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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Valeri Vakhvakhishvili! 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, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Okoye darts in and clinches Vakhvakhishvili up against the cage.#TD2#
Okoye decides to pull guard.
Vakhvakhishvili wants to control from the top but Okoye keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Okoye is continuing to stall.
Vakhvakhishvili is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vakhvakhishvili is fighting to break Okoye's control of his arms but Okoye is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Vakhvakhishvili controlling from the top position.
Vakhvakhishvili looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Okoye is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vakhvakhishvili is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vakhvakhishvili looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Vakhvakhishvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Okoye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vakhvakhishvili sitting in guard here, content to control.
Okoye wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vakhvakhishvili wants to control from the top but Okoye keeps moving. #T4#
Vakhvakhishvili tries to free his leg and advance position but Okoye is retaining full guard.
Vakhvakhishvili engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Okoye controlling the position.
Okoye being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Okoye holds on and takes a little breather. #T5#
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.
Vakhvakhishvili looking to pass the guard.
Vakhvakhishvili controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Vakhvakhishvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Okoye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vakhvakhishvili controlling from the top position.
Okoye looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T7#
Vakhvakhishvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Okoye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Okoye holds on and takes a little breather. #T8#
Vakhvakhishvili not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Okoye keeping moving, preventing Vakhvakhishvili from controlling successfully.
Vakhvakhishvili being controlled here momentarily. #T9#
Okoye keeping moving, preventing Vakhvakhishvili from controlling successfully.
Okoye has control of Vakhvakhishvili's left arm, preventing Vakhvakhishvili from doing any damage.
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.#T10#
Okoye keeping moving, preventing Vakhvakhishvili from controlling successfully.
Okoye has control of Vakhvakhishvili's left arm, preventing Vakhvakhishvili from doing any damage. #T11#
Vakhvakhishvili wants to pass the guard but Okoye is keeping the position.
Vakhvakhishvili is working hard here to advance position.
Vakhvakhishvili engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to control but Okoye is working from the bottom. #T12#
Vakhvakhishvili is really struggling to control Okoye but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vakhvakhishvili advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vakhvakhishvili (3) vs (0) Okoye
Okoye wants to control but Vakhvakhishvili postures up.
Okoye tries to bench press Vakhvakhishvili off him but Vakhvakhishvili keeps the position.
Okoye keeps trying to improve his position.#T13#
Vakhvakhishvili wants to control but Okoye is keeping him busy.
Vakhvakhishvili just content to control the position.
Okoye tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vakhvakhishvili wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
Okoye can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vakhvakhishvili controlling the position from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okoye is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vakhvakhishvili takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
A very excited looking Valeri Vakhvakhishvili made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Okoye misses with an uppercut.
Adams misses with an uppercut.
Okoye takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've been told by Okoye's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okoye.
Sloppy strikes from Adams. Those never looked like landing.
As Adams backs away, Okoye returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Okoye goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Okoye defending well as Adams loads up on a big left hand.
Adams throws a hook to the side of Okoye's head but Okoye sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Okoye moves into the clinch.
Okoye leaning against his opponent.
Okoye misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Okoye pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Okoye has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Adams doesn't defend quickly enough and Okoye has managed to lock this one up! Can Adams escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Okoye on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Israel Okoye!
A very excited looking Israel Okoye made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Okoye lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mandeville slips a straight right by Okoye.
Okoye throws a hook but Mandeville avoids it easily.
Mandeville misses the shot to the body.
Okoye throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mandeville to counter with a crisp jab.
Mandeville misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okoye misses with a lunging right hand
and Mandeville counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okoye scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Paul Mandeville has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Mandeville misses the target.
Mandeville avoids the body shot from Okoye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandeville misses the jab.
Okoye fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mandeville looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've been told by Okoye's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mandeville throws a right hand that misses
and Okoye counters with a low kick, right behind Mandeville 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandeville slips a straight right by Okoye.#T1#
Okoye connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mandeville blocks a head kick by Okoye.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Okoye.#CUT#That has opened up Paul Mandeville's cut even more.
