up but Okoroji counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Krenakore. #SUB2#
Okoroji is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Krenakore is looking to escape.
Okoroji content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Okoroji wants to take a breather but Krenakore is having none of it.
Krenakore wants to get back to his feet.
Okoroji is controlling the pace.
Okoroji trying to pass the guard but Krenakore defending well. #ES#
Krenakore pushes Okoroji off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Okoroji looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Krenakore manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Okoroji keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Okoroji escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okoroji connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krenakore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Okoroji staying out of range there.
Krenakore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Okoroji counters with a straight right hand.
Okoroji cracks a nice hook into Krenakore's ribs.
Krenakore misses with an uppercut. Okoroji saw that one coming.
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krenakore as he jumps to the side.
Okoroji pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okoroji connects with a right hand. Krenakore shakes it off.
Krenakore avoids the head kick by Okoroji.
Krenakore stuffs the takedown.
Krenakore misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okoroji throws a head kick that misses.
Okoroji has a takedown stuffed.
Okoroji jabs Krenakore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mengrire Krenakore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yakubu Okoroji's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Okoroji throws a body shot but no joy.
Mengrire Krenakore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krenakore slaps away a takedown attempt from Okoroji, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Okoroji misses with a head kick.
Krenakore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Krenakore smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Okoroji is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krenakore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Okoroji fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Krenakore on the side of the head.
Okoroji misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krenakore catches Okoroji with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Krenakore misses with an uppercut
and Okoroji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krenakore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Krenakore throws a body punch but Okoroji moves out of range.
Mengrire Krenakore is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Krenakore lands an impressive looking overhand right. Okoroji doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Krenakore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Krenakore's corner calls for a 1-2. Krenakore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown but Krenakore shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mengrire Krenakore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakubu Okoroji.#TD2#
Okoroji shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Krenakore pushes Okoroji off looking to stand but Okoroji dives back in and keeps control. #ES#
Krenakore kicks off Okoroji and gets to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okoroji. Krenakore does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Krenakore misses.
Okoroji darts in looking for a takedown but Krenakore gets double underhooks and turns Okoroji into the cage.
Okoroji blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krenakore. Okoroji does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okoroji shoots in for a double leg but Krenakore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Krenakore misses with a hook. Okoroji ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Krenakore.
Krenakore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okoroji can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krenakore stuffs the takedown.#T2#
Krenakore throws out a powerful jab.
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown but Krenakore shows good takedown defense.
Krenakore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krenakore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okoroji.
Okoroji displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krenakore throws out the jab.
Okoroji moves away from the strike by Krenakore.
Krenakore looks to land a left hand but Okoroji moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Okoroji misses.
Okoroji is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krenakore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Krenakore is looking for a counter combo.
Mengrire Krenakore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krenakore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krenakore misses with a looping right.
Krenakore misses with a looping right.
Krenakore scores with a nice right hand.
Okoroji takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Krenakore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Okoroji on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Nice body punch from Krenakore.
Krenakore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okoroji looks for a takedown but Krenakore sprawls well.
Okoroji swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Okoroji scores with a takedown into Krenakore's guard.
Okoroji stops Krenakore from standing up. #ES#
Krenakore has his feet on Okoroji's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Krenakore throws an overhand right that lands on Okoroji's shoulder, as Okoroji tries to avoid the shot.
Okoroji shoots in looking for a takedown. Krenakore tries to sprawl out of it but Okoroji keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Krenakore manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Okoroji avoids the body shot from Krenakore.
Krenakore lands with a straight right. Okoroji didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Okoroji scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okoroji swings for the body but Krenakore moves out of range.
Krenakore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okoroji.
Okoroji tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Krenakore swivels and escapes.
Okoroji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krenakore.
Okoroji throws a fast counter high kick but Krenakore manages to duck under it in time.
Okoroji keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krenakore looks to land a left hand but Okoroji moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Krenakore manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Okoroji keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Krenakore breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okoroji dives in and grabs Krenakore's left leg, looking for a takedown. Krenakore pushes down on Okoroji's head and hops out.
Jab from Krenakore.
Okoroji scores with a three punch combo! #TD2#
Okoroji shoots in and gets a takedown into Krenakore's guard.

Krenakore manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mengrire Krenakore dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yakubu Okoroji's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Krenakore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Okoroji shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Krenakore to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Okoroji 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.

