PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Hess (ranked 3555 p4p, 6490 weight class) and Isaiah Okongwu (ranked 391 p4p, 637 weight class). Okongwu has chosen Know Better - Headie One as his entrance music. Wolfgang Hess could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Isaiah Okongwu's chin.

Hess
vs
Okongwu

199 cm
19
275
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
222
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wolfgang Hess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaiah Okongwu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hess throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okongwu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hess.
Hess tests Okongwu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hess connects with a single shot there.
Hess throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Hess misses its intended target.
Hess dodges the punch combination from Okongwu.
A punch combination from Okongwu misses.
Hess scores with a shot to the body.
Hess looks to land a right hand but Okongwu moved out of range.
Wolfgang Hess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okongwu throws a shot to the body.
Hess misses with a hook

and Okongwu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okongwu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hess working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okongwu blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Hess.
Okongwu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Okongwu breaks from the clinch.
Hess seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hess takes a swing at Okongwu's ribcage but misses.
Okongwu moves out of range of the strikes.
Hess misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okongwu.
Hess needs to keep his hands up - Okongwu had a free shot at his head there.
Hess thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Okongwu. Hess does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hess takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Okongwu moves out of range as Hess strikes.
Hess misses with a straight left.
A shot to the body from Hess misses
and Okongwu counters with a stiff right hand.
Hess fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okongwu manages to avoid it.
Okongwu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Okongwu lands with a shot to the body.
Okongwu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okongwu has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hess takes a swing at Okongwu's ribcage but misses.
Hess digs a good body shot into Okongwu's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hess scores with a nice head shot.
Okongwu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hess throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Okongwu counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okongwu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Hess misses.
Okongwu stuns Hess with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Okongwu throws a leg kick but Hess sees it coming and moves out of range.
Okongwu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hess has time to react.
A left lands for Hess.
Hess fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okongwu manages to avoid it.
Okongwu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okongwu jabs Hess to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hess misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Okongwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okongwu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hess looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okongwu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hess sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hess was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okongwu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okongwu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hess rather than just go for the knockout.
Hess swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Okongwu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hess looks to score with a jab to the body but Okongwu is just out of range.
Hess is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okongwu.
Hess throws an overhand right that lands on Okongwu's shoulder, as Okongwu tries to avoid the shot.
Hess throws a jab but it's blocked by Okongwu.
A nice side step and Okongwu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okongwu lands with a straight right. Hess didn't see that one coming.
Okongwu looks to throw a body kick
and Hess counters with a nice uppercut.
Okongwu slips a jab from Hess.
Okongwu jabs at Hess's body.
Okongwu misses with a body shot.
Hess scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hess looks to score with a jab to the body but Okongwu is just out of range.
Hess throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okongwu needs to keep his hands up - Hess had a free shot at his head there.
Hess misses with a right hand
and Okongwu counters with a straight right hand.
Okongwu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hess pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okongwu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Wolfgang Hess has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hess slips under a jab.
Hess is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hess scores with a body shot.
Okongwu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hess.
Okongwu slips under a jab.
Okongwu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okongwu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okongwu works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Hess throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Okongwu.
Hess misses with a hook
letting Okongwu counter with a right hand.
Okongwu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hess throws a hook but Okongwu blocks it.
Okongwu staying out of range there.
Okongwu throws a one two combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Hess misses the target.
Okongwu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hess misses with a hook.
Okongwu works Hess's body with a nice hook.
Hess misses with a straight left.
Okongwu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hess is breathing heavily.
Okongwu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hess will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Okongwu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okongwu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hess.
Okongwu throws a body shot but no joy.
Hess takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Isaiah Okongwu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Hess's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A looping hook to the body misses from Okongwu. Hess does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hess throws a jab when Okongwu was well out of range.
Okongwu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okongwu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hess throws a lazy right hand but Okongwu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okongwu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Okongwu slips under a jab.
Okongwu unleashes a big counter combination but Hess bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Okongwu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Okongwu misses the jab.
Hess throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okongwu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okongwu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hess jabs Okongwu right on the nose. Okongwu blinks but takes it well.
Hess scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Okongwu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hess sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Hess wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hess thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okongwu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hess uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okongwu.
Okongwu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Okongwu does no damage.
Hess was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hess ducks under a wild hook from Okongwu.
An attempted straight right counter from Hess misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hess throws a wild body kick that Okongwu sees coming a mile off.
Hess swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hess misses with an uppercut.
Okongwu throws a counter combo.
Okongwu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hess throws out a loose jab but Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okongwu stuns Hess with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hess throws a looping overhand right but Okongwu ducks down to avoid it.
Hess thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okongwu digs a good hook to Hess's body.
