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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 21, 2022
#R1#
Oki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Jee has closed the distance and engaged Oki in a clinch.
Jee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Oki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oki can't find room to land a body shot as Jee controls the action. #BC2#
Oki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jee moves out of range as Oki strikes.#CL#
Jee gets a clinch. #TD#
Jee lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Oki is staying active underneath Jee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oki is trying to get back to full guard.
Oki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jee.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Oki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jee.
Oki wants to control but Jee is keeping busy. #T1#
Oki keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jee thows a huge punch but Oki dodges it nicely.
Jee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jee.
Oki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jee.
Oki is trying to get back to full guard.
Jee throwing shots but Oki is blocking nicely.
Jee throwing shots but Oki is blocking nicely. #T2#
Jee working the head and body with strikes.
Jee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Oki regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jee.
Jee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jee throws a strike but Oki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jee trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Oki stopping the sweep attempt from Jee.#T3#
Jee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oki manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Oki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jee.
Oki looking to control.
Jee scoring with some ground and pound.
Jee 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.
Jee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've been informed that Oki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Oki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oki pulls Jee in close to prevent any damage.
Jee throws an elbow that misses. Oki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jee's guard. Nice move by Oki!#REVB#
Jee wants to sweep but no luck.
Jee is working hard here to advance position.
Jee is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Jungle Room that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T4#
Oki content to stall in guard here. #SU2#
Oki stands up and waves to Jee to follow him.
Oki misses with an uppercut.
Hakeem Oki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oki swats away the attempt to clinch by Jee.#CL#
Jee closes the distance and pushes Oki back into the cage.
Jee has Oki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jee is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dar Jee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oki has a couple of punches blocked by Jee.
Oki lands with a light punch inside.
Oki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oki scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oki is pressed up against the cage. Jee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oki down to the mat. Oki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jee tries to clinch there but Oki circles away.
Jee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Jee moves into the clinch.
Jee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oki pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dar Jee will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oki.
Dar Jee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jee doesn't manage to clinch there - Oki circles away.
It seemed like Oki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Jee has closed the distance and engaged Oki in a clinch.
Oki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oki tries to throw a body punch but Jee avoids it by throwing Oki back against the cage. #BC2#
Oki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Jee gets a clinch.
Oki lands with a left to the head.
Oki stops a takedown attempt from Jee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Oki breaks the clinch.
Jee moves in looking to clinch but Oki pushes him off.#CL#
Jee pushes Oki up against the cage in a clinch.
Jee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Oki after a bit of a struggle.
Oki gets underhooks to prevent Jee's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dar Jee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jee wants a takedown but no success here.
Jee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Oki pushes Jee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oki stops a takedown attempt from Jee.
A nice left hand lands by Oki. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oki.
Hakeem Oki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Oki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oki lands a shoulder strike.
Jee is trying to drag Oki to the mat but Oki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jee wants to take the fight to the mat but Oki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jee blocks a body shot from Oki.
Jee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Oki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oki prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Oki.
Oki lands a right hand.
Oki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Oki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oki scores with a shoulder strike.
Oki digs a right hand underneath Jee's ribcage. Jee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Oki.
Oki scores with a shot to the side of Jee's head. #TD#
Jee wants the takedown. Oki is fighting it off but Jee persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Oki's guard against the cage.

Oki has his feet on Jee's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
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!
Oki with a nice cross.
Oki catches Jee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#Jee is rocked!#CL#
Jee rushes Oki and presses him up against the cage.
Oh Jee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jee.
Jee seems to have got his legs back now.
Oki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oki can't find room to land a body shot as Jee controls the action.
Jee tries to score a body lock takedown but Oki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Oki on the inside.
Oki has a couple of punches blocked by Jee.
Oki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jee's elbow.
Oki tries a body shot but Jee blocks it.
Jee is trying to drag Oki to the mat but Oki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jee is working for takedown but Oki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jee can't get the takedown. #T3#
Jee looking for a takedown.
A right hand to the body from Oki.
Oki gets through Jee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jee or not.
Oki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oki struggles to land a body shot inside as Jee controls his hands.
Oki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jee backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Oki.
Oki lands an uppercut.
Oki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jee backwards.
Oki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Oki.
Oki misses with a punch to the body.
Jee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jee or not. #BC2#
Oki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jee fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Oki tried to score with a low kick but Jee checks it.
Jee moves in looking to clinch but Oki pushes him off.
Oki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oki wants it to stay on the feet.
Oki clobbers Jee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oki swats away the attempt to clinch by Jee.
Oki lands with a slapping head kick. #KD2#
Oki drops Jee with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jee looks back up at him and smiles so Oki waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oki scoring well with a low kick there.
Jee tries to clinch but Oki is having none of it.
Oki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oki wants to slow Jee down by chopping away at his legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jee shoots in looking for a takedown but Oki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jee is out of range and Oki settles back down.
Oki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jee dives in and grabs Oki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oki pushes down on Jee's head and hops out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Oki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Jee walks into a jab.
Jee tries for a takedown but Oki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Jee.
Oki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jee tries to clinch up.
Oki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jee wants to clinch up but Oki keeps it at a distance.
Oki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jee tries to clinch up but Oki circles away and keeps his distance.
Oki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Oki.
Oki swats away the attempt to clinch by Jee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Oki finds it's target.
Jee tries to clinch there but Oki circles away.
Oki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oki jabs at Jee's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oki lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Jee wants to clinch up but Oki keeps it at a distance.
Hakeem Oki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oki lands with a shot to the body.
Jee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jee tries to clinch up but Oki circles away and keeps his distance.
Oki misses with a hook. Jee ducked under it nicely.
Jee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jee tries to clinch there but Oki circles away.
Jee defending well as Oki loads up on a big left hand.
Hakeem Oki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oki misses with a few strikes there.
Oki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jee.
Jee moves in looking to clinch but Oki pushes him off.
Jee tries to clinch there but Oki circles away.
Oki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Oki misses with a body shot.
Jee tries to clinch up.
Jee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jee is looking to clinch but Oki is avoiding it.
Jee wants to clinch up but Oki keeps it at a distance.
Oki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jee.
Oki swats away the attempt to clinch by Jee.#T2#
Oki swats away the attempt to clinch by Jee.
Oki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Oki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jee slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Oki.
Jee tries to clinch but Oki is having none of it.
Jee tries to close the distance and clinch but Oki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oki throws a looping overhand right but Jee ducks down to avoid it.
Jee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Oki keeps the fight on the outside.
Jee tries to clinch up.
Oki takes a swing at Jee's ribcage but misses.
Oki is looking to score with low kicks.
Jee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oki as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Jee misses with a takedown attempt - Oki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dar Jee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oki jabs at Jee's body.
Jee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jee.
Jee misses with a takedown attempt - Oki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oki scores with a three punch combo!
Oki scores with a hook to the body. Jee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Jee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jee showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oki is trying to get back to full guard.
Jee misses with a head shot. Oki uses the momentum to regain guard. #T4#
Oki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jee is fighting to break Oki's control of his arms but Oki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jee is looking to work some ground and pound but Oki has wrist control.
Jee throwing strikes from guard but Oki blocks nicely.
Jee throws an elbow that misses. Oki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jee's guard. Nice move by Oki!#REVB#
Oki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakeem Oki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oki 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakeem Oki!

Hakeem Oki made sure to mention his sponsor, Big Dog Gains 160Q $50 in his post fight interview.
Dar Jee spoke after the fight, saying 'Well that was disappointing'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 04, 2022
#R1#
Oki scores with a jab to the body.
Bebok fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oki avoids it really well and circles away.
Oki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bebok looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bebok shoots in but no luck this time.
Oki throws a body kick that misses.
Bebok ducks right into an uppercut from Oki. #KD2#
Oki lands a left and a right that send Bebok crashing to the mat, dazed. Oki thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Bebok is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Andrzej Bebok has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oki lands a nice hook to Bebok's body. Bebok takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oh Bebok is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oki shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Bebok takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Oki sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Bebok bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hakeem Oki!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hakeem Oki made sure he mentioned Big Dog Gains 160Q $100, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 18, 2021
#R1#
Oki throws a body punch but Zetsika moves out of range.
Oki throws the kick towards the body but Zetsika avoids it.
Zetsika throwing a counter right hand but Oki manages to avoid it.
Oki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zetsika moves away.
A low kick from Oki misses #TD#
and Zetsika counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zetsika slips a nice elbow through Oki's hands, connecting with Oki's forehead.
Zetsika 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.
Zetsika not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zetsika is working away from the top position though.
Oki keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Zetsika is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zetsika wants to work for an arm triangle but Oki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zetsika throwing shots but Oki is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Zetsika.
Zetsika working Oki over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zetsika lands a nice short elbow.
Oki is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Zetsika seems content to control.#SUB#
Zetsika is looking for a kimura but Oki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zetsika to get the leverage.
Zetsika working the head and body with strikes.
Zetsika controlling the action here.
Oki trying to control but Zetsika postures up. #T2#
Zetsika sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oki defending well though.
Zetsika takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zetsika is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zetsika looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Oki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zetsika throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Zetsika is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zetsika throws a strike but Oki avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Zetsika with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zetsika throws an elbow that misses. Oki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zetsika's guard. Nice move by Oki!#REVB#
Oki content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Oki trying to control but Zetsika is working from the bottom.
Zetsika being controlled here, momentarily.
Oki tries to free his leg and advance position but Zetsika is retaining full guard.
Oki keeps trying to improve his position.
Oki preventing the sweep. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zetsika keeping moving, preventing Oki from controlling successfully.
Oki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zetsika looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Oki trying to control but Zetsika is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zetsika looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Zetsika 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#
Oki lands with a hook. Zetsika tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zetsika throws a series of punches but Oki avoids them all with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zetsika.
Oki lands a head shot.
Oki digs a good body shot into Zetsika's ribs.
Zetsika fails with the takedown.
Oki scores with a hook.#ROC2#Zetsika is rocked!
Oki cracks Zetsika with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Zetsika falls to his knees and Oki doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakeem Oki!
Hakeem Oki gave a mention to Big Dog Gains 160Q $120 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 25, 2021
#R1##TD#
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Oki tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Silva manages to move to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oki is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva tries to push Oki's head away but Oki is holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva prevents Oki from getting the reversal.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oki holds on to Silva as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Silva prevents Oki from getting the reversal.
Oki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Oki keeps trying to improve his position.
Oki wants to hold on but Silva pushes him away.#T3#
Silva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oki is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oki can't escape the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Oki tries to lock up and control but Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oki is trying to escape the mount.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
Oki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oki tries to lock up and control but Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oki is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kron Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Silva closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Oki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva is pressing down on Oki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oki is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oki is trying to stand up here but Silva is controlling him well.
Silva controlling the action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1#
Oki is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kron Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Oki fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Oki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Oki looking to control.
Oki seems keen to control Silva's posture.#T2#
Oki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
Oki looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Oki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oki dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Oki throws a front kick aimed at Silva's knee but Silva avoids it well.
Silva avoids the body shot from Oki.
Oki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silva.
Oki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Oki is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Silva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Silva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Oki is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Oki seems a little lost for a moment, as Silva dominates the positioning.
Oki tries to improve position but can't.
Oki seems a little lost for a moment, as Silva dominates the positioning.
Oki is looking for a sweep.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Silva controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Oki to the ground. Silva is now in Oki's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Oki has his hands on Silva's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kron Silva will probably get the nod.
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##TD#
Oki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Silva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oki is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Silva dives into side control.
Oki is letting Silva control him for a moment.
Oki is looking to reverse the position.
Silva staying calm.
Oki wants to control but Silva postures up.
Hakeem Oki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oki is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Oki is looking to reverse the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oki can do to turn this around?#T3#
Oki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Oki did well to prevent Silva getting side control.
Oki wants to control but Silva is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Oki actively working from the bottom here.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Oki is defending the position.
Oki is in trouble now - Silva has advanced to mount! #T4#
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oki is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oki prevents Silva from taking his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kron Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Silva!

A less than humble Kron Silva misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 05, 2021
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Oki. That's going to slow Blitzkrieg down.
Oki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oki swinging wildly here.
Oki digs a good hook to Blitzkrieg's body.
Oki lands the left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blitzkrieg is defended easily by Oki.
Oki pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Blitzkrieg back to the cage. Oki follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Alicia Blitzkrieg has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Oki. #T1#
Oki stuffs the takedown attempt from Blitzkrieg. Blitzkrieg gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Oki misses the target.
Blitzkrieg takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Oki digs a good body shot into Blitzkrieg's ribs.#KD#
Oki lands a left and a right that send Blitzkrieg crashing to the mat, dazed. Oki thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Blitzkrieg is rocked!
Oki scores with a body shot.
Oki 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.
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!
Oki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blitzkrieg thinks about the counter body kick.
Oki cracks Blitzkrieg on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Blitzkrieg falls backwards against the cage. Oki follows up with more strikes that drop Blitzkrieg to his knees. Oki keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Blitzkrieg! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakeem Oki!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hakeem Oki thanked Big Dog Gains 160Q $150 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 18, 2021
#R1#
Oki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Salvacion backs up against the cage. #KD#
Oki lands a left and a right that send Salvacion crashing to the mat, dazed. Oki thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Salvacion is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sophie Salvacion has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Oki throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Salvacion is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hakeem Oki!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Hakeem Oki waved his t-shirt featuring Big Dog Gains 160Q $180's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 31, 2021
#R1#
Oki throws a sloppy head kick
and Oki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oki works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.
Jackson checks a leg kick nicely.
Oki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
As Oki tries to get set, Jackson tries to push him back and clinch up but Oki manages to avoid the attempt.
Oki misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Oki.
Oki throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oki throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Oki scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Oki moves out of range easily.
Oki slips under a jab from Jackson.
Oki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Oki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Oki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oki misses with a body shot. #T1#
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Oki.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Oki lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Oki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oki lands a jab.
Oki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oki scrambles back to his feet.
Oki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hakeem Oki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Oki misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Oki.
Oki tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Oki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oki misses with a head kick.
Oki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Oki. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Oki.
Oki blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Oki moves out of range of the strikes.
Oki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oki lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Oki.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oki's head backwards.
Oki throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range. #T3#
Oki tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oki connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Oki lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Oki.
A big right from Oki misses.
Oki fails to land with a series of punches.
Oki throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've been informed that Oki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Oki lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
Oki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Oki misses with a head kick.
Jackson throws a counter high kick but Oki was just alert enough to avoid it.
Oki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson connects with a high kick.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Oki.
Oki throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson lands with a slapping head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Oki dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Oki throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jackson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Oki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Oki misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oki misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Oki lands a lovely overhand right.
Oki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oki throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oki misses with a looping right.
Oki looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Oki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Oki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Oki misses.
Oki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oki misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Jackson tries to bum rush Oki with a series of wild strikes but Oki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oki lands with a good body shot.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oki throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oki misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Jackson moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Oki breaks the clinch.
Oki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oki throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Oki.
Oki misses with a straight right.
Oki just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJackson.
Jackson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Oki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Oki throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Oki throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Oki thinks about the counter body kick.
Oki misses with a looping left.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Oki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No joy there for Oki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Oki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Oki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oki.
Oki misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oki stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Oki.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson moves out of range as Oki throws a body kick. #T3#
Oki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Oki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Oki.
Oki thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oki lands a high kick!
Oki throws a head kick that misses.
Oki is breathing heavily.
Oki blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Oki fails to land with a series of punches.
Kurt Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oki thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oki throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson lands with a hook. Oki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson blocks a low kick nicely.
Jackson tries to counter by clinching up but Oki breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson checks a leg kick nicely.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A combination from Oki does no damage.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oki thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Jackson throws a head kick but Oki moves out of range.
Oki connects with the punch.
Oki throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
A telegraphed right hand from Oki misses the target.
As Oki tries to get set, Jackson tries to push him back and clinch up but Oki manages to avoid the attempt.
Oki looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Oki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oki throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Oki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Oki misses.
Oki is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Oki tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Oki throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson is looking for a counter combo.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Oki.
Oki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson lands with a kick to the temple. Oki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A punch combination from Oki misses.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Oki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Oki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Oki moves out of range easily.
Oki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oki looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Oki throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson is looking for a counter combo.
Jackson scores with a jab. Oki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson throws a head kick but Oki moves out of range. #T1#
Oki throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Oki misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
Oki throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Oki.
Oki misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oki misses with a hook.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Oki's head but Oki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Oki misses its intended target.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Oki.
Oki is looking to score with low kicks.
Hakeem Oki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Oki misses with a low kick.
Oki throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Oki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oki misses with a body kick.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Kurt Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oki throws out a powerful jab.
Oki throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oki. Oki obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oki misses with a kick to the body.
Oki tries a head kick but it misses.
Oki throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Oki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oki throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Oki misses with a body kick.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Oki.
A telegraphed right hand from Oki misses the target.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Oki knows he should have avoided that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Oki manages to circle out of the way.
Oki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Oki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big right from Oki misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hakeem Oki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oki throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Oki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Oki.
Oki tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Oki moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson avoids the head kick by Oki.
Oki misses with a wild combination.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oki connects with a crisp jab.
Oki connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Jackson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Oki misses with a body shot.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oki.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Oki moves out of range easily.
Oki with a jab.
Oki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakeem Oki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oki 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakeem Oki!

Hakeem Oki gave a mention to Big Dog Gains 160Q $200 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 11, 2021
#R1#
Helix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oki lands with a right hand.
OH! Helix has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Oki smells blood and charges in for the finish! Oki unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Helix sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hakeem Oki!
Hakeem Oki took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Big Dog Gains 160Q $220 for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 27, 2021
#R1#
Oki misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Frank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oki throws a body shot but no joy.
Oki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oki throws an overhand right that lands on Frank's shoulder, as Frank tries to avoid the shot.
Oki tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Frank on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oki with a jab.
Oki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oki sizes up Frank with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oki lands with a cross.
Oki throws a right hand that Frank ducks under and follows up with a left that Frank also avoids with ease.
Frank throws the left hand but Oki avoids the punch easily.
Oki throws a series of punches but Frank moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oki defending well as Frank loads up on a big left hand.
Frank missing with a left hand there. Oki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD2#
Oki lands a left and a right that send Frank crashing to the mat, dazed. Oki thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Frank is rocked!
Oki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Frank is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oki lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Oki shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Frank takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Oki sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Frank bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hakeem Oki!
Hakeem Oki managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Big Dog Gains 160Q $225, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Darius Frank stepped up to the mic, saying 'A L means it’s a lesson. Next time out, I’ll show you what I learn.'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 02, 2021
#R1#
Oki moves into range and connects with a jab. #KD2#
Oki lands a left and a right that send Small crashing to the mat, dazed. Oki thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Small is rocked!
Oki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Small.
Oh Small is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Small moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oki. Small does a little dance to reset his feet.
Small seems to have got his legs back now.
Oki lands with a straight right. Small didn't see that one coming.
Nice jab there from Small.
Hakeem Oki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oki misses with a wild body shot.
Oki looks to land a combination but Small avoids it well.
Oki throws a head kick that misses.
Oki misses with a series of wild punches.
Small does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Oki swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Small.
Small blocks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Oki.
Oki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice jab there from Small.
Small moves out of range of the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Oki. #T1#
Oki throws out a loose jab but Small uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oki misses with a hook
and Small counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oki throws a jab but it's blocked by Small.
A bone on bone clash there as Small blocks the leg kick.
Oki misses with a wild combination.
Oki misses with a hook. Small ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Oki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oki tries to bum rush Small with a series of wild strikes but Small uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Small lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Hakeem Oki has been cut.
Oki misses with a looping right.
Small lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Small swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Small pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Small lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Small tried to counter with a leg kick but Oki avoided it.#T2#
Small moves out of range of the strikes.
Small fires out a quick counter leg kick but Oki just manages to avoid it.
Small digs a good body shot into Oki's ribs.
Small avoids a kick to the body.
Small looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Small misses with a low kick.
Small lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab by Oki.
Small punishes Oki's body with a nice straight punch.
Small jabs Oki right on the nose. Oki blinks but takes it well.
Small cracks a nice hook into Oki's ribs.
Oki looks winded!
Oki throws a jab when Small was well out of range.
A big left from Oki misses.
Small lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Small is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Small scores with a crisp jab that stopped Oki in his tracks.
Small misses with a body shot.
A jab from Small does it's job there.
Small scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Small doesn't manage to clinch there - Oki circles away.
Oki cracks a nice hook into Small's ribs.
Oki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
Oki throws a low kick but Small moves out of range easily.
Small is looking for a counter combo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Oki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Small checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Oki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Small checks it well.
Small throws a leg kick that misses.
Small is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Small steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oki.
Small is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Small fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oki misses the shot to the body.
Small tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Oki is able to avoid easily.
Small throws a quick inside leg kick.
Small misses with a body shot.
Oki misses with a few strikes there.
Oki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Small fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Small digs a good body shot into Oki's ribs.
Oki throws a leg kick but Small sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
A head kick misses from Oki.
Small looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Small lands with a nice body punch.
Oki throws a leg kick
and Small cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Small drives through and clinches with Oki against the cage.
Small working aggressively here.
Small prevents a body shot from Oki.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Small lands with a short shot to the head.
Oki misses with a body punch.
Small misses with a punch to the body.
Oki tries to work over Small's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Small lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oki backwards.
Small misses with a hook to the ribs.
Small tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Small throws a head punch that misses.
Oki misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Uriah Small will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hakeem Oki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A low kick lands for Small.
Oki throws a sloppy head kick
and Small connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Small misses with a looping left.
Small fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oki.
Oki throws a sloppy head kick and Small moves out of range easily.
Oki blocks a leg kick.
Oki scores with a jab. Small acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hakeem Oki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Small looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Small steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oki.
Oki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Oki backs away, Small returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Oki throws a right and a left that Small avoids nicely.
Small takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away.
Small appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oki misses with a low kick.
Small connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Small fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oki.
Oki throws a body kick that misses
and Small makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Small avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Oki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Small can pounce on him.
Small misses with a body shot.
Small scores with a nice right hand.
Small connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oki momentarily.
Oki wants to land a leg kick but Small is out of range.
Oki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Small can pounce on him.
Small is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Oki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Small lands a nice looking body shot.
Oki swinging wildly here.
Small throws a solid leg kick but Oki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Small.
Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oki throws out a counter right but Small avoids it with no problem.
Oki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Small swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Oki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
You can see that Oki has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Small throws a body shot but no joy.
Oki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oki scores with a hook.
Oki misses with an uppercut
and Small counters with a nice low kick that buckles Oki's knee momentarily.
Oki is breathing heavily.
Oki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Small manages to avoid it.
It looked like Small was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oki.
Small with a nice cross.
Small avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oki looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range.
Oki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Small fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oki with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Oki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Oki - just one landing.
Oki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Small was well out of range. Poor timing from Oki.
Small staying out of range there.
Oki throws an off balance right hand
and Small counters with a stiff right hand.
Small throws a nice outside leg kick.
Small throws a leg kick which misses Oki's front leg but catches the back leg as Oki tries to avoid it. #T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Oki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Small lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oki looks to land a left hand but Small moved out of range nicely.
Small lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Oki misses.
Oki misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Small.
Good leg kick by Small.
Oki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oki throws a sloppy head kick and Small moves out of range easily.
Oki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Small is looking to slow Oki down with leg kicks.
Small uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oki.
Small tries to score with a low kick but Oki moves his leg out of the way.
Oki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oki throws a hook to the side of Small's head but Small sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Small.
Oki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oki looks to land a right hand but Small moved out of range.
Oki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oki scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Small gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Small misses with some punches.
Oki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Small backwards.
Oki tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
Oki tries to throw a body punch but Small avoids it by throwing Oki back against the cage.
Oki misses with a punch to the body.
Oki tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Small blocking some punches.
Small works on Oki's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Small.
Small throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Uriah Small will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hakeem Oki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Small closes the distance and clinches.
Small can't find room to land a body shot as Oki controls the action.
Uriah Small has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Oki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Small lands with a short shot to the head.
Oki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Small gets through Oki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Small scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oki blocking some punches.
Small lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oki misses with a punch to the body.
Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oki cracks Small with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oki swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it.
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Small.
Small blocks a body shot from Oki.
A right hand to the body from Small.
Oki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oki misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Oki is looking to break free of the clinch but Small has double underhooks.
Small lands with a light punch inside.
Oki swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Small backwards.
Oki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Small or not.
Small misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oki tries to work over Small's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oki misses with a punch on the inside.
Oki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oki blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Oki.
Small keeps control of Oki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oki misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small.
Hakeem Oki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Small.
Small blocking some punches.
Oki swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small.
Oki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Oki.
Small lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Small lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Oki on the inside.
Small scores with a shot to the side of Oki's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Small creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oki wants to get back to striking at distance but Small won't allow it.
Oki misses with a body punch.
Oki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oki misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small.
Small lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Small lands a left hand.
Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oki swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it.
Small misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Oki.
Oki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Small goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Small working aggressively here.
Uriah Small is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oki has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Oki misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Oki fails to land.
Oki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Oki.
Oki scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oki.
Oki throws a head punch that misses.
Oki can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action.
Oki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Small blocks a body shot from Oki.
Oki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow.
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Oki fails to land.
Small tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow.
Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oki misses with a hook from the clinch.

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 Uriah Small.
Well Small has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriah Small!

After winning the bout, Uriah Small thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: 8L 55 - Lawn mower     
Date:   Feb 27, 2021

Hakeem Oki had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 163.1, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Kassim Suluhu was cancelled.

