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Event:
NSC 22: Power vs Frost
Date: May 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Okunaba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight throws a jab when Okunaba was well out of range.
Okunaba cracks Knight with a good jab.
Knight misses with a kick to the body.
Okunaba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knight moves away.
Okunaba punishes Knight's body with a nice straight punch.
Okunaba throws a body shot but no joy.
Okunaba is looking to slow Knight down with leg kicks.
Knight avoids the body shot from Okunaba.
Okunaba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Okunaba.
A swing and a miss from Knight.
Knight tries to move into range but Okunaba moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Okunaba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okunaba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okunaba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knight has time to react.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Okunaba is defended easily by Knight.
Knight throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Okunaba tests Knight's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knight blocks a head kick by Okunaba.
Knight throws a jab but it's blocked by Okunaba.
Okunaba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knight.
Okunaba goes for a double leg but Knight avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Knight continues to drive forward.
Knight is looking for the big counter here.
A slow jab from Okunaba misses its intended target.
Okunaba tries for a takedown but Knight circles away easily
and Knight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sisu Okunaba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Okunaba. That snapped Knight's head back.
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okunaba.
Knight is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Okunaba misses its intended target.
Knight is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Okunaba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Okunaba is just out of range.#T2#
Knight misses with a head kick.
Knight moves out of range of the strikes.
Okunaba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Knight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okunaba tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okunaba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knights head.
Okunaba throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
A short body shot lands from Okunaba as the two fighters clinch.
Okunaba lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knight is trying to break free.
Okunaba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Okunaba.
Okunaba taking a breather.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Okunaba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Okunaba throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisu Okunaba dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Knight throws a body punch but Okunaba moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Okunaba.
Knight takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Okunaba just misses with a punch to the body.
Okunaba lands a body shot.
Okunaba looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
Okunaba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okunaba throws an overhand right that lands on Knight's shoulder, as Knight tries to avoid the shot.
Okunaba looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
Knight checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Okunaba throws a sloppy head kick
and Knight finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sisu Okunaba is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba just misses with a punch to the body.
Okunaba lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Okunaba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knight can do to turn this around?
Okunaba tried to score with a low kick but Knight checks it.#CL2#
Knight darts in and clinches Okunaba up against the ropes.
Okunaba misses with the head strike.
Knight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1##BC2#
Knight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knight cracks Okunaba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knight walks into a stiff left hand from Okunaba.
Knight defending well as Okunaba loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick by Okunaba misses
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knight.
Okunaba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Okunaba has closed the distance and engaged Knight in a clinch.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knight is trying to pull guard but Okunaba turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Okunaba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight tries to pull guard but Okunaba forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Okunaba scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okunaba misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Okunaba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Okunaba misses with an uppercut. Knight saw that one coming.
Knight takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Okunaba thumps Knight with a low kick.
Okunaba throws a lazy right hand but Knight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knight tries to counter by closing the distance.
Okunaba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knight.
Okunaba throwing a counter right hand but Knight manages to avoid it.
Knight moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Okunaba scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okunaba. That's going to slow Knight down.
Okunaba stuns Knight with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knight avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Okunaba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knight swivels and escapes.
Okunaba misses with a shot to the body
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Okunaba throws a leg kick but Knight sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Knight looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okunaba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisu Okunaba dominated that second round.
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!
#R3#
Okunaba misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Knight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okunaba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knight misses with a straight left.
Knight fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Okunaba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Okunaba ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Knight rushes Okunaba and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sisu Okunaba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Knight - that landed with a thud.
Knight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okunaba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okunaba swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Knight ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Knight no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Okunaba from controlling successfully.
Okunaba tries to free his leg and advance position but Knight is retaining full guard.
Okunaba trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okunaba is aware though and is defending well.
Okunaba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Okunaba trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okunaba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knight swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Knight is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Okunaba wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Kenny Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okunaba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okunaba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Knight thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Okunaba trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Knight is looking for a triangle but Okunaba pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Okunaba trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okunaba pushing down on Knight's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Okunaba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knight doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Okunaba. #SUB2#
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight strikes from the bottom but Okunaba uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Okunaba is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sisu Okunaba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Okunaba trying to control the position but Knight is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Okunaba has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Sisu Okunaba!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Sisu Okunaba!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Sisu Okunaba!
Sisu Okunaba wins by unanimous decision!
Sisu Okunaba decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Showdown in the Downtown #7
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Okunaba lands with an overhand left.
Sisu Okunaba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okunaba misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Okunaba misses.
Potter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Okunaba sprawls well. Okunaba wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Potter gets slowly back to his feet.
Potter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okunaba let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Potter manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Okunaba on his heels. He'll look to pass Okunaba's guard now, I'm sure.
Potter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Okunaba is working to avoid the ground and pound but Potter connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Potter is trying to get an arm triangle but Okunaba is defending well. #SUB#
Potter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Okunaba is trying to improve his position.
Potter has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Okunaba regains half guard.
Potter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Okunaba is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Potter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Okunaba is looking for a sweep. Potter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Potter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Okunaba is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Okunaba looking for submissions off his back.
Okunaba wants to control but Potter is keeping busy.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Potter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Okunaba sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Potter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Okunaba is just riding it out for now. Potter eventually gives up the hold.
Potter is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Okunaba!
Okunaba has given up his back here. Will Potter look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Okunaba is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Potter off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Okunaba turns into Potter and is now in his guard.
Okunaba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Potter wants to sweep but no luck.
Okunaba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Potter's guard.
Okunaba content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Okunaba is looking for a kimura here.
Okunaba wants to advance to full mount but Potter doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T3#
Potter pulls Okunaba in close to his closed guard and prevents Okunaba from doing any damage or advancing position.
Potter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Potter has a closed guard, preventing Okunaba from standing up. #SUB#
Potter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Potter wants to sweep here but Okunaba controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Potter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Potter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Okunaba wants to improve his position but Potter is controlling well.
Potter passes to full mount!
Okunaba wants to hold on but Potter pushes him away.
Okunaba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Potter manages to capitalize on a mistake by Okunaba to take his back!
Potter controlling well, preventing Okunaba from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Potter is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Okunaba is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Potter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Okunaba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okunaba feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Potter's calf.
Nice cross by Potter.
Potter takes one on the button.
Okunaba wants to clinch.
Potter throws a low kick but Okunaba avoids it.#TD#
Potter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Okunaba to the ground. Potter is now in Okunaba's guard.#SUB2#
Okunaba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Okunaba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Okunaba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Potter lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Potter wants to control from the top but Okunaba keeps moving. #SUB2#
Okunaba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Potter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Okunaba throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Potter escapes and throws Okunaba's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Okunaba gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Potter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Okunaba is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Potter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Okunaba is just riding it out for now. Potter eventually gives up the hold.
Okunaba wants to improve his position but Potter is controlling well.
#T2##SUB#
Potter seems to be working for a kimura but Okunaba defends the submission attempt.
Potter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okunaba can do to turn this around?
Potter wants to free his trapped foot but Okunaba is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Okunaba actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Potter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Okunaba sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Potter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Okunaba has managed to free his arm - good work.
Okunaba tries to get to full guard but Potter has control of the leg. #SU#
Potter stands up from half guard. #T3#
Potter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Okunaba throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Potter's head.
Potter shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Okunaba lands a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Potter as Okunaba tries to tie him up.
Okunaba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Potter can't get the takedown.
Potter is trying to break the clinch but Okunaba has him pressed against the cage.
Okunaba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okunaba is working Potter over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okunaba keeps control of Potter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Potter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Potter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Okunaba.
#T4#
Potter looking for a takedown.
Okunaba lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Potter.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okunaba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Okunaba.
A head punch on the inside from Potter fails to land.
Okunaba struggles to land a body shot inside as Potter controls his hands.
Okunaba misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Okunaba.
Okunaba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Potters head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okunaba lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okunaba pushes Potter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Okunaba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Potter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Okunaba.
Okunaba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Potter's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisu Okunaba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Okunaba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Potter punishes Okunaba's body with a nice straight punch.
Okunaba tries to clinch but Potter moves out of range.
Potter avoids the head kick by Okunaba.
Okunaba throws a right and a left that Potter avoids nicely.
Potter takes a swing at Okunaba's ribcage but misses.
Potter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Okunaba but Okunaba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Okunaba lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Potter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Potter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Okunaba cracks Potter with an open hand slap.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Potter.
Okunaba is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Potter off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potter trying to control the hands but Okunaba won't let him.
Potter tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T1#
Okunaba manages to capitalize on a mistake by Potter to take his back!
Potter trying to control the hands but Okunaba breaks the grip.
Potter staying busy and making it hard for Okunaba to control. #SUB2#
Okunaba has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Potter trying to control the action but Okunaba just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Okunaba looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Potter preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Okunaba.
I really don't envy Potter right now.
#SUB2#
Okunaba is persistently looking for the submission but Potter is defending it well.
Okunaba doesn't have the hooks in and Potter manages to turn into his guard.
#T2#
Potter advances to half guard.
Okunaba wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Okunaba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Potter pulls his head out easily.
Okunaba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Okunaba tries to get to full guard but Potter has control of the leg. #SUB#
Potter is working for a submission of some sort.
Okunaba tries to get to full guard but Potter has control of the leg.
Okunaba gets full guard.#SUB2#
Okunaba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Potter defends well.#T3#
Potter forces his way into half guard.
Okunaba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Potter wants to control but Okunaba is keeping him busy.
Potter drops an elbow to the side of Okunaba's head.
Okunaba gets full guard.
Potter passes into half guard.
Alexander Potter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Okunaba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Potter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Okunaba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Potter prevents Okunaba from improving his position.#T4#
Okunaba gets back to full guard.
