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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ace Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apio Okafor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Okafor is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by how i could just kill a man. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ace Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Apio Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ron Honeybunn and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor misses with a head kick.
Johnson digs a good hook to Okafor's body.
Okafor leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson throws a right hand that Okafor ducks under and follows up with a left that Okafor also avoids with ease.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Okafor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Okafor.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Okafor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Johnson has Okafor pulled in close to control his posture.
Okafor throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson managing to control the position.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
Okafor wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Okafor avoids them all with ease.
Okafor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Johnson's head.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Okafor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Okafor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses.
Okafor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okafor scores with a nice body kick.
Okafor lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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 throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson moves out of range as Okafor throws a body kick.
Okafor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Okafor avoids them all with ease.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Okafor trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Johnson slows the pace down in half guard.
Okafor wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Okafor is avoiding it.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Okafor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson is looking to wear down Okafor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Okafor. Johnson shrugs it off though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Ace Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Okafor's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ace Johnson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Okafor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Okafor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Okafor tries to sprawl but Johnson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Johnson is thwarting Okafor's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Johnson stops Okafor from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson decides to stand and escape the position.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Okafor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor lands a jab to the nose.
Apio Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okafor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Okafor slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okafor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ace Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Okafor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor with a hook.
Okafor connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Okafor avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okafor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Ace Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Okafor defends it nicely.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Okafor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Okafor as he connects with a hook.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Okafor sprawls well.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Okafor. Johnson shrugs it off though.
Okafor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Okafor checks the leg kick nicely there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okafor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Okafor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apio Okafor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Okafor scores with a nice right hand.
Okafor keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Okafor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Okafor leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Okafor misses with a body shot.
Okafor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Okafor doesn't seem phased though.
Okafor throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson tries to clinch but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor lands a nice looking body kick.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Okafor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okafor throws a nice head kick!
Okafor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Okafor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Okafor connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Okafor.
A solid body kick from Okafor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Okafor scores with a hook.
Okafor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Okafor throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okafor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Okafor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Okafor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Okafor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Okafor with a nice cross.
Okafor lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
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 takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Okafor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Okafor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okafor to score with a decent uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Okafor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Apio Okafor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Okafor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apio Okafor!
During a confident post fight interview, Apio Okafor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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