 

Event: K1 ATTACK 02 Diego vs Cook     
Date:   Jan 24, 2021
#R1#
A big right from Oki misses.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oki lands a jab.
Oki misses with a wild body shot.
Oki with a jab.
Oki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gonzalez.
Oki misses the shot to the body.
Gonzalez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gonzalez checks a leg kick.
Oki lands a nice shot that snaps Gonzalez's head back.
Oki scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oki thuds his right hand into Gonzalez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oki connects with a jab.#ROC2#Gonzalez is rocked!
A jab from Oki misses.
Oki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Gonzalez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oki closes the distance and catches Gonzalez with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Gonzalez is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Gonzalez is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Gonzalez is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Oki takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hakeem Oki!
A relieved looking Hakeem Oki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: K1 ATTACK 01 Muller vs Bagwis     
Date:   Jan 13, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Harko closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oki.
Oki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Oki.
Oki struggles to land a body shot inside as Harko controls his hands.
Harko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Oki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oki digs a right hand underneath Harko's ribcage. Harko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Oki.
Oki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harko.
A right handed body shot lands from Oki.
Harko blocks a body shot from Oki.
Oki tries to throw a body punch but Harko avoids it by throwing Oki back against the ropes.
Oki lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Oki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harko lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oki throws a shot from downtown. Harko moves away and avoids it.
Oki misses with a wild combination.
Harko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oki misses with the combination. #T1#
Oki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harko is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A big left from Oki misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Oki.
Harko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oki throws a leg kick which misses Harko's front leg but catches the back leg as Harko tries to avoid it.
Harko doesn't manage to clinch there - Oki circles away.
Oki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harko missing with a left hand there. Oki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oki throws a sloppy head kick and Harko moves out of range easily.
Oki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harko scores with a nice strike.
Oki with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Hakim Harko has been cut.
Harko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Harko avoids the head kick by Oki.
Oki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harko tries to counter by closing the distance.
Oki lands with a straight right. Harko didn't see that one coming.
Oki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Harko 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.
Harko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oki.
Oki slips under a jab.
Harko tries to clinch there but Oki circles away.
Oki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harko tries to clinch but Oki is having none of it.
Oki lands with a right hand.
Oki slips a jab from Harko.
Harko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Oki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harko scrambles back to his feet.
Harko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oki. Oki obviously looking to wear him down.
Oki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oki throws a head kick but Harko moves out of range.
Oki connects with an inside leg kick.
Oki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harko ducks under a wild hook from Oki.
Oki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harko. That did some damage!
The fight stays on the outside here - Harko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Oki connects with a leg kick.
Oki throws a shot from downtown. Harko moves away and avoids it.
Oki defending well as Harko loads up on a big left hand.
Oki throws a leg kick but Harko moved away.
Oki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oki jabs Harko right on the nose. Harko blinks but takes it well.
Harko looks to throw the jab but Oki is out of range.
Oki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oki slips a straight right by Harko.
Oki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Oki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harko's sensitive parts.
Harko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harko.
Harko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oki misses with a double jab.
Harko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Oki looks to score with a jab to the body but Harko is just out of range.
Oki lands with a straight right. Harko didn't see that one coming.
Harko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oki.#CL2#
Harko drives through and clinches with Oki against the ropes.
A short right from Oki on the inside.
Oki digs a right hand underneath Harko's ribcage. Harko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oki tries to throw a body punch but Harko avoids it by throwing Oki back against the ropes.
Harko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oki.
Oki struggles to land a body shot inside as Harko controls his hands.
Oki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Oki.
Harko blocks a body shot from Oki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Oki.
Harko can't find room to land a body shot as Oki controls the action.
Oki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Oki.
Oki works on Harko's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Oki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hakim Harko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Harko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oki throws a series of punches but Harko avoids them all with ease.
Harko steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Oki.
Oki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oki lands a two punch combo.
Oki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harko can do to turn this around?
Oki lands with an overhand left.#CUT#That has opened up Hakim Harko's cut even more.
Harko misses with a hook. Oki ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Oki misses the target.
Harko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oki lands a front kick.
Oki lands a body shot.
Harko 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.
Oki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Harko. That snapped Oki's head back.
Oki moves away from the strike by Harko.
Oki cracks Harko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Harko throws a big shot that misses.
Oki scores with a hook.#ROC#Harko is rocked!
Oki misses with a body shot.
Oki moves away from the strike by Harko.
Oki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Harko throws a lazy right hand but Oki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harko takes a kick to the side of the head.
Harko is still on wobbly legs! Can Oki finish him?
Harko throws a jab but it's blocked by Oki.
Oki connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#The cut above Hakim Harko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Oki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Harko throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Oki counters with a beautiful hook that drops Harko to the mat! Will Harko be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Oki to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Harko is up. He looks OK to continue.
Oki misses with the combination.
Oki lands a right hook to the body.
Harko seems to have recovered his senses.
Oki with a jab.
Oki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Oki.
A chopping leg kick lands by Oki.
Harko misses with a right hand
and Oki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Harko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oki finds it's way round the side to connect with Harko's head.
Harko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harko throws a jab but it's blocked by Oki.
An attempted straight right counter from Oki misses the target.
A head kick misses from Oki.
Oki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harko.
Harko wants to counter the offense by Oki and move into the clinch position.
Oki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harko has time to react.#CUT#Hakim Harko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Oki stuns Harko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T2#
Harko lands with a nice body punch.
Oki tries a head kick but it misses.
Harko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Harko misses with an uppercut. Oki saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Oki.
Harko tries to clinch but Oki is having none of it.
Harko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harko is breathing heavily.
Oki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hakeem Oki is winning the standup battle so far.
Harko blocks a head kick by Oki.
Harko throws out a loose jab but Oki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oki scores with a decent looking hook.
Oki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harko.
Oki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hakim Harko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hakeem Oki!
Hakeem Oki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: WKBC: Cornell VS Tua 2     
Date:   May 30, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cotto scores with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Cotto.
Oki misses with a looping left.
Cotto feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cotto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oki throws a head kick that misses.
Oki avoids a kick to the body.
Oki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cotto quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Oki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cotto on the side of the head.
Oki throws a lazy uppercut
and Cotto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oki blocks a head kick by Cotto.
Oki looks to land a left hand but Cotto moved out of range nicely.
Cotto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some wild striking there from Oki.
Cotto looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oki throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
A head kick misses from Cotto.
Cotto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cotto.
Oki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oki throws a leg kick
and Cotto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cotto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cotto.
That kick from Cotto tenderised Oki's leg. Oki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hakeem Oki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotto slips under a jab.
Cotto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oki.
Cotto misses with a two punch combination.
Oki misses with the combination.
Cotto half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oki throws a body punch but Cotto moves out of range. #T2#
Oki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oki misses with a hook
and Cotto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Oki's knee momentarily.
Oki looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotto thuds his shin into the meat of Oki's side.
Oki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oki misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cotto connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oki's face. #CUT#It looks like Hakeem Oki has been cut.
Cotto lands with a short shot to the head.
Cotto lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Oki is rocked!
Cotto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Oki is still on wobbly legs! Can Cotto finish him?
Cotto is working Oki over against the ropes.
Oki takes a shot to the head.
Cotto creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Oki crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Oki face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Cotto takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Miguel Cotto!
Miguel Cotto 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.

 

Event: WKBC: Kinneas VS Kueller     
Date:   May 23, 2020
#R1#
Oki punishes Umaga's body with a nice straight punch.
Hakeem Oki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oki misses with the body kick
and Umaga counters with an inside leg kick.
Oki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Umaga counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Umaga finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Umaga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oki lands with a straight right. Umaga didn't see that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Umaga blocks the leg kick.
Oki lands a nice looking body shot.
Umaga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Umaga has closed the distance and engaged Oki in a clinch.
Oki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Umaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Oki.
Umaga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oki misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Umaga.
Umaga scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oki.
Oki can't find room to land a body shot as Umaga controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Umaga. #BC#
Umaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Oki misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Oki misses its intended target.
Umaga appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Umaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oki.
Oki misses with a head kick.
Oki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Oki.
Oki misses with a body shot.
Oki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Umaga misses the target.
Umaga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Umaga tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy body kick from Oki
and Umaga counters with a good, hard body kick but Oki shrugs it off.
Oki throws a series of punches but Umaga moves out of range.
Oki throws a low kick but Umaga moves out of range easily.
Umaga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Umaga slips a straight right by Oki.
Umaga looks to land a right hand but Oki moved out of range.
Umaga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Trinity Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Oki.
Oki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Oki looks to throw the jab but Umaga is out of range. #T2#
Umaga lands a nice shot that snaps Oki's head back.
Oki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Umaga throws a series of punches but Oki avoids them all with ease.
Oki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Umaga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oki throws a combination. Umaga tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Umaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick lands for Umaga.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umaga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oki. That did some damage!
Oki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Umaga is looking to counter with a body kick.
Oki blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hakeem Oki 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#
Oki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oki slips under a jab.
A big right from Oki misses.
A little feinted left hand from Umaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oki tried to score with a low kick but Umaga checks it.
Umaga lands a head shot.
Oki fails to land with a series of punches.
Umaga takes a swing at Oki's ribcage but misses.
Hakeem Oki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oki throws a sloppy head kick
and Umaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oki throws a combination that misses
and Umaga counters with a good low kick that Oki was not able to check.
Oki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oki loads up on a big right hand but Umaga slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Umaga.
Umaga ducks under a wild hook from Oki.
Oki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Oki checks a low kick from Umaga.
Oki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Umaga gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oki.
Oki looks to score with a jab to the body but Umaga is just out of range.
Oki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oki tries to bum rush Umaga with a series of wild strikes but Umaga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oki tries to land a body kick#KD#
and Umaga counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Oki goes down! Umaga rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Oki is up to one knee.... 8,9.... He's up! The referee says he's good to go, so we're back to the action!#ROC#
Oki is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Hakeem Oki has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oki misses with a straight right.
Oki throws a big shot that misses.
Oki throws a hook to the side of Umaga's head but Umaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oki throws a solid leg kick but Umaga takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Oki.
The crowd cheers as Umaga lands an impressive looking overhand right. Oki doesn't seem phased though.
Umaga is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oki misses with a combination
and Umaga counters with a solid body kick.
Oki throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2##KD#
Umaga connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Oki onto his butt! Oki bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Oki is still on wobbly legs! Can Umaga finish him?
Umaga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oki.
Oki misses with a straight left.
Umaga throwing a counter right hand but Oki manages to avoid it.
Oki seems to have recovered his senses.
Oki throws a leg kick which misses Umaga's front leg but catches the back leg as Umaga tries to avoid it.
Oki swings for the body but Umaga moves out of range.
Oki throws a looping overhand right but Umaga ducks down to avoid it.
Oki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umaga half committed to a counter leg kick.
Oki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Umaga on the side of the head. #KD#
Umaga scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Oki beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Oki throws the left hand but Umaga avoids the punch easily.
Oki throws a right hand that misses
and Umaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oki throws a front kick aimed at Umaga's knee but Umaga avoids it well.
Oki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umaga takes one to the side of the head.
Oki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iosefa Umaga takes the second round thanks to the knockdowns.
The cut man is working on Hakeem Oki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Umaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oki tries to bum rush Umaga with a series of wild strikes but Umaga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Umaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umaga feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Umaga, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oki scores with a punch to the head.
Umaga lands a body shot.
Umaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oki misses with a low kick.
Umaga moves out of range of the leg kick from Oki.
Oki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Umaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oki throws a head kick that misses.
Umaga misses with a hook.
Oki feints a counter leg kick.
Umaga takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Umaga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umaga manages to avoid it.
Oki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Umaga thuds a left hand into Oki's body.
Oki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A cross from Umaga lands.
Umaga throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Oki misses.
Oki throws a good cross that connects.
Oki throws a body kick that misses.
Umaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oki misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Umaga misses the target.
Umaga thows a body kick. Oki tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A leg kick checked by Umaga.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oki misses with a leg kick.
Oki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umaga.
Oki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Umaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Umaga.
Umaga blocks a low kick nicely.
Umaga lunges at Oki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oki's hand.
Oki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Umaga.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Oki 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 Umaga has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Umaga and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Umaga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oki misses with a looping right.
Oki catches Umaga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Umaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Oki.
Good leg kick by Oki.
A swing and a miss from Oki.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakeem Oki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oki 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:26
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iosefa Umaga!

Iosefa Umaga bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: WKBC: Cotto VS Cook II     
Date:   May 16, 2020



The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tymonowicz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oki scores with a jab. Tymonowicz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oki throws a hook to the side of Tymonowicz's head but Tymonowicz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tymonowicz takes one to the chin there.
Oki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tymonowicz.
Tymonowicz blocks a head kick by Oki.
Tymonowicz ducks under a wild hook from Oki.
Tymonowicz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oki feints and then cracks Tymonowicz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tymonowicz down.
Oki misses with a low kick as Tymonowicz jumps back.
Oki throws a leg kick that is checked

and Tymonowicz counters with a beautiful hook that drops Oki to the mat! Will Oki be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Tymonowicz to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Oki is up. He looks OK to continue.

It looks like Hakeem Oki has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tymonowicz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oki.
A jab lands there for Oki.
Oki thumps Tymonowicz with a low kick.
Oki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oki takes a swing at Tymonowicz's ribcage but misses.
Tymonowicz looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Oki misses with a leg kick
and Tymonowicz counters with a straight right, followed by a hook and finally a brutal uppercut! Oki drops to the canvas, flat on his back and unconcious - no need for the referee to start the count as this one is all over! Tymonowicz struts around like it's just an every day occurrence to knock someone out in such brutal fashion. A dominant finish for Tymonowicz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Henryk Tymonowicz!
A very excited looking Henryk Tymonowicz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: WKBC: Silva VS Oki     
Date:   Apr 23, 2020
#R1##CL#
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Oki lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oki blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Oki.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Oki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva throws the left hand but Oki avoids the punch easily.
Oki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oki tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oki lands a body punch.
Oki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Oki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Oki.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Oki.
Nice body punch from Oki.
Silva tries to work over Oki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Oki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Oki is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oki.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oki scores with a hook to the body.
Oki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oki misses with a punch to the body.
Oki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oki scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Oki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Oki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva blocks a body shot from Oki.
Silva working aggressively here.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Oki takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Oki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Oki. #T2#
Oki swings widly with a right hand
and Silva counters with a leg kick.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Oki. That snapped Silva's head back.
Oki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oki cracks the inside of Silva's front leg.
Nice body punch from Oki.
Silva throws a right hand that Oki ducks under and follows up with a left that Oki also avoids with ease.
Oki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Oki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the ropes.
Oki tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow. #BC2#
Oki breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Oki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oki scores with a sloppy right hand. Silva should have avoided that one.
Oki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Oki gets tackled into the ropes by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Oki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Silva slips under a jab.
Oki lands a nice shot to the body.
Oki scores with a nice right hand.
Oki throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Oki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Oki throws a one two combo.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Oki.
Silva stalks Oki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Oki's face. Oki staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oki slips a straight right by Silva.
Oki lands a jab.
Oki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Oki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oki.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Oki.
Oki scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Oki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oki jabs at Silva's body.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Oki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Oki checks a low kick from Silva.
Oki looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Oki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oki blocks it with crossed arms.
Oki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oki misses with a body punch.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Oki is blocking nicely.
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Oki cracks Silva with a nice body shot.
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!
Oki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Oki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silva misses with a knee strike. #T2#
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Oki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakeem Oki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good body shot from Oki.
Oki dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Oki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oki blocks the elbow strike.
A short left from Oki.
Oki lands with a left to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Oki in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A short uppercut from Oki.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Oki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oki lands with a light punch inside.
Oki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oki lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Oki.
A nice left hand lands by Oki.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oki lands with a light punch inside.
Oki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oki lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Oki breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Oki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Oki moves out of range easily.
Hakeem Oki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oki digs a good hook to Silva's body.
Oki throws a body shot but no joy.
Oki throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Oki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva is looking to counter punch.
Oki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oki cracks Silva with a good jab.
Oki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silva throws a solid leg kick but Oki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silva.
Oki jabs at Silva's body.
Nice shot lands for Oki.
Nice body kick there by Oki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Good exchange - Silva coming out on top.
Silva sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Oki lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oki. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Oki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oki lands a body shot.
Oki misses with a wild body shot.
Silva avoids the head kick by Oki.
Silva wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oki.
Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oki checks the leg kick.
Oki flicks out a counter leg kick but Silva steps away.
Oki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hakeem Oki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Silva clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Oki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Oki dodges an elbow strike from Silva. #BC2#
Oki breaks from the clinch.
Oki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Silva throws out a leg kick but Oki moves out of range and Silva only half commits.
Oki swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Oki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oki tries a head kick but it misses.
Oki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oki blocking some punches. #BC2#
Oki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Oki moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oki's brow.
Oki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oki tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Oki back against the ropes.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Oki blocks it.
A short right from Oki on the inside.
A short right from Oki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Oki really dominated that round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Oki punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Oki sees coming a mile off.
Oki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silva feints and then cracks Oki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oki down.
Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oki finds it's way round the side to connect with Silva's head.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Oki's calf.
Silva lands a head kick!
Oki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab lands there for Oki.
Oki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Oki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silva is looking to counter with head kicks.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Silva slips under a jab from Oki.#CL#
Oki tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oki misses with a body punch.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oki.
Oki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Oki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Oki.
Oki digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Oki.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Oki won't want to take too many of those.
A right hook to the body lands for Oki.
Oki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva misses with some punches.
Oki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Oki.
Oki prevents a body shot from Silva.
Silva misses with some punches.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Oki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Oki breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silva has time to react.
Oki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Oki loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Oki motions for Silva to come forward. Oki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Oki closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the ropes.
Good body shot from Oki.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Oki avoids it by throwing Silva back against the ropes.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oki doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Oki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oki stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Oki checks it well.
Oki throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Oki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Oki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva lands with a cross.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Oki slips the punch.
Silva checks a low kick from Oki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Oki dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Silva gets a clinch.
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Oki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Oki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oki blocks it with crossed arms.
Oki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Oki.
Oki misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oki.
Silva misses with some punches.
Oki blocking some punches.
Oki tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Oki back against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Oki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oki digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Silva on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Oki. #T1#
Oki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Oki lands a shoulder strike.
Oki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oki misses with a punch to the body.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva digs a right hand into Oki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oki's gas tank.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Oki.
Oki blocks an elbow strike from Silva.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Oki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakeem Oki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oki tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Oki back against the ropes.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Oki avoids the damage to the body.
Oki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oki's elbow. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Oki blocking some punches.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Oki avoids the damage to the body.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arnaldo Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oki is working Silva over against the ropes.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Silva.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arnaldo Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakeem Oki!

Hakeem Oki is the new super heavyweight champion!
Hakeem Oki decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

 

Event: WKBC: 4 Kings     
Date:   Apr 11, 2020
#R1#
No joy there for Oki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khan swats away the attempt to clinch by Oki.
Oki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hakeem Oki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oki tries to clinch but Khan moves out of range.
Oki throws a head kick that misses.
Oki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Khan. Khan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oki scores with a hook to the body. Khan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khan slips under a jab.
Oki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Khan staying out of range there.#CL2#
Oki instigates a clinch.
Khan blocks a body shot from Oki.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Oki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oki is keeping busy.
Oki takes a shot to the head.
Oki scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Oki lands a body punch.
Khan blocks an uppercut.
Oki can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action. #BC#
Khan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oki lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Khan has Oki up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oki.
Oki misses with a body punch.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Oki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khan misses with some punches. #BC#
Khan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Khan has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Oki on the inside.
Oki has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
Oki tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Khan manages to break the clinch.
Khan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Khan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Khan motions for Oki to come forward. Khan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Oki.
Oki slips under a jab from Khan.
Khan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Khan lands a really nice looking cross but Oki seems unphased.
Khan throws a leg kick but Oki checks it.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Oki.
Khan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Khan avoids the body shot from Oki.
Khan 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.
Khan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Khan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Oki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oki takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan checks a leg kick. #CL#
Khan instigates a clinch.
Khan lands an uppercut.#BC#
Khan breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oki. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hakeem Oki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Oki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khan.
Oki moves out of range of the body kick from Khan.
Khan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Oki is out of range and Khan settles back down.
Khan misses with a hook. Oki ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Khan takes the fight into the clinch.
Khan blocks a body shot from Oki.
A short right from Khan.
Oki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khan working aggressively here.
Oki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oki blocking some punches.
Oki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oki lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Khan breaks the clinch.
Khan avoids the head kick by Oki. #CL2#
Oki clinches up against the ropes.
Khan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oki backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
A body shot lands from Oki.
Oki tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Oki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Oki.
Oki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oki scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oki.
Oki struggles to land a body shot inside as Khan controls his hands.
Oki gets through Khan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oki.
Oki tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan pushes Oki back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oki blocking some punches.
Oki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Oki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oki presses Khan against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Khan or not.
Khan misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Oki.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oki.
Oki tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Oki back against the ropes.
Khan holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Oki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Oki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oki cracks Khan with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Oki - that landed with a thud.
Oki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan is trying to break the clinch but Oki has him pressed against the ropes.
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.
Oki struggles to land a body shot inside as Khan controls his hands.
Khan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Oki misses with a body punch.
Khan throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Oki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oki checks a low kick from Khan.
Khan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Khan misses with a kick to the body.
Oki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 Argat Khan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
A low kick from Khan misses
and Oki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Oki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Khan looks to land a combination. Oki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Oki tries to clinch but Khan moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Khan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oki misses with a head kick.
Khan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khan blocks a low kick nicely.
Oki digs a good hook to Khan's body. #CL#
Khan takes the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Oki as the two fighters clinch.
Oki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Oki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oki is leaning against Khan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khan lands a right hand.
Oki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khan backwards. #T1#
Oki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khan's elbow.
Khan lands an uppercut.
Oki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Oki struggles to land a body shot inside as Khan controls his hands.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Oki.
Oki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Oki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oki can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
Khan prevents a body shot from Oki.
Khan lands an uppercut.
Oki tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khan working aggressively here.
A short right from Khan on the inside. #BC#
Khan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khan misses with an uppercut. Oki saw that one coming.
Khan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Oki. That's going to slow Khan down.
Oki swinging wildly here. #T2#
Oki throws the kick towards the body but Khan avoids it.
Oki misses with an uppercut.
Khan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oki tries to clinch up.
Oki misses with an uppercut. Khan saw that one coming.
Oki swinging wildly here.
Khan avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Oki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Khan does no damage.
Oki misses with a body shot.
Oki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Khan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oki looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.
Khan avoids the head kick by Oki.
Oki throws an overhand right that lands on Khan's shoulder, as Khan tries to avoid the shot.
Khan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Khan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Oki really 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.
#R4#
Oki tries to bum rush Khan with a series of wild strikes but Khan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khan feints a jab promting Oki to slip. Khan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Oki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Hakeem Oki has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Oki there.
Oki tries to clinch there but Khan circles away.
Khan connects with a nice looking jab.
Oki moves out of range of the strikes.
Oki misses with a few strikes there.
Oki tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Khan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oki can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
Oki misses with a punch to the body.
Oki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Khan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oki.
Khan trying to stall but Oki improves his position. #T1#
Oki tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Oki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oki gets through Khan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oki can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
Oki tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Oki back against the ropes.
Hakeem Oki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Khan tries to stall but Oki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Oki misses with some punches.
Khan blocks a body shot from Oki. #BC#
Khan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Oki. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Oki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Argat Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oki throws the left hand but Khan avoids the punch easily.
Oki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Khan misses with a double jab. #CL#
Khan gets a clinch.
Oki misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Oki lands a right hand.
A short right from Khan on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Oki.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Oki uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Khan gets through Oki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Khan backwards.
Khan misses with the head strike. #BC#
Khan manages to break the clinch.
Khan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oki missing with a left hand there. Khan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Khan clinches.
Khan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oki backwards.
Oki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Khan lands a shoulder strike.
Oki letting Khan take a breather here.
Oki misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan looking to stall. #BC2#
Oki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Khan drives through and clinches with Oki against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Argat Khan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hakeem Oki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Oki closes the distance and clinches.
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khan lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Oki as the two fighters clinch.
Oki tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Oki cracks Khan with a nice body shot.
Oki keeps control of Khan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Khan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oki lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Oki.
Oki lands a shot to the body.
Oki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oki lands a shoulder strike.
Oki lands with a right to the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oki blocks an uppercut.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Oki.
Khan prevents a body shot from Oki. #T1#
Oki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Oki.
Oki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khan blocks a body shot from Oki.
Khan blocks a body shot from Oki.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Khan is looking to break free of the clinch but Oki has double underhooks.
Oki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khan.
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Khan breaks from the clinch.
Oki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Khan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oki throws a wild body kick that Khan sees coming a mile off.
Oki jabs Khan right on the nose. Khan blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Khan moves into range and clinches up with Oki.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan.
Oki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khan's efforts to push away.
Oki goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Khan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oki to score with a decent uppercut.
Oki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#
Khan is rocked!
Oki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Khan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oki punishes Khan's body with a nice straight punch.
Oki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Khan seems to have got his legs back now.
An inside leg kick lands from Khan.
Khan throws a body punch but Oki moves out of range.
And Oki responds with a good body kick, but Khan manages to step out the way in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oki connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Oki closes the distance and pushes Khan back into the ropes.
Khan wants to break free but Oki has control.
Oki lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakeem Oki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:49
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 46:50
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakeem Oki!

Hakeem Oki is the new welterweight champion!
Hakeem Oki decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

 

Event: WKBC: The Zealot VS Cheating     
Date:   Apr 02, 2020
#R1#
Oki scores with a leg kick.
Oki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Oki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Makarenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Oki.
Oki doesn't manage to clinch there - Makarenko circles away.
Oki works over Makarenko's head and body with a nice combination.
Oki clobbers Makarenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Makarenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Oki is out of range.
Oki connects with a crisp jab.
Oki connects with a solid leg kick.
Makarenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makarenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oki throws a head kick that Makarenko semi-blocks.
Makarenko throws a head kick but Oki moves out of range.
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick and Oki moves out of range easily.
Oki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makarenko moves out of range as Oki throws a body kick.
Oki lands a glancing blow to the side of Makarenko's head.
Oki scoring well with a low kick there.
Oki connects with an inside leg kick.
Oki scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Makarenko takes a swing at Oki's ribcage but misses.
Oki throws a combination. Makarenko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#
Makarenko is rocked!
Makarenko misses with a head kick.
Makarenko looks winded!
Oki jabs Makarenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Makarenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Oki gets a clinch.
Oki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makarenko throws a head punch that misses.
Oki lands with a left to the head.
Makarenko prevents a body shot from Oki.
Oki tries a body shot but Makarenko blocks it.
Makarenko looking to stall.
Oki lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Oki.
Oki lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oki lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Oki.
A body shot lands from Oki. #T2#
Oki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Oki.
Oki lands a body shot.
Oki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Oki.
Makarenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oki is leaning against Makarenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oki lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Oki.
Oki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oki pushes Makarenko back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Oki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oki lands with a right hand.
Oki tries a head kick but it misses.
Makarenko blocks a head kick by Oki.
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Oki counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Makarenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oki lands a lovely overhand right.
Oki connects with an inside leg kick.
Makarenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oki scores with a big combo that sends Makarenko crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Makarenko flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Oki jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakeem Oki!
A pretty intense looking Hakeem Oki took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

 

Event: Bushido K1: 3     
Date:   Mar 21, 2020
#R1#
Oki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Liaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Liaw's calf.
Liaw scores with a one two! Oki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Hakeem Oki has been cut.
Oki loads up on a big right hand but Liaw slips the punch.
Liaw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Liaw stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oki.
Liaw misses with a body shot.
Oki is looking for the big counter here.
Oki avoids the body shot from Liaw.
Liaw slips under a jab.
Liaw jabs Oki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Liaw staying out of range there.
Oki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oki is looking to slow Liaw down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Oki moves into the clinch.#T1#
Oki lands a shot to the body.
Oki throws a punch but it's blocked by Liaw.
Oki working aggressively here.
Oki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oki struggles to land a body shot inside as Liaw controls his hands.
Oki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oki scores with a shot to the side of Liaw's head.
Oki misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Oki breaks the clinch.
Oki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Liaw staying out of range there.
Oki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liaw appears to be looking for a big counter.
Oki avoids the body shot from Liaw. #T2#
Oki looks to score with a jab to the body but Liaw is just out of range.
Oki digs a good hook to Liaw's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Oki.
Oki is looking to clinch.
Oki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Liaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oki throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Liaw misses the target.
Oki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oki tries to clinch
and Liaw makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Liaw prevents a body shot from Oki.
Liaw misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oki.
Liaw blocks a body shot from Oki.
Oki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Oki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hakeem Oki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Liaw slips under a jab.#CL#
Liaw rushes Oki and presses him up against the ropes.
Oki lands a shoulder strike.
Oki misses with a punch to the body.
Liaw stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Oki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Liaw slips a jab and a cross from Oki.
Oki is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Left hook, right uppercut from Oki.
Oki's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Oki duly obliges.
A head kick from Oki lands but Liaw takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oki defending well as Liaw loads up on a big left hand.
Oki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liaw manages to avoid it.
Oki misses with a right hand
and Liaw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Liaw lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oki circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Liaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Liaw looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Oki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Liaw misses with an uppercut.
Hakeem Oki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Liaw throws a jab when Oki was well out of range.
Oki throws a jab when Liaw was well out of range.
A solid body kick from Oki.
Liaw misses with a hook.
Oki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hakeem Oki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oki misses with a hook.
Liaw is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Oki misses.
Oki misses with a hook to the body
and Liaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Oki lands a right hook to the body.
Oki lands a jab to the head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Oki has Liaw up against the ropes in a clinch.
Liaw taking a breather.
Oki tries to throw a body punch but Liaw avoids it by throwing Oki back against the ropes.
Oki throws a punch but it's blocked by Liaw.
Oki gets through Liaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Liaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Liaw avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Liaw walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oki looks to clinch
and Liaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Liaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Oki misses with a body shot.
Oki throws a hook to the side of Liaw's head but Liaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Liaw appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Oki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hakeem Oki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Oki moves into the clinch.
Liaw keeps control of Oki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oki can't find room to land a body shot as Liaw controls the action.
Oki misses with a body punch.
Liaw tries a body shot but Oki blocks it.
Oki blocks a body shot from Liaw.
Weimin Liaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oki.
Oki pushes Liaw back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oki digs a right hand into Liaw's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Liaw's gas tank.
Oki can't find room to land a body shot as Liaw controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oki struggles to land a body shot inside as Liaw controls his hands.
Oki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Liaw is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Liaw blocks an uppercut.
Oki struggles to land a body shot inside as Liaw controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Oki as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Oki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oki misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oki. #BC2#
Oki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liaw slips a jab from Oki.
Liaw appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Liaw moves out of range as Oki throws a body kick.
Oki connects with a high kick.
Hakeem Oki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oki tries to clinch but Liaw is having none of it.
Liaw is looking to counter punch.
Oki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Liaw drops his hands momentarily and Oki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oki throws a right and a left that Liaw avoids nicely.
Liaw throws a leg kick that misses.
Oki lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Liaw connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Oki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Oki tries to clinch but Liaw moves out of range.
Liaw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oki punishes Liaw's body with a nice straight punch.
Oki sizes up Liaw with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Liaw has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Liaw there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oki is looking to clinch but Liaw is avoiding it.
It looked like Liaw was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oki.
Oki lands a nice shot that snaps Liaw's head back.
Some wild striking there from Oki.
Oki throws a head kick but Liaw moves out of range.
A big right from Oki misses.
A quick step to the side and Liaw tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakeem Oki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oki 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakeem Oki!

