Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DC 137: Beard v Kuomanen
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Gonna Get is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Igwe's half guard.
Igwe is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CHECMATE PRIME MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Gonna Get is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Gonna Get is looking for a kimura here.
Igwe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Igwe.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Igwe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Igwe keeping moving, preventing Gonna Get from controlling successfully. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Igwe is on top in guard. #REVR#
Gonna Get told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Igwe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gonna Get looking to hit a scissor sweep but Igwe is one step ahead there.
Igwe trying to control but Gonna Get is working from the bottom.
Igwe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Igwe's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Igwe trying to control but Gonna Get is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Igwe trying to move into half guard but instead Gonna Get has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Igwe pushes a forearm under Gonna Get's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gonna Get is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Okoro Igwe!
The defeated Covid Gonna Get had this to say: 'Don't worry, I still got you.'.

Event: DC 131:Pisswater v Azarola
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Igwe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ritori looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Igwe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ritori keeps working. #SUB2#
Igwe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ritori is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Igwe staying calm.
Igwe trying to control the position but Ritori is working away.
Igwe controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritori sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Igwe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Igwe wants to take a breather but Ritori is having none of it.
Ritori knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Igwe on the ground.#SUB2#
Igwe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Igwe controlling the action here.
Igwe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ritori knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Igwe is trying to control the action in half guard but Ritori is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Igwe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Igwe tries to pass to full mount but Ritori defends it.
Igwe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Igwe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ritori doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Igwe. #SUB2#
Igwe is trying to work for a kimura but Ritori is defending well.
Igwe content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Igwe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ritori knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Igwe is taking a breather. Ritori 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Ritori as Igwe shoots in.
As Igwe backs away, Ritori returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Igwe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ritori counters with a straight right hand.
Ritori stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ritori darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Ritori misses its intended target.
Okoro Igwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Igwe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ritori sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Igwe somewhat.
Wusan Ritori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Okoro Igwe.#T4#
Igwe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Ritori counters with a nice right hand that sends Igwe toppling to the canvas! Igwe scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ritori finish him?!#ROC#Igwe is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Igwe gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Ritori gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Igwe is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wusan Ritori!
A victorious Wusan Ritori thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC 125: Queiroz v Nagasaki
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Igwe shoots for a double leg takedown but Vinge sprawls well. He's pushed Igwe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Igwe 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.
Vinge misses with a straight left.
Igwe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Igwe scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big left from Igwe misses.
Vinge stuffs the takedown.
Igwe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vinge tried to counter with a leg kick but Igwe avoided it.
Igwe misses with a hook. Vinge ducked under it nicely.
Igwe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Igwe moves away from the strike by Vinge.
Igwe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vinge with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinge bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vinge ducks under a wild hook from Igwe.#TD2#
Igwe shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Igwe is looking for a kimura but Vinge is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Igwe to get the leverage. #T1#
Igwe is looking to take a break and control but Vinge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Igwe is looking for submissions but instead, Vinge has regained full guard.
Igwe stays in close to Vinge's body and controls the position.
Vinge has control of Igwe's left arm, preventing Igwe from doing any damage.
Vinge's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Igwe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vinge has Igwe pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Igwe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vinge keeping moving, preventing Igwe from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vinge managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vinge moves forwards but Igwe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jimmie Vinge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Igwe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vinge tries to avoid it but Igwe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vinge to the ground. Vinge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Vinge on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jimmie Vinge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Okoro Igwe.
Igwe throws out a loose jab but Vinge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Igwe misses with a body shot.
Igwe throws a right hand that misses
and Vinge counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Igwe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vinge was well out of range. Poor timing from Igwe.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Igwe.
Igwe connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Igwe misses its intended target.
Vinge is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Igwe just misses with a punch to the body.
Okoro Igwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Igwe tries to keep at a distance but Vinge has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Igwe manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Igwe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vinge is aware though and is defending well.
Vinge controlling from the top position.
Vinge has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Igwe pulls Vinge in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Igwe trying to keep a closed guard but Vinge is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Igwe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vinge defends it easily.
Igwe has a closed guard, preventing Vinge from standing up.
Vinge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Igwe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Igwe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vinge is aware though and is defending well.
Igwe wants to control the position but Vinge says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Igwe is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Vinge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Okoro Igwe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Igwe throws an off balance right hand
and Igwe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Igwe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vinge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Igwe throws a big shot that misses.
Igwe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Vinge.#ROC#Igwe is rocked!
Igwe misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Vinge to counter with a crisp jab.
Igwe is still on wobbly legs! Can Vinge finish him?
Igwe throws a right hand that misses
and Vinge counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Igwe thinking.
Igwe misses with a jab to the body
and Vinge counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmie Vinge!
A victorious Jimmie Vinge thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC 120 NYE 2
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Igwe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Igwe lands a body shot.
Igwe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Priest. #TD#
Priest closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Igwe has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Igwe is looking to regain half guard here but Priest keeps moving and retains side control.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Igwe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Igwe struggling a bit here.
Igwe is looking to regain half guard here but Priest keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Priest swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Igwe is now in Priest's guard. A big mistake from Priest there, giving up the dominant position! #T1#
Priest controls Igwe momentarily but Igwe frees himself.
Igwe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Priest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Igwe wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
Igwe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Priest haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Priest working for a triangle but Igwe defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Priest trying to keep a closed guard but Igwe is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Igwe looking to pass the guard.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Igwe from controlling successfully. #T3#
Priest lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Igwe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Priest advances position into side control!#SUB#
Priest is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Igwe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Priest is trying to get an arm triangle but Igwe is defending well.
Igwe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Priest wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Igwe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Priest 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 Priest.
Igwe trying to control but Priest postures up.
Igwe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Igwe.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Judas Priest dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Igwe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Priest got a little sloppy there for a moment and Igwe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Priest has managed to get both his arms back between Igwe's legs - danger averted.
Priest wants to control from the top but Igwe keeps moving.
Igwe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Priest's guard. #REVB#
Igwe wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igwe trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Priest manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Igwe is controlling Priest's posture.
Priest is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Igwe can do to turn this around?#T1#
Priest seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Judas Priest overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Igwe pulls Priest in to control the position.
Igwe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priest is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Priest drops back looking for a leg! Igwe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Igwe manages to kick Priest off! Priest jumps back into Igwe's guard.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Igwe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Priest postures up.
Igwe keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Priest avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Igwe is trying to push Priest off with his feet but Priest grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Igwe's ankles and Igwe is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Judas Priest!
A very excited looking Judas Priest 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.

