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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Menace Defoe (ranked 18 p4p, 3 weight class) and Ghazi Okah (ranked 72 p4p, 12 weight class). Defoe comes to the cage accompanied by Bodies. Okah has chosen Rock Stone as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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210 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
26 - 5 - 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
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ghazi Okah!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Defoe throws the left hand but Okah avoids the punch easily.
Okah 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.
Okah lands a slapping body shot.
Defoe throws a hook to the side of Okah's head but Okah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Defoe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okah misses with a lunging right hand
letting Defoe counter with a right hand.
Defoe checks a leg kick.
Defoe throws a low kick but Okah moves out of range easily.
Defoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by Okah there.
Defoe takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Okah.
Okah lands a nice looking body kick.
Okah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Defoe. Defoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Okah scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Defoe moves out of range as Okah throws a body kick.
Okah throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Okah.
Defoe throws a leg kick but Okah moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Okah moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Okah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Defoe on the side of the head.
Defoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Okah.
Defoe tried to counter with a leg kick but Okah avoided it.
Defoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Okah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okah blocks a head kick by Defoe.
Defoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe throws a sloppy body shot
and Okah counters with a head kick.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Okah misses with a head kick.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okah throws out the jab.
Okah looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Defoe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okah connects with a nice looking jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Okah as he connects with a hook.
Defoe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Defoe throws the left hand but Okah avoids the punch easily.
Defoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okah.
A chopping leg kick lands by Defoe.
Okah scores with a decent looking hook.
Okah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Defoe keeps Okah at a distance using the push kick.
Defoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Okah lands a front kick.
Good shot there by Okah.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
Okah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Okah lands the left hand.
Defoe checks a leg kick nicely.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe looks to land a right hand but Okah moved out of range.
A nice side step and Okah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Okah looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Okah throws a shot from downtown. Defoe moves away and avoids it.
Defoe 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 is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Okah's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Defoe throws a body punch but Okah moves out of range.
Defoe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Okah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Defoe tries to score with a low kick but Okah moves his leg out of the way.
Defoe throws an overhand right that lands on Okah's shoulder, as Okah tries to avoid the shot.
Defoe lands with a right hand.
Okah throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Defoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Okah is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Defoe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Okah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Okah has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
Okah takes one on the button.
Defoe blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Defoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Okah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses
and Okah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Okah lets loose with a powerful body kick. Defoe will feel that in the morning.
Defoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Defoe will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Okah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Defoe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okah connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Defoe scrambles back to his feet.
Okah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Okah's jab looks to have found its range, popping Defoe under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Defoe.
Okah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Defoe throws a head kick but Okah moves out of range.
Defoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghazi Okah dominated that round.
That's time! Defoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okah throws a lazy uppercut
and Defoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okah throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Okah.
Okah walks into a left hand.
Defoe throws a push kick but Okah slaps the foot to one side.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Defoe misses with a looping right.
Defoe throws a right hand that misses
and Okah counters with a left to the body.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okah moves away.
Defoe lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe slips a jab and a cross from Okah.
It looked like Defoe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Defoe might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Okah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Defoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot lands for Okah.
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!
Defoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Okah at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Okah. That snapped Defoe's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okah throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
Defoe looks for the body kick but Okah saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okah is looking to score with low kicks.
Okah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Okah.
Some bone on bone action there as Okah checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Defoe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slow jab from Defoe misses its intended target.
Defoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okah can pounce on him.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Ghazi Okah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okah lands with an overhand left.
Okah on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Okah tries to score with a low kick but Defoe moves his leg out of the way.
Defoe lands a jab to Okah's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okah throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Defoe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okah to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Defoe. That did some damage!
Nice shot lands for Okah.
Okah wants to clinch up but Defoe keeps it at a distance.
Defoe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Okah is looking to land body kicks.
Defoe scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Defoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okah throws a wild body kick that Defoe sees coming a mile off.
A counter left hand to the body from Defoe misses its target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okah throws a push kick but Defoe slaps the foot to one side.
Okah lands a nice shot that snaps Defoe's head back.
Okah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okah throws out a loose jab but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Defoe throws out the jab.
Okah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Defoe jabs Okah right on the nose. Okah blinks but takes it well.
Okah connects with a looping right hand.
Okah pushes Defoe up against the cage in a clinch.
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Okah.
Defoe pushes Okah back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Okah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okah struggles to land a body shot inside as Defoe controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but Okah avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Okah.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
A short left from Okah.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Okah.
Okah lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okah.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okah blocks an uppercut.
Defoe misses with the head strike.
Okah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Defoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okahs head.
Okah scores with a shot to the side of Defoe's head.
Okah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okah lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghazi Okah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Okah sees coming a mile off.
Defoe stuns Okah with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Okah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ghazi Okah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okah was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Okah takes a swing at Defoe's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Defoe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Defoe is just out of range.
Defoe walks into a stiff left hand from Okah.
Okah throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Okah misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Okah throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Okah getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Okah throws the kick towards the body but Defoe avoids it.
