Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Nfld live 50
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Durnin has time to react.
Okafor connects with a body shot.
Okafor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Durnin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Okafor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Okafor looks to land a body kick but Durnin moved away.
Durnin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durnin.
Durnin throws a right hand that Okafor ducks under and follows up with a left that Okafor also avoids with ease.
Durnin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durnin tried to score with a low kick but Okafor checks it.
Okafor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Durnin in his tracks.
Okafor misses with a body kick.
Durnin is looking for the big counter here.
Okafor throws a body punch but Durnin moves out of range.
Okafor cracks Durnin with a right hand to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Durnin.
Durnin misses with a few strikes there.
Okafor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okafor looks to land a combination but Durnin avoids it well.
Durnin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Okafor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Durnin misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Okafor cracks Durnin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Okafor. Beautiful body shot.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor jabs Durnin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Durnin looks winded!
Durnin throws a shot from downtown. Okafor moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Okafor misses its target.
Okafor 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.
John Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Durnin momentarily.
A head kick misses from Okafor.
Durnin ducks right into an uppercut from Okafor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor checks the leg kick.
Nice body punch from Okafor.
Okafor lands a nice looking body shot.
Okafor circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Durnin drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Okafor follows Durnin to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Okafor!
A victorious John Okafor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Nfld FN 47
Date: Sep 14, 2023

#R1#
Okafor swings for the body but McPherson moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Okafor.
McPherson attempts a counter takedown but Okafor avoids it well and moves away.
McPherson 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.
Okafor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McPherson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okafor lands a body shot.
Okafor connects with the punch.
A big left from Okafor misses.
McPherson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Okafor lands the left hand.
Okafor swings for the body but McPherson moves out of range.
McPherson attempts a counter takedown but Okafor avoids it well and moves away.
Okafor throws a body punch but McPherson moves out of range.
McPherson slips under a jab from Okafor.
McPherson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McPherson blocks the body kick.
McPherson attempts a counter takedown but Okafor avoids it well and moves away.
Okafor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McPherson's hands.#T1#
Good leg kick by Okafor. #KD2#
Okafor lands a big uppercut and McPherson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McPherson looks OK. Okafor waves McPherson back to his feet!
Okafor digs a good body shot into McPherson's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Okafor. Beautiful body shot.
John Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McPherson is breathing heavily.
Okafor drops McPherson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for McPherson! Okafor dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Okafor!
During a confident post fight interview, John Okafor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld live 40
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Okafor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durnin.
John Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durnin misses with a kick to the body.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big right from Okafor misses.
Okafor throws a series of punches but Durnin moves out of range.
Durnin slips a jab from Okafor.
Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Durnin moves away and avoids it.
Okafor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Durnin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Okafor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durnin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durnin moves away from the strike by Okafor.
Okafor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Okafor tried to score with a low kick but Durnin checks it.
Durnin slips a jab from Okafor.
Durnin loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch.
Durnin throws a sloppy head kick and Okafor moves out of range easily.
Okafor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Durnin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okafor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durnin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
Okafor moves away from the strike by Durnin.
Durnin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okafor. #T1#
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Okafor looks to move away, Durnin throws a big counter combo but Okafor just gets out of the way.
Okafor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durnin counters with a left to the body.
Good shot there by Okafor.
Durnin throws a head kick but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Durnin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Durnin swinging wildly here.
Okafor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Durnin connects with a body shot.
Okafor avoids the head kick by Durnin.
Durnin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durnin was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Durnin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durnin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durnin throws a head kick that half lands.
Durnin chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durnin manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Durnin, right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Durnin does no damage.
Okafor lands a nice hook to Durnin's body. Durnin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Okafor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Durnin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Okafor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Okafor lands with a nice body punch.
Durnin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Okafor.
Durnin is breathing heavily.
Okafor misses with a body shot.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durnin throws out a powerful jab.
Okafor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Durnin blocks a head kick by Okafor.
Durnin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Okafor lands with a hook. Durnin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durnin moves away.
Durnin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Okafor is out of range.
Okafor counters with a body kick.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durnin.
Okafor looks to land a body kick but Durnin moved away.
Durnin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okafor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durnin. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Durnin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Okafor slips a jab from Durnin.
Durnin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Durnin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okafor thumps Durnin with a low kick.
Durnin throws a series of punches but Okafor avoids them all with ease. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor cracks Durnin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Durnin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okafor cracks Durnin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Durnin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durnin was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
It looked like Durnin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Okafor lands.
Okafor swings for the body but Durnin moves out of range.
Okafor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Okafor.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okafor.
Okafor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Durnin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A big left from Durnin misses.
Durnin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Okafors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD#
Durnin lands a left and a right that send Okafor crashing to the mat, dazed. Durnin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Okafor is rocked!
Okafor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okafor is still on wobbly legs! Can Durnin finish him?
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Durnin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durnin blocks a head kick by Okafor.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Durnin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Okafor will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Okafor blocks a head kick by Durnin.
Okafor seems to have recovered his senses.
Okafor scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Okafor.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okafor misses with a kick to the body.
Durnin lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Okafor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Durnin's head.
Okafor looks to land a combination but Durnin avoids it well.
Durnin missing with a left hand there. Okafor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Okafor misses.
It looked like Durnin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okafor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Durnin in his tracks.
Okafor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Durnin swinging wildly here.
John Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okafor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Okafor lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor with a jab.
Whack! Durnin lands a heavy head kick that drops Okafor. The ref tackles Durnin to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Okafor was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Naoise Durnin!
Our winner, Naoise Durnin, 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: Nfld FN 44
Date: Jun 29, 2023

