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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Okoro Igwe (ranked 2345 p4p, 1486 weight class) and Stanislav Strakapoud (ranked 333 p4p, 225 weight class). Stanislav Strakapoud will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Okoro Igwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Igwe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strakapoud decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Igwe's guard.
Strakapoud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Igwe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Igwe has control of Strakapoud's left arm, preventing Strakapoud from doing any damage.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Igwe is retaining full guard.
Strakapoud pushing down on Igwe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Igwe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Igwe tries to roll over but Strakapoud keeps him under control.
Strakapoud seems to be working for a kimura but Igwe defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud trying to pass the guard but Igwe defending well.
Igwe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strakapoud pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igwe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Igwe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Strakapoud is trying to work for a kimura but Igwe is defending well.
Strakapoud tries to pass the half guard into mount. Igwe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Strakapoud passes to side control.
Strakapoud wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Igwe, who protects the arm well.
Strakapoud tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Strakapoud has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Igwe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Strakapoud's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Igwe wants to control but Strakapoud is keeping busy.
Strakapoud is looking for a kimura but Igwe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Strakapoud to get the leverage.
Strakapoud passes to side control.
Strakapoud is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Igwe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Igwe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Strakapoud off and has taken his back!
Igwe patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Strakapoud is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Strakapoud's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Igwe's arms.
Igwe looking to break Strakapoud's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Strakapoud remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Igwe will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Strakapoud felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Igwe looking for the RNC.
Strakapoud tries to escape the position.
Strakapoud tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Igwe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Strakapoud is surviving well by controlling Igwe's body position as best he can.
Strakapoud sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strakapoud gets back to full guard.
Strakapoud has his foot on Igwe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Igwe works his way back into a safe position though.
Igwe 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.
Strakapoud has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Igwe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud has his foot on Igwe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Igwe works his way back into a safe position though.
Strakapoud is looking for a triangle but Igwe pushes his legs off easily.
Strakapoud is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Igwe is aware though and is defending well.
Igwe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Strakapoud's guard.
Strakapoud wants to get back to full guard.
Igwe wants to pass the guard but Strakapoud is defending well.
Igwe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Strakapoud has managed to free his arm - good work.
Strakapoud looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Igwe works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stanislav Strakapoud will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Igwe throws an off balance right hand
and Strakapoud counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Igwe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strakapoud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Igwe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Igwe there.
Igwe takes a swing at Strakapoud's ribcage but misses.
Strakapoud throws out a counter right but Igwe avoids it with no problem.
Igwe has Strakapoud up against the cage in a clinch.
Igwe fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Igwe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igwe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Strakapoud won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Okoro Igwe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Igwe is trying to pull guard but Strakapoud turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Strakapoud forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Strakapoud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igwe jumps guard but Strakapoud turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Strakapoud forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Igwe blocks an uppercut.
Igwe blocking some punches.
Igwe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strakapoud smiles and moves away.
Igwe moves into the clinch.
Igwe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Strakapoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Strakapoud forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Strakapoud won't allow it.
Igwe is trying to pull guard but Strakapoud turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Igwe is trying to pull guard but Strakapoud turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Strakapoud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Igwe jumps guard and drags Strakapoud to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Strakapoud jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Igwe can't keep his opponent in guard - Strakapoud advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Strakapoud tries to pass the half guard into mount. Igwe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Igwe tries to roll over but Strakapoud keeps him under control.
Igwe wants to control but Strakapoud is keeping busy.
Strakapoud is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Strakapoud is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Igwe!
Stanislav Strakapoud has got the better of the ground game so far.
Igwe prevents Strakapoud from taking his back.
Igwe defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Strakapoud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igwe tries to hold on but Strakapoud postures up.
Strakapoud jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Igwe manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Strakapoud is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Igwe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Igwe wants to control but Strakapoud postures up.
Igwe tries to bench press Strakapoud off him but Strakapoud keeps the position.
Igwe wants to control but Strakapoud postures up.
Strakapoud working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Strakapoud tries for a kimura but Igwe is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strakapoud wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Igwe, who protects the arm well.
Strakapoud tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Strakapoud has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Igwe wants to control but Strakapoud postures up.
Igwe manages to get back to half guard.
Strakapoud is looking for a kimura here.
Igwe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strakapoud seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stanislav Strakapoud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Igwe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strakapoud, pushing him back against the cage.
Igwe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strakapoud smiles and moves away.
Strakapoud drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Igwe throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Strakapoud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Igwe lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igwe looks to score with a jab to the body but Strakapoud is just out of range.
It seemed like Strakapoud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Igwe takes the fight into the clinch.
Strakapoud trying to stall but Igwe improves his position.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Strakapoud holds him up against the cage and eventually Igwe drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igwe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Okoro Igwe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Igwe is trying to pull guard but Strakapoud turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Strakapoud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Strakapoud holds him up against the cage and eventually Igwe drops back down to his feet.
Igwe fails to pull guard.
Igwe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strakapoud smiles and moves away.
Igwe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strakapoud, pushing him back against the cage.
Igwe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Strakapoud to keep the fight standing.
Strakapoud taking a breather.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Strakapoud holds him up against the cage and eventually Igwe drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Strakapoud fails to land.
Igwe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strakapoud smiles and moves away.
Igwe clinches.
Igwe gets control of Strakapoud's arms and successfully pulls guard. Igwe will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Igwe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Strakapoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Igwe is keeping the position for now.
Strakapoud stands and throws Igwe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Igwe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Strakapoud wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igwe regains half guard.
Strakapoud is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Igwe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Strakapoud.
Igwe gets back to full guard.
Igwe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Igwe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strakapoud can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strakapoud tries to free his leg and advance position but Igwe is retaining full guard.
Strakapoud passes Igwe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Strakapoud is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stanislav Strakapoud is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Igwe won't allow Strakapoud to pass to mount.
Strakapoud controlling the action here.
Igwe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strakapoud controlling the action here.
Igwe is trying to get back to full guard.
Okoro Igwe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strakapoud is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Okoro Igwe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Strakapoud has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Stanislav Strakapoud!
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energy
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RATING
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