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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kunitskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abah Okafor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Kunitskiy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abah Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kunitskiy checks a leg kick.
Kunitskiy shoots in for a takedown but Okafor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Okafor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kunitskiy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Okafor scores with a jab. Kunitskiy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kunitskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Okafor tests Kunitskiy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A right-left combo lands from Kunitskiy.
It looks like Abah Okafor has been cut.
Kunitskiy lands an overhand right.
Okafor blocks the body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Okafor scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kunitskiy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kunitskiy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kunitskiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kunitskiy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Okafor has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kunitskiy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kunitskiy throws a leg kick that misses.
Kunitskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
A shot to the liver by Kunitskiy. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunitskiy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kunitskiy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Okafor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Okafor moves out of range of the leg kick from Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy throws a body shot but no joy.
Okafor connects with a body shot that sends Kunitskiy's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target.
Kunitskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Kunitskiy slips under a jab.
Okafor throws a leg kick that misses.
Kunitskiy tries to close the distance and clinch but Okafor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kunitskiy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Okafor defends well and Kunitskiy ends up having to push Okafor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Okafor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kunitskiy under the eye.
Jab by Okafor.
Okafor takes a swing at Kunitskiy's ribcage but misses.
Okafor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kunitskiy's sensitive parts.
Abah Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okafor lands a leg kick that knocks Kunitskiy off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kunitskiy connects with a body shot that sends Okafor's belly button to the back.
No joy there for Kunitskiy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kunitskiy throws a hook to the side of Okafor's head but Okafor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kunitskiy throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abah Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor throws a low kick but Kunitskiy avoids it.
Kunitskiy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kunitskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
It appears Kunitskiy was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kunitskiy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Okafor unleashes a big counter combination but Kunitskiy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kunitskiy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kunitskiy tries to land a body kick
and Okafor counters with a nice kick to the body.
Okafor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kunitskiy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okafor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kunitskiy scores with a kick to the midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kunitskiy checks a leg kick.
That kick from Okafor tenderised Kunitskiy's leg. Kunitskiy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy throws a push kick but Okafor slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Okafor.
Kunitskiy connects with a solid leg kick.
Kunitskiy defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand.
Okafor throws a jab but it's blocked by Kunitskiy.
A counter left hand to the body from Kunitskiy misses its target.
Okafor lands a nice looking body shot.
Kunitskiy misses with a body shot
and Okafor counters with a series of strikes. Kunitskiy will be more careful next time no doubt.
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.
Kunitskiy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That kick from Kunitskiy tenderised Okafor's leg. Okafor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Okafor connects with a right hand. Kunitskiy shakes it off.
Okafor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kunitskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Okafor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kunitskiy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kunitskiy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Okafor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kunitskiy's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kunitskiy blocks the body kick.
Kunitskiy looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range.
Okafor lands a jab to Kunitskiy's midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Okafor.
Okafor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kunitskiy momentarily.
Kunitskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor tries to score with a low kick but Kunitskiy moves his leg out of the way.
Okafor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kunitskiy checks the leg kick.
Kunitskiy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Okafor.
Kunitskiy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Okafor in his tracks.
Okafor 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 swings for the body but Kunitskiy moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okafor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy moves out of range as Okafor strikes.
Kunitskiy throws a hook but Okafor blocks it.
Kunitskiy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okafor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abah Okafor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abah Okafor's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Okafor dips to his left and cracks Kunitskiy with an uppercut!
Kunitskiy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kunitskiy half committed to a counter leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy thuds a left hand into Okafor's body.
Kunitskiy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Okafor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Okafor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kunitskiy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Okafor, as that shot connected.
That kick from Kunitskiy tenderised Okafor's leg. Okafor is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kunitskiy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Kunitskiy's head but Kunitskiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okafor cracks Kunitskiy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Okafor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kunitskiy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kunitskiy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kunitskiy thinking.
Okafor misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor throws a front kick aimed at Kunitskiy's knee but Kunitskiy avoids it well.
Okafor scoring well with a low kick there.
Okafor connects with a jab.
Kunitskiy lands with a nice body punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kunitskiy might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Okafor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Okafor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kunitskiy counters with a body kick.
Kunitskiy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kunitskiy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor pulls Kunitskiy in close to prevent any damage.
Okafor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kunitskiy manages to get himself to full guard.
Okafor pushing down on Kunitskiy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunitskiy wants to get back to full guard.
Kunitskiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kunitskiy tries to roll over but Okafor keeps him under control.
Kunitskiy is working hard here to advance position.
Okafor is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kunitskiy!
Okafor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kunitskiy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Okafor controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunitskiy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Okafor controlling from the full mount.
Kunitskiy can't escape the position.
Okafor trying to control but Kunitskiy is having none of it.
Kunitskiy tries to reverse the position but Okafor maintains control.
Kunitskiy tries to hold on but Okafor postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okafor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kunitskiy is looking to escape.
Okafor controlling from mount.
Kunitskiy tries to reverse the position but Okafor maintains control.
Okafor avoids the attempt from Kunitskiy to control.
Okafor content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kunitskiy is desperately trying to improve his position but Okafor has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abah Okafor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abah Okafor's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Okafor throws a hook to the side of Kunitskiy's head but Kunitskiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Kunitskiy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kunitskiy scores with a nice head shot.
Okafor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kunitskiy misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Okafor throws a jab when Kunitskiy was well out of range.
Okafor throws a leg kick but Kunitskiy checks it.
Okafor blocks a low kick nicely.
Okafor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okafor staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Okafor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Okafor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Okafor ducks right into an uppercut from Kunitskiy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor throws a push kick but Kunitskiy slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunitskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Okafor throws a low kick but Kunitskiy avoids it.
Okafor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kunitskiy misses the target.
Kunitskiy looks to land a combination but Okafor avoids it well.
Kunitskiy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Okafor throws a nice head kick!
Okafor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Okafor throws a nice looking combination but Kunitskiy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kunitskiy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Okafor.
Kunitskiy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kunitskiy just misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okafor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Okafor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy misses with a straight right.
Okafor feints a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kunitskiy. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okafor lands a glancing blow to the side of Kunitskiy's head.
Kunitskiy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Okafor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kunitskiy walks into a stiff left hand from Okafor.
A decent looking cross lands there for Okafor.
Kunitskiy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Kunitskiy is looking for a counter combo.
Kunitskiy lands a nice looking body kick.
Okafor throws a low kick, looking for Kunitskiy's leg but Kunitskiy calmly moves out of range.
Kunitskiy moves in looking to clinch but Okafor pushes him off.
Okafor slips a jab and a cross from Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kunitskiy scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor looks to land a right hand but Kunitskiy moved out of range.
Okafor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Okafor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kunitskiy thuds a left hand into Okafor's body.
Okafor misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okafor. Kunitskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kunitskiy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Kunitