PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 807 p4p, 126 weight class) and Kenton Okunaba (ranked 1183 p4p, 188 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mauricio DeSilva
vs
Okunaba

200 cm
27
210 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

191 cm
35
225 lbs
26 - 11 - 0

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World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenton Okunaba!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okunaba was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSilva.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeSilva. Okunaba does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeSilva is looking to clinch.
Okunaba swats away the attempt to clinch by DeSilva.
Okunaba lands with a hook. DeSilva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
DeSilva connects with a body shot that sends Okunaba's belly button to the back.
Okunaba is looking to slow DeSilva down with leg kicks.
DeSilva tries a low kick but Okunaba avoids it.
Okunaba misses with a body shot
and DeSilva counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Okunaba is lucky that one didn't land flush.
DeSilva ducks under a wild hook from Okunaba.
DeSilva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Okunaba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Okunaba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
DeSilva misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeSilva tries to land a front kick but Okunaba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okunaba scores with the left hand. DeSilva knows he should have avoided that one.
Okunaba clobbers DeSilva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
DeSilva misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Okunaba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okunaba takes a swing at DeSilva's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva throws a head kick but Okunaba moves out of range.
DeSilva keeps the fight on the outside.
Okunaba scoring well with a low kick there.
Okunaba loads up on a big right hand but DeSilva slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Okunaba.
Okunaba moves out of range of the leg kick from DeSilva.
DeSilva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A lazy left from Okunaba finds it's target.
DeSilva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Okunaba takes one to the chin there.
DeSilva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okunaba manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Okunaba there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Okunaba wants to clinch.
DeSilva feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Okunaba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva cracks a nice hook into Okunaba's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSilva moves out of range as Okunaba strikes.
DeSilva wants to slow Okunaba down by chopping away at his legs.
DeSilva is looking to wear down Okunaba with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
DeSilva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DeSilva there as he acknowledges the shot.
A good leg kick by DeSilva.
A lazy body kick from Okunaba
and DeSilva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Okunaba cracks DeSilva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Okunaba works the jab nicely.
Okunaba scores with a jab.
Okunaba moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Okunaba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeSilva can pounce on him.
DeSilva lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from DeSilva.

DeSilva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okunaba, pushing him back against the cage.
DeSilva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Okunaba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okunaba missing with knees to the body.
DeSilva misses with some punches.
DeSilva digs a right hand underneath Okunaba's ribcage. Okunaba let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeSilva.
Okunaba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeSilva.
Okunaba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from DeSilva.
Okunaba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okunaba blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Okunaba controls the action.
DeSilva misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Okunaba.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for DeSilva.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but DeSilva blocks with his arms.
Okunaba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DeSilva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
DeSilva blocks a punch to the side of the head.

DeSilva breaks the clinch.
Okunaba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva pulls out of a head kick attempt.

DeSilva instigates a clinch.
Okunaba misses with a knee strike.
Okunaba has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. DeSilva seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Okunaba can turn it around.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okunaba's elbow.
Okunaba prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okunaba or not.
DeSilva tries to work over Okunaba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Okunaba is keeping busy.
Okunaba utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
DeSilva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeSilva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but DeSilva avoids the damage to the body.
DeSilva scores with a nice hook to the head.
DeSilva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Antonio Mauricio DeSilva will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

DeSilva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okunaba manages to avoid it.
DeSilva connects with a body shot that sends Okunaba's belly button to the back.

DeSilva has managed to clinch.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okunaba misses with a knee strike.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Okunaba controls his hands.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
Okunaba blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
Okunaba scores with a nice hook to the head.
DeSilva misses with the head strike.
Okunaba blocks an uppercut.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but DeSilva blocks it.
Okunaba digs a right hand underneath DeSilva's ribcage. DeSilva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but DeSilva avoids the damage to the body.
DeSilva stalling in the clinch but Okunaba improves position.
Okunaba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
DeSilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
Okunaba lands a body punch.
Okunaba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okunaba has a couple of punches blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Okunaba controls his hands.
DeSilva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeSilva is stalling here.
Okunaba can't find room to land a body shot as DeSilva controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from DeSilva fails to land.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DeSilva is defending well for now.
Okunaba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okunaba misses with a knee to the head.
Okunaba misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeSilva is trying to maintain a safe position but Okunaba gets an underhook and turns DeSilva into the cage.
DeSilva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but DeSilva blocks with his arms.
Okunaba with a knee to the head.
DeSilva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from DeSilva.
Okunaba is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from DeSilva as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from DeSilva - that landed with a thud.