Event: DC110 :Farfan v Savisto
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Gonna Get keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Igwe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Covid Gonna Get seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonna Get misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Igwe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gonna Get.
Igwe looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonna Get is just out of range.
Gonna Get misses with a takedown attempt - Igwe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Okoro Igwe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Covid Gonna Get.
Nice sprawl there from Igwe as Gonna Get shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Igwe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonna Get uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Igwe.
Gonna Get goes for a double leg but Igwe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Igwe continues to drive forward.#TD#
Igwe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gonna Get's guard.
Igwe tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonna Get is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gonna Get throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Igwe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get keeping full guard, as Igwe tries to pass.
Igwe controlling from the top position.
Igwe wants to pass the guard but Gonna Get is keeping the position.#T1#
Igwe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gonna Get trying to control the position.
Gonna Get can't keep his opponent in guard - Igwe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gonna Get trying to hold on to Igwe's head to control him but Igwe postures up.
Igwe is looking to advance position but Gonna Get won't allow it.
Igwe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gonna Get is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Igwe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Igwe's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Igwe defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gonna Get's arms.
Gonna Get controls the position.#SUB2#
Igwe defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gonna Get's arms.
Igwe trying to control the action but Gonna Get just sinks the hooks in.
Gonna Get is trying to stick to Igwe's back but Igwe is turning into Gonna Get. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gonna Get's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Igwe.
Igwe wants to pass the guard but Gonna Get is keeping the position.
Igwe is working hard here to advance position.
Igwe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gonna Get sneaks back into half guard.
Gonna Get is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Igwe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gonna Get is looking to improve his position.
Igwe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Igwe is thwarting Gonna Get's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Gonna Get looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gonna Get is looking for a sweep. Igwe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Igwe slows the pace down in half guard.
Igwe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gonna Get is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Igwe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Igwe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gonna Get is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gonna Get slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Igwe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gonna Get wants to sweep here but Igwe controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonna Get is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gonna Get keeping moving, preventing Igwe from controlling successfully.
Igwe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Okoro Igwe dominated that round.
That's time! Igwe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Igwe slaps away a takedown attempt from Gonna Get, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Igwe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Igwe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gonna Get.
A quick step to the side and Igwe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Igwe slaps away a takedown attempt from Gonna Get, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Igwe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okoro Igwe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Covid Gonna Get.
Igwe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Igwe wants it to stay on the feet.
Igwe throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonna Get shoots in for a takedown but Igwe shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Gonna Get closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Igwe did well to prevent Gonna Get getting side control.
Igwe wants to get back to full guard.
Igwe is doing well to control the position and prevent Gonna Get from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igwe is staying active underneath Gonna Get, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Igwe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Igwe holds on and takes a little breather.
Igwe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonna Get can do to turn this around?
Igwe is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Gonna Get seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Igwe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Igwe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Igwe keeping moving, preventing Gonna Get from controlling successfully.
Okoro Igwe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Igwe is pulling down on Gonna Get's head. It's preventing any offense from Gonna Get, at least for the moment.
Igwe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gonna Get being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Igwe won't allow Gonna Get to sweep him here.
Igwe passes Gonna Get's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gonna Get is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Igwe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gonna Get won't allow Igwe to pass to mount.
Gonna Get trying to control from the bottom.
Igwe is controlling the pace. #T3#
Igwe wants to take a breather but Gonna Get is having none of it.
Igwe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gonna Get is staying active underneath Igwe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gonna Get is trying to control but can't.
Igwe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gonna Get wants to control but Igwe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Igwe trying to mount his opponent but Gonna Get defends it.
Gonna Get is trying to get back to full guard.
Igwe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gonna Get knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Igwe is thwarting Gonna Get's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Igwe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Igwe is thwarting Gonna Get's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gonna Get shoots for a takedown but Igwe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Igwe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gonna Get napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Gonna Get explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Gonna Get moves out of range as Igwe strikes.
Gonna Get feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Igwe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gonna Get is breathing heavily.
Igwe trying to control the position but Gonna Get is working away.
Gonna Get struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Igwe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gonna Get, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Igwe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gonna Get knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Okoro Igwe dominated that second round.
That's time! Igwe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Igwe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Igwe preventing the sweep.
Igwe stays in close to Gonna Get's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get keeping full guard, as Igwe tries to pass.
Gonna Get looking to hit a scissor sweep but Igwe is one step ahead there. #T1#
Igwe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Igwe trying to control but Gonna Get is working from the bottom.
Igwe passes into half guard.
Igwe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Igwe tries to pass to full mount but Gonna Get defends it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gonna Get is trying to get back to full guard.
Igwe is thwarting Gonna Get's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Igwe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gonna Get is looking for a sweep. Igwe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Igwe is pressing down on Gonna Get's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gonna Get is holding on for now.
Gonna Get is looking for a sweep. Igwe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Igwe trying to control the pace.
Igwe tries to pass to full mount but Gonna Get defends it. #T3#
Igwe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gonna Get wants to improve his position but Igwe is controlling well. #SUB#
Igwe is trying to work for a kimura but Gonna Get is defending well.
Gonna Get trying to hold on to Igwe's head to control him but Igwe postures up.
Gonna Get won't allow Igwe to pass to mount.
Igwe works his way into full mount!
Gonna Get is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Gonna Get tries to hold on but Igwe pushes him away.
Igwe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Igwe trying to control but Gonna Get is having none of it.
Igwe controlling the pace for now.
Igwe seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gonna Get for as long as he can get away with.
Gonna Get tries to hold on but Igwe pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Igwe content just to control the position here.
Gonna Get tries to hold on but Igwe postures up.
Covid Gonna Get has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonna Get is working to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Okoro Igwe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Igwe 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Okoro Igwe!
In defeat, Covid Gonna Get stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don't worry, I still got you.'.