Krenakore manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okoroji drops down looking for an ankle pick but Krenakore pulls his leg out and moves away.
Okoroji uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krenakore.
Okoroji goes for a double leg but Krenakore avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Krenakore continues to drive forward.
Mengrire Krenakore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakubu Okoroji.
Okoroji is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krenakore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Krenakore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okoroji fails with a takedown attempt.
Krenakore throws a series of punches but Okoroji avoids them all with ease.
Nice cross by Krenakore.
Okoroji takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Krenakore looks to score with a jab to the body but Okoroji is just out of range.
Okoroji raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Krenakore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okoroji. #T1#
Okoroji fails with a takedown attempt.
Krenakore throws a jab when Okoroji was well out of range.
Okoroji darts in looking for a takedown but Krenakore gets double underhooks and turns Okoroji into the cage.
Okoroji doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Krenakore counters with a nice body shot.
Nice jab there from Krenakore.
Krenakore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okoroji uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krenakore.
A decent looking cross lands there for Krenakore.
Okoroji keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Okoroji uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krenakore.
Okoroji misses with a head kick.
Krenakore throws a jab when Okoroji was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Krenakore.#T2#
Okoroji throws a shot from downtown. Krenakore moves away and avoids it.
Okoroji swinging wildly here.
Krenakore misses with a looping left.
Krenakore loads up on a big right hand but Okoroji slips the punch.
Krenakore misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Okoroji.
Krenakore throws a body punch but Okoroji moves out of range.
Krenakore lands a jab to the head.
Okoroji shoots for a takedown but Krenakore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Krenakore. No joy for Okoroji on that attempt.
Krenakore throws a lazy right hand but Okoroji sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okoroji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krenakore. #T3##TD2#
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Krenakore has his feet on Okoroji's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Krenakore throws a right hand that misses
and Okoroji cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krenakore throws the left hand but Okoroji avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Okoroji scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Krenakore makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okoroji has a takedown stuffed.
Krenakore throws an overhand right that lands on Okoroji's shoulder, as Okoroji tries to avoid the shot.
Okoroji has his takedown stuffed
and Krenakore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yakubu Okoroji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krenakore throws a hook but Okoroji avoids it easily.#TD2#
Okoroji changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Krenakore looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Krenakore wants to get back to his feet but Okoroji drags him back down.#T4#
Okoroji is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Krenakore will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mengrire Krenakore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krenakore is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Okoroji is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Okoroji looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Krenakore is trying to get back to his feet.
Krenakore prevents Okoroji from improving position.
Okoroji prevents Krenakore from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Okoroji is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Krenakore is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Okoroji controls the position from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krenakore is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Okoroji asserts his dominance and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mengrire Krenakore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Krenakore has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mengrire Krenakore!
Mengrire Krenakore seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 196 Outback vs Klimenko
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
A big left from Robinson misses.
Robinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Okoroji displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robinson throws out the jab.
Robinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okoroji.#TD2#
Okoroji scores with a takedown into Robinson's guard.
Robinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Robinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Robinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Okoroji has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robinson has managed to get both his arms back between Okoroji's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji looking to control.
Robinson passes into half guard. #T1#
Robinson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Okoroji is looking for a sweep. Robinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Okoroji is controlling Robinson's trapped leg to prevent Robinson from advancing to side control.
Robinson passes into side control, despite Okoroji's attempt to control the position.
Robinson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Robinson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Okoroji struggling a bit here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robinson wants to stand but Okoroji has his arm trapped.
Okoroji sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Okoroji manages to get to full guard.
Okoroji is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Robinson won't allow Okoroji to pass to mount.
Okoroji sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Okoroji frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Okoroji looking to control but Robinson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Okoroji fails to take his opponent's back.
Okoroji tries to control but Robinson wriggling away. #SUB2#
Okoroji working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Okoroji fails to take his opponent's back.
Okoroji can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robinson is looking to escape. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Okoroji content just to control the position here.
Okoroji wants to control the pace but Robinson is squirming around nicely.
Robinson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Okoroji trying to control but Robinson is having none of it.
Okoroji tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yakubu Okoroji dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Okoroji will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Okoroji swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robinson missing with a left hand there. Okoroji was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robinson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Okoroji counters with a straight right hand.
Robinson is looking to clinch.
Okoroji now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Robinson loads up on a big right hand but Okoroji slips the punch.
Robinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Okoroji.
Okoroji tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robinson defends well and Okoroji ends up having to push Robinson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
DeShawn Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakubu Okoroji.
Okoroji throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Robinson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji moves out of range as Robinson throws a body kick.
Robinson leaves Okoroji with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Okoroji takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Okoroji is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD2#
Okoroji fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Robinson to the ground. Okoroji is now in Robinson's guard.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Okoroji tries to pass.
Okoroji throwing strikes but missing.
Okoroji trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson is pulling down on Okoroji's head to control his posture.
Okoroji stands and throws Robinson's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Okoroji is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Robinson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Robinson is not content to let Okoroji control the position.
Okoroji moves into full mount!
Yakubu Okoroji has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Okoroji swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Robinson is now in Okoroji's guard. A big mistake from Okoroji there, giving up the dominant position!
Robinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Robinson trying to control but Okoroji is working from the bottom.
Okoroji looking for a sweep. Not yet Okoroji, not yet.
Okoroji looking to control.
Okoroji has Robinson pulled in close to control his posture.
Robinson wants to get up but he can't break Okoroji's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
Okoroji looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Okoroji is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Okoroji looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Okoroji working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Okoroji.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okoroji trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that DeShawn Robinson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Okoroji has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Robinson tries to sprawl but Okoroji drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Okoroji is looking for submissions but instead, Robinson has regained full guard.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Okoroji tries to pass.
Okoroji trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Okoroji from controlling successfully.
Okoroji looking to pass the guard.
Robinson trying to keep a closed guard but Okoroji is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
DeShawn Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okoroji shoots for a double leg takedown but Robinson sprawls well. He's pushed Okoroji's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Okoroji slips under a jab.
Robinson lands with an overhand left.
Okoroji's coach down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Okoroji's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
Okoroji steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
Okoroji dives in and grabs Robinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes down on Okoroji's head and hops out.
DeShawn Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakubu Okoroji.
Robinson tries to clinch up but Okoroji circles away and keeps his distance.
Okoroji ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okoroji fails with the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Robinson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Okoroji closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Robinson did well to prevent Okoroji getting side control.#SUB2#
Okoroji is working for a kimura but Robinson is defending it quite comfortably.
Okoroji moves into full mount! Robinson won't be happy about that! #T3#
Okoroji takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Robinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Okoroji has a good base and remains in mount.
Robinson is squirming around, avoiding Okoroji's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Okoroji swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Robinson is now in Okoroji's guard. A big mistake from Okoroji there, giving up the dominant position!
Robinson postures up.
Okoroji looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4##SUB2#
Okoroji is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Okoroji is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Okoroji tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robinson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Robinson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Robinson is not content to let Okoroji control the position.
Okoroji wants to pass to mount but Robinson is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Okoroji seems to be looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yakubu Okoroji.
I think Okoroji 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yakubu Okoroji!
Yakubu Okoroji gave a mention to Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Bellicose XIV
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ostrowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ostrowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ostrowski blocks a jab.
Okoroji throws out a powerful jab.
Ostrowski connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#It looks like Yakubu Okoroji has been cut.
Okoroji throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Ostrowski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short left from Ostrowski.
Okoroji misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ostrowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Okoroji walks away with a smile on his face. Ostrowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ostrowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ostrowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yakubu Okoroji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Ostrowski, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okoroji staying out of range there.
Okoroji just misses with a punch to the body.
Ostrowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Ostrowski misses the jab.
Okoroji ducks under a wild hook from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski misses with a hook. Okoroji ducked under it nicely.
Okoroji uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ostrowski.
Okoroji throws a series of punches but Ostrowski moves out of range.
Okoroji scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Okoroji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ostrowski moves away.
Ostrowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ostrowski misses with an uppercut. Okoroji saw that one coming.
Okoroji throws a sloppy head kick and Ostrowski moves out of range easily.
Ostrowski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
Okoroji is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ostrowski's half guard.
Ostrowski wants to improve his position but Okoroji is controlling well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ostrowski regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Okoroji stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ostrowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okoroji trying to control the position from guard on top but Ostrowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ostrowski trying to control the position here.
Okoroji is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Okoroji trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Okoroji trying to control the position from guard on top but Ostrowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okoroji slips nicely into half guard.
Ostrowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Okoroji performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ostrowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Okoroji is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ostrowski regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Ostrowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Okoroji is looking to pass into half guard but Ostrowski pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ostrowski is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Okoroji is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Okoroji controls Ostrowski momentarily but Ostrowski frees himself.
Ostrowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Agnieszka Ostrowski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yakubu Okoroji's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Ostrowski gets a clinch.
Okoroji tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Ostrowski drags the fight down to the ground.
Ostrowski looking to control.
Okoroji postures up and lands a big shot to Ostrowski's brow.
Okoroji works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ostrowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Okoroji's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Okoroji's back!#SUB2#
Ostrowski is looking for a choke. Okoroji gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Okoroji manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Okoroji works over Ostrowski with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Ostrowski keeping moving, preventing Okoroji from controlling successfully.
Okoroji scoring with some ground and pound.
Ostrowski 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.
Ostrowski keeping moving, preventing Okoroji from controlling successfully.
Okoroji looking to sit in guard and control but Ostrowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ostrowski wants to control from the top but Okoroji keeps moving.
Okoroji 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Ostrowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Okoroji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ostrowski won't allow Okoroji to sweep him here. #SUB#
Okoroji is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ostrowski frees his head nicely. Oh but Okoroji has switched to an armbar! Ostrowski is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Yakubu Okoroji!
Yakubu Okoroji seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bellicose l
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Okoroji swings for the body but Burrows moves out of range.
Burrows takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burrows misses with a straight right.
Okoroji with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Burrows counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burrows.
Okoroji wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Okoroji has his foot on Burrows's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burrows works his way back into a safe position though.
Okoroji being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Okoroji isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Burrows stacks Okoroji on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Burrows!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows controls the position.#T1#
Okoroji is trying to control Burrows's posture but Burrows avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Burrows has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burrows trying to control the position but Okoroji is working away.
A control attempt from Okoroji but he's now mounted!
Burrows avoids the attempt from Okoroji to control.#SUB#
Burrows has control of Okoroji's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Okoroji regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Burrows sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Okoroji wants to hold on but Burrows pushes him away.
Burrows tries to control but Okoroji wriggling away.
Burrows fails to move to back control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Okoroji tries to hold on but Burrows postures up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Burrows manages to capitalize on a mistake by Okoroji to take his back!
Burrows keeps control of the position easily here as Okoroji tries to buck him off.
Okoroji tries to escape but Burrows has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Burrows is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Okoroji has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Will Burrows go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Okoroji lands a nice hook to Burrows's body. Burrows takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burrows throws a right and a left that Okoroji avoids nicely.
Okoroji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Okoroji as he jumps to the side.
Burrows takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burrows uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okoroji.
Burrows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burrows misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burrows lands a jab to the head.
Okoroji throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burrows was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okoroji misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burrows stuns Okoroji with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Okoroji looks to throw the jab but Burrows is out of range.
Okoroji's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Okoroji's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Yakubu Okoroji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Okoroji with a hook.
Okoroji is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burrows rather than just go for the knockout.
Okoroji is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burrows 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. #TD2#
Okoroji 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.
Okoroji forces his way into half guard.
Okoroji working Burrows over with strikes.
Burrows is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Okoroji's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Okoroji's back!
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!
Burrows has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Okoroji's body.
Okoroji is really stuck here. #T2#
What can Okoroji do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Okoroji tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burrows just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Burrows trying to control.#T3#
Okoroji can't escape the position.
Burrows just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB#
Okoroji showing good submission defense here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burrows keeps control of the position as Okoroji tries to break free.
Stuart Burrows overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Burrows tightening his grip on Okoroji, looking for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Burrows's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yakubu Okoroji will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Okoroji shoots in for a double leg but Burrows sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Burrows thuds a left hand into Okoroji's body.
Okoroji throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Burrows counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Okoroji!
Burrows tries to move to full mount but Okoroji actually manages to regain half guard.
Okoroji is looking for a sweep. Burrows is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Burrows prevents Okoroji from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Okoroji is defending against the submission attempts here by Burrows. #T1#
Okoroji trying to get back to full guard but Burrows takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Okoroji can't escape the position.
Burrows looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Burrows can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Okoroji is looking to escape.
Okoroji is looking to get to half guard.
Burrows wants to control the pace but Okoroji is squirming around nicely.
Okoroji slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Burrows trying to advance position but Okoroji counters by regaining guard.
Burrows showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Burrows sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Okoroji's guard.
Burrows is thwarting Okoroji's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Burrows is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Okoroji defends it well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burrows wants to pass to mount but Okoroji is defending the position.
Okoroji is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Burrows is trying to work for a kimura but Okoroji is defending well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okoroji swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burrows fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stuart Burrows clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Okoroji connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okoroji manages to avoid it.
Okoroji throws a body shot but no joy.
Okoroji throws a body shot but no joy.
Burrows throwing a counter right hand but Okoroji manages to avoid it.
Okoroji stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Okoroji wants it to stay on the feet.
Burrows is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okoroji can do to turn this around?
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okoroji manages to avoid it.
Okoroji connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A left and a right from Okoroji both land. Nice combination.
Okoroji throws a head kick that Burrows semi-blocks.
Burrows fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burrows staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burrows.
Burrows looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Okoroji throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Okoroji digs a good body shot into Burrows's ribs.
Burrows scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yakubu Okoroji seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okoroji misses with a jab to the body
letting Burrows counter with a right hand.
Okoroji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Burrows.
Okoroji throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burrows appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Burrows misses the target.
Okoroji changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Burrows doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Burrows shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Okoroji manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Burrows slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burrows's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Okoroji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okoroji looking for a sweep. Not yet Okoroji, not yet.
Burrows trying to control but Okoroji is working from the bottom.
Burrows looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Okoroji keeping moving, preventing Burrows from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Okoroji looks to score with a jab to the body but Burrows is just out of range.
Burrows avoids the head kick by Okoroji.
Okoroji looks to land a combination. Burrows sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Okoroji walks into a left hand.
Burrows closes this distance looking for a takedown but Okoroji circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stuart Burrows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okoroji works Burrows's body with a nice hook.
Okoroji avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Okoroji.
Okoroji throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
so Burrows counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Okoroji being controlled here, momentarily.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Burrows.
Burrows preventing the sweep.
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!
Burrows trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Yakubu Okoroji will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Okoroji. Burrows does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burrows paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Burrows closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Okoroji to the mat! Okoroji manages to get full guard.
Burrows trying to control but Okoroji is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji keeping full guard, as Burrows tries to pass. #T1#
Burrows wants to control from the top but Okoroji keeps moving.
Burrows wants to pass the guard but Okoroji is keeping the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Okoroji working for submissions but it's allowed Burrows to get to half guard.
Burrows is taking a breather. Okoroji says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Okoroji is doing well to control the position and prevent Burrows from advancing to side control.
Burrows prevents Okoroji from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Okoroji misses with a wild body shot.
Burrows throws out a powerful jab.
Burrows jabs at Okoroji's body.
Okoroji throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Okoroji.
Okoroji misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Burrows shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Burrows showed some decent athleticism there.
Burrows wants to free his trapped foot but Okoroji is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Burrows is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Burrows is looking for a kimura here.
Burrows is looking to take a break and control but Okoroji is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Okoroji is trying to maintain the position but Burrows is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burrows in particular looking to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burrows prevents Okoroji from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Burrows shoots for a takedown but Okoroji saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stuart Burrows showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burrows 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:47
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stuart Burrows!
Stuart Burrows is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Stuart Burrows thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: LAFC - All Stars
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Richardson missing with a left hand there. Okoroji was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okoroji feints the counter takedown.
Richardson throws a looping overhand right but Okoroji ducks down to avoid it.
Richardson throws out a loose jab but Okoroji uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okoroji uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Richardson.
Okoroji digs a good body shot into Richardson's ribs.
Richardson thuds his right hand into Okoroji's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okoroji moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Okoroji attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Richardson catches Okoroji with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Yakubu Okoroji has been cut.
Richardson misses with an uppercut. Okoroji saw that one coming.
Okoroji is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Richardson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Okoroji cracks Richardson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Richardson throws the left hand but Okoroji avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Okoroji.
Richardson throws a hook but Okoroji avoids it easily.
Okoroji with the counter takedown but Richardson avoids it easily.
Rick Richardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Okoroji tenderised Richardson's leg. Richardson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Okoroji with a nice calf kick.
Okoroji dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Okoroji manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Richardson on his heels. He'll look to pass Richardson's guard now, I'm sure.
Okoroji throws an elbow that misses. Richardson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Okoroji's guard. Nice move by Richardson!#REVR#
Richardson wants to control from the top but Okoroji keeps moving. #T1#
Richardson is really struggling to control Okoroji but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Okoroji working for a triangle but Richardson defends it easily.
Okoroji wants to sweep but no luck.
