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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donsone DeNeville (ranked 25 p4p, 4 weight class) and Ghazi Okah (ranked 99 p4p, 15 weight class). Okah has chosen Rock Stone as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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224 lbs
22 - 5 - 0 |
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210 lbs
23 - 7 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donsone DeNeville!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ghazi Okah!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from DeNeville.
Donsone DeNeville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeNeville scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Okah lands an impressive looking overhand right. DeNeville doesn't seem phased though.
Okah moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
DeNeville scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by DeNeville.
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.
DeNeville throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Okah checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okah! But no joy.
DeNeville lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
DeNeville works the jab nicely.
DeNeville throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeNeville slips a straight right by Okah.
DeNeville looks to score with a jab to the body but Okah is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Okah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DeNeville has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Okah doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
DeNeville misses with a body punch
and Okah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps DeNeville thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okah blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okah.
Okah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeNeville manages to avoid it.
DeNeville throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeNeville digs a good body shot into Okah's ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Okah, right into the meat.
DeNeville misses with a wild body shot.
DeNeville throws a big shot that misses.
Okah is clearly trying to counter these attacks from DeNeville with a body shot.
DeNeville lands a right hook to the body.
Okah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
DeNeville misses with a hook
and Okah counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab lands there for DeNeville.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okah doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ghazi Okah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! DeNeville crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Okah - the referee stops the clock and DeNeville gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Okah. DeNeville manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeNeville on the wrong end of a nice hook.
DeNeville scores with a leg kick.
DeNeville throws a lazy uppercut
and Okah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeNeville uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okah.
Okah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okah was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Okah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeNeville tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Okah swivels and escapes.
DeNeville thows a leg kick but Okah checks it
letting Okah counter with a right hand.
DeNeville swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeNeville scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville misses the shot to the body.
DeNeville drives through with a takedown into guard.
DeNeville with a flurry of punches that miss.
DeNeville forces his way into half guard.
DeNeville not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DeNeville lands with a punch from half guard.
Okah is looking for a sweep. DeNeville is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Okah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeNeville.
Okah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Okah is trying to defend against the ground and pound but DeNeville scores with a couple of nice shots.
Okah trying to control but DeNeville postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeNeville.
Okah is looking to escape.
Okah is looking for a sweep. DeNeville is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeNeville trying to control from half guard but Okah is working away.
DeNeville not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DeNeville throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Okah is trying to control but can't.
Okah is trying is best to control the position here.
DeNeville is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Okah!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah tries to hold on but DeNeville pushes him away.
DeNeville dominating with strikes here.
DeNeville working the ground and pound effectively.
Okah is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donsone DeNeville dominated that round.
That's time! DeNeville's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
DeNeville throws a head kick that misses
and DeNeville takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by Okah.
DeNeville connects with a body shot.
Okah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
DeNeville stuns Okah with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
DeNeville tries to land a leg kick but Okah saw it coming and moves away.
DeNeville scores with a hook.
DeNeville fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okah manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNeville blocks a jab.
DeNeville throws a leg kick
and Okah counters with a thumping low kick.
Okah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Okah throws a body punch but DeNeville moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNeville misses with an uppercut.
DeNeville tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okah was well out of range. Poor timing from DeNeville.
Okah throws the kick towards the body but DeNeville avoids it.
DeNeville tried to counter with a leg kick but Okah avoided it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DeNeville.
Okah gets caught flat footed, as DeNeville shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Okah has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes DeNeville off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Okah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeNeville manages to avoid it.
DeNeville ducks under a wild hook from Okah.
DeNeville will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeNeville tries to land a leg kick but Okah saw it coming and moves away.
DeNeville looks to land a body kick but Okah moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Okah's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by DeNeville. Beautiful body shot.
Okah misses with a hook.
Donsone DeNeville is winning the standup battle so far.
Okah explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Okah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Okah. DeNeville shrugs it off though.
DeNeville throws a hook to the side of Okah's head but Okah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeNeville.