Potter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Okunaba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Okunaba keeping full guard, as Potter tries to pass.
Okunaba can't keep his opponent in guard - Potter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Okunaba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okunaba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Potter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Okunaba wants to get back to full guard but Potter has mounted him!
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 Alexander Potter.
I think Potter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alexander Potter!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alexander Potter waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
AFC #30
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Marston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Okunaba circles away quickly and effectively.
Okunaba staying out of range there.
Marston looks to land a right hand but Okunaba moved out of range.
As Marston tries to get set, Okunaba tries to push him back and clinch up but Marston manages to avoid the attempt.
Okunaba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Marston misses.
Okunaba throws a hook to the side of Marston's head but Marston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okunaba shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marston misses with a looping left.
We've been informed that Marston 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.
Marston throws a hook but Okunaba avoids it easily.
Marston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Okunaba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marston.
Okunaba connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marston takes a swing at Okunaba's ribcage but misses.
Marston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okunaba manages to avoid it.
Okunaba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Okunaba connects with a leg kick. Marston looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
Okunaba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marston.
Marston misses with a straight right.
Marston tries to bum rush Okunaba with a series of wild strikes but Okunaba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Okunaba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Okunaba misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Marston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Marston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okunaba slips a jab and a cross from Marston.
Okunaba connects with a jab.
Okunaba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marston is out of range and Okunaba settles back down.
Marston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marston avoids the head kick by Okunaba.
Marston checks a leg kick nicely.
Marston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okunaba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Okunaba.
Okunaba swings for the body but Marston moves out of range.
Okunaba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marston throws a body punch but Okunaba moves out of range.
Marston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okunaba lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Okunaba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Marston misses.
Okunaba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Marston misses.
Okunaba looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Okunaba throws a body shot but no joy.
Marston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marston throws a big shot that misses.
Okunaba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2#
Marston throws a good cross that connects.
Nice jab there from Marston.
A swing and a miss from Marston.
Okunaba misses with a looping left.
Okunaba looks for a takedown but Marston sprawls well.
Nice uppercut there from Marston.
Marston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marston throws a hook to the side of Okunaba's head but Okunaba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okunaba slips under a jab.
Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marston.
Marston misses with a looping right.
Marston misses the shot to the body.
Okunaba lands with an overhand left.
Marston throws an overhand right that lands on Okunaba's shoulder, as Okunaba tries to avoid the shot.
Okunaba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marston.
Okunaba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marston.
Okunaba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okunaba is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Marston slips under a jab.
Marston missing with a left hand there. Okunaba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okunaba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Okunaba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Marston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okunaba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Okunaba ducks under a wild hook from Marston.
Marston moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marston throws a shot from downtown. Okunaba moves away and avoids it.
Marston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marston might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Marston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okunaba moves away.
Marston looks to throw the jab but Okunaba is out of range.
Marston is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Okunaba had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Okunaba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Okunaba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okunaba moves out of range as Marston strikes.
Marston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okunaba.
A telegraphed right hand from Marston misses the target.
Okunaba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okunaba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Okunaba throws a leg kick but Marston sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Okunaba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
John Marston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marston misses with an uppercut.
Marston avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marston tries to land a front kick but Okunaba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Okunaba throws a jab but it's blocked by Marston.
Okunaba swinging wildly here.
Marston misses with a looping right.
Okunaba misses with a series of wild punches.
Okunaba swinging wildly here.
Marston jabs Okunaba right on the nose. Okunaba blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okunaba moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marston. Okunaba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marston missing with a left hand there. Okunaba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Okunaba.
Marston unleashes a big counter combination but Okunaba bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Okunaba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Marston will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Okunaba lands with an overhand left.
Marston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Okunaba looks to land a combination but Marston avoids it well.
Okunaba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marston lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Okunaba backs up against the cage.
Okunaba slips a straight right by Marston.
Marston lands a jab to the nose.
Marston displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marston.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okunaba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marston on the side of the head.
Marston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okunaba.
Okunaba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slow jab from Marston misses its intended target.
Jab by Marston.
Marston misses with a looping right.
Marston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Okunaba looks to land a left hand but Marston moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Marston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Okunaba looks to throw the jab but Marston is out of range.
Marston throws out a counter right but Okunaba avoids it with no problem.
Marston takes a swing at Okunaba's ribcage but misses.
Okunaba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Marston throws a shot from downtown. Okunaba moves away and avoids it.
Marston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okunaba.
Marston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okunaba throws an overhand right that lands on Marston's shoulder, as Marston tries to avoid the shot.
Marston throws a lazy right hand but Okunaba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marston throws out a powerful jab.
Marston ducks under a wild hook from Okunaba.#TD#
Okunaba drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Marston is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Okunaba is controlling him.
Okunaba tries to free his leg and advance position but Marston is retaining full guard.
Marston wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Marston trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Okunaba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Okunaba is fighting to break Marston's control of his arms but Marston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Marston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Okunaba trying to control but Marston is working from the bottom.
Marston can't keep his opponent in guard - Okunaba advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Okunaba wants to pass to mount but Marston is defending the position.
Marston is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that Marston has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Marston is trying to maintain the position but Okunaba is very close to passing his half guard.
Marston is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Okunaba wants to free his trapped foot but Marston is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marston is looking to control Okunaba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marston avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Okunaba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marston sees it coming and defends easily.
Marston is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Okunaba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marston.
A jab from Marston misses.
Marston blocks a head kick by Okunaba.
Marston throws a hook but Okunaba avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Marston misses its intended target.
Okunaba misses with a low kick.#T4#
Okunaba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okunaba moves out of range of the strikes.
Okunaba tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Marston manages to circle out of the way.
Marston throws a hook but Okunaba avoids it easily.
Okunaba closes the distance and clinches up with Marston, looking for a takedown. Okunaba pushes Marston against the cage but Marston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marston loads up on a big right hand but Okunaba slips the punch.
Marston misses with a hook. Okunaba ducked under it nicely.
Marston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Okunaba.
Okunaba ducks under a wild hook from Marston.
Marston lands a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marston.
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!
Marston lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Okunaba.
Marston tries to buck Okunaba off but Okunaba is having none of it.#SUB#
Okunaba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marston knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marston regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Marston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Okunaba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marston.
Marston has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Marston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okunaba.
Okunaba moves out of range as Marston strikes.
A shot to the liver by Okunaba. Beautiful body shot.
Marston misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Okunaba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Okunaba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marston throws out the jab.
Okunaba moves away from the strike by Marston.
Marston on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Marston throws a big shot that misses.
Okunaba walks into a straight right hand from Marston.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marston. Okunaba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okunaba throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Marston.
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!
Okunaba throws a jab when Marston was well out of range.
Okunaba misses with a body shot.
Okunaba dives in and grabs Marston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marston pushes down on Okunaba's head and hops out.
Okunaba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marston.
The crowd cheers as Marston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Okunaba doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Marston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okunaba misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Okunaba.
Okunaba appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okunaba.
Okunaba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okunaba misses with a wild body shot.
Marston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okunaba.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Okunaba.
Marston throws a hook to the side of Okunaba's head but Okunaba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marston blocks a head kick by Okunaba.
John Marston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Okunaba.
Okunaba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marston appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okunaba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okunaba cracks a nice hook into Marston's ribs.
Marston throws a hook but Okunaba blocks it.#T2#
Marston keeps the fight on the outside.
Okunaba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marston.
Marston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okunaba.
Okunaba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Okunaba lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okunaba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Marston gets tackled into the cage by Okunaba. Okunaba maintains the clinch.
Okunaba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marston tries to circle away but Okunaba has him pinned against the cage.
Okunaba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okunaba misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Okunaba fails to land.
Okunaba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Okunaba.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marston.
Marston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okunaba misses with a punch on the inside.
Marston misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okunaba.
Okunaba trying to control the position but instead, Marston has worked for underhooks and has pushed Okunaba into the cage.
Marston lands a body punch.
John Marston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marston lands a nice uppercut.
Marston lands with a left to the head.
Okunaba is trying to stall.
Marston trying to stall but Okunaba improves his position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marston.
Marston takes a shot to the head.
Okunaba presses Marston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marston throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marston lands a body shot.
Marston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okunaba misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Marston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Marston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Okunaba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okunaba misses with a kick to the body.
Marston checks a low kick from Okunaba.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okunaba momentarily.
Okunaba swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okunaba throws a jab but it's blocked by Marston.
Marston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marston thuds his right hand into Okunaba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okunaba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sisu Okunaba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okunaba throws an overhand right that lands on Marston's shoulder, as Marston tries to avoid the shot.
Okunaba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okunaba.
Okunaba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marston throws a jab but it's blocked by Okunaba.
Okunaba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marston lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marston throws a jab when Okunaba was well out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Marston blocks the leg kick.
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 Sisu Okunaba.
I think Marston has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Marston!
As John Marston got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I dunno sounds like a lot of effort to me. I
think I'd prefer red dead 2 and pornhub'.
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Event:
Showdown in the Downtown #4
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Okunaba misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Wulf misses the target.
Wulf scores with a jab to the head.
Wulf doesn't manage to clinch there - Okunaba circles away.
Wulf lands with a nice combination. Okunaba backs away looking to recover.
Wulf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Okunaba is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Okunaba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Come on Wulf - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wulf - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wulf struggles to land a body shot inside as Okunaba controls his hands.
Wulf trying to stall but Okunaba improves his position.
Okunaba swings wildly with an uppercut but Wulf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okunaba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okunaba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Wulf.
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!
Okunaba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okunaba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wulf.
Wulf takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Wulf prevents a body shot from Okunaba. #BC2#
Okunaba breaks from the clinch.
