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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Deigos (ranked 2344 p4p, 3172 weight class) and Okoro Igwe (ranked 328 p4p, 406 weight class). Alex Deigos has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Deigos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Okoro Igwe!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deigos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Igwe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deigos.
Deigos misses with a body shot.
Igwe defending well as Deigos loads up on a big left hand.
Igwe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Igwe trying to control the position from guard on top but Deigos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Igwe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Deigos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Deigos pulls Igwe in close to his closed guard and prevents Igwe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Igwe looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igwe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Deigos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Deigos has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igwe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deigos defends well.
Deigos won't allow Igwe to sweep him here.
Igwe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deigos is aware though and is defending well.
Igwe wants to sweep but no luck.
Igwe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Igwe looking for a guillotine here but Deigos defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Igwe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Igwe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deigos defends it easily.
Igwe trying to control the position.
Deigos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Igwe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igwe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Igwe throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Deigos escapes and throws Igwe's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Igwe trying to remain calm as Deigos controls from the top position.
Igwe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Igwe is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Igwe has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Deigos taking a breather here.
Igwe holds on to Deigos's head and controls the position momentarily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Igwe tries to buck Deigos off but Deigos is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Okoro Igwe will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Igwe darts in looking for a takedown but Deigos gets double underhooks and turns Igwe into the cage.
Deigos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Igwe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Igwe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Igwe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A low kick lands for Deigos.
Deigos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Igwe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Igwe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deigos.
Igwe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Deigos swivels and escapes.
Alex Deigos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Okoro Igwe.
Deigos cracks Igwe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Okoro Igwe has been cut.
Igwe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Igwe is looking for a kimura here.
Deigos gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igwe tries to free his leg and advance position but Deigos is retaining full guard.
Igwe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Igwe wants to control from the top but Deigos keeps moving.
Deigos pulls Igwe in close to prevent any damage.
Deigos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Igwe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deigos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Igwe pushing down on Deigos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Igwe trying to pass the guard but Deigos defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Deigos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Deigos trying to control the position here.
Igwe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Deigos dives on top into guard.
Deigos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Igwe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Igwe wants to sweep here but Deigos controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deigos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Igwe is keeping the position for now.
Deigos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Igwe working for a triangle but Deigos defends it easily.
Igwe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Igwe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Deigos puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Deigos postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Igwe to stand up.
Deigos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Deigos missing with a left hand there. Igwe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Igwe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Igwe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Deigos but Deigos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Igwe is breathing heavily.
Deigos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Igwe closes the distance and clinches up with Deigos, looking for a takedown. Igwe pushes Deigos against the cage but Deigos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Igwe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Deigos defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deigos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deigos moves away from the strike by Igwe.
Jab, jab by Deigos - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Deigos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Okoro Igwe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Deigos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okoro Igwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Igwe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Deigos sprawls well. Deigos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Igwe gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Igwe.
Deigos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Igwe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Deigos throws out a loose jab but Igwe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Igwe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Deigos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Igwe wants to control from the top but Deigos keeps moving.
Deigos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igwe wants to pass the guard but Deigos is keeping the position.
Deigos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Igwe can do to turn this around?
Igwe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Deigos dives on top into guard.
Igwe looking to control.
Igwe has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Deigos is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Igwe.
Deigos takes a little break here. Igwe wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Igwe is looking to reverse the position.
Igwe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Deigos trying to control the pace.
Igwe tries to get to full guard but Deigos has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igwe tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Deigos has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Deigos content just to control the position here.
Igwe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Igwe wants to hold on but Deigos pushes him away.
Igwe is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deigos controlling the pace for now.
Igwe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Deigos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Igwe is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deigos controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Deigos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Deigos 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Deigos!
An out of breath Alex Deigos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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