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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Richards (ranked 9046 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yakubu Okoroji (ranked 7268 p4p, 0 weight class). Richards kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is NF - Intro. James Richards has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yakubu Okoroji!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards tries to clinch up
and Okoroji counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okoroji is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Richards shoots in for a double leg but Okoroji sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Richards misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards shoots in but no luck this time.
Okoroji scores with a jab to the body.
Richards walks into a stiff left hand from Okoroji.
Nice shot lands for Okoroji.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoroji moves into the clinch.
Richards prevents a body shot from Okoroji.
Okoroji trying to control the position but instead, Richards has worked for underhooks and has pushed Okoroji into the cage.
Okoroji is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Richards just leaning against Okoroji, taking a breather.
Richards takes a shot to the head.
Okoroji misses with a body punch.
Okoroji stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Okoroji leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Okoroji - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Richards jumps guard but Okoroji turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Richards blocks a body shot from Okoroji.
Richards tries to pull guard but Okoroji forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Richards is trying to pull guard but Okoroji turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Richards is trying to pull guard but Okoroji has him pressed against the cage.
Okoroji lands a shot to the body.
Richards takes a shot to the head.
Okoroji is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Richards tries to pull guard but Okoroji holds him up against the cage and eventually Richards drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji is trying to stall.
Okoroji lands a body shot in the clinch.
Richards jumps guard but Okoroji turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Richards letting Okoroji take a breather here.
Okoroji working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okoroji lands a shoulder strike.
Okoroji misses with a punch to the body.
Richards jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Okoroji walks away with a smile on his face. Richards gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Okoroji tries to clinch there but Richards circles away.
James Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Okoroji swivels and escapes.
Richards sets himself, and Okoroji steps forward looking for the clinch! Richards avoids it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji with a jab.
It looks like James Richards has been cut.
Okoroji digs a good body shot into Richards's ribs.
Okoroji lands an overhand right.
A jab from Okoroji finds it's way through Richards's defenses.
Okoroji stuffs the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Okoroji.
Richards looks to land a right hand but Okoroji moved out of range.
Okoroji let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yakubu Okoroji is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richards forces Okoroji back against the cage and clinches.
Okoroji stalling in the clinch but Richards improves position.
Richards tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Okoroji just stands there and leans against the cage.
Okoroji is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yakubu Okoroji dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Richards's cut.
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.
Okoroji thuds his right hand into Richards's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
James Richards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Okoroji slips under a jab from Richards.
Okoroji tries to counter by closing the distance.
Okoroji lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Richards with a lazy takedown attempt
and Okoroji counters by moving into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Okoroji.
Okoroji digs a right hand into Richards's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Richards's gas tank.
Richards tries to pull guard but Okoroji won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji misses with a body punch.
Come on Okoroji - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Okoroji digs a right hand into Richards's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Richards's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoroji stalling in the clinch but Richards improves position.
A right hook to the body lands for Okoroji.
Okoroji stalling the fight.
Okoroji can't find room to land a body shot as Richards controls the action.
Okoroji doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Richards blocks a body shot from Okoroji.
Okoroji lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Okoroji.
Okoroji stalling against the cage.
Okoroji misses with a body punch.
Okoroji tries to work over Richards's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okoroji is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Okoroji misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okoroji lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richards backwards.
Okoroji looking to stall.
Okoroji doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okoroji tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Richards's elbow.
Richards is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Okoroji gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Richards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okoroji is leaning against Richards and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Okoroji stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Okoroji tries a body shot but Richards blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji stalling against the cage.
Okoroji lands a nice shot to the body.
Okoroji has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okoroji creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okoroji works on Richards's body with a couple of short punches.
Okoroji is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Okoroji works on Richards's body with a couple of short punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Okoroji stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Okoroji lands a shoulder strike.
Okoroji can't find room to land a body shot as Richards controls the action.
Richards prevents a body shot from Okoroji.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji stalls.
Okoroji tries a body shot but Richards blocks it.
Okoroji misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Okoroji.
Richards jumps guard but Okoroji turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Okoroji - that landed with a thud.
Okoroji controlling the action here for a moment.
Okoroji lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richards jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Okoroji walks away with a smile on his face. Richards gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Okoroji leaves Richards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Okoroji looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yakubu Okoroji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Richards's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Richards pulls guard effortlessly.
Richards working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okoroji doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Richards is tightening it up a little... Okoroji has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Okoroji reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Okoroji taps out! Nice BJJ there by Richards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Richards!
James Richards thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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