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Okafor misses.
It looked like Salajudin Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okafor misses with a hook
and Salajudin Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salajudin Ii connects with a looping right hand.
Okafor misses with the combination. #KD#
Salajudin Ii lands a big shot that drops Okafor! Can he finish him? #ROC#Okafor is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Salajudin Ii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Salajudin Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Okafor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okafor controls Salajudin Ii momentarily but Salajudin Ii frees himself.
Salajudin Ii won't allow Okafor to sweep him here.
Okafor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Salajudin Ii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okafor is aware though and is defending well.
Okafor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Salajudin Ii is trying to control the position but Okafor postures up.
Salajudin Ii wants to sweep here but Okafor controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okafor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okafor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salajudin Ii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Salajudin Ii trying to keep a closed guard but Okafor is proving a slippery customer.
Okafor trying to control but Salajudin Ii is working from the bottom.
Okafor stopping the sweep attempt from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii keeping moving, preventing Okafor from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Okafor stays in close to Salajudin Ii's body and controls the position.
Salajudin Ii wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okafor is aware though and is defending well.
Salajudin Ii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Okafor.
Okafor won't allow Salajudin Ii to sweep him here. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii is looking for a triangle but Okafor pushes his legs off easily.
Salajudin Ii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Okafor is one step ahead there.
Salajudin Ii keeping moving, preventing Okafor from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Okafor wants to stand but Salajudin Ii is controlling his posture from full guard.
Okafor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salajudin Ii is keeping the position for now.
Salajudin Ii keeping moving, preventing Okafor from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Salajudin Ii keeping full guard, as Okafor tries to pass.
Okafor keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Salajudin Ii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okafor defends well.#SUB#
Salajudin Ii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okafor is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Salajudin Ii has his foot on Okafor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Okafor works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Salajudin Ii is on top in guard. #REVR#
Okafor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Still in half guard, Okafor seems content to control.
Okafor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Salajudin Ii knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Okafor is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Okafor throwing shots but Salajudin Ii is blocking nicely.
Okafor is looking to pass Salajudin Ii's guard but actually Salajudin Ii recovers to full guard.
Okafor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Okafor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salajudin Ii has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okafor has managed to get both his arms back between Salajudin Ii's legs - danger averted.
Okafor cracks Salajudin Ii with a solid left hand.
Salajudin Ii wants to sweep but no luck.
Okafor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Super Salajudin Ii dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Salajudin Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salajudin Ii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okafor lands with a kick to the temple. Salajudin Ii shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD#
Salajudin Ii bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Okafor is not content to let Salajudin Ii control the position.
Okafor is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Okafor trying to control but Salajudin Ii flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Okafor turns into Salajudin Ii and is now in his guard.
Salajudin Ii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Okafor's guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salajudin Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Okafor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salajudin Ii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okafor is keeping the position for now.
Super Salajudin Ii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Okafor has Salajudin Ii pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Salajudin Ii content to stall in guard here.
Okafor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Salajudin Ii won't allow Okafor to sweep him here.
Okafor will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Okafor wants to sweep here but Salajudin Ii controlling him for the moment.
Salajudin Ii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okafor can do to turn this around?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Okafor is trying to control the position but Salajudin Ii postures up.
Salajudin Ii won't allow Okafor to sweep him here.
Salajudin Ii stays in close to Okafor's body and controls the position.
Okafor wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Okafor is on top in guard. #REVB#
Okafor tries to free his leg and advance position but Salajudin Ii is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Okafor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Okafor wants to control from the top but Salajudin Ii keeps moving. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii is looking for a triangle but Okafor pushes his legs off easily. #T3##SU2#
Okafor gets to his feet. Salajudin Ii looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
John Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Salajudin Ii closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Okafor has one foot on Salajudin Ii's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Salajudin Ii is out of range.
Salajudin Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Okafor misses with the combination.
Salajudin Ii walks into a jab.
Salajudin Ii cracks Okafor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Okafor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Salajudin Ii to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Okafor looks to score with a jab to the body but Salajudin Ii is just out of range.
Okafor throws out a loose jab but Salajudin Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okafor throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Salajudin Ii. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salajudin Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
Salajudin Ii checks a low kick from Okafor.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salajudin Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okafor throws a lazy head kick
and Salajudin Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salajudin Ii manages to avoid it.
Salajudin Ii takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from Okafor.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Salajudin Ii.
Okafor misses with a hook. Salajudin Ii ducked under it nicely.
Okafor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Salajudin Ii moved out of range.
Salajudin Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Salajudin Ii loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Okafor 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#
Salajudin Ii thuds a left hand into Okafor's body.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses.
Salajudin Ii ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Salajudin Ii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okafor misses with an uppercut.
Okafor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salajudin Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Salajudin Ii lands a nice shot to the body.
Salajudin Ii moves into range and connects with a jab.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salajudin Ii moves away.
Okafor lands a jab to Salajudin Ii's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor tries to bum rush Salajudin Ii with a series of wild strikes but Salajudin Ii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Okafor throws a wild body kick that Salajudin Ii sees coming a mile off.
Okafor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salajudin Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okafor throws out a leg kick but Salajudin Ii moves out of range and Okafor only half commits.
Salajudin Ii connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Okafor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salajudin Ii.
Okafor throws a leg kick but Salajudin Ii sees it coming and moves out of range.
John Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salajudin Ii looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salajudin Ii moves away.
Salajudin Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Okafor connects with a nice looking jab.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Salajudin Ii is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Salajudin Ii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okafor throws a head kick but Salajudin Ii moves out of range.
Okafor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salajudin Ii circles away quickly and effectively.
Salajudin Ii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor.
Okafor misses with a right hand #KD#
and Salajudin Ii lands a stunning uppercut that sends Okafor to the mat!
Okafor is still in real trouble! Can Salajudin Ii finish him?
Okafor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor has a hand on Salajudin Ii's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Salajudin Ii takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Okafor tries to hold on but Salajudin Ii postures up.
Okafor has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Okafor seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Salajudin Ii controls the position.
Salajudin Ii is looking to control Okafor but Okafor is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii is persistently looking for the submission but Okafor is defending it well. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Okafor taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Salajudin Ii.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Super Salajudin Ii!
A relieved looking Super Salajudin Ii 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: Nfld live 30
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Okafor is looking to chop away at McPherson's legs.
McPherson tries to counter with a takedown but Okafor is quick to defend against it.
Okafor throws a sloppy head kick and McPherson moves out of range easily.
Okafor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
McPherson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McPherson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Okafor throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and McPherson counters with a single leg into guard. Okafor didn't expect that.
Okafor is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and McPherson dives into side control.
McPherson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#REVB#
Okafor is trying to improve his position.
The strikes coming from McPherson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McPherson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Okafor dodges the ground and pound from McPherson.
Okafor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McPherson 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.#SUB#
McPherson seems to be looking for submissions.
Okafor wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
McPherson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Okafor desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Okafor moves into full guard.
Okafor looking for a sweep. Not yet Okafor, not yet.
McPherson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Okafor wants to sweep but no luck.
Okafor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McPherson throwing strikes from guard but Okafor blocks nicely.
McPherson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McPherson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Okafor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okafor has momentary wrist control but McPherson slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
McPherson lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
McPherson drops back looking for a leg! Okafor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Okafor manages to kick McPherson off! McPherson jumps back into Okafor's guard.
McPherson throwing strikes but missing.
McPherson throwing strikes but missing.
Okafor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McPherson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McPherson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Okafor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Okafor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
McPherson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McPherson is not content to let Okafor control the position.
Okafor not doing much here. #T3#
McPherson wants to control but Okafor is keeping busy.
Okafor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Okafor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McPherson is staying active underneath Okafor, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SU2#
Okafor escapes and gets back to his feet.
Okafor scores with a shot to the body.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McPherson was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okafor. That's going to slow McPherson down.
Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by McPherson.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Okafor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McPherson on the side of the head.
McPherson takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Okafor looks to score with a jab to the body but McPherson is just out of range.
McPherson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Okafor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McPherson.
McPherson tries to counter with a takedown but Okafor is quick to defend against it.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
McPherson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McPherson avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McPherson was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
McPherson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Okafor sprawls and moves away.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McPherson.
McPherson feinted with a counter takedown.
McPherson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Okafor.
Okafor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Okafor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Okafor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McPherson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okafor.
Okafor throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and McPherson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Okafor!
Okafor gets back to half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Okafor. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Okafor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McPherson. #ES2#
Okafor pushes McPherson off and gets back to his feet.
John Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okafor throws a low kick but it's checked well by McPherson.
McPherson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Okafor scores with a nice strike.
Okafor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McPherson checks it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McPherson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
McPherson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Okafor throws a wild body kick that McPherson sees coming a mile off.
Okafor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McPherson rather than just go for the knockout.
Okafor is looking to slow McPherson down with leg kicks.
Okafor scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Okafor throws a head kick but McPherson moves out of range.
McPherson attempts a counter takedown but Okafor avoids it well and moves away.
John Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor is looking to slow McPherson down with leg kicks.
Okafor is looking to land body kicks.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McPherson moves away.
McPherson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McPherson tries to counter with a takedown but Okafor is quick to defend against it.
Okafor lands a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Okafor.
Okafor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McPherson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McPherson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses.
McPherson tries to counter with a takedown but Okafor is quick to defend against it.#T2#
McPherson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Okafor lands a jab to the nose.
McPherson avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Okafor is predictable there #TD#
and McPherson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McPherson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McPherson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Okafor works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Okafor is looking for a triangle but McPherson pushes his legs off easily.
McPherson passes Okafor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McPherson is nestled in close to Okafor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Okafor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Okafor is looking to stand up but McPherson isn't so interested in that idea.
Okafor is pulling down on McPherson's head. It's preventing any offense from McPherson, at least for the moment.#T3##SUB2#
Okafor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McPherson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McPherson postures up and lands a big shot to Okafor's brow.
McPherson throws a big right hand that misses.
Okafor controls McPherson momentarily but McPherson frees himself.
Okafor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Okafor has his foot on McPherson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McPherson works his way back into a safe position though.
McPherson won't allow Okafor to sweep him here.
Okafor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Okafor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
McPherson trying to control from the bottom.
McPherson tries to roll over but Okafor keeps him under control.
Okafor wants to pass to mount but McPherson is defending the position. #SUB#
McPherson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Okafor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
McPherson looking for submissions off his back.
Okafor trying to control from half guard but McPherson is working away.
McPherson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Okafor scores with a couple of nice shots.#SU2#
Okafor stands up out of the half guard.
Okafor throws a body punch but McPherson moves out of range.
McPherson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Okafor 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Okafor stuns McPherson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Okafor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Okafor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Okafor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Okafor lands a right hook to the body.
McPherson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Okafor punishes McPherson's body with a nice straight punch.
Okafor lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot lands for Okafor.
Okafor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okafor misses with a head kick.
McPherson tries to counter with a takedown but Okafor is quick to defend against it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor connects with a nice looking jab.
Okafor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McPherson's head backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Okafor throws a sloppy head kick and McPherson moves out of range easily.
McPherson attempts a counter takedown but Okafor avoids it well and moves away.
Okafor tries to land a front kick but McPherson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and McPherson counters with a takedown into side control.

Okafor throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
John Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor throws a head kick but McPherson moves out of range.
Okafor stuns McPherson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Okafor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McPherson feinted with a counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right-left combo lands from Okafor.
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McPherson attempts a counter takedown but Okafor avoids it well and moves away.
Okafor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McPherson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Okafor sprawls and moves away.
Okafor throws a series of punches but McPherson avoids them all with ease. #T2#
McPherson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McPherson avoids the head kick by Okafor.
Okafor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McPherson feinted with a counter takedown.
Okafor misses with a hook #TD#
and McPherson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Okafor's guard.
Okafor trying to keep a closed guard but McPherson is proving a slippery customer.
Okafor keeping moving, preventing McPherson from controlling successfully.
McPherson throwing strikes but missing. #ES2#
Okafor wriggles free and stands up.
McPherson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.#T3#
Okafor scores with a jab to the body.
Okafor keeps McPherson at a distance using the push kick.
Okafor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Okafor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Okafor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McPherson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Okafor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Okafor!
Okafor thuds a left hand into McPherson's body.
Okafor throws a head kick but McPherson moves out of range.
McPherson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Okafor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McPherson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okafor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McPherson momentarily. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor feints a jab promting McPherson to slip. Okafor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McPherson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McPherson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Okafor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Okafor connects with a crisp jab.
McPherson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Okafor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
John Okafor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okafor cracks McPherson with an open hand slap.
Okafor misses with a head kick.
McPherson feinted with a counter takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Okafor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Okafor 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Okafor!
A very excited looking John Okafor 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: Nfld live 28
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Okafor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Okafor misses with a hook to the body
and Zurauskas counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor thows a leg kick but Zurauskas checks it
and Zurauskas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Okafor thinking.
A big left from Zurauskas misses.
Zurauskas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zurauskas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zurauskas duly obliges.
Okafor misses with a combination
and Zurauskas counters with a thumping low kick.
Zurauskas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zurauskas throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Okafor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Okafor misses with a hook. Zurauskas ducked under it nicely.
Zurauskas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Okafor with a body shot.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zurauskas was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zurauskas manages to avoid it.
Zurauskas looks to land a left hand but Okafor moved out of range nicely.
Okafor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #KD2#
Zurauskas lands a big shot that drops Okafor! Can he finish him? #ROC2#Okafor is rocked!#T1#
Zurauskas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Oh Okafor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Okafor is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Zurauskas maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Okafor could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Zurauskas has cracked it and Okafor is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Zurauskas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paulius Zurauskas!
A victorious Paulius Zurauskas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Nfld live 25
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Carvalho.
Carvalho avoids the head kick by Okafor.
Carvalho misses with a double jab.
Okafor dodges the punch combination from Carvalho.
Carvalho avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carvalho ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Carvalho throws a right and a left that Okafor avoids nicely.
Carvalho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okafor.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carvalho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carvalho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Okafor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carvalho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carvalho moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Carvalho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Okafor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carvalho.
A big left from Okafor misses. #T1#
Carvalho tries to bum rush Okafor with a series of wild strikes but Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Carvalho is out of range.
Okafor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Okafor misses.
Carvalho fails to land with a series of punches.
Carvalho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A punch combination from Carvalho misses.
Carvalho throws a right and a left that Okafor avoids nicely.
Okafor thumps Carvalho with a low kick.
Okafor moves out of range as Carvalho strikes.
Carvalho throws a combination that misses
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Carvalho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Okafor. That one must have hurt.
Carvalho looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor lands a head kick. Carvalho smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Okafor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okafor throws a head kick that Carvalho semi-blocks.
Okafor jabs Carvalho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Okafor scores with a head kick. Carvalho tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Carvalho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Okafor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carvalho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Okafor lands a body shot.
Okafor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carvalho doesn't seem bothered though.
Okafor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#Carvalho is rocked!
Okafor connects with a stiff jab that staggers Carvalho - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Okafor!
After winning the bout, John Okafor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld FN 35
Date: Feb 16, 2023