Defoe misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okah.
Okah lands a glancing blow to the side of Defoe's head.
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Defoe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Okah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Defoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Defoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Okah throws a leg kick but Defoe checks it.
Okah slips a jab from Defoe.
Defoe backing away here, and Okah unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Okah finds it's way through Defoe's defenses.
Okah throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Defoe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Defoe drops his hands momentarily and Okah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Okah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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 throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice body punch from Okah.
Okah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Okah scores with a jab. Defoe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Defoe misses with a double jab
letting Okah counter with a right hand.
Defoe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Okah in his tracks.
Defoe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Okah dips to his left and cracks Defoe with an uppercut!
Okah moves out of range of the body kick from Defoe.
Okah throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Defoe counter with a right hand.
Okah throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
Okah misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe misses with a hook.
Defoe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Okah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Defoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Okah shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Defoe misses the target.
Okah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Defoe on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Defoe. Okah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe lands a jab to the head.
Okah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Defoe.
Defoe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okah lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe slips under a jab from Okah.
A cross from Okah lands.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Okah sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Defoe throws out the jab.
A solid body kick from Okah.
A low kick from Okah is predictable there
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Okah misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okah.
Okah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Okah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Defoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Okah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Defoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Okah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okah throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
Okah connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okah misses with a kick to the body.
Defoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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.
Defoe scores with a body shot.
Okah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Defoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Defoe thuds his shin into the meat of Okah's side.
Okah swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe scores with a three punch combo!
Okah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Defoe throws the left hand but Okah avoids the punch easily.
Defoe lands an overhand right.
Okah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Okah scores with a sloppy right hand. Defoe should have avoided that one.
Defoe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe takes one on the button.
Okah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Defoe.
Okah throws a lazy right hand but Defoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe scores with a punch to the head.
Okah misses with a looping left.
Defoe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Defoe throws a looping overhand right but Okah ducks down to avoid it.
Okah tries a low kick but Defoe avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Defoe.
Okah lands with a cross.
Okah walks into a jab.
Okah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Okah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid leg kick lands there for Okah.
Defoe throws a lazy right hand but Okah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crunch! Okah slams his shin into Defoe's torso.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Okah coming out on top.
Defoe thows a body kick. Okah tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Defoe.
Defoe looks to land a combination. Okah sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Defoe throws a push kick but Okah slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Defoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Defoe avoids the head kick by Okah.
A big right from Okah misses.
Defoe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe misses with an uppercut.
Defoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okah.
Okah misses with a body kick.
Defoe throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Defoe.
Defoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Okah.
A big left from Okah misses.
Defoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Okah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Defoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe swinging wildly here.
Okah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Defoe doesn't seem bothered though.
Defoe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Okah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okah throws an overhand right that lands on Defoe's shoulder, as Defoe tries to avoid the shot.
Defoe thuds his right hand into Okah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Defoe is looking to score with low kicks.
Okah doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Okah misses with a looping right.
It looked like Defoe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Okah.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. Okah moves away and avoids it.
Okah connects with a body shot.
Defoe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Defoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Defoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okah moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Defoe. Beautiful body shot.
Okah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Okah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Defoe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okah misses with a low kick.
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.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
That kick from Okah tenderised Defoe's leg. Defoe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Defoe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Defoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Okah has taken the fight to the clinch.
Defoe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Defoe prevents a body shot from Okah.
Okah tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Defoe blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah pushes Defoe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Defoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Defoe blocking some punches.
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Okah.
Defoe working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Defoe.
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah prevents a body shot from Defoe.
Okah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Defoe's elbow.
Defoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Defoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okah blocks a body shot from Defoe.
Defoe misses with some punches.
Okah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
Okah pushes Defoe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Okah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Menace Defoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe presses Okah against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Okah.
Nice body punch from Defoe - that landed with a thud.
Okah is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Defoe tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
Defoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okahs head.
Okah can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Defoe tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe scores with a shot to the side of Okah's head.
Okah looking to stall.
Defoe lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Okah.
Okah tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Defoe.
Okah lands a right hand.
Okah tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing Okah back against the cage.
Ghazi Okah seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Defoe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Defoe blocks a body shot from Okah.
Okah throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Okah fails to land.
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but Okah avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage.
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
Okah misses with a body punch.
Okah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okah misses with some punches.
Defoe blocks an elbow strike.
Okah tries to work over Defoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Defoe gets through Okah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Okah fails to land.
Okah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Okah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe tries a body shot but Okah blocks it.
Okah swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah prevents a body shot from Defoe.
Okah lands with a left to the head.
Okah tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Okah tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing Okah back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Defoe.
A shot in the inside from Defoe.
A shot in the inside from Defoe.
Defoe scores with a shoulder strike.
Ghazi Okah is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Defoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Okah backwards.
A short body shot lands from Defoe as the two fighters clinch.
Defoe presses Okah against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Menace Defoe.
Well Okah has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghazi Okah!
Ghazi Okah is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Ghazi Okah thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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