PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Menace Defoe (ranked 6 p4p, 2 weight class) and Ghazi Okah (ranked 71 p4p, 12 weight class). Defoe comes to the cage accompanied by Bodies. Okah is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rock Stone. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Defoe
vs
Okah

188 cm
31
213 lbs
24 - 4 - 0

195 cm
26
210 lbs
14 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

IniTech Nutrition
Urban Fighter

Aspire Clothing
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Menace Defoe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ghazi Okah!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okah takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Defoe motions for Okah to come forward. Defoe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okah throws out a counter right but Defoe avoids it with no problem.
A clash of legs there as Okah blocks the low kick.
Okah throws out a counter right but Defoe avoids it with no problem.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okah moves away.
Defoe thuds his right hand into Okah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've been informed that Okah has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Defoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Okah is just out of range.
Okah tries a quick counter leg kick but Defoe is wise to it.
Defoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Okah.
Defoe misses the jab.
Okah only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Okah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah with a jab.
Defoe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Defoe misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Defoe's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe jabs at Okah's body.
Okah digs a good hook to Defoe's body.
Okah gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Defoe.
Defoe throws the left hand but Okah avoids the punch easily.
Okah counters with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Okah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Okah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okah blocks a head kick by Defoe.
Defoe scores with a shot to the body.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okah moves away.
Okah is looking to land body kicks.
Menace Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
A jab from Okah misses.
Defoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Defoe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okah.
Defoe connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okah tries a low kick but Defoe avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Defoe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Defoe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Okah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Defoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okah lands with a hook. Defoe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Okah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Defoe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Okah sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe lands a leg kick that knocks Okah off balance momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.
Okah misses with an uppercut.
Okah uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Okah is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Defoe takes a swing at Okah's ribcage but misses.
Okah throws a poor cross that misses
and Defoe counters with a one-two to the body.
Defoe blocks a jab.
Okah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe doesn't manage to clinch there - Okah circles away.
Okah only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Okah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Defoe takes one to the chin there.
Defoe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okah throws the left hand but Defoe avoids the punch easily.
Defoe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Defoe misses with an uppercut.
Okah lands with a right hand.
Okah works Defoe's body with a nice hook.
Okah throws a head kick that misses.
Defoe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Okah on the side of the head.
Defoe takes a swing at Okah's ribcage but misses.
Okah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Defoe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Okah moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
Okah scores with a shot to the body.
Okah lands with a good body shot.
Okah misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Okah throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okah. That's going to slow Defoe down.
Defoe checks a low kick from Okah.
Defoe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Okah. That one must have hurt.
Okah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Okah flicks out a counter leg kick but Defoe steps away.
Defoe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Okah's hands.

Okah instigates a clinch.
A short right from Defoe.
Okah lands with a left to the head.

Okah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Defoe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Okah counters with a nice body shot.
Okah looks to throw the jab but Defoe is out of range.
Defoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okah staying out of range there.
Defoe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Okah misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Defoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okah with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Defoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Defoe slips a jab from Okah.
Okah throws the left hand but Defoe avoids the punch easily.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Defoe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okah.
Okah gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Defoe.
Defoe feints and then cracks Okah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okah down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Defoe - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Defoe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Defoe tries to clinch up but Okah circles away and keeps his distance.
Defoe misses with a body shot
and Okah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okah lands a jab to Defoe's midsection.
Defoe wants to land a leg kick but Okah is out of range.
Okah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okah.
Defoe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Okah circles away quickly and effectively.
Defoe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Okah misses with a kick to the body.
Okah is looking to slow Defoe down with leg kicks.
Defoe thuds a left hand into Okah's body.
Defoe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Defoe scores with a jab.
Defoe slips a jab from Okah.
Menace Defoe is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Defoe.
Defoe slips under a jab from Okah.
A decent looking cross lands there for Defoe.
Defoe tries to move into range but Okah moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Defoe digs a good hook to Okah's body.
Defoe delivers a nice body kick.
Okah is breathing heavily.
Defoe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Okah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Defoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okah.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okah throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Defoe throws the left hand but Okah avoids the punch easily.
Defoe moves out of range of the body kick.
Defoe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Defoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Okah tries to close the distance and clinch but Defoe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Defoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe lands with a good body shot.
Defoe throws a looping overhand right but Okah ducks down to avoid it.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Okah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okah slips under a jab.
Okah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe dominated that second 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.

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Defoe.
Defoe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Defoe misses with a shot to the body
and Okah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Defoe.
Defoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Okah scores with a jab to the jaw.
Defoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okah keeps Defoe at a distance using the push kick.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Defoe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okah misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Defoe there.
Okah's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Defoe takes a swing at Okah's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okah was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Defoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okah counters with a nice uppercut.
Defoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okah throws out a counter right but Defoe avoids it with no problem.
Okah moves out of range of the body kick.
Okah keeps Defoe at a distance using the push kick.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Okah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Okah misses with a left hand
and Defoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Okah throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe loads up on a big right hand but Okah slips the punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Defoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okah.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice straight punches there by Okah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okah.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe loads up on a big right hand but Okah slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okah.
Defoe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Okah will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Okah slips a straight right by Defoe.
Okah moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Defoe slips a jab from Okah.
Okah walks into a straight right hand from Defoe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Defoe.
Defoe moves out of range of the body kick from Okah.
Okah checks a leg kick.
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okah throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okah is looking to score with low kicks.
Defoe slips a jab from Okah.
Defoe throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Okah to counter with a crisp jab.
Okah thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Defoe if he has to take too many more of those.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Defoe, as that shot connected.
Defoe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okah.
Defoe moves out of range as Okah strikes.
A quick step to the side and Defoe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Defoe looks to land a body kick but Okah moved away.
Okah misses with a hook.
Okah lands with a good body shot.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Okah. Defoe shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Okah connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghazi Okah really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Okah lands with an uppercut that bounces Defoe off the cage and back into range.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okah.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A thudding body kick lands there by Defoe!
Okah takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Defoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Okah checks it well.
Okah lands a nice hook to Defoe's body. Defoe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Okah checks a low kick from Defoe.
Okah has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Defoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah scores with a nice strike.
Defoe is looking to slow Okah down with leg kicks.
Okah slips under a jab.
Okah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Okah there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okah wants to clinch up but Defoe keeps it at a distance.
Defoe throws a big counter combination but Okah scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Defoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okah thuds a left hand into Defoe's body.
Defoe misses with a hook
and Okah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Defoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okah has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No joy there for Defoe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Okah.
Defoe backing away here, and Okah unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Okah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Defoe.
Okah lands an overhand right.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Okah lands a lovely overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe moves out of range as Okah strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Defoe.
Defoe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Okah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Okah ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Okah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Defoe.
Defoe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Defoe.
It looked like Defoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Defoe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Okah moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Okah blocks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okah looks to land a right hand but Defoe moved out of range.
Defoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Defoe blocks a head kick by Okah.
Defoe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Defoe throws a solid leg kick but Okah takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Defoe.
Okah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okah misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Defoe.
Okah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Okah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Okah is just out of range.
Okah swings widly with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a one-two to the body.
Okah lands with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe moves out of range as Okah strikes.
Okah throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Defoe throws a hook to the side of Okah's head but Okah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okah throws a wild body kick that Defoe sees coming a mile off.
Defoe lands a leg kick that knocks Okah off balance momentarily.
Defoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe takes a swing at Okah's ribcage but misses.
Okah lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Defoe at a distance.
Defoe moves away from the strike by Okah.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Okah moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Menace Defoe will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Okah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Defoe.
Defoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Okah. Okah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Okah tries to clinch but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe cracks Okah with an open hand slap.
Okah tries to work over Defoe's front leg with a kick but Defoe checks it.
Okah looks to land a right hand but Defoe moved out of range.
Okah throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Defoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Defoe misses the target.
Okah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Defoe. Defoe obviously looking to wear him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okah moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Defoe with a nice cross.
Defoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe misses with a straight left.
Okah lunges at Defoe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Defoe's hand.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Okah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okah lands a nice looking body shot.
Defoe connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Defoe.
Okah pivots, looking for a leg kick but Defoe is out of range and Okah settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okah was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Okah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ghazi Okah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Okah misses the target.
Defoe thumps Okah with a low kick.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okah looks to land a body kick but Defoe moved away.
Defoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okah looks to land a body kick but Defoe moved away.
Okah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. Okah moves away and avoids it.
Okah misses with a right hand
and Defoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okah just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Okah.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe throws a hook but Okah avoids it easily.
A big right from Defoe misses.
Defoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Okah counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Okah lands a nice looking body kick.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Okah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Defoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Okah.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okah.
Defoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okah.
Defoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okah lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Okah throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
Okah looks for the body kick but Defoe saw that one coming.
Defoe is looking to counter with a body kick.
Menace Defoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okah throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Defoe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Defoe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Okah checks a low kick from Defoe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okah manages to avoid it.
Okah throws a leg kick but Defoe sees it coming and moves out of range.
You can see that Okah has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A jab from Okah finds it's way through Defoe's defenses.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Okah.
Nice body kick from Defoe.
A slapping leg kick lands for Defoe.
Defoe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Menace Defoe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Defoe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Menace Defoe!
Menace Defoe retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Menace Defoe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.