Event: DC 100: Vinge v Gora
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Deigos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Igwe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deigos.
Deigos misses with a body shot.
Igwe defending well as Deigos loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Igwe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Igwe trying to control the position from guard on top but Deigos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Igwe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Deigos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Deigos pulls Igwe in close to his closed guard and prevents Igwe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Igwe looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Igwe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Deigos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Deigos has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Igwe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deigos defends well.
Deigos won't allow Igwe to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Igwe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Deigos is aware though and is defending well.
Igwe wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Igwe is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Igwe looking for a guillotine here but Deigos defends easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Igwe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Igwe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Deigos defends it easily.
Igwe trying to control the position.
Deigos showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Igwe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Igwe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Igwe throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Deigos escapes and throws Igwe's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Igwe trying to remain calm as Deigos controls from the top position.
Igwe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Igwe is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Igwe has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Deigos taking a breather here.
Igwe holds on to Deigos's head and controls the position momentarily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Igwe tries to buck Deigos off but Deigos is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Okoro Igwe will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Igwe darts in looking for a takedown but Deigos gets double underhooks and turns Igwe into the cage.
Deigos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Igwe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Igwe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Igwe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A low kick lands for Deigos.
Deigos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Igwe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Igwe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deigos.
Igwe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Deigos swivels and escapes.
Alex Deigos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Okoro Igwe.
Deigos cracks Igwe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Okoro Igwe has been cut.#TD2#
Igwe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Igwe is looking for a kimura here.
Deigos gets back to full guard. #T1#
Igwe tries to free his leg and advance position but Deigos is retaining full guard.
Igwe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Igwe wants to control from the top but Deigos keeps moving.
Deigos pulls Igwe in close to prevent any damage.
Deigos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Igwe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deigos swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Igwe pushing down on Deigos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Igwe trying to pass the guard but Deigos defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Deigos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Deigos trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Igwe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Deigos dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Deigos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Igwe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Igwe wants to sweep here but Deigos controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Deigos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Igwe is keeping the position for now.
Deigos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Igwe working for a triangle but Deigos defends it easily. #SUB2#
Igwe is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Igwe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Deigos puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SU#
Deigos postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Igwe to stand up.
Deigos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Deigos missing with a left hand there. Igwe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Igwe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Igwe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Deigos but Deigos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Igwe is breathing heavily.
Deigos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Igwe closes the distance and clinches up with Deigos, looking for a takedown. Igwe pushes Deigos against the cage but Deigos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Igwe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Deigos defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deigos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deigos moves away from the strike by Igwe.
Jab, jab by Deigos - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Deigos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Okoro Igwe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Deigos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okoro Igwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Igwe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Deigos sprawls well. Deigos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Igwe gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Igwe.
Deigos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Igwe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Deigos throws out a loose jab but Igwe uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Igwe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Deigos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Igwe wants to control from the top but Deigos keeps moving.
Deigos looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Igwe wants to pass the guard but Deigos is keeping the position.
Deigos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Igwe can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Igwe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Deigos dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Igwe looking to control. #SUB2#
Igwe has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Deigos is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Igwe.
Deigos takes a little break here. Igwe wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Igwe is looking to reverse the position.
Igwe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Deigos trying to control the pace.
Igwe tries to get to full guard but Deigos has control of the leg. #T3#
Igwe tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Deigos has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Deigos content just to control the position here.
Igwe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Igwe wants to hold on but Deigos pushes him away.
Igwe is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Deigos controlling the pace for now.
Igwe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Deigos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Igwe is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deigos controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Deigos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Deigos 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Deigos!
An out of breath Alex Deigos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DC 92: Makkonen v Cholo
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Orel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice sprawl there from Orel as Igwe shoots in.#TD2#
Igwe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Igwe prevents Orel from standing back up.
Igwe works his foot free and advances to mount.
Orel squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Igwe wants to control but instead Orel manages to regain half guard.
Igwe wants to pass the guard but Orel is defending well.
Igwe moves into full mount! Orel won't be happy about that!
Igwe moves to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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. #SUB2#
Igwe has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Orel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T1#
Orel staying busy and making it hard for Igwe to control. #SUB2#
Igwe working for a choke but Orel reverses nicely into Igwe 's guard. #SUB2#
Igwe is looking for a triangle but Orel pushes his legs off easily.
Orel wants to stand but Igwe is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Igwe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2##SUB2#
Igwe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Orel wants to get up but he can't break Igwe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Igwe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Orel is looking to stand up but Igwe won't let him. #T3##SUB2#
Orel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orel is looking to stand up but Igwe won't let him. #SUB2#
Igwe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU#
Igwe is working an open guard so Orel takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Orel avoids the body shot from Igwe.
Orel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Orel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Orel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Igwe.
Igwe throws a body shot but no joy.
Orel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Igwe.
Some wild striking there from Orel.
Igwe swinging wildly here.
Igwe throws a looping overhand right but Orel ducks down to avoid it.
Orel avoids the body shot from Igwe.
Igwe throws a body shot but no joy.
Igwe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Orel rather than just go for the knockout.
Igwe swings for the body but Orel moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Igwe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orel.
A telegraphed right hand from Igwe misses the target.
It looked like Orel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Igwe.
Igwe dodges the punch combination from Orel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Okoro Igwe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Igwe fails with the takedown.
Igwe just misses with a punch to the body.
Igwe lands a nice looking body shot.
Orel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Orel.
Igwe shoots in looking for a takedown but Orel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Igwe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Igwe looks to score with a jab to the body but Orel is just out of range.
Igwe misses with a double jab
and Orel counters with a nice uppercut.
Igwe just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orel looks to throw the jab but Igwe is out of range.
Igwe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orel.
Orel avoids the body shot from Igwe.
Igwe stalks Orel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Orel's face. Orel staggers backwards, shaken.
Orel misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Igwe misses.
Adam Orel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Igwe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orel moves away.
Igwe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orel as he avoids it easily.
Orel throwing a counter right hand but Igwe manages to avoid it.
Adam Orel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Okoro Igwe.
Nice body punch from Igwe.
Okoro Igwe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orel avoids the body shot from Igwe.
Igwe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Igwe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Igwe lands a glancing blow to the side of Orel's head.
Igwe ducks under a wild hook from Orel.
Igwe misses with a wild body shot.
Orel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Igwe.
Igwe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Igwe.
Igwe misses the shot to the body.
Orel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Igwe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Orel finds it's way through Igwe's defenses. #T2#
Igwe moves out of range as Orel strikes.
Igwe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Orel as he jumps to the side.
Orel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Igwe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Orel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Orel duly obliges.
Igwe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Igwe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orel at a distance.
Igwe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Orel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Igwe misses.
Orel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Orel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Igwe momentarily.
Igwe ducks right into an uppercut from Orel. #T3#
Igwe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orel as he avoids it easily.
Orel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Igwe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Orel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orel misses with a body punch
and Igwe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orel thinking.
A swing and a miss from Orel.
Orel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Igwe throws a body punch but Orel moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Orel - just one landing.
A cross from Orel lands.
Orel lands with a straight right. Igwe didn't see that one coming.
Orel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Igwe.
Igwe avoids the body shot from Orel.
Orel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Igwe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orel lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Igwe throws a shot to the body.
Orel misses with a body shot.
Igwe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Igwe darts in looking for a takedown but Orel gets double underhooks and turns Igwe into the cage.
Igwe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Orel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Igwe just misses with a punch to the body.
Igwe misses with a wild combination.
Orel thuds a left hand into Igwe's body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Igwe or perhaps it was just good defense by Orel, which made it look bad.
Igwe is breathing heavily.
Orel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Orel dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Orel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Orel digs a good hook to Igwe's body.
Igwe looks to score with a jab to the body but Orel is just out of range.
Orel misses with a body shot.
Igwe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orel as he avoids it easily.
A jab from Orel does it's job there.
Igwe looks to score with a jab to the body but Orel is just out of range.
Igwe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Orel throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Igwe to counter with a crisp jab.
Orel throws an off balance right hand
and Igwe counters with a stiff right hand.
Orel scores with a body shot.
Igwe misses with a body punch
and Igwe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Igwe defending well as Orel loads up on a big left hand.
Igwe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Orel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Igwe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A lazy left from Orel finds it's target.#T1#
Orel just misses with a punch to the body.
Igwe takes a swing at Orel's ribcage but misses.
Orel misses the body punch
and Igwe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orel thinking.
Orel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Orel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Igwe momentarily.
Igwe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Igwe.
Igwe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Orel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Igwe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Orel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Igwe moves out of range of the strikes.
Igwe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Igwe throws a body shot but no joy.
Orel throws a series of punches but Igwe moves out of range. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Orel looks to throw the jab but Igwe is out of range.
Igwe punishes Orel's body with a nice straight punch.
Orel throws a hook but Igwe avoids it easily.
Orel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Igwe does no damage.
Igwe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orel moves away.
Igwe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Igwe throws a lazy right hand but Orel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orel scores with a jab.
Orel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Igwe.
Igwe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Igwe takes a swing at Orel's ribcage but misses.
Igwe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orel moves away.
Orel scores with a hook.#T3#
Igwe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Igwe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orel loads up on a big right hand but Igwe slips the punch.
Igwe misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Orel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Igwe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orel manages to avoid it.
Orel missing with a left hand there. Igwe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Igwe misses with a right hand
and Orel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Igwe throws a body shot but no joy.
Adam Orel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Orel does no damage.
Igwe misses with a shot to the body
and Orel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orel misses with a left hand
and Igwe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Igwe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orel is trying to stand up here but Igwe is controlling him well. #T4#
Igwe wants to pass to mount but Orel is defending the position. #SUB2#
Igwe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Orel is not content to let Igwe control the position.#ES#
Orel pushes Igwe off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Igwe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Orel keeping moving, preventing Igwe from controlling successfully. #ES#
Orel has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Igwe off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Orel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Orel 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Orel!