Richardson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Richardson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okoroji swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Richardson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Okoroji controls Richardson momentarily but Richardson frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Richardson stays in close to Okoroji's body and controls the position.
Richardson tries to free his leg and advance position but Okoroji is retaining full guard.
Richardson wants to control from the top but Okoroji keeps moving.
Okoroji looking to control.
Richardson forces his way into half guard.
Richardson is pressing down on Okoroji's thigh, looking to free his foot. Okoroji is holding on for now. #SUB#
Richardson wants to work for an arm triangle but Okoroji is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Richardson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Okoroji wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Richardson wants to pass the guard but Okoroji is defending well.
Richardson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Okoroji is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Richardson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Richardson wants to take a breather but Okoroji is having none of it.
Richardson is taking a breather. Okoroji says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Okoroji is doing well to control the position and prevent Richardson from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Okoroji looks for a takedown but Richardson sprawls well.
Okoroji throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Okoroji.#T4#
Nice body punch from Okoroji.
Rick Richardson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okoroji takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Okoroji looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Richardson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Okoroji missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Okoroji makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Okoroji trying to control but Richardson is working from the bottom.
Okoroji is in close to Richardson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Richardson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yakubu Okoroji will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yakubu Okoroji's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Okoroji connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Okoroji connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Okoroji connects with a nice looking jab.
Richardson loads up on a big right hand but Okoroji slips the punch.
Okoroji throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Richardson on the side of the head.
Okoroji lands a nice looking body shot.
Okoroji has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A lazy left from Richardson finds it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Richardson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Richardson avoids the body shot from Okoroji.
Richardson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okoroji.
Okoroji is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Richardson rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice defenses there by Okoroji.
Okoroji shoots in looking for a takedown but Richardson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Okoroji's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
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!
Richardson throws a big shot that misses.
Okoroji ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Richardson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Richardson as he connects with a hook.
Richardson throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Okoroji counters with a shoot takedown. Richardson fights it but they end up in guard.
Okoroji postures up in Richardson's guard and throws a big left but Richardson blocks it.
Okoroji throws an elbow that misses. Richardson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Okoroji's guard. Nice move by Richardson!#REVR#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Richardson slips nicely into half guard.
Okoroji trying to control but Richardson postures up.
Richardson is trying to control. Okoroji wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Richardson content to control rather than advance.
Okoroji is staying active underneath Richardson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Richardson wants to pass the guard but Okoroji is defending well.
Richardson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Richardson trying to control the action but Okoroji is working from the bottom.
Okoroji is looking to control Richardson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Okoroji avoid being mounted?
Okoroji is looking for a sweep. Richardson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Okoroji is trying to control but can't.
Richardson controlling the action here.
Richardson wants to control but Okoroji is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Richardson in particular looking to stall.
Okoroji is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Okoroji lands with a nice body punch.
Rick Richardson is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Richardson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okoroji.
Richardson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Richardson throws a big shot that misses.
Okoroji cracks a nice hook into Richardson's ribs.
Richardson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Richardson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Richardson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A left lands for Okoroji.
No luck for Okoroji with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Richardson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okoroji steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richardson.
Richardson throws a shot from downtown. Okoroji moves away and avoids it.
Okoroji keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Richardson.
Okoroji scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Richardson misses the target.
Okoroji fails with a takedown attempt.
Rick Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakubu Okoroji.
The fighters circling - Richardson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Richardson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okoroji.
Richardson looks to land a left hand but Okoroji moved out of range nicely.
Okoroji moves out of range of the strikes.
Richardson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Richardson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Richardson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Richardson misses its intended target.
Richardson throws an overhand right that lands on Okoroji's shoulder, as Okoroji tries to avoid the shot.
Okoroji digs a good hook to Richardson's body.
A left lands for Okoroji.
Okoroji dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Richardson.
Okoroji lands a body shot.
Okoroji blocks a jab.
Okoroji displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richardson throws out the jab.
Richardson throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Okoroji counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Richardson!
Okoroji tries to advance position but instead Richardson slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB2#
Okoroji is trying to work for a kimura but Richardson is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yakubu Okoroji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yakubu Okoroji's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Okoroji scores with a body shot.
Okoroji will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Okoroji uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richardson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okoroji. Richardson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Richardson misses.
Okoroji slips a straight right by Richardson.
Richardson throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Okoroji counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Okoroji makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Okoroji lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Okoroji working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji throws an elbow that misses. Richardson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Okoroji's guard. Nice move by Richardson!#REVR#
Richardson is looking to advance position but Okoroji has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okoroji looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T1#
Okoroji lands a nice shot to the head.
Okoroji scoring with strikes but Richardson is staying in there.
Okoroji in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Richardson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Okoroji lands a big elbow.
Okoroji lands a heavy elbow.
Yakubu Okoroji has got the better of the ground game so far.
Richardson is bucking up trying to escape but Okoroji cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Okoroji with shots to the head and body - Richardson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Okoroji has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okoroji in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okoroji in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rick Richardson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Okoroji raining down hammerfists from mount.
Okoroji looking to control but Richardson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Okoroji landing punches.
Okoroji scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Richardson?
Richardson is trying to escape the mount.
Okoroji landing punches.
BOOM! Okoroji connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Okoroji landing strikes, looking to finish!
Okoroji looking to control but Richardson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Okoroji pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Okoroji looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Richardson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Okoroji can't control as he wanted to and Richardson manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Okoroji scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yakubu Okoroji is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Okoroji controlling the action here.
Okoroji seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Richardson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Okoroji is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Okoroji controlling the action here.
Okoroji is trying to control the action in half guard but Richardson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yakubu Okoroji comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Okoroji 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yakubu Okoroji!
During a confident post fight interview, Yakubu Okoroji thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: LAFC 50
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Ostrowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okoroji half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ostrowski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ostrowski digs a good body shot into Okoroji's ribs.
Ostrowski tries to score with a low kick but Okoroji moves his leg out of the way.
Ostrowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Okoroji's sensitive parts.
Ostrowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okoroji half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Okoroji tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ostrowski stuffs the takedown.
Ostrowski tried to score with a low kick but Okoroji checks it.
That kick from Ostrowski tenderised Okoroji's leg. Okoroji is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ostrowski throws a leg kick but Okoroji moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostrowski connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Okoroji darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ostrowski pushes Okoroji off looking to stand but Okoroji dives back in and keeps control. #T1#
Okoroji winds up and cracks Ostrowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ostrowski pushes Okoroji off looking to stand but Okoroji dives back in and keeps control.
Okoroji working the head and body with strikes.
Okoroji working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Okoroji landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ostrowski flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Okoroji looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Okoroji trying to control the action but Ostrowski is working from the bottom.
Ostrowski is trying to stand back up but Okoroji is controlling him
Okoroji wants to take a breather but Ostrowski is having none of it.
Okoroji scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Ostrowski is trying to stand up here but Okoroji is controlling him well.
Okoroji working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Okoroji controlling the action here.
Ostrowski pushes Okoroji off looking to stand but Okoroji dives back in and keeps control.
Ostrowski is not content to let Okoroji control the position.
Okoroji is nestled in close to Ostrowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Okoroji keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Ostrowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Okoroji.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Okoroji prevents Ostrowski from standing back up. #T3#
Okoroji lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ostrowski is trying to stand up here but Okoroji is controlling him well.
Ostrowski is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Okoroji is trying to control. Ostrowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Agnieszka Ostrowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ostrowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Ostrowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Okoroji moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Horrible takedown attempt by Okoroji or perhaps it was just good defense by Ostrowski, which made it look bad.
Ostrowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okoroji feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Ostrowski connects with a right hand. Okoroji shakes it off.
Ostrowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okoroji.
Ostrowski throws a body punch but Okoroji moves out of range.
Ostrowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Agnieszka Ostrowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ostrowski misses with a straight right.
Ostrowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okoroji.
Ostrowski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A swing and a miss from Ostrowski.
Okoroji drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ostrowski sprawls and moves away.
Ostrowski throws a shot from downtown. Okoroji moves away and avoids it.
Okoroji feinted with a counter takedown.
Ostrowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Okoroji drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ostrowski sprawls and moves away.
Ostrowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Okoroji. Okoroji gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yakubu Okoroji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okoroji on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ostrowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Okoroji is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agnieszka Ostrowski dominated that 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.#R2#
Ostrowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okoroji was well out of range. Poor timing from Ostrowski.#TD#
Okoroji closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ostrowski did well to prevent Okoroji getting side control.
Yakubu Okoroji overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ostrowski is not content to let Okoroji control the position.
Ostrowski tries to kick Okoroji off but Okoroji keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Okoroji looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ostrowski is trying to stand up here but Okoroji is controlling him well.
