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Event:
DMMA 77: Muromets vs Kiryu
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
#R1# Okoye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD# Dennison shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dennison showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2# Okoye is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dennison pulls his head out easily. Dennison perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Okoye tries to get to full guard but Dennison has control of the leg. Dennison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Dennison not landing any meaningful shots this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Okoye looking for submissions off his back. Dennison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Okoye wants to control but Dennison is keeping busy.
#T1##SUB2# Okoye looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dennison passes into side control! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Okoye takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dennison in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Dennison working away. Dennison landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Dennison remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Okoye on the wrong end of some ground and pound. A control attempt from Okoye but he's now mounted! Okoye tries to hold on but Dennison postures up.#T2# Dennison fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#CUT#It looks like Israel Okoye has been cut. Dennison lands a nice shot to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Israel Okoye's cut even more. Dennison lands a big elbow. #CUT#The cut above Israel Okoye's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Dennison scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#ROC#Okoye is rocked!#CUT#Israel Okoye's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Israel Okoye's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dick Dennison! |
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Event:
DMMA 68: Kaupens vs Ramathorn
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
#R1# Puno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okoye manages to avoid it. An inside leg kick from Okoye misses. Okoye throws a jab when Puno was well out of range. Okoye backing away here, and Puno unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Puno connects with a solid leg kick. Okoye fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puno manages to avoid it. Puno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT#It looks like Adan Puno has been cut. Puno lands a glancing blow to the side of Okoye's head.#CUT2#It looks like Israel Okoye has been cut.#CL# Okoye clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Okoye jumps into guard, dragging Puno to the mat.
Okoye manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Puno manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Okoye looking to pass the guard. #T1# Okoye slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Okoye wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving. Okoye not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Okoye trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Okoye content to stall in guard here. Okoye has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Okoye sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Puno's guard. Okoye wants to control but Puno is keeping him busy. Okoye tries to pass to full mount but Puno defends it. #T3# Okoye wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puno keeps working. Okoye keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. A shot to the body from Okoye misses and Puno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Puno throws a leg kick and Okoye counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Okoye shoots in but doesn't get the takedown enabling Puno to counter with a crisp jab. Israel Okoye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Puno closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Okoye! Puno dives in looking to finish! Okoye is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adan Puno! During a confident post fight interview, Adan Puno thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 58: Imanari vs Narvaez
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1# Okoye takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Cross lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Israel Okoye has been cut. Okoye throws a lazy right hand but Cross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Cross tries to move into range but Okoye moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Okoye connects with a right hand. Cross shakes it off. Some bone on bone action there as Cross checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Okoye is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cross. A shot to the body from Okoye misses and Cross cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Israel Okoye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Okoye swings and misses with a shot to the body and Cross counters with a straight right hand. Cross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okoye throws out the jab. Okoye moves in looking to clinch but Cross pushes him off. Okoye takes a swing at Cross's ribcage but misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cross ducks under a wild hook from Okoye. Okoye lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut. Okoye uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cross. Okoye throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cross avoids it.#T1# Okoye misses with a shot to the body and Cross counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Okoye checks a leg kick. Decent striking displayed by Okoye there. Okoye misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
Cross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okoye.
Okoye swings away with a leg kick that misses. Cross let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Okoye throws a lazy uppercut
and Cross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Okoye misses with a left hand and Cross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Israel Okoye's cut is getting worse. Nice body kick from Okoye. Okoye loads up on a big right hand but Cross slips the punch. A low kick lands for Cross.
#T2# Cross misses with a low kick.
Cross ducks under a wild hook from Okoye.#CL# Okoye moves into range and clinches up with Cross. This has been an exciting period of action! Cross misses with a punch on the inside.
Cross misses with a punch to the body.
Cross cracks Okoye with a nice body shot.#BC2# Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cross throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Okoye stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Cross steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Okoye. That one must have hurt. Cross takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Okoye takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Okoye throws a jab but it's blocked by Cross. Cross replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Okoye blocks it well. Okoye throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Okoye lands with a hook. Cross tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3# Okoye ducks under a wild hook from Cross. Okoye rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD2# and Cross counters with a crisp one two that drops Okoye! Cross thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Okoye to his feet! Okoye is in big trouble! Cross takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cross looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okoye dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Cross throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Cross slaps away a takedown attempt from Okoye, before circling back to the center of the mat. Okoye connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Jeremy Cross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cross thuds his shin into the meat of Okoye's side. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Okoye swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cross counters with an inside leg kick. #T4# Okoye misses with a hook. Cross thumps Okoye with a low kick. Cross on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Cross swings for the body but Okoye moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Cross. Cross lands a right hook to the body.
