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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 27, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lyon Okiro and Alejandro Scott. On his way into the cage it seems that Lyon Okiro has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Lyon Okiro seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Lyon Okiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Alejandro Scott!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Scott clinches with his opponent.
Scott is trying to pull guard but Okiro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Okiro is looking for a takedown.
Scott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Okiro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Scott fails to pull guard.
Lyon Okiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Scott.
Scott tries to pull guard but Okiro won't allow it.
Scott manages to pull guard.
Scott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Okiro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott wants to control but Okiro passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is trying to control but can't.
Okiro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Okiro is pressing down on Scott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scott is holding on for now.
Scott is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Okiro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Okiro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Okiro (0) vs (4) Scott
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Scott's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Okiro tries to escape the position.
Scott has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Okiro's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okiro prevents Scott from getting a body triangle.
Scott is trying to stick to Okiro's back but Okiro is turning into Scott. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Scott's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Okiro. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okiro (2) vs (4) Scott
Scott looking to control.
Okiro trying to move into half guard but instead Scott has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okiro (2) vs (6) Scott
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okiro controlling the position.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
Okiro is controlling Scott's posture.
Scott slips nicely into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to control but Okiro is keeping him busy.
Okiro is concentrating on defense, preventing Scott from advancing position.
Scott wants to free his trapped foot but Okiro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Scott looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Okiro tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.
Scott looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Scott is looking to advance position but Okiro won't allow it.
Scott keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Scott wants to take a breather but Okiro is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott wants to pass to mount but Okiro is defending the position.
Scott passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Okiro! Score +3 for passing guard: Okiro (2) vs (9) Scott
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Okiro is squirming around, avoiding Scott's attempts to control the action.
Scott is stalling here but it's allowed Okiro to get half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to pass to mount but Okiro is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Scott is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Okiro still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Okiro has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Okiro (6) vs (9) Scott
Okiro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Scott's legs.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Scott seems a little lost for a moment, as Okiro dominates the positioning.
Okiro tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Okiro content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Okiro trying to control the position but Scott is working away.
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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Scott manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okiro (6) vs (11) Scott
Okiro keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Scott controlling the pace.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okiro keeps working.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Okiro trying to hold on to Scott's head to control him but Scott postures up.
Scott is taking a breather. Okiro 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.
Scott's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Scott is trying to control. Okiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Scott is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Okiro reverses the position - he's now on top in Scott's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okiro (8) vs (11) Scott
Scott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Okiro trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott managing to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Okiro postures up.
Okiro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've been hearing good reports from Okiro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Okiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott trying to control the position.
Scott keeping full guard, as Okiro tries to pass.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Scott has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Okiro has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Okiro (11) vs (11) Scott
Scott manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okiro (11) vs (13) Scott
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okiro tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.
Scott trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 13 to 11. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hagen Germanicus and Lyon Okiro. Germanicus comes into the arena with Now We Are Free blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hagen Germanicus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lyon Okiro!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Germanicus gets tackled into the cage by Okiro. Okiro maintains the clinch.
Okiro jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Germanicus trying to control the position from guard on top but Okiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okiro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Germanicus slips nicely into half guard.
Germanicus is working for a kimura but Okiro is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okiro is looking to control Germanicus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Okiro avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germanicus is stalling here. Okiro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Germanicus seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Okiro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Germanicus (0) vs (4) Okiro
Okiro controls the position.
Germanicus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okiro gets to mount! Germanicus was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Germanicus (0) vs (6) Okiro
Germanicus working to try and regain half guard.
Okiro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Okiro avoids the attempt from Germanicus to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okiro wants to take his opponent's back but Germanicus doesn't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okiro controlling his opponent.
Germanicus is looking to get to half guard.
Okiro avoids the attempt from Germanicus to control.
Germanicus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus regains half guard.
Germanicus has his hands clasped together around Okiro's back. He's all about the action.
Germanicus is trying to get back to full guard.
Germanicus is refusing to be controlled, as Okiro sits in half guard.
Okiro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Germanicus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus trying to keep a closed guard but Okiro is proving a slippery customer.
Germanicus wants to sweep but no luck.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Okiro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Germanicus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Okiro looking to pass the guard.
Okiro wants to control from the top but Germanicus keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Okiro won't allow Germanicus to sweep him here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Okiro wants to control from the top but Germanicus keeps moving.
Germanicus wants to sweep but no luck.
Germanicus controlling the position.
Okiro looking to pass the guard.
Germanicus pulls Okiro in close to prevent any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Okiro preventing the sweep.
Okiro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Germanicus wants to sweep but no luck.