Okoroji lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ostrowski is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Okoroji lands a nice short elbow.
Okoroji wants to pass the guard but Ostrowski is defending well.
Okoroji with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Ostrowski pushes Okoroji off looking to stand but Okoroji dives back in and keeps control.
Okoroji looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Okoroji connects with a nice short shot to Ostrowski's temple.
Ostrowski is looking to escape.
Okoroji working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ostrowski is trying to stand back up but Okoroji is controlling him
Okoroji drops an elbow to the side of Ostrowski's head.
Okoroji lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ostrowski taking some punishment here, with Okoroji in his half guard.
Okoroji is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Okoroji landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Okoroji lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Ostrowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Okoroji working Ostrowski over with strikes.
Ostrowski taking some punishment here, with Okoroji in his half guard.
Okoroji is trying to control. Ostrowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Okoroji working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Okoroji wants to control but Ostrowski is keeping him busy.
Okoroji working Ostrowski over with strikes.
Okoroji stops Ostrowski from getting back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okoroji scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Okoroji stops Ostrowski from getting back to his feet.
Okoroji trying to pass the guard but Ostrowski defending well.
Okoroji working Ostrowski over with strikes. #T3#
Okoroji is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Okoroji is nestled in close to Ostrowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Okoroji looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Okoroji passes to side control.
Okoroji cracks Ostrowski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Okoroji working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Okoroji is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ostrowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Okoroji lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Okoroji in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ostrowski taking a bit of punishment here - Okoroji scoring with strikes.
Okoroji wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ostrowski keeps working.
Okoroji is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ostrowski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Okoroji is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ostrowski can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Okoroji is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ostrowski has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Okoroji is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ostrowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yakubu Okoroji 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!#R3#
Okoroji takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ostrowski connects with a body shot.
Okoroji walks into a stiff left hand from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okoroji.
Ostrowski throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Okoroji counters with a shoot takedown. Ostrowski fights it but they end up in guard.
Okoroji distracts Ostrowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji distracts Ostrowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Okoroji lands a couple of digs.
Okoroji won't allow Ostrowski to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Ostrowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okoroji defends well.
Okoroji cracks Ostrowski with a solid left hand.#T1#
Okoroji stops Ostrowski from standing up.
Okoroji passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ostrowski tries to escape but Okoroji is in control.
Okoroji working the ground and pound.
Ostrowski taking a bit of punishment here - Okoroji scoring with strikes.
Okoroji connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ostrowski some visible discomfort.
Ostrowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ostrowski looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2##SUB#
Okoroji is working for a kimura but Ostrowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Okoroji lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Okoroji working over Ostrowski with some ground and pound. Ostrowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ostrowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Okoroji lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Okoroji lands with a punch from half guard.
Ostrowski wants to stand back up but Okoroji manages to pass into side control. #T3##SUB#
Okoroji is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ostrowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Okoroji lands a few punches from side control.
Ostrowski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Okoroji asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ostrowski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ostrowski takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Okoroji is putting a hurting on Ostrowski here, landing some big shots from side control.
Okoroji working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
Okoroji scores with a couple of short elbows.
Okoroji cracks Ostrowski with a big right hand but Ostrowski just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Okoroji in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ostrowski pushes Okoroji away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Okoroji gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Okoroji landing a few strikes.
Ostrowski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Okoroji has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Okoroji landing strikes.
Ostrowski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Okoroji has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Okoroji wants to take a breather but Ostrowski manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Okoroji.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okoroji wants to control from the top but Ostrowski keeps moving.
Okoroji scoring with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yakubu Okoroji showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Okoroji 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yakubu Okoroji!
During a confident post fight interview, Yakubu Okoroji thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: LAFC Fight Night 8
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Okoroji.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Okoroji blocks a jab.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Okoroji slips the punch.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Okoroji moved out of range.
Jackson with a jab.
Okoroji has been working on his balance at Rage Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jackson.
Jackson lands a jab to Okoroji's midsection.
Okoroji swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Okoroji avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Okoroji is on top in guard. #REVR#
Jackson has Okoroji pulled in close to control his posture.
Okoroji working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Okoroji trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Okoroji stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okoroji stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Okoroji lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Okoroji trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okoroji makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Okoroji won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Okoroji 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.
Okoroji trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Okoroji preventing the sweep.
Okoroji content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Okoroji is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Okoroji throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Okoroji attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Okoroji avoids it easily.
Okoroji lands a high kick!
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Okoroji fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Jackson avoids the body shot from Okoroji.
Okoroji goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
Okoroji is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yakubu Okoroji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okoroji's elbow.
Jackson gets through Okoroji's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Okoroji backwards.
Okoroji struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Okoroji has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Okoroji avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Okoroji digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Okoroji after a bit of a struggle.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Okoroji uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okoroji blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Okoroji tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Okoroji has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jackson is trying to keep an underhook but Okoroji manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jackson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Okoroji is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Okoroji to get the leverage.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Okoroji trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away. #SUB#
Okoroji looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jackson landing a few short strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Okoroji misses with a body shot.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Okoroji slips the punch.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Okoroji sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okoroji thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Okoroji scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Okoroji if he has to take too many more of those.
Okoroji looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okoroji. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okoroji.
Okoroji fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Okoroji is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Okoroji moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okoroji, pushing him back against the cage.
Okoroji blocking some punches.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt. #T1#
Jackson blocks a body shot from Okoroji. #TD2#
Jackson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okoroji keeps working.
Okoroji is looking for a sweep.
Okoroji is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back!
Okoroji avoiding Jackson 's attempts to control his hands.
Okoroji lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Jackson hold on?!
Jackson breaks Okoroji's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okoroji bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard. #REVR#
Okoroji wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #T2#
Yakubu Okoroji overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackson wants to control the position but Okoroji says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Okoroji trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Okoroji connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple. #T3#
Jackson is staying active underneath Okoroji, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Okoroji is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Okoroji to get the leverage.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Okoroji blocks the strikes from Jackson.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Okoroji lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson wants to sweep but Okoroji has passed to side control!
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Okoroji moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jackson struggling a bit here.#T4#
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Okoroji wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Okoroji gets to mount! Jackson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Jackson tries to hold on but Okoroji postures up.
Okoroji landing shots from mount.
Jackson has given up his back. Will we see Okoroji going for some submissions?
A lull in the action here.
Jackson turns into Okoroji and is now in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yakubu Okoroji will probably get the nod.
That's time! Okoroji's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson catches Okoroji with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Okoroji looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Okoroji is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Okoroji wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Okoroji controlling him for the moment.
Okoroji trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Okoroji forces his way into half guard.
Okoroji is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Okoroji missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Okoroji drops an elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
Okoroji thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Jackson trying to hold on to Okoroji's head to control him but Okoroji postures up. #T2##SUB#
Okoroji is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Okoroji to get the leverage. #SUB#
Okoroji seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Okoroji seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Jackson has recovered full guard.
Okoroji looking to pass the guard.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Okoroji wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Okoroji lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Okoroji.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Okoroji doesn't seem phased though.
Okoroji connects with an inside leg kick.
Okoroji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.#T4#
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okoroji to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Nick Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson with a hook.
Okoroji on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okoroji ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okoroji momentarily.
Okoroji lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Okoroji takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Okoroji lands a head shot.
Okoroji ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Jackson throws a head kick but Okoroji moves out of range.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okoroji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Okoroji.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yakubu Okoroji showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Okoroji 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yakubu Okoroji!
A very excited looking Yakubu Okoroji made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: LAFC London
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1##CL#
Okoroji instigates a clinch. #TD#
Okoroji tightens his grip and picks Lawson up, before dumping him to the ground. Lawson manages to land in guard.
Okoroji throws a big elbow that misses.
Okoroji tries to free his leg and advance position but Lawson is retaining full guard.
Okoroji in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Lawson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okoroji is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Lawson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Lawson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okoroji doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lawson is tightening it up a little... Okoroji has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Okoroji reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Okoroji taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lawson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brendan Lawson!