Event: Bellicose XXXVIII
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Igwe stuffs the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Igwe misses its target.
Boytsov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boytsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boytsov feints the counter takedown.
Boytsov is looking to clinch.
Boytsov moves out of range of the strikes.
Boytsov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Okoro Igwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Igwe lands with a shot to the body.
Igwe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igwe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boytsov.
Boytsov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boytsov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Igwe.
Igwe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boytsov feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Boytsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Igwe.
Boytsov throws out a counter right but Igwe avoids it with no problem.
Igwe slaps away a takedown attempt from Boytsov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boytsov dodges the punch combination from Igwe.
Boytsov feints the counter takedown.
Igwe throws a body shot but no joy.
Boytsov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Boytsov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Igwe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boytsov.
Igwe wants to control but Boytsov is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Boytsov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Igwe is just riding it out for now. Boytsov eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Igwe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Igwe trying to keep a closed guard but Boytsov is proving a slippery customer.
Boytsov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Igwe keeping moving, preventing Boytsov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Boytsov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Igwe has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Boytsov is looking to defend but Igwe has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Boytsov! Igwe pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Boytsov taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Okoro Igwe!
Dmitry Boytsov spoke after the fight, saying 'fast '.

Event: Bellicose XXVII
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Igwe missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Igwe thuds a left hand into Miller's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Igwe. That snapped Miller's head back.
Igwe throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller throwing a counter right hand but Igwe manages to avoid it.
Igwe jabs at Miller's body.
Miller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Igwe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Igwe.
Miller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Igwe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller throws a hook but Igwe avoids it easily.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Igwe's head but Igwe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Igwe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okoro Igwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Igwe throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller throwing a counter right hand but Igwe manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Miller's head coaches at Is It Avatary Enough? that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Igwe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Igwe misses.
It looked like Miller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Igwe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller takes one to the side of the head.
Miller slips under a jab from Igwe.
A quick step to the side and Miller tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Igwe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller slips a jab and a cross from Igwe.
Miller is looking to counter punch.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Miller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Igwe cracks a nice hook into Miller's ribs.
Igwe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Igwe moves away.
Donk. Miller catches Igwe right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Igwe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Igwe counters with a left and a right that stings Miller.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Igwe 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.
Miller avoids the body shot from Igwe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Igwe. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Miller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Igwe misses with a lunging right hand
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Igwe misses with a lunging right hand
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Igwe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Igwe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No joy there for Igwe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Miller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Igwe misses with a hook
and Miller counters with a nice body shot.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Igwe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miller takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Igwe misses with a hook to the body
and Miller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Igwe scores with a nice strike.
Igwe throws a shot to the body.
Igwe throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Nice shot by Miller.
Igwe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, jab by Igwe - just one landing.
Igwe looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Igwe misses with a looping left.
Igwe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
A jab from Igwe misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Igwe looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Igwe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Igwe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Igwe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Igwe punishes Miller's body with a nice straight punch.
Miller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Igwe misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Igwe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Igwe.
A counter left hand to the body from Miller misses its target.
Igwe tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miller seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Okoro Igwe dominated that round.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Igwe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Igwe throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Igwe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Igwe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Miller misses the target.
Okoro Igwe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Igwe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Miller with a body shot.
Igwe connects with a crisp jab.
Igwe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller misses with an uppercut. Igwe saw that one coming.
Miller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Igwe misses with a wild body shot.
Miller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Igwe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Igwe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Miller rather than just go for the knockout.
Igwe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Miller misses the target.
Igwe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Miller's head.
A jab lands there for Igwe.
Igwe throws a combination. Miller tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Igwe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Igwe misses with a shot to the body
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
Igwe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Igwe throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Igwe unleashes a big counter combination but Miller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Miller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Igwe lands a nice hook to Miller's body. Miller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Igwe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Igwe misses with a hook
and Miller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Igwe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Igwe missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the liver by Miller. Beautiful body shot.
Miller avoids the body shot from Igwe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Igwe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Igwe looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Igwe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Miller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Igwe.
Igwe lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Igwe misses with a straight left.
Igwe swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Miller walks into a left hand.
Igwe throws a body shot but no joy.
Igwe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #KD#
Miller lands a big right hand that sends Igwe crashing to the mat! Miller stays standing though and waves Igwe back to his feet!#ROC#Igwe is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Miller engages and cracks Igwe with a massive lead left hook - Igwe tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Miller is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joel Miller!
During a confident post fight interview, Joel Miller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bellicose XVI
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Mamar slips a jab from Igwe.
Good standup being displayed there by Igwe as he connects with a hook.
Igwe lands a head shot.
Igwe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Igwe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Igwe scores with a nice head shot.
Mamar throws a lazy right hand but Igwe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Igwe lands with a straight right. Mamar didn't see that one coming.
Igwe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mamar slips a straight right by Igwe.
Mamar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Igwe misses with a looping right.
Mamar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Igwe.
Mamar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Igwe throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mamar counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Igwe misses with a right hand
and Mamar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Igwe misses with a hook
letting Mamar counter with a right hand.
Igwe throws a body punch but Mamar moves out of range.
Igwe throws out a loose jab but Mamar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Igwe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Igwe misses with an uppercut
letting Mamar counter with a right hand.
Mamar throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#Igwe is rocked!
Igwe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Igwe throws the left hand but Mamar avoids the punch easily.
Igwe misses with a hook
and Mamar counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Igwe! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Mamar!