DeSilva breaks the clinch.
DeSilva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Okunaba throws an off balance right hand
and DeSilva counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

DeSilva has managed to clinch.
DeSilva lands with a short shot to the head.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A body shot lands from DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Okunaba takes a shot to the head.
DeSilva swings wildly with an uppercut but Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from DeSilva - that landed with a thud.
DeSilva lands a hook that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
DeSilva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva lands a hook that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Okunaba avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
DeSilva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
DeSilva lands with a short shot to the head.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from DeSilva.
Okunaba blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from DeSilva fails to land.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeSilva.
DeSilva takes a shot to the head.
DeSilva lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeSilva.
DeSilva lands with a short punch from the clinch.

DeSilva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is winning the standup battle so far.
DeSilva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeSilva.
Okunaba tries to bum rush DeSilva with a series of wild strikes but DeSilva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSilva with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Okunaba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
DeSilva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Okunaba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheers as Okunaba lands an impressive looking overhand right. DeSilva doesn't seem phased though.
DeSilva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeSilva throws a body punch but Okunaba moves out of range.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okunaba moves away.
DeSilva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by DeSilva. Beautiful body shot.
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeSilva thuds a left hand into Okunaba's body.
DeSilva misses with a wild body shot.
Okunaba checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Okunaba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

DeSilva has taken the fight to the clinch.
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Okunaba avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

DeSilva throws a hook but Okunaba blocks it.

DeSilva has closed the distance and engaged Okunaba in a clinch.
Okunaba landing knees to the head.
DeSilva stalling against the cage.
DeSilva throws a punch but it's blocked by Okunaba.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeSilva lands with a short shot to the head.
Okunaba misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from DeSilva - that landed with a thud.
DeSilva lands a right hand.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Okunaba controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from DeSilva.
A short right from Okunaba.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeSilva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeSilva throws a head punch that misses.
Okunaba lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeSilva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Okunaba.
Okunaba lands a nice uppercut.
Okunaba misses with a punch on the inside.
DeSilva tries to work over Okunaba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

DeSilva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okunaba throws out a loose jab but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeSilva is looking to counter with head kicks.
Okunaba lands with a thumping leg kick.
DeSilva closes the distance but Okunaba moves to the side
and Okunaba counters with a stiff right hand.
DeSilva moves out of range as Okunaba strikes.
Okunaba throws a jab but it's blocked by DeSilva.

DeSilva tries to keep at a distance but Okunaba has taken the fight into the clinch.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okunaba can do to turn this around?
Okunaba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Okunaba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okunaba lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okunaba putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has DeSilva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
DeSilva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Okunaba takes a shot to the head.
Okunaba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DeSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva lands a right hand.
DeSilva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okunaba lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Okunaba controls his hands.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but DeSilva blocks with his arms.
DeSilva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okunaba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but DeSilva blocks it with crossed arms.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okunaba's elbow.
Okunaba throws a head punch that misses.
DeSilva pushes Okunaba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeSilva lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
Okunaba looking to throw knees to the head but DeSilva is blocking nicely.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DeSilva avoids it.
Okunaba misses with a knee to the head.
Okunaba lands a hook that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okunaba's elbow.
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Okunaba.
Okunaba has a couple of punches blocked by DeSilva.
Okunaba looking to throw knees to the head but DeSilva is blocking nicely.
Okunaba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSilva's elbow.
DeSilva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by DeSilva.
Okunaba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from DeSilva on the inside.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeSilva scores with a shot to the side of Okunaba's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DeSilva stalling in the clinch.
DeSilva swings wildly with an uppercut but Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okunaba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for DeSilva to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okunaba looking to throw knees to the head but DeSilva is blocking nicely.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva blocks a body shot from Okunaba.
Okunaba lands with a light punch inside.
DeSilva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeSilva blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from DeSilva.
Okunaba blocking some punches.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kenton Okunaba just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

DeSilva lands a body shot.
DeSilva misses with a right hand
and Okunaba counters with a good, hard body kick but DeSilva shrugs it off.

DeSilva moves into the clinch successfully.
Okunaba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva gets through Okunaba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DeSilva tries to work over Okunaba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
Okunaba connects with a nasty looking knee right to DeSilva's face.
Okunaba misses with the head strike.
Okunaba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba misses with a knee to the head.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but DeSilva blocks with his arms.