A pretty intense looking Hakeem Oki took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

 

Event: Openweight GP:Grand Finale     
Date:   Mar 14, 2020
#R1##CL#
Oki drives through and clinches with Harris against the ropes.
Harris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Oki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Harris closes the distance and clinches.
Oki pushes Harris back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Oki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oki tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Oki back against the ropes.
Oki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harriss head. #BC2#
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harris lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oki throws out a loose jab but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Oki rushes Harris and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oki.
Harris prevents a body shot from Oki.
Oki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Oki.
Oki tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
Oki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow. #T1#
Oki tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oki.
Harris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oki's elbow.
Oki presses Harris against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Harris.
Oki misses with a punch on the inside.
Oki goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oki wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
Harris on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A left and a right from Oki both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Oki on the inside.
Oki misses with a punch to the body.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
Harris misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oki misses with a punch to the body.
Oki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harris backwards. #T2##BC2#
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oki scores with the left hand. Harris knows he should have avoided that one.
Oki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oki throws a low kick but Harris avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Harris misses with an uppercut. Oki saw that one coming.
Oki connects with an inside leg kick.
Harris checks the leg kick.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Harris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oki throws a hook but Harris blocks it.
Harris tries to counter with a clinch but Oki shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Harris clinches up against the ropes.
Oki throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
A right handed body shot lands from Oki.
Oki tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
Oki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris tries to throw a body punch but Oki avoids it by throwing Harris back against the ropes.
Oki pushes Harris back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harris.
Harris lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oki. #BC#
Oki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Oki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A left lands for Oki.
Harris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oki.
Harris digs a good body shot into Oki's ribs.
Oki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Oki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oki's corner calls for a 1-2. Oki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harris.#CL2#
Harris moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Oki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harris slips a jab and a cross from Oki.
Oki sets himself, and Harris steps forward looking for the clinch! Oki avoids it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris cracks Oki with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Harris closes the distance and clinches.
Harris scores with a shot to the side of Oki's head.
Harris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
Oki lands a shoulder strike.
Oki blocks an uppercut.
Oki tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Oki back against the ropes.
Oki pushes Harris back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Harris. #T1#
Harris misses with some punches.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oki tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
Oki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hakeem Oki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Harris misses with a body punch.
Harris tries a body shot but Oki blocks it.
Oki misses with a punch to the body.
Oki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
Harris prevents a body shot from Oki.
Oki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harris prevents a body shot from Oki.
Harris goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Harris breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Harris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oki misses with some punches.
Oki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harris pushes Oki back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harris blocks a body shot from Oki. #BC2#
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Oki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Harris checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Harris misses with a body shot.
Harris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harris.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harris steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Oki.
Oki scores with a spinning back kick!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oki, as that shot connected. #CL#
Oki has Harris up against the ropes in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Oki.
A right hand to the body from Oki.
Oki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harris blocks a body shot from Oki.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oki. #BC#
Oki breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris blocks a low kick nicely.
Oki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harris moves away.
Harris tries to counter by closing the distance.
Oki throws a series of punches but Harris avoids them all with ease.
Harris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Oki dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Harris.
Anselmo Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oki moves forwards but Harris connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Harris moves away from the strike by Oki.
Oki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harris is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Harris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Harris lands a nice shot that snaps Oki's head back.
Oki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Harris clinches up with Oki and pushes him back against the ropes.
Oki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harris prevents a body shot from Oki.
Oki misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oki lands a nice shot to the body.
Oki connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harris finds it's way round the side to connect with Oki's head.
Oki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harris connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harris misses with a hook. Oki ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Oki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oki on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Harris drives through and clinches with Oki against the ropes.
Harris struggles to land a body shot inside as Oki controls his hands.
Oki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
Oki scores with a shot to the side of Harris's head.
Harris misses with a body punch.
Harris blocks a body shot from Oki.
Harris prevents a body shot from Oki. #BC2#
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Hakeem Oki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Harris drives through and clinches with Oki against the ropes.
Harris lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Harris misses.
A good leg kick by Oki.
Oki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oki. #T2#
Oki throws a right and a left that Harris avoids nicely.
Harris is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Oki.
Harris misses with a straight right.
Harris swings for the body but Oki moves out of range.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oki moves away.
Harris falls off balance throwing a combination
and Oki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Harris's knee momentarily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Oki.
Hakeem Oki is winning the standup battle so far.
Oki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Harris closes the distance and clinches.
Harris lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Harris fails to land.
Harris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oki backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris misses with a body punch.
Harris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Harris.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anselmo Harris.
Well Oki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakeem Oki!

Hakeem Oki opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

 

Event: Rising Dragon: 4     
Date:   Mar 07, 2020
#R1#
Oki tries to clinch up.
Ramos tries a head kick but it misses.
Hakeem Oki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Oki, right into the meat.
A low kick from Oki misses
and Ramos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ramos misses the jab.
A cross from Oki lands.
Ramos misses with a wild combination.
Oki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oki misses with a hook.#CL2#
Ramos rushes Oki and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Oki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Oki misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Ramos has closed the distance and engaged Oki in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramos lands a nice elbow.
Ramos tries to circle away but Oki has him pinned against the ropes.
Oki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oki lands a nice uppercut.
Oki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramos lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Hakeem Oki has been cut.#T1#
Oki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ramos backwards.
Oki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Ramos breaks from the clinch.
Oki looks to throw a body kick
and Ramos finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ramos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Ramos moves into the clinch successfully.
Oki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oki lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Oki.
Oki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramos is trying to force a seperation but Oki has the dominant position.
Ramos lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Oki doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Ramos manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Ramos gets tackled into the ropes by Oki. Oki maintains the clinch. #BC#
Oki manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Ramos clinches up with Oki and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Ramos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oki throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Oki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oki looks to land a left hand but Ramos moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Oki avoids the head kick by Ramos.
Oki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oki loads up on a big right hand but Ramos slips the punch.
Ramos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oki blocks a low kick nicely.
Oki slips a straight right by Ramos.#CL#
Oki clinches up with Ramos and pushes him back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oki.
Oki lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Oki.
Oki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramos.
Ramos is trying to force a seperation but Oki has the dominant position.
Ramos lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Oki.
Ramos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramos blocks a body shot from Oki.
Ramos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oki lands with a short shot to the head.
Ramos prevents a body shot from Oki.
Oki tries a body shot but Ramos blocks it. #BC2#
Ramos breaks the clinch.
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 Hakeem Oki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hakeem Oki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Oki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramos.
Oki fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Oki misses.
A big left from Oki misses.
Oki throws a low kick but Ramos moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Ramos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - Oki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramos tries to work over Oki's front leg with a kick but Oki checks it. #CL#
Oki closes the distance and clinches.
Oki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramos's elbow. #BC2#
Ramos breaks from the clinch.
Oki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oki throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Oki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oki is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oki is looking to clinch but Ramos is avoiding it.
Ramos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oki.
Oki doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramos circles away.
Oki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ramos eats them both and turns towards Oki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Ramos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramos slips a jab and a cross from Oki.
Ramos throws a solid leg kick but Oki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ramos.
Ramos scores with a leg kick.
Ramos slips under a jab.
Ramos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oki. That did some damage!
Oki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramos.
Ramos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oki.
Oki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramos. That's going to slow Oki down.
Oki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ramos finds it's way round the side to connect with Oki's head.
Oki throws a hook but Ramos avoids it easily.
Oki misses the shot to the body.
Oki avoids the head kick by Ramos.
Oki throws a sloppy head kick and Ramos moves out of range easily. #CL#
Oki moves into range and clinches up with Ramos.
Ramos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ramos backwards.
Ramos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ramos throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oki.
Good body shot from Oki.
Oki tries to work over Ramos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Ramos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Oki moves into the clinch.
Ramos can't break the clinch.
Ramos misses with a punch on the inside.
Oki struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramos controls his hands.
Oki digs a right hand into Ramos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ramos's gas tank.
Ramos lands an uppercut.
Hakeem Oki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ramos tries to circle away but Oki has him pinned against the ropes.
Ramos blocking some punches.
Ramos working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Ramos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hakeem Oki is winning the standup battle so far.
Oki motions for Ramos to come forward. Oki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ramos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ramos.
Oki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramos moves away.
Ramos unleashes a big counter combination but Oki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Oki misses with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Oki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hakeem Oki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ramos connects with a nice looking jab.
An inside leg kick from Ramos misses.
Oki throws a head kick but Ramos moves out of range.
Oki loads up on a big right hand but Ramos slips the punch.
Ramos misses with a straight right.
Ramos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Oki. Those never looked like landing.
Ramos connects with the punch.#CL#
Oki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Oki. #BC2#
Ramos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Ramos.
Oki appears to be looking for a big counter.
Oki motions for Ramos to come forward. Oki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramos throws a counter combo.
A punch combination from Ramos misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ramos.
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!
A head kick misses from Oki.
Ramos throws a head kick that misses.
Oki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramos moves away.
Ramos takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Oki misses with the body kick
and Ramos counters with a series of strikes. Oki will be more careful next time no doubt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ramos.
Ramos throws a nice looking combination but Oki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oki lands a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Oki.
Oki throws a body punch but Ramos moves out of range.
Oki misses with a right hand
and Ramos counters with a low kick, right behind Oki 's knee.
Oki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oki lands a body shot.
Jacinto Ramos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hakeem Oki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ramos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oki to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Ramos clinches up with Oki and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Ramos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oki misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Oki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ramos eats them both and turns towards Oki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Oki tries to clinch but Ramos is having none of it.
Ramos swings for the body but Oki moves out of range.
Oki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice cross by Oki.
Oki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramos.
Oki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ramos at a distance.
Oki tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramos misses with a low kick.
Ramos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Oki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ramos just misses with a punch to the body.
Oki throws a good cross that connects.
Oki throws a sloppy head kick and Ramos moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oki tries to clinch there but Ramos circles away.
Nice shot by Ramos.
Ramos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ramos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oki.
Ramos looks to land a left hand but Oki moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakeem Oki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakeem Oki!

Hakeem Oki took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
Jacinto Ramos was interviewed post fight and said 'Big heart, determined '.

 

Event: Rising Dragon: 2     
Date:   Feb 29, 2020
#R1#
Oki checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Oki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cortez, pushing him back against the ropes.
Oki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cortez backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortez.
Oki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oki misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Cortez breaks from the clinch.
Oki blocks a leg kick.
Cortez slips a straight right by Oki.
An inside leg kick lands from Oki.
A big right from Cortez misses.
Cortez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Oki is out of range.
Cortez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oki. That did some damage!
Cortez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cortez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oki misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cortez.
Cortez wants to slow Oki down by chopping away at his legs.
Cortez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Oki's calf.
Oki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oki tries to move into range but Cortez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cortez throws a leg kick but Oki moved away.
The fighters circling - Cortez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cortez throws a shot from downtown. Oki moves away and avoids it.
Oki is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Cortez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cortez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oki misses with a wild combination.
Oki takes a swing at Cortez's ribcage but misses.
Cortez is looking to chop away at Oki's legs.
Oki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oki misses with a double jab.
Oki tries a head kick but it misses.
Oki misses with an uppercut.
Cortez slips a jab from Oki.
Cortez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oki manages to avoid it.
Oki throws an overhand right that lands on Cortez's shoulder, as Cortez tries to avoid the shot.
Oki slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Cortez as he connects with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cortez throws out a leg kick but Oki moves out of range and Cortez only half commits.
Oki tries to clinch but Cortez is having none of it.
Oki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cortez. Cortez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oki checks a low kick from Cortez.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortez cracks the inside of Oki's front leg.
Cortez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2##CL#
Oki drives through and clinches with Cortez against the ropes.
Oki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cortez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oki backwards.
Cortez prevents a body shot from Oki. #BC2#
Cortez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cortez misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Oki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cortez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A punch combination from Oki misses.
Cortez throws a hook but Oki blocks it.
It looked like Oki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cortez 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 Oki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Oki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Oki 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.
Cortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oki moves away.#CL#
Oki moves into range and clinches up with Cortez.
Oki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oki.
Oki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Oki lands a body punch.
Oki scores with a hook to the body.
Cortez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oki.
Cortez tries to land knees in the clinch but Oki avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Oki dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Oki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oki moves in looking to clinch but Cortez pushes him off.
Cortez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cortez is looking to chop away at Oki's legs.
Oki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juanito Cortez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cortez throws a counter combo.
Cortez wants to land a leg kick but Oki is out of range.
Cortez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick misses from Cortez.
Cortez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oki slips a straight right by Cortez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oki cracks Cortez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oki lands a nice looking body shot.
Oki moves out of range as Cortez strikes.
Cortez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oki lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Oki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oki looks to land a left hand but Cortez moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Oki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Oki.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Oki scores with a jab. Cortez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oki throws a push kick but Cortez slaps the foot to one side.
Cortez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cortez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Oki - the referee stops the clock and Cortez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Oki. Cortez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cortez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oki.
Oki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Oki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cortez, pushing him back against the ropes.
Oki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oki has a couple of punches blocked by Cortez.
Cortez tries to land knees in the clinch but Oki avoids the damage to the body.
Oki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cortez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oki is defending well for now.
Oki misses with a punch to the body.
Oki managing to block the knees to the body from Cortez.
Oki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oki fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Cortez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cortez. Cortez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Oki.
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Oki moves out of range easily.
Oki wants to land a leg kick but Cortez is out of range.
Oki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2#
Cortez drops his hands momentarily and Oki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Some bone on bone action there as Oki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oki misses with a few strikes there.
Oki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oki tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortez throws a counter combo.
Oki scores with a jab.
Oki pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cortez back to the ropes. Oki follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cortez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cortez moves forwards but Oki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cortez throws a low kick, looking for Oki's leg but Oki calmly moves out of range.
Oki throws a jab but it's blocked by Cortez.
Cortez keeps the fight on the outside.
Cortez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cortez looks to land a left hand but Oki moved out of range nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cortez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cortez's calf.
Oki swings for the body but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Cortez looks to move away, Oki throws a big counter combo but Cortez just gets out of the way.
Cortez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oki circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Oki dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cortez checks a leg kick.
Cortez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cortez misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Oki.
Oki scores with a shot to the body.
Oki is looking to clinch but Cortez is avoiding it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Oki.
Oki throws a head kick but Cortez moves out of range.
Oki misses with a low kick as Cortez jumps back.
Oki throws a head kick that misses.
Oki scores with a body shot.
Cortez lands a leg kick that knocks Oki off balance momentarily.
Oki lands a jab to the head.
Cortez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Oki just misses with a punch to the body.
Cortez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Oki is able to avoid easily.
Cortez staying out of range there.
Nice cross by Cortez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Cortez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oki tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cortez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cortez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Oki.
Oki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cortez 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 Oki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Oki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Oki slips a straight right by Cortez.
Oki checks a leg kick. #CL#
Oki drives through and clinches with Cortez against the ropes.
Oki working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Oki.
A left hand lands to the body for Oki.
Oki goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Cortez breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Oki.
Cortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oki.
Cortez misses with a series of wild punches.
Hakeem Oki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oki throws a good cross that connects.
Jab by Oki.
Oki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cortez's hands.
Cortez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cortez. Cortez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez throws the left hand but Oki avoids the punch easily.
Cortez clobbers Oki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cortez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Oki scores with a three punch combo!
Oki connects with a body shot that sends Cortez's belly button to the back.
Oki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cortez's head.
Oki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cortez can do to turn this around?
Cortez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oki was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortez.
Oki digs a good body shot into Cortez's ribs.
Oki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cortez doesn't seem bothered though.
Cortez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oki lands with a slapping head kick.
Cortez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Oki thumps Cortez with a low kick.
Cortez looks to score with a jab to the body but Oki is just out of range.
Oki checks a leg kick.
Oki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cortez throws a body shot but no joy.
Oki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cortez swats away the attempt to clinch by Oki.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice defenses there by Oki.
An attempted straight right counter from Oki misses the target.
Juanito Cortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab lands there for Oki.
Cortez moves forwards but Oki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oki is looking to slow Cortez down with leg kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakeem Oki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakeem Oki!

A determined Hakeem Oki didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Juanito Cortez spoke after the fight, saying 'Well...shit happens....i will b back!'.

 

Event: Elite Thai Showdown: 3     
Date:   Feb 14, 2020
#R1#
Oki misses with a body kick.
George lands a glancing blow to the side of Oki's head.
Oki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Oki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
George 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.
Oki moves in looking to clinch but George pushes him off.
George looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
George ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
George fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oki.
Oki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
George tries a head kick but it misses.
Oki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
George lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
George pivots, looking for a leg kick but Oki is out of range and George settles back down.
Oki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but George paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oki throws a head kick but George moves out of range.
Oki moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGeorge.
The fighters circling - Oki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but George moves away.
George throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oki dips to his left and cracks George with an uppercut!
George lands with an uppercut that bounces Oki off the ropes and back into range.
George displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oki throws out the jab. #T1#
George swats away the attempt to clinch by Oki.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from George! But no joy.
Oki looks to throw a body kick
and George counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oki slips a jab from George.
Oki tries to score with a low kick but George moves his leg out of the way.
Oki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oki ducks right into an uppercut from George.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
George misses with the combination.
George moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
George moves out of range of the body kick.
Oki tries to clinch there but George circles away.
Oki misses with an uppercut.
George fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oki manages to avoid it.
Oki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oki throws the left hand but George avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
George keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oki backing away here, and George unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
George wants to slow Oki down by chopping away at his legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Oki 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 George has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from George and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
George throws a solid leg kick but Oki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at George.#CL#
Oki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Oki on the inside.
Oki lands a left hand that snaps the head of George backwards.
George lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oki.
George presses Oki against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
George stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oki tries to throw a body punch but George avoids it by throwing Oki back against the ropes.
George lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, George creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oki lands a body shot in the clinch.
George working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oki tries to work over George's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Georges head.
George lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by George.
George blocks an uppercut.
George misses with a knee to the head.
George lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
George lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lambert George dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
George uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Oki has time to react.
George lands with an uppercut that bounces Oki off the ropes and back into range.
Oki throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling George to counter with a crisp jab.
Oki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Oki throws a hook to the side of George's head but George sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oki misses with a straight right.
George tests Oki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
George fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oki.
George tries a head kick but it misses.
Oki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oki throws a low kick, looking for George's leg but George calmly moves out of range.
Oki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
George is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Oki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lambert George seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Oki - just one landing.
Oki misses with an uppercut. George saw that one coming.
Oki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oki sets himself, and George steps forward looking for the clinch! Oki avoids it this time.
Oki moves in looking to clinch but George pushes him off.
George dips to his left and cracks Oki with an uppercut!
Oki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
No joy there for Oki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick from Oki misses
letting George counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Oki.
George tries to move into range but Oki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oki throws a head kick that misses
and George counters with an outside leg kick.
A big left from Oki misses.
George throws a nice inside leg kick.
George has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Oki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by George.
Oki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
George bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Oki has closed the distance and engaged George in a clinch.
Oki scores with a hook to the body.
George throws a punch but it's blocked by Oki.
George with an attempt at a knee that misses.
George blocks a body shot from Oki.
George lands an elbow just above Oki 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
George misses with a body punch.
Oki misses with a hook to the ribs.
George prevents a body shot from Oki.
George throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oki blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from George fails to land.
Oki struggles to land a body shot inside as George controls his hands. #T2#
George throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oki takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
George breaks the clinch.
George has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by George.
Oki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
George motions for Oki to come forward. George throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
George swinging wildly here.
It looked like Oki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Oki.
Oki misses with a straight right. #CL2#
George drives through and clinches with Oki against the ropes.
George blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oki struggles to land a body shot inside as George controls his hands.
Oki lands a left hand that snaps the head of George backwards.
Oki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Oki can't find room to land a body shot as George controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from George fails to land.
Oki tries to throw a body punch but George avoids it by throwing Oki back against the ropes.
Oki misses with a body punch.
Oki pushes George back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
George lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lambert George showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Oki misses with a looping right.
Oki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oki missing with a left hand there. George was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oki throws an overhand right that lands on George's shoulder, as George tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Oki.
George is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
George connects with a right hand. Oki shakes it off.#CL#
Oki has George up against the ropes in a clinch.
Oki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
George lands a damaging elbow.
Oki has a couple of punches blocked by George. #BC#
Oki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
George dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oki. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Oki misses the target.
Oki wants to clinch.
George scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
A combination from Oki does no damage.
Oki fails with an attempt to clinch.
George's corner calls for a 1-2. George obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
George clinches with his opponent.
Oki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oki misses with a punch on the inside.
Oki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
George tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
George swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oki misses with a body punch.
George misses with the head strike.
Oki misses with a body punch.
Oki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oki lands with a right to the head.
Oki misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by George.#T2#
George lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
George lands an elbow inside that Oki shrugs off.
Oki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Georges head.
Oki working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by George.
George digs a right hand into Oki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oki's gas tank.
A short uppercut from George.
George lands an elbow inside that Oki shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Hakeem Oki has been cut.
George tries a knee to the head but Oki blocks it.
George lands with a short punch from the clinch.
George makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
George throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from George.
Oki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oki misses with a body punch.
Oki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of George backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oki lands with a left to the head.
Oki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oki works on George's body with a couple of short punches.
Oki blocks an elbow strike from George.
Oki tries to throw a body punch but George avoids it by throwing Oki back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lambert George really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hakeem Oki's cut.
That's time! Oki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Oki misses the body punch
enabling George to counter with a crisp jab.
George connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oki throws a head kick but George moves out of range.
Oki checks a low kick from George.
Oki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oki just misses with a punch to the body.
George thumps Oki with a low kick.
George dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oki. That did some damage!
Hakeem Oki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oki misses with a wild body shot.
George misses the shot to the body.
George misses with an uppercut.
George gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oki throws a leg kick that is checked
and George counters with a straight right hand.
George uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oki.
George lands a nice shot that snaps Oki's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
George scores with a nice head shot.
Oki works George's body with a nice hook.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Oki.
Oki moves out of range of the leg kick from George.
George dodges the punch combination from Oki.
George throws a big shot that misses.
George avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oki takes a swing at George's ribcage but misses.
George lands a leg kick that knocks Oki off balance momentarily.
George tries a head kick but it misses.
Oki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Oki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract George.
George is looking to chop away at Oki's legs.
Oki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent George stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oki checks the leg kick.
Oki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
George keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oki.
George defending well as Oki loads up on a big left hand.
George only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Oki is really struggling to find his range with his punches. George's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Oki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oki tries to clinch there but George circles away.
George lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oki misses with a body kick. #T2#
Oki throws a leg kick which misses George's front leg but catches the back leg as George tries to avoid it.
George connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
George lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Oki throws a low kick but it's checked well by George.
George throws a combination. Oki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
George slips a jab from Oki.
George motions for Oki to come forward. George throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
George fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
George fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oki loads up on a big right hand but George slips the punch.
George tries a quick counter leg kick but Oki is wise to it.#CL#
Oki moves into the clinch.
George tries to land a knee to the head but Oki blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Oki fails to land.
George with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oki throws a head punch that misses.
Oki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oki digs a right hand into George's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on George's gas tank.
George throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Oki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lambert George dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Hakeem Oki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5##CL#
Oki clinches up against the ropes.
Hakeem Oki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oki swings wildly with an uppercut but George uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oki working aggressively here.
George lands a damaging elbow.
Oki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with George's elbow.
Oki struggles to land a body shot inside as George controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Oki.
Oki misses with a punch to the body.
George misses with a knee strike.
Oki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Oki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with George's elbow.
Oki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from George.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George lands an elbow that stopped Oki in his tracks for a moment.
Oki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Oki - that landed with a thud.
Oki tries a body shot but George blocks it.
George blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Oki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
George working aggressively here. #T1#
Oki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oki misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Oki.
Oki lands with a right to the head.
Oki digs a right hand underneath George's ribcage. George let out a lung full of air as it connected.
George blocks a body shot from Oki.
George lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oki takes a knee right on the jaw!
George doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oki blocking some punches.
George presses Oki against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
George throws a head punch that misses.
Oki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from George fails to land.
Oki misses with a punch on the inside.
Oki tries to work over George's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
George tries to land a knee to the head but Oki blocks with his arms.
George blocks an uppercut.
Oki blocks an elbow strike from George.
Oki misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
George blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for George.
George throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oki blocks it with crossed arms.
Oki gets through George's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
George tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oki tries a body shot but George blocks it.
George lands a nice elbow.
Lambert George seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Oki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oki cracks George with a nice body shot.
Oki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
George lands an uppercut.
Oki lands a hook that snaps the head of George backwards.
Oki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from George.
Oki lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
George looking to throw knees to the head but Oki is blocking nicely.
Oki blocks an uppercut.
Oki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with George's elbow.
Oki dodges an elbow strike from George.

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 Hakeem Oki.
Well George has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lambert George!

 

Event: TWGC 28 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   Feb 14, 2020

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hakeem Oki (ranked 1802 p4p, 48 weight class) and Baby Kitten Rojumanong (ranked 1615 p4p, 98 weight class). Oki is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!




170 cm
39 yrs
123 lbs



169 cm
21 yrs
136 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hakeem Oki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Baby Kitten Rojumanong!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Rojumanong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rojumanong told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Oki looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rojumanong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oki walks away with a smile on his face. Rojumanong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Rojumanong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rojumanong fails to pull guard.
Rojumanong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oki.
Rojumanong is trying to pull guard but Oki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hakeem Oki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baby Kitten Rojumanong.

Rojumanong drags the fight down to the ground.
Rojumanong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rojumanong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Let's hope that Rojumanong 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojumanong keeping moving, preventing Oki from controlling successfully.
Rojumanong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rojumanong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oki defends it easily.

Rojumanong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oki defends it easily.
Rojumanong is pulling down on Oki's head. It's preventing any offense from Oki, at least for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojumanong's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Oki wants to pass the guard but Rojumanong is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oki stopping the sweep attempt from Rojumanong.
Rojumanong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Oki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Rojumanong has his foot on Oki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oki works his way back into a safe position though.