Okoye misses with a body punch
and Cross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Okoye throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Cross takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Cross connects with a good right hand that stumbles Okoye. Okoye circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Cross is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Okoye had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Cross misses with a leg kick. Okoye tries to clinch but Cross moves out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Cross dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Okoye scores with a leg kick.
Okoye throws a body punch but Cross moves out of range. Cross is trying to counter with his kicks. Okoye loads up on a big right hand but Cross slips the punch. Cross throws a body punch but Okoye moves out of range. Cross throws a shot from downtown. Okoye moves away and avoids it. Cross lands a nice hook to Okoye's body. Okoye takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Okoye wants to clinch enabling Cross to counter with a crisp jab. Cross has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Good leg kick by Okoye. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cross thows a left - swing and a miss! Okoye throws a big shot that misses. Okoye throws a body shot but no joy. Okoye lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1# Cross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Cross blocks a low kick nicely. Okoye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away. Cross throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Okoye misses with a body shot
#KD2# and Cross counters with a nice right hand that sends Okoye toppling to the canvas! Okoye scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cross finish him?!#ROC2#Okoye is rocked! Cross scores with a hook to the body. Okoye takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Oh Okoye is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Cross fakes the body blow, causing Okoye to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Okoye goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Cross! Jeremy Cross thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 49: Faulk vs Hussein
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
#R1# Reese tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okoye manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Okoye ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Okoye throws a half hearted mid kick. Reese moves out of range as Okoye strikes. Okoye lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reese at a distance.
Okoye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reese moves away. Reese shoots in looking for a takedown but Okoye manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reese's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Okoye connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A solid leg kick lands there for Reese.
Okoye misses with a body shot
and Reese counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okoye throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reese sees it coming and avoids it easily. Okoye clobbers Reese with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Reese ducks under a wild hook from Okoye. Okoye lands with an overhand left. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Okoye misses with a kick to the body.
#T1##TD# Reese decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Okoye is positioning himself well to prevent Reese advancing to mount. Reese wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okoye keeps working. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Okoye is looking for a sweep. Reese is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Okoye is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reese pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Reese is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Okoye defends it well. Okoye works his way to full guard. Good work. Okoye is controlling Reese's posture.#T2# Okoye is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Okoye is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Okoye has his hands on Reese's head, controlling the position. #SUB2# Okoye is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Reese frees his head nicely. Oh but Okoye has switched to an armbar! Reese is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Israel Okoye! |
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Event:
DMMA 41: Magrath vs Harakka
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1# Okoye throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Westen misses with a hook. Okoye half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Okoye dodges the punch combination from Westen.
Westen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD# Okoye scores with a takedown into Westen's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Okoye engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okoye passes Westen's left leg - he's now in half guard. Okoye tries to pass the half guard into mount. Westen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1# Westen wants to improve his position but Okoye is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Okoye is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Okoye trying to pass the guard but Westen defending well. Westen is controlling Okoye's trapped leg to prevent Okoye from advancing to side control.#SUB# Okoye is working for a submission of some sort.
Okoye trying to mount his opponent but Westen defends it. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Okoye wants to control but Westen is keeping him busy. Okoye is thwarting Westen's attempts to control the position. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Okoye in particular looking to stall. Westen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Westen trying to control here.
#T3# Okoye frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Okoye trying to control but he's not successful this time. Westen tries to lock up and control but Okoye gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Okoye controlling his opponent. #SUB# Westen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Okoye. Westen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Okoye. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Okoye controlling his opponent. Okoye seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Westen for as long as he can get away with.#T4# Okoye continues to stall. Westen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Okoye is looking to work his way around to Westen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Westen tries to get back to half guard but can't. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Okoye looking to control and managing it successfully. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Okoye dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Okoye throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Okoye avoids a punch combination nicely.