Event: LAFC 40
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Okoroji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Okoroji closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Okoroji lands in his opponent's guard.
Okoroji not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okoroji trying to control but Amadaus is working from the bottom.
Okoroji sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amadaus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okoroji stops Amadaus from standing up. #T1#
Okoroji scoring with some ground and pound.
Okoroji trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Okoroji prevents Amadaus from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Amadaus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Amadaus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Okoroji has passed into side control.
Amadaus is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Okoroji asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Okoroji throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
Amadaus is not content to let Okoroji control the position.
Okoroji has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Amadaus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Okoroji creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Amadaus takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Okoroji prevents Amadaus from escaping the position.
Amadaus is trying to improve his position.
Okoroji is working Amadaus over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
Okoroji with the ground and pound but Amadaus regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Okoroji stops Amadaus from getting back to his feet.
Okoroji is keen to just control but Amadaus is a slippery customer.
Okoroji throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Amadaus to regain full guard.
Okoroji working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Okoroji lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okoroji throws a strike but Amadaus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Okoroji working for a triangle but Amadaus defends it easily.
Okoroji is trying to control the position but Amadaus postures up. #SUB2#
Okoroji had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Amadaus defends it easily.
Okoroji trying to keep a closed guard but Amadaus is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okoroji bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Amadaus's guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yakubu Okoroji dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Okoroji fails to land with a series of punches.
Amadaus attempts a counter takedown but Okoroji avoids it well and moves away.
Okoroji keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD#
Amadaus manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Okoroji on his heels. He'll look to pass Okoroji's guard now, I'm sure.
Amadaus wants to control from the top but Okoroji keeps moving. #SUB2#
Okoroji escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Amadaus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Okoroji working for a triangle but Amadaus defends it easily.
Okoroji has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Okoroji is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Amadaus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okoroji is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Okoroji looking for subs off his back but Amadaus has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Amadaus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Okoroji sees it coming and defends easily.
Amadaus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Okoroji is trying to maintain the position but Amadaus is very close to passing his half guard.
Amadaus trying to control from half guard but Okoroji is working away. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Amadaus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Okoroji is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Amadaus wants to work for an arm triangle but Okoroji is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Okoroji gets back to full guard. #T3#
Okoroji keeping full guard, as Amadaus tries to pass.
Okoroji keeping moving, preventing Amadaus from controlling successfully.
Okoroji is trying to control the position but Amadaus postures up.
Amadaus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Amadaus wants to control from the top but Okoroji keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Okoroji misses with a two punch combination.
Okoroji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amadaus moves away.
Amadaus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Okoroji scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Okoroji throws out a powerful jab.
Okoroji wants to slow Amadaus down by chopping away at his legs.
Amadaus feinted with a counter takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Okoroji.
Okoroji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amadaus moves away.
Amadaus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Okoroji shoots for a double leg takedown but Amadaus sprawls well. He's pushed Okoroji's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Okoroji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amadaus moves away.
Amadaus tries to counter with a takedown but Okoroji is quick to defend against it.
Amadaus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okoroji takes a swing at Amadaus's ribcage but misses.
Amadaus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Okoroji throws a body punch but Amadaus moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yakubu Okoroji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Okoroji misses with a wild body shot.
Amadaus tries to counter with a takedown but Okoroji is quick to defend against it.
Amadaus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okoroji.
Okoroji's coach down at Rage Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Okoroji's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Okoroji throws a body shot but no joy.
Amadaus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Amadaus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amadaus attempts a counter takedown but Okoroji avoids it well and moves away.
Okoroji throws a shot from downtown. Amadaus moves away and avoids it.
Okoroji comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Okoroji fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Okoroji looks to score with a jab to the body but Amadaus is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amadaus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Okoroji tries to work over Amadaus's front leg with a kick but Amadaus checks it.
Okoroji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amadaus moves away.#T1#
Amadaus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okoroji lands a nice shot to the body.
Nevez Amadaus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okoroji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amadaus was well out of range. Poor timing from Okoroji.
Amadaus feinted with a counter takedown.
Okoroji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amadaus was well out of range. Poor timing from Okoroji.
Amadaus feinted with a counter takedown.
Okoroji throws a body punch but Amadaus moves out of range.
Okoroji throws a leg kick but Amadaus moved away.
Okoroji misses with a wild body shot.
Amadaus tries to counter with a takedown but Okoroji is quick to defend against it.
Okoroji misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Okoroji.
Okoroji swings for the body but Amadaus moves out of range.
Amadaus attempts a counter takedown but Okoroji avoids it well and moves away.
Okoroji cracks Amadaus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nevez Amadaus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Okoroji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amadaus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Okoroji throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amadaus feinted with a counter takedown.
Okoroji takes a swing at Amadaus's ribcage but misses.
Amadaus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yakubu Okoroji seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Amadaus scores with a hook to the body. Okoroji takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Amadaus blocks a low kick nicely.
Okoroji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amadaus.
Okoroji is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amadaus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Amadaus attempts a counter takedown but Okoroji avoids it well and moves away.
Okoroji lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okoroji. Amadaus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amadaus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Amadaus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Okoroji. Beautiful body shot.
Yakubu Okoroji is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Okoroji tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Amadaus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Okoroji throws a hook but Amadaus avoids it easily.
Okoroji wants to clinch up but Amadaus keeps it at a distance.
Okoroji throws a leg kick but Amadaus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Amadaus lands an overhand right.
Okoroji lands a body shot.
Amadaus checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Okoroji clinches.
Okoroji has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Amadaus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4##BC#
Amadaus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Okoroji misses with a low kick as Amadaus jumps back.
Amadaus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Okoroji misses with a hook. Amadaus ducked under it nicely.
Amadaus checks the leg kick.
Amadaus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Okoroji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amadaus.
Okoroji connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Okoroji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amadaus manages to avoid it.
Amadaus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okoroji scores with a jab to the body.
Okoroji throws a body shot but no joy.
Amadaus tries to counter with a takedown but Okoroji is quick to defend against it.
Yakubu Okoroji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okoroji throws a looping overhand right but Amadaus ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yakubu Okoroji comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Okoroji 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yakubu Okoroji!
Our winner, Yakubu Okoroji, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: LAFC 31
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1##CL#
Okoroji moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Okoroji gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Okoroji controlling the action here.
Okoroji slips a nice elbow through Petrovic's hands, connecting with Petrovic's forehead.
Okoroji landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Okoroji controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji slips a nice elbow through Petrovic's hands, connecting with Petrovic's forehead.
Okoroji is thwarting Petrovic's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Okoroji controlling the action here.#SUB#
Okoroji in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Petrovic tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Okoroji!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yakubu Okoroji!
A very excited looking Yakubu Okoroji made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: LAFC 26
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Malvoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malvoe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clark's Champion's in the buildup to the fight.
Okoroji shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Malvoe defends it nicely.
Okoroji misses with a wild body shot.
Okoroji with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Malvoe misses with a straight right.
Malvoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okoroji swings for the body but Malvoe moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okoroji. Malvoe does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Okoroji gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Okoroji seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Malvoe is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yakubu Okoroji!
A relieved looking Yakubu Okoroji thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: LAFC Fight Night: Christmas Ev
Date: Dec 24, 2021