#R1#
A big left from Okafor misses.
DJ unleashes a big counter combination but Okafor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
DJ takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
DJ lands with a kick to the ribs.
DJ misses with a two punch combination.
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DJ raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
DJ scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
DJ misses with a kick to the body.
DJ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from DJ.
Some wild striking there from DJ. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
DJ holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Okafor is stalling here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
DJ pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
DJ shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Okafor eats them both and turns towards DJ to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
DJ feints with a jab and clips Okafor right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Okafor is sent crashing into the canvas and DJ leaps in for the kill! Okafor tries to get to his feet but DJ is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Okafor is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deontay DJ!
Our winner, Deontay DJ, 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: BB 94 - Land vs Zhao 2
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Okafor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sapo blocks a head kick by Okafor.
Okafor moves out of range as Sapo strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Okafor.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okafor.
Okafor connects with a body shot.
Okafor throws a leg kick
and Sapo counters with a straight right hand.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sapo.
Sapo avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a hook.
Okafor lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sapo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Okafor scores with a nice head shot.
Okafor scores with a push kick.
Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sapo. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Okafor.
Okafor throws a sloppy head kick and Sapo moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Sapo misses.
Sapo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Okafor misses with a two punch combination.
Sapo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okafor.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Sapo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Sapo misses.
Okafor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sapo.
Despite the aggression on Okafor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Okafor misses with a hook
and Sapo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses.
Okafor misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Sapo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Okafor! Sapo lets Okafor back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Okafor is rocked!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sapo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Okafor circles away quickly and effectively.
Sapo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Sapo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Sapo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Okafor misses the body punch
and Sapo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor is still on wobbly legs! Can Sapo finish him?
Okafor throws a head kick that half lands.
Okafor seems to have recovered his senses.
Okafor misses with a shot to the body
and Sapo scores with a counter punch that sends Okafor to the canvas! Sapo smells blood - he's punishing Okafor with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Okafor has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Sapo!
After winning the bout, Rob Sapo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BB 92 - Allu vs Keji
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
A nice combination there by Okafor. #CUT2#It looks like Ed Jones has been cut.
Okafor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jones.
Okafor is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
Okafor misses with the combination.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws a body kick that misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Okafor lands.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
John Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor misses with a body shot.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Okafor throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a body kick.#T1#
Okafor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Okafor loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Jones.
Okafor takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Okafor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okafor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Okafor.
Okafor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Okafor on the side of the head.
Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD#
Jones moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Okafor goes down! Can Jones finish him!?#ROC#Okafor is rocked!
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!
Jones wants to stand but Okafor has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Okafor is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Okafor seems to have recovered his senses.
Okafor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Okafor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Okafor off the cage and back into range.
Okafor gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Jones gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Jones!
Ed Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BB 87 - Allu vs Steel 2
Date: Dec 10, 2022

#R1#
Okafor tries to work over Longchain's front leg with a kick but Longchain checks it.
Okafor throws a push kick but Longchain slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Okafor.
Okafor looks to score with a jab to the body but Longchain is just out of range.
Longchain blocks a head kick by Okafor.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Longchain was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Longchain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Longchain misses with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a good, hard body kick but Longchain shrugs it off.
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Longchain's head but Longchain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Longchain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okafor throws a sloppy body shot
and Longchain counters with an inside leg kick.
John Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okafor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Longchain.
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Longchain.
Okafor lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longchain lands with a nice body punch.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Longchain saw that one coming.
Longchain shoots in for a takedown but Okafor shows good takedown defense.
Longchain cracks Okafor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Longchain throws a right hand that Okafor ducks under and follows up with a left that Okafor also avoids with ease.
Okafor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor is looking to wear down Longchain with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Okafor blocks a jab.#TD2#
Longchain changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Okafor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The strikes coming from Longchain are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Okafor is looking to reverse the position.
Okafor manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Longchain is looking for a kimura but Okafor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Longchain to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okafor wants to get back to full guard.
Okafor trying to control from the bottom.
Longchain not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Okafor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Longchain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Longchain's back!
Okafor tries to keep control of the position but Longchain is staying busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Longchain's body.
I really don't envy Longchain right now. #T2##SUB#
Okafor is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Longchain defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Longchain is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Okafor off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Longchain covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Okafor is riding his opponent, not letting Longchain buck him off.
Longchain wants to control his opponent's hands but Okafor gets his hands free.
Longchain tries to break free.
Okafor controlling from the back.#SUB#
Longchain is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Longchain rolls, trying to escape but Okafor keeps control of the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Longchain rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T3##SUB#
Okafor looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Okafor thows a huge punch but Longchain dodges it nicely.
Okafor frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Okafor looking to secure an arm triangle but Longchain defends it well.
Longchain tries to lock up and control but Okafor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Okafor connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Okafor lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Okafor postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Longchain looks a forlorn figure. #T4#
Longchain working to try and regain half guard.
Okafor scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Okafor landing strikes, looking to finish!
Okafor looking to control but Longchain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Okafor controlling from mount.
Okafor looking to control but Longchain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor thowing shots but they're missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Okafor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Okafor swings for the body but Longchain moves out of range.
Longchain throws a solid leg kick but Okafor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Longchain.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Longchain.
Longchain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Okafor as Longchain shoots in.
Longchain is looking to clinch but Okafor is avoiding it.
Okafor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Okafor throws a front kick aimed at Longchain's knee but Longchain avoids it well.
Longchain takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Jim Longchain has been cut.
Okafor with a jab.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses.
Okafor misses with the combination.
Longchain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sloppy strikes from Longchain. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Okafor misses the target.
Okafor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longchain can do to turn this around?
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!
Okafor tests Longchain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Longchain moves out of range of the strikes.
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Longchain's shoulder, as Longchain tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okafor, as that shot connected. #T1#
Longchain delivers a nice body kick.
Okafor lands a nice looking body shot.
Longchain stalks Okafor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Okafor's face. Okafor staggers backwards, shaken.
Longchain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Longchain throws a body shot but no joy.
Okafor tried to counter with a leg kick but Longchain avoided it.
Okafor is looking to score with low kicks.
Longchain misses with a kick to the body.
John Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okafor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Longchain was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Longchain throws out a counter right but Okafor avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Okafor lands.
Okafor takes a swing at Longchain's ribcage but misses.
Longchain loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Longchain closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Okafor quickly recovers to half guard.
Okafor is looking to control Longchain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Okafor avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Longchain wants to work for an arm triangle but Okafor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Okafor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Longchain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Longchain's back!#T2#
Longchain trying to control but not successfully.
Longchain has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Longchain defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Longchain working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Okafor's head.
Longchain working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Okafor's head.
Longchain wants to control from the top but Okafor keeps moving.
Longchain won't allow Okafor to sweep him here.
Longchain looking to pass the guard.
Okafor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Okafor is trying to keep Longchain in close.
Longchain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Okafor tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES#
Okafor manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Okafor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Longchain working aggressively here. #BC#
Okafor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
John Okafor is winning the standup battle so far.
Okafor misses with a body shot
and Longchain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Longchain avoids the body shot from Okafor.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor dips to his left and cracks Longchain with an uppercut!
Okafor staying out of range there.
Okafor swings for the body but Longchain moves out of range.
Okafor swings widly with a right hand
and Longchain counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor scores with a hook to the body. Longchain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Okafor moves out of range of the body kick.
Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Nice body punch from Okafor.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Okafor finds it's target.
Longchain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Okafor.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
A nice inside leg kick there by Longchain. That's going to slow Okafor down.
Okafor scores with a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Longchain.
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy.
Okafor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Longchain is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okafor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Longchain throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Okafor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okafor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okafor slips under a jab from Longchain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Okafor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Longchain's cut.
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!#R3#
Okafor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Okafor misses with a double jab.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Longchain moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Longchain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Longchain avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Longchain misses with a wild combination.
Longchain fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Okafor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Longchain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Longchain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Okafor throws a head kick but Longchain moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Longchain, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Longchain lands a nice shot that snaps Okafor's head back.
Longchain fails to land with a series of punches.
Okafor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Longchain avoids the body shot from Okafor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Longchain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
A big left from Longchain misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Longchain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor is looking to land body kicks.
Nice shot by Okafor.
Longchain misses with a takedown attempt - Okafor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Longchain slips a jab from Okafor.
Okafor connects with a crisp jab.
Okafor misses with a straight left.
Longchain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Okafor throws a hook but Longchain avoids it easily.
Okafor looks to score with a jab to the body but Longchain is just out of range.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Okafor finds it's target.
Longchain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okafor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Longchain lands a nice shot that snaps Okafor's head back. #T2#
Longchain loads up on a big right hand but Okafor slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Longchain raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Longchain shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Longchain showed some decent athleticism there.
Okafor gets back to full guard.
Okafor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Okafor is trying to keep Longchain in close.
Okafor 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.
Longchain wants to control from the top but Okafor keeps moving.
Longchain scoring with some ground and pound.
Longchain trying to control the position from guard on top but Okafor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longchain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okafor is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Okafor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Okafor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Longchain postures up and lands a big shot to Okafor's brow.
Longchain wants to control from the top but Okafor keeps moving.
Jim Longchain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okafor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Longchain with a nice head shot there.
Longchain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Longchain prevents Okafor from getting back to his feet.
Longchain scoring with some ground and pound. #T4##ES#
Okafor scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Okafor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Okafor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Okafor 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.
Longchain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Longchain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Longchain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Longchain with the inside leg kick.
Okafor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longchain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Okafor pinned against the cage. Okafor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Longchain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
John Okafor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Okafor throws a leg kick but Longchain moved away.
Okafor cracks Longchain with a good jab.
Okafor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Okafor misses with a few strikes there.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Okafor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Okafor, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Okafor!
During a confident post fight interview, John Okafor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BB 83 - Virus vs Keji
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Okafor misses with a head kick.
Okafor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Okafor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Smith throws a quick counter head kick but Okafor was just out of range.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Titan Fitness $180/wk in the buildup to the fight.
Okafor throws a sloppy body shot
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Okafor thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith avoids the head kick by Okafor.
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
Okafor throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Okafor swivels and escapes.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
As Okafor backs away, Smith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Smith connects with a high kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.#TD#
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Okafor preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Okafor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Okafor is trying to stand back up but Smith is controlling him
Okafor is trying to control but can't.
Okafor is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Okafor is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well. #T2#
Smith prevents Okafor from improving his position.#SUB2#
Okafor looking for submissions off his back.
Okafor has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Okafor keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Okafor's guard.