Oki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Oki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Rojumanong looking for a guillotine here but Oki defends easily.

Rojumanong is looking for a triangle but Oki pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rojumanong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oki defends it easily.
Rojumanong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Rojumanong working for a triangle but Oki defends it easily.
Rojumanong looking for a sweep. Not yet Rojumanong, not yet.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rojumanong trying to keep a closed guard but Oki is proving a slippery customer.
Rojumanong has his hands on Oki's head, controlling the position.

Rojumanong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rojumanong controls Oki momentarily but Oki frees himself.
Oki is looking to pass into half guard but Rojumanong pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rojumanong is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oki (0) vs (2) Rojumanong
Rojumanong content to stall in guard here.
Rojumanong passes into half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rojumanong stalling.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Rojumanong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oki sees it coming and defends easily.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rojumanong controlling the action here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rojumanong is continuing to stall.
Oki is not content to let Rojumanong control the position.
Rojumanong is controlling the pace.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Rojumanong the control monster continue. Boring.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Rojumanong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rojumanong sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rojumanong wants to pass to mount but Oki is defending the position.
Rojumanong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rojumanong is keen to just control but Oki is a slippery customer.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Rojumanong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rojumanong content to control rather than advance.
Rojumanong works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Oki (0) vs (5) Rojumanong
Rojumanong looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rojumanong.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rojumanong wins on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Baby Kitten Rojumanong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: TWGC 28 (135lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Feb 05, 2020

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jackson Bishop (ranked 303 p4p, 42 weight class) and Hakeem Oki (ranked 1691 p4p, 40 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bishop might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Skepta - Top Boy. Hakeem Oki told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!




178 cm
32 yrs
148 lbs



170 cm
39 yrs
123 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jackson Bishop! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hakeem Oki!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Oki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Bishop successfully pulls guard.
Oki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Bishop'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.

Bishop working for a triangle but Oki defends it easily.
Bishop working a defensive guard here.

Bishop throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Bishop working for a triangle but Oki defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bishop throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bishop 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.
Oki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bishop is keeping the position for now.
Oki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bishop (0) vs (3) Oki
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oki is staying tight to Bishop's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Oki working away.
Bishop is being controlled here.
Bishop tries to bench press Oki off him but Oki keeps the position.
Oki wants to take a breather but Bishop manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Oki.

Bishop looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Bishop looking for a guillotine here but Oki defends easily.

Bishop looking for subs off his back but Oki has passed one foot through into half guard.
Oki sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop tries to get to full guard but Oki has control of the leg.
Oki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Oki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bishop knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bishop wants to control but Oki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Oki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bishop knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Oki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Bishop actively working from the bottom here.

Bishop is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oki pulls his head out easily.
Oki trying to control from Bishop's half guard. Bishop has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Bishop looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bishop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bishop looking to control.
Oki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Oki wants to pass the guard but Bishop is keeping the position.
Oki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Oki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bishop (0) vs (6) Oki

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is not content to let Oki control the position.
Bishop is letting Oki control him for a moment.
Oki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bishop keeps working.
Bishop is looking for a sweep.
Bishop is working hard here to advance position.
Bishop manages to get back to half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Oki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bishop (0) vs (9) Oki
Bishop tries to hold on but Oki pushes him away.
Oki controlling the position easily from mount.
Oki is continuing to stall.
Bishop is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Oki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bishop is working to get back to half guard.
Oki controlling the position easily from mount.
Oki trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Oki avoids the attempt from Bishop to control.
Oki with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Bishop wants to hold on but Oki pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oki looking to control but Bishop is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bishop tries to lock up and control but Oki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oki controlling the position easily from mount.
Oki trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bishop gets back to half guard.
Oki controlling the action here.
Bishop won't allow Oki to pass to mount.
Oki is looking to pass Bishop's guard but actually Bishop recovers to full guard.
Oki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bishop wants to sweep here but Oki controlling him for the moment.
Oki wants to pass the guard but Bishop is keeping the position.
Oki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bishop 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.
Bishop keeping full guard, as Oki tries to pass.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Oki wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.

Bishop looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bishop has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Oki has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bishop (0) vs (12) Oki
Bishop is looking for a sweep.
Oki wants to control but Bishop is keeping him busy.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oki slows the pace down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oki wins on points by 12 to 0.
Hakeem Oki took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

 

Event: RR 2.5     
Date:   Dec 31, 2019
#R1#
Oki fails to land with a series of punches.
La De Hoya cracks Oki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
La De Hoya lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #KD#
La De Hoya lands a front kick to the face, that drops Oki to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#ROC#
Oki is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Hakeem Oki has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oki lands a slapping body shot.
Oki slips a jab and a cross from La De Hoya.
Oki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Oki.
Oki throws a right hand that La De Hoya ducks under and follows up with a left that La De Hoya also avoids with ease.
A combination from Oki does no damage.
La De Hoya throws a shot from downtown. Oki moves away and avoids it.
La De Hoya gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oki misses with a hook.
As Oki tries to get set, La De Hoya tries to push him back and clinch up but Oki manages to avoid the attempt.
La De Hoya misses the shot to the body.
La De Hoya missing with a left hand there. Oki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oki tries to clinch up.
Oki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oki tries to clinch up but La De Hoya circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Oki catches La De Hoya with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
La De Hoya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oki takes a swing at La De Hoya's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Oki has closed the distance and engaged La De Hoya in a clinch.
Oki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Oki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oki connects with a good right hand that stumbles La De Hoya. La De Hoya circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
La De Hoya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
La De Hoya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oki.
Oki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but La De Hoya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but La De Hoya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
La De Hoya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oki throws a low kick but it's checked well by La De Hoya.#CL2#
Oki has La De Hoya up against the cage in a clinch.
La De Hoya tries a knee to the head but Oki blocks it. #T2#
Oki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oki misses with a body punch.
Oki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Oki.
La De Hoya lands a knee to the head.
Oki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of La De Hoya backwards.
Oki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oki.
La De Hoya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
La De Hoya softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oki tries to work over La De Hoya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by La De Hoya.
La De Hoya tries to throw a body punch but Oki avoids it by throwing La De Hoya back against the cage.
La De Hoya makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oki throws a head punch that misses.
Oki swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Oki breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Oki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Oki clinches up with La De Hoya and pushes him back against the cage.
Oki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La De Hoya blocks a body shot from Oki.
La De Hoya makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oki misses with a punch to the body.
Oki misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Oki.
Oki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. La De Hoya obliges.
Oki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt La De Hoya or not.
La De Hoya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
La De Hoya tries to land knees in the clinch but Oki avoids the damage to the body.
Oki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
La De Hoya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oki doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
La De Hoya prevents a body shot from Oki.
Oki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
La De Hoya missing with knees to the body.
La De Hoya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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!
Knees in the clinch landing for La De Hoya.
Oki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La De Hoya's elbow.
Oki has a couple of punches blocked by La De Hoya.
Oki can't break the clinch.
La De Hoya tries a knee to the head but Oki blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for La De Hoya.
Oki tries a body shot but La De Hoya blocks it.
La De Hoya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
La De Hoya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oki backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya tries a body shot but Oki blocks it.
Oki tries to work over La De Hoya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La De Hoya lands a body punch in the clinch.
La De Hoya can't find room to land a body shot as Oki controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marious La De Hoya should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Hakeem Oki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
La De Hoya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
La De Hoya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oki scores with a leg kick.
Oki throws a big shot that misses.
La De Hoya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
La De Hoya is looking to counter punch.
Oki lands a leg kick that knocks La De Hoya off balance momentarily.
Oki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oki throws a right hand that La De Hoya ducks under and follows up with a left that La De Hoya also avoids with ease.
Oki misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Oki.
Oki lands a head kick!
Oki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by La De Hoya.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La De Hoya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
La De Hoya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hakeem Oki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by La De Hoya.
La De Hoya does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
La De Hoya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A decent looking body kick lands there for La De Hoya.
Oki moves away from the strike by La De Hoya.
Oki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. La De Hoya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
La De Hoya tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Oki manages to circle out of the way.
La De Hoya walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oki throws a shot to the body.
Oki tries to close the distance and clinch but La De Hoya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oki throws a hook but La De Hoya blocks it.
Oki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Oki closes the distance and pushes La De Hoya back into the cage.
Hakeem Oki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, La De Hoya scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
La De Hoya scores with a knee to the head.
Oki misses with some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. La De Hoya obliges.
La De Hoya prevents a body shot from Oki.
Oki can't find room to land a body shot as La De Hoya controls the action.
La De Hoya tries a knee to the head but Oki blocks it.
Oki working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La De Hoya.
La De Hoya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oki avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Oki fails to land.
A short body shot lands from La De Hoya as the two fighters clinch.
La De Hoya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
La De Hoya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oki's face.
Oki tries to work over La De Hoya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Oki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
La De Hoya throws a head kick that misses.
La De Hoya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oki misses with a two punch combination.
La De Hoya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Oki is looking to clinch but La De Hoya is avoiding it. #CL2#
Oki rushes La De Hoya and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
La De Hoya prevents a body shot from Oki.
Oki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La De Hoya's elbow.
Oki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
La De Hoya with a knee to the head.
La De Hoya tries to land knees in the clinch but Oki avoids the damage to the body.
La De Hoya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La De Hoya blocks a body shot from Oki.
Oki tries to throw a body punch but La De Hoya avoids it by throwing Oki back against the cage.
La De Hoya misses with a hook to the ribs.
La De Hoya lands a nice uppercut.
Oki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La De Hoya's elbow.
La De Hoya misses with a knee to the head.
La De Hoya lands a knee to the head. #T4#
La De Hoya throws a knee to the head but misses.
La De Hoya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oki.
La De Hoya takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from La De Hoya - that landed with a thud.
Oki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oki struggles to land a body shot inside as La De Hoya controls his hands.
La De Hoya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
La De Hoya putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Oki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oki.
A shot in the inside from Oki.
La De Hoya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
La De Hoya scores with a knee to the head.
Oki tries a body shot but La De Hoya blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down La De Hoya.
La De Hoya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
La De Hoya has Oki pressed against the cage, preventing Oki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
La De Hoya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oki's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hakeem Oki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hakeem Oki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Oki misses with a series of wild punches.
Oki looks to land a combination. La De Hoya sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
La De Hoya defending well as Oki loads up on a big left hand.
La De Hoya jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#KD#
La De Hoya lands a front kick to the face, that drops Oki to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
La De Hoya misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Oki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oki is still on wobbly legs! Can La De Hoya finish him?
La De Hoya's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Oki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! La De Hoya scrambles back to his feet.
Good exchange - La De Hoya coming out on top.
Oki misses with a double jab.
Oki misses with a low kick as La De Hoya jumps back.
La De Hoya moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oki avoids the head kick by La De Hoya.
Oki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oki wants to clinch.
Oki seems to have recovered his senses.
Hakeem Oki seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Oki throws a body shot but no joy.
Oki throws a hook but La De Hoya blocks it.
La De Hoya seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Oki throws a series of punches but La De Hoya moves out of range.
Oki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
La De Hoya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oki.
La De Hoya misses the jab.
La De Hoya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oki moves out of range of the strikes.
Oki throws a hook but La De Hoya blocks it.
Oki lands a nice leg kick that just misses La De Hoya's sensitive parts.
La De Hoya misses with a body shot.
La De Hoya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches La De Hoya on the side of the head.#CL2#
Oki moves into the clinch.#T2#
La De Hoya trying to land knees to the body.
La De Hoya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oki is defending well for now.
Oki tries to work over La De Hoya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La De Hoya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oki struggles to land a body shot inside as La De Hoya controls his hands.
La De Hoya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oki avoids it.
Oki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
La De Hoya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oki is defending well for now.
Oki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La De Hoya gets through Oki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
La De Hoya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
La De Hoya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oki throws a head punch that misses.
Oki managing to block the knees to the body from La De Hoya.
A short right from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya tries a knee to the head but Oki blocks it. #T3#
La De Hoya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oki gets through La De Hoya's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oki managing to block the knees to the body from La De Hoya.
Oki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oki tries to throw a body punch but La De Hoya avoids it by throwing Oki back against the cage.
Oki throws a punch but it's blocked by La De Hoya.
Oki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La De Hoya's elbow.
Oki avoiding damage as La De Hoya throws knees to the body.
A short right from Oki.
Oki lands with a short shot to the head.
Oki misses with a body punch.
Oki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La De Hoya's elbow.
Oki takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch blocked on the inside by La De Hoya. #BC2#
Oki manages to break the clinch.
La De Hoya slips under a jab from Oki.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Oki. La De Hoya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oki lands an overhand right.
Nice body kick there by La De Hoya.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oki pivots, looking for a leg kick but La De Hoya is out of range and Oki settles back down.
Oki avoids the head kick by La De Hoya.
Oki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jab from Oki.
Oki misses with a looping left.
Oki missing with a left hand there. La De Hoya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oki misses with a straight left.
La De Hoya tries to move into range but Oki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between La De Hoya's hands.
Oki scores with a nice strike.
La De Hoya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oki slips a jab from La De Hoya.
A punch combination from Oki misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marious La De Hoya takes that one, having scored the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Hakeem Oki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
La De Hoya misses with a head kick.
La De Hoya throws a sloppy head kick and Oki moves out of range easily.
Oki digs a good body shot into La De Hoya's ribs.
Oki lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Good standup being displayed there by Oki as he connects with a hook.
Oki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Oki.
Oki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oki misses with a body shot.
Oki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oki lands a right hook to the body.
La De Hoya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Oki has managed to clinch.
Oki tries a body shot but La De Hoya blocks it.
Oki avoiding damage as La De Hoya throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Oki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Oki misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and La De Hoya counters by moving into the clinch.
La De Hoya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oki avoids it.
Oki misses with a body punch.
La De Hoya lands with a right to the head.
La De Hoya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oki backwards.
Oki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but La De Hoya has him pressed against the cage.
La De Hoya prevents a body shot from Oki.
Oki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees to the body from La De Hoya.
Oki avoiding damage as La De Hoya throws knees to the body.
Oki misses with a body punch.
Knees in the clinch landing for La De Hoya.
Oki is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
La De Hoya blocks a body shot from Oki.
Knees to the body from La De Hoya.
Oki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La De Hoya's elbow.
La De Hoya misses with a knee strike.
Oki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La De Hoya's elbow. #T2#
La De Hoya trying to land knees to the body.
La De Hoya looking to throw knees to the head but Oki is blocking nicely.
La De Hoya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for La De Hoya.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oki is trying to break free.
La De Hoya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oki tries a body shot but La De Hoya blocks it.
La De Hoya scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Oki scores with a nice short uppercut.
La De Hoya misses with a knee to the head.
La De Hoya softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
La De Hoya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oki tries to throw a body punch but La De Hoya avoids it by throwing Oki back against the cage.
La De Hoya scores a nice knee to the body.
La De Hoya throws a head punch that misses.
Oki working hard to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from La De Hoya. #T3#
La De Hoya prevents a body shot from Oki.
La De Hoya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oki is defending well for now.
La De Hoya misses with a hook to the ribs.
La De Hoya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oki's elbow.
Oki managing to block the knees to the body from La De Hoya.
Oki struggles to land a body shot inside as La De Hoya controls his hands.
La De Hoya lands a body shot.
La De Hoya can't find room to land a body shot as Oki controls the action.
Oki throws a punch but it's blocked by La De Hoya.
La De Hoya lands an uppercut.
La De Hoya lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
La De Hoya misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oki.
Oki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Oki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oki tries to work over La De Hoya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
La De Hoya trying to land knees to the body.
Oki lands a right hand.
Oki tries to circle away but La De Hoya has him pinned against the cage.
La De Hoya landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
La De Hoya tries to land knees in the clinch but Oki avoids the damage to the body.
La De Hoya blocks a body shot from Oki.
Oki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La De Hoya blocks a body shot from Oki.
La De Hoya blocks a body shot from Oki.
La De Hoya lands a knee to the head.
La De Hoya misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La De Hoya landing knees to the head.
Oki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
La De Hoya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of La De Hoya backwards.
La De Hoya prevents a body shot from Oki.
La De Hoya trying to land knees to the body.
La De Hoya tries a knee to the head but Oki blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marious La De Hoya had his way with Hakeem Oki in that round.
The cut man is working on Hakeem Oki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Oki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. La De Hoya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oki misses with a kick to the body
and La De Hoya makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
La De Hoya with a body punch. A glancing blow.
La De Hoya throws a head kick that half lands.
Oki thuds a left hand into La De Hoya's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oki.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from La De Hoya - that will leave a mark!
Oki avoids the head kick by La De Hoya.
Oki tries a quick counter leg kick but La De Hoya is wise to it.
Oki lunges at La De Hoya with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by La De Hoya's hand.
La De Hoya takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La De Hoya on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by La De Hoya.
La De Hoya keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
La De Hoya throws a head kick that misses.
La De Hoya moves out of range of the strikes.
La De Hoya throws a head kick that misses.
Oki misses with a body shot.
Oki throws a sloppy head kick and La De Hoya moves out of range easily.
La De Hoya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oki.
La De Hoya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
La De Hoya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oki throws a lazy right hand but La De Hoya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Oki. La De Hoya shrugs it off though.
Oki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
La De Hoya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oki connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Oki throws out a loose jab but La De Hoya uses good head movement to avoid it.
La De Hoya throws a body punch but Oki moves out of range.
La De Hoya throws a shot from downtown. Oki moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Oki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
La De Hoya tries to land a front kick but Oki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oki feints and then cracks La De Hoya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow La De Hoya down.
Marious La De Hoya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
La De Hoya takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
La De Hoya 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.
Oki misses with an uppercut.
La De Hoya just misses with a punch to the body.
Oki thows a left - swing and a miss!
La De Hoya misses with a wild body shot.
La De Hoya looks to land a body kick but Oki moved away.
Oki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. La De Hoya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oki looks to score with a jab to the body but La De Hoya is just out of range.
La De Hoya throws a push kick but Oki slaps the foot to one side.
La De Hoya is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
La De Hoya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oki moves out of range of the strikes.
Oki lands a high kick!
La De Hoya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oki misses with a low kick as La De Hoya jumps back.
La De Hoya connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oki momentarily.
Oki lands a nice shot that snaps La De Hoya's head back.
Hakeem Oki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oki lands a jab to the head.
Oki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but La De Hoya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oki throws a right hand that La De Hoya ducks under and follows up with a left that La De Hoya also avoids with ease.
As Oki tries to get set, La De Hoya tries to push him back and clinch up but Oki manages to avoid the attempt.
Oki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Oki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Oki.
Oki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Oki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Oki misses with a double jab.
La De Hoya has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Oki.
La De Hoya takes a swing at Oki's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Oki.
La De Hoya lands a really nice looking cross but Oki seems unphased.
Oki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL2#
Oki pushes La De Hoya up against the cage in a clinch.
La De Hoya lands a knee to the head.
La De Hoya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
La De Hoya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oki avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La De Hoya throws a knee to the head but misses.
La De Hoya swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hakeem Oki.
I think Oki 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marious La De Hoya!

Marious La De Hoya is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Marious La De Hoya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: AKT 8!     
Date:   Dec 12, 2019
#R1#
Snow wants to land a leg kick but Oki is out of range.
Oki shapes to counter with a head kick.
Snow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oki scores with a punch to the head.
Oki moves out of range of the body kick.
Oki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Snow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oki motions for Snow to come forward. Oki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oki misses with a low kick as Snow jumps back.
Oki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snow can pounce on him.
Snow looks to throw the jab but Oki is out of range.
Snow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Snow has Oki up against the ropes in a clinch.
Snow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oki misses with a punch to the body.
Oki can't find room to land a body shot as Snow controls the action.
Oki tries to throw a body punch but Snow avoids it by throwing Oki back against the ropes.
Oki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Snow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snow blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Oki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snow's elbow. #BC#
Snow manages to break the clinch.
Oki's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Oki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Oki throws the left hand but Snow avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Snow misses the target.
Snow scores with a hook.
Hakeem Oki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snow misses with a kick to the body.
Snow missing with a left hand there. Oki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oki tries to clinch up but Snow circles away and keeps his distance.
Snow lands with a nice body punch.
Oki catches Snow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Snow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oki! But no joy.
Snow takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Snow takes a swing at Oki's ribcage but misses.
Oki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Snow.
Snow fires out a quick counter leg kick but Oki just manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snow avoids the head kick by Oki.
Oki wants to land a leg kick but Snow is out of range.
Oki lands a high kick!
Oki's corner calls for a 1-2. Oki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Snow wants to land a leg kick but Oki is out of range.
Oki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Snow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snow ducks under a wild hook from Oki.
Oki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Snow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Oki.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Oki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Oki wants to get back to striking at distance but Snow won't allow it.
Oki misses with a body punch.
Snow digs a right hand underneath Oki's ribcage. Oki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snows head.
Snow misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Snow.
Oki lands with a light punch inside.
Snow is working Oki over against the ropes.#T3#
Snow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snow's elbow.
Oki misses with a body punch.
Snow trying to control the position but instead, Oki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Snow into the ropes.
Snow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snow trying to stall but Oki improves his position. #BC2#
Oki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Snow. Oki shrugs it off though.
A slow jab from Oki misses its intended target.
Oki tries to close the distance and clinch but Snow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab, jab by Oki - just one landing.
Snow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snow was well out of range. Poor timing from Oki.
It looked like Snow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oki misses with an uppercut
and Snow counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Snow lands with a good body shot.#T4#
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!
Oki is looking to clinch.
Oki throws a hook to the side of Snow's head but Snow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oki throws a jab when Snow was well out of range.
Snow on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oki checks a low kick from Snow.
Snow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Oki misses
and Snow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oki throws a low kick, looking for Snow's leg but Snow calmly moves out of range.
Oki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oki misses with a leg kick
letting Snow counter with a right hand.
Crunch! Snow slams his shin into Oki's torso.
Oki 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.
Snow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oki checks a leg kick nicely.
Oki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Snow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Snow feints and then cracks Oki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oki down.
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 Nik Snow 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#
Oki drops his hands momentarily and Snow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oki wants to clinch.
Snow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oki.
A quick step to the side and Snow tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snow is looking to wear down Oki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circling - Snow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oki throws out a leg kick but Snow moves out of range and Oki only half commits.
Nice uppercut there from Snow.
Snow throws a push kick but Oki slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oki. Snow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oki throws an off balance right hand
and Snow counters with a nice leg kick.
Snow 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oki motions for Snow to come forward. Oki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Snow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oki wants to clinch up but Snow keeps it at a distance.
Snow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snow sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Oki throws the left hand but Snow avoids the punch easily.
Oki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Oki gets tackled into the ropes by Snow. Snow maintains the clinch.
Oki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Snow - that landed with a thud.
Oki lands a right hand.
Oki tries a body shot but Snow blocks it.
Oki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oki lands with a light punch inside.
Oki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Oki tries to work over Snow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snow lands a right hand.
Oki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Snow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oki misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Oki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Oki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oki checks a low kick from Snow.
Oki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Snow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snow goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Oki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snow throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Snow pushes Oki up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nik Snow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Snow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snow is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Snow on the inside.
Snow misses with some punches. #BC2#
Oki manages to break the clinch.
Oki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Snow.
Oki lands with a right hand.
Oki works the jab nicely.
Oki checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Oki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oki blocks a head kick by Snow.
Snow defending well as Oki loads up on a big left hand. #T3##CL2#
Oki has Snow up against the ropes in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oki.
Oki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Snow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snow tries to throw a body punch but Oki avoids it by throwing Snow back against the ropes.
Oki is working Snow over against the ropes.
Snow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Oki.
Snow has a couple of punches blocked by Oki.
Oki misses with a body punch.
Oki misses with a body punch.
Snow looking to slow down the pace here.
Snow has a couple of punches blocked by Oki. #BC#
Snow breaks from the clinch.
Oki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snow moves away.
Oki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4##CL2#
Oki gets a clinch.
Oki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oki lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Oki tries to throw a body punch but Snow avoids it by throwing Oki back against the ropes.
Oki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Snow misses with some punches.
Oki tries a body shot but Snow blocks it.
Snow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oki misses with a punch to the body.
Oki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oki.
A head punch on the inside from Snow fails to land.
Oki tries a body shot but Snow blocks it.
A short left from Snow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hakeem Oki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Snow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oki is keeping busy.
Oki lands with a left to the head.
Snow lands a body shot.
Snow taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snow.
Oki is leaning against Snow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oki tries to work over Snow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oki can't find room to land a body shot as Snow controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oki.
Oki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oki tries to throw a body punch but Snow avoids it by throwing Oki back against the ropes.
Snow misses with the head strike.
Oki lands an uppercut.
Snow prevents a body shot from Oki.
Snow lands a right hand.
Snow wants to stall. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snow.
Oki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snow has Oki pressed against the ropes.
Oki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Oki on the inside.
Snow tries a body shot but Oki blocks it.
A short right from Oki on the inside.
Oki can't find room to land a body shot as Snow controls the action.
Snow lands a left hand.
Snow stalling in the clinch but Oki improves position.
Oki tries to throw a body punch but Snow avoids it by throwing Oki back against the ropes.
Snow misses with the head strike.
Oki misses with a punch to the body.
Oki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Snow has Oki pressed against the ropes, preventing Oki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snow.
Oki lands with a left to the head. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Snow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snow prevents a body shot from Oki.
Oki presses Snow against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snow.
Oki lands a body punch.
Oki misses with a punch to the body.
Oki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Snow has him pressed against the ropes.
Oki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oki prevents a body shot from Snow.
A hook to the body from Oki.
Oki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oki.
Oki working aggressively here.
Snow misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Oki as the two fighters clinch.
Snow misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Snow.
Snow misses with a punch to the body.
Oki can't find room to land a body shot as Snow controls the action.
Snow trying to control the position but instead, Oki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Snow into the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Oki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Snow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oki misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snow.
Snow lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Snow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snow wants to land a leg kick but Oki is out of range.
Oki lands a nice looking body shot.
Snow throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Snow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Oki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snow ducks under a wild hook from Oki.
Nik Snow is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Oki misses with an uppercut. Snow saw that one coming.
Snow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Oki drives through and clinches with Snow against the ropes.
Oki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oki blocking some punches.
Oki blocking some punches. #BC2#
Oki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snow moves away.
Oki misses with a body shot.
Snow checks a low kick from Oki.
Snow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Snow pushes Oki away with a front kick.
Snow lands with a right hand.
Snow throws a sloppy head kick and Oki moves out of range easily.
Oki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Hakeem Oki just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Oki moves out of range of the body kick.
Snow ducks under a wild hook from Oki.
Snow scores with a shot to the body.
Oki tries to clinch but Snow moves out of range.
Oki cracks Snow with an open hand slap.
Snow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oki. That did some damage!
Oki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snow.
Oki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Snow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Oki's calf.
Oki lands a jab to the nose.
Oki misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Oki closes the distance and clinches.
Snow blocks a body shot from Oki.
Snow blocks a body shot from Oki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oki.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Oki breaks the clinch.
Oki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Snow's hands.
Oki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Snow lands a leg kick that knocks Oki off balance momentarily.
Oki misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Oki.
Snow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snow can pounce on him.
Nice body kick from Oki.
Oki misses with a looping left.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Snow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Snow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oki tries to work over Snow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oki pushes Snow back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Oki pushes Snow back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Oki fails to land.
Oki misses with a punch to the body.
Snow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Snow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oki lands with a short shot to the head.
Oki struggles to land a body shot inside as Snow controls his hands.
Oki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oki can't find room to land a body shot as Snow controls the action.
Oki lands a shot to the body.
Snow pushes Oki back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Oki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oki can't find room to land a body shot as Snow controls the action.
Snow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oki's elbow.
Oki lands a shoulder strike.
Oki tries a body shot but Snow blocks it.
Snow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Snow scores with a shoulder strike.
Oki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snow slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
Oki tries to throw a body punch but Snow avoids it by throwing Oki back against the ropes. #BC#
Snow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oki throws the left hand but Snow avoids the punch easily.
Oki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Snow.
Oki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Snow scores with a body shot.
Snow works Oki's body with a nice hook.
Snow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oki.
Snow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oki tries to clinch up.
Snow keeps the fight on the outside.
Snow cracks Oki with a good jab.
Oki scores with a body shot.
Oki's corner calls for a 1-2. Oki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oki throws a low kick but Snow avoids it.#T4#
Snow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oki.
Oki throws a leg kick that misses.
Snow connects with a solid leg kick.
Snow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snow lands with a kick to the ribs.
Oki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Snow to score with a decent uppercut.
Snow smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oki moves out of range as Snow throws a body kick.
Jab from Oki.
Oki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oki tries to clinch up.
Oki scores with a sloppy right hand. Snow should have avoided that one.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Oki. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A nice leg kick lands there from Snow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snow throws a head kick that misses.
Oki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oki tries to clinch up.
Oki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Hakeem Oki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R5#
Oki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snow was well out of range. Poor timing from Oki.
Snow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snow defending well as Oki loads up on a big left hand.
Snow is looking to counter punch.
Snow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oki takes a swing at Snow's ribcage but misses.
Oki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snow.
Snow dodges the punch combination from Oki.
Oki throws a hook but Snow blocks it.
Snow swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Snow throws a head kick that misses.
Oki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A slow jab from Oki misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oki slips under a jab.
Snow throws a wild body kick that Oki sees coming a mile off.
Snow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Snow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oki finds it's way round the side to connect with Snow's head.
Oki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Snow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oki throws a hook but Snow avoids it easily.
Oki throws an overhand right that lands on Snow's shoulder, as Snow tries to avoid the shot.
Snow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snow thinks about countering with a body kick.
Oki connects with an inside leg kick.
Oki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snow tried to counter with a leg kick but Oki avoided it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Oki.
Snow clobbers Oki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice defenses there by Oki.
Some wild striking there from Oki.
Snow ducks under a wild hook from Oki.
Snow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Snow throws a body kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snow.#T2#
Oki throws a head kick that misses.
Snow tried to counter with a leg kick but Oki avoided it.
Snow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Snow.
Snow moves out of range as Oki strikes.
Oki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Snow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big right from Oki misses.
Oki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Snow.
Oki looks to land a combination but Snow avoids it well.
Oki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snow counters with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Oki misses the target.
Oki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snow.
Oki blocks a leg kick.
Snow fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Oki on the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Snow checks a leg kick.
Snow lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T3#
Oki scores with the left hand. Snow knows he should have avoided that one.
Oki steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Snow. That one must have hurt.
Snow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Snow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Snow misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Snow.
A cross from Snow lands.
Oki misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Oki pushes Snow up against the ropes in a clinch.
Snow misses with some punches.
Oki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oki.
A right handed body shot lands from Oki.
Oki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oki has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Snow.
Oki swings wildly with an uppercut but Snow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snow blocks an uppercut. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Snow as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow misses with a punch to the body.
Oki can't find room to land a body shot as Snow controls the action.
A short uppercut from Oki.
Snow prevents a body shot from Oki.
Snow blocks a body shot from Oki.
Snow tries to throw a body punch but Oki avoids it by throwing Snow back against the ropes.
Snow is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Snow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oki.
Snow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snow tries to work over Oki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snow blocks a body shot from Oki.
A body shot lands from Oki.
A head punch on the inside from Snow fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hakeem Oki.
I think Oki 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Hakeem Oki!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Hakeem Oki!