Westen lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Israel Okoye has been cut. Okoye bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okoye fails to land the takedown. Okoye throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Westen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1# Okoye fails with the takedown. Westen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Westen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Nice sprawl there from Westen as Okoye shoots in. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Okoye. That's going to take a lot out of him. Westen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Okoye tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Westen manages to circle out of the way. Westen misses with a straight left. Okoye feinted with a counter takedown. Westen throws out a loose jab but Okoye uses good head movement to avoid it. Okoye displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Westen throws out the jab. #T2# Westen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Okoye misses with an uppercut
and Westen counters with a stiff right hand. Okoye slips a straight right by Westen. Westen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Okoye tries to clinch but Westen moves away and Westen counters with a big right hand! Oh Okoye is in trouble here! Westen follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braun Westen! Braun Westen 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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Event:
DMMA 31: Magrath vs Lee
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1# Okoye defending well as Conover loads up on a big left hand. Israel Okoye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Okoye. Conover shrugs it off though. Conover listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. A looping hook to the body misses from Conover. Okoye does a little dance to reset his feet. Okoye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conover moves away. Conover closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Okoye lands a leg kick that knocks Conover off balance momentarily. Conover has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Okoye lands with a shot to the body. Okoye tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2# Okoye moves into the clinch successfully.
Conover on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Conover managing to block the knees to the body from Okoye.
Okoye is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Conover gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2# Okoye breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A jab from Okoye misses. Conover throws a big counter combination but Okoye scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1# Okoye scores with a leg kick.
Okoye throws a leg kick enabling Conover to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Israel Okoye has been cut. Okoye dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Okoye throws a push kick but Conover slaps the foot to one side. Okoye throws a leg kick but Conover checks it. A kick lands to the mid section there for Okoye. Charlie Conover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Conover ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Okoye throws a looping overhand right but Conover ducks down to avoid it. Conover keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Conover's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okoye connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Conover scrambles back to his feet. Okoye scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#It looks like Charlie Conover has been cut. Conover lands a jab to the nose. This has been an exciting period of action! Okoye feints and then cracks Conover's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Conover down. Conover connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okoye momentarily.
#T2# Okoye lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Conover throws a hook to the side of Okoye's head but Okoye sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Conover just misses with a punch to the body.
Conover thows a left - swing and a miss! Okoye motions for Conover to come forward. Okoye throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Conover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okoye sees it coming and avoids it easily. Conover lands with a straight right. Okoye didn't see that one coming.#TD2# Okoye manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Conover on his heels. He'll look to pass Conover's guard now, I'm sure. Conover tries to land a sweep but no joy. Okoye works a leg free and moves into half guard. Okoye content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Conover has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Okoye is working away from the top position though.#T3# Okoye is figuring out what he wants to do next. Conover is trying to maintain the position but Okoye is very close to passing his half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Conover works his way to full guard. Good work. Conover on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Conover tries to get out of the position.#SUB2# Okoye is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Okoye stopping the sweep attempt from Conover. Conover looking to control.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Okoye stays in close to Conover's body and controls the position. Okoye tries to free his leg and advance position but Conover is retaining full guard. Okoye passes Conover's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2# Okoye is trying to work for a kimura but Conover is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2# Okoye is working for a kimura but Conover is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# Okoye seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Conover is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Israel Okoye! |
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Event:
DMMA 22: Benedetti vs Imanari
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
#R1# TwentyTwenty takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL2# Okoye rushes TwentyTwenty and presses him up against the cage. TwentyTwenty working aggressively here.
#BC# TwentyTwenty breaks from the clinch.
TwentyTwenty throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2# and Okoye counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. TwentyTwenty makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. TwentyTwenty misses with a looping right. Okoye feints the counter takedown. TwentyTwenty misses with a straight left. TwentyTwenty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. TwentyTwenty moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Trump TwentyTwenty has been cut. A punch combination from TwentyTwenty misses. #T1# TwentyTwenty walks into a stiff left hand from Okoye. TwentyTwenty circles away from the clinch attempt and Okoye takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Israel Okoye has been cut. Okoye looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? TwentyTwenty is fending him off so far but Okoye persists. Nope, TwentyTwenty circles away and we're back to standing. TwentyTwenty is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Okoye walks straight into a right hand from TwentyTwenty - that's dropped him! TwentyTwenty jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Okoye from any more punishment! Okoye complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Trump TwentyTwenty! Trump TwentyTwenty made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
DMMA 12: Woods vs Tucker
Date: May 26, 2021 |
#R1# McLaughlin moves out of range of the strikes. McLaughlin slips under a jab from Okoye. McLaughlin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL# McLaughlin clinches with his opponent.
