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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iso Paa (ranked 1684 p4p, 1680 weight class) and Okoro Igwe (ranked 228 p4p, 227 weight class). Iso Paa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27 - 18 - 1 |
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180 cm
34
205
11 - 12 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 27 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iso Paa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Okoro Igwe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Igwe blocks the leg kick.
Paa misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Paa.
Igwe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paa looking to score a takedown here. Igwe is defending well but Paa drives through and ends up in Igwe's 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.
Igwe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Igwe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paa is one step ahead there.
Igwe is looking for a triangle but Paa pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igwe trying to keep a closed guard but Paa is proving a slippery customer.
Igwe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paa drops back looking for a leg! Igwe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Igwe manages to kick Paa off! Paa jumps back into Igwe's guard.
Igwe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Igwe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Igwe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Igwe's guard.
Igwe is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Igwe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paa is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Igwe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Igwe keeping moving, preventing Paa from controlling successfully.
Igwe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Igwe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Igwe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Igwe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Igwe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paa defends well.
Igwe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paa defends well.
Paa trying to control the position from guard on top but Igwe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Igwe looking for a guillotine here but Paa defends easily.
Igwe looking for a sweep. Not yet Igwe, not yet.
Igwe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paa manages to get himself to full guard.
Igwe postures up in Paa's guard and throws a big left but Paa blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Igwe advances to half guard.
Paa moves into full guard.
Igwe forces his way into half guard.
Igwe works his way into full mount!
Igwe thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Igwe is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Paa is in real trouble.
Paa trying to control but not successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Okoro Igwe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Igwe loads up on a big right hand but Paa slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Paa.
Paa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Igwe avoids the body shot from Paa.
Igwe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Igwe lands with an uppercut that bounces Paa off the cage and back into range.
Paa closes the distance and pushes Igwe back into the cage.
Igwe digs a right hand into Paa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paa's gas tank.
Paa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Igwe trying to control but Paa postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Igwe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Igwe actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igwe trying to control but Paa postures up.
Paa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Igwe manages to get to full guard.
Igwe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Igwe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Igwe trying to control the position.
Igwe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Our spies down at at Angels Above inform us that Igwe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
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.
Paa throws a big right hand that misses.
Igwe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paa defends well.
Igwe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Paa tries to free his leg and advance position but Igwe is retaining full guard.
Igwe throws his legs up looking for a submission but Paa uses it to pass to side control.
Paa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Paa throwing strikes but Igwe manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Paa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Igwe seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Paa is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Okoro Igwe!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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