Event: Bellicose VII
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
Igwe stuns Saari with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saari takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saari throws a hook but Igwe blocks it.
Igwe cracks Saari with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saari bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Igwe's head backwards.
Nice straight punches there by Saari. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saari.
A left and a right from Saari both land. Nice combination.
Saari looks to score with a jab to the body but Igwe is just out of range.
Saari lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Igwe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saari.
Saari swings for the body but Igwe moves out of range.
Igwe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Igwe cracks a nice hook into Saari's ribs.
Igwe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Igwe lands a head shot.
Igwe scores with a nice head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Saari. Those never looked like landing.
Saari swinging wildly here.
Igwe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saari manages to avoid it.
It looked like Saari wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Igwe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saari.
Saari defending well as Igwe loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Saari is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Igwe throws a body punch but Saari moves out of range.
A left lands for Saari.
Igwe avoids the body shot from Saari.
Saari has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Saari ducks under a wild hook from Igwe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saari. Igwe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okoro Igwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Igwe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Igwe.
Igwe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Igwe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saari on the side of the head.
Igwe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC2#Saari is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Aleksi Saari has been cut.
Igwe throws a body shot but no joy.
Saari was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Saari throws a looping overhand right but Igwe ducks down to avoid it.
Saari misses with an uppercut. Igwe saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saari throws a hook but Igwe avoids it easily.
Igwe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saari.
Saari cracks Igwe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saari scores with a jab to the body.
Igwe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saari tests Igwe's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Igwe swings for the body but Saari moves out of range.
Saari scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Igwe avoids the body shot from Saari.
Saari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Igwe.
Saari moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saari avoids the body shot from Igwe.
Nice defenses there by Saari.
A cross from Igwe lands.
Saari swings for the body but Igwe moves out of range.
Saari throws a right and a left that Igwe avoids nicely.
Igwe scores with a nice strike.
Igwe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Igwe.
Igwe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saari. Saari circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saari has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saari there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Saari misses the target.
Igwe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Igwe misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Saari misses the target.#T3#
Igwe throws out a powerful jab.
Oh Saari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saari throws an off balance right hand
and Saari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Igwe lands a jab to the head. #KD2#
Igwe throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Saari tumbling to the canvas!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saari looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saari is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Saari keeping full guard, as Igwe tries to pass.
Saari seems to have got his legs back now.
Igwe trying to control but Saari is working from the bottom.
Saari trying to control the position.
Igwe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Igwe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Igwe advances to half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Igwe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saari has managed to free his arm - good work.
Saari is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Igwe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Igwe's back!
Saari throwing sloppy strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saari throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Saari is trying to stick to Igwe's back but Igwe is turning into Saari. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Saari's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Igwe.
Saari trying to keep a closed guard but Igwe is proving a slippery customer.
Saari keeping full guard, as Igwe tries to pass.
Saari trying to strike off his back.
Igwe trying to control the position from guard on top but Saari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saari manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Igwe manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Igwe is trying to control the position but Saari postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#SUB2#
Igwe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saari trying to control but Igwe is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Okoro Igwe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aleksi Saari's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Saari takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Igwe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saari.
Igwe connects with a body shot that sends Saari's belly button to the back.
Igwe scores with a shot to the body.
Saari looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saari moves forwards but Igwe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Igwe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Igwe scores with a jab to the body.
Igwe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saari cracks Igwe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saari misses with a body shot
enabling Igwe to counter with a crisp jab.
Igwe just misses with a punch to the body.
Okoro Igwe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Igwe misses with a looping left.
Igwe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Igwe misses the target.
Igwe connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Igwe lands a nice hook to Saari's body. Saari takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Igwe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Igwe misses with an uppercut.
Igwe throws a lazy uppercut
and Saari counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Igwe jabs at Saari's body.
Saari missing with a left hand there. Igwe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saari misses with a shot to the body
and Igwe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Igwe misses with an uppercut.
Saari with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Igwe to score with a decent uppercut.
Igwe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Saari 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Igwe scores with a hook to the body. Saari takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saari takes a swing at Igwe's ribcage but misses.
Igwe misses with a body shot.
Saari throws a series of punches but Igwe avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Saari has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saari there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Igwe.
Igwe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Igwe does it's job there.
Saari scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Igwe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Igwe. That snapped Saari's head back.
A swing and a miss from Igwe.
Saari lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Saari scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Igwe takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC#Igwe is rocked!
Igwe looks to throw the jab but Saari is out of range.
Igwe is still on wobbly legs! Can Saari finish him?
Igwe jabs at Saari's body.
Saari moves away from the strike by Igwe.
A combination from Saari does no damage.
Saari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Igwe.
Igwe looks to score with a jab to the body but Saari is just out of range.
Igwe seems to have recovered his senses.
Saari's jab looks to have found its range, popping Igwe under the eye.
Saari defending well as Igwe loads up on a big left hand.
Saari is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Saari misses. #T3#
Igwe scores with a punch to the head.
Igwe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Saari lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Igwe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saari at a distance.
Saari looks to land a left hand but Igwe moved out of range nicely.
Saari is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Saari takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saari takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Igwe throws the left hand but Saari avoids the punch easily.
Saari misses with a left hand
and Igwe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Igwe.
Igwe throws the left hand but Saari avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Igwe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Igwe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Saari misses.
Saari misses with an uppercut. Igwe saw that one coming.
Saari misses with a body shot.
Igwe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Igwe swings widly with a right hand
and Saari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Saari moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Igwe lands with a nice body punch.
Igwe lands a head shot.
Igwe misses the jab.
Igwe digs a good hook to Saari's body.
Igwe connects with a single shot there.
Igwe with a jab.
Igwe looks to throw the jab but Saari is out of range.
Saari lands an overhand right.
Igwe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saari.
Igwe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saari scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Saari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Igwe.
The fighters circling - Igwe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saari takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Igwe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Igwe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Igwe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saari in his tracks.
Igwe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saari looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Okoro Igwe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aleksi Saari's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Saari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saari misses with a hook.
Igwe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saari throws a lazy uppercut
and Igwe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Saari.
Igwe looks to throw the jab but Saari is out of range.
Igwe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Igwe lands with an overhand left.
Saari gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Igwe gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Saari is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Okoro Igwe!
In defeat, Aleksi Saari stepped up to the mic, saying 'Niin metsä vastaa, kuin sinne huudetaan.'.

Event: Bellicose 147
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Igwe throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #SUB#
Igwe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strakapoud pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Igwe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Igwe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Strakapoud wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Igwe, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
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.#T2#
Igwe wants to control but Strakapoud is keeping busy. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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!#SUB#
Igwe patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
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. #T3##SUB#
Strakapoud defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Igwe's arms. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
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! #SUB#
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. #SUB2#
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.#SUB#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T4##SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
Strakapoud is looking for a triangle but Igwe pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
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. #SUB#
Igwe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Strakapoud has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
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.#R2#
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.#CL#
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.#T1#
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. #CL#
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. #TD#
Igwe jumps guard and drags Strakapoud to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
Igwe defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Strakapoud. #T3#
Igwe tries to hold on but Strakapoud postures up.#SUB2#
Strakapoud jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Igwe manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
Strakapoud working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Strakapoud tries for a kimura but Igwe is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Strakapoud wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Igwe, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
Strakapoud is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Igwe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
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!#R3##CL#
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.#CL#
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. #T1#
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. #CL#
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. #T2#
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. #CL#
Igwe clinches. #TD#
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. #T3#
Igwe regains half guard.#SUB2#
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. #SUB#
Igwe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
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. #SUB2#
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.#T4#
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!