Okoye blocking some punches.
Okoye missing with knees to the body.
Okoye lands a hook that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards. A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land. Okoye fails to pull guard.
McLaughlin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okoye's elbow. McLaughlin managing to block the knees to the body from Okoye.
A shot in the inside from McLaughlin. Okoye lands with a light punch inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okoye working aggressively here.
#BC2# Okoye breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McLaughlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okoye. Okoye feints the counter takedown. Okoye thows a left - swing and a miss! Okoye with a poor takedown and McLaughlin counters with a stiff right hand. #T1# A swing and a miss from Okoye. Okoye displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLaughlin throws out the jab. McLaughlin moves into range and connects with a jab. McLaughlin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Okoye with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McLaughlin to score with a decent uppercut. McLaughlin misses with a combination
and Okoye counters with a left to the body. Okoye fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Frankie McLaughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Israel Okoye. McLaughlin misses with a straight left. And Okoye tries to counter it with a takedown but McLaughlin pushes his down on his head and steps out. Frankie McLaughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# McLaughlin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from McLaughlin misses the target. Okoye drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McLaughlin defends it well. Okoye is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McLaughlin, as that shot connected.
McLaughlin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Okoye is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Okoye tries to clinch up but McLaughlin circles away and keeps his distance. McLaughlin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Okoye ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin. McLaughlin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2# and Okoye counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T3# McLaughlin gets full guard.#SUB2# Okoye thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Okoye pushing down on McLaughlin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2# Okoye is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# Okoye is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! McLaughlin is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Israel Okoye! |
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Event:
DMMA 4: Leblond vs Abarai
Date: Apr 28, 2021 |
#R1# Zhdanov lands a jab to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Israel Okoye has been cut. Zhdanov misses with a looping right. Zhdanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okoye moves away.#KD2# Zhdanov lands a big uppercut and Okoye crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Okoye looks OK. Zhdanov waves Okoye back to his feet! Zhdanov tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zhdanov loads up on a big right hand but Okoye slips the punch. Okoye takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Okoye walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Okoye limp body while Zhdanov jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roman Zhdanov! After winning the bout, Roman Zhdanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWMMA: Lee Vs Pavlovic
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1# Kchzzvkofsky misses with a straight left. Okoye uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kchzzvkofsky. Okoye connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Okoye scores with a nice right hand.
Vladimir Kchzzvkofsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Okoye dips to his left and cracks Kchzzvkofsky with an uppercut! Okoye getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Okoye fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kchzzvkofsky manages to avoid it. Okoye is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Okoye displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kchzzvkofsky throws out the jab. Okoye looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Okoye slips a jab and a cross from Kchzzvkofsky.
A telegraphed right hand from Kchzzvkofsky misses the target. Okoye feints and then cracks Kchzzvkofsky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kchzzvkofsky down. Okoye scores with a push kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kchzzvkofsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Okoye digs a good body shot into Kchzzvkofsky's ribs. Okoye scores with a nice head shot. Okoye shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Kchzzvkofsky throws a series of punches but Okoye moves out of range. #T1# Okoye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kchzzvkofsky. Kchzzvkofsky swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Okoye.#CUT2#It looks like Israel Okoye has been cut. Kchzzvkofsky throws a body shot but no joy. #CL# Okoye moves into the clinch. Kchzzvkofsky has a couple of punches blocked by Okoye.
Kchzzvkofsky wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD# Okoye successfully pulls guard.
#SUB# Okoye has his feet on Kchzzvkofsky's thighs here. He's pushed Kchzzvkofsky off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kchzzvkofsky screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Israel Okoye! The defeated Vladimir Kchzzvkofsky had this to say: 'This will be last fight in CWMMA. I hope I entertained all of you with my uh, punching, um, skills. I like punching face... faces a lot. Check out Youtube channel if want to. '. |
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Event:
CWMMA: Firebrand Vs Kisei
Date: Mar 04, 2021 |
#R1# Allu takes a shot right to the bread basket. Allu fails to land with a series of punches.