Wulf shoots for a double leg takedown but Okunaba sprawls well. He's pushed Wulf's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Okunaba's coach down at Pugilists and Grapplers Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Okunaba's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Wulf drives through and clinches with Okunaba against the cage.
Wulf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Okunaba avoids it.
Okunaba misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okunaba.
Okunaba gets through Wulf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wulf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okunaba lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wulf.
Wulf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okunabas head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wulf.
Wulf throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Okunaba.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wulf.
A body shot lands from Okunaba.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okunaba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wulfs head.
A head punch on the inside from Okunaba fails to land.
Wulf with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2#
Okunaba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wulf misses with an elbow over the top.
Wulf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards. #BC2#
Okunaba breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Okunaba misses.
Okunaba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wulf checks a leg kick nicely.
Okunaba throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Okunaba stuns Wulf with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Okunaba throws a solid leg kick but Wulf takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Okunaba.
Wulf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okunaba.
A swing and a miss from Okunaba.
Wulf shoots in looking for a takedown. Okunaba tries to sprawl out of it but Wulf keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Okunaba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Wulf.
Okunaba tests Wulf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okunaba throws a sloppy head kick and Wulf moves out of range easily. #T3#
Okunaba throws the left hand but Wulf avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Okunaba.
Wulf is looking to land body kicks.
Okunaba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Okunaba avoids the head kick by Wulf.
Wulf misses with a straight left.
Okunaba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wulf on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sisu Okunaba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okunaba lands a leg kick that knocks Wulf off balance momentarily.
Wulf with a hook.
Okunaba misses with a body punch
and Wulf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okunaba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Okunaba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wulf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Okunaba closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Wulf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Okunaba works Wulf's body with a nice hook.
Wulf is trying hard to land a takedown here. Okunaba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paavel Wulf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okunaba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wulf circles away quickly and effectively.
Wulf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Okunaba defending well as Wulf loads up on a big left hand.
Okunaba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okunaba misses with an attempted mid kick.
Okunaba lands with a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Wulf checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wulf staying out of range there.
Wulf lands a nice looking body kick.
Wulf walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wulf misses with a body kick.
Wulf checks a leg kick.
Wulf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot by Okunaba.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Okunaba has taken the fight to the clinch.
Okunaba stalling in the clinch but Wulf improves position.
Wulf tries a body shot but Okunaba blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okunaba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisu Okunaba dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wulf tries to close the distance and clinch but Okunaba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wulf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Okunaba swivels and escapes.
Wulf misses with a body shot
and Okunaba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wulf throws a right hand that Okunaba ducks under and follows up with a left that Okunaba also avoids with ease.
Despite the aggression on Okunaba's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wulf is looking to clinch but Okunaba is avoiding it.
Okunaba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Okunaba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wulf has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wulf throws a leg kick that misses.
Wulf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Okunaba throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wulf.
Okunaba lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A jab from Okunaba does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Okunaba.
Okunaba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wulf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okunaba.
A telegraphed right hand from Okunaba misses the target.
Wulf lands with a kick to the temple. Okunaba shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Okunaba works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Wulf gets tackled into the cage by Okunaba. Okunaba maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okunaba.
Sisu Okunaba seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Okunaba throws a head punch that misses.
Wulf misses with the head strike.
Okunaba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okunaba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wulf pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Wulf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okunaba shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wulf throws a quick counter head kick but Okunaba was just out of range.
Wulf shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Okunaba eats them both and turns towards Wulf to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Okunaba missing with a left hand there. Wulf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okunaba lands with a kick to the temple. Wulf shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wulf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okunaba.
Okunaba cracks a nice hook into Wulf's ribs.
Wulf throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wulf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Okunaba misses the target.
Okunaba misses with a hook.
Wulf is looking to counter punch.
Okunaba lands a nice hook to Wulf's body. Wulf takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Okunaba jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Wulf throws a head kick that misses.
Wulf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wulf throws a head kick that misses.
Okunaba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wulf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wulf looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Okunaba is fending him off so far but Wulf persists. Nope, Okunaba circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Okunaba.
Wulf gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Okunaba.
Wulf avoids the head kick by Okunaba.
Okunaba fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donk. Wulf catches Okunaba right on the button with a cross.
Okunaba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wulf moves out of range as Okunaba strikes.
Okunaba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wulf at a distance.
Okunaba takes a swing at Wulf's ribcage but misses.
Sisu Okunaba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wulf misses with a two punch combination.
Okunaba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wulf.
#T3#
Okunaba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wulf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wulf is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Okunaba lands a glancing blow to the side of Wulf's head.
Okunaba with a nice cross.
Okunaba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wulf takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wulf blocks a head kick by Okunaba.
Okunaba throws a series of punches but Wulf avoids them all with ease.
Okunaba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wulf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okunaba.
Wulf blocks a jab.
Okunaba throws a low kick, looking for Wulf's leg but Wulf calmly moves out of range.
Wulf takes a swing at Okunaba's ribcage but misses.
Okunaba displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Okunaba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wulf manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Okunaba moves into the clinch successfully.
Wulf throws an elbow that misses.
Okunaba blocks an uppercut.
#T4##BC2#
Okunaba breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Okunaba has taken the fight to the clinch.
Okunaba wants to stall.
Okunaba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okunaba.
Wulf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Okunaba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wulf lands with a left to the head.
Wulf letting Okunaba take a breather here.
Wulf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wulf tries to work over Okunaba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okunaba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wulf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
Okunaba can't find room to land a body shot as Wulf controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okunaba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisu Okunaba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wulf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wulf lands a glancing blow to the side of Okunaba's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Okunaba, right into the meat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Okunaba.
Okunaba throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wulf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wulf lands a high kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Okunaba. Wulf does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Wulf misses its target.
Wulf is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Okunaba scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Okunaba misses with an uppercut. Wulf saw that one coming.
Wulf wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Wulf scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wulf cracks Okunaba with a big elbow.
Wulf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okunaba keeps working.
Wulf working the ground and pound.
Okunaba taking punishment in the form of punches.
Okunaba manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wulf's best efforts.#T1#
Okunaba taking some punishment here, with Wulf in his half guard. #SUB2#
Okunaba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wulf pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wulf trying to control the action but Okunaba is working from the bottom.
Okunaba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Okunaba gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okunaba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wulf is one step ahead there.
Okunaba keeping moving, preventing Wulf from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Okunaba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wulf defends well.#SUB2#
Wulf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Okunaba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wulf has managed to get both his arms back between Okunaba's legs - danger averted.
Okunaba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##SUB2#
Okunaba is looking for a triangle but Wulf pushes his legs off easily.
Wulf pushing down on Okunaba's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Okunaba taking some punishment here, with Wulf in his half guard.
Wulf seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Okunaba works his way to full guard. Good work.
Okunaba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wulf's guard. #REVB#
Wulf lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
#SUB#
Wulf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okunaba defends well.
Wulf wants to sweep here but Okunaba controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Okunaba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3##SUB#
Wulf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okunaba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okunaba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
Okunaba stands up from Wulf's guard - Okunaba perhaps looking for a knockout.
A jab from Wulf finds it's way through Okunaba's defenses.
Okunaba misses the jab.
Wulf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Wulf misses its target.
Okunaba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wulf is looking to clinch but Okunaba is avoiding it.
Okunaba feints a jab promting Wulf to slip. Okunaba then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wulf slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Okunaba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T4##CL2#
Okunaba rushes Wulf and presses him up against the cage.
Okunaba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wulf's elbow.
Okunaba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wulf throws an elbow but it misses.
Okunaba lands with a left to the head.
Okunaba lands with a right to the head.
Okunaba misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wulf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okunaba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wulf backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okunaba.
Okunaba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okunaba pushes Wulf back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Okunaba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wulf backwards.
Wulf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wulf blocks a body shot from Okunaba.
Wulf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paavel Wulf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sisu Okunaba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Wulf fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sisu Okunaba.
I've got Okunaba winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sisu Okunaba!
A very excited looking Sisu Okunaba rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
AFC #21
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Okunaba with a hook.
Okunaba lands with a kick to the temple. Simeone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Simeone misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Okunaba finds it's way through Simeone's defenses.
Simeone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Okunaba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Simeone avoids the body shot from Okunaba.
Simeone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Simeone 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.
Nice straight punches there by Okunaba. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okunaba.
Good leg kick by Simeone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Okunaba misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okunaba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Simeone.
Simeone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Simeone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simeone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Okunaba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okunaba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simeone.
Okunaba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Okunaba throws a leg kick that misses.
Okunaba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okunaba throws a jab when Simeone was well out of range.#T1#
Simeone throws a looping overhand right but Okunaba ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Okunaba misses its intended target.
Simeone sizes up Okunaba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Simeone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Okunaba throws a nice looking combination but Simeone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Okunaba.
A big right from Okunaba misses.
Simeone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gilberto Simeone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simeone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okunaba throws out the jab.
Simeone flicks out a counter leg kick but Okunaba steps away.
Simeone moves out of range as Okunaba strikes.
Okunaba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okunaba misses with an uppercut
enabling Simeone to counter with a crisp jab.
Okunaba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simeone.
Decent striking displayed by Simeone there.
Okunaba fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okunaba throws a head kick but Simeone moves out of range.
Simeone ducks under a wild hook from Okunaba.
Simeone takes a swing at Okunaba's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Simeone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Simeone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Simeone.
Okunaba scores with a kick to the midsection.
Simeone has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Okunaba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Simeone lands a nice looking body kick.
Simeone throws a lazy right hand but Okunaba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simeone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Simeone finds it's target.
A big right from Okunaba misses.