Hakeem Oki wins by majority decision!

Hakeem Oki is the new featherweight champion!
Hakeem Oki decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

 

Event: AKT #2     
Date:   Nov 18, 2019
#R1#
Vamoosh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vamoosh takes a swing at Oki's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Oki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vamoosh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vamoosh throws a body kick that misses.
Oki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vamoosh moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Oki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vamoosh closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vamoosh throws a wild body kick that Oki sees coming a mile off.
Vamoosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vamoosh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vamoosh lands with a shot to the body.
Vamoosh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vamoosh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vamoosh misses with a shot to the body
and Oki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oki misses with a double jab.
Vamoosh thuds a left hand into Oki's body.
Vamoosh goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vamoosh moves away from the strike by Oki.
Vamoosh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Vamoosh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ravi Vamoosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oki moves out of range as Vamoosh strikes.
Vamoosh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oki avoids the head kick by Vamoosh.
Oki connects with a looping right hand.
Vamoosh scores with a shot to the body.
Vamoosh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oki misses with a body shot.
Vamoosh avoids the head kick by Oki.
A head kick misses from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh throws a head kick that misses.
Vamoosh thuds a left hand into Oki's body.
Vamoosh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oki blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Oki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Vamoosh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vamoosh scores with a jab to the body.
Vamoosh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oki circles away quickly and effectively.
Oki throws out a counter right but Vamoosh avoids it with no problem.
Oki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hakeem Oki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vamoosh throws a sloppy head kick
and Oki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vamoosh throws a good cross that connects.
Vamoosh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oki connects with a jab.
Vamoosh with a jab.
Vamoosh blocks a jab.
Oki misses with a straight left.
Good standup being displayed there by Oki as he connects with a hook.
Oki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vamoosh throws a head kick that misses.
Oki swinging wildly here. #T3#
Vamoosh misses the shot to the body.
Vamoosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oki manages to avoid it.
Oki jabs Vamoosh right on the nose. Vamoosh blinks but takes it well.
Vamoosh misses with a head kick.
Vamoosh is looking to wear down Oki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vamoosh - that will leave a mark!
Oki misses with a wild body shot.
Oki loads up on a big right hand but Vamoosh slips the punch.
Oki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vamoosh at a distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vamoosh!
Vamoosh cracks Oki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vamoosh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vamoosh moves away.
Vamoosh half committed to a counter leg kick.
Oki tries to land a front kick but Vamoosh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Oki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vamoosh throws a head kick but Oki moves out of range.
Vamoosh scores with a jab to the head.
Vamoosh throws a body punch but Oki moves out of range.
Oki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vamoosh with a body shot.
Jab from Vamoosh.
Oki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vamoosh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Oki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oki takes a kick to the side of the head.
A left lands for Vamoosh.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Oki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vamoosh - the referee stops the clock and Oki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vamoosh. Oki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oki moves away from the strike by Vamoosh.
Oki ducks right into an uppercut from Vamoosh.
Oki tries to close the distance and clinch but Vamoosh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oki checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ravi Vamoosh dominated that round.
That's time! Vamoosh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vamoosh looks to land a left hand but Oki moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oki! But no joy.
Vamoosh throws a body punch but Oki moves out of range.
Oki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh misses with a looping left.
Vamoosh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Oki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oki misses with a straight left.
Vamoosh seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Oki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vamoosh was well out of range. Poor timing from Oki.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Oki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vamoosh - the referee stops the clock and Oki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vamoosh. Oki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vamoosh throws a body kick that misses.
Oki is looking for the big counter here.
Oki wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vamoosh throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Vamoosh delivers a nice body kick.
Vamoosh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oki has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh scores with a jab to the body.
Vamoosh tries a head kick but it misses.
Vamoosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vamoosh throws a head kick that half lands.
Oki slips a straight right by Vamoosh.
Oki walks into a straight right hand from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh fails to land with a series of punches.
Vamoosh missing with a left hand there. Oki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vamoosh lands a jab to Oki's midsection.
Oki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vamoosh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oki unleashes a big counter combination but Vamoosh bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Oki throws a combination. Vamoosh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T2#
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!
Oki misses with a looping right.
Vamoosh avoids the head kick by Oki.
Oki looks to land a right hand but Vamoosh moved out of range.
Oki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vamoosh jabs Oki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vamoosh swings for the body but Oki moves out of range.
Oki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vamoosh lands with a kick to the temple. Oki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Vamoosh has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A right-left combo lands from Vamoosh.
Ravi Vamoosh is winning the standup battle so far.
Vamoosh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vamoosh. Vamoosh obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body punch from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh blocks a head kick by Oki.
A head kick misses from Vamoosh. #T3#
Vamoosh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vamoosh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vamoosh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Oki's calf.
Oki throws out a powerful jab.
Oki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vamoosh.
Oki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vamoosh throws a lazy head kick
and Oki counters with a straight right hand.
Oki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vamoosh is looking to land body kicks.
Oki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice combination there by Vamoosh.
Oki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vamoosh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oki can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vamoosh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vamoosh tries a head kick but it misses.
Vamoosh throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Vamoosh digs a good body shot into Oki's ribs.
Oki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vamoosh throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Oki counters with a nice uppercut.
Vamoosh throws a good cross that connects.
Nice jab there from Vamoosh.
Oki throws out a loose jab but Vamoosh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vamoosh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vamoosh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick by Vamoosh misses
and Oki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vamoosh connects with a body shot that sends Oki's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vamoosh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vamoosh connects with a leg kick. Oki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ravi Vamoosh 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.
#R3#
Oki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vamoosh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And Oki responds with a good body kick, but Vamoosh manages to step out the way in time.
Vamoosh moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Oki throws a jab but it's blocked by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh slips a straight right by Oki.
Vamoosh throws a nice head kick!
Vamoosh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vamoosh bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vamoosh misses with a two punch combination.
Vamoosh moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vamoosh throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Oki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vamoosh avoids a kick to the body.
Good exchange - Vamoosh coming out on top.
Oki takes a swing at Vamoosh's ribcage but misses.
Vamoosh swings for the body but Oki moves out of range. #T1#
Oki checks a low kick from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh throws a sloppy head kick and Oki moves out of range easily.
Vamoosh is looking to slow Oki down with leg kicks.
Vamoosh misses with a body shot.
Oki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oki moves out of range of the leg kick from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh is looking to slow Oki down with leg kicks.
Vamoosh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oki.
Oki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vamoosh. Oki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oki just misses with a punch to the body.
Oki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vamoosh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oki scrambles back to his feet.
Oki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh throws a hook to the side of Oki's head but Oki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vamoosh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oki at a distance.
Vamoosh pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Vamoosh throws a head kick but Oki moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vamoosh takes a swing at Oki's ribcage but misses.
Oki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vamoosh throws a sloppy head kick and Oki moves out of range easily.
Oki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vamoosh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vamoosh takes a swing at Oki's ribcage but misses.
Vamoosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oki moves away.
Oki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vamoosh throws a chopping leg kick but Oki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Oki misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Oki.
Oki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vamoosh lands a head kick!
Vamoosh misses with a low kick.
Oki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Oki!
Vamoosh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Good exchange - Oki coming out on top.#T3#
Vamoosh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oki counters with a nice body shot.
Oki takes a swing at Vamoosh's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oki. Vamoosh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oki misses with a head kick.
Vamoosh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oki 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.
Vamoosh throws a poor cross that misses
and Vamoosh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vamoosh throws a body punch but Oki moves out of range.
Oki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oki 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.
Vamoosh throws a body shot but no joy.
Vamoosh scores with a kick to the body.
Vamoosh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vamoosh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vamoosh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oki checks the leg kick.
Vamoosh looks to score with a jab to the body but Oki is just out of range.
Oki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A solid body kick from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vamoosh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Oki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vamoosh throws a body shot but no joy.
Vamoosh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vamoosh misses with a body shot.
Vamoosh scores with a hook to the body. Oki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oki misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ravi Vamoosh clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Oki misses with a looping left.
Oki dodges the punch combination from Vamoosh.
Oki connects with a high kick.
Oki tries to clinch but Vamoosh is having none of it.
Vamoosh throws a lazy right hand but Oki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oki throws the left hand but Vamoosh avoids the punch easily.
Oki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vamoosh scores with a decent looking hook.
Oki moves forwards but Vamoosh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vamoosh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vamoosh throws a head kick but Oki moves out of range.
Oki looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Oki sizes up Vamoosh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vamoosh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vamoosh misses with a two punch combination.
Oki misses with a wild combination.
Vamoosh fails to land with a series of punches.
Oki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vamoosh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vamoosh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vamoosh misses with a wild body shot.
Oki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vamoosh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Oki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oki walks into a stiff left hand from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vamoosh went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oki blocks a head kick by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Vamoosh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vamoosh cracks a nice hook into Oki's ribs.
Oki throws a jab but it's blocked by Vamoosh.
Oki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vamoosh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oki avoids the body shot from Vamoosh.
Oki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Oki lands with a hook. Vamoosh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oki throws out a loose jab but Vamoosh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vamoosh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oki. That did some damage!
Vamoosh is looking to slow Oki down with leg kicks.
Vamoosh throws a head kick but Oki moves out of range.
Vamoosh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vamoosh throws a head kick that misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vamoosh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vamoosh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vamoosh thows a leg kick but Oki checks it
and Oki counters with a straight right hand.
Vamoosh tries a low kick but Oki avoids it.
Oki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vamoosh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oki scrambles back to his feet.
Vamoosh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Oki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Oki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Oki.
A nice leg kick lands there from Oki.
Vamoosh misses with a body shot.
Oki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vamoosh, right into the meat.
Oki throws a series of punches but Vamoosh avoids them all with ease.
Oki misses with a straight left.
Vamoosh tries a head kick but it misses.
Oki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vamoosh lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vamoosh.
Oki moves out of range of the body kick from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ravi Vamoosh had his way with Hakeem Oki in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Vamoosh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh throws a head kick that half lands.
Vamoosh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vamoosh throws a combination that misses
enabling Oki to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy body kick from Vamoosh
and Oki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vamoosh dodges the punch combination from Oki.
Jab, jab by Vamoosh - just one landing.
Vamoosh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oki blocks a head kick by Vamoosh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oki dodges the punch combination from Vamoosh. #T1#
Vamoosh scores with a jab to the body.
Oki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vamoosh throws a head kick but Oki moves out of range.
Vamoosh misses with a head kick.
Vamoosh misses with a body kick.
Oki throws a lazy right hand but Vamoosh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Oki misses the target.
Vamoosh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oki.
Oki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vamoosh dodges the punch combination from Oki.
Vamoosh cracks Oki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Hakeem Oki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vamoosh with a hook.
Oki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vamoosh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oki.
Vamoosh misses with a low kick.
Oki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vamoosh lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vamoosh scores with a head kick. Oki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vamoosh walks into a stiff left hand from Oki.
Vamoosh throws a sloppy head kick and Oki moves out of range easily.
Oki moves out of range as Vamoosh throws a body kick.
Oki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
An inside leg kick lands from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oki! But no joy.
Vamoosh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vamoosh scores with a body shot. #T3#
Vamoosh with a jab.
Vamoosh throws a lazy head kick
and Oki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Vamoosh throws a leg kick
and Oki counters with a stiff right hand.
Vamoosh misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Oki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oki is looking to land body kicks.
No joy there for Oki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vamoosh lands an overhand right.
Ravi Vamoosh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vamoosh misses the shot to the body.
Oki tries to bum rush Vamoosh with a series of wild strikes but Vamoosh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vamoosh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vamoosh throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vamoosh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vamoosh scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Oki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vamoosh moves out of range of the body kick.
Oki misses with an uppercut.
Oki throws a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Vamoosh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vamoosh.
Vamoosh misses with a series of wild punches.
Oki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vamoosh.
A little jabbing left from Oki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vamoosh throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Oki to counter with a crisp jab.
Oki throws a wild body kick that Vamoosh sees coming a mile off.
Vamoosh misses with an uppercut. Oki saw that one coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Oki.
Vamoosh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Oki has time to react.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ravi Vamoosh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vamoosh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Ravi Vamoosh!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Ravi Vamoosh!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Ravi Vamoosh!

Ravi Vamoosh wins by unanimous decision!

Ravi Vamoosh retains his featherweight title!
Ravi Vamoosh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: RH101     
Date:   Oct 23, 2019
#R1#
Kiatmookao just misses with a punch to the body.
Oki appears to be looking for a big counter.
Oki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Oki looks to throw the jab but Kiatmookao is out of range.
Kiatmookao tries to land a front kick but Oki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A quick step to the side and Oki tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiatmookao throws a right hand that misses
and Kiatmookao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Oki pushes Kiatmookao up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kiatmookao prevents a body shot from Oki.
Nice body punch from Oki - that landed with a thud.
Oki presses Kiatmookao against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kiatmookao takes a shot to the head.
Oki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiatmookao has Oki pushed against the ropes.
A short right from Oki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiatmookao is trying to force a seperation but Oki has the dominant position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oki as Kiatmookao tries to tie him up.
A short left from Oki. #T1#
Oki misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiatmookao is trying to push Oki away but Oki has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Good body shot from Oki. #BC2#
Kiatmookao manages to break the clinch.
Oki scores with a hook to the body. Kiatmookao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oki lands with an overhand left.
Oki looks for the body kick but Kiatmookao saw that one coming. #CL#
Oki moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oki.
Oki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Oki.
Oki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Oki lands a body punch.
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!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Oki tries a body shot but Kiatmookao blocks it. #T2#
Oki tries to throw a body punch but Kiatmookao avoids it by throwing Oki back against the ropes.
Oki misses with some punches.
Oki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oki working aggressively here.
Oki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiatmookao has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Oki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kiatmookao can turn it around.
Kiatmookao is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oki.
Oki lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Oki on the inside.
Oki works on Kiatmookao's body with a couple of short punches.
Oki swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiatmookao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiatmookao blocking some punches.
Oki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oki lands with a right to the head.
Oki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oki misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Oki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Oki cracks Kiatmookao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Kiatmookao swings for the body but Oki moves out of range.
Kiatmookao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Oki misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Oki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kiatmookao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oki.
Kiatmookao needs to keep his hands up - Oki had a free shot at his head there.
Kiatmookao walks into a jab.
Nice shot lands for Oki.
A left and a right from Oki both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kiatmookao can do to turn this around?
Oki tests Kiatmookao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oki moves out of range of the body kick from Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice body kick from Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao throws a leg kick but Oki sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Oki lands with a shot to the body.
Oki moves out of range of the body kick.
Oki moves out of range of the body kick.
Good shot there by Kiatmookao.
Oki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kiatmookao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kiatmookao scores with a nice body kick.
Kiatmookao misses with an uppercut. Oki saw that one coming.
Kiatmookao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oki tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kiatmookao! But no joy.
Oki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kiatmookao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oki.
Kiatmookao takes one to the chin there.
Hakeem Oki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Oki clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Kiatmookao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oki connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Oki. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Oki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kiatmookao avoids the head kick by Oki.
Hakeem Oki is winning the standup battle so far.
Kiatmookao circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kiatmookao counters with a nice body shot.
Oki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kiatmookao momentarily.
Oki misses with a lunging right hand
and Kiatmookao counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Oki moves into the clinch.
Kiatmookao stalling.
Oki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hakeem Oki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Oki works on Kiatmookao's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Kiatmookao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kiatmookao misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Kiatmookao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Oki 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Oki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kiatmookao drops his hands momentarily and Oki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oki clobbers Kiatmookao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kiatmookao thows a body kick. Oki tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kiatmookao scores with a push kick.
Kiatmookao lands with a nice body punch.
Oki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kiatmookao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oki misses with a head kick.
Oki moves to clinch but Kiatmookao breaks away
and Kiatmookao counters with a stiff right hand.
Kiatmookao motions for Oki to come forward. Kiatmookao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kiatmookao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Oki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kiatmookao throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Oki has Kiatmookao up against the ropes in a clinch.
Oki doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Kiatmookao is looking to control Oki's arms but Oki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kiatmookao has his back to the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Oki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Oki here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Oki scores with a shot to the side of Kiatmookao's head. #BC2#
Kiatmookao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kiatmookao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oki counters with a straight right hand.
Oki throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kiatmookao counters with a thumping low kick.
Kiatmookao connects with an inside leg kick.
Petsakai Kiatmookao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hakeem Oki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kiatmookao walks into a jab.
Oki is looking to clinch.
Oki misses with a double jab.
Oki lands with a shot to the body.
Oki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oki wants to clinch.#T2#
Oki wants to clinch.
Kiatmookao follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Both fighters circling a little - Kiatmookao finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiatmookao ducks under a wild hook from Oki.
Kiatmookao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kiatmookao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kiatmookao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oki was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiatmookao.
Oki misses with a two punch combination.
Oki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kiatmookao throws a leg kick but Oki checks it.
Oki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oki.

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 Hakeem Oki.
Well Oki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakeem Oki!

Hakeem Oki opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

 

Event: RH93     
Date:   Oct 02, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Oki clinches up with Chigg and pushes him back against the ropes.
Chigg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oki backwards.
Oki misses with a punch on the inside.
Oki prevents a body shot from Chigg.
Oki lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Oki.
Chigg blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Oki - that landed with a thud.
Chigg is leaning against Oki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chigg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oki misses with some punches.
Oki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chigg tries a body shot but Oki blocks it.
Chigg throws a punch but it's blocked by Oki.
Oki working aggressively here.
Oki misses with some punches.
Chigg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oki backwards.
Oki throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Oki.
Chigg misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Chigg on the inside.
Oki pushes Chigg back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Oki misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Oki working aggressively here.
Oki misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oki.
Oki swings wildly with an uppercut but Chigg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oki tries a body shot but Chigg blocks it.
Oki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oki tries a body shot but Chigg blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Oki fails to land.
Oki misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chigg. #BC#
Chigg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oki lands with a right hand.
Chigg scoring well with a low kick there.
Chigg keeps Oki at a distance using the push kick.
Chigg really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Oki closes the distance and clinches.
Chigg misses with some punches.
Oki misses with a punch on the inside.
Chigg misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Chigg as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chigg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chigg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chigg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oki lands a left hand.
Oki lands a body shot.
Chigg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chigg blocking some punches.
Oki has a couple of punches blocked by Chigg.
Chigg misses with a punch to the body.
Oki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chigg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oki pushes Chigg back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chigg.
Oki working aggressively here.
Oki can't find room to land a body shot as Chigg controls the action.
Oki lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Chigg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chigg throws a punch but it's blocked by Oki.
Chigg lands with a short shot to the head.
Chigg tries to work over Oki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oki tries to work over Chigg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chigg can't find room to land a body shot as Oki controls the action.
Oki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chigg has a couple of punches blocked by Oki.
A short left from Oki.
Oki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chigg.
Chigg lands with a right to the head.
Chigg misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Chigg.
Chigg misses with the head strike.
Oki has a couple of punches blocked by Chigg.
Chigg struggles to land a body shot inside as Oki controls his hands.
Chigg swings wildly with an uppercut but Oki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oki fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Oki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chigg misses with a body punch.
Oki throws a head punch that misses.
Chigg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chigg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chigg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chigg blocking some punches.
Oki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chigg lands a right hand.
Chigg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chigg blocks an uppercut.
Oki swings wildly with an uppercut but Chigg uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oki misses with a punch on the inside.
Oki tries to work over Chigg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chigg misses with a punch to the body.
Chigg tries to throw a body punch but Oki avoids it by throwing Chigg back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hakeem Oki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chigg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Chigg is looking to chop away at Oki's legs.
Hakeem Oki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Oki.
Oki missing with a left hand there. Chigg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Chigg.
Oki missing with a left hand there. Chigg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oki takes a swing at Chigg's ribcage but misses.
Oki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chigg.
Chigg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oki.
Chigg misses with a hook. Oki ducked under it nicely.
Oki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chigg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chigg pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chigg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chigg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chigg ducks right into an uppercut from Oki.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chigg.#T1#
Nice body punch from Chigg.
Chigg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oki misses the jab.
Oki misses with a body shot.
Chigg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chigg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Oki misses with a head kick.
Oki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oki, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Oki closes the distance and pushes Chigg back into the ropes.
Chigg lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Chigg.
Oki throws a head punch that misses.
Chigg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chigg prevents a body shot from Oki.
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!
Oki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chiggs head. #T2#
Chigg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oki blocking some punches.
Oki working aggressively here.
Hakeem Oki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Oki.
Oki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oki takes a shot to the head.
Chigg lands a shoulder strike.
Oki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oki.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oki.
Chigg misses with the head strike.
Chigg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oki lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Oki.
Oki gets through Chigg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chigg swings wildly with an uppercut but Oki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chigg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oki misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Chigg working aggressively here.
Chigg blocking some punches.
Chigg prevents a body shot from Oki.
Oki swings wildly with an uppercut but Chigg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oki misses with some punches.
Oki prevents a body shot from Chigg.
Chigg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oki working aggressively here.
Oki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chigg backwards.
Oki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chigg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chigg.
Oki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chigg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chigg lands a hook that snaps the head of Oki backwards. #T4#
Oki misses with the head strike.
Oki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chigg can't find room to land a body shot as Oki controls the action.
Chigg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Oki.
Chigg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oki throws a head punch that misses.
Chigg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oki throws a punch but it's blocked by Chigg.
Oki digs a right hand into Chigg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chigg's gas tank.
Oki lands a left hand.
Oki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chigg.
Still in the clinch, Oki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oki misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Oki 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 ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Chigg tries to clinch but Oki moves away
and Oki counters with a two punch combo.
A jab from Oki finds it's way through Chigg's defenses.
Chigg throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Oki.
Oki tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Chigg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chigg lands a nice hook to Oki's body. Oki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Oki instigates a clinch.
Oki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chigg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oki swings wildly with an uppercut but Chigg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oki misses with the head strike.
Oki prevents a body shot from Chigg.
Oki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oki working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chigg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chigg throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Chigg fails to land. #T1#
Oki tries a body shot but Chigg blocks it.
Oki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chigg's elbow.
Chigg cracks Oki with a nice body shot.
Oki prevents a body shot from Chigg.
Chigg tries to throw a body punch but Oki avoids it by throwing Chigg back against the ropes.
Chigg tries to work over Oki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Chigg.
Chigg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oki blocks a body shot from Chigg.
Chigg blocks an uppercut.
Oki lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oki.
Oki misses with the head strike.
Chigg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oki swings wildly with an uppercut but Chigg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oki throws a head punch that misses.
Chigg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maya Chigg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chigg misses with a punch to the body.
Chigg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oki's elbow.
Chigg misses with a body punch.
Oki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chigg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oki swings wildly with an uppercut but Chigg uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Oki fails to land.
Oki lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oki throws a head punch that misses.
Oki has a couple of punches blocked by Chigg.
A shot in the inside from Chigg.
Chigg cracks Oki with a nice body shot.
Oki throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Chigg.
Oki cracks Chigg with a nice body shot.
Chigg misses with a punch to the body.
Chigg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oki blocks a body shot from Chigg. #T3#
Oki swings wildly with an uppercut but Chigg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oki misses with the head strike.
Chigg can't find room to land a body shot as Oki controls the action.
Oki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oki is working Chigg over against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Oki.
A shot in the inside from Oki.
Oki blocks a body shot from Chigg.
Chigg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hakeem Oki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chigg working aggressively here.
Chigg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chigg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chigg misses with a punch on the inside.
Oki prevents a body shot from Chigg. #T4#
Chigg tries to throw a body punch but Oki avoids it by throwing Chigg back against the ropes.
Chigg can't find room to land a body shot as Oki controls the action.
Chigg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oki's elbow.
Chigg misses with the head strike.
Chigg swings wildly with an uppercut but Oki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chigg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oki's elbow.
Chigg tries a body shot but Oki blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Chigg as the two fighters clinch.
Oki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chigg backwards.
Oki tries to throw a body punch but Chigg avoids it by throwing Oki back against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hakeem Oki.
Well Oki 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakeem Oki!

