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TWGC 41 (170lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jacob Parker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 23 losses; Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Parker tries to keep at a distance but Okoye has taken the fight into the clinch.
Okoye tries for a takedown but Parker manages to get underhooks.
Parker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Okoye is defending well.
Okoye wants a takedown but no success here.
Okoye gets underhooks to prevent Parker's takedown attempt.
Parker is trying to drag Okoye to the mat but Okoye just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okoye wants a takedown but no success here.
Okoye goes for a takedown in the clinch but Parker prevents it.
Okoye wants a takedown but no success here.
Okoye drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parker prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Parker after a bit of a struggle.
Okoye has Parker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Parker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Okoye tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoye is working for takedown but Parker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Okoye wants a takedown.
Okoye wants a takedown.
Okoye gets underhooks to prevent Parker's takedown attempt.
Okoye gets underhooks to prevent Parker's takedown attempt.
Parker goes for a takedown attempt but Okoye pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Parker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Okoye sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Parker somewhat.
Okoye is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Parker fails with the takedown.
Parker sets himself, and Okoye steps forward looking for the clinch! Parker avoids it this time.
Parker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Okoye takes the fight into the clinch.
Parker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Okoye fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Parker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Parker (2) vs (0) Okoye
Okoye wants to get back to full guard.
Okoye keeps trying to improve his position.
Parker is looking to pass Okoye's guard but actually Okoye recovers to full guard.
Parker trying to control but Okoye is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Primal Concrete Gym inform us that Okoye has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Parker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okoye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okoye can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Parker controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoye manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Parker manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Parker (2) vs (2) Okoye
Parker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Parker (4) vs (2) Okoye
Parker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okoye lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Parker (4) vs (4) Okoye
Parker keeping full guard, as Okoye tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Parker looking to control.
Okoye content to stall in guard here.
Parker keeping full guard, as Okoye tries to pass.
Parker is adopting a defensive guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Parker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Parker seems keen to control Okoye's posture.
Okoye is pushing down on Parker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Parker is fighting to maintain full guard but Okoye has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Okoye content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Okoye moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Parker (4) vs (7) Okoye
Okoye tries to advance to mount but can't.
Parker is looking for a sweep.
Okoye trying to control the position but Parker is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
Okoye advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Parker (4) vs (9) Okoye
Okoye looking to control but Parker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Okoye is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Okoye wants to take Parker's back here but Parker is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Okoye controlling the pace for now.
Parker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Parker is working hard here to advance position.
Okoye trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Parker has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Parker (4) vs (12) Okoye
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Okoye not allowing Parker to control his hands.
Okoye is hanging on to Parker's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Okoye.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Okoye keeps control of the position as Parker tries to break free.
Parker is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Parker tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Parker is desperately trying to improve his position but Okoye has a good base and remains in mount.
Okoye controlling from mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Parker is desperately trying to improve his position but Okoye has a good base and remains in mount.
Okoye takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Okoye wants to take his opponent's back but Parker doesn't allow it.
Parker tries to hold on but Okoye pushes him away.
Parker working to try and regain half guard.
Parker tries to hold on but Okoye pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Parker is looking to improve his position but Okoye isn't that keen on the idea.
Okoye wants to take his opponent's back but Parker doesn't allow it.
Parker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okoye moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Parker (4) vs (15) Okoye
Parker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that's the end of the fight!
Okoye wins on points by 15 to 4.
An out of breath Ikemba Okoye thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jacob Parker spoke after the fight, saying 'Dammit son, my momma is gonna whip my ass!'. |
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