Simeone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Simeone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okunaba shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Simeone lands a glancing blow to the side of Okunaba's head.
Okunaba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simeone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Simeone checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simeone! But no joy.
Simeone throws a lazy right hand but Okunaba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simeone walks into a left hand.
Okunaba ducks right into an uppercut from Simeone. #T3#
Simeone misses with a low kick.
Okunaba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Okunaba misses the body punch
and Okunaba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okunaba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Okunaba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Okunaba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okunaba blocks a head kick by Simeone.
Okunaba scores with a head kick. Simeone tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Some bone on bone action there as Okunaba checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Okunaba, right into the meat.
Okunaba misses with a wild body shot.
Simeone lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Simeone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okunaba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okunaba slips a jab from Simeone.
Simeone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okunaba.
Sisu Okunaba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simeone lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simeone looks for the body kick but Okunaba saw that one coming.
Simeone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Simeone misses.
A jab lands there for Simeone.
Simeone throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Simeone checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Simeone lands with a hook. Okunaba tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Simeone throws out a loose jab but Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okunaba misses with a hook. Simeone ducked under it nicely.
Okunaba throws a head kick that misses.
Simeone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okunaba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okunaba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Okunaba is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Okunaba pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Simeone back to the cage. Okunaba follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Simeone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okunaba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crunch! Simeone slams his shin into Okunaba's torso.
Simeone misses with a low kick.
Okunaba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Simeone misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simeone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okunaba takes a swing at Simeone's ribcage but misses.
Okunaba throws a body shot but no joy.
Okunaba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Sisu Okunaba will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Okunaba misses the jab.
Okunaba throws out a leg kick but Simeone moves out of range and Okunaba only half commits.
Okunaba looks to score with a jab to the body but Simeone is just out of range.
Simeone let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Okunaba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simeone.
Simeone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Simeone just misses with a punch to the body.
Simeone blocks a head kick by Okunaba.
Okunaba misses with an uppercut
and Simeone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Simeone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okunaba.
Simeone is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Simeone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Okunaba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simeone counters with a thumping low kick.
Sisu Okunaba is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simeone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Okunaba misses the jab.
Nice jab there from Simeone.
A jab from Okunaba misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okunaba misses with a hook.
Okunaba misses with a low kick. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Okunaba.
Okunaba looks to land a left hand but Simeone moved out of range nicely.
Simeone swings for the body but Okunaba moves out of range.
Okunaba darts in trying to clinch
and Simeone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okunaba misses with a shot to the body
letting Simeone counter with a right hand.
Simeone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okunaba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Simeone.
Okunaba scores with a jab to the head.
Simeone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Simeone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Okunaba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good exchange - Simeone coming out on top.
Okunaba misses with a hook.
A jab lands there for Okunaba.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simeone wants to land a leg kick but Okunaba is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Simeone blocks the low kick.
Simeone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
A low kick from Okunaba is predictable there
and Simeone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Okunaba throws a head kick but Simeone moves out of range.
Simeone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Simeone missing with a left hand there. Okunaba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simeone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okunaba moves away.
Simeone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Simeone just misses with a punch to the body.
Simeone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okunaba was well out of range. Poor timing from Simeone.
Okunaba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okunaba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Okunaba scores with a decent looking hook.
Simeone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Okunaba looks to score with a jab to the body but Simeone is just out of range.
Good shot there by Okunaba.
Simeone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Okunaba ducks right into an uppercut from Simeone.
Simeone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Okunaba's hands.
Okunaba sizes up Simeone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Simeone tests Okunaba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simeone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simeone misses the jab.
Okunaba looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Okunaba throws a hook but Simeone blocks it.
Simeone tests Okunaba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Okunaba checks a leg kick nicely.
Okunaba swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simeone counters with a straight right hand.
Okunaba misses with a two punch combination.
Simeone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okunaba.
Simeone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okunaba.
Simeone swings for the body but Okunaba moves out of range.
Okunaba avoids the body shot from Simeone.
Simeone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okunaba throws a right hand that misses
and Simeone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Okunaba drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simeone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Okunaba keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simeone's head.
Okunaba prevents Simeone from getting back to his feet.
Okunaba trying to control the position from guard on top but Simeone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simeone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Okunaba tries to free his leg and advance position but Simeone is retaining full guard.
Okunaba won't allow Simeone to get back to his feet.
Okunaba is stalling in the full guard.
Okunaba stops Simeone from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilberto Simeone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Simeone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Simeone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Simeone scores with a hook.
Simeone throws a leg kick but Okunaba checks it.
Okunaba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Simeone misses the shot to the body.
Simeone misses with a straight left.
Okunaba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simeone.
Okunaba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simeone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okunaba misses with a body shot.
Okunaba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Simeone.
Simeone misses with a looping right.
Okunaba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Simeone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Okunaba doesn't seem phased though.
Okunaba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simeone moves away.
Simeone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Simeone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okunaba manages to avoid it.
Simeone misses with a straight left.
Okunaba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Okunaba is looking to chop away at Simeone's legs.
Okunaba misses with a straight right.
Okunaba tries to clinch up.
Simeone misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okunaba.
Simeone tries to land a leg kick but Okunaba saw it coming and moves away.
Okunaba slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Simeone lunges at Okunaba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Okunaba's hand.
Simeone is looking to score with low kicks.
Okunaba misses with a double jab.
Okunaba needs to keep his hands up - Simeone had a free shot at his head there.
Okunaba darts in looking for a takedown but Simeone gets double underhooks and turns Okunaba into the cage.
Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simeone.
Simeone tried to score with a low kick but Okunaba checks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okunaba, as that shot connected.
Simeone stuns Okunaba with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Okunaba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simeone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okunaba misses with a shot to the body
and Simeone counters with a nice body kick.
Okunaba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simeone tries a head kick but it misses.
Simeone lands a head shot.
Simeone lands a nice shot to the body.
Simeone misses with a looping right.
Simeone scores with a sloppy right hand. Okunaba should have avoided that one.
Simeone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okunaba momentarily.
Okunaba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okunaba avoids the head kick by Simeone.
Okunaba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okunaba connects with a nice looking jab.
Simeone misses with a body kick.
Okunaba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simeone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okunaba to score with a decent uppercut.
Simeone connects with a leg kick. Okunaba looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Simeone clobbers Okunaba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Okunaba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simeone throws out the jab.
Okunaba is looking to counter punch.
Okunaba throws a looping overhand right but Simeone ducks down to avoid it.
Simeone connects with a single shot there.
Okunaba throws a chopping leg kick but Simeone manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Okunaba throws a lazy uppercut
and Simeone counters with a stiff right hand.
Okunaba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simeone.
Okunaba swings for the body but Simeone moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Okunaba.
A slow jab from Simeone misses its intended target.
Simeone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okunaba.
Okunaba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Simeone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okunaba lands a nice looking body shot.
Simeone throws a looping overhand right but Okunaba ducks down to avoid it.
Simeone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Simeone. #T4#
Okunaba with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okunaba checks the leg kick.
Simeone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Okunaba feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Simeone's calf.
Okunaba avoids the body shot from Simeone.
Okunaba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Simeone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okunaba.
Simeone throws a leg kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Okunaba checks a leg kick.
Simeone throws the left hand but Okunaba avoids the punch easily.
Okunaba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Okunaba shoots for a takedown but Simeone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simeone just misses with a punch to the body.
Simeone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okunaba momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Simeone.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Simeone blocks the low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gilberto Simeone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simeone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilberto Simeone!
A very excited looking Gilberto Simeone rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
AFC #18
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Smiles gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Okunaba breaks from the clinch.
Smiles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okunaba.
Smiles is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Okunaba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Smiles moves into the clinch.#BC#
Okunaba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smiles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Okunaba lands a slapping body shot.
Okunaba works Smiles's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Smiles.#TD#
Okunaba shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smiles's guard.
Okunaba postures up in Smiles's guard and throws a big left but Smiles blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smiles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Okunaba trying to control but Smiles is working from the bottom.
Smiles is looking to stand up but Okunaba isn't so interested in that idea.
Okunaba trying to control the position from guard on top but Smiles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Smiles has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Okunaba off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Smiles moves away from the strike by Okunaba.
Smiles steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Okunaba.
Smiles checks a leg kick.
Smiles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Okunaba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Okunaba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Okunaba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sisu Okunaba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smiles tries to clinch up.
Smiles slips a straight right by Okunaba.
Smiles tries to clinch but Okunaba moves out of range.
Smiles takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Smiles has Okunaba up against the cage in a clinch.
Smiles is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Okunaba working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Okunaba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick lands from Okunaba. #CL2#
Smiles closes the distance and clinches.
Okunaba throws a punch but it's blocked by Smiles.
Smiles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Okunaba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smiles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Okunaba managing to block the knees to the body from Smiles.
#T2#
Smiles missing with knees to the body.
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!
Smiles landing knees to the body.
Smiles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Okunaba is defending well for now.
Okunaba is trying to break the clinch but Smiles has him pressed against the cage.
Okunaba is trying to break the clinch but Smiles has him pressed against the cage.
Smiles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okunaba.
Our sources have told us that Okunaba has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Smiles lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Okunaba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smiles looking to stall.
#BC#
Okunaba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okunaba fails with a takedown attempt.
Okunaba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okunaba throws a sloppy head kick and Smiles moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Smiles fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okunaba, pushing him back against the cage.
Okunaba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Okunaba avoiding damage as Smiles throws knees to the body.
Smiles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Okunaba blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Smiles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okunaba.
Smiles tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Okunaba manages to break the clinch.
Smiles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Okunaba works Smiles's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Smiles clinches up with Okunaba and pushes him back against the cage.
Okunaba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Okunaba working hard to break the clinch.