DeNeville lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
DeNeville throws a shot to the body.
Okah throws a hook but DeNeville avoids it easily.
Okah scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okah scores with a jab. DeNeville acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
DeNeville tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeNeville.
DeNeville takes a body punch but keeps moving.
DeNeville misses with a wild body shot.
DeNeville swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okah counters with a stiff right hand.
DeNeville staying out of range there.
DeNeville throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeNeville throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Okah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DeNeville doesn't seem bothered though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Okah.
An inside leg kick from Okah misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville throws a lazy uppercut
and Okah counters with an inside leg kick.
DeNeville walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Okah checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
DeNeville misses with a right hand
and Okah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeNeville tried to score with a low kick but Okah checks it.
Okah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Okah avoids the body shot from DeNeville.
DeNeville digs a good hook to Okah's body.
DeNeville takes a shot right to the bread basket.
DeNeville closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
DeNeville moves out of range as Okah strikes.
DeNeville throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ghazi Okah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okah.
Okah lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Okah feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits DeNevilles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from DeNeville - that will leave a mark!
DeNeville swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeNeville throws a lazy right hand but Okah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeNeville is looking to wear down Okah with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A leg kick checked by DeNeville.
DeNeville throws a low kick, looking for Okah's leg but Okah calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNeville misses with a low kick.
Okah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
No luck for DeNeville with that takedown attempt.
DeNeville throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNeville's corner calls for a 1-2. DeNeville obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
DeNeville keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okah.
DeNeville chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okah on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeNeville. DeNeville obviously looking to wear him down.
Okah moves out of range as DeNeville strikes.
DeNeville fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okah.
DeNeville takes a swing at Okah's ribcage but misses.
Okah steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
DeNeville attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
DeNeville just misses with a punch to the body.
Okah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
DeNeville connects with a looping right hand.
DeNeville changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Okah tries to avoid it but DeNeville manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Okah to the ground. Okah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Okah feints a counter leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville tries to score a power double leg takedown but Okah sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten DeNeville somewhat.
Okah shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donsone DeNeville. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeNeville showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Okah.
A counter left hand to the body from DeNeville misses its target.
Okah lands a big head kick that sends DeNeville tumbling to the mat! Okah takes a step backwards and waves DeNeville back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Okah.
DeNeville is rocked!
Okah on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Oh DeNeville is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeNeville tries for a takedown but Okah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
DeNeville seems to have got his legs back now.
DeNeville shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Okah is trying to defend but DeNeville finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okah wants to get back to full guard.
Okah is trying to control but can't.
Donsone DeNeville overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DeNeville not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Okah wants to control but DeNeville is keeping busy.
Okah tries to roll over but DeNeville keeps him under control.
DeNeville missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Okah tries to roll over but DeNeville keeps him under control.
Okah is holding on to half guard well.
Okah wants to control but DeNeville is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Okah might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control DeNeville haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
DeNeville prevents Okah from standing back up.
DeNeville scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
DeNeville landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Okah trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okah wants to get back to full guard.
DeNeville lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
DeNeville is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Okah is in trouble now - DeNeville has advanced to mount!
DeNeville cracks Okah with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Donsone DeNeville did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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 looks for the body kick but DeNeville saw that one coming.
DeNeville throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Okah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
DeNeville keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okah.
Okah lands a slapping body shot.
Okah is looking to slow DeNeville down with leg kicks.
Okah punishes DeNeville's body with a nice straight punch.
Okah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah ducks under a wild hook from DeNeville.
DeNeville connects with a right hand. Okah shakes it off.
DeNeville ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okah moves away.
Okah slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Okah does it's job there.
A punch lands to the side of DeNeville 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Okah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeNeville.
Okah looks for the body kick but DeNeville saw that one coming.
Okah takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Okah is looking to chop away at DeNeville's legs.
Okah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeNeville.
DeNeville connects with a crisp jab.
