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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Okoro Igwe (ranked 828 p4p, 737 weight class) and Cole Steel (ranked 110 p4p, 99 weight class). Cole Steel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Okoro Igwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Cole Steel!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Igwe counters with a right hand to the body.
Igwe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Igwe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Igwe throws an off balance right hand
and Steel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Igwe moves out of range of the strikes.
Igwe moves away from the strike by Steel.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Igwe.
Cole Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Igwe.
Steel throws an off balance right hand
and Igwe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Igwe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Steel misses with an uppercut.
Igwe throws a big shot that misses.
Igwe moves out of range of the strikes.
Igwe 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel is trying to keep Igwe in close.
Igwe is looking to work some ground and pound but Steel has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel wants to improve his position but instead Igwe has moved into half guard.
Steel moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Igwe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Igwe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Igwe trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Igwe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Our spies down at at BKC Gym inform us that Steel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Steel controlling the position.
Steel is trying to control the position but Igwe postures up.
Steel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Igwe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Igwe throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel can't keep his opponent in guard - Igwe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Steel looking for a kimura from the bottom but Igwe passes into side control!
Igwe tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Steel is trying to work for a sweep but Igwe has mounted him!
Igwe unloads with some shots from mount but Steel bucks and avoids them well.
Igwe looking to finish with strikes here!
Steel tries to lock up and control but Igwe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Igwe.
Igwe thowing shots but they're missing.
Igwe misses with a head shot.
Steel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Igwe punching from mount but Steel doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Igwe sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Igwe looking to ground and pound but Steel is blocking nicely.
Steel is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by Igwe there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Steel working to try and regain half guard.
Igwe thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by Igwe there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Steel tries to hold on but Igwe pushes him away.
Steel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Igwe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Steel regains half guard.
Igwe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steel wants to improve his position but Igwe is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Igwe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steel is defending against the submission attempts here by Igwe.
Steel wants to control but Igwe is keeping busy.
Igwe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steel defending well though.
Steel is controlling Igwe's trapped leg to prevent Igwe from advancing to side control.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Igwe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Igwe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Igwe tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
Steel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Okoro Igwe dominated that round.
That's time! Igwe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Igwe throws a chopping leg kick but Steel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Steel scores with a jab. Igwe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Igwe misses.
It seemed like Steel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Igwe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steel throws out a counter right but Igwe avoids it with no problem.
Igwe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Igwe misses the target.
Steel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Igwe misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Igwe. No joy for Steel on that attempt.
A jab lands there for Igwe.
Steel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Igwe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Igwe misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steel! But no joy.
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!
Steel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Igwe has time to react.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Igwe, as that shot connected.
Steel moves away from the strike by Igwe.
Steel throws a nice looking combination but Igwe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Igwe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
Steel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steel slips under a jab.
Igwe slips under a jab from Steel.
Igwe throws a leg kick but Steel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Igwe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Igwe slips a jab from Steel.
Steel jabs at Igwe's body.
Jab from Igwe.
The fighters circling - Igwe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel throws a right and a left that Igwe avoids nicely.
Okoro Igwe is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Igwe throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Igwe throwing a counter right hand but Steel manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Igwe throws a leg kick that misses.
Steel lands a jab to Igwe's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Igwe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steel is able to avoid easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Steel.
Igwe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel misses with a combination
enabling Igwe to counter with a crisp jab.
Igwe misses with a low kick.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
Igwe moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Steel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Igwe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Igwe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steel sprawls well. Steel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Igwe gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igwe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel moves out of range as Igwe strikes.
Igwe moves away from the strike by Steel.
Decent striking displayed by Steel there.
Igwe shoots in and gets a takedown into Steel's guard.
Igwe preventing the sweep.
Steel looking for a guillotine here but Igwe defends easily.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Igwe from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Igwe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Igwe passes into half guard.
Igwe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to get to full guard but Igwe has control of the leg.
Igwe throwing shots but Steel is blocking nicely.
Steel tries to roll over but Igwe keeps him under control.
Steel gets back to full guard.
Igwe trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Igwe is aware though and is defending well.
Okoro Igwe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Igwe stands up out of Steel's guard for a moment - Steel manages to land a nice upkick.
Igwe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Igwe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Igwe trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel trying to control the position.
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 Okoro Igwe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Steel's corner calls for a 1-2. Steel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Igwe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel staying out of range there.
Igwe closes the distance but Steel moves to the side
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Igwe shoots in looking for a takedown. Steel tries to sprawl out of it but Igwe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steel ducks right into an uppercut from Igwe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Igwe, as that shot connected.
Steel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Igwe sprawls well initially but Steel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Steel trying to control the action but Igwe is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Steel.
Igwe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Igwe is trying to get back to full guard.
Igwe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily.
Igwe is looking to improve his position.
Steel seems to be looking for submissions.
Igwe actively working from the bottom here.
Igwe trying to control from the bottom.
Igwe wants to get back to full guard.
Igwe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steel lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Steel lands strikes from half guard.
Igwe actively working from the bottom here.
Steel working the head and body with strikes.
Steel drops an elbow to the side of Igwe's head.
Igwe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily.
Igwe looking for submissions off his back.
Igwe 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.
Steel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cole Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Steel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Steel working the head and body with strikes.
Igwe is rocked!
Steel drops an elbow to the side of Igwe's head.
Oh Igwe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Steel lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Igwe! More strikes land and this one is all over! Steel jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Steel!
Cole Steel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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