Okunaba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smiles is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smiles tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smiles trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Okunaba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smiles is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Okunaba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smiles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okunaba swats away the attempt to clinch by Smiles.
Okunaba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4##CL2#
Smiles closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Okunaba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okunaba keeps the fight on the outside.
Smiles tries to clinch up but Okunaba circles away and keeps his distance.
Smiles tries to clinch but Okunaba is having none of it.
Okunaba throws a shot from downtown. Smiles moves away and avoids it.
Okunaba shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smiles eats them both and turns towards Okunaba to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smiles is looking to clinch but Okunaba is avoiding it.
Okunaba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smiles was well out of range. Poor timing from Okunaba.
Okunaba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smiles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Smiles rushes Okunaba and presses him up against the cage.
Smiles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okunaba.
Okunaba tries to circle away but Smiles has him pinned against the cage.
Okunaba lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smiles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Okunaba is defending well for now.
Okunaba is looking to break free of the clinch but Smiles has double underhooks. #BC#
Okunaba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Okunaba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smiles throws a hook but Okunaba blocks it.
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 Sisu Okunaba 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.
#R2##CL2#
Smiles has Okunaba up against the cage in a clinch.
Okunaba takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch on the inside from Okunaba fails to land.
Okunaba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Okunaba has Smiles pressed against the cage.
Smiles misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Okunaba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smiles tries to clinch but Okunaba moves out of range.
Okunaba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smiles is looking to clinch but Okunaba is avoiding it.
Okunaba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smiles is looking to clinch.
Okunaba swats away the attempt to clinch by Smiles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Smiles gets a clinch.
Okunaba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smiles tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smiles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Okunaba avoids it.
Okunaba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Smiles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Okunaba avoids it.
Okunaba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smiles digs a right hand underneath Okunaba's ribcage. Okunaba let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Okunaba blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Smiles fails to land.
Smiles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Okunaba blocks it with crossed arms.
Okunaba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smiles trying to land knees to the body.
Okunaba is trying to break the clinch but Smiles has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Okunaba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smiles moves in looking to clinch but Okunaba pushes him off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Okunaba throws a series of punches but Smiles avoids them all with ease.
Okunaba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smiles moves away from the strike by Okunaba.
Smiles fails in his attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okunaba.
Okunaba misses with a head kick.
Okunaba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Okunaba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Smiles clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Okunaba breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Okunaba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smiles on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okunaba looks to throw the jab but Smiles is out of range.
Smiles drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Okunaba throws a hook but Smiles blocks it.
Smiles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Okunaba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smiles tries to clinch but Okunaba is having none of it.
Okunaba jabs at Smiles's body.
A jab from Okunaba finds it's way through Smiles's defenses.
Smiles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Okunaba throws a body kick that misses.
Smiles gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Smiles has managed to clinch.
Smiles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Okunaba is defending well for now.
Smiles landing knees to the head.
Smiles landing knees to the body.
Big J Smiles seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smiles tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smiles trying to land knees to the body.
Smiles tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Okunaba managing to block the knees to the body from Smiles.
Okunaba is trying to break the clinch but Smiles has him pressed against the cage.
Smiles crunches a lovely knee into Okunaba's ribcage.#BC#
Okunaba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Big J Smiles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okunaba throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Smiles instigates a clinch.
Smiles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smiles misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Okunaba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Smiles instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Smiles.
#BC#
Okunaba breaks the clinch.
Okunaba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Okunaba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okunaba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smiles wants to counter the offense by Okunaba and move into the clinch position.
Okunaba looks to throw the jab but Smiles is out of range.
Okunaba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Okunaba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smiles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okunaba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T4#
Okunaba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Okunaba lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smiles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smiles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters circling - Okunaba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okunaba digs a good hook to Smiles's body.
Smiles moves in looking to clinch but Okunaba pushes him off.
Okunaba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Okunaba connects with a leg kick. Smiles looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Okunaba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smiles moves away.
Smiles looks to score with a jab to the body but Okunaba is just out of range.
Okunaba scores with the left hand. Smiles knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Smiles gets a clinch.
Smiles tries to throw a body punch but Okunaba avoids it by throwing Smiles back against the cage.
Okunaba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smiles has him pressed against the cage.
Okunaba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smiles tries to land knees in the clinch but Okunaba avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Okunaba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okunaba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Smiles rushes Okunaba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Okunaba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sisu Okunaba 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!
#R3#
Good exchange - Okunaba coming out on top.
Okunaba throws a head kick but Smiles moves out of range.
Smiles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okunaba fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Okunaba misses.
Smiles wants to counter with a clinch but Okunaba pushes him away.
Smiles moves in looking to clinch but Okunaba pushes him off.
It looked like Okunaba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okunaba throws a jab but it's blocked by Smiles. #CL2#
Smiles clinches up against the cage.
Smiles misses with a knee to the head.
Smiles with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smiles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Okunaba avoids it.
Okunaba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiless head. #ROC#
Smiles is rocked!#BC#
Okunaba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smiles is still on wobbly legs! Can Okunaba finish him?
Smiles bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Okunaba comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Smiles falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Smiles was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sisu Okunaba!
Sisu Okunaba managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Dr. Dogood (160 quality for $135), into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Okunaba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Okunaba clobbers Gomi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Okunaba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gomi backwards.
Okunaba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gomi pushes off an throws an elbow but Okunaba leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gomi misses with an elbow strike.
Okunaba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okunaba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gomi backwards.
Okunaba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okunaba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Okunaba.
Okunaba managing to block the knees to the body from Gomi.
Okunaba pushes Gomi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okunaba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okunaba gets through Gomi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Gomi is rocked!
Okunaba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gomi is still on wobbly legs! Can Okunaba finish him?
Okunaba throws a head punch that misses.
Okunaba swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomi uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gomi throws an elbow but misses.
Gomi blocks an uppercut.
Gomi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okunaba misses with the head strike.
Okunaba misses with some punches.
Okunaba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gomi seems to have recovered his senses.
Okunaba lands an uppercut.
Okunaba throws a big uppercut that drops Gomi! More strikes from Okunaba and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gomi lies dazed against the cage as Okunaba celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sisu Okunaba!
During a confident post fight interview, Sisu Okunaba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MMMA Yaj Vs Madness 4
Date: Aug 01, 2018 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Okunaba.
Declan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Okunaba if he has to take too many more of those.
Okunaba throws a looping overhand right but Declan ducks down to avoid it.
Okunaba with a nice cross.
Declan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Declan.
Okunaba lands a jab.
Declan keeps the fight on the outside.
Okunaba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Okunaba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okunaba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Declan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Okunaba scrambles back to his feet.
Declan looks to land a body kick but Okunaba moved away.
Jab from Okunaba.
Declan throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okunaba was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Okunaba is just out of range.
Okunaba slips under a jab.
Declan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Okunaba checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Declan moves out of range as Okunaba strikes.
Declan throws the left hand but Okunaba avoids the punch easily.
Okunaba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sisu Okunaba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Okunaba blocks the body kick.
Declan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Declan looks to land a left hand but Okunaba moved out of range nicely.
Okunaba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Declan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Declan thinks about the counter body kick.
Okunaba misses with a looping left.
Declan avoids the head kick by Okunaba.
Declan throws a nice looking combination but Okunaba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A cross from Okunaba lands.#CL#
Declan gets tackled into the cage by Okunaba. Okunaba maintains the clinch.
Okunaba misses with a punch on the inside.
Okunaba throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Okunaba's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okunaba.
Okunaba lands a shoulder strike.
Okunaba scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okunaba scores with a shot to the side of Declan's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Declan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Okunaba blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Declan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Okunaba throws a head kick but Declan moves out of range.
Okunaba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Declan misses with a hook.#T2#
Declan lands with a slapping head kick.
Okunaba throws a big shot that misses.
Declan misses with a wild body shot.
Declan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Declan misses with a low kick.
Declan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Okunaba's hands.
Declan takes a swing at Okunaba's ribcage but misses.
Okunaba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Okunaba closes the distance and pushes Declan back into the cage.
Okunaba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Declan looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Declan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Okunaba is just out of range.
Declan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Okunaba throws the left hand but Declan avoids the punch easily.
Okunaba backing away here, and Declan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Okunaba tries to clinch up.
Okunaba throws a hook but Declan avoids it easily.
Okunaba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Declan on the side of the head.
Okunaba slips under a jab from Declan.
Okunaba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Okunaba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Declan throws out the jab. #T3#
Declan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okunaba.
Okunaba misses with a looping right.
Declan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okunaba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Declan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Declan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Okunaba under the eye.
Okunaba throws a hook but Declan blocks it.
Declan moves away from the strike by Okunaba.
Declan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okunaba.
Okunaba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Declan scores with a jab.
Okunaba misses with a straight right.
A bone on bone clash there as Okunaba blocks the leg kick.
#CL#
Okunaba has Declan up against the cage in a clinch.
Okunaba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Declan throws an elbow but it misses.
Declan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Declan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okunaba tries to clinch up but Declan circles away and keeps his distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okunaba lands a high kick!
#T4#
Declan throws a leg kick but Okunaba sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Okunaba on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Declan swats away the attempt to clinch by Okunaba.
Okunaba doesn't manage to clinch there - Declan circles away.
Declan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Okunaba misses with an uppercut. Declan saw that one coming.
Okunaba tries to close the distance and clinch but Declan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Declan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Declan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Declan defending well as Okunaba loads up on a big left hand.
Okunaba scores with a head kick.
Okunaba tries a head kick but it misses.
Declan cracks Okunaba with a good jab.
Okunaba moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okunaba tries to clinch but Declan is having none of it.
Okunaba connects with a right hand. Declan shakes it off.
Okunaba misses with a straight left.
Declan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Okunaba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Declan. Declan obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Goban Declan 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.
#R2#
Okunaba connects with a right hand. Declan shakes it off.
Okunaba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Declan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Okunaba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Declan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okunaba.
Okunaba misses with an uppercut. Declan saw that one coming.#CL#
Okunaba instigates a clinch.
Declan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Okunaba's defenses.
Okunaba blocks an elbow strike.
Declan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Declan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Declan.
Sisu Okunaba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Declan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okunaba throws a punch but it's blocked by Declan.
Okunaba misses with a punch on the inside.
Okunaba blocks a body shot from Declan.
Declan misses with a punch to the body.
Okunaba misses with a punch on the inside.
Declan struggles to land a body shot inside as Okunaba controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Okunaba.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okunaba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Declan blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Declan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Declan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Okunaba prevents a body shot from Declan.
Declan digs a right hand into Okunaba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okunaba's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okunaba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Declan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Okunaba takes a shot to the head.
Okunaba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okunaba misses with the head strike.
Declan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okunaba blocks an elbow strike.
Declan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Declan throws a head punch that misses.
Okunaba working aggressively here.
Okunaba throws a punch but it's blocked by Declan.
A body shot lands from Declan.
Okunaba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Declan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Declan. #BC2#
Declan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goban Declan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okunaba throws a shot from downtown. Declan moves away and avoids it.#T2#
A big right from Declan misses.
Declan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okunaba avoids a kick to the body.
Okunaba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okunaba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Okunaba misses with a looping left.
Declan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Declan lands with a hook. Okunaba tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Declan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okunaba.
Okunaba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Declan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okunaba ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
Okunaba walks into a stiff left hand from Declan.
Declan throws a front kick aimed at Okunaba's knee but Okunaba avoids it well.
Declan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Okunaba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Declan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Declan swings for the body but Okunaba moves out of range.
Okunaba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Declan.
Okunaba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Declan on the side of the head.
Declan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Declan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Declan thuds his shin into the meat of Okunaba's side.
Okunaba lands with a hook. Declan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Okunaba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okunaba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okunaba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crunch! Declan slams his shin into Okunaba's torso.
Okunaba throws the kick towards the body but Declan avoids it.
A jab from Declan misses.
Declan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okunaba throws a jab but it's blocked by Declan.
Declan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okunaba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Declan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Okunaba does it's job there.
Okunaba misses with a straight right.
Okunaba checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Declan lands the left hand.
Okunaba throws a head kick that misses
and Declan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Declan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Declan looks for the body kick but Okunaba saw that one coming.
Okunaba tries to clinch up
and Okunaba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Declan misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Okunaba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okunaba is looking to clinch but Declan is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Declan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Okunaba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Declan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Okunaba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Declan.
Okunaba tries a head kick but it misses.
Declan throws a leg kick which misses Okunaba's front leg but catches the back leg as Okunaba tries to avoid it.
Declan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Declan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okunaba.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Declan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okunaba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Declan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Declan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okunaba moves away.
Declan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okunaba throwing a counter right hand but Declan manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goban Declan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Declan slips a straight right by Okunaba.
Okunaba blocks the body kick.
Okunaba tries a head kick but it misses.
Okunaba throws an off balance right hand
and Okunaba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Declan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Okunaba finds it's target.
Okunaba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Declan works the jab nicely.
Okunaba throws an overhand right that lands on Declan's shoulder, as Declan tries to avoid the shot.
Declan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Okunaba misses with a looping right.
Declan blocks a jab.
Okunaba slips a jab from Declan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Declan. That's going to slow Okunaba down.
Declan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Declan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Declan looks to land a right hand but Okunaba moved out of range.
Okunaba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Declan throws a low kick, looking for Okunaba's leg but Okunaba calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Declan tries to work over Okunaba's front leg with a kick but Okunaba checks it.
Declan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Declan swings for the body but Okunaba moves out of range.
Declan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Okunaba counters with a nice uppercut.
Declan misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Declan misses the target.
Declan misses with a hook.#CL#
Declan gets tackled into the cage by Okunaba. Okunaba maintains the clinch.
Okunaba swings wildly with an uppercut but Declan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okunaba working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Declan.
A shot in the inside from Declan.
A nice left hand lands by Declan.
Declan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Okunaba.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Okunaba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Declan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okunaba throws a punch but it's blocked by Declan.
Declan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sisu Okunaba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Okunaba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Declan backwards.
Declan throws an elbow that misses.
Okunaba has a couple of punches blocked by Declan.
Declan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okunaba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Declan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Declan throws an elbow that misses.
Declan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okunaba lands a nice uppercut.
Declan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okunaba misses with a punch on the inside.
Okunaba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Declan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Declan.
Okunaba working aggressively here.
Okunaba throws a punch but it's blocked by Declan.
Okunaba dodges an elbow strike from Declan.
Declan blocking some punches.
Declan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Declan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Okunaba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Declan backwards.
Declan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Declan blocking some punches.
Okunaba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okunaba blocks a body shot from Declan.
Okunaba misses with the head strike.
Okunaba prevents a body shot from Declan.
Declan misses with an elbow over the top.
Declan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Okunaba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goban Declan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Declan blocks a body shot from Okunaba.
Declan blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okunaba.
Declan lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Declan.
Okunaba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Declan blocking some punches.
#T4#
Okunaba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okunaba tries to throw a body punch but Declan avoids it by throwing Okunaba back against the cage.
Declan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okunaba lands with a right to the head.
Okunaba swings wildly with an uppercut but Declan uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Declan blocking some punches.
Okunaba working aggressively here.
Okunaba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Declan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okunaba throws a punch but it's blocked by Declan.
Okunaba swings wildly with an uppercut but Declan uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Goban Declan.
I've got Declan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goban Declan!
Goban Declan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
MMMA 85 McKane Vs Van Gaal
Date: Jul 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Okunaba throws a hook but Lobo avoids it easily.
Lobo tried to score with a low kick but Okunaba checks it.#CL#
Okunaba has Lobo up against the cage in a clinch.
Lobo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lobo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
Okunaba lands a nice uppercut.
Okunaba working aggressively here.
Okunaba misses with a punch on the inside.
Okunaba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lobo is trying to pull guard but Okunaba turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Okunaba fails to land.
Lobo working aggressively here.
Okunaba has a couple of punches blocked by Lobo.
Lobo tries to pull guard but Okunaba forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Lobo drags the fight down to the ground.
Okunaba is looking to work some ground and pound but Lobo has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lobo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Okunaba should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lobo has tightened it up now! Okunaba should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Antonio Lobo!
Antonio Lobo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
MMMA 82 Qasi Vs McKane
Date: Jun 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Okunaba shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Okunaba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Okunaba fails to land the takedown.
Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Okunaba fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sisu Okunaba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by Silva.
Silva walks into a left hand.
Silva slaps away a takedown attempt from Okunaba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Okunaba checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Okunaba avoids it.
Okunaba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silva.#TD#
Okunaba closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Okunaba trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. #T1#
Silva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Okunaba is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Okunaba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Okunaba.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Okunaba has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Okunaba is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silva has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Okunaba looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
#SUB#
Okunaba isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Silva stacks Okunaba on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Silva!#T2#
Silva staying calm.
Okunaba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Okunaba is looking for a sweep.
Okunaba can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Okunaba tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Okunaba struggling a bit here.#T3#
Okunaba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Okunaba is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Silva is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva moves to the back.
I really don't envy Okunaba right now.
Okunaba is working hard here to advance position.
My spies in The Takeover inform me that Silva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Okunaba trying to control the action but Silva just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
Silva slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okunaba wants to escape the position.
Silva controls the action.
Okunaba looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Silva keeps control of the position easily here as Okunaba tries to buck him off.
Let's hope that Silva has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okunaba trying to control but not successfully.
Okunaba tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Starling Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Okunaba scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Silva defending against the ground and pound.
Silva dodges the ground and pound from Okunaba.
Okunaba lands a decent elbow from side control.
Okunaba creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Silva sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Okunaba misses with the ground and pound.
Okunaba creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Silva sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Okunaba are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Okunaba lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva tries to bench press Okunaba off him but Okunaba keeps the position.
Okunaba throws an elbow but Silva slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Okunaba working the strikes but Silva uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Okunaba trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Okunaba working for submissions but it's allowed Silva to get to half guard.
Silva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Okunaba tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva stalling.
Starling Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Okunaba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Okunaba looking for submissions off his back.
Silva controlling the action here.#SUB#
Okunaba has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Silva escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Silva!
Okunaba wants to control but Silva postures up.#T3#
Silva content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Okunaba is looking for a sweep.
Okunaba is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva off and has taken his back!
Okunaba punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB#
Okunaba is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Okunaba misses with a punch to the head. #SUB#
Okunaba is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Silva is defending well though. Okunaba let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Silva defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Okunaba's arms. #T4#
Okunaba throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Silva tries to roll but Okunaba sticks to his back.
Okunaba throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Okunaba misses with punches from the back.
Okunaba thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Silva is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Okunaba off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Silva can't escape the position.
Silva turns into Okunaba and is now in his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Okunaba has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Okunaba working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Okunaba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisu Okunaba dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Okunaba throws a head kick that misses.
Silva scores with a head kick.
Okunaba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Okunaba off to one side.
Okunaba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Okunaba fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silva sprawls well initially but Okunaba persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Okunaba is just content to waste time from the top position. Silva takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Okunaba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okunaba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okunaba wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
Silva trying to survive by controlling the hands. #T1##SUB#
Silva showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Okunaba working for the choke.
Okunaba struggling to land strikes to the head as Silva covers up.