Okafor manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Okafor manages to break the clinch.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Okafor circles away.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Okafor.
Okafor cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Okafor misses the jab.
John Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith. #T4#
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.

Okafor kicks Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
John Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okafor throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor misses with an uppercut.
Smith fires out a quick counter leg kick but Okafor just manages to avoid it.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
Okafor misses the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Okafor.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BC Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okafor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Okafor dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Okafor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
That kick from Smith tenderised Okafor's leg. Okafor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Okafor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Okafor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okafor lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Smith slips a straight right by Okafor.
A bone on bone clash there as Okafor blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okafor.
Okafor lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Okafor swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smith.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Okafor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith walks into a jab.
John Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okafor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Okafor cracks Smith with a good jab.#CL#
Smith rushes Okafor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Okafor trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Okafor into the cage.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch. #T2#
Okafor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith. #BC2#
Okafor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okafor throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Okafor.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith goes for a double leg but Okafor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Okafor continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Okafor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by Okafor - just one landing.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okafor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSmith.
Okafor throws a big shot that misses.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Okafor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okafor misses with a straight left. #T3#
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Okafor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Okafor misses with a leg kick
and Smith counters with a nice kick to the body.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Okafor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith dives in and grabs Okafor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Okafor pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BC Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okafor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Okafor tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith fires out a quick counter leg kick but Okafor just manages to avoid it.
Okafor jabs at Smith's body.
Okafor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Okafor swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Okafor manages to avoid it.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith moves away from the strike by Okafor.
Okafor is looking to land body kicks.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Okafor misses.
Smith is looking to counter the offense by Okafor and move into the clinch.
Smith thuds his right hand into Okafor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okafor lands a slapping body shot.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Okafor shows good takedown defense.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Okafor.
Okafor throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Okafor misses with a wild combination.
Okafor misses with a looping left.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith blocks a head kick by Okafor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Okafor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Okafor jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Okafor. #TD#
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Okafor did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Okafor pushes Smith off but Smith dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Okafor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Okafor wants to control but Smith postures up.
Okafor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Okafor is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okafor keeps working.
Okafor tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.#ES2#
Okafor has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Smith is on him like a limpet, forcing Okafor back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Okafor breaks from the clinch.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Okafor scores with a jab to the head.
Okafor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Smith lands a jab to Okafor's midsection.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Okafor lands a nice looking body shot.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okafor.#T2#
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Okafor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Okafor does it's job there.
Okafor lands a jab to the nose.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.#TD#
Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Okafor's guard.
Okafor wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okafor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Okafor stands up from Smith's guard - Okafor perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3#
Okafor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Okafor tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Smith easily slips into full mount!
Okafor is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Okafor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Okafor is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Okafor is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith avoids the attempt from Okafor to control.
Okafor is trying desperately to improve position.
Okafor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith with good strikes from the mount here!
John Okafor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
You get the feeling that Okafor really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Smith avoids the attempt from Okafor to control.
BC Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Okafor has got the better of the ground game so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Okafor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Okafor 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Okafor!
During a confident post fight interview, John Okafor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BB 77 - White vs Maharajah
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Allu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okafor clobbers Allu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Okafor lands the left hand.
Allu throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Allu moves into range and clinches up with Okafor.
Okafor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Allu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor looking to slow down the pace here.
Okafor lands a hook that snaps the head of Allu backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Okafor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Okafor blocks a body shot from Allu.
Okafor is trying to break free.
Okafor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Allu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okafor's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Allu as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Allu presses Okafor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Okafor looks winded!
Allu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Allu lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allu lands a body shot.
Allu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Allu lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Allu digs a right hand into Okafor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okafor's gas tank. #BC#
Allu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Okafor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Allu can pounce on him.
Okafor takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Allu has managed to clinch.
Allu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okafor or not.
Allu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Allu digs a right hand underneath Okafor's ribcage. Okafor let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Allu manages to break the clinch.
Okafor takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Allu moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Allu.
Allu makes some space for himself and 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!
A nice left hand lands by Allu.
Allu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Allu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Allu lands a shoulder strike.
Allu scores with a hook to the body.
Allu scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Allu. #ROC#Okafor is rocked!
Okafor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Allu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Okafor can turn it around.
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Okafor pressed against the cage. Allu frees himself up and cracks Okafor with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Okafor crumples to the floor, out cold! Allu jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juki Allu!
Juki Allu very nearly forgot to thank FUClothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: BB 71 - Hawk vs Adderley
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Okafor throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Okafor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bennett is looking to clinch but Okafor is avoiding it.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bennett with a body shot.
Okafor misses with a body shot.
Okafor lands a leg kick that knocks Bennett off balance momentarily.
Okafor scores with a hook to the body. Bennett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bennett fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bennett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okafor scores with a head kick. Bennett tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Okafor lands with a nice body punch.
Okafor feints a jab promting Bennett to slip. Okafor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bennett slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor scores with a jab. Bennett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Okafor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okafor sizes up Bennett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Okafor fakes the leg kick and cracks Bennett in the body.
Bennett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bennett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okafor dips to his left and cracks Bennett with an uppercut!
Bennett tries to clinch up but Okafor circles away and keeps his distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okafor, as that shot connected. #T1#
Okafor lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2#Bennett is rocked!
Okafor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okafor raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Okafor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bennett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okafor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Okafor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bennett's head.
Oh Bennett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bennett has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Okafor.
Bennett is breathing heavily.
Okafor drops Bennett with a big left hand! Bennett is injured, injured bad! Okafor jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Okafor!
After winning the bout, John Okafor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BB 66 - Bleak vs Okafor
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
St. Gough slips a jab and a cross from Okafor.
Okafor throws a chopping leg kick but St. Gough manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
St. Gough moves into the clinch.
Okafor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but St. Gough has him pressed against the cage.
Okafor taking a breather.
Okafor trying to stall but St. Gough improves his position.
Okafor is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and St. Gough has denied him.
St. Gough goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St. Gough lands with a short punch from the clinch.
St. Gough lands a hook that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Okafor is trying to push St. Gough away but St. Gough has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Okafor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Okafor is trying to break free.
Okafor tries to throw a body punch but St. Gough avoids it by throwing Okafor back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okafor.
Okafor misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor working hard to break the clinch.
Okafor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
St. Gough prevents Okafor from breaking the clinch.
Okafor misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from St. Gough.
Okafor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
St. Gough lands a right hand. #T1#
St. Gough lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Okafor looking to slow down the pace here.
St. Gough lands a hook that snaps the head of Okafor backwards. #ROC#Okafor is rocked!
St. Gough blocks a body shot from Okafor. #KD#
St. Gough drops Okafor onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Okafor is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Okafor is still on wobbly legs! Can St. Gough finish him?
Nice body punch from St. Gough.
Okafor looks winded!
St. Gough creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Okafor with a big uppercut! Okafor tries to clinch up but St. Gough pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Okafor to the mat! Okafor covers up and St. Gough unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tristan St. Gough!
After the big win, Tristan St. Gough made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FUClothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: BB 61 - Okongwu vs Virus
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ritcey. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ritcey misses the shot to the body.
Ritcey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okafor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ritcey manages to avoid it.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ritcey throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice cross by Ritcey.
Ritcey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okafor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okafor throws a shot to the body.
Okafor throws a series of punches but Ritcey moves out of range.
Okafor misses the body punch #CL#
and Ritcey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ritcey.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okafor.
Ritcey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Ritcey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okafor.
Ritcey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ritcey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Okafor leaning his opponent against the cage.
Okafor tries to work over Ritcey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Okafor wants to break free but Ritcey has control.
Okafor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Come on Okafor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ritcey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ritcey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okafor is trying to push Ritcey away but Ritcey has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ritcey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Okafor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ritcey seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Okafor can turn it around.
Okafor is looking to control Ritcey's arms but Ritcey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Okafor has his back to the cage.
Okafor can't break the clinch.
Okafor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Our sources have told us that Ritcey has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Okafor takes an elbow to the temple.
Ritcey lands a hook that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Ritcey lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ritcey digs a right hand into Okafor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okafor's gas tank.
Okafor looks winded!
Ritcey lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Ritcey as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ritcey scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Ritcey working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Okafor is rocked!
Okafor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okafor is still on wobbly legs! Can Ritcey finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ritcey digs a right hand into Okafor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okafor's gas tank.
Ritcey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Okafor seems to have recovered his senses.
Ritcey scores with a hook to the body.
Ritcey landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ritcey lands a nice elbow.
Okafor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ritcey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okafor or not.
Ritcey pushes Okafor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ritcey.
Ritcey creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Okafor with a big uppercut! Okafor tries to clinch up but Ritcey pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Okafor to the mat! Okafor covers up and Ritcey unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bruin Ritcey!
Bruin Ritcey tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: BB 52 - Wright vs Yrkje
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Champion takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD2#
Champion cracks Okafor with a big right hand and Okafor goes down!#CUT2#It looks like John Okafor has been cut.
Champion wants to stand but Okafor is controlling his posture from full guard.
Champion trying to control but Okafor is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okafor is controlling Champion's posture.
Okafor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Okafor keeping moving, preventing Champion from controlling successfully.
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!#SUB#
Champion content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Okafor has locked up a guillotine! Okafor's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Champion is holding on here and Okafor must be using up a lot of energy. Champion has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Okafor gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Okafor!
A relieved looking John Okafor 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: BB 46 - McWrestler vs Man
Date: May 07, 2022

#R1#
Nice body kick there by Okafor.
Longchain avoids the head kick by Okafor.
Longchain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Okafor misses with a jab to the body
and Longchain counters with a straight right hand.
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Longchain's shoulder, as Longchain tries to avoid the shot.
Longchain takes a swing at Okafor's ribcage but misses.
Okafor throws a right and a left that Longchain avoids nicely.
Okafor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Longchain blocks a jab.
Longchain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Longchain misses with a left hand
and Okafor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Longchain thinking.
John Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor throws a sloppy head kick and Longchain moves out of range easily.
Longchain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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 slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Longchain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longchain manages to avoid it.
Longchain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Okafor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor throws a push kick but Longchain slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Longchain throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Okafor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Longchain is in Okafor's guard.

Okafor wriggles free and stands up.
Decent striking displayed by Okafor there.
Okafor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor misses with a head kick.
Longchain tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Longchain moves away.
Longchain throws a hook but Okafor blocks it.
Okafor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Longchain under the eye.
Okafor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Longchain fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Okafor to the ground. Longchain is now in Okafor's guard.#T2#
Okafor 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.
Longchain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Okafor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okafor controls Longchain momentarily but Longchain frees himself.
Okafor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Okafor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Okafor is stalling here. Longchain is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Okafor seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Longchain has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Longchain in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Okafor tries to bench press Longchain off him but Longchain keeps the position.
Longchain grinds an elbow into Okafor's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longchain working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Longchain in side control, throwing shots but Okafor defends.
Okafor manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Longchain is thwarting Okafor's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Longchain is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Okafor wants to get back to full guard.
Okafor wants to control but Longchain is keeping busy.
Okafor flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Longchain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Okafor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Okafor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Longchain is working away from the top position though.
Longchain wants to control but Okafor is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Okafor tries to get to full guard but Longchain has control of the leg.
Okafor wants to get back to his feet.
Longchain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Okafor's head.
Longchain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Okafor defending well though. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Longchain landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Longchain working the head and body with strikes.
Okafor wants to get back to his feet.
Longchain throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Okafor wants to get back to full guard.
Longchain lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Longchain working Okafor over with strikes.
Longchain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Okafor is looking for a sweep. Longchain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Okafor is trying to stand back up but Longchain is controlling him
Longchain trying to control the action but Okafor is working from the bottom.
Longchain wants to free his trapped foot but Okafor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Okafor missing with punches from the bottom.
Okafor is trying is best to control the position here.
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 John Okafor 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#
A low kick lands for Okafor.
Longchain avoids the head kick by Okafor.
Okafor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Okafor throws a nice looking combination but Longchain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Okafor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Longchain with the counter takedown but Okafor avoids it easily.
Okafor jabs Longchain right on the nose. Longchain blinks but takes it well.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Okafor.
A head kick by Okafor misses
and Longchain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okafor throws a right hand that Longchain ducks under and follows up with a left that Longchain also avoids with ease.
Okafor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Longchain thuds a left hand into Okafor's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor misses with a hook
and Longchain counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Okafor is rocked!
Longchain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okafor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Longchain scrambles back to his feet.
Okafor scores with a one two! Longchain had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Longchain lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
A big right from Okafor misses.
Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longchain.
Longchain thinks about the counter body kick.
John Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Longchain tests Okafor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Okafor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Longchain throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okafor seems to have got his legs back now.
Okafor throws a right hand that misses
and Longchain scores with a counter punch that sends Okafor to the canvas! Longchain smells blood - he's punishing Okafor with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Okafor has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Longchain!
A less than humble Jim Longchain misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: BB 38 - Norton vs Jones 2
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Hoost slips under a jab.
It looked like Hoost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okafor swings widly with a right hand
and Hoost counters with a straight right hand.
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okafor misses with an uppercut.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Hoost counters with a nice right hand that sends Okafor toppling to the canvas! Okafor scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hoost finish him?!#ROC#Okafor is rocked!
We've been told by Hoost's head coaches at King's Cross MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Okafor cracks Hoost with a right hand to the side of the head.
Okafor is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoost finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Hoost is out of range.
Okafor seems to have recovered his senses.
Hoost throws an overhand right that lands on Okafor's shoulder, as Okafor tries to avoid the shot.
Okafor looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoost is just out of range.
Okafor's coach down at CHECMATE PRIME MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Okafor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hoost avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD#
Hoost drops Okafor with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Okafor looks back up at him and smiles so Hoost waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Hoost misses with a lunging right hand
letting Okafor counter with a right hand.
Okafor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hoost's head.
Hoost defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Okafor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Okafor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoost counters with a left to the body.
Okafor misses with an uppercut.
Hoost misses with a body shot.
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okafor misses the body punch #KD#
and Hoost counters with a crisp right hand that drops Okafor! Hoost lets Okafor back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoost counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clarence Hoost!
Clarence Hoost bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: BB 30 - Abner vs Hoost
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Okafor jabs at Farquharson's body.
Okafor swings for the body but Farquharson moves out of range.
Okafor cracks Farquharson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Farquharson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farquharson was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Farquharson half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've been told by Farquharson's head coaches at ZuccoTraining Ground that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Okafor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Okafor lands with a shot to the body.
John Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farquharson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Okafor throws a big shot that misses.
Farquharson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Farquharson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor misses with an uppercut
and Farquharson counters with a solid body kick.
Okafor throws a lazy uppercut
letting Farquharson counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick from Farquharson lands but Okafor takes it in his stride.
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Farquharson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Farquharson.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farquharson moves away.#T1#
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okafor swings for the body but Farquharson moves out of range.
It looked like Farquharson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Farquharson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farquharson throws a head kick but Okafor moves out of range.
Farquharson connects with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Farquharson.
Farquharson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a hook. Farquharson ducked under it nicely.
Farquharson misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor misses with a hook
and Farquharson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Farquharson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Farquharson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Farquharson with a body shot.
Farquharson slips under a jab from Okafor.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Okafor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okafor.
A shot to the body from Okafor misses
and Farquharson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy.
Okafor moves out of range of the strikes.
Okafor throws a looping overhand right but Farquharson ducks down to avoid it.
Okafor lands a nice shot that snaps Farquharson's head back.
Okafor throws an off balance right hand
and Farquharson counters with a straight right hand.
Okafor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good standup being displayed there by Okafor as he connects with a hook.
Okafor throws an off balance right hand
and Farquharson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Okafor misses with a body shot.
Farquharson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okafor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farquharson.
Farquharson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Farquharson.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Okafor lands a really nice looking cross but Farquharson seems unphased. #T3#
Farquharson moves away from the strike by Okafor.
Okafor throws an off balance right hand
and Farquharson counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Farquharson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Okafor avoids it.
Okafor's coach down at CHECMATE PRIME MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Okafor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Okafor misses with a body shot.
It appears Farquharson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Farquharson counters with a nice body shot.
A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Farquharson misses the target.
Farquharson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Okafor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Farquharson to score with a decent uppercut.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Farquharson has time to react.
Okafor connects with a single shot there.
Farquharson fakes the leg kick and cracks Okafor in the body.
Farquharson keeps Okafor at a distance using the push kick.
Okafor throws a right hand that misses
letting Farquharson counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okafor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Farquharson counters with a leg kick. #T4#
Farquharson blocks a jab.
Okafor scores with a punch to the head.
Okafor lands a nice hook to Farquharson's body. Farquharson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Okafor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Farquharson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Farquharson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Farquharson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Okafor's head.
Okafor throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
Farquharson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okafor throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Farquharson.
A shot to the body from Okafor misses
and Farquharson counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okafor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farquharson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Okafor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Farquharson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
A quick step to the side and Farquharson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farquharson slips a jab from Okafor.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Farquharson saw that one coming.
Okafor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Okafor misses with a shot to the body
and Farquharson counters with a head kick.
Okafor misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor misses with a lunging right hand
and Farquharson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Okafor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farquharson.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Farquharson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Okafor misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor misses with a body shot.
It looked like Farquharson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Okafor.
A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target.
Okafor throws a hook but Farquharson avoids it easily.
Farquharson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target.
Okafor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Farquharson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Farquharson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farquharson moves away.
Good exchange - Okafor coming out on top.
Okafor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Farquharson.
Nice body kick from Farquharson.
Okafor digs a good body shot into Farquharson's ribs.
Okafor throws an off balance right hand
and Farquharson counters with a good, hard body kick but Okafor shrugs it off.
Okafor misses with a left hand
enabling Farquharson to counter with a crisp jab.
Farquharson lands with a slapping head kick.
Okafor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Okafor. Beautiful body shot.
Okafor with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor misses with a looping right.
Farquharson misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Farquharson avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor avoids the head kick by Farquharson.
Okafor misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Farquharson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okafor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Farquharson takes one to the chin there.
John Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick from Farquharson lands but Okafor takes it in his stride.
Jab by Farquharson.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farquharson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Okafor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
Okafor sizes up Farquharson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Okafor swings for the body but Farquharson moves out of range.
Farquharson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farquharson lands a high kick!
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Farquharson's head but Farquharson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okafor swings for the body but Farquharson moves out of range.
Okafor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Farquharson counters with a big head kick but Okafor shrugs it off.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Farquharson counters with a body kick.
Farquharson slips under a jab from Okafor.
Farquharson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farquharson manages to avoid it.
Okafor catches Farquharson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Farquharson counters with a quick kick to the body but Okafor blocks it.
Okafor misses with a jab to the body
and Farquharson counters with a thumping low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farquharson. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okafor! But no joy.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Farquharson.
Okafor scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farquharson throws a sloppy head kick and Okafor moves out of range easily.
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
Farquharson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Farquharson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Farquharson with a hook.
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
Okafor misses with a hook. Farquharson ducked under it nicely.
Farquharson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Okafor lands with a hook. Farquharson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Farquharson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Farquharson throws a shot from downtown. Okafor moves away and avoids it.
Okafor misses with a body shot
and Farquharson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Okafor is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Okafor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Farquharson just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor jabs at Farquharson's body.
Farquharson connects with a leg kick.
Okafor throws a lazy uppercut
and Okafor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Farquharson moves away and avoids it.
Okafor misses with a straight right.
Okafor swings for the body but Farquharson moves out of range.
Okafor has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Farquharson.
Okafor scores with a jab to the head.
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Farquharson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Farquharson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor misses the jab.
Farquharson jabs Okafor right on the nose. Okafor blinks but takes it well.
Okafor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Farquharson takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Okafor misses with a right hand
and Farquharson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Farquharson blocks a jab.
Okafor lands a nice hook to Farquharson's body. Farquharson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Okafor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Farquharson scores with a push kick.
Okafor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Farquharson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Okafor. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target.
Farquharson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Farquharson feints and then cracks Okafor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Okafor down.
Farquharson looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Okafor misses with a straight left.
Okafor throws a hook but Farquharson blocks it.
Farquharson throws a head kick but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Okafor throws the left hand but Farquharson avoids the punch easily.
Farquharson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okafor.
And Farquharson counters with a quick kick to the body but Okafor blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farquharson.
Farquharson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farquharson.
Farquharson throwing a counter right hand but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okafor throws a body punch but Farquharson moves out of range.
Farquharson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
Okafor thuds a left hand into Farquharson's body.
Farquharson connects with a high kick.
Farquharson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farquharson was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
A quick step to the side and Farquharson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Okafor takes a swing at Farquharson's ribcage but misses.
Okafor throws a lazy uppercut
and Farquharson counters with a body kick.
Okafor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Farquharson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Farquharson lands a head kick!
Farquharson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor loads up on a big right hand but Farquharson slips the punch.
Farquharson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Okafor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Farquharson. That one must have hurt.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Farquharson with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Farquharson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okafor misses with a hook
enabling Farquharson to counter with a crisp jab.
Okafor misses with a hook. Farquharson ducked under it nicely.
Farquharson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okafor momentarily.
Okafor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Farquharson can pounce on him. #T4#
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farquharson was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
An attempted straight right counter from Farquharson misses the target.
A big left from Okafor misses.
It appears Farquharson was looking to counter with a kick there.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor moves out of range as Farquharson throws a body kick.
Farquharson scores with a hook to the body. Okafor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Farquharson tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor swings widly with a right hand
and Farquharson counters with a nice body shot.
Okafor lands a nice looking body shot.
Okafor takes a swing at Farquharson's ribcage but misses.
Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor looks to score with a jab to the body but Farquharson is just out of range.
Farquharson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Farquharson moves away from the strike by Okafor.
Okafor misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Duncan Farquharson.
Well Okafor 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 Topper Green scores the fight for John Okafor!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for John Okafor!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight as a draw!