Mandeville throws a head kick that misses.
Okoye scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mandeville looks winded!
Okoye misses with a wild body shot.
Okoye chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mandeville throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okoye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okoye waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mandeville.
A big right from Mandeville misses.
Mandeville throws a right hand that misses
and Okoye counters with a stiff right hand.
Okoye scores with a nice strike.#CUT#The cut above Paul Mandeville's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandeville showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Okoye.
Okoye misses with a hook.#KD#
Okoye cracks Mandeville with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Okoye has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mandeville to stand back up!#CUT#Paul Mandeville'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 Paul Mandeville's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Israel Okoye!
Israel Okoye 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Pudzianowski tries to clinch up but Okoye circles away and keeps his distance.
Okoye avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pudzianowski just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOkoye.
Pudzianowski tried to score with a low kick but Okoye checks it.
Okoye moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#It looks like Mariusz Pudzianowski has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Okoye takes a swing at Pudzianowski's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Okoye moves into the clinch.
Pudzianowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Okoye walks away with a smile on his face. Pudzianowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick.
Okoye feints and then cracks Pudzianowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pudzianowski down.
Okoye lands a leg kick that knocks Pudzianowski off balance momentarily.
Okoye misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Okoye moves out of range of the leg kick from Pudzianowski.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pudzianowski has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pudzianowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okoye.
Pudzianowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Okoye checks the leg kick.
Okoye checks a leg kick.
Pudzianowski blocks a jab.
Pudzianowski wants to slow Okoye down by chopping away at his legs.
Okoye connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pudzianowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Okoye throwing a counter right hand but Pudzianowski manages to avoid it.
Okoye checks a leg kick nicely.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Okoye.
An attempted straight right counter from Okoye misses the target.#T1#
Pudzianowski staying out of range there.
Okoye keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Okoye is looking to counter punch.
Okoye blocks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Okoye blocks the low kick.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Okoye has knocked Pudzianowski down with a huge combo! Okoye steps away and waves a wobbly Pudzianowski back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Okoye scores with a spinning back kick!
Pudzianowski looks winded!
A looping hook to the body misses from Okoye. Pudzianowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Okoye throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pudzianowski ducks under a wild hook from Okoye.
Okoye connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Pudzianowski out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Israel Okoye!
An out of breath Israel Okoye thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2023 |
#R1##KD#
Okoye sends Nikora crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Okoye is motioning to the referee to let Nikora up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Nikora is rocked!#CUT#It looks like David Nikora has been cut.
Okoye circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Nikora tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Okoye wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Israel Okoye!
Israel Okoye thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Bonzela Franco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Okoye counters with a nice body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Okoye takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Pedro Bonzela Franco has been cut.
Okoye scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bonzela Franco doesn't seem bothered though.
Bonzela Franco looks winded!
Okoye throws a leg kick which misses Bonzela Franco's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonzela Franco tries to avoid it. #KD#
Okoye lands a big right hand that sends Bonzela Franco crashing to the mat! Okoye stays standing though and waves Bonzela Franco back to his feet!#ROC#Bonzela Franco is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okoye dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonzela Franco is still on wobbly legs! Can Okoye finish him?
Bonzela Franco is aggressively charging in as Okoye backs up avoiding any damage. Okoye tosses out a jab and Bonzela Franco runs right into it face first! Bonzela Franco is out cold! Okoye dropped down on all fours and is barking in Bonzela Franco's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Israel Okoye!
Israel Okoye 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Fabian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Fernando Fabian has been cut.
Okoye scores with a jab. Fabian acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Okoye scores with a hook to the body. Fabian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #KD2#
Okoye lands a big right hand that sends Fabian crashing to the mat! Okoye stays standing though and waves Fabian back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fabian ducks into an uppercut from Okoye and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Israel Okoye! |
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