PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yakubu Okoroji (ranked 1544 p4p, 1503 weight class) and Agnieszka Ostrowski (ranked 83 p4p, 80 weight class). Ostrowski has chosen Mystery Girl- Yeah Yeah Yeahs as his entrance music. Agnieszka Ostrowski told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Okoroji
vs
Ostrowski

165 cm
22
140
5 - 4 - 1

163 cm
25
130
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Bondi MMA 🏝️

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yakubu Okoroji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Agnieszka Ostrowski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostrowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okoroji half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ostrowski 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.
Ostrowski digs a good body shot into Okoroji's ribs.
Ostrowski tries to score with a low kick but Okoroji moves his leg out of the way.
Ostrowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Okoroji's sensitive parts.
Ostrowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okoroji half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Okoroji tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ostrowski stuffs the takedown.
Ostrowski tried to score with a low kick but Okoroji checks it.
That kick from Ostrowski tenderised Okoroji's leg. Okoroji is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ostrowski throws a leg kick but Okoroji moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostrowski connects with a solid leg kick.

Okoroji darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ostrowski pushes Okoroji off looking to stand but Okoroji dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoroji winds up and cracks Ostrowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ostrowski pushes Okoroji off looking to stand but Okoroji dives back in and keeps control.
Okoroji working the head and body with strikes.
Okoroji working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Okoroji landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ostrowski flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Okoroji looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Okoroji trying to control the action but Ostrowski is working from the bottom.
Ostrowski is trying to stand back up but Okoroji is controlling him
Okoroji wants to take a breather but Ostrowski is having none of it.
Okoroji scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski is trying to stand up here but Okoroji is controlling him well.
Okoroji working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Okoroji controlling the action here.
Ostrowski pushes Okoroji off looking to stand but Okoroji dives back in and keeps control.
Ostrowski is not content to let Okoroji control the position.
Okoroji is nestled in close to Ostrowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Okoroji keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Ostrowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Okoroji.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Okoroji prevents Ostrowski from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ostrowski is trying to stand up here but Okoroji is controlling him well.
Ostrowski is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Okoroji is trying to control. Ostrowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Agnieszka Ostrowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ostrowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Ostrowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Okoroji moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Horrible takedown attempt by Okoroji or perhaps it was just good defense by Ostrowski, which made it look bad.
Ostrowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okoroji feinted with a counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski connects with a right hand. Okoroji shakes it off.
Ostrowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okoroji.
Ostrowski throws a body punch but Okoroji moves out of range.
Ostrowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Agnieszka Ostrowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ostrowski misses with a straight right.
Ostrowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okoroji.
Ostrowski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A swing and a miss from Ostrowski.
Okoroji drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ostrowski sprawls and moves away.
Ostrowski throws a shot from downtown. Okoroji moves away and avoids it.
Okoroji feinted with a counter takedown.
Ostrowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Okoroji drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ostrowski sprawls and moves away.
Ostrowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Okoroji. Okoroji gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yakubu Okoroji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okoroji on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ostrowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Okoroji is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agnieszka Ostrowski 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.

Ostrowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okoroji was well out of range. Poor timing from Ostrowski.

Okoroji closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ostrowski did well to prevent Okoroji getting side control.
Yakubu Okoroji overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ostrowski is not content to let Okoroji control the position.
Ostrowski tries to kick Okoroji off but Okoroji keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Okoroji looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ostrowski is trying to stand up here but Okoroji is controlling him well.
Okoroji lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ostrowski is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Okoroji lands a nice short elbow.
Okoroji wants to pass the guard but Ostrowski is defending well.
Okoroji with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostrowski pushes Okoroji off looking to stand but Okoroji dives back in and keeps control.
Okoroji looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Okoroji connects with a nice short shot to Ostrowski's temple.
Ostrowski is looking to escape.
Okoroji working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ostrowski is trying to stand back up but Okoroji is controlling him
Okoroji drops an elbow to the side of Ostrowski's head.
Okoroji lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ostrowski taking some punishment here, with Okoroji in his half guard.
Okoroji is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Okoroji landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Okoroji lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Okoroji working Ostrowski over with strikes.
Ostrowski taking some punishment here, with Okoroji in his half guard.
Okoroji is trying to control. Ostrowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Okoroji working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Okoroji wants to control but Ostrowski is keeping him busy.
Okoroji working Ostrowski over with strikes.
Okoroji stops Ostrowski from getting back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okoroji scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Okoroji stops Ostrowski from getting back to his feet.
Okoroji trying to pass the guard but Ostrowski defending well.
Okoroji working Ostrowski over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Okoroji is nestled in close to Ostrowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Okoroji 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.
Okoroji passes to side control.
Okoroji cracks Ostrowski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Okoroji working the head with strikes.

Okoroji is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ostrowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Okoroji in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ostrowski taking a bit of punishment here - Okoroji scoring with strikes.
Okoroji wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ostrowski keeps working.
Okoroji is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ostrowski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Okoroji is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ostrowski can do to turn this around?

Okoroji is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ostrowski has escaped the position, nice work there.

Okoroji is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ostrowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yakubu Okoroji dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Okoroji takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ostrowski connects with a body shot.
Okoroji walks into a stiff left hand from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okoroji.
Ostrowski throws a poor cross that misses

and Okoroji counters with a shoot takedown. Ostrowski fights it but they end up in guard.
Okoroji distracts Ostrowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoroji distracts Ostrowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Okoroji lands a couple of digs.
Okoroji won't allow Ostrowski to get back to his feet.

Ostrowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okoroji defends well.
Okoroji cracks Ostrowski with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoroji stops Ostrowski from standing up.
Okoroji passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ostrowski tries to escape but Okoroji is in control.
Okoroji working the ground and pound.
Ostrowski taking a bit of punishment here - Okoroji scoring with strikes.
Okoroji connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ostrowski some visible discomfort.
Ostrowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ostrowski looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Okoroji is working for a kimura but Ostrowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Okoroji lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Okoroji working over Ostrowski with some ground and pound. Ostrowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ostrowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Okoroji lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Okoroji lands with a punch from half guard.
Ostrowski wants to stand back up but Okoroji manages to pass into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Okoroji is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ostrowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Okoroji lands a few punches from side control.
Ostrowski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Okoroji asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ostrowski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ostrowski takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Okoroji is putting a hurting on Ostrowski here, landing some big shots from side control.
Okoroji working the ground and pound from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoroji scores with a couple of short elbows.
Okoroji cracks Ostrowski with a big right hand but Ostrowski just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Okoroji in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ostrowski pushes Okoroji away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Okoroji gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Okoroji landing a few strikes.
Ostrowski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Okoroji has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Okoroji landing strikes.
Ostrowski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Okoroji has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Okoroji wants to take a breather but Ostrowski manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Okoroji.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okoroji wants to control from the top but Ostrowski keeps moving.
Okoroji scoring with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yakubu Okoroji showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Okoroji 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yakubu Okoroji!
During a confident post fight interview, Yakubu Okoroji thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.