Event: Bellicose 139
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
Tokugawa misses with a looping right.
Tokugawa sets himself, and Igwe steps forward looking for the clinch! Tokugawa avoids it this time.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tokugawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Igwe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tokugawa walks away with a smile on his face. Igwe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Igwe wants to clinch.
Igwe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa punishes Igwe's body with a nice straight punch.
Igwe fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Igwe tries to keep at a distance but Tokugawa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Tokugawa won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tokugawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tokugawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tokugawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tokugawa lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Igwe jumps guard but Tokugawa stands there with Igwe around his waist. Igwe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kai Tokugawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Okoro Igwe.#T1#
Igwe takes a shot to the head.
Igwe blocks an uppercut.
Tokugawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tokugawa taking a breather.
Tokugawa stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Tokugawa for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Igwe takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Igwe pulls guard. #SUB2#
Igwe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tokugawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tokugawa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tokugawa passes into half guard.
Igwe controlling the position well.
Still in half guard, Tokugawa seems content to control.
Tokugawa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Tokugawa is thwarting Igwe's attempts to control the position.
Tokugawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Igwe on the ground.#SUB2#
Igwe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tokugawa performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Igwe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tokugawa is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tokugawa content to control rather than advance. #SU#
Tokugawa decides to stand up.
Igwe misses with a body punch #CL#
and Tokugawa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tokugawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Igwe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tokugawa walks away with a smile on his face. Igwe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tokugawa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Igwe jabs Tokugawa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've been told by Tokugawa's head coaches at Takeda Clan Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tokugawa throws a chopping leg kick but Igwe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Igwe wants to clinch up but Tokugawa keeps it at a distance.
Igwe blocks a jab.#T4#
Tokugawa moves away from the strike by Igwe.
Igwe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tokugawa ducks right into an uppercut from Igwe.
Igwe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Igwe tries to close the distance and clinch but Tokugawa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Igwe avoids the body shot from Tokugawa. #CL2#
Igwe moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Igwe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Igwe jumps guard but Tokugawa stands there with Igwe around his waist. Igwe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tokugawa can't find room to land a body shot as Igwe controls the action.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Tokugawa won't allow it. #TD2#
Igwe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Igwe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Igwe is trying to control the position but Tokugawa postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Tokugawa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Tokugawa has Igwe up against the cage in a clinch.
Igwe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tokugawa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tokugawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tokugawa has a couple of punches blocked by Igwe.
A head punch on the inside from Tokugawa fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tokugawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Igwe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tokugawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Igwe manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Igwe looking for a guillotine here but Tokugawa defends easily. #SUB2#
Igwe looking for a guillotine here but Tokugawa defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Tokugawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Igwe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tokugawa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Igwe is proving hard to escape from.
Our spies down at at CHECMATE PRIME MMA inform us that Igwe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Igwe is adopting a defensive guard.
Igwe trying to keep a closed guard but Tokugawa is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Igwe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tokugawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Igwe can do to turn this around?#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tokugawa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Igwe trying to keep a closed guard but Tokugawa is proving a slippery customer.
Tokugawa passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Igwe trying to hold on to Tokugawa's head to control him but Tokugawa postures up. #SUB2#
Igwe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Igwe is looking for a sweep. Tokugawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Tokugawa wants to pass the guard but Igwe is defending well.
It looks like Tokugawa is going to stand back up.
Igwe is trying to get back to full guard.#SU#
Tokugawa gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Tokugawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Igwe wants to counter the offense by Tokugawa and move into the clinch position.
Igwe tries to clinch up.
Tokugawa is looking to counter punch.
Igwe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tokugawa moves away.
Igwe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Okoro Igwe has been cut.
Tokugawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Igwe was well out of range. Poor timing from Tokugawa.
A slow jab from Tokugawa misses its intended target.
A jab from Igwe misses.
Igwe fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Igwe wants to clinch.
Tokugawa swats away the attempt to clinch by Igwe.
Tokugawa tries to counter by clinching up but Igwe breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Igwe instigates a clinch.
Kai Tokugawa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Tokugawa holds him up against the cage and eventually Igwe drops back down to his feet.
Kai Tokugawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Okoro Igwe.
Igwe is trying to pull guard but Tokugawa has him pressed against the cage.
Igwe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Igwe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tokugawa throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Igwe.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Igwe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Igwe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tokugawa smiles and moves away.
Igwe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tokugawa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Igwe defending well as Tokugawa loads up on a big left hand.
Tokugawa circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Tokugawa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Okoro Igwe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A combination from Tokugawa does no damage.
Tokugawa misses with a wild combination.
Igwe throws a body punch but Tokugawa moves out of range.
Igwe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tokugawa, as that shot connected.
Igwe wants to clinch.
Igwe wants to clinch up but Tokugawa keeps it at a distance.
Igwe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tokugawa on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igwe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tokugawa manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Tokugawa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice jab there from Tokugawa.
Igwe tries to clinch but Tokugawa moves out of range.
Igwe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tokugawa under the eye.
Igwe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tokugawa throws out the jab.
Igwe tries to clinch up but Tokugawa circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Igwe moves in looking to clinch but Tokugawa pushes him off.
Tokugawa connects with a body shot that sends Igwe's belly button to the back.
Igwe is looking to clinch.
Igwe wants to clinch.
Tokugawa throws a one two combo.
Igwe is looking to clinch but Tokugawa is avoiding it.
Igwe is looking to clinch but Tokugawa is avoiding it.
Tokugawa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Igwe's sensitive parts.
Tokugawa throws a jab when Igwe was well out of range.
Tokugawa swats away the attempt to clinch by Igwe.
As Igwe looks to move away, Tokugawa throws a big counter combo but Igwe just gets out of the way.
Igwe is looking to clinch.
Kai Tokugawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Tokugawa scores with a body shot.
Tokugawa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Igwe tries to clinch up but Tokugawa circles away and keeps his distance.
Tokugawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tokugawa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tokugawa is looking to clinch but Igwe is avoiding it.
Igwe darts in trying to clinch
and Tokugawa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tokugawa throws a shot from downtown. Igwe moves away and avoids it.
Igwe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Igwe lands a head shot.
Igwe scores with a shot to the body.
Igwe tries to clinch but Tokugawa moves out of range.
Igwe wants to clinch
and Tokugawa counters with a series of strikes. Igwe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Igwe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Tokugawa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Tokugawa misses.
Igwe tries to clinch up.
Okoro Igwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tokugawa jabs Igwe right on the nose. Igwe blinks but takes it well.
Tokugawa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tokugawa with a hook.
Igwe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Igwe slips a jab and a cross from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa with a jab.
Kai Tokugawa is winning the standup battle so far.
Igwe tries to clinch up.
Tokugawa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Igwe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tokugawa connects with a body shot.
Tokugawa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Igwe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the liver by Tokugawa. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Igwe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Igwe is trying to pull guard but Tokugawa has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Igwe jumps guard but Tokugawa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Tokugawa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kai Tokugawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Okoro Igwe.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Tokugawa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Tokugawa on the inside.
Igwe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Tokugawa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Igwe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tokugawa smiles and moves away.
Igwe blocks a head kick by Tokugawa.
Igwe wants to counter the offense by Tokugawa and move into the clinch position.
Tokugawa lands a jab to the nose.
Tokugawa slips under a jab.
Igwe wants to clinch up but Tokugawa keeps it at a distance.
Tokugawa connects with a single shot there.
Igwe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tokugawa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Okoro Igwe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tokugawa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Igwe's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Tokugawa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tokugawa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Tokugawa!
A victorious Kai Tokugawa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bellicose 131
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Igwe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Igwe misses with a hook
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.
Christ misses the shot to the body.
Okoro Igwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Igwe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Christ's head.
Igwe walks into a stiff left hand from Christ.
Igwe scores with a jab. Christ acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Igwe connects with a body shot that sends Christ's belly button to the back.
Igwe swings widly with a right hand
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Igwe. That snapped Christ's head back.
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!
Christ throws a jab when Igwe was well out of range.
Igwe scores with a jab. Christ acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Igwe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christ.
Igwe lands with a nice body punch.
Igwe throws a hook but Christ avoids it easily.
Christ displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Igwe throws out the jab. #T1#
Igwe lands a head shot.
Igwe misses the shot to the body.
Christ takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Christ misses.
Igwe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Igwe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Christ's head backwards.
Christ closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Igwe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Igwe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christ swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Christ avoids the body shot from Igwe.
As Igwe looks to move away, Christ throws a big counter combo but Igwe just gets out of the way.
Igwe throws an off balance right hand
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christ avoids the body shot from Igwe.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Igwe.
Christ is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Igwe misses with a hook to the body
and Igwe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christ slips under a jab.
Igwe throws out a loose jab but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it.
Igwe throws a big shot that misses.
Igwe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Igwe lands with a good body shot.
Christ misses the shot to the body.
Igwe just misses with a punch to the body.
Igwe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Igwe tests Christ's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Christ avoids the body shot from Igwe.
Igwe misses with an uppercut. Christ saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Christ on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Igwe throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Igwe lands a nice hook to Christ's body. Christ takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Igwe throws a jab when Christ was well out of range.
Igwe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Igwe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christ.
Igwe throws out a counter right but Christ avoids it with no problem.
Christ throws a good cross that connects.
Christ is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Igwe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Christ misses the target.
Igwe misses with a left hand
and Igwe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Igwe digs a good hook to Christ's body.
Christ slips a jab from Igwe.
Igwe takes a swing at Christ's ribcage but misses.
Christ on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Christ doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Igwe lands with an uppercut that bounces Christ off the cage and back into range.
Igwe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christ is looking to counter punch.
Igwe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Christ counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christ misses with a hook.
Igwe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Igwe defending well as Christ loads up on a big left hand.
Igwe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Igwe.
Christ takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Igwe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christ is looking to counter punch.
Igwe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christ takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Igwe misses the shot to the body.
Igwe scores with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Okoro Igwe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Igwe.
Christ misses with a hook.
Igwe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Christ with a body shot.
Igwe jabs at Christ's body.
Christ uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Igwe.
A little feinted left hand from Christ on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Christ misses with a looping right.
Igwe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Igwe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Igwe misses.
Christ defending well as Igwe loads up on a big left hand.
Igwe connects with a right hand. Christ shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igwe misses with a body shot
and Christ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Igwe jabs Christ to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Igwe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Igwe connects with a body shot that sends Christ's belly button to the back.#T1#
Christ staying out of range there.
Igwe lands a slapping body shot.
Christ throws a looping overhand right but Igwe ducks down to avoid it.
Igwe throws out a counter right but Christ avoids it with no problem.
Christ has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Igwe finds it's way round the side to connect with Christ's head.
Igwe catches Christ with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Igwe staying out of range there.
Igwe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Igwe misses the shot to the body.
Igwe digs a good body shot into Christ's ribs.
Igwe thuds a left hand into Christ's body.
Christ avoids the body shot from Igwe.
Nice defenses there by Christ.
It looked like Christ wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Igwe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christ uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Igwe.
Igwe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christ.
Christ avoids the body shot from Igwe.
Igwe throws out a powerful jab.
A lazy left from Igwe finds it's target.#ROC2#Christ is rocked!
Christ looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Igwe! Christ is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Okoro Igwe!