Okoye throws a wild body kick that Allu sees coming a mile off. Okoye tries to clinch up but Allu circles away and keeps his distance. Okoye moves out of range of the leg kick from Allu. A telegraphed right hand from Allu misses the target. Okoye looks to land a left hand but Allu moved out of range nicely. A jab from Allu misses. Okoye drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Allu defends it well. Okoye with the inside leg kick. Allu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okoye.
Allu just misses with a punch to the body.
Okoye tries to counter by closing the distance. Good exchange - Allu coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like Israel Okoye has been cut. A swing and a miss from Allu. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The crowd cheers as Allu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Okoye doesn't seem phased though. Allu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Okoye throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD# and Allu counters with a crisp one two that drops Okoye! Allu thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Okoye to his feet! Okoye is in big trouble! This has been an exciting period of action! Allu throws a head kick that misses. Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Allu! Okoye is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juki Allu! |
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Event:
CWMMA: Contreiras vs Ubereem
Date: Jan 24, 2021 |
#R1# Tai with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Israel Okoye has been cut. Okoye is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tai stuns Okoye with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Tai misses with a hook. Okoye ducked under it nicely. Okoye drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tai defends it well. Tai throws a body punch but Okoye moves out of range. Okoye slips under a jab from Tai. Tai swings widly with a right hand
#TD2# and Okoye counters with a takedown into side control. Okoye controls the position. Tai is trying to get back to half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Okoye moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Okoye works to advance to full mount. Tai defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Okoye controlling his opponent. Okoye moves to back control. Okoye biding his time, controlling Tai. #T3##T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Let's hope that Okoye has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Okoye dominated that round. The cut man is working on Israel Okoye's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Okoye with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tai to score with a decent uppercut. Tai looks to land a combination but Okoye avoids it well. Okoye is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Tai scores with a jab to the jaw. Okoye moves out of range of the strikes. Tai throws a series of punches but Okoye avoids them all with ease. Tai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2# and Okoye counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Okoye passes to side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1##SU2# Okoye decides to stand back up. Tai misses the shot to the body. And Okoye tries to counter it with a takedown but Tai pushes his down on his head and steps out. Okoye blocks a jab. Okoye changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Okoye keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tai. Tai scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Okoye slips a jab and a cross from Tai.
Mai Tai is winning the standup battle so far. Nice defenses there by Okoye. Okoye blocks a jab. Okoye feints the counter takedown. Tai wants to clinch. Mai Tai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Tai throws a big shot that misses. Tai throws a hook but Okoye avoids it easily. Okoye takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Tai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Tai throws an off balance right hand
#TD2# and Okoye counters with a nice double leg into guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tai controls Okoye momentarily but Okoye frees himself. Okoye is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Okoye.#T3# Okoye stopping the sweep attempt from Tai. Okoye's corner is telling him to maintain position. Okoye passes Tai's left leg - he's now in half guard. Okoye with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Okoye's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Okoye is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full 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. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Israel Okoye will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Israel Okoye's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Okoye blocks a jab. Tai wants to clinch#TD2# and Okoye counters with a shoot takedown. Tai fights it but they end up in guard. Okoye controls from within his opponent's guard. Okoye passes Tai's left leg - he's now in half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okoye controlling the action here.#T1# Okoye is continuing to stall. Mai Tai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Israel Okoye is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Tai lands a nice shot to the body.
Tai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2# and Okoye counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tai won't be happy with that. Okoye staying calm. Yet more stalling tactics from Okoye.#T3# More stalling from Okoye. Okoye with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Okoye has knee on belly and moves into mount. Okoye content just to control the position here. The adventures of Okoye the control monster continue. Boring. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Israel Okoye comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Okoye winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Okoye! |
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Event:
CW MMA: Bloodshed
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1# Atunes scores with a hook to the body. Okoye takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A jab from Atunes finds it's way through Okoye's defenses. Okoye on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Okoye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes .
Atunes digs a good body shot into Okoye's ribs. Okoye takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Okoye slips a straight right by Atunes . And Okoye tries to counter it with a takedown but Atunes pushes his down on his head and steps out. Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Okoye is just out of range. Okoye avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Okoye with the counter takedown but Atunes avoids it easily. Atunes lands a jab to Okoye's midsection. Atunes throws out a loose jab but Okoye uses good head movement to avoid it. Atunes looks to throw the jab but Okoye is out of range. Atunes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Okoye on the side of the head. #T1# Atunes misses with a hook to the body
#TD2# and Okoye counters with a single leg into guard. Atunes didn't expect that. #SUB# Atunes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okoye is aware though and is defending well. Atunes trying to control the position.
#SUB# Atunes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Okoye has passed into half guard!
Okoye is taking a breather. Atunes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Okoye wants to free his trapped foot but Atunes is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2# Atunes trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Okoye takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Atunes wants to control but Okoye is keeping busy.
Okoye sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Jose Rivelino Atunes showed his dominance in that final round. I think Atunes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 10:9 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 10:9 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Rivelino Atunes ! |
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Event:
CACC BLUE BELT BLUES CARD 4
Date: Aug 25, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Israel Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Sovor Trandel! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Okoye stuffs the takedown. Okoye half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Trandel has a takedown stuffed. Okoye tries to counter with a takedown but Trandel is quick to defend against it.#TD2# Trandel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Okoye (0) vs (4) Trandel Okoye prevents Trandel from moving into mount. Okoye is trying to control Trandel's posture but Trandel avoids it. #SUB2# Trandel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Okoye knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2# Trandel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Okoye, who protects the arm well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okoye manages to work his way to half guard, despite Trandel's best efforts. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1# Okoye manages to get to full guard.
#SUB# Okoye working for submissions but it's allowed Trandel to get to half guard.
Okoye is trying to control but can't.
Okoye gets back to full guard.
Okoye is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2# Okoye looking to control but Trandel passes into half guard.
#SUB2# Trandel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Okoye has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# Trandel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Okoye trying to control but Trandel postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2# Trandel is looking for a kimura but Okoye is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trandel to get the leverage. Okoye trying to control here.
#T3# Okoye gets back to full guard.
Trandel tries to free his leg and advance position but Okoye is retaining full guard. Okoye looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trandel is one step ahead there. Trandel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okoye swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Trandel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB# Okoye working for a triangle but Trandel defends it easily.
#T4##SUB# Okoye throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Trandel escapes and throws Okoye's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (0) vs (7) Trandel#SUB2# Trandel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Trandel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Okoye manages to get back to half guard.#SUB# Okoye looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Okoye is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trandel pulls his head out easily. #T5##SUB2# Trandel seems to be working for a kimura but Okoye defends the submission attempt. Okoye is trying to get back to full guard. Okoye keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Okoye continues to stall.#T6# Trandel works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (0) vs (10) Trandel Trandel wants to take his opponent's back but Okoye doesn't allow it. Okoye tries to control Trandel's body but Trandel pushes him off. Okoye squirms to his side and now Trandel has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Okoye (0) vs (13) Trandel#SUB2# Okoye defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Trandel's arms. Trandel not allowing Okoye to control his hands. Okoye manages to reverse the position and now he's in Trandel's guard. Nice work there by Okoye.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (13) Trandel#T7##SUB2# Trandel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okoye defends it easily.#SUB# Okoye drops back, looking for a kneebar! Trandel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Trandel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Trandel! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Okoye (2) vs (17) Trandel Okoye is looking to regain half guard here but Trandel keeps moving and retains side control. Okoye tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Trandel easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Okoye (2) vs (19) Trandel Okoye is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8##SUB2# Trandel working for a submission but Okoye is keeping him at bay. Okoye prevents Trandel from taking his back. Okoye working to try and regain half guard.
Okoye gets back to half guard. Okoye could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2# Trandel is looking for a kimura but Okoye is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trandel to get the leverage. #SUB2# Trandel is looking for a kimura but Okoye is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trandel to get the leverage. Okoye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Trandel tries to pass to full mount but Okoye defends it. #T9##SUB2# Trandel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Okoye is just riding it out for now. Trandel eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# Okoye looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Okoye looking for submissions off his back. Okoye is trying to get back to full guard.#T10##SUB# Okoye looking for subs from the bottom but Trandel mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (2) vs (22) Trandel#SUB2# Trandel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Okoye is wriggling around trying to escape.