Germanicus has control of Okiro's left arm, preventing Okiro from doing any damage.
Okiro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus trying to control the position here.
Okiro stands and throws Germanicus's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Germanicus (0) vs (9) Okiro
Germanicus gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Germanicus (0) vs (11) Okiro
Okiro avoids the attempt from Germanicus to control.
Okiro content just to control the position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Okiro tries to control but Germanicus wriggling away.
Germanicus is trying desperately to improve position.
Okiro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Germanicus is looking to escape.
Germanicus working to try and regain half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Germanicus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Okiro avoids the attempt from Germanicus to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Okiro controlling the pace for now.
Germanicus tries to lock up and control but Okiro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Okiro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Germanicus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus is working hard here to advance position.
Germanicus sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Germanicus wants to get back to full guard.
Germanicus is trying is best to control the position here.
Germanicus trying to hold on to Okiro's head to control him but Okiro postures up.
Okiro passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Germanicus (0) vs (14) Okiro
Germanicus tries to bench press Okiro off him but Okiro keeps the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Okiro controlling from side mount.
Germanicus is looking to regain half guard here but Okiro keeps moving and retains side control.
Germanicus wants to control but Okiro postures up.
Germanicus is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Okiro controls the position from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Okiro wins on points by 14 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Belfort and Lyon Okiro. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Belfort! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lyon Okiro!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Winston Howard and Ben Watson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Belfort looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Belfort closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Okiro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Belfort (2) vs (0) Okiro
Belfort stands and throws Okiro's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Belfort (5) vs (0) Okiro
Belfort tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Belfort tries to move to full mount but Okiro actually manages to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okiro manages to get to full guard.
Okiro keeping full guard, as Belfort tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort looking to sit in guard and control but Okiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belfort (5) vs (2) Okiro
Belfort wants to hit a switch here but Okiro passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Belfort there! Score +3 for passing guard: Belfort (5) vs (5) Okiro
Okiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belfort really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort tries to lock up and control but Okiro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Okiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Belfort (5) vs (8) Okiro
Belfort tries to roll but Okiro sticks to his back.
Okiro working for the choke.
Okiro is trying to stick to Belfort's back but Belfort is turning into Okiro. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Okiro's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Belfort. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belfort (7) vs (8) Okiro
Belfort is looking to advance position but Okiro has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Belfort (7) vs (12) Okiro
Belfort is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Okiro has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Belfort (7) vs (15) Okiro
Okiro controlling well, preventing Belfort from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is working hard here to advance position.
Okiro avoiding Belfort 's attempts to control his hands.
Belfort is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Okiro.
Belfort trying to control the position but Okiro manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort wants to escape the position.
Belfort is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Belfort is in bad spot here.
Okiro controlling the position well here. Belfort rolled but Okiro kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Belfort tries to break free.
Belfort manages to reverse the position and now he's in Okiro's guard. Nice work there by Belfort.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belfort (9) vs (15) Okiro
Belfort is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Okiro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Okiro has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belfort (9) vs (17) Okiro
Belfort working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belfort is breathing heavily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Belfort working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Okiro has passed into half guard!
Belfort is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okiro pulls his head out easily.
Okiro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Okiro moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Belfort. Score +3 for passing guard: Belfort (9) vs (20) Okiro
A lull in the action here.
Belfort on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Belfort tries to get out of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Belfort but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Belfort (9) vs (22) Okiro
Okiro controlling the pace for now.
Belfort tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Belfort tries to improve his position but instead Okiro has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Belfort (9) vs (25) Okiro
Belfort tries to roll but Okiro sticks to his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Okiro controlling the positon.
Belfort tries to escape the position.
Okiro controls the action.
Belfort tries to escape but Okiro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Okiro keeps control of the position easily here as Belfort tries to buck him off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Belfort's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Okiro slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Belfort is trying to break free.
Okiro controls the action.
Belfort trying to control but not successfully.
Belfort tries to break free.
Well, with Okiro on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Belfort is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Okiro biding his time, looking for the opening.
Belfort trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Belfort tries to break free.
Okiro biding his time, controlling Belfort.
Belfort is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Okiro biding his time, looking for the opening.
Belfort is really stuck here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Okiro.
Belfort tries to escape the position.
Belfort is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Okiro controlling well, preventing Belfort from escaping the position.
Okiro avoiding Belfort 's attempts to control his hands.
Okiro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Belfort can't escape the position.
Okiro slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Okiro gets his hands free as Belfort looks to control.