Okunaba is not going to allow Silva to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Okunaba working for a choke but Silva reverses nicely into Okunaba 's guard.
Silva is stalling in the full guard. #T2##SUB#
Okunaba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Okunaba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Okunaba working for submissions but it's allowed Silva to get to half guard.
Okunaba is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Silva is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Okunaba is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Okunaba tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Okunaba wants to get back to full guard but Silva has passed into side control.
Silva just content to control the position.
Okunaba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Okunaba gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Okunaba actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Silva is pressing down on Okunaba's thigh, looking to free his foot. Okunaba is holding on for now.
Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Okunaba trying to get back to full guard but Silva takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Okunaba wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Silva has the hooks in. Okunaba is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Okunaba tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva controlling his opponent.
Silva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Okunaba really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Starling Silva.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Starling Silva!
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Event:
MMMA Fright Night 5
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Hanson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hanson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hanson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Okunaba scores with a jab.
Hanson takes one on the button.
Hanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okunaba.
A left lands for Okunaba.
A big left from Okunaba misses.
Hanson is looking to chop away at Okunaba's legs.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikkard Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okunaba lands with a cross.
Hanson looks to land a right hand but Okunaba moved out of range.
Hanson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Okunaba scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okunaba connects with a high kick.
Hanson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Okunaba throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hanson is defended easily by Okunaba.#T1#
Okunaba moves away from the strike by Hanson.
Okunaba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Okunaba misses with a looping right.
Hanson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Okunaba throws a sloppy head kick and Hanson moves out of range easily.
Okunaba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanson.
Okunaba lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hanson misses with a head kick.
Okunaba throws a nice head kick!
Hanson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick from Okunaba lands but Hanson takes it in his stride.
No luck for Hanson with that takedown attempt.
Sisu Okunaba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanson throws an overhand right that lands on Okunaba's shoulder, as Okunaba tries to avoid the shot.
Okunaba goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hanson takes one to the side of the head.
Okunaba scores with a nice head shot.
Hanson lands with a straight right. Okunaba didn't see that one coming.
Okunaba throws a jab when Hanson was well out of range.#T2#
Hanson looks to land a left hand but Okunaba moved out of range nicely.
Hanson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Okunaba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okunaba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Okunaba sprawls well. Okunaba wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hanson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hanson missing with a left hand there. Okunaba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okunaba is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hanson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Okunaba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanson.
Hanson misses with a series of wild punches.
Hanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okunaba throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Hanson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okunaba connects with a crisp jab.
Okunaba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Okunaba scores with a nice strike.
Okunaba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okunaba scores with a nice strike.
Hanson misses with a straight left.
Okunaba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Okunaba cracks Hanson with a good jab.
Hanson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Okunaba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Okunaba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanson misses with a hook. Okunaba ducked under it nicely.
Hanson throws a series of strikes that have Okunaba backpedaling.
Hanson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Okunaba's waist but Okunaba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanson off to one side.
Okunaba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hanson.
Okunaba avoids the body shot from Hanson.
A jab from Okunaba misses.
Okunaba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Okunaba connects with the punch.
A jab from Okunaba finds it's way through Hanson's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okunaba lands a glancing blow to the side of Hanson's head.
Okunaba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Okunaba bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hanson's head.#TD#
Hanson gets the takedown into side control.
Okunaba can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been informed that Okunaba has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Hanson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Hanson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Okunaba is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanson is looking to take a break and control but Okunaba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hanson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanson working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisu Okunaba dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hanson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Okunaba finds it's way round the side to connect with Hanson's head.
Okunaba cracks a nice hook into Hanson's ribs.
Hanson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hanson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hanson shoots in and drives through. Okunaba sprawls well.
It seemed like Okunaba was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okunaba blocks a jab.
Okunaba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hanson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hanson avoids the head kick by Okunaba.
Sisu Okunaba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okunaba throws a head kick that misses.
Okunaba misses with a head kick.
Okunaba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Okunaba. No joy for Hanson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikkard Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt - Okunaba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hanson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Okunaba swivels and escapes.
Hanson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Okunaba defends well and Hanson ends up having to push Okunaba into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hanson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okunaba connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hanson scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okunaba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanson.
Okunaba cracks Hanson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Okunaba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Okunaba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Okunaba lands with a right hand.
Okunaba throws a head kick that half lands.
Okunaba scores with a nice head shot.
Hanson swings for the body but Okunaba moves out of range.
Hanson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hanson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Okunaba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hanson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hanson looks to land a right hand but Okunaba moved out of range.
Hanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okunaba manages to avoid it.
Hanson wants to clinch up but Okunaba keeps it at a distance.
Okunaba with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Okunaba lands with a right hand.
A cross from Okunaba lands.
Hanson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Okunaba scores with a head kick. Hanson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC2#
Hanson is rocked!
A jab from Hanson misses.
Oh Hanson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Okunaba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okunaba slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hanson shoots in looking for a takedown. Okunaba tries to sprawl out of it but Hanson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Okunaba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Okunaba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hanson is looking to score with low kicks.
Hanson seems to have got his legs back now.
Okunaba lands with an overhand left.
Hanson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hanson blocks a head kick by Okunaba.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanson. Okunaba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okunaba might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Good standup being displayed there by Okunaba as he connects with a hook.
Okunaba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanson.
Okunaba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okunaba throws out the jab.
Okunaba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Okunaba misses.
Hanson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T3#
Okunaba looks to land a body kick but Hanson moved away.
Hanson is looking to counter punch.
Hanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Hanson.
Decent striking displayed by Okunaba there.
Okunaba scores with a head kick. Hanson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Okunaba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hanson. Hanson obviously looking to wear him down.
Okunaba walks into a stiff left hand from Hanson.
Hanson throws a hook but Okunaba blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Okunaba misses the target. #TD#
Hanson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Okunaba's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Okunaba defending well though.
Hanson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Okunaba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okunaba is looking for a sweep. Hanson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Okunaba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB#
Hanson seems to be looking for submissions.
Hanson trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Hanson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Okunaba reverses the position - he's now on top in Hanson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisu Okunaba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Okunaba throws a sloppy head kick and Hanson moves out of range easily.
Okunaba scores with a punch to the head.
Okunaba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hanson scores with a nice strike.
Hanson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Okunaba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Okunaba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hanson blocks a head kick by Okunaba.
Hanson tries for a takedown but Okunaba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Okunaba throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hanson.#TD#
Hanson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Okunaba!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okunaba is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Hanson are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1##SUB#
Hanson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Okunaba has escaped the position, nice work there.
Okunaba on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hanson wants to control for a moment but Okunaba uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Rikkard Hanson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Okunaba is looking for a sweep. Hanson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Okunaba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hanson is trying to control. Okunaba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hanson blocks the strikes from Okunaba.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Okunaba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hanson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Okunaba has managed to free his arm - good work.
Okunaba is looking to improve his position.
Okunaba is looking to control Hanson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Okunaba avoid being mounted?
Rikkard Hanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okunaba tries to kick Hanson off but Hanson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Hanson is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Okunaba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hanson. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hanson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Okunaba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Okunaba connects with a crisp jab.
Hanson blocks a head kick by Okunaba.
Okunaba lands a head shot.
A lazy left from Okunaba finds it's target.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Okunaba but Okunaba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Okunaba throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Hanson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanson cracks Okunaba with a big right hand but Okunaba just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Okunaba is trying to buck Hanson off.
Okunaba gets back to half guard.
Hanson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Okunaba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hanson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hanson's back!
Okunaba controlling from the back.
Hanson wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Will Okunaba go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that's the end of the fight!
Sisu Okunaba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Okunaba winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sisu Okunaba!
Sisu Okunaba spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
MMMA 72 Take vs Nomo
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Okunaba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
A left lands for Okunaba.
Okunaba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Okunaba scores with a nice strike.
Okunaba lands a jab.
Okunaba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Okunaba shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Harris is trying to defend but Okunaba finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Okunaba is keen to just control but Harris is a slippery customer.
Harris is trying to maintain the position but Okunaba is very close to passing his half guard.
Okunaba wants to free his trapped foot but Harris is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Okunaba tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Harris. #T1#
Harris wants to control but Okunaba is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Okunaba is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Okunaba seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Harris ducks right into an uppercut from Okunaba.
Bastien Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okunaba scores with a jab.
Harris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Okunaba throws a hook but Harris blocks it.
Okunaba's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Okunaba duly obliges.
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target. #TD#
Harris gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Okunaba to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
Harris has his hands on Okunaba's head, controlling the position.
Okunaba has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Harris is proving hard to escape from.
Okunaba trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Okunaba looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Okunaba tries to stand but Harris is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Okunaba slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Okunaba has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Harris is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harris slips a jab and a cross from Okunaba.
Okunaba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris jabs Okunaba right on the nose. Okunaba blinks but takes it well.
Okunaba cracks Harris with an open hand slap.
Harris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harris wants it to stay on the feet.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Okunaba looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Harris tries to clinch up but Okunaba circles away and keeps his distance.
Harris defending well as Okunaba loads up on a big left hand.
Okunaba lands a jab to the nose.
Okunaba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Harris takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Harris is looking to clinch.
Bastien Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okunaba looks to land a left hand but Harris moved out of range nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okunaba misses with a head kick.
Okunaba slips under a jab from Harris.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Okunaba circles away.
Harris wants to clinch.
Harris lands a jab.
It looks like Okunaba has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Harris tries to clinch but Okunaba is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisu Okunaba dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Okunaba misses with a looping left.
Sisu Okunaba is winning the standup battle so far.
Harris misses with a looping right.
Harris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okunaba.
Okunaba is looking to counter punch.
Harris scores with a nice head shot.
A left lands for Okunaba.
Okunaba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okunaba moves away.