John Okafor wins by majority decision!
John Okafor thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BB 19 - Kong vs Schrute
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1#
Okafor throws a jab when Dykstra was well out of range.
Dykstra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Okafor scores with a hook to the body. Dykstra takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Okafor lunges at Dykstra with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dykstra's hand.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Dykstra is out of range.
Dykstra throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.
Okafor misses with a hook.
Jab by Okafor.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dykstra lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dykstra.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor moves out of range of the strikes.
Dykstra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Okafor there.
Dykstra doesn't manage to clinch there - Okafor circles away. #KD2#
Dykstra lands a left and a right that send Okafor crashing to the mat, dazed. Dykstra thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Okafor avoids the body shot from Dykstra.
Dykstra takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Dykstra misses. #T1#
Dykstra connects with a body shot.
Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dykstra swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dykstra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okafor is looking to counter punch.
Okafor walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
A jab lands there for Okafor.
Okafor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dykstra lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Okafor falls backwards - clearly groggy! Dykstra dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walt Dykstra!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Walt Dykstra waved his t-shirt featuring KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: CMMA 172 Kennedy v Izanagi
Date: Oct 17, 2021

#R1##CL#
Gruff moves into the clinch successfully.
Gruff looking to slow down the pace here.
Okafor is trying to stall. #BC2#
Okafor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okafor misses with an uppercut
and Gruff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Gruff.
Gruff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gruff throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a one-two to the body.
Gruff throws a left and a right that both miss
and Okafor counters with a left to the body.
Okafor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gruff takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor lands a jab-cross combination.
Okafor misses with a hook.#T1#
Gruff swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Gruff has managed to clinch.
Gruff lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Okafor breaks from the clinch.
Gruff throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Okafor counter with a right hand.
A big left from Gruff misses.
Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gruff misses with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Gruff moves into the clinch.
Okafor is trying to break the clinch but Gruff has him pressed against the cage.
Gruff slows down the pace here.
Okafor is trying to break the clinch but Gruff has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Okafor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gruff tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Okafor lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gruff ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Okafor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gruff was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Gruff misses with a left hand
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gruff walks into a jab.
Okafor throws a nice looking combination but Gruff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gruff scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gruff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big left from Okafor misses.
Gruff tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3##CL#
Gruff moves into range and clinches up with Okafor.
Gruff lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gruff is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Okafor breaks the clinch.
Okafor slips a jab and a cross from Gruff.
Gruff tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Okafor counters with a series of strikes. Gruff will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gruff fails to land with a series of punches.
Okafor swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Gruff counters with a crisp one two that drops Okafor! Gruff thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Okafor to his feet! Okafor is in big trouble!#ROC#Okafor is rocked!
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!
Gruff throws a series of punches but Okafor avoids them all with ease.
Okafor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Okafor is still on wobbly legs! Can Gruff finish him?
Gruff misses the body punch
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Gruff tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okafor seems to have recovered his senses.
Gruff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Gruff lands a big right hand that sends Okafor crashing to the mat! Gruff stays standing though and waves Okafor back to his feet!#CL#
Gruff clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Okafor manages to break the clinch.
Gruff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gruff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gruff throws a combination that misses
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buster Gruff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Gruff misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gruff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gruff shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Okafor does it's job there.
Okafor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Okafor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gruff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okafor throws a looping overhand right but Gruff ducks down to avoid it.
Gruff jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gruff throws a series of punches but Okafor avoids them all with ease.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Okafor. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Gruff throws a left and a right that both miss
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Gruff has closed the distance and engaged Okafor in a clinch.
Gruff misses with the head strike.
Gruff looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor blocking some punches. #BC2#
Okafor breaks the clinch. #CL#
Gruff darts in and clinches Okafor up against the cage.
Gruff struggles to land a body shot inside as Okafor controls his hands. #BC2#
Okafor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okafor misses with a double jab.
It looked like Gruff wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Gruff misses with a right hand
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gruff misses with a right hand
letting Okafor counter with a right hand.
Okafor misses with a looping left.
Gruff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okafor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Gruff lands a left and a right that send Okafor crashing to the mat, dazed. Gruff thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Nice body punch from Okafor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor with a nice cross.#KD#
Gruff drops Okafor with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Okafor looks back up at him and smiles so Gruff waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Buster Gruff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gruff slips a straight right by Okafor.
Gruff thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Gruff wants to clinch
and Okafor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gruff swings widly with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gruff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
Gruff scores with a jab.
Gruff misses with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gruff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Gruff looks to clinch
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okafor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#Gruff is rocked!
Gruff misses with a combination
and Okafor counters with a crisp right that sends Gruff to the canvas! Okafor follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Okafor!
A very excited looking John Okafor 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: CMMA 159 Dinapoli v Kennedy
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fist manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Fist misses the target.
Fist scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice body punch from Okafor.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Okafor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Okafor's coach down at CHECMATE PRIME MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Okafor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fist slips under a jab from Okafor.#KD#
Fist drops Okafor with a beautiful combination! Okafor stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fist is looking for the KO!#ROC#Okafor is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fist avoids the body shot from Okafor.
An attempted straight right counter from Fist misses the target.
Okafor cracks Fist with an open hand slap.
Okafor misses with a body punch
and Fist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fist.
It looked like Fist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fist misses with an uppercut
and Okafor counters with a nice body shot.
Okafor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Fist lands a nice shot that snaps Okafor's head back.
Okafor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fist rather than just go for the knockout.
Fist misses with a two punch combination.
Okafor throws a hook but Fist blocks it.
Okafor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Fist moves away and avoids it.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Fist moved out of range.
Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Fist moves away and avoids it.
Fist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Fist missing with a left hand there. Okafor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okafor cracks Fist with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Okafor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice combination there by Okafor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fist is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Fist moved out of range.
Fist appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Okafor blocks a jab.
Fist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
A little feinted left hand from Fist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okafor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Okafor thuds a left hand into Fist's body.
Fist connects with a good right hand that stumbles Okafor. Okafor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Okafor throws a big shot that misses.
Okafor misses with a left hand
and Fist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fist connects with a jab.
Fist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Okafor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fist went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Okafor jabs at Fist's body.
Okafor digs a good body shot into Fist's ribs.
Fist on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Okafor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
Fist fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fist there as he acknowledges the shot.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fist manages to avoid it.
Okafor misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Fist misses the target.
Okafor throws out a loose jab but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Okafor has time to react.
Fist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fist lands the left hand.
Okafor is still on wobbly legs! Can Fist finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Okafor throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Fist counters with a nice right hand that sends Okafor toppling to the canvas! Okafor scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fist finish him?!
Fist swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Okafor.
Fist is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fist moves away.
Okafor seems to have recovered his senses.
Fist looks to land a left hand but Okafor moved out of range nicely.
Okafor scores with a hook to the body. Fist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Okafor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Okafor throws a right hand that Fist ducks under and follows up with a left that Fist also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target.
Fist swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Okafor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fist counters with a nice body shot.
Fist takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Okafor will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Okafor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fist manages to avoid it.
Fist swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Fist.
Fist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Fist is looking to counter punch.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fist manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Fist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab from Okafor.
Fist throws a right and a left that Okafor avoids nicely.
Fist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Okafor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Big Fist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist connects with a crisp jab.
Fist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target.
Okafor connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Okafor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor looks to score with a jab to the body but Fist is just out of range.
Okafor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fist swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
John Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fist on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fist avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Okafor pounces like a tiger and cracks Fist with a vicious hook! Fist is down but not out! Okafor follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Okafor!
After winning the bout, John Okafor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CMMA 150 Abner v Hallbjornsson
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Okafor lands a body shot.
Penn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okafor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okafor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Penn eats them both and turns towards Okafor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Penn swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okafor! But no joy.
Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Penn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Okafor sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Penn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Okafor's guard.
Okafor working a defensive guard but Penn passes into half guard. #SUB#
Penn is working for a submission of some sort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Okafor manages to get to full guard.
Okafor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Penn forces his way into half guard.
Penn trying to pass the guard but Okafor defending well.
Okafor is trying to control but can't.
Okafor is not content to let Penn control the position.
Okafor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Penn wants to control from the top but Okafor keeps moving.
Okafor trying to strike off his back.
Okafor throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Okafor keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Penn drops back looking for a leg! Okafor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Okafor manages to kick Penn off! Penn jumps back into Okafor's guard. #SUB2#
Okafor is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Penn rolls with it to try and escape but Okafor cranks on the arm and Penn is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Okafor!
John Okafor thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Colin Penn had this to say: 'Oh well. Not a bad loss the guy beat me tonight, I don't feel bad.'.