#R1#
Okoroji moves out of range of the strikes.
Okoroji has a takedown stuffed.
Okoroji avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okoroji.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Okoroji, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Okoroji darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Okoroji into the cage.
Nick Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakubu Okoroji.
Okoroji misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Okoroji.
Okoroji shoots in but no luck this time.
Yakubu Okoroji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Okoroji shoots in.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okoroji feints the counter takedown.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Okoroji shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Okoroji keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Okoroji slips under a jab from Jackson.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jackson.
Okoroji tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Yakubu Okoroji has been cut.
Okoroji looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Okoroji throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Okoroji off to one side.
Okoroji misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Okoroji. Okoroji gets slowly back to his feet.
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okoroji with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Okoroji throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Okoroji is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Okoroji is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Okoroji looking to pass the guard.
Okoroji working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Okoroji stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okoroji missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Okoroji throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Okoroji wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Okoroji works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Okoroji wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Okoroji is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Okoroji accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Okoroji makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Okoroji on the ground.
Okoroji sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Okoroji with a nice head shot there.
Okoroji keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Okoroji throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Okoroji stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okoroji landing with the ground and pound.
Okoroji throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Okoroji makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Okoroji has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Okoroji wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Okoroji with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Okoroji postures up.
Okoroji content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yakubu Okoroji's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Okoroji shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Okoroji moved away.
Okoroji shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okoroji sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Okoroji tries to counter it with a takedown but Jackson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Okoroji moves out of range easily.
Jackson leaves Okoroji with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nick Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yakubu Okoroji.
Okoroji shoots in but no luck this time.
Okoroji walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Okoroji shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Okoroji looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Jackson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Okoroji takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Okoroji ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Okoroji saw that one coming.
Okoroji wants to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Okoroji keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Jackson gets caught flat footed, as Okoroji shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Okoroji postures up.
Okoroji chips away with some ground and pound.
Okoroji distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Okoroji slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Okoroji throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Okoroji landing with the ground and pound.
Okoroji forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Okoroji working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Okoroji controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Okoroji is working for a submission of some sort.
Okoroji lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okoroji not doing much here. #T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Okoroji connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
Jackson wants to control but Okoroji is keeping busy.
Okoroji working Jackson over with strikes. #SUB2#
Okoroji is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Okoroji moves nicely into side control.
Jackson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Okoroji scores with punches from side control. #T4#
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
Okoroji works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Jackson tries to control but Okoroji manages to take his back.
Well, with Okoroji on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jackson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Okoroji scores with punches from the back.
Okoroji is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okoroji lands with a hammerfist to the side of Jackson's head.
Our spies down at at Rage Training inform us that Okoroji has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Okoroji sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Jackson taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yakubu Okoroji!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1##TD#
Okoroji drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Okoroji throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kuronoa can't do much from the bottom here.
Okoroji landing a few strikes.
Okoroji lands some shots froms side control.
Check out the look on Okoroji's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Okoroji will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Okoroji is looking to take a break and control but Kuronoa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuronoa is looking to regain half guard here but Okoroji keeps moving and retains side control.
Okoroji 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.
Sloppy strikes there by Okoroji.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuronoa defending against the ground and pound.
Kuronoa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kuronoa manages to get to full guard.
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!#SUB2#
Okoroji throws a sloppy strike and Kuronoa has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Okoroji is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Kuronoa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ono Kuronoa!