Belfort has hold of Okiro's leg, trying to break free but it's let Okiro lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Belfort is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Okiro throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lyon Okiro! |
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Event:
UVT 367: Grey vs Bourque
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Okiro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Okiro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okiro to score with a decent uppercut.
Okiro feints a jab promting Johnson to slip. Okiro then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okiro.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Okiro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Okiro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okiro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch combination from Okiro misses.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Okiro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Okiro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Okiro stalks Johnson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johnson's face. Johnson staggers backwards, shaken.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okiro.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Okiro throws a combination that misses
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Okiro has managed to clinch.
Okiro prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Okiro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. #BC#
Okiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Okiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson scores with a nice body kick.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Okiro.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Okiro finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Okiro misses with a straight right. #CL#
Okiro instigates a clinch. #BC#
Okiro breaks from the clinch.
Okiro throws a head kick that Johnson semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okiro throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Okiro darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.#T2#
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okiro lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Okiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Okiro stalling against the cage.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Okiro.
A right handed body shot lands from Okiro.
The referee calls for Okiro to work.
Okiro tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okiro misses with the head strike.
Okiro misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Okiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Okiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Okiro checks a leg kick. #T3#
Okiro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Okiro misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okiro misses with a wild combination.
Okiro misses with a looping right.#CL#
Okiro takes the fight into the clinch.
Okiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Okiro misses with some punches.
Okiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson tries a body shot but Okiro blocks it.
Okiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okiro's elbow. #T4#
Okiro scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Okiro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Okiro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Okiro stalling against the cage.
Okiro is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Okiro.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okiro working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A frustrated look appears on Okiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Okiro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Okiro gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Okiro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Okiro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Okiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okiro throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Lyon Okiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Okiro rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Okiro just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
Okiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okiro lands a nice uppercut.
Okiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Okiro.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Johnson prevents Okiro from breaking the clinch.
Okiro has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Okiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Okiro stalls.
Okiro misses with a punch to the body.
Okiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okiro working aggressively here.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okiro is struggling to control the position.
Lyon Okiro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Okiro on the inside.
Okiro wants to stall.
Okiro blocks a body shot from Johnson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okiro.#T2#
Okiro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johnson tries a body shot but Okiro blocks it.
Okiro misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Okiro.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okiro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Okiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Okiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick
and Okiro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab from Okiro.#T3#
Johnson fakes the leg kick and cracks Okiro in the body.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Okiro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Okiro jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Okiro tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Okiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okiro backwards.
Okiro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okiro effectively controlling the action here.
Okiro throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Okiro looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Okiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Okiro as he checks the leg kick.
Okiro is looking for a counter combo.
Okiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okiro backing away here, and Johnson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Okiro checks a low kick from Johnson.
Okiro missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Okiro.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Okiro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson works Okiro's body with a nice hook.
Okiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.#CL#
Okiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okiro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Okiro dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Okiro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Okiro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Okiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okiro lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Okiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lyon Okiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okiro looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Okiro moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Okiro with a jab.
Okiro lands a body shot.
Okiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Donk. Okiro catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Okiro cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Okiro throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Okiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okiro taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Okiro effectively controlling the action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Okiro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okiro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Okiro - that landed with a thud.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Okiro.
Okiro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Okiro's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okiro.
A hook to the body from Okiro.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Okiro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Okiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Okiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Okiro.
Okiro tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okiro cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okiro feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Okiro throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Lyon Okiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Okiro's corner calls for a 1-2. Okiro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Okiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okiro tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Okiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Okiro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Okiro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Okiro checks a leg kick.#T3##CL#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Okiro. Okiro maintains the clinch.
Okiro scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Okiro breaks the clinch.
Okiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Okiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Okiro has managed to clinch.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Okiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Okiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson tries to work over Okiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okiro presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson tries to work over Okiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Okiro.
Okiro blocks an uppercut.
Okiro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okiro lands a left hand.
Okiro lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Okiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Okiro had a free shot at his head there.
Okiro throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Johnson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnson moves out of range as Okiro strikes.
Okiro thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Okiro tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Okiro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Okiro counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Johnson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Balrog Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Okiro moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyon Okiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Okiro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyon Okiro!
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Event:
UVT 363: April Agression
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Okiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Macintosh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Macintosh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Okiro as he jumps to the side.
Okiro wants to clinch.
Okiro misses with a low kick.
Okiro misses with a body punch
and Macintosh counters with a three punch combo that has Okiro backing up. Okiro nods at Macintosh to acknowledge the strikes.
Okiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Macintosh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Okiro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Okiro cracks Macintosh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Macintosh slips a jab and a cross from Okiro.
Okiro connects with a body shot.