Event: CMMA 136 Skellington v Switzer
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1#
Okafor misses with a hook
and Turgeon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Okafor thinking.
A nice combination there by Okafor. #CUT#It looks like Patrick Turgeon has been cut.
Turgeon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turgeon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turgeon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turgeon just misses with a punch to the body.
Turgeon connects with a body shot that sends Okafor's belly button to the back.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turgeon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD2#
Turgeon lands a big right hand that sends Okafor crashing to the mat! Turgeon stays standing though and waves Okafor back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor throws out a loose jab but Turgeon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turgeon cracks Okafor with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Okafor tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Turgeon pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Okafor is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Turgeon!

Event: CMMA 124 Switzer v Rantanen
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
Okafor blocks a head kick by Dankovich.
A low kick from Dankovich misses
and Dankovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dankovich takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#It looks like Anzor Dankovich has been cut.
Dankovich ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Dankovich's head but Dankovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dankovich seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've been told by Dankovich's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Okafor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dankovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okafor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Okafor tries to get set, Dankovich tries to push him back and clinch up but Okafor manages to avoid the attempt.
Dankovich throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
Dankovich throws a leg kick which misses Okafor's front leg but catches the back leg as Okafor tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor looks to throw the jab but Dankovich is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dankovich.
Okafor scores with a nice head shot.
Okafor throws a looping overhand right but Dankovich ducks down to avoid it.
John Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Okafor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Okafor throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Dankovich counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dankovich.
Okafor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dankovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Okafor tries to break free but Dankovich pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Okafor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dankovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okafor tries to break the clinch but Dankovich is controlling the position.
Okafor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Okafor breaks the clinch.
Okafor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dankovich defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand.
Okafor 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.
Dankovich lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Okafor connects with a jab.
Dankovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It appears Dankovich was looking to counter with a kick there.#T2#
Dankovich throws a combination that misses
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor throws a series of punches but Dankovich avoids them all with ease.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dankovich wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dankovich throws a right hand that misses
letting Okafor counter with a right hand.
Okafor moves out of range of the body kick from Dankovich.
Okafor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot by Okafor.#CL#
Dankovich takes the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dankovich as the two fighters clinch.
Dankovich working aggressively here.
Okafor's coach down at CHECKMATE PRIME MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Okafor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Okafor is trying to push Dankovich away but Dankovich has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Dankovich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dankovich tries to work over Okafor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dankovich lands a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Okafor's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Nice body punch from Dankovich - that landed with a thud.
Okafor wants to break free but Dankovich has control.
Dankovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Dankovich.
Dankovich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Okafor looks winded!
Dankovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Dankovich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dankovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dankovich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okafor backwards.
Okafor avoids the elbow strike from Dankovich, against the cage.
Dankovich lands a left hand.
Dankovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dankovich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okafor or not.
Dankovich keeps control of Okafor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Okafor is trying to push Dankovich away but Dankovich has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dankovich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dankovich lands with a left to the head. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Dankovich. #ROC#Okafor is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Dankovich.
Okafor is still on wobbly legs! Can Dankovich finish him?
Dankovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okafor's elbow.
Okafor seems to have recovered his senses.
Dankovich works on Okafor's body with a couple of short punches.
Dankovich lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Dankovich.
Dankovich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dankovich lands with a short shot to the head.
Dankovich lands with a light punch inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Dankovich.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dankovich.
Dankovich gets through Okafor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Dankovich as the two fighters clinch.
Dankovich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Dankovich.
Dankovich unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Okafor! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dankovich is unloading with more strikes now! Okafor drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anzor Dankovich!
A less than humble Anzor Dankovich misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: C4 - XXXVI - Abner vs. Okafor
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Abner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Beau Abner has been cut.
A jab from Abner does it's job there.
Abner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD#
Abner cracks Okafor with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Okafor looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Abner finish him? #ROC#Okafor is rocked!
Abner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor misses with a straight left.
Okafor is still on wobbly legs! Can Abner finish him?
Okafor 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.#CL#
Abner pushes Okafor up against the cage in a clinch.
Abner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Okafor seems to have recovered his senses.
Abner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Abner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abner.
Abner pushes Okafor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Okafor is looking to break free of the clinch but Abner has double underhooks.
Abner gets through Okafor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Okafor's efforts to push away.
Abner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abner lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Abner.
Abner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okafor or not.
Okafor looks winded!
Abner lands a left hand.
Abner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okafor backwards. #T1#
Abner digs a right hand into Okafor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okafor's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abner.
Abner throws a big uppercut that drops Okafor! More strikes from Abner and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Okafor lies dazed against the cage as Abner celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beau Abner!
Beau Abner retains his heavyweight title!
Beau Abner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C4 XXXI - Abner vs. Ferguson
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Carosella swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Okafor counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Guido Carosella has been cut.
Okafor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Okafor lands a really nice looking cross but Carosella seems unphased.
Okafor slips a straight right by Carosella.
Okafor lands with a cross.
Okafor connects with a nice looking jab.
Carosella throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carosella.
Carosella missing with a left hand there. Okafor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the body from Carosella misses
letting Okafor counter with a right hand.
Carosella throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Carosella fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okafor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okafor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carosella.
Okafor blocks a jab.
Okafor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Carosella throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carosella thinking.
A cross from Okafor lands.#T1#
Carosella lands a lovely overhand right.
Carosella moves out of range of the strikes.
Carosella displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
It looks like Okafor has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Okafor lands with a shot to the body.
Carosella with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okafor to score with a decent uppercut.
Okafor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carosella throws a left and a right that both miss #KD#
and Okafor counters with a crisp right hand that drops Carosella! Okafor lets Carosella back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Carosella is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Guido Carosella's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carosella takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carosella is still on wobbly legs! Can Okafor finish him?
Carosella looks winded!
Okafor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carosella stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okafor stuns Carosella with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carosella seems to have recovered his senses.
Okafor drops Carosella with a huge uppercut! Carosella drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Okafor is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Okafor!
An out of breath John Okafor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C4 XXV - Chakrit vs. Diego
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Dykstra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot by Okafor.
A big left from Okafor misses.
Dykstra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dykstra misses with the combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dykstra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dykstra throws a hook but Okafor avoids it easily.
Dykstra throws a hook but Okafor avoids it easily.
Okafor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor misses with a hook. Dykstra ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dykstra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Dykstra.
Dykstra moves away from the strike by Okafor.
Nice straight punches there by Okafor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okafor.
Okafor swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Dykstra counters with a crisp one two that drops Okafor! Dykstra thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Okafor to his feet! Okafor is in big trouble!#ROC#Okafor is rocked!#T1#
Okafor cracks Dykstra with a good jab.
Okafor is still on wobbly legs! Can Dykstra finish him?
Dykstra misses with a two punch combination.
Dykstra slips under a jab from Okafor.
A quick step to the side and Dykstra tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Dykstra rattles Okafor with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Okafor tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Dykstra dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Okafor stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Walt Dykstra!
A very excited looking Walt Dykstra 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: C4 XX - Viginti Poeliis
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Okafor walks into a jab.
Carosella swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Guido Carosella has been cut.
Carosella moves out of range as Okafor strikes.
Carosella takes a swing at Okafor's ribcage but misses.
Carosella scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Okafor doesn't seem bothered though.
Okafor lands a jab to the head.
Okafor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Okafor jabs Carosella to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Carosella looks winded!
Carosella takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Okafor digs a good body shot into Carosella's ribs.
Okafor thuds a left hand into Carosella's body.
Carosella on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #KD#
Okafor lands a big uppercut and Carosella crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Carosella looks OK. Okafor waves Carosella back to his feet!#ROC#Carosella is rocked!
Okafor lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Carosella up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Okafor from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Carosella's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Okafor!
During a confident post fight interview, John Okafor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WPFA XLVIII: Christmas Clash 2
Date: Dec 25, 2020

#R1##CL#
Bennett instigates a clinch.
Bennett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Bennett manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Okafor stands up from Bennett's guard - Okafor perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bennett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bennett on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Bennett moves into range and clinches up with Okafor.#TD#
Bennett has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Okafor uses from the top position. #SUB#
Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okafor defends well.
Okafor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bennett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Bennett looking for a triangle here. Okafor is fighting it but it looks tight! Bennett pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Okafor is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Thomas Bennett!
Thomas Bennett retains his heavyweight title!
Thomas Bennett bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Dominance XV
Date: Nov 24, 2020

#R1#
Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Side.
Side has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Underground Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Side misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okafor! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Side.
Side lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Side clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Okafor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Side uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
Side throwing a counter right hand but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor swings for the body but Side moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Side on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Side misses with a double jab
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Side dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Side lands a left and a right that send Okafor crashing to the mat, dazed. Side thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Okafor is rocked!
Okafor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Okafor throws out a counter right but Side avoids it with no problem.
Okafor is still on wobbly legs! Can Side finish him?
Side tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okafor seems to have recovered his senses.
Side moves away from the strike by Okafor.
Side takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Side looks to land a combination but Okafor avoids it well.
It seemed like Okafor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Side throws a body shot but no joy.
Side throws a combination that misses
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Okafor misses
and Side counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Side darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A low kick from Side is predictable there
and Okafor counters with a huge left! Side is in big trouble! He's backing up but Okafor isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Side from any more damage. A dominating finish by Okafor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Okafor!
A relieved looking John Okafor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Iron Side was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll back and knock him out!'.