A slow jab from Hess misses its intended target.
Okongwu scores with a body shot.
Okongwu ducks under a wild hook from Hess.
Okongwu lands a jab to the head.
Okongwu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Okongwu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Okongwu swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okongwu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hess connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Okongwu scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hess waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okongwu.
Okongwu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hess explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hess misses with an uppercut.
Okongwu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Okongwu. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Okongwu lands with a straight right. Hess didn't see that one coming.
Isaiah Okongwu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okongwu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hess throws out the jab.
Hess misses with a hook.
A jab from Hess misses.
Hess waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okongwu.
Hess swings for the body but Okongwu moves out of range.
Hess throws a hook to the side of Okongwu's head but Okongwu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okongwu lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okongwu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hess moves out of range as Okongwu strikes.
Okongwu staying out of range there.
Okongwu lands a jab to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hess rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okongwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okongwu throws out a loose jab but Hess uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hess.
Okongwu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okongwu. Hess does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okongwu takes a swing at Hess's ribcage but misses.
Hess swings for the body but Okongwu moves out of range.
Hess misses with a wild body shot.
Hess ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okongwu moves away.
Okongwu misses with a low kick.
Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hess.
Hess wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hess throws a lazy right hand but Okongwu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hess slips a jab and a cross from Okongwu.
Hess bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okongwu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okongwu misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hess swings for the body but Okongwu moves out of range.
Okongwu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hess.
Hess sets himself, and Okongwu steps forward looking for the clinch! Hess avoids it this time.
Hess throws a lazy right hand but Okongwu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hess swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okongwu tries a quick counter leg kick but Hess is wise to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Hess.
Jab from Okongwu.
Hess scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Okongwu does it's job there.
Okongwu clobbers Hess with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Okongwu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hess.
Okongwu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hess misses with a shot to the body
and Okongwu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hess throws the kick towards the body but Okongwu avoids it.
Okongwu connects with the punch.
Hess lands a nice looking body shot.
Hess tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okongwu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hess.
Okongwu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Isaiah Okongwu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Hess's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hess misses with a hook.
Hess scoring well with a low kick there.
Hess takes one to the chin there.
Okongwu ducks under a wild hook from Hess.
Okongwu with a nice cross.
Okongwu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okongwu blocks a jab.
Hess lands with a cross.
Hess throws a poor cross that misses
and Okongwu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A leg kick checked by Okongwu.
Hess throws a body punch but Okongwu moves out of range.
Okongwu swinging wildly here.
Hess missing with a left hand there. Okongwu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okongwu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hess waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okongwu.
Hess looks to land a right hand but Okongwu moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Okongwu misses.
Okongwu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hess is out of range and Okongwu settles back down.
Okongwu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okongwu looks to throw the jab but Hess is out of range.
Hess throws a hook but Okongwu avoids it easily.
Hess connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okongwu momentarily.
Okongwu defending well as Hess loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hess misses with a straight right.
Okongwu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okongwu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okongwu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hess throws out the jab.
Okongwu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hess moves away from the strike by Okongwu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hess. Okongwu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hess loads up on a big right hand but Okongwu slips the punch.
Hess dodges the punch combination from Okongwu.
Hess scores with a nice head shot.
Okongwu avoids the body shot from Hess.
Hess avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hess swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hess with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hess misses with a low kick.
Okongwu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hess connects with a nice looking jab.
Okongwu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hess thuds a left hand into Okongwu's body.
Okongwu ducks under a wild hook from Hess.
Hess pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Okongwu.
Okongwu throws a counter combo.
Okongwu slips under a jab.
Okongwu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Okongwu. Those never looked like landing.
Hess dodges the punch combination from Okongwu.
Hess scores with a hook.
Isaiah Okongwu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hess looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okongwu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okongwu moves out of range as Hess strikes.
Hess throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hess dodges the punch combination from Okongwu.
Hess swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hess swings for the body but Okongwu moves out of range.
Hess misses with a straight left.
Hess misses with a left hand
and Okongwu counters with a straight right hand.
Hess takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hess avoids a punch combination nicely.
Okongwu lands a nice hook to Hess's body. Hess takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hess has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hess there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hess jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okongwu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hess was well out of range. Poor timing from Okongwu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okongwu staying out of range there.
Hess gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Okongwu.
Okongwu throws a big shot that misses.
Okongwu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Okongwu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hess scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hess on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okongwu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hess.
Hess throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okongwu throws a shot from downtown. Hess moves away and avoids it.
Wolfgang Hess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okongwu looks for the body kick but Hess saw that one coming.
Okongwu avoids the body shot from Hess.
Hess swings widly with a right hand
and Okongwu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Okongwu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big right from Hess misses.
Hess works Okongwu's body with a nice hook.
Hess ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okongwu moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Isaiah Okongwu.
I've got Okongwu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaiah Okongwu!
A very excited looking Isaiah Okongwu 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.