Okiro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Macintosh's head.
Okiro throws a nice looking combination but Macintosh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Macintosh misses the target.
Macintosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okiro cracks Macintosh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Okiro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Okiro wants it to stay on the feet.
Okiro misses with a body shot.
Macintosh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Okiro sprawls and moves away.
Okiro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Okiro misses with a straight left.
Okiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Okiro misses with a body kick.
Okiro has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Okiro throws a right hand that Macintosh ducks under and follows up with a left that Macintosh also avoids with ease.
Macintosh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Okiro falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Macintosh counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Macintosh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Macintosh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Macintosh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Okiro pinned against the cage. Okiro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bud Macintosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okiro throws a shot from downtown. Macintosh moves away and avoids it.
Okiro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Okiro lands with an uppercut that bounces Macintosh off the cage and back into range.
Lyon Okiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Okiro instigates a clinch. #BC#
Macintosh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okiro tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Macintosh counters with a takedown into side control. #T3#
Macintosh misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Macintosh wants to control but Okiro is keeping him busy.
Okiro stops Macintosh from passing to mount. #SUB#
Macintosh goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Okiro has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Macintosh but great work by Okiro.
Macintosh gets back to half guard.
Okiro controlling the action here. #T4#
Macintosh trying to get back to full guard but Okiro takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Macintosh is trying to escape the mount.
Okiro manages to capitalize on a mistake by Macintosh to take his back!
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Okiro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okiro controlling from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyon Okiro dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Okiro swings for the body but Macintosh moves out of range.
It looked like Macintosh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Macintosh checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Okiro misses the target.
Okiro misses with a combination
enabling Macintosh to counter with a crisp jab.
Okiro falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Macintosh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Okiro's guard.
Macintosh passes Okiro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Macintosh trying to pass the guard but Okiro defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Macintosh's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Macintosh seems to be working for a kimura but Okiro defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Macintosh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Okiro tries to get to full guard but Macintosh has control of the leg. #SUB#
Macintosh seems to be working for a kimura but Okiro defends the submission attempt.
Okiro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Macintosh.
Macintosh not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Macintosh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Macintosh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Macintosh looking for a submission but Okiro manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Macintosh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Macintosh wants to control from the top but Okiro keeps moving.
Macintosh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Macintosh manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Macintosh looking for a sweep. Not yet Macintosh, not yet.
Okiro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Okiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macintosh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macintosh looking for a sweep. Not yet Macintosh, not yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bud Macintosh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Macintosh working for a triangle but Okiro defends it easily.
Macintosh wants to sweep here but Okiro controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Okiro stays in close to Macintosh's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Okiro wants to clinch but Macintosh slips to the side#TD#
and Macintosh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Okiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Macintosh is controlling the pace.
Okiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Macintosh seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bud Macintosh dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Macintosh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Okiro.
Okiro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Macintosh.
Okiro is looking to clinch.
Macintosh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Okiro sprawls and moves away.
Macintosh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okiro throws a hook to the side of Macintosh's head but Macintosh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Macintosh was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Okiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macintosh slips a straight right by Okiro.
Okiro throws a right and a left that Macintosh avoids nicely.
Macintosh attempts a counter takedown but Okiro avoids it well and moves away.
Okiro misses with a looping right.
Okiro throws a body punch but Macintosh moves out of range. #T1#
Okiro tries to clinch but Macintosh moves out of range.
Okiro wants to clinch but Macintosh slips to the side#TD#
and Macintosh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Macintosh.
Okiro keeping full guard, as Macintosh tries to pass.
Macintosh advances to half guard. #SUB#
Macintosh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Okiro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Macintosh.
Okiro is staying active underneath Macintosh, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2##SUB#
Macintosh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Okiro pushes Macintosh off looking to stand but Macintosh dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Macintosh seems to be looking for submissions.
Macintosh frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Macintosh controlling the pace for now.
Okiro tries to reverse the position but Macintosh maintains control.#T3#
Macintosh fails to take his opponent's back.
Macintosh trying to control but Okiro is having none of it.
Macintosh is landing with some decent strikes but Okiro is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Macintosh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Okiro is looking to escape.
Okiro is trying desperately to improve position.#T4##SUB#
Macintosh swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Okiro is now in Macintosh's guard. A big mistake from Macintosh there, giving up the dominant position!
Macintosh tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Macintosh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Macintosh is pulling down on Okiro's head. It's preventing any offense from Okiro, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Macintosh throws his legs up looking for a submission but Okiro uses it to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bud Macintosh.
I think Macintosh 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bud Macintosh!
Our winner, Bud Macintosh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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