Event: WPFA: Election Day
Date: Nov 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ship tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Ship.
Ship tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ship swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ship on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.
Okafor avoids the head kick by Ship.
Ship throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Okafor counter with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ship.
A counter left hand to the body from Okafor misses its target.
Ship tries to land a front kick but Okafor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okafor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okafor connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okafor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ship walks into a jab.
Roman Ship seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Okafor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ship tries to land a leg kick but Okafor saw it coming and moves away.
Okafor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ship wants to clinch.#T1#
Ship throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor connects with a right hand. Ship shakes it off.#CUT#That has opened up Roman Ship's cut even more.
Ship wants to clinch#KD#
and Okafor counters with a nice right hand that sends Ship toppling to the canvas! Ship scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Okafor finish him?!#ROC#Ship is rocked!
Ship misses with a body shot
and Okafor counters with a big left hand that crumples Ship! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Okafor!
John Okafor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Dominance XII
Date: Oct 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor scores with a shot to the body.
Sola takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#It looks like Alen Sola has been cut.
Sola misses with a right hand
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okafor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sola. Sola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A lazy left from Okafor finds it's target.
Okafor dips to his left and cracks Sola with an uppercut!
Okafor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sola throws a right and a left that Okafor avoids nicely. #T1#
BAM! Okafor delivers a spinning backfist that drops Sola like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). John Okafor!
John Okafor thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WPFA XXXIII: DeAngelo vs Barne
Date: Sep 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Okafor misses with a hook.
Okafor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gordon in his tracks.
Okafor has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gordon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Okafor lands the left hand.
Gordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
Okafor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gordon doesn't seem bothered though.
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Gordon's shoulder, as Gordon tries to avoid the shot.
Okafor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okafor lands a jab.
Okafor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gordon was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Okafor lunges at Gordon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gordon's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Gordon. #T1#
Okafor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gordon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gordon is looking to counter the offense by Okafor and move into the clinch.
Gordon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Okafor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Gordon counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Okafor manages to break the clinch.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gordon.
As Okafor tries to get set, Gordon tries to push him back and clinch up but Okafor manages to avoid the attempt.
Jab, jab by Okafor - just one landing.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gordon manages to avoid it.
Gordon is looking to counter the offense by Okafor and move into the clinch.
Okafor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Okafor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gordon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gordon is looking to counter the offense by Okafor and move into the clinch.#T2#
Okafor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gordon slips under a jab from Okafor.
Gordon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Okafor thuds his right hand into Gordon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okafor is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gordon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gordon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Okafor throws a lazy right hand but Gordon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gordon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gordon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okafor.
Gordon tries to counter by clinching up but Okafor breaks away and moves out of range.
Okafor throws a big shot that misses.
Gordon tries to counter by clinching up but Okafor breaks away and moves out of range.
Gordon slips a straight right by Okafor.
Gordon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Okafor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gordon's hands.#T3#
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
Okafor scores with a sloppy right hand. Gordon should have avoided that one.
Gordon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
John Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okafor misses with a straight right. #KD2#
Okafor lands a big uppercut and Gordon crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gordon looks OK. Okafor waves Gordon back to his feet!
Gordon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okafor.
Gordon is looking to counter the offense by Okafor and move into the clinch.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gordon moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Gordon's head but Gordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Okafor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gordon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Okafor 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.
Okafor lands a jab to the nose.
Okafor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Okafor.
Okafor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice jab there from Okafor.
John Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon moves out of range as Okafor strikes.
Gordon is looking to counter the offense by Okafor and move into the clinch.
A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target.
Gordon is looking to counter the offense by Okafor and move into the clinch.
Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Gordon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Okafor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Okafor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gordon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gordon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
As Okafor tries to get set, Gordon tries to push him back and clinch up but Okafor manages to avoid the attempt.
Okafor connects with a jab.
Okafor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Okafor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okafor misses with a looping right.
John Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okafor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
Gordon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Okafor scores with a nice head shot.
Okafor jabs at Gordon's body.
Gordon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Okafor jabs Gordon right on the nose. Gordon blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#Gordon is rocked!
Okafor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gordon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Gordon is looking to counter the offense by Okafor and move into the clinch.
Gordon seems to have got his legs back now.
Okafor cracks Gordon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Okafor throws the left hand but Gordon avoids the punch easily.
As Okafor tries to get set, Gordon tries to push him back and clinch up but Okafor manages to avoid the attempt.
Okafor misses with a straight left.
Gordon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gordon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Gordon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gordon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Okafor throws a hook but Gordon blocks it.
Okafor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Okafor throws a hook but Gordon avoids it easily.
Gordon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Okafor manages to circle out of the way.
Gordon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Okafor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okafor looks to score with a jab to the body but Gordon is just 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!
Okafor missing with a left hand there. Gordon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gordon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice shot lands for Okafor.
Gordon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Gordon moves away and avoids it.
Gordon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Okafor sizes up Gordon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Okafor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gordon tries to counter by clinching up but Okafor breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Gordon looks up at the clock. Bad move! Okafor lands a right hand from hell, dropping Gordon. Okafor pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Okafor!
After winning the bout, John Okafor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WPFA XXX: Man vs Man Iii
Date: Aug 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjoergen tries to clinch up.
Bjoergen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by Bjoergen.
Okafor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bjoergen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bjoergen.
Bjoergen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bjoergen misses with a few strikes there.
Okafor throws a hook but Bjoergen blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Bjoergen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bjoergen swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor throws out a counter right but Bjoergen avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target.
Bjoergen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bjoergen.
Okafor throws a shot from downtown. Bjoergen moves away and avoids it.
Bjoergen misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Bjoergen throws an overhand right that lands on Okafor's shoulder, as Okafor tries to avoid the shot.
Bjoergen takes a swing at Okafor's ribcage but misses.
Okafor misses with a looping left.
A left lands for Bjoergen.
Okafor throws the left hand but Bjoergen avoids the punch easily.
Okafor throws a big shot that misses.
Bjoergen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Okafor manages to circle out of the way.
Jeppe Bjoergen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okafor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bjoergen at a distance.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjoergen manages to avoid it.
It looked like Bjoergen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bjoergen scores with a shot to the body.
Bjoergen misses the shot to the body.
Bjoergen lands with an overhand left.
Bjoergen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bjoergen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Jeppe Bjoergen has been cut.
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Bjoergen's head but Bjoergen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bjoergen slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor misses with a hook. Bjoergen ducked under it nicely.
Bjoergen plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Okafor to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Okafor just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jeppe Bjoergen!
A very excited looking Jeppe Bjoergen 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor lands with a straight right. Romero didn't see that one coming.
Romero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Okafor looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Okafor connects with the punch.
John Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Okafor scores with a nice head shot.
Okafor connects with a body shot.#KD#
Okafor feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Romero sprawling to the canvas! Romero rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Okafor finish him?! #ROC#Romero is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Yoel Romero has been cut.
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!
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Romero closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Romero is still on wobbly legs! Can Okafor finish him?
Romero gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Okafor gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Okafor!
John Okafor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: FFS 19: Micanopy
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Platt drives through with a takedown into Okafor's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Platt is in close to Okafor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Platt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've been hearing that Platt has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Platt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Platt scoring with some ground and pound.
Platt postures up and lands a big shot to Okafor's brow.
Platt chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Okafor is rocked!
Platt landing some decent shots from guard.
Okafor is still in real trouble! Can Platt finish him?
Platt gets to his feet and stands over Okafor, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Okafor felt that one! Platt unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Okafor from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donny Platt!

Event: FFS 10: Marianna
Date: Jun 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Down.
Okafor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Down doesn't seem bothered though.
Down throws a series of punches but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Okafor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Okafor scores with a nice strike.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Down gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Brown Down has been cut.
Okafor slips under a jab from Down.
Down scores with a one two! Okafor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #KD2#
Okafor cracks Down with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Down looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Okafor finish him?
Down could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor throws a hook but Down avoids it easily.
Okafor drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Down right on the button. Down goes down! Okafor follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Okafor gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Okafor!
During a confident post fight interview, John Okafor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

John moves into the clinch.

John works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
John preventing the sweep.
Okafor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Okafor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. John doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. John manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Okafor trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John is fighting to break Okafor's control of his arms but Okafor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor is looking to stand up but John isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Okafor fails with a takedown attempt.
Okafor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? John is fending him off so far but Okafor persists. Nope, John circles away and we're back to standing.
John thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okafor doesn't succeed with the takedown

and John counters with a crisp right hand that drops Okafor! John lets Okafor back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

It looks like John Okafor has been cut.
Russian John has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Okafor.
John avoids the body shot from Okafor.

John rushes Okafor and presses him up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from John as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John has Okafor pressed against the cage.
A short right from John on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

John drops Okafor onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Okafor is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Okafor is rocked!
Okafor fails to pull guard.
Okafor is still on wobbly legs! Can John finish him?
John lands with a left to the head.

John drops Okafor onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Okafor is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
John creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Okafor's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Okafor drops to his knees and John pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russian John!

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