Okoye looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Okoye (2) vs (25) Trandel#SUB2# Trandel looking for the choke but no joy. Okoye trying to control the action but Trandel just sinks the hooks in. #T11# Okoye manages to reverse the position and now he's in Trandel's guard. Nice work there by Okoye.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (4) vs (25) Trandel Trandel keeping full guard, as Okoye tries to pass. #SUB2# Trandel isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Okoye stacks Trandel on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Okoye! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (7) vs (25) Trandel#SUB# Okoye swings around for an armbar but Trandel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Okoye's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (7) vs (27) Trandel Okoye wants to control but Trandel passes easily into half guard.
#T12# Trandel moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (7) vs (30) Trandel#SUB2# Trandel is trying to get an arm triangle but Okoye is defending well. You can see the frustration on Okoye's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Okoye looks to move to half guard but instead Trandel has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Okoye (7) vs (32) Trandel#SUB2# Trandel is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Okoye to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Okoye shrugs it off. Okoye tries to hold on but Trandel postures up.#T13##SUB2# Trandel has control of Okoye's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Okoye regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Okoye gets back to half guard.#SUB# Okoye looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Okoye keeping control of the position. Okoye trying to hold on to Trandel's head to control him but Trandel postures up.
#T14# Okoye tries to get to full guard but Trandel has control of the leg. Okoye trying to hold on to Trandel's head to control him but Trandel postures up.
Trandel passes into side control, despite Okoye's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (7) vs (35) Trandel Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Trandel is trying to get an arm triangle but Okoye is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight! Trandel wins on points by 35 to 7. During a confident post fight interview, Sovor Trandel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC BLUE BELT BLUES CARD 3
Date: Aug 17, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Israel Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Joey Woods! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2# Woods clinches up against the ropes.#TD2# Woods lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoye (0) vs (2) Woods#SUB# Okoye is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Woods is aware though and is defending well. Woods wants to pass the guard but Okoye is keeping the position.#SUB# Okoye had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Woods defends it easily.#SUB# Okoye working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Woods doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Woods manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Woods is pushing down on Okoye's leg trying to pass to half guard. Okoye is fighting to maintain full guard but Woods has managed to sneak the leg through. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Woods wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okoye keeps working. Okoye is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB# Okoye has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Woods escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Woods! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (0) vs (5) Woods Woods is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Okoye's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2# Woods working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Okoye could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Okoye is looking for a sweep. Okoye looking for a sweep but Woods has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Okoye (0) vs (7) Woods#T2# Okoye is squirming around, avoiding Woods's attempts to control the action. Woods controlling the pace for now. Okoye wants to hold on but Woods pushes him away.#SUB2# Woods looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Okoye wants to hold on but Woods pushes him away. Okoye is working to get back to half guard.
Okoye wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Okoye (0) vs (10) Woods#SUB2# Woods is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Okoye knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Okoye for a finish. #T3# Okoye trying to control the action but Woods just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2# Okoye is trying to roll into a better position but Woods has get a rear naked choke and Okoye is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joey Woods! Joey Woods decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC BLUE BELT BLUES CARD 2
Date: Aug 11, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Israel Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Wes Fury! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Horrible takedown attempt by Fury or perhaps it was just good defense by Okoye, which made it look bad. #TD2# Fury fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Okoye sprawls well initially but Fury persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoye (0) vs (2) Fury Okoye slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Okoye has his hands on Fury's head, controlling the position. Okoye could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Fury stopping the sweep attempt from Okoye. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Okoye working for submissions but it's allowed Fury to get to half guard.
Fury trying to pass the guard but Okoye defending well. Fury trying to control from half guard but Okoye is working away. #T1# Okoye trying to control but Fury postures up.
#SUB# Okoye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Okoye is staying active underneath Fury, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Okoye won't allow Fury to pass to mount. #SUB2# Fury seems to be looking for submissions.
Okoye is refusing to be controlled, as Fury sits in half guard. Fury frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (0) vs (5) Fury The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Fury avoids the attempt from Okoye to control.#T2# Fury wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Okoye is working to get back to half guard.
Okoye regains half guard. Fury trying to control the action but Okoye is working from the bottom. Okoye wants to improve his position but Fury is controlling well.