Hakeem Oki took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

 

Event: RH82     
Date:   Sep 07, 2019
#R1#
Oki misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Oki.
Sackett tried to score with a low kick but Oki checks it.
Sackett seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oki takes one to the side of the head.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oki.
Sackett stuns Oki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Oki has closed the distance and engaged Sackett in a clinch.
Sackett tries to work over Oki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oki swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oki throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sackett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okis head.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Oki.
Sackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oki backwards.
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!
Oki swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Oki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oki throws a head punch that misses.
Oki fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Oki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Oki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett lands a right hand.
Oki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett lands with a short shot to the head.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Oki misses with a body punch.
Sackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Oki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Oki blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Oki blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Oki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oki lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oki has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oki.
Oki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Oki throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Oki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sackett.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Oki works on Sackett's body with a couple of short punches.
Oki tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Oki back against the ropes.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Oki.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Oki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oki lands a hook that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Sackett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oki pushes Sackett back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oki misses with some punches.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Oki struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hakeem Oki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Oki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sackett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oki avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Oki throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oki misses the body punch
and Sackett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sackett's hands.
Oki misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mordecai Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oki.
Oki misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Oki - that will leave a mark!
Sackett is looking to chop away at Oki's legs.
Oki slips under a jab from Sackett.#T1#
A jab from Oki misses.
Oki misses with a hook. Sackett ducked under it nicely.
Sackett is looking to wear down Oki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice shot by Sackett.
A telegraphed right hand from Oki misses the target.
Sackett thinks about countering with a head kick.
Oki misses with a body shot.
Oki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sackett. #CL2#
Oki moves into the clinch successfully.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Oki blocks an uppercut.
Sackett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Oki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Sackett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oki tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Oki back against the ropes.
Oki takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Oki blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sackett wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Oki is leaning against Sackett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oki works on Sackett's body with a couple of short punches.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Oki lands with a short shot to the head.
Oki swings wildly with an uppercut but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oki prevents a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oki's elbow.
Oki lands a left hand.
Oki blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oki is working Sackett over against the ropes.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
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 Mordecai Sackett 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#
The fight stays on the outside here - Oki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Sackett misses the target.
Sackett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oki lands with a nice combination. Sackett backs away looking to recover.
Oki is looking to clinch.
Oki lands with a nice combination. Sackett backs away looking to recover.
Sackett misses with a looping right.
Oki lands a jab-cross combination.
Sackett cracks Oki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oki avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Oki throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sackett scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body kick there by Oki.
Oki misses with a double jab.
A big left from Sackett misses.
Sackett scores with a hook to the body. Oki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oki throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Oki.
Sackett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oki tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sackett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett throwing a counter right hand but Oki manages to avoid it.
Sackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett swings for the body but Oki moves out of range.
Oki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oki tries a head kick but it misses.
Oki throws out a loose jab but Sackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Oki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sackett throws out a loose jab but Oki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oki pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sackett back to the ropes. Oki follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Oki lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oki.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Oki connects with a right hand. Sackett shakes it off.
No joy there for Oki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Oki.
A bone on bone clash there as Oki blocks the leg kick.
Sackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Oki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Oki tries to clinch but Sackett moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Oki misses the target.
Sackett is looking to counter punch.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oki throws a series of punches but Sackett avoids them all with ease.
Nice jab there from Oki.
Sackett throws out a powerful jab.
Sackett slips a jab from Oki.
A little feinted left hand from Sackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sackett connects with a single shot there.
Oki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakeem Oki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oki 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordecai Sackett!

Mordecai Sackett 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.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 18, 2019
#R1#
Ewe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ewe has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Oki is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Oki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Ewe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oki throws a body punch but Ewe moves out of range.
Oki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ewe.
Oki avoids the body shot from Ewe.
Oki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Oki moves into the clinch.
Ewe stalling.
Oki struggles to land a body shot inside as Ewe controls his hands.
Ewe blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Ewe manages to break the clinch.
Ewe misses with a few strikes there.
Ewe takes a swing at Oki's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ewe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oki.
Ewe misses with a body punch
and Oki counters with a three punch combo that has Ewe backing up. Ewe nods at Oki to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ewe throws a big shot that misses.
Ewe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Oki loads up on a big right hand but Ewe slips the punch.
Oki slips under a jab.
Ewe scores with a jab. Oki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ewe has time to react.
Ewe throws a series of strikes that have Oki backpedaling. #CUT2#
It looks like Hakeem Oki has been cut.
Ewe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oki slips a straight right by Ewe.
Oki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Oki has managed to clinch.
Oki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oki misses with a punch on the inside.
Oki lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oki throws a punch but it's blocked by Ewe.
Ewe tries to break free but Oki pushes him back against the cage.
Oki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oki struggles to land a body shot inside as Ewe controls his hands.
Oki misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Ewe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ewe working hard to break the clinch.
Oki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Oki.
Oki lands with a light punch inside.
Ewe blocking some punches.
Oki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oki can't find room to land a body shot as Ewe controls the action.
Oki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oki misses with a punch on the inside.
Oki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oki misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Ewe breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Good exchange - Oki coming out on top.
Ewe misses with a hook. Oki ducked under it nicely.
Oki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oki throws a head kick that Ewe semi-blocks.
Oki misses with a two punch combination.
Ewe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oki.
Ewe missing with a left hand there. Oki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Oki takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ewe is trying to force a seperation but Oki has the dominant position.
Ewe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oki goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Ewe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ewe misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Oki misses with an uppercut
and Ewe counters with a straight right hand.
Ewe misses with a left hand
and Oki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ewe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ewe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ewe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Oki in his tracks.
Oki throws a one two combo.
Ewe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oki misses with a hook.#CL#
Oki closes the distance and pushes Ewe back into the cage.
Oki lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Ewe breaks the clinch.
Oki connects with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Oki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ewe scores with a shot to the body.
Ewe connects with a body shot that sends Oki's belly button to the back.
Both fighters circling a little - Oki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Oki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Oki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hakeem Oki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Ewe.
Ewe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ewe jabs Oki right on the nose. Oki blinks but takes it well.
A left and a right from Ewe both land. Nice combination.
Oki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Screw Ewe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ewe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ewe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jab, jab by Ewe - just one landing.
Oki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Ewe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Oki drives through and clinches with Ewe against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Oki fails to land.
Oki has a couple of punches blocked by Ewe.
Oki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oki throws a head punch that misses.
Oki has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ewe blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Oki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oki throws a head punch that misses.
Oki misses with a punch on the inside.
Oki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ewe backwards.
Hakeem Oki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ewe blocks a body shot from Oki.
A frustrated look appears on Ewe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oki misses with the head strike.
Oki throws a head punch that misses.
Oki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ewe can do to turn this around?
Oki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oki misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Oki tries to work over Ewe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ewe blocking some punches.
Oki misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Oki fails to land.
A short right from Oki on the inside.
Oki throws a punch but it's blocked by Ewe. #BC2#
Ewe breaks the clinch.
Oki ducks under a wild hook from Ewe.
Ewe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Oki moves into the clinch successfully.
Oki misses with some punches.
Oki misses with some punches.
Oki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ewe blocking some punches. #T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Oki lands a nice uppercut.
Oki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ewe.
Ewe blocks a body shot from Oki.
Oki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oki can't find room to land a body shot as Ewe controls the action.
Oki working aggressively here.
Oki misses with a punch on the inside.
Ewe is trying to stall.
Oki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ewes head.
Oki tries to throw a body punch but Ewe avoids it by throwing Oki back against the cage.
Oki misses with the head strike. #T4#
Oki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oki swings wildly with an uppercut but Ewe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ewe prevents a body shot from Oki.
Ewe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ewe is trying to break free.#BC2#
Ewe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ewe scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oki takes a swing at Ewe's ribcage but misses.
Ewe misses with a straight right.
Ewe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oki finds it's way round the side to connect with Ewe's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Oki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hakeem Oki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ewe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Oki rushes Ewe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ewe's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Ewe breaks from the clinch.
Oki connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Oki clinches with his opponent.
Oki working aggressively here.
Ewe wants to break free but Oki has control.
Ewe is trying to break the clinch but Oki is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oki tries a body shot but Ewe blocks it.
Oki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oki working aggressively here.
Oki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ewe's efforts to push away.
Oki lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Oki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ewe blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ewe.
Oki throws a punch but it's blocked by Ewe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oki.
Oki misses with some punches.
Oki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ewe.
Oki misses with a punch to the body.
Oki prevents Ewe from breaking the clinch.
Oki misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Ewe to work.
Ewe prevents a body shot from Oki. #T2#
Oki lands with a right to the head.
Oki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ewe backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oki.
Oki fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Ewe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oki misses with a shot to the body
and Oki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A shot to the liver by Oki. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Ewe looks to score with a jab to the body but Oki is just out of range.
Ewe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ewe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Oki pushes Ewe up against the cage in a clinch.
Oki pushes Ewe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oki has a couple of punches blocked by Ewe. #T3##BC2#
Ewe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ewe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ewe.
Oki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ewe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oki tries to bum rush Ewe with a series of wild strikes but Ewe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oki thuds his right hand into Ewe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A cross from Ewe lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Oki as he connects with a hook.
Hakeem Oki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Oki has Ewe up against the cage in a clinch.
Ewe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T4#
Ewe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ewe tries to break the clinch but Oki is controlling the position.
Oki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ewe wants to break free but Oki has control.
Ewe blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakeem Oki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oki, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakeem Oki!

A pretty intense looking Hakeem Oki took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

 

Event: AEW 24     
Date:   Aug 10, 2019
#R1#
Bianchi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bianchi shoots in looking for a takedown but Oki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bianchi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oki missing with a left hand there. Bianchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Oki misses.
Oki misses with a hook. Bianchi ducked under it nicely.
Bianchi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bianchi slips under a jab from Oki.
Nice shot by Oki.
Bianchi throws out a loose jab but Oki uses good head movement to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oki.
Bianchi throws a jab when Oki was well out of range.
Oki swings for the body but Bianchi moves out of range.
Bianchi cracks Oki with a good jab.
Bianchi scores with a nice right hand.
Bianchi ducks under a wild hook from Oki.
Hakeem Oki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oki fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Oki tries a head kick but it misses.
Bianchi lands with a straight right. Oki didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Oki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oki throws a jab when Bianchi was well out of range.
Oki misses with a hook #TD#
and Bianchi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bianchi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bianchi throws a big elbow that misses.
Bianchi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bianchi stopping the sweep attempt from Oki.
Oki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bianchi.
Bianchi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Oki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oki keeping moving, preventing Bianchi from controlling successfully.
Bianchi throws a big right hand that misses.
Oki keeping moving, preventing Bianchi from controlling successfully.
Oki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bianchi has passed into side control.
Oki is trying to control Bianchi's posture but Bianchi avoids it.
Oki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bianchi asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Bianchi is putting a hurting on Oki here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bianchi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Oki some visible discomfort. #SUB#
Bianchi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Oki is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Bianchi tries for a kimura but Oki is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Bianchi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oki, who protects the arm well.
Bianchi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Oki sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Oki is not content to let Bianchi control the position.
Bianchi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Oki sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Bianchi 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#
Bianchi lands a head shot.
Bianchi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oki can do to turn this around?
Bianchi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bianchi lands with an overhand left.
Oki throws a right and a left that Bianchi avoids nicely.
Oki looks to land a left hand but Bianchi moved out of range nicely.
Bianchi shoots in but no luck this time.
Bianchi takes a swing at Oki's ribcage but misses.
Oki misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Bianchi misses.
Bianchi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oki swivels and escapes.
Bianchi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oki 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.
Bianchi moves out of range of the strikes.
Oki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bianchi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bianchi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Bianchi misses.
Bianchi misses with a looping left.#T1#
Bianchi jabs Oki right on the nose. Oki blinks but takes it well.
Oki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bianchi.
Bianchi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bianchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bianchi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oki connects with a crisp jab.
Oki drops his hands momentarily and Bianchi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Oki scores with a four punch combination!
Bianchi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bianchi loads up on a big right hand but Oki slips the punch.
Oki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bianchi.#TD#
Bianchi shoots in and bounces Oki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bianchi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Oki controlling Bianchi's posture.
Bianchi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bianchi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Oki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bianchi looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Oki is avoiding damage well. #T3#
Bianchi is chipping away with strikes.
Bianchi tries to advance to mount but Oki denies him. #SUB#
Bianchi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Oki rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bianchi's guard! Nice work there by Oki! #SUB#
Bianchi pushes a forearm under Oki's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Oki is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobby Bianchi!
Our winner, Bobby Bianchi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: AEW 16     
Date:   Jul 13, 2019
#R1#
Oki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hakeem Oki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oki throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Tektas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oki won't be happy with that.
Tektas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oki keeps working.
Tektas scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tektas controls the position.
Oki is pushing Tektas's head away, looking to escape. Tektas manages to hold on to the position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tektas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oki, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Tektas misses with the ground and pound.
Oki is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tektas is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tektas prevents Oki from getting the reversal.
Tektas looking to ground and pound but Oki is blocking nicely.
Tektas controlling the position easily from mount.
Tektas lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Oki hang on?#T2#
Oki is desperately trying to improve his position but Tektas has a good base and remains in mount.
Tektas controlling the pace for now.
Tektas manages to capitalize on a mistake by Oki to take his back!
Oki is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Oki is trying to remain composed but Tektas is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T3##SUB2#
Tektas is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Oki trying to control the position but Tektas manages to sink in the hooks.
Oki avoids the strikes from Tektas.
Well, with Tektas on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Oki is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Tektas throwing sloppy strikes.
Tektas throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB2#
Tektas is looking for a rear naked choke here but Oki reverses the position brilliantly into Tektas's guard!
Oki stays in close to Tektas's body and controls the position. #T4#
Tektas looking for a sweep. Not yet Tektas, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oki stays in close to Tektas's body and controls the position.
Tektas keeping moving, preventing Oki from controlling successfully.
Oki controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tektas managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demetrius Tektas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Oki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tektas misses with a looping left.
Oki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tektas.
Tektas tests Oki's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Tektas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tektas distracts Oki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tektas trying to control the position from guard on top but Oki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oki is pulling down on Tektas's head to control his posture. #T1#
Tektas trying to control but Oki is working from the bottom.
Tektas postures up in Oki's guard and throws a big left but Oki blocks it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Oki wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tektas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oki.
Oki throws a hook but Tektas avoids it easily.
Tektas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oki throws a series of punches but Tektas moves out of range. #T2#
Oki misses with a looping left.
Oki works over Tektas's head and body with a nice combination.
Oki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tektas was well out of range. Poor timing from Oki.
Oki throws a nice looking combination but Tektas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Tektas tries to counter it with a takedown but Oki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tektas avoids a kick to the body.
Hakeem Oki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oki misses with a straight right.
Oki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tektas misses with a left hand
and Oki counters with a stiff right hand.
Tektas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tektas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tektas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tektas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Tektas looks to move away, Oki throws a big counter combo but Tektas just gets out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Tektas.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tektas, right into the meat. #T3#
Oki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Oki misses.
Tektas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tektas.
Tektas throws a leg kick but Oki moved away.
Tektas connects with a solid leg kick.
Oki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tektas was well out of range. Poor timing from Oki.
Tektas with the counter takedown but Oki avoids it easily.
Oki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Oki misses.
A head kick by Oki misses
and Tektas counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
Tektas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oki is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Tektas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here as Tektas stalls from top position.#T4#
Oki is looking to regain half guard here but Tektas keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Tektas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tektas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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 Hakeem Oki will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Tektas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oki misses with a straight left.
Oki throws a looping overhand right but Tektas ducks down to avoid it.
Oki throws a combination that misses
and Tektas counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tektas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oki throws a lazy right hand but Tektas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oki. Tektas does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tektas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tektas finds it's way round the side to connect with Oki's head.
Tektas throws a series of punches but Oki moves out of range.
Tektas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tektas dives in and grabs Oki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oki pushes down on Tektas's head and hops out.
Tektas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Oki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tektas throws a leg kick which misses Oki's front leg but catches the back leg as Oki tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oki. Tektas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tektas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tektas misses with a lunging right hand
letting Oki counter with a right hand.
Oki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tektas's hands.
Oki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Oki cracks Tektas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tektas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hakeem Oki is winning the standup battle so far.
Oki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oki misses with an uppercut. Tektas saw that one coming.
Oki lands with a hook. Tektas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tektas tries a head kick but it misses.
Tektas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Oki as Tektas shoots in.
Oki swinging wildly here.
Tektas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tektas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oki.
Oki clobbers Tektas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tektas throws a body shot but no joy.
Tektas with a nice cross.
Oki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tektas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Oki is out of range and Tektas settles back down.
Tektas throws a hook but Oki avoids it easily.
Tektas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Tektas ducks under a wild hook from Oki.
Oki connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Oki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tektas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oki just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Oki misses.
Tektas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oki defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Oki.
Oki staying out of range there.
Oki throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Tektas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oki won't be happy with that.
Oki is looking to get back to his feet here but Tektas is keeping cool and he's managed to take Oki's back.
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!
Tektas punches the canvas rather than the man.
Tektas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Tektas biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB2#
Tektas is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Our spies down at at UnderGround Training Facility inform us that Tektas has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tektas biding his time, controlling Oki.
Tektas missing with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Demetrius Tektas.
I think Tektas 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Demetrius Tektas!

Demetrius Tektas made sure to mention his sponsor, OLIMPO in his post fight interview.

 

Event: AEW 9     
Date:   Jun 21, 2019
#R1#
Oki throws a body punch but Eremeev moves out of range.
Oki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Eremeev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oki looks to land a left hand but Eremeev moved out of range nicely.
Eremeev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Eremeev shoots in and bounces Oki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Eremeev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Eremeev might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev wants to pass the guard but Oki is keeping the position.
Eremeev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Eremeev is fighting to break Oki's control of his arms but Oki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Eremeev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Eremeev stands and throws Oki's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Eremeev is looking to take a break and control but Oki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eremeev moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Oki prevents Eremeev from moving into mount.
Oki is trying to improve his position.
Eremeev controlling the position from side mount. #T3##SUB2#
Eremeev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oki, who protects the arm well.
Eremeev staying calm.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hakeem Oki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oki misses with a hook. Eremeev ducked under it nicely.
Oki looks to land a combination but Eremeev avoids it well.
Oki cracks Eremeev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD2#
Eremeev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Oki quickly recovers to half guard.#T4#
Oki is looking to improve his position.
Oki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Oki keeping control of the position.
Eremeev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Eremeev 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eremeev trying to control from half guard but Oki is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andrey Eremeev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Eremeev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Oki is trying to defend but Eremeev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Eremeev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Eremeev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev wants to pass to mount but Oki is defending the position. #T1#
Eremeev controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Eremeev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hakeem Oki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eremeev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Eremeev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oki 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.#T2#
Eremeev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Eremeev forces his way into half guard.
Eremeev prevents Oki from improving his position.
My spies in Power Shark Gym inform me that Eremeev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Eremeev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Oki tries to get to full guard but Eremeev has control of the leg.
Eremeev is looking to advance position but Oki won't allow it.
Eremeev not doing much here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Eremeev wants to pass the guard but Oki is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Eremeev shoots in for a takedown but Oki shows good takedown defense.
Andrey Eremeev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oki misses with an uppercut. Eremeev saw that one coming.
Oki throws a jab when Eremeev was well out of range.
Oki scores with a kick to the midsection.
Eremeev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oki as he avoids it easily.
Hakeem Oki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Eremeev.
Oki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Eremeev eats them both and turns towards Oki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Oki misses with a hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oki stuffs the takedown.
Oki throws a hook but Eremeev avoids it easily.
We've been told by Oki's head coaches at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Oki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eremeev with the counter takedown but Oki avoids it easily.#TD2#
Eremeev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Oki pushes Eremeev off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Oki dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Eremeev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oki avoids it really well and circles away.
Eremeev dives in for a single leg takedown but Oki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Oki throws a quick counter kick to the body but Eremeev avoids it.
Eremeev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Oki defends it nicely.
Hakeem Oki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Eremeev.
Oki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eremeev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Eremeev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Oki on his heels. He'll look to pass Oki's guard now, I'm sure.
Oki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev tries to free his leg and advance position but Oki is retaining full guard.
Oki is pulling down on Eremeev's head to control his posture. #T1#
Oki looking for a sweep. Not yet Oki, not yet.
Andrey Eremeev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oki can't keep his opponent in guard - Eremeev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oki has his hands clasped together around Eremeev's back. He's all about the action.
Eremeev trying to control the action but Oki is working from the bottom.
Eremeev trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eremeev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eremeev.
Eremeev has his takedown stuffed
and Oki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eremeev with a poor takedown
and Oki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oki lands with an overhand left.
Oki misses with a head kick.
Eremeev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oki defends it well.
Oki leaves Eremeev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Eremeev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oki.
Eremeev feints the counter takedown.
Oki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hakeem Oki is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Oki misses with a wild combination.
Oki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eremeev shoots in for a double leg but Oki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No joy there for Oki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Eremeev fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oki. Eremeev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eremeev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oki.
Eremeev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oki takes a swing at Eremeev's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Eremeev gets a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Eremeev wants to pass to mount but Oki is defending the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oki is refusing to be controlled, as Eremeev sits in half guard.
Oki keeping control of the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakeem Oki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Oki 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakeem Oki!

Hakeem Oki opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

 

Event: AEM 4     
Date:   May 31, 2019
#R1#
River looking to land some kicks to the body here.
River fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Camatta on the side of the head.
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Camatta takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
River scores with a nice right hand.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
River's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and River duly obliges.
River stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and River wants it to stay on the feet.
Camatta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but River defends well and Camatta ends up having to push River into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Camatta looks to move away, River throws a big counter combo but Camatta just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Camatta shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Camatta was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
River tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camatta controls the position from side control.#T1#
River can't do much from the bottom here.
Camatta passes to full mount! That's big trouble for River!
Camatta sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Camatta goes for an armbar but River turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from River. #T2#
River looking to pass the guard.
River wants to control from the top but Camatta keeps moving.
River sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Camatta keeping full guard, as River tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Camatta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
River 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.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
River sitting in guard here, content to control.
Camatta is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
River is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Camatta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has River pinned against the cage. River gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joe River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Camatta.
River changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
River lands a nice hook to Camatta's body. Camatta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
Camatta shoots for a takedown but River saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from River misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe River dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Camatta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
Joe River is winning the standup battle so far.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crunch! River slams his shin into Camatta's torso.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Camatta's shoulder, as Camatta tries to avoid the shot.
Camatta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River.
River lunges at Camatta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Camatta's hand.
Camatta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
Camatta shoots for a double leg takedown but River sprawls well. He's pushed Camatta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
River missing with a left hand there. Camatta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by River.
River misses with a body shot.
River fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
River thuds his right hand into Camatta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Camatta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Camatta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
River scores with the left hand. Camatta knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Camatta tries to score a power double leg takedown but River sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Camatta somewhat.
Joe River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Camatta.
River scores with the left hand. Camatta knows he should have avoided that one.
Camatta closes the distance and clinches up with River, looking for a takedown. Camatta pushes River against the cage but River circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joe River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camatta ducks under a wild hook from River.
River lands a slapping body shot.
Camatta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camatta takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camatta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Camatta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with River but River pushes him off and we're back to square one.
River clobbers Camatta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Camatta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Camatta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joe River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Camatta.
Nice takedown defense from River. No joy for Camatta on that attempt.
River swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Camatta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
River is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Camatta dives into side control. #REVR#
River is looking for a sweep.#T3#
River is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Camatta swings around for an armbar but River sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Camatta's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Camatta working for a triangle but River defends it easily.
River controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Camatta keeping full guard, as River tries to pass.
Camatta is trying to keep River in close.
Joe River overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Camatta keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
River is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe River dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
River throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Camatta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
River manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
River digs a right hand into Camatta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Camatta's gas tank.
River misses with a body punch.
Camatta takes a shot to the head.
Camatta blocks a body shot from River. #TD2#
Camatta has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but River regains guard immediately.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camatta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
River tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camatta trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Camatta looking to pass the guard.
Camatta controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
River dips to his left and cracks Camatta with an uppercut!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camatta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camatta can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Camatta gets a double leg takedown into River's guard.
Camatta trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
Camatta passes River's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Camatta trying to control the action but River is working from the bottom.
River is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Camatta 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. #T3#
Let's hope that Camatta 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.
Joe River is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Camatta's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
River throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Camatta.
River tests Camatta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Camatta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River. #TD2#
Camatta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. River was covering up waiting for the punch and Camatta finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
River has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Camatta off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Antonio Camatta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camatta.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Camatta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
River throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River scores with a jab to the body.
River delivers a nice body kick.
River connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
River listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Camatta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Camatta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging River to the ground. Camatta is now in River's guard.
Camatta preventing the sweep.
Camatta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe River showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for River, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe River!

Joe River took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

 

Event: PFC 102 Alzheimer v McLaughlin     
Date:   Apr 27, 2019
#R1#
River looks to land a combination but Karjalainen avoids it well.
It looked like Karjalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
River moves into the clinch successfully.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River misses with a body punch.
River lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
River manages to break the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Karjalainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Karjalainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karjalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karjalainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karjalainen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River takes one on the button.#T1#
Karjalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
Karjalainen is looking to counter the offense by River and move into the clinch.
River jabs Karjalainen right on the nose. Karjalainen blinks but takes it well.
River throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Karjalainen moves into the clinch.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Karjalainen controls his hands.
Karjalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Karjalainen is trying to stall.
Karjalainen landing knees to the body.
Karjalainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Karjalainen fails to land. #BC#
Karjalainen breaks from the clinch.
Karjalainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karjalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Karjalainen misses with a straight left. #CL2#
River gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karjalainen takes a shot to the head.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River pushes Karjalainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
River takes a shot to the head.
River lands a left hand.
River tries to throw a body punch but Karjalainen avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karjalainen prevents a body shot from River.
River works on Karjalainen's body with a couple of short punches.
Karjalainen misses with a punch to the body.
River dodges an elbow strike from Karjalainen.
I was talking to Karjalainen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3##BC#
Karjalainen breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
River rushes Karjalainen and presses him up against the cage.
Karjalainen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
River blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Karjalainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karjalainen thuds a left hand into River's body.#CL2#
River moves into the clinch.
River avoids a wild elbow strike from Karjalainen.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River tries to work over Karjalainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
River breaks the clinch.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Karjalainen is just out of range.
Karjalainen throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
River looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Karjalainen moves out of range easily. #T4#
A punch lands to the side of Karjalainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from River misses.
River thuds a left hand into Karjalainen's body.
Karjalainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
River sizes up Karjalainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
River moves into the clinch.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Karjalainen controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from River.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Karjalainen.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Karjalainen controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by River as Karjalainen tries to tie him up.
River tries to work over Karjalainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Karjalainen controls the action.
Karjalainen misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe River dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Karjalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karjalainen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
River tries to clinch but Karjalainen moves out of range.
River looks to land a body kick but Karjalainen moved away.
River tries to clinch up.
It looked like Karjalainen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from River.
Karjalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from River misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. River darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Karjalainen walks into a straight right hand from River.
River lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
River's corner calls for a 1-2. River obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Karjalainen throws a front kick aimed at River's knee but River avoids it well.
A head kick misses from River.
Karjalainen throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
A combination from Karjalainen does no damage.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joe River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karjalainen throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River tries to clinch but Karjalainen is having none of it.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by River.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Karjalainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Karjalainen throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
River connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karjalainen momentarily.
River throws a body kick that misses.
Karjalainen is looking for a counter combo.
River misses with a jab, cross combination.
River misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
Karjalainen tries to clinch there but River circles away.
Karjalainen tries to clinch there but River circles away.
Karjalainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karjalainen swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Karjalainen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Karjalainen slips under a jab.
Karjalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
River throws a jab when Karjalainen was well out of range.
Karjalainen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
River on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karjalainen takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL2#
River rushes Karjalainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Karjalainen controls his hands.
River wants to break the clinch but can't.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Karjalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from River.
A short left from Karjalainen. #T4#
Karjalainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
A right hook to the body lands for River.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karjalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from River.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Karjalainen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but River blocks it with crossed arms.
Karjalainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karjalainen's elbow.
Karjalainen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning River up against the cage.
River has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Karjalainen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if River can turn it around.
Karjalainen blocks a body shot from River.
Karjalainen tries to land knees in the clinch but River avoids the damage to the body.
Karjalainen lands a body shot.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Karjalainen controls his hands.
Karjalainen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and River avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Karjalainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karjalainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karjalainen tries to counter by clinching up but River breaks away and moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Karjalainen.
River's corner calls for a 1-2. River obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Karjalainen.
Karjalainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
River pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karjalainen is looking to counter punch.
Joe River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River throws a right and a left that both miss.
River wants to clinch up but Karjalainen keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karjalainen thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2#
Karjalainen gets tackled into the cage by River. River maintains the clinch.
Karjalainen taking a breather.
Karjalainen cracks River with a nice body shot.#T1#
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joe River seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
River scores with a hook to the body.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karjalainen keeps the fight on the outside.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Karjalainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Karjalainen misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
River steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
River lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karjalainen circles away quickly and effectively.
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karjalainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Karjalainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
River looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karjalainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
Karjalainen is looking to counter with head kicks.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karjalainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Teemu Karjalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
River connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karjalainen's hands.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karjalainen.
River connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River throws a lazy head kick
and Karjalainen counters with a one-two to the body.
Karjalainen throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karjalainen drops his hands momentarily and River takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
River misses with a straight left.
Karjalainen throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
River forces Karjalainen back against the cage and clinches.
Karjalainen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karjalainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
River throws a lazy right hand but Karjalainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Karjalainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River loads up on a big right hand but Karjalainen slips the punch.
River getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karjalainen throws a head kick but River moves out of range.
River jabs at Karjalainen's body.
Joe River is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
River scores with a hook to the body. Karjalainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
River throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Karjalainen's head.
Karjalainen slips a jab from River.
Karjalainen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Karjalainen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
River has closed the distance and engaged Karjalainen in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Karjalainen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River avoids a wild elbow strike from Karjalainen.
River lands a nice uppercut.
River misses with a body punch.
River blocking some punches.
Karjalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
River prevents a body shot from Karjalainen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well River 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe River!