DeSilva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeSilva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Okunaba cracks DeSilva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
DeSilva moves out of range of the strikes.
DeSilva lands a head kick. Okunaba smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A kick lands to the mid section there for DeSilva.
Okunaba is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Okunaba checks a leg kick.
Okunaba thuds his right hand into DeSilva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okunaba wants to slow DeSilva down by chopping away at his legs.
DeSilva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from DeSilva.
The fighters circle momentarily. DeSilva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Okunaba cracks DeSilva with a right hand to the side of the head.
DeSilva misses with a body shot.
Okunaba lands with a cross.
DeSilva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSilva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
DeSilva on the wrong end of a nice hook.

DeSilva rushes Okunaba and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
DeSilva lands an uppercut.
Okunaba missing with knees to the body.
Okunaba lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeSilva.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
DeSilva tries to stall but Okunaba uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Okunaba landing knees to the head.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva works on Okunaba's body with a couple of short punches.
DeSilva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okunaba struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSilva controls his hands.
DeSilva lands a right hand.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Okunaba connects with a nasty looking knee right to DeSilva's face.

DeSilva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva thows a body kick. Okunaba tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Okunaba jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

DeSilva darts in and clinches Okunaba up against the cage.
DeSilva working aggressively here.
DeSilva presses Okunaba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Okunaba avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
Okunaba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeSilva misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva lands with a right to the head.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right handed body shot lands from DeSilva.
Nice body punch from DeSilva.
DeSilva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
DeSilva lands with a left to the head.
DeSilva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

DeSilva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okunaba throws an overhand right that lands on DeSilva's shoulder, as DeSilva tries to avoid the shot.
DeSilva lands a front kick.

DeSilva closes the distance and pushes Okunaba back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
A short right from DeSilva.
DeSilva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DeSilva controlling the action here for a moment.
Okunaba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva lands a hook that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
Okunaba pushes DeSilva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Okunaba.
Okunaba blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but DeSilva avoids the damage to the body.
DeSilva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Okunaba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DeSilva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Okunaba can't find room to land a body shot as DeSilva controls the action.
Okunaba throws a knee to the head but misses.
DeSilva working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Mauricio DeSilva had his way with Kenton Okunaba in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

DeSilva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

DeSilva closes the distance and pushes Okunaba back into the cage.
DeSilva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DeSilva.
A head punch on the inside from DeSilva fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okunabas head.
A short left from DeSilva.
DeSilva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Okunaba throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Okunaba fails to land.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okunaba misses with a knee strike.
DeSilva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
DeSilva misses with some punches.
Okunaba is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
DeSilva lands a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from DeSilva.
Okunaba prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.

DeSilva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okunaba takes a swing at DeSilva's ribcage but misses.
DeSilva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Okunaba doesn't seem bothered though.
DeSilva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Okunaba.
Okunaba avoids the head kick by DeSilva.
Okunaba blocks a leg kick.
DeSilva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okunaba.
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses.
Okunaba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Okunaba misses with a looping right.
Okunaba tries to close the distance and clinch but DeSilva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

DeSilva closes the distance and pushes Okunaba back into the cage.
DeSilva digs a right hand into Okunaba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okunaba's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DeSilva.
Kenton Okunaba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva looking to stall.
Okunaba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okunaba misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DeSilva.
DeSilva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from DeSilva.
DeSilva stalling the fight.
DeSilva misses with the head strike.
Okunaba gets through DeSilva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
DeSilva lands a body shot.
DeSilva lands a body punch in the clinch.
DeSilva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DeSilva tries to work over Okunaba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for DeSilva.
Nice body punch from DeSilva - that landed with a thud.
DeSilva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DeSilva scores with a hook to the body.
DeSilva digs a right hand into Okunaba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okunaba's gas tank.
DeSilva scores with a nice hook to the head.

DeSilva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeSilva cracks Okunaba with an open hand slap.
DeSilva just misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva throws a quick inside leg kick.
DeSilva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okunaba.
DeSilva throws a body punch but Okunaba moves out of range.
DeSilva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeSilva 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.
DeSilva sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Okunaba scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okunaba lands an overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okunaba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeSilva just misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva scoring well with a low kick there.
Okunaba throws a leg kick which misses DeSilva's front leg but catches the back leg as DeSilva tries to avoid it.
Okunaba moves into range and connects with a jab.

DeSilva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okunaba, pushing him back against the cage.
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Okunaba.
DeSilva tries to work over Okunaba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from DeSilva.
DeSilva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okunaba.
Okunaba looking to throw knees to the head but DeSilva is blocking nicely.
Okunaba misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okunaba's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Okunaba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right hand to the body from DeSilva.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DeSilva 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is the new light heavyweight champion!