It appears Okunaba was looking to counter with a kick there.
Okunaba scores with a push kick.
Okunaba ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Okunaba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Harris lands with a cross.
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okunaba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
Jab by Okunaba.
Harris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okunaba throws a big shot that misses.
Harris throws the left hand but Okunaba avoids the punch easily.
Okunaba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okunaba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okunaba cracks Harris with a good jab.#T1#
Harris misses with a looping right.
Okunaba lands with a right hand.
Harris is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Okunaba misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Harris tries to clinch up but Okunaba circles away and keeps his distance.
Okunaba misses with the combination.
Harris uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Okunaba has time to react.
Nice cross by Harris.
Okunaba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Okunaba.
Jab, jab by Okunaba - just one landing.
Harris swings for the body but Okunaba moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okunaba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Okunaba.
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!
Harris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okunaba.
Okunaba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Okunaba has managed to clinch.
Harris stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Okunaba breaks the clinch.
Okunaba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Harris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Okunaba swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
Harris moves in looking to clinch but Okunaba pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Okunaba misses the target.
Okunaba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Okunaba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for Okunaba.#T3#
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but Okunaba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Okunaba.
Harris staying out of range there.
Okunaba looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
Harris feints the counter takedown.
Okunaba is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Harris cracks Okunaba with an open hand slap.
Harris lands a nice looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Okunaba.
Harris throws out a counter right but Okunaba avoids it with no problem.
Okunaba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Okunaba lands with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Okunaba.
Okunaba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harris at a distance.
Harris walks into a left 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!#CL2#
Harris closes the distance and pushes Okunaba back into the cage.
Okunaba tries to break free but Harris pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Okunaba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Nice jab there from Harris.
Okunaba misses with a straight left.
Harris lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Harris avoids the head kick by Okunaba.
Okunaba lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Okunaba misses the jab.
Harris moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Harris scores with a jab.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okunaba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okunaba connects with a high kick.
Okunaba moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Okunaba throws a lazy right hand but Harris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okunaba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Harris gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Harris clinches up with Okunaba and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Okunaba takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sisu Okunaba dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Harris is looking to clinch but Okunaba is avoiding it.
Okunaba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Harris instigates a clinch.
Okunaba is trying to break the clinch but Harris is controlling him.
Okunaba stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Harris to work.
Okunaba working hard to break the clinch.
Harris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Okunaba swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Okunaba.
Harris slips a jab and a cross from Okunaba.
Harris motions for Okunaba to come forward. Harris throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okunaba throws a big counter combination but Harris scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Okunaba throws a hook but Harris blocks it.
Harris walks into a stiff left hand from Okunaba.#CL2#
Harris pushes Okunaba up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Okunaba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Okunaba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Okunaba tries to circle away but Harris has him pinned against the cage.
Okunaba taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Okunaba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harris tries to clinch there but Okunaba circles away.
Okunaba misses with a straight left.
Harris scores with a hook.
Okunaba swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
Harris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harris throws a right and a left that Okunaba avoids nicely.
Okunaba throws the left hand but Harris avoids the punch easily.
Harris takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Okunaba misses.
Harris throws out a powerful jab.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Bastien Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Okunaba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harris moves away from the strike by Okunaba.
Okunaba slips a straight right by Harris.
Okunaba lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Okunaba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harris tries to counter with a clinch but Okunaba shakes him off and moves away.
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Okunaba's shoulder, as Okunaba tries to avoid the shot.
Okunaba misses with a straight left.
Okunaba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okunaba dips to his left and cracks Harris with an uppercut!
Okunaba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okunaba loads up on a big right hand but Harris slips the punch.
Harris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Okunaba finds it's way round the side to connect with Harris's head.
Harris wants to clinch up but Okunaba keeps it at a distance.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Okunaba circles away.
Okunaba lands with a straight right. Harris didn't see that one coming.
Okunaba throws out a loose jab but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Harris misses with a double jab.
Okunaba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
Harris throws a lazy uppercut
and Okunaba counters with a straight right hand.
Okunaba misses with a looping left.
Okunaba needs to keep his hands up - Harris had a free shot at his head there.
Harris cracks Okunaba with a good jab.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
Okunaba jabs at Harris's body.
Harris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Okunaba stalks Harris and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Harris's face. Harris staggers backwards, shaken.
Harris misses with a leg kick.
Okunaba lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okunaba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Harris is predictable there
letting Okunaba counter with a right hand. #TD#
Okunaba looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T4#
Harris controls Okunaba momentarily but Okunaba frees himself.
Harris being controlled here, momentarily. #SU#
Harris is working an open guard so Okunaba takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Okunaba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Sisu Okunaba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Okunaba misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sisu Okunaba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Okunaba, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sisu Okunaba!
A less than humble Sisu Okunaba misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Bastien Harris was interviewed post fight and said 'After this loss i think i will go home and hang myself now , goodbye'.
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Event:
SP-ICON:Hound V.S. Nikki
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Pencil gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Okunaba.
Okunaba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Okunaba takes the fight into the clinch.
Pencil lands a right hand.
Okunaba misses with some punches.
Pencil is trying to break the clinch but Okunaba has him pressed against the cage.
Pencil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pencil lands a hook that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Pencil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pencil with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okunaba slips under a jab from Pencil.
Okunaba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Pencil tries to counter it with a takedown but Okunaba pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
A combination from Pencil does no damage.
Okunaba connects with a looping right hand.
Wooden Pencil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okunaba misses with a wild combination.
Okunaba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pencil unleashes a big counter combination but Okunaba bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pencil on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#TD#
Okunaba drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pencil can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Okunaba controls the pace.#T2#
Okunaba trying to control but Pencil is working from the bottom.
Okunaba tries to free his leg and advance position but Pencil is retaining full guard.
Okunaba is working hard here to advance position.
Okunaba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pencil is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3##SUB#
Okunaba has gone for a leg lock! Pencil slips out almost immediately though and dives into Okunaba's guard.#REVB#
Okunaba looking for a sweep. Not yet Okunaba, not yet. #SUB#
Okunaba working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pencil has passed into half guard!
#T4#
Okunaba is concentrating on defense, preventing Pencil from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Pencil stands up out of the half guard.
Pencil feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Okunaba's calf.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okunaba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okunaba is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
An inside leg kick from Okunaba misses.
Pencil drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Okunaba defends it well.
Okunaba misses with a straight right.
Pencil tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
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 Sisu Okunaba will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Okunaba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okunaba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Okunaba blocks a leg kick.
Okunaba attempts a counter takedown but Pencil avoids it well and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okunaba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pencil changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pencil chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okunaba can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba misses with a hook. Pencil ducked under it nicely.
Pencil was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Okunaba takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Pencil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Okunaba looks to land a body kick but Pencil moved away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Okunaba is defended easily by Pencil.
Okunaba shoots in for a double leg but Pencil sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pencil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pencil is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sisu Okunaba is winning the standup battle so far.
Okunaba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pencil. Pencil obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
A leg kick checked by Okunaba.
Nice straight punches there by Okunaba. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okunaba.#TD#
Pencil gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Okunaba trying to control but Pencil is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Okunaba has gone for a leg lock! Pencil slips out almost immediately though and dives into Okunaba's guard.#REVB#
Pencil trying to stand up but can't free himself from Okunaba's guard.#T3##SU2#
Pencil stands up from Okunaba's guard - Pencil perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pencil cracks Okunaba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pencil lunges at Okunaba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Okunaba's hand.
Okunaba misses with a low kick as Pencil jumps back.#T4#
Okunaba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pencil defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sisu Okunaba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Okunaba.
Pencil feints the counter takedown.
Okunaba misses with a leg kick.
Pencil tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okunaba checks a leg kick nicely.
Okunaba throws a solid leg kick but Pencil takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Okunaba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wooden Pencil will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Okunaba tries to clinch there but Pencil circles away.
Pencil tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Okunaba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pencil paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pencil changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pencil swats away the attempt to clinch by Okunaba.
Pencil with the counter takedown but Okunaba avoids it easily.
Okunaba misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Pencil holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pencil prevents a body shot from Okunaba. #BC2#
Pencil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okunaba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Okunaba scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Pencil blocks the body kick.
Pencil with the counter takedown but Okunaba avoids it easily.
Okunaba fails with the takedown.
That kick from Pencil tenderised Okunaba's leg. Okunaba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pencil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pencil throws a low kick but Okunaba moves out of range easily.
Okunaba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sisu Okunaba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Okunaba scores with a nice right hand.
Okunaba checks the leg kick nicely there.
Okunaba cracks the inside of Pencil's front leg.
Okunaba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pencil counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Okunaba delivers a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Pencil. That snapped Okunaba's head back.
Pencil is looking to slow Okunaba down with leg kicks.
Okunaba lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3#
Pencil keeps the fight on the outside.
Okunaba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pencil manages to avoid it.
Pencil changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Okunaba wants to clinch up but Pencil keeps it at a distance.
A low kick from Okunaba is predictable there
and Pencil counters with a nice leg kick.
Okunaba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pencil takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Okunaba misses.
And Pencil tries to counter it with a takedown but Okunaba pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Okunaba moves in looking to clinch but Pencil pushes him off.
Pencil is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Okunaba lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pencil will feel that in the morning.
Okunaba looks to land a body kick but Pencil moved away.
Pencil attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Okunaba tries to counter with a takedown but Pencil is quick to defend against it.
Pencil with a nice cross.
Okunaba throws a leg kick
and Pencil counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Okunaba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pencil. That did some damage!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okunaba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pencil looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okunaba fails to land the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wooden Pencil.
Well Pencil 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wooden Pencil!
Wooden Pencil gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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