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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brass Knuckles (ranked 2032 p4p, 1206 weight class) and Yakubu Okoroji (ranked 187 p4p, 113 weight class). Yakubu Okoroji has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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9 - 6 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brass Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yakubu Okoroji!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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.
Knuckles is working for a submission of some sort.
Knuckles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
Knuckles is trying to work for a kimura but Okoroji is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
Knuckles darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
Knuckles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knuckles tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji pushing down on Knuckles's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Okoroji is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Knuckles punching from the bottom.
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.
Knuckles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Knuckles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okoroji defends well.
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!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
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