Event: Bellicose 122
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Igwe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Underwood ducks under a wild hook from Igwe.
Underwood lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Underwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Igwe throws out the jab.
Okoro Igwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Igwe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Igwe misses with a body shot.
Underwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Igwe throws out the jab.
Igwe throws a lazy right hand but Underwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Igwe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Igwe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Underwood on the side of the head.
Underwood looks to land a left hand but Igwe moved out of range nicely.
Igwe walks into a left hand.
Igwe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Underwood manages to avoid it.
Underwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Igwe was well out of range. Poor timing from Underwood.
A quick step to the side and Igwe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Igwe moves out of range as Underwood strikes.
Underwood misses with a right hand
and Igwe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Underwood ducks under a wild hook from Igwe.
Underwood now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Underwood has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Igwe punishes Underwood's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Underwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Igwe lands a nice shot to the body.
Igwe lands a nice shot that snaps Underwood's head back. #T1#
Igwe connects with a jab.
Igwe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Underwood doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Underwood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Igwe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Underwood.
Underwood just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Igwe misses its target.
Igwe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Underwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Igwe moves away.
Igwe lands a nice hook to Underwood's body. Underwood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Underwood misses the target.
Underwood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Igwe circles away quickly and effectively.
Underwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Igwe was well out of range. Poor timing from Underwood.
Underwood scores with a nice right hand.
Igwe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Igwe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Igwe.
Underwood looks winded!#KD#
Igwe cracks Underwood with a big right hand and Underwood goes down!#ROC#Underwood is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Igwe advances to half guard.
Underwood is still in real trouble! Can Igwe finish him?
Underwood trying to control here.
Igwe works his way into full mount!
Underwood seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Igwe wants to take Underwood's back here but Underwood is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #SUB#
Igwe working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Igwe working for a submission but Underwood is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Igwe goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Underwood is on top in guard.
Underwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Igwe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Igwe has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Underwood should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Igwe has tightened it up now! Underwood should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Okoro Igwe!

Event: GDL 130: Reed VS Milani
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1##TD#
Dieng drives through with a takedown into Igwe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Igwe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dieng defends well.
Dieng wants to stand but Igwe has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Igwe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dieng defends it easily.#SUB2#
Igwe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dieng is aware though and is defending well.
Igwe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Igwe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dieng will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Igwe has a closed guard, preventing Dieng from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igwe working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Igwe looking for a guillotine here but Dieng defends easily.
Igwe looking to control. #T1##SUB2#
Igwe has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dieng doesn't defend quickly enough and Igwe has managed to lock this one up! Can Dieng escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Igwe on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Okoro Igwe!