Event: The Great Reset 3
Date: Oct 06, 2021

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Hisoka stuffs the takedown attempt from Okoroji. Okoroji gets slowly back to his feet.
Hisoka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hisoka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Hisoka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Okoroji counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hisoka tries to close the distance and clinch but Okoroji swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Hisoka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Okoroji sprawls well initially but Hisoka persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2#
Okoroji is looking to control Hisoka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Okoroji avoid being mounted?
Hisoka is trying to control. Okoroji wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Okoroji tries to roll over but Hisoka keeps him under control.
Hisoka is trying to control the action in half guard but Okoroji is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hisoka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okoroji trying to control from the bottom.
Hisoka passes the guard and advances to mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kurosaki Hisoka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hisoka 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 10:9
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 10:9
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurosaki Hisoka!

Event: The Great Reset 2
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Hisoka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Okoroji tries to counter by clinching up but Hisoka breaks away and moves out of range.
Hisoka shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Okoroji tries to sprawl but Hisoka drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hisoka passes to full mount!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Okoroji tries to hold on but Hisoka postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji is working to get back to half guard.
Okoroji tries to lock up and control but Hisoka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Okoroji is desperately trying to improve his position but Hisoka has a good base and remains in mount.
Hisoka is trying to control here but Okoroji has managed to regain half guard.
Okoroji tries to roll over but Hisoka keeps him under control.
Hisoka is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Okoroji is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hisoka pulls his head out easily.
Hisoka is trying to control. Okoroji wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Okoroji is controlling Hisoka's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hisoka scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Okoroji actively working from the bottom here.
Hisoka is looking to take a break and control but Okoroji is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Okoroji has hold of Hisoka's hands but Hisoka slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hisoka working over Okoroji with some ground and pound. Okoroji looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Okoroji is trying to maintain the position but Hisoka is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hisoka connects with a nice short shot to Okoroji's temple.
Hisoka tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Okoroji.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kurosaki Hisoka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hisoka 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 9:10
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 9:10
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurosaki Hisoka!

Event: Da Great Reset
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Hisoka goes for a double leg but Okoroji avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Okoroji continues to drive forward.
Okoroji wants to counter the offense by Hisoka and move into the clinch position.
Hisoka tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hisoka has had enough of the clinch but Okoroji keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Hisoka manages to pull guard.
Hisoka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hisoka tries to get out of the position.
Hisoka is striking off his back. Okoroji thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hisoka wants to get back to his feet.
Hisoka is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hisoka wants to get back to full guard.
Hisoka is trying to stand back up but Okoroji is controlling him
Hisoka wants to control but Okoroji is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Hisoka is refusing to be controlled, as Okoroji sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Okoroji is trying to work for a kimura but Hisoka is defending well.
Okoroji is looking to advance position but Hisoka won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hisoka is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hisoka has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurosaki Hisoka. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hisoka fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Hisoka gets a clinch.
Okoroji managing to block the knees to the body from Hisoka.
Hisoka trying to land knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hisoka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kurosaki Hisoka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hisoka working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yakubu Okoroji.
I think Okoroji 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Kurosaki Hisoka!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: The Great Reset
Date: May 25, 2021

178 cm
16 yrs
165 lbs

165 cm
17 yrs
140 lbs

Ace

Okoroji

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Portgas D Ace! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yakubu Okoroji!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ace has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Okoroji counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ace won't be happy with that.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ace (0) vs (4) Okoroji
Okoroji controlling from side mount.
Okoroji's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Okoroji tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ace's legs. #SUB2#
Okoroji tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ace struggling a bit here.#T1#
Okoroji slows the pace down.
Ace struggling a bit here.
Ace tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Okoroji tries for a kimura but Ace is defending well.
Ace is trying to control Okoroji's posture but Okoroji avoids it. #T2#
Ace is looking for a sweep.
Ace is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Okoroji off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ace (4) vs (4) Okoroji#SUB#
Okoroji showing good submission defense here.
Ace trying to control.#SUB#
Ace is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #T3#
Okoroji can't escape the position.
Okoroji trying to control but not successfully.
Okoroji is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Ace is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Okoroji is defending well though. Ace let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Ace has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Okoroji has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Okoroji trying to control the hands but Ace breaks the grip. #T4#
Okoroji is keeping busy.
Okoroji rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ace is trying to control the action in half guard but Okoroji is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Okoroji trying to control from the bottom.
Okoroji gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Okoroji looking for a guillotine here but Ace defends easily. #T5##SUB#
Ace is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Okoroji escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ace gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ace wants to pass the guard but Okoroji is keeping the position.#T6#
Okoroji not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ace wants to control from the top but Okoroji keeps moving.
Ace is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Okoroji is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Okoroji working for a triangle but Ace defends it easily. #T7#
Ace sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ace trying to control but Okoroji is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ace drops back looking for a leg! Okoroji is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Okoroji manages to kick Ace off! Ace jumps back into Okoroji's guard. #SUB2#
Okoroji is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8##SUB2#
Okoroji throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ace tries to free his leg and advance position but Okoroji is retaining full guard.
Ace looking to sit in guard and control but Okoroji gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ace (4) vs (6) Okoroji
Okoroji wants to control from the top but Ace keeps moving.
Ace is controlling Okoroji's posture.
Ace will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9#
Ace 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ace keeping moving, preventing Okoroji from controlling successfully.
Ace controls Okoroji momentarily but Okoroji frees himself.
Okoroji wants to control from the top but Ace keeps moving. #SUB#
Okoroji got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ace has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okoroji has managed to get both his arms back between Ace's legs - danger averted.#T10#
Ace tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Ace is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Okoroji trying to control the position from guard on top but Ace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ace manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Okoroji manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ace (6) vs (6) Okoroji#SUB2#
Okoroji working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T11#
Okoroji keeping moving, preventing Ace from controlling successfully.
Okoroji trying to keep a closed guard but Ace is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Ace drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ace jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ace trying to control but Okoroji is working from the bottom.
Ace looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Okoroji controls Ace momentarily but Ace frees himself.
Ace trying to control the position from guard on top but Okoroji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Okoroji escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ace gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Okoroji working for submissions but it's allowed Ace to get to half guard. #T13##SUB#
Okoroji is defending against the submission attempts here by Ace. #SUB#
Ace is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Okoroji has managed to free his arm - good work.
Okoroji is trying to maintain the position but Ace is very close to passing his half guard.#T14#
Ace not doing much here.
Ace seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Okoroji for as long as he can get away with.
Ace's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Ace is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okoroji wants to control the action here but instead Ace manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ace (9) vs (6) Okoroji

And that's the end of the fight!
Ace takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.

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