DeNeville throws a leg kick but Okah sees it coming and moves out of range.
DeNeville ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okah moves away.
A nice side step and Okah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
DeNeville attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okah motions for DeNeville to come forward. Okah throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Okah leaves DeNeville with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Okah feints a counter leg kick.
Okah blocks a head kick by DeNeville.
DeNeville slips under a jab from Okah.
DeNeville appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
DeNeville digs a good hook to Okah's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by DeNeville or perhaps it was just good defense by Okah, which made it look bad.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
DeNeville throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okah blocks a leg kick.
DeNeville throws a leg kick which misses Okah's front leg but catches the back leg as Okah tries to avoid it.
DeNeville wants to land a leg kick but Okah is out of range.
A big right from Okah misses.
It looked like DeNeville was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Okah.
DeNeville looks to land a body kick but Okah moved away.
Okah throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
DeNeville connects with a jab.
DeNeville does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
DeNeville throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeNeville looks to land a left hand but Okah moved out of range nicely.
Okah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okah's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Okah misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Okah looks to land a right hand but DeNeville moved out of range.
DeNeville connects with a crisp jab.
DeNeville misses with the body kick
and Okah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeNeville throws a low kick, looking for Okah's leg but Okah calmly moves out of range.
That kick from Okah tenderised DeNeville's leg. DeNeville is trying to keep his angry face on.
DeNeville misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Okah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeNeville. Okah does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeNeville throws a sloppy body shot
and Okah counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
DeNeville lands a leg kick that knocks Okah off balance momentarily.
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 Donsone DeNeville 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. This is the final round!
DeNeville connects with a body shot that sends Okah's belly button to the back.
Okah missing with a left hand there. DeNeville was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeNeville tries for a takedown but Okah circles away easily
and Okah counters with a stiff right hand.
DeNeville is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okah.
An inside leg kick from DeNeville misses.
DeNeville throws a body shot but no joy.
DeNeville throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
DeNeville connects with a looping right hand.
Okah keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Okah lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNeville swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeNeville will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Okah looks to throw the jab but DeNeville is out of range.
DeNeville appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from DeNeville misses the target.
Okah throws out a counter right but DeNeville avoids it with no problem.
DeNeville misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okah.
Okah moves out of range of the leg kick from DeNeville.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okah! But no joy.
DeNeville throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okah avoids the body shot from DeNeville.
DeNeville swings for the body but Okah moves out of range.
DeNeville throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
DeNeville ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okah moves away.
Okah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ghazi Okah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DeNeville thumps Okah with a low kick.
A big right from DeNeville misses.
Okah slips under a jab.
Okah feints a counter leg kick.
Okah jabs at DeNeville's body.
DeNeville wants to slow Okah down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice side step and Okah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Okah misses with a lunging right hand
and DeNeville counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good leg kick by DeNeville there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Decent striking displayed by DeNeville there.
DeNeville shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Okah manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Donsone DeNeville is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeNeville.
DeNeville misses the shot to the body.
Okah replies with a solid counter kick to the body but DeNeville blocks it well.
Okah takes a kick to the side of the head.
DeNeville lands a nice leg kick that just misses Okah's sensitive parts.
DeNeville throws a body punch but Okah moves out of range.
DeNeville swings for the body but Okah moves out of range.
DeNeville on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
DeNeville jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeNeville slips a straight right by Okah.
DeNeville swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
DeNeville just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okah.
DeNeville swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeNeville motions for Okah to come forward. DeNeville throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeNeville throws a leg kick
and Okah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okah throws a head kick but DeNeville moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okah stuffs the takedown.
Okah only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Okah checks the leg kick nicely there.
Okah thows a body kick. DeNeville tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Okah is looking to clinch but DeNeville is avoiding it.
Nice shot by DeNeville.
Okah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
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 Donsone DeNeville.
Well DeNeville has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donsone DeNeville!
Donsone DeNeville retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Donsone DeNeville thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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