Event: GDL 123: Schmidt VS Shumway
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Williams gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#It looks like Sonny Bill Williams has been cut.#KD#
Igwe cracks Williams with an uppercut from hell and Williams crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Igwe's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC#Williams is rocked!#SUB2#
Igwe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Igwe won't allow Williams to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Williams 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 postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Williams is looking for a triangle but Igwe pushes his legs off easily.
Williams being controlled here, momentarily.
Igwe trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Igwe preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 800pw (16 COACHES) inform us that Williams has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Igwe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Igwe trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Igwe is aware though and is defending well.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Igwe from controlling successfully.
Igwe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Igwe tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Williams is trying to keep Igwe in close.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Igwe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Igwe is aware though and is defending well.
Williams trying to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Okoro Igwe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Igwe misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Igwe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Williams looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Igwe!
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Igwe keeps working.
Igwe is trying to get back to half guard.
Igwe struggling a bit here.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Igwe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Igwe manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Igwe trying to control but Williams postures up.
Williams is trying to control. Igwe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Igwe is looking to improve his position.
Igwe is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Williams decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A combination from Williams does no damage. #CL2#
Williams gets a clinch.
Igwe misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Igwe. #TD#
Igwe decides to pull guard.
Igwe trying to control the position.
Williams wants to control from the top but Igwe keeps moving. #T4#
Williams seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SU2#
Williams stands up from Igwe's guard - Williams perhaps looking for a knockout.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Williams moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Igwe is trying to pull guard but Williams has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Igwe successfully pulls guard.
Igwe working a defensive guard here.
Williams has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Igwe is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Okoro Igwe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sonny Bill Williams's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Williams closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Williams lands a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Igwe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
Igwe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Williams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Igwe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williams has managed to get both his arms back between Igwe's legs - danger averted.
Igwe is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
Igwe wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams trying to control but Igwe is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Williams is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Igwe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Igwe has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Williams should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Igwe has tightened it up now! Williams should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Okoro Igwe!

Event: TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 08, 2021

198 cm
30 yrs
255 lbs

180 cm
18 yrs
205 lbs

Tam

Igwe

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; Peetu Tam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Okoro Igwe!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Tam closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Tam gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tam (2) vs (0) Igwe
Tam controlling from the top position.
Tam has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tam passes Igwe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Igwe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Igwe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tam is thwarting Igwe's attempts to control the position.
Igwe wants to get back to full guard.
Tam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Igwe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Igwe trying to hold on to Tam's head to control him but Tam postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tam keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Igwe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Tam tries to pass to full mount but Igwe defends it.
Tam controlling the pace.
Tam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Igwe is trying to maintain the position but Tam is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Igwe tries to get to full guard but Tam has control of the leg.
Tam works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tam (5) vs (0) Igwe
Igwe prevents Tam from improving position. #T2#
Tam is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Igwe's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Igwe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Igwe seems a little lost for a moment, as Tam dominates the positioning.
Igwe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Tam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Igwe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tam tries to move into full mount but can't pass Igwe's legs.
We've been hearing that Tam has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Igwe tries to improve position but can't.
Tam controls the position.
Igwe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Tam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tam tries to move into full mount but can't pass Igwe's legs.
Igwe is letting Tam control him for a moment.
Igwe tries to bench press Tam off him but Tam keeps the position. #SUB#
Tam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Igwe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Igwe is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Tam advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Tam (7) vs (0) Igwe
Igwe tries to reverse the position but Tam maintains control.
Igwe tries to lock up and control but Tam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Tam working for a guillotine from mount but Igwe is in no mood to give up.
Tam avoids the attempt from Igwe to control.
Tam fails to move to back control.
Tam controlling from mount. #T5#
Igwe is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Tam working for a guillotine from mount but Igwe is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Tam working for a submission but Igwe is keeping him at bay.
Tam is trying to take his opponent's back.
Igwe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tam controlling from mount.
Igwe is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Tam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tam is looking to work his way around to Igwe's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Igwe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tam tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Tam looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Igwe tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Tam jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Igwe manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Igwe is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Tam is staying tight to Igwe's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Tam has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Igwe!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Tam (9) vs (0) Igwe
Tam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Igwe is desperately trying to improve his position but Tam has a good base and remains in mount.
Tam controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Tam working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tam tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Tam has hold of Igwe's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Igwe manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Igwe prevents Tam from taking his back.#T8#
Igwe is trying desperately to improve position.
Tam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Igwe tries to hold on but Tam postures up.
Tam controlling from mount.
Igwe tries to reverse the position but Tam maintains control.
Tam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tam.
Tam seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Igwe for as long as he can get away with.
Tam pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T9#
Tam controlling the pace for now.
Igwe tries to lock up and control but Tam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Igwe gets back to half guard.
Tam controlling the action here.
Tam is looking to advance position but Igwe won't allow it.
Igwe wants to control but Tam is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Igwe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tam works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tam (12) vs (0) Igwe#SUB#
Igwe defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tam.
Tam looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
Igwe sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tam looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tam works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tam (15) vs (0) Igwe
Tam happy to just control the position for now.
Igwe is trying to control Tam's posture but Tam avoids it. #T11#
Tam content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Tam is trying to get an arm triangle but Igwe is defending well.
Igwe tries to bench press Tam off him but Tam keeps the position.
Igwe can't do much from the bottom here.
Igwe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tam has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Igwe!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Tam (17) vs (0) Igwe
Igwe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tam controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Tam takes Igwe's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Igwe is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Tam (20) vs (0) Igwe
I would not like to be Igwe right now. #SUB#
Tam looking for the choke from the back.
Tam keeps control of the position as Igwe tries to break free.
Igwe trying to control the hands but Tam breaks the grip.
Igwe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tam haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Igwe wants to escape the position. #SUB#
Tam tightening his grip on Igwe, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Tam is persistently looking for the submission but Igwe is defending it well. #T13#
Igwe trying to control the hands but Tam breaks the grip.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tam controlling the positon.#SUB#
Tam has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Igwe's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tam 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. #SUB#
Tam tightening his grip on Igwe, looking for the choke.
Tam controls the position.#SUB#
Igwe defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tam's arms. #T14#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tam continues to stall.
Igwe looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tam biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Igwe tries to break free. #SUB#
Igwe preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tam.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tam takes the fight on points by 20 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Peetu Tam thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021

180 cm
18 yrs
205 lbs

186 cm
19 yrs
260 lbs

Igwe

Tillbrook

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Okoro Igwe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Keith Tillbrook!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Tillbrook decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Igwe (0) vs (2) Tillbrook#SUB2#
Tillbrook is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Igwe trying to hold on to Tillbrook's head to control him but Tillbrook postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tillbrook is working for a kimura but Igwe is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Tillbrook is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Igwe sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tillbrook is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Igwe is just riding it out for now. Tillbrook eventually gives up the hold.
Igwe is trying to maintain the position but Tillbrook is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Igwe manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Igwe has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tillbrook should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Igwe has tightened it up now! Tillbrook should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Okoro Igwe!

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