Okoye wants to get back to full guard but Fury has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (0) vs (8) Fury Okoye is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Fury is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Okoye is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3# Okoye is looking to regain half guard here but Fury keeps moving and retains side control. Okoye stops Fury from passing to mount. Fury working away. Okoye tries to get back to half guard but can't. Fury wants to control but Okoye is keeping him busy. Fury working away.#SUB2# Fury is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Okoye has escaped the position, nice work there. Okoye is trying to control Fury's posture but Fury avoids it. #T4##SUB2# Fury looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Okoye can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2# Fury is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Okoye has escaped the position, nice work there. Okoye tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2# Fury is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Okoye knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T5# Okoye manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fury's best efforts. Fury tries to pass to full mount but Okoye defends it. Okoye wants to improve his position but Fury is controlling well.
Okoye manages to get to full guard.
#SUB# Okoye working for a triangle but Fury defends it easily.
Okoye looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fury is one step ahead there. #T6# Fury stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okoye swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB# Okoye looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fury looking to pass the guard. #SUB# Fury got a little sloppy there for a moment and Okoye has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fury has managed to get both his arms back between Okoye's legs - danger averted. Fury is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T7# Fury trying to control but Okoye is working from the bottom. Fury might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Okoye haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Okoye is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (8) Fury#SUB# Okoye is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fury has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Fury is defending against the submission attempts here by Okoye.
#SUB# Okoye is working for a kimura but Fury is defending it quite comfortably.
#T8# Fury is looking to control Okoye's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fury avoid being mounted?#SUB2# Fury looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Okoye tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fury knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Okoye is looking to take a break and control but Fury is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Okoye is working for a submission of some sort.
#T9# Fury is trying to maintain the position but Okoye is very close to passing his half guard. Fury is refusing to be controlled, as Okoye sits in half guard. Fury wants to get back to full guard. Okoye trying to mount his opponent but Fury defends it. Okoye controlling the action here. Fury is pressing down on Okoye's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10##SUB2# Fury working for a triangle but Okoye defends it easily.
Fury controls Okoye momentarily but Okoye frees himself. Okoye will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2# Fury working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okoye doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okoye manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB# Okoye drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fury manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Okoye has Fury in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (10) Fury#SUB# Okoye is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fury is aware though and is defending well.#T11##SUB# Fury got a little sloppy there for a moment and Okoye has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fury has managed to get both his arms back between Okoye's legs - danger averted. Okoye controls Fury momentarily but Fury frees himself. Fury passes Okoye's left leg - he's now in half guard. Okoye gets back to full guard.
#SUB# Okoye had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fury defends it easily.#SUB# Okoye escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fury gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T12##SUB# Okoye working for a triangle but Fury defends it easily.
#SUB2# Fury thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Okoye keeping moving, preventing Fury from controlling successfully. #SUB# Fury is sitting in close to Okoye's body. Okoye has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Fury is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Fury is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Okoye.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Israel Okoye! |
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Event:
CACC BLUE BELT BLUES CARD
Date: Aug 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Arm Breaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Israel Okoye! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Breaker tries to clinch but Okoye moves out of range. Okoye feints the counter takedown. Breaker misses with a takedown attempt - Okoye sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. And Okoye tries to counter it with a takedown but Breaker pushes his down on his head and steps out. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Breaker is defended easily by Okoye.#TD# Breaker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Okoye quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Breaker (2) vs (0) Okoye The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Okoye moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1##SUB2# Okoye had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Breaker defends it easily. Breaker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Okoye tries to land a sweep but no joy. Okoye keeping moving, preventing Breaker from controlling successfully. Okoye looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Okoye is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Breaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Okoye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Breaker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# Okoye had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Breaker defends it easily.#T2##SUB# Breaker drops back looking for a leg! Okoye is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Okoye manages to kick Breaker off! Breaker jumps back into Okoye's guard. Breaker pushes down on Okoye's leg and manages to get into half guard. Okoye tries to roll over but Breaker keeps him under control. Okoye is still trying to improve position. Breaker is thwarting Okoye's attempts to control the position. Okoye is looking for a sweep. Breaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3# Breaker is trying to control. Okoye wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB# Breaker in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Okoye tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Breaker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arm Breaker! Arm Breaker thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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