 

Event: PFC 98 Alzheimer vs Zhai     
Date:   Apr 06, 2019
#R1#
Bujol lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but River circles away quickly and effectively.
Bujol wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Bujol's shoulder, as Bujol tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
River tries to keep at a distance but Bujol has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bujol works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River blocks an elbow strike from Bujol.
Bujol blocking some punches.
Bujol struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bujol told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Bujol controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bujol blocks a body shot from River.
Bujol effectively controlling the action here.
Bujol is working River over against the cage.
River lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from River. #BC#
River breaks from the clinch. #T1#
River takes a swing at Bujol's ribcage but misses.
River throws a wild body kick that Bujol sees coming a mile off.
Bujol moves out of range as River strikes.
River misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Bujol closes the distance and clinches.
Bujol misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from River.
River tries to throw a body punch but Bujol avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Bujol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
Bujol blocks a body shot from River.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bujol taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
River definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bujol lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River avoids the elbow strike from Bujol, against the cage.
Bujol slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Bujol gets in close and instigates a clinch.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Bujol controls the action. #BC#
River's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Bujol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
River swats away the attempt to clinch by Bujol.
A little feinted left hand from River on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bujol blocks a head kick by River.
Bujol tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bujol looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River keeps the fight on the outside.
River throws a looping overhand right but Bujol ducks down to avoid it.
Bujol lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bujol.
Bujol slips under a jab from River.
River misses with a double jab.
River lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bujol looks for the body kick but River saw that one coming.
River scores with a head kick. Bujol tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
River pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Bujol gets a clinch.
River lands on the inside with an uppercut.
River lands with a left to the head. #T3#
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River blocks a body shot from Bujol.
River blocks a body shot from Bujol.
Bujol is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but River is keeping busy.
Bujol prevents a body shot from River.
Bujol misses with a body punch.
Bujol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bujol trying to control the position but instead, River has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bujol into the cage.
Bujol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
Bujol misses with a body punch.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
Bujol tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bujol struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Bujol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
River lands a body punch in the clinch.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bujol's elbow. #T4#
River has a couple of punches blocked by Bujol.
River prevents a body shot from Bujol.
Bujol misses with a hook to the ribs.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River scores with a hook to the body.
Bujol digs a right hand underneath River's ribcage. River let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bujol lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bujol wants to stall.
River lands with a right to the head.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Bujol controls the action.
Bujol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River presses Bujol against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
River throws a head punch that misses.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Bujol uses good head movement to avoid it.
River tries to work over Bujol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River lands with a light punch inside.
Bujol stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe River dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
River connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Bujol has managed to clinch.
River cracks Bujol with a nice body shot.
Joe River has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from River.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from River.
Bujol misses with a punch to the body.
River blocks a body shot from Bujol.
A nice right hand lands inside from River.
River stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Bujol controls his hands.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bujol prevents a body shot from River.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bujol misses with a body punch.
Bujol misses with a hook to the ribs.
River tries to work over Bujol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bujol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River.
Bujol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River. #T1#
Bujol scores with a body shot.
Bujol blocks a jab.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joe River is winning the standup battle so far.
River misses with a straight right.
River throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bujol counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sergio Bujol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bujol misses with a straight right.
Bujol tries to close the distance and clinch up but River swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bujol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bujol dodges the punch combination from River.
Bujol doesn't manage to clinch there - River circles away.
River throws a right hand that Bujol ducks under and follows up with a left that Bujol also avoids with ease.
River avoids a punch combination nicely.
River appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice jab there from River.
River throws a head kick that misses.
Bujol misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Bujol defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
Bujol doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River cracks Bujol with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Bujol.
Bujol throws a sloppy head kick and River moves out of range easily.
River throws a right and a left that Bujol avoids nicely.
Bujol moves away from the strike by River.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bujol sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Bujol gets a clinch.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Bujol tries to stall but River uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bujol tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Bujol back against the cage.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bujol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Bujol controls his hands.
Bujol is pushing River up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
River misses with a body punch. #BC#
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bujol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Bujol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bujol looks to land a combination but River avoids it well.
Bujol misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bujol misses with a series of wild punches.
Bujol tries to close the distance and clinch up but River swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bujol throws a front kick aimed at River's knee but River avoids it well.
River throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bujol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River throws a wild body kick that Bujol sees coming a mile off.
River swings widly with a right hand
and Bujol counters with a left and a right that stings River. #T4##CL#
River moves into the clinch successfully.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Bujol.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Bujol controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bujol blocks an uppercut. #BC#
River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
River moves into the clinch successfully.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bujol holding his opponent close, against the cage.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bujol backwards.
Bujol is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bujol tries to stall but River uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River takes an elbow to the forehead.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by River as Bujol tries to tie him up.
Bujol can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bujol backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe River dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Bujol misses with a two punch combination.
River tries to clinch up but Bujol circles away and keeps his distance.
Bujol tries to close the distance and clinch up but River swats him away and circles back towards the center.
River swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
River throws out a loose jab but Bujol uses good head movement to avoid it.
River slips under a jab from Bujol.
River is looking to counter punch.
Bujol misses with a two punch combination.
Bujol tries to bum rush River with a series of wild strikes but River uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut lands for River. That snapped Bujol's head back.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bujol.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bujol manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from River.
Bujol is looking to clinch.
It appears River was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bujol connects with a jab.
River scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!#CL#
Bujol tries to keep at a distance but River has taken the fight into the clinch.
River stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bujol.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bujol tries to stall but River uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bujol prevents a body shot from River.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bujol can do to turn this around?
River tries to work over Bujol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Bujol - that landed with a thud.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
River lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from River.
Bujol misses with a body punch.
Bujol taking a breather.
River lands a right hand.
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bujol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bujol.
River tries to work over Bujol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bujol trying to stall but River improves his position.
River is leaning against Bujol and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from River.
River cracks Bujol with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by River. #BC#
River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bujol doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice combination there by River.
Sergio Bujol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River missing with a left hand there. Bujol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bujol wants to clinch up but River keeps it at a distance.
River misses with a straight left.
Bujol on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
River wants to clinch.#T3##CL#
River has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bujol.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Bujol.
Bujol struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Bujol is pushing River up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Joe River is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
River blocks a body shot from Bujol.
Bujol just leaning against River, taking a breather.
A hook to the body from River. #T4#
Bujol can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
Bujol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bujol misses with a body punch.
Bujol misses with the head strike.
River prevents a body shot from Bujol.
River lands with a left to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by River as Bujol tries to tie him up.
Bujol can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
River blocks a body shot from Bujol.
Bujol is stalling here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe River showed his dominance in that final round.
Well River has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe River!

 

Event: EFC Sionis vs Vale     
Date:   Feb 23, 2019
#R1#
River connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bandicoot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River throws a hook to the side of Bandicoot's head but Bandicoot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bandicoot throws a body shot but no joy.
River swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bandicoot scores with a shot to the body.
Bandicoot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but River avoids it really well and circles away.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bandicoot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bandicoot throws a lazy uppercut
letting River counter with a right hand.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
so Bandicoot counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
River wants to stand and escape but Bandicoot is having none of it.
Bandicoot throws a big elbow that misses.
Bandicoot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
River wants to stand up but Bandicoot is controlling him.
River utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Bandicoot stops River from standing up.
Bandicoot trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
River wants to stand up but Bandicoot is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bandicoot stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bandicoot scores with a jab to the jaw.
River is looking to clinch but Bandicoot is avoiding it.
River avoids the body shot from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot throws a solid leg kick but River takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bandicoot.
Joe River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bandicoot takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Bandicoot is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
River missing with a left hand there. Bandicoot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bandicoot lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bandicoot.#T2#
Bandicoot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
River looks to land a right hand but Bandicoot moved out of range.
Bandicoot with a nice cross.
Bandicoot throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River misses the shot to the body.
Bandicoot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Bandicoot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bandicoot defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
River throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
River gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Bandicoot uses good head movement to avoid it.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Bandicoot controls the action.
Bandicoot works on River's body with a couple of short punches.
Bandicoot stalling the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
Bandicoot lands with a short shot to the head.
Bandicoot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bandicoot pushes River back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bandicoot swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Bandicoot gets through River's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bandicoot.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Bandicoot controls the action.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River tries to throw a body punch but Bandicoot avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bandicoot misses with a body punch.
Bandicoot swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandicoot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
Bandicoot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandicoot throws a punch but it's blocked by River. #TD2#
Bandicoot jumps guard and drags River to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a triangle but River pushes his legs off easily.
Bandicoot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in River's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
River wants to stand but Bandicoot is controlling the position.
Bandicoot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now.
River wants to get back to his feet but Bandicoot is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bandicoot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bandicoot wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
Bandicoot throws an elbow that misses. River uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bandicoot's guard. Nice move by River!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crush Bandicoot dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bandicoot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
River takes the fight into the clinch.
River misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
River blocking some punches.
Bandicoot stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
River stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
River lands a right hand.
River lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bandicoot misses with a hook to the ribs.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Bandicoot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Bandicoot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River lands a right hook to the body.
Bandicoot tries to close the distance and clinch but River swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
River scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bandicoot in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Bandicoot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River misses with an uppercut. Bandicoot saw that one coming.
Bandicoot throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
Bandicoot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
Bandicoot takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandicoot moves away.
Bandicoot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bandicoot moves away.
Bandicoot blocks a jab.
Bandicoot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping River at a distance.
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!
River slips a jab from Bandicoot.#T2#
River swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bandicoot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandicoot is just out of range.
River circles away from the clinch attempt
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bandicoot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
River lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bandicoot circles away quickly and effectively.
Danga de danga de dang - Bandicoot scores with a four punch combination!
Bandicoot slips a jab from River.
Crush Bandicoot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River misses with an uppercut.
River throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bandicoot.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandicoot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bandicoot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've been told by River's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bandicoot avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bandicoot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
River takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
River looks to throw the jab but Bandicoot is out of range.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bandicoot lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Bandicoot swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Bandicoot.
River lands a body shot.
Bandicoot misses with the head strike.
Bandicoot works on River's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Bandicoot misses with a hook from the clinch.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crush Bandicoot seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bandicoot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bandicoot blocks a body shot from River.
River scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bandicoot misses with some punches.
River taking a breather.
Bandicoot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt River or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bandicoot.
River blocks a body shot from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River misses with the head strike.
Bandicoot misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Joe River will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
River ducks right into an uppercut from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bandicoot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
Bandicoot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
River clinches up with Bandicoot and pushes him back against the cage.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Bandicoot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River presses Bandicoot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bandicoot backwards.
River blocking some punches.
Bandicoot just leaning against River, taking a breather.
Bandicoot digs a right hand underneath River's ribcage. River let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bandicoot lands a hook to the side of the head.
River is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandicoot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
River throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandicoot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rivers head.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River scores with a nice hook to the head.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River gets through Bandicoot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bandicoot misses with the head strike.
Bandicoot misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Bandicoot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River misses with a body punch
and Bandicoot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bandicoot works the jab nicely.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandicoot lands a jab to the head.
River pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bandicoot back to the cage. River follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
River clobbers Bandicoot with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bandicoot darts in looking for a takedown but River gets double underhooks and turns Bandicoot into the cage.
River misses with a few strikes there.
River darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandicoot. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandicoot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Bandicoot tries to clinch but River moves away
and River counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
River gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bandicoot.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bandicoot scores with a hook to the body. River takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Donk. Bandicoot catches River right on the button with a cross.
River closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
River fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bandicoot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandicoot was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Bandicoot throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
Bandicoot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bandicoot throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bandicoot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
River was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bandicoot shoots for a takedown but River saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
River swinging wildly here.
River lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
Bandicoot slips under a jab from River.#T4#
Bandicoot defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
Bandicoot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bandicoot.
River connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bandicoot misses with a jab to the body
and River cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandicoot manages to avoid it.
Bandicoot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bandicoot avoids the body shot from River.
Bandicoot swings for the body but River moves out of range.
Bandicoot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bandicoot looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and River tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
River feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bandicoot's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bandicoot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crush Bandicoot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bandicoot 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crush Bandicoot!

A victorious Crush Bandicoot thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: AFC #29     
Date:   Dec 29, 2018
#R1#
Donk. River catches Nilan right on the button with a cross.
Nilan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
Nilan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
River lands an overhand right.
Nilan misses with a body shot.
Nilan 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.
Nilan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
River's corner calls for a 1-2. River obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Joe River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and Nilan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nilan lands a jab.
River looks to land a right hand but Nilan moved out of range.
It seemed like Nilan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nilan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River misses with a hook.
River lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Nilan does a little dance to reset his feet.
River misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nilan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
River moves out of range as Nilan strikes.
River cracks Nilan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nilan throws a jab when River was well out of range.
It looked like River wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target. #T1#
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nilan.
River defending well as Nilan loads up on a big left hand.
Nilan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nilan loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and River tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilan misses with a hook
and River counters with a one-two to the body.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nilan counters with a straight right hand.
Nilan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
Nilan misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
It looked like River wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nilan misses with a straight right.
River scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Nilan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nilan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by River.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nilan clobbers River with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
River throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
A big right from River misses.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and Nilan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nilan connects with a body shot.
Joe River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River swings for the body but Nilan moves out of range.
Nilan throws out a counter right but River avoids it with no problem.
River takes a shot to the body in his stride.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River scores with a leg kick.
Nilan tries for a takedown but River sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nilan lands with a right hand.
Nilan misses with a looping right.
Nilan throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River misses with a right hand
and Nilan counters with a straight right hand.
River avoids the body shot from Nilan.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River darts in trying to clinch
and Nilan counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Nilan shoots and misses
and River counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
River has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nilan has had enough of the clinch but River keeps him there for the moment.
Nilan blocks an uppercut.
River tries to throw a body punch but Nilan avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nilan lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from River.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilan. #BC2#
Nilan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good shot there by River.
River misses with a body shot
and Nilan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nilan lands a glancing blow to the side of River's head.
Nilan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps River's head backwards.
Nilan lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River throws a shot to the body. #T4#
River lands a nice shot to the body.
Nilan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
River misses with the combination.
Nilan lands a right hook to the body.
Nilan lands a jab to the head.
We've been told by River's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
River throws out a powerful jab.
River is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
River looks to throw the jab but Nilan is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Nilan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
River misses with a shot to the body
and Nilan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nilan scores with a sloppy right hand. River should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nilan.
Nice body punch from Nilan.
Nilan dips to his left and cracks River with an uppercut!
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 Joe River will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
River cracks a nice hook into Nilan's ribs.
Chris Nilan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nilan slips a jab and a cross from River.
Nilan with a jab.
Nilan missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
River misses the shot to the body.
River tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nilan counters with a straight right hand.
River attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nilan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nilan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nilan manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nilan.
Nilan throws a lazy uppercut
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River throws a right hand that misses
and Nilan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chris Nilan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River swings widly with a right hand
and Nilan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nilan staying out of range there.
Nilan throws out a counter right but River avoids it with no problem.
Nilan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.#T1#
Nilan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A shot to the body from River misses
and Nilan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nilan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nilan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
River stalks Nilan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nilan's face. Nilan staggers backwards, shaken.
River misses with a body shot.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Nilan lands a lovely overhand right.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nilan.
River throws a looping overhand right but Nilan ducks down to avoid it.
River looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big left from River misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nilan. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River looks to throw the jab but Nilan is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilan throws a sloppy body shot
and River counters with a nice body shot.
River slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from River misses the target.#T2#
Nilan connects with the punch.
River misses with a hook. Nilan ducked under it nicely.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River throws a looping overhand right but Nilan ducks down to avoid it.
Nilan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
River scores with a punch to the head.
Nilan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nilan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and Nilan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps River thinking.
Nilan dives in and grabs River's left leg, looking for a takedown. River pushes down on Nilan's head and hops out.
River moves forwards but Nilan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Nilan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nilan throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Nilan ducks under a wild hook from River.
River scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
River takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Nilan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Nilan misses the target.
Nilan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River scores with a hook.
River throws an off balance right hand
and Nilan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nilan lands a head shot.
Nilan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nilan fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilan misses with an uppercut.
Nilan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
River connects with a leg kick. Nilan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nilan.#T4#
Nilan ducks under a wild hook from River.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nilan misses with a body shot.
River ducks under a wild hook from Nilan.
River takes a shot right to the bread basket.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nilan manages to avoid it.
River misses with a body shot.
Nilan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
River slips a jab from Nilan.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Nilan is just out of range.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Nilan's shoulder, as Nilan tries to avoid the shot.
River misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nilan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by River as he connects with a hook.
Nilan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nilan lands with an uppercut that bounces River off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chris Nilan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! River's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
River on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nilan misses with a two punch combination.
Nilan tries to bum rush River with a series of wild strikes but River uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
River swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nilan moves away from the strike by River. #CL#
River drives through and clinches with Nilan against the cage.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilan.
River stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Nilan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
River slips under a jab.
Nilan misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and River counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
River tries to clinch but Nilan moves away
and Nilan counters with a nice body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by River as he connects with a hook.
River lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River swings for the body but Nilan moves out of range. #T1#
River connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
River lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by River.
Nilan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nilan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
River misses with a two punch combination.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
River missing with a left hand there. Nilan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nilan throws a body shot but no joy.
River slips under a jab from Nilan.#CL#
River forces Nilan back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for River. #BC2#
Nilan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nilan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract River.
River swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River with a jab.#T2#
Nice jab there from River.
River looks to land a combination but Nilan avoids it well.
River takes a body punch but keeps moving.
River throws a big shot that misses.
River slips under a jab.
Nilan misses the shot to the body.
Nilan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nilan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As River backs off Nilan throws a huge counter combo but River manages to avoid it all.
River fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nilan misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
Nilan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A jab from River does it's job there.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nilan moves away.#T3#
River tries to bum rush Nilan with a series of wild strikes but Nilan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nilan closes the distance and clinches up with River, looking for a takedown. Nilan pushes River against the cage but River circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
River listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nilan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
River takes a swing at Nilan's ribcage but misses.
River throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from River. Nilan shrugs it off though.
River lands a nice hook to Nilan's body. Nilan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nilan dives in for a single leg takedown but River sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nilan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nilan throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
Good exchange - River coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River connects with a looping right hand.
River ducks under a wild hook from Nilan.
River cracks Nilan with an open hand slap.#T4#
Nilan lands a nice hook to River's body. River takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
River takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
River leaves Nilan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from River misses the target.
Joe River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Nilan.
River fails in his attempt to clinch.
As River backs off Nilan throws a huge counter combo but River manages to avoid it all.
A shot to the liver by River. Beautiful body shot.
River looks to land a combination but Nilan avoids it well.
Nilan throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for River.
River scores with a jab. Nilan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River catches Nilan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
River fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Nilan.
River's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nilan under the eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe River showed his dominance in that final round.
Well River has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe River!

Joe River thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Ajax Worldwide #1     
Date:   Dec 08, 2018
#R1#
River punishes Durden's body with a nice straight punch.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durden.
River misses with an uppercut. Durden saw that one coming.
River lands a jab to Durden's midsection.
Durden throws a sloppy body shot
and River counters with an outside leg kick.
Durden looks to throw a body kick
and River counters with a straight right hand.
Durden misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Durden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from River misses.
River fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
River throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Durden! But no joy.
Durden tries to score with a low kick but River moves his leg out of the way.
River moves out of range of the body kick.
Durden defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durden manages to avoid it.
Durden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from River finds it's way round the side to connect with Durden's head.
Durden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
River ducks right into an uppercut from Durden. #T1#
River loads up on a big right hand but Durden slips the punch.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
River lands with a shot to the body.
River misses with a body shot.
Durden lunges at River with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by River's hand.
Durden misses with a hook
and River counters with a nice uppercut.
Durden lands a nice leg kick that just misses River's sensitive parts.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and Durden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River blocks a head kick by Durden. #CL#
Durden gets tackled into the cage by River. River maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Durden.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durden. #T2#
River lands a right hand.
River lands a shoulder strike.
Durden misses with a knee strike.
Durden prevents a body shot from River.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
River lands with a light punch inside.
Durden blocks an uppercut.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Durden backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, River scores with a nice short uppercut.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Durden.
A head punch on the inside from Durden fails to land. #T3#
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Durden.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
River takes an elbow to the forehead.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for River.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Durden is trying to work for a single leg takedown but River pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
River has a couple of punches blocked by Durden.
Durden lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Durden is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River lands with a left to the head.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River throws a head punch that misses.
Durden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Durden drops to a knee looking for a takedown but River gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Durden wants to break free but River has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe River dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Durden looks to land a body kick but River moved away.
River throws a hook but Durden avoids it easily.
Joe River is winning the standup battle so far.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
River swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River scores with the left hand. Durden knows he should have avoided that one.
River connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
River cracks Durden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Durden tries to land a leg kick but River saw it coming and moves away.
Durden throws a head kick but River moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from River.
Durden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling River to score with a decent uppercut.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
River throws a lazy right hand but Durden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
River swings for the body but Durden moves out of range.
River misses the shot to the body.
Durden lands the left hand.
Durden lands a nice shot that snaps River's head back. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
River is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Durden is keeping busy.
Durden tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Durden back against the cage.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durden lands a body punch in the clinch.
Durden lands a left hand.
Durden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
River misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
River is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Durden blocking some punches. #BC#
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durden has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
River lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Durden circles away quickly and effectively.
Durden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Durden.
An attempted straight right counter from River misses the target.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Durden can do to turn this around?
A jab from River misses.
Durden lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
River throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Durden.
River connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
River scores with a jab to the body.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Durden's head backwards.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durden counters with a nice uppercut.
Durden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Durden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. River checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Durden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durden throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and moves out of range.
River on the wrong end of a nice jab.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River misses the jab.
Durden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
River lands with a straight right. Durden didn't see that one coming.
Durden loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Durden takes one on the button.
Durden looks to land a combination. River sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
River throws a leg kick but Durden sees it coming and moves out of range.
Durden only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Durden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River jabs at Durden's body.#T4#
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
River slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by River. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of River.
River lands the left hand.
Joe River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Durden! But no joy.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
Durden avoids the body shot from River.
A leg kick checked by River.
Durden throws out a leg kick but River moves out of range and Durden only half commits.
Durden lands a really nice looking cross but River seems unphased.
River moves out of range of the body kick from Durden.
River throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
River rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Durden replies with a solid counter kick to the body but River blocks it well.
River throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Durden on the side of the head.
River throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe River dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
River misses with a body punch
and Durden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River goes for a double leg but Durden avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Durden continues to drive forward.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durden.
River throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River checks the leg kick nicely there.
Durden misses with a kick to the body.
A cross from River lands.
Durden scores with a jab. River acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Durden throws the kick towards the body but River avoids it.
River takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
River was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Durden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Durden there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from River finds it's way round the side to connect with Durden's head.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
River rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
River tries to clinch but Durden moves out of range.
A nice side step and Durden releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Durden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as River checks a leg kick.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River lands with a right hand.
River fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Durden bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Durden blocks a jab.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
River scores with a sloppy right hand. Durden should have avoided that one.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden shapes to counter with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from River.
Tyler Durden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Durden throws an off balance right hand
enabling River to counter with a crisp jab.
Durden moves forwards but River connects with a nice, crisp jab.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
Durden looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
Durden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River looks to land a combination. Durden sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Durden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Durden throws a nice looking combination but River bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
River throws a hook but Durden blocks it.
River throws a lazy right hand but Durden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
River misses with a body shot.
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Durden.
A left lands for Durden.#T3#
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Durden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durden misses with a straight right.
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Durden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Durden misses the jab.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
River avoids a kick to the body.
Durden lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sloppy strikes from River. Those never looked like landing.
Durden has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
River fails to land with a series of punches.
Durden drops his hands momentarily and River takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheers as Durden lands an impressive looking overhand right. River doesn't seem phased though.
Durden scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T4#
A jab from Durden misses.
Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
River takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and Durden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Durden drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Durden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Durden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Durden throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Joe River has been cut.
River throws a hook but Durden blocks it.
Durden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Durden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Joe River is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden.
River was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

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 Joe River.
Well River has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe River!

Joe River decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Tyler Durden had this to say: 'That ain't right! I have no idea how could it happen...'.

 

Event: GKNY 123 - Wills vs Song     
Date:   Apr 01, 2017
#R1#
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsoi.
A jab from Tsoi misses.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tsoi defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
Tsoi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River moves out of range of the leg kick from Tsoi.
River throwing a counter right hand but Tsoi manages to avoid it.
Tsoi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before River has time to react.
River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsoi throws out the jab.
Tsoi looks to land a body kick but River moved away.
A little feinted left hand from River on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bjorn's Elite Team in the buildup to the fight.
Tsoi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoi misses with a hook to the body
and River counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Do Who Tsoi has been cut.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsoi scores with a crisp jab that stopped River in his tracks.
River takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River looks to throw the jab but Tsoi is out of range.
Tsoi connects with a body shot.#T1#
Tsoi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsoi moves away.
Tsoi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tsoi lands a nice shot to the body.
Tsoi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River misses with an uppercut.
River throws a lazy uppercut
and Tsoi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River scores with a jab to the head.
River takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tsoi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tsoi misses with a left hand
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tsoi. That's going to slow River down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsoi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
River scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target. #T2#
Tsoi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
River takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tsoi slips a jab from River.
Jab by River.
Tsoi 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.
River throws the left hand but Tsoi avoids the punch easily.
Tsoi lands a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tsoi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsoi thows a body kick. River tries to catch it but that hurt him.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsoi.
River swings widly with a right hand
and Tsoi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tsoi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
River looks to land a right hand but Tsoi moved out of range.
Tsoi lands a nice looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tsoi. #T3#
Tsoi throws a shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tsoi.
Tsoi scores with a jab.
Do Who Tsoi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsoi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tsoi.
Tsoi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tsoi throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tsoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
It looked like River wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tsoi scoring well with a low kick there.
River swings widly with a right hand
and Tsoi counters with a leg kick.
Tsoi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tsoi looks to throw a body kick
letting River counter with a right hand.
River throws a nice looking combination but Tsoi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsoi is just out of range.
Tsoi tried to score with a low kick but River checks it.#T4#
Tsoi misses with a low kick.
River with a hook.
Nice defenses there by River.
Nice jab there from River.
Tsoi looks for the body kick but River saw that one coming.
A big right from River misses.
Tsoi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by River.
Tsoi fakes the leg kick and cracks River in the body.
Tsoi connects with a right hand. River shakes it off.
Tsoi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tsoi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsoi sizes up River with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
River tries to move into range but Tsoi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
River throws a looping overhand right but Tsoi ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Do Who Tsoi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Do Who Tsoi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
River swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tsoi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River moves out of range of the body kick from Tsoi.
Tsoi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Tsoi.
A cross from River lands.
Tsoi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tsoi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good work by River as he checks the leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tsoi.
River lands with a straight right. Tsoi didn't see that one coming.
River misses with a combination
and Tsoi counters with a solid body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tsoi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Tsoi does it's job there.
Tsoi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Tsoi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsoi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like River wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tsoi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps River thinking.
Tsoi lands a nice looking body kick.
Tsoi lands a front kick.
Tsoi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tsoi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
River misses with a wild body shot.
Do Who Tsoi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tsoi misses the shot to the body.
Tsoi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
River looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tsoi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Tsoi. Beautiful body shot.
Tsoi throws a body kick that misses.
Tsoi slips a jab from River.#T2#
River connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tsoi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River misses with a shot to the body
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tsoi misses the shot to the body.
Tsoi misses the body punch
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tsoi lands an overhand right.
Tsoi scores with a nice right hand.
River throws a hook but Tsoi avoids it easily.
River throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsoi.
River staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from River on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tsoi scoring well with a low kick there.
Tsoi tries to clinch up.
Tsoi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tsoi avoids the body shot from River.
Tsoi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
River lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
That has opened up Do Who Tsoi's cut even more.
A big right from Tsoi misses.
River looks to land a right hand but Tsoi moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Tsoi.
Tsoi punishes River's body with a nice straight punch.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsoi.
River takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheers as Tsoi lands an impressive looking overhand right. River doesn't seem phased though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tsoi.
Tsoi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
Tsoi slips under a jab from River.
Tsoi misses with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tsoi. That's going to slow River down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River missing with a left hand there. Tsoi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Tsoi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
River checks a low kick from Tsoi.
Tsoi lands a nice hook to River's body. River takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tsoi misses with a jab to the body
enabling River to counter with a crisp jab.
River blocks a jab.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsoi.
Tsoi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
River slips under a jab from Tsoi.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tsoi misses with a body kick.
Tsoi misses the jab.
It looked like River was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tsoi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River throws a body punch but Tsoi moves out of range.
Tsoi just misses with a punch to the body.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsoi moves away.
River is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tsoi lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Do Who Tsoi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Do Who Tsoi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Tsoi throws a leg kick that misses.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsoi was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Crunch! Tsoi slams his shin into River's torso.
River has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tsoi.
River checks a leg kick.
River is looking to counter punch.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsoi counters with a body kick.
Tsoi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tsoi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice shot by Tsoi.
River throws a right hand that Tsoi ducks under and follows up with a left that Tsoi also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsoi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether River might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
River throws a jab when Tsoi was well out of range.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsoi.
River misses with a right hand
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsoi.
River lands with an uppercut that bounces Tsoi off the cage and back into range.
River throws a hook to the side of Tsoi's head but Tsoi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River throws a lazy right hand but Tsoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsoi.
River throws a one two combo.
Tsoi misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
Tsoi scores with a shot to the body.
River takes a swing at Tsoi's ribcage but misses.
Tsoi scores with a push kick.
Tsoi lands with a nice body kick.
Tsoi misses with a looping right.
River appears to be looking for a big counter.
River connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsoi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on River. That did some damage!#T2#
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsoi.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsoi manages to avoid it.
Tsoi looks to land a body kick but River moved away.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Tsoi misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
Tsoi throws a body kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from River.
Tsoi misses with a straight right.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tsoi.
River drops his hands momentarily and Tsoi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
River misses with a looping left.
Tsoi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsoi connects with a leg kick. River looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsoi.
River scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
Tsoi cracks the inside of River's front leg.
That kick from Tsoi tenderised River's leg. River is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tsoi lands a glancing blow to the side of River's head.
Tsoi connects with a good right hand that stumbles River. River circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big right from River misses.
Tsoi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tsoi scores with a hook.
River takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
River takes a swing at Tsoi's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Tsoi throws a sloppy body shot
and River cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsoi tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tsoi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and River makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
River takes a swing at Tsoi's ribcage but misses.
River fails to land with a series of punches.
Tsoi throws a front kick aimed at River's knee but River avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Tsoi misses with a low kick.
Tsoi throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsoi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tsoi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tsoi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tsoi lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Do Who Tsoi really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Do Who Tsoi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Tsoi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tsoi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from River misses.
Tsoi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Tsoi misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
Tsoi moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsoi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tsoi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsoi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Tsoi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
River throws the left hand but Tsoi avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - Tsoi coming out on top.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsoi.#T1#
Tsoi digs a good hook to River's body.
A good leg kick by Tsoi.
Tsoi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tsoi throws a low kick but River moves out of range easily.
River on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tsoi. Tsoi obviously looking to wear him down.
Tsoi lands with a cross.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsoi manages to avoid it.
River backing away here, and Tsoi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tsoi misses with a wild body shot.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsoi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tsoi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
Tsoi throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsoi misses with a low kick as River jumps back.#T2#
Tsoi lands with an overhand left.
Nice defenses there by River.
A quick step to the side and River tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from River.
Tsoi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River misses with a hook. Tsoi ducked under it nicely.
Tsoi misses with a straight left.
River walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tsoi.
Tsoi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. River doesn't seem bothered though.
Tsoi lands a front kick.
River throws a looping overhand right but Tsoi ducks down to avoid it.
Tsoi misses with a leg kick
and Tsoi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsoi throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River throws a big shot that misses.
Tsoi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Tsoi misses with a kick to the body.
Tsoi scores with a nice body kick.
Tsoi throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River avoids the body shot from Tsoi.
Tsoi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tsoi misses with a hook
and River counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body punch from River.
River sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsoi was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Tsoi dodges the punch combination from River.
Tsoi swings away with a body shot that misses
and River counters with a one-two to the body.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsoi.#T4#
Tsoi misses with a body kick.
A jab from Tsoi does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
River is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsoi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tsoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsoi.
Tsoi misses with a kick to the body.
Tsoi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Tsoi lands with a shot to the body.
River shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tsoi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tsoi connects with a good right hand that stumbles River. River circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tsoi - that will leave a mark!
River lunges at Tsoi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tsoi's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Do Who Tsoi dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Do Who Tsoi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tsoi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tsoi throws a hook but River blocks it.
River swings for the body but Tsoi moves out of range.
Tsoi just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsoi looks for the body kick but River saw that one coming.
Tsoi throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River throws a shot from downtown. Tsoi moves away and avoids it.
River takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tsoi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tsoi in his tracks.
River misses with a body shot
and Tsoi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tsoi just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsoi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tsoi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsoi.
River moves out of range of the body kick from Tsoi.
River takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tsoi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
River is looking to counter punch.
Tsoi tests River's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tsoi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
River throws a big shot that misses.
Tsoi digs a good body shot into River's ribs.
Tsoi throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
Tsoi tries to score with a low kick but River moves his leg out of the way.
Tsoi throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsoi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joe River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Do Who Tsoi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
River lands a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by Tsoi.
Tsoi misses with a leg kick.
Tsoi cracks River with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsoi throws a solid leg kick but River takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tsoi.
Tsoi misses with a body shot.
River misses with a body shot.
Tsoi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like River wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsoi moves away.
Tsoi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tsoi slips under a jab from River.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tsoi.
River throws the left hand but Tsoi avoids the punch easily.
River takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tsoi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Tsoi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
Tsoi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tsoi looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Tsoi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
Tsoi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tsoi misses with a wild body shot.
Tsoi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd cheers as Tsoi lands an impressive looking overhand right. River doesn't seem phased though.
Tsoi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps River's head backwards.
Tsoi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from River.
Tsoi misses the shot to the body.
Tsoi scores with a shot to the body.
Tsoi scores with a leg kick. #T4#
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
River lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circling a little - Tsoi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Tsoi.
Tsoi is looking to clinch but River is avoiding it.
Tsoi slips under a jab from River.
Tsoi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tsoi moves into range and connects with a jab.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsoi throws out the jab.
River slips a straight right by Tsoi.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! River crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tsoi - the referee stops the clock and River gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tsoi. River manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tsoi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tsoi avoids the body shot from River.

And that's the end of the fight!
Do Who Tsoi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tsoi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Do Who Tsoi!

Do Who Tsoi is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Do Who Tsoi gave a big smile as he said 'Yeah, this is what happens when you face a legit fighter.'.

 

Event: GKNY 117 - Shakhbulat vs River     
Date:   Feb 18, 2017
#R1#
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamkhalaev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps River's head backwards.#CL#
Shamkhalaev has managed to clinch.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamkhalaev.
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
Shamkhalaev blocks a body shot from River.
Our sources have told us that Shamkhalaev has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
River lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shamkhalaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by River.
Shamkhalaev blocking some punches.
Shamkhalaev misses with an elbow over the top.
Shamkhalaev lands a damaging elbow.
River tries to throw a body punch but Shamkhalaev avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from River.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamkhalaev throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Joe River has been cut.
River avoids the elbow strike from Shamkhalaev, against the cage.
Shamkhalaev lands a damaging elbow.
River lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
River tries to work over Shamkhalaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River blocks an elbow strike.
River takes a knee to the side of the body.
River has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shamkhalaev seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if River can turn it around.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shamkhalaev lands a hook to the side of the head.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamkhalaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamkhalaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamkhalaev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right hand to the body from River.
Shamkhalaev lands with a right to the head.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River tries to throw a body punch but Shamkhalaev avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Shamkhalaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River misses with some punches.
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow that stopped River in his tracks for a moment.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Shamkhalaev scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from River.
River lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shamkhalaev.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamkhalaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River gets through Shamkhalaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
River blocks an elbow strike.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamkhalaev throws a head punch that misses.
River tries a body shot but Shamkhalaev blocks it.
Shamkhalaev prevents a body shot from River.
A short right from River.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River stalls.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shamkhalaev prevents a body shot from River.
River lands with a right to the head.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice elbow. #T3#
River dodges an elbow strike from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev pushes off an throws an elbow but River leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
River works on Shamkhalaev's body with a couple of short punches.
Shamkhalaev throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
A short right from River.
Shamkhalaev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow inside that River shrugs off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Shamkhalaev blocks an uppercut.
Shamkhalaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamkhalaev scores with a shoulder strike.
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow inside that River shrugs off.
Shamkhalaev blocks a body shot from River.
River working aggressively here.
River avoiding damage as Shamkhalaev throws knees to the body.
Shamkhalaev misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev tries a knee to the head but River blocks it.
Shamkhalaev takes a shot to the head.
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!
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
Shamkhalaev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
River lands an uppercut.#T4#
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamkhalaev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
River lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shamkhalaev backwards.
Shamkhalaev blocks an uppercut.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
River is trying to force a seperation but Shamkhalaev has the dominant position.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamkhalaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River blocks an uppercut.
Shamkhalaev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but River has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A hook to the body from River.
Shamkhalaev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt River or not.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River tries to throw a body punch but Shamkhalaev avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Shamkhalaev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shamkhalaev is looking to clinch.
River misses with an uppercut. Shamkhalaev saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe River will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe River's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
River avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shamkhalaev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. River manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shamkhalaev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice uppercut lands for River. That snapped Shamkhalaev's head back. #CUT2#
It looks like Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has been cut.
Shamkhalaev tries to clinch but River moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by River there.#CL#
Shamkhalaev moves into the clinch.
Shamkhalaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev blocking some punches.
Shakhbulat Shamkhalaev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
River presses Shamkhalaev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shamkhalaev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamkhalaev missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shamkhalaev throws an elbow but misses.
River tries to throw a body punch but Shamkhalaev avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River lands a right hand.
Shamkhalaev has a couple of punches blocked by River.
Shamkhalaev avoids the elbow strike from River, against the cage. #T1#
Shamkhalaev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shamkhalaev lands a hook that snaps the head of River backwards.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow that stopped River in his tracks for a moment.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamkhalaev.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Shamkhalaev controls the action.
Shamkhalaev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
River takes an elbow to the temple.
River blocks an uppercut.
River blocking some punches.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shamkhalaev backwards.
Shamkhalaev swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamkhalaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River gets through Shamkhalaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shamkhalaev lands with a short shot to the head.
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Shamkhalaev tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamkhalaev blocks a body shot from River.
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamkhalaev pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamkhalaev controls his hands.
River misses with a body punch.
Shamkhalaev swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev blocks a body shot from River.
River pushes Shamkhalaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamkhalaev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamkhalaev lands a right hand.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamkhalaev controls his hands. #BC2#
River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
River lands with an overhand left.
River scores with a jab. Shamkhalaev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamkhalaev was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
River lands a body shot.
Shamkhalaev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and River counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shamkhalaev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shamkhalaev tries to close the distance and clinch but River swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
River tries to clinch up.
Joe River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shamkhalaev throws a right hand that misses
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
Shamkhalaev wants to clinch up but River keeps it at a distance.
Shamkhalaev slips a straight right by River.#CL#
River gets tackled into the cage by Shamkhalaev. Shamkhalaev maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from River.
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!
River lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shamkhalaev backwards.
Shamkhalaev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shamkhalaev just misses with a elbow thrown towards River's brow.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shamkhalaevs head.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Shamkhalaev. #T4#
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice elbow.
River blocking some punches. #BC2#
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River circles away from the clinch attempt.
River now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
River lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
River walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
River lands with a thumping leg kick.
River misses the jab.
It looked like Shamkhalaev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Shamkhalaev forces River back against the cage and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamkhalaev.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shamkhalaev looks to throw an elbow but misses.
River stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River pushes Shamkhalaev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
River blocks a body shot from Shamkhalaev.
River avoids the elbow strike from Shamkhalaev, against the cage.
Shamkhalaev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and River avoids it.
River blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Shamkhalaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
River smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Donk. River catches Shamkhalaev right on the button with a cross.
Shamkhalaev is looking to clinch but River is avoiding it.
Shamkhalaev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
River throws a hook but Shamkhalaev avoids it easily.
Shamkhalaev throws a quick counter kick to the body but River avoids it.
Shamkhalaev throws a low kick but River moves out of range easily. #CL#
Shamkhalaev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with River, pushing him back against the cage.
River scores with a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shamkhalaev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Shamkhalaev controls the action.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamkhalaev lands with a short shot to the head.
Shamkhalaev throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook to the ribs.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
River tries a body shot but Shamkhalaev blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev prevents a body shot from River.
Shamkhalaev lands a nice elbow.
A short uppercut from River.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from River.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Shamkhalaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from River.
River throws a head punch that misses.
River scores with a hook to the body.
River lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow inside that River shrugs off.
Shamkhalaev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through River's defenses.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Shamkhalaev avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamkhalaev. #T2#
Shamkhalaev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
River working hard to break the clinch.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River lands a shoulder strike.
Shamkhalaev prevents a body shot from River.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
River takes a shot to the head.
River tries to throw a body punch but Shamkhalaev avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamkhalaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River blocks an elbow strike.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
Shamkhalaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River throws a head punch that misses.
Shamkhalaev blocks an uppercut.
Shamkhalaev throws a punch but it's blocked by River. #T3#
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shamkhalaev pushes off an throws an elbow but River leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Shamkhalaev fails to land.
Shamkhalaev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shamkhalaev working aggressively here.
Shamkhalaev has a couple of punches blocked by River.
Shamkhalaev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamkhalaev.
River scores with a shot to the side of Shamkhalaev's head.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, River scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shamkhalaev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
River is leaning against Shamkhalaev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shamkhalaev backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from River.
River scores with a hook to the body.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Shamkhalaev controls the action. #T4#
River dodges an elbow strike from Shamkhalaev.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamkhalaev misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from River.
River scores with a shot to the side of Shamkhalaev's head.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
River digs a right hand underneath Shamkhalaev's ribcage. Shamkhalaev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from River.
River lands a nice uppercut.
River lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#
Shamkhalaev is rocked!
River lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oh Shamkhalaev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamkhalaev's elbow.
Shamkhalaev seems to have got his legs back now.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.
River cracks Shamkhalaev with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe River really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4##CL2#
River fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shamkhalaev, pushing him back against the cage.
River is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
River lands with a light punch inside.
River lands with a left to the head.
Shamkhalaev lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
A short right from River on the inside.
River tries a body shot but Shamkhalaev blocks it.
Shamkhalaev misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Shamkhalaev controls the action.
Shamkhalaev working aggressively here.
Shamkhalaev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but River blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands a shot to the body.
Shamkhalaev lands a right hand.
Shamkhalaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamkhalaev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Nice body punch from Shamkhalaev.
A right handed body shot lands from River.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1##BC2#
River breaks from the clinch.
River misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Shamkhalaev misses its target.
River circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shamkhalaev is looking to clinch.
Shamkhalaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good exchange - River coming out on top.
River uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
River throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Shamkhalaev moves into the clinch.
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow inside that River shrugs off.
Shamkhalaev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from River on the inside.
Shamkhalaev blocks an uppercut.
A short right from River.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Shamkhalaev backwards.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A body shot lands from River.
River blocks an elbow strike.
Shamkhalaev blocks a body shot from River.
A left hand lands to the body for River.
River lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shamkhalaev or not.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shamkhalaev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite River's efforts to push away.
River pushes Shamkhalaev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shamkhalaev just misses with a elbow thrown towards River's brow.
River lands a body punch in the clinch.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
River lands with a left to the head.
Shamkhalaev misses with some punches.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
River blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Shamkhalaev fails to land. #T3#
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shamkhalaev backwards.
Shamkhalaev lands an elbow inside that River shrugs off.
River takes an elbow to the forehead.
River digs a right hand into Shamkhalaev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shamkhalaev's gas tank.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
River pushes Shamkhalaev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
River has had enough of the clinch but Shamkhalaev keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from River.
River blocks an uppercut.
Shamkhalaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shamkhalaev throws a head punch that misses.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Shamkhalaev controls the action.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamkhalaev's elbow.
Shamkhalaev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
River tries to work over Shamkhalaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
River managing to block the knees to the body from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamkhalaev.
River working aggressively here.
River lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
River lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shamkhalaev backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from River.
Good body shot from River.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Shamkhalaev controls the action.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamkhalaev lands an uppercut.
Shamkhalaev blocks a body shot from River.
A short right from River on the inside.
Shamkhalaev misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamkhalaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River ducks under a wild hook from Shamkhalaev.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe River dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
River circles away from the clinch attempt.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River misses with a hook.
It looked like Shamkhalaev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A shot to the liver by River. Beautiful body shot.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
River gets in close and instigates a clinch.
River scores with a shot to the side of Shamkhalaev's head. #BC2#
River breaks the clinch.
River circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shamkhalaev moves away from the strike by River.
Shamkhalaev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
River misses with a straight left.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River looks to throw the jab but Shamkhalaev is out of range.
Shamkhalaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
River keeps the fight on the outside.
Shamkhalaev wants to clinch up but River keeps it at a distance.
River wants to counter the offense by Shamkhalaev and move into the clinch position.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shamkhalaev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
River scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shamkhalaev motions for River to come forward. Shamkhalaev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Shamkhalaev. #CL#
Shamkhalaev rushes River and presses him up against the cage.
River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Shamkhalaev throws a head punch that misses.
River lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Shamkhalaev.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamkhalaev misses with a punch on the inside.
River tries a body shot but Shamkhalaev blocks it.
River blocks an elbow strike.
River digs a right hand underneath Shamkhalaev's ribcage. Shamkhalaev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for River.
River misses with a body punch.
River gets through Shamkhalaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shamkhalaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River scores with a shoulder strike.
River gets through Shamkhalaev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from River.
Shamkhalaev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamkhalaev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
River stalling.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shamkhalaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamkhalaev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for River.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamkhalaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
River scores with a shot to the side of Shamkhalaev's head. #T3#
Nice elbow from Shamkhalaev.
Shamkhalaev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamkhalaev throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
A right hook to the body lands for River.
River scores with a shot to the side of Shamkhalaev's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
River blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, River scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shamkhalaev has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Shamkhalaev backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from River.
River avoids the elbow strike from Shamkhalaev, against the cage.
Shamkhalaev misses with some punches.
Shamkhalaev tries to land a knee to the head but River blocks with his arms.
River scores with a shot to the side of Shamkhalaev's head.
Shamkhalaev misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from River.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamkhalaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
River misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
River lands a nice uppercut.
Shamkhalaev blocks a body shot from River.
Shamkhalaev blocking some punches.
River tries to break the clinch but Shamkhalaev is controlling the position.
Shamkhalaev throws a head punch that misses.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Shamkhalaev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shamkhalaevs head.
River misses with a body punch.
A short left from River.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Shamkhalaev controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamkhalaev.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well River has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 46:50
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 46:50
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe River!

Joe River is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Joe River was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: UGD 5:Maulovski Vs Shevchenko     
Date:   May 14, 2016
#R1#
Mouse misses with a looping right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mouse.
Whipple avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mouse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Whipple counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Whipple avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Whipple counters with a body kick.
We've been told by Mouse's head coaches at 🔥 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Whipple ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whipple uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mouse.
Whipple tries a quick counter leg kick but Mouse is wise to it.
Mouse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whipple.
Whipple fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whipple throws a head kick but Mouse moves out of range.
Mouse throws a jab when Whipple was well out of range.
Whipple counters with a body kick.
Mouse throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Mouse has Whipple up against the cage in a clinch.
Mouse lands a body punch. #T1#
Mouse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mouse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whipple tries for a takedown but Mouse manages to get underhooks.
Whipple takes a shot to the head.
Whipple wants a takedown but no success here.
Blind Mouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Whipple.
Mouse keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Whipple's efforts to push away.
Whipple is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC#
Mouse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mouse misses with a body shot.
Whipple has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mouse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mouse jabs Whipple to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mouse sizes up Whipple with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Mouse closes the distance and clinches.
Mouse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Whipple tries to pull guard but Mouse won't allow it.
Mouse lands with a short shot to the head.
Mouse lands a hook that snaps the head of Whipple backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Mouse.
Whipple is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mouse gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mouse.
Mouse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whipples head.
Mouse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Mouse on the inside.
Whipple is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Whipple is trying to drag Mouse to the mat but Mouse just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Whipple stalling in the clinch but Mouse improves position.
Whipple wants to get back to striking at distance but Mouse won't allow it. #T3#
Whipple tries to break free but Mouse pushes him back against the cage.
Mouse stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mouse lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Mouse.
Mouse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whipples head.
Mouse digs a right hand into Whipple's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Whipple's gas tank.
Mouse scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Mouse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Whipple throws a front kick aimed at Mouse's knee but Mouse avoids it well. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Whipple is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mouse gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Mouse breaks from the clinch.
Mouse misses with a hook to the body
and Whipple counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mouse is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Whipple's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Some wild striking there from Mouse.
Blind Mouse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Whipple throws a half hearted mid kick.
Whipple keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mouse.
Whipple blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whipple throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Mouse counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short left from Mouse.
Mouse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mouse.
A right hook to the body lands for Mouse. #BC#
Mouse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Whipple keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mouse backing away here, and Whipple unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Mouse has Whipple up against the cage in a clinch.
Mouse lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blind Mouse dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Whipple with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mouse to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Mouse clinches up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mouse as Whipple tries to tie him up.
Mouse works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mouse throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mouse has Whipple pressed against the cage, preventing Whipple from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mouse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Whipple is rocked!
Whipple is trying to break free.#BC#
Mouse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whipple bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mouse looks to score with a jab to the body but Whipple is just out of range.
Mouse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whipple.
Mouse lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Whipple at a distance.
Whipple lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
Whipple avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mouse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whipple counters with a low kick, right behind Mouse 's knee.
Mouse blocks the body kick.
Mouse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whipple moves away.
Mouse cracks Whipple with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Whipple slips a straight right by Mouse.
Whipple is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mouse moves out of range of the body kick.
Mouse displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Whipple.
Mouse scores with a crisp jab that stopped Whipple in his tracks.
Mouse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whipple counters with a body kick.#CL#
Mouse moves into the clinch.#T2#
Mouse keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Whipple's efforts to push away.
Mouse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blind Mouse has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mouse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whipples head.
Whipple drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mouse pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mouse throws a lazy right hand but Whipple sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mouse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whipple can do to turn this around?
Mouse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mouse lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mouse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Whipple is trying to counter with his kicks.
Whipple misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Whipple.
Whipple takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Whipple is still on wobbly legs! Can Mouse finish him?
Mouse swings for the body but Whipple moves out of range.
Whipple replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mouse blocks it well.#T3#
Mouse misses with a straight left.
Whipple seems to have recovered his senses.
Mouse has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Whipple.
Mouse misses with a double jab
and Whipple counters with a two punch combo.
A shot to the body from Mouse misses
and Whipple counters with a nice body kick.
Whipple darts in looking for a takedown but Mouse gets double underhooks and turns Whipple into the cage.
Mouse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blind Mouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Whipple.
Mouse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mouse connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mouse blocks a head kick by Whipple.
Mouse throws a hook to the side of Whipple's head but Whipple sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whipple replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mouse blocks it well.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Whipple misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mouse throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mouse missing with a left hand there. Whipple was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Whipple takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whipple drops his hands momentarily and Mouse takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slow jab from Mouse misses its intended target.
Mouse backing away here, and Whipple unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Whipple looks to land a body kick but Mouse moved away.
Mouse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Whipple attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mouse wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mouse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whipple.
And Whipple responds with a good body kick, but Mouse manages to step out the way in time.
Whipple throws a sloppy head kick and Mouse moves out of range easily.
Whipple throws a sloppy head kick and Mouse moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Mouse tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mouse with a hook.
Mouse throws a big shot that misses.
Mouse swings widly with a right hand
and Whipple counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blind Mouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mouse misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blind Mouse dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3##CL#
Mouse closes the distance and pushes Whipple back into the cage.
Mouse struggles to land a body shot inside as Whipple controls his hands.
Mouse presses Whipple against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Mouse as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Mouse.
Mouse scores with a shoulder strike.
Mouse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Mouse.
Mouse lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Mouse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mouse scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Mouse.
Mouse is leaning against Whipple and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Whipple takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whipple's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Whipple tries to stall but Mouse uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T1#
Mouse stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mouse lands a hook that snaps the head of Whipple backwards.
Mouse lands a right hand. #KD#
Mouse drops Whipple onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Whipple is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Mouse creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Whipple with a big uppercut! Whipple tries to clinch up but Mouse pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Whipple to the mat! Whipple covers up and Mouse unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Blind Mouse!
Blind Mouse retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Blind Mouse, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Owen Whipple stepped up to the mic, saying 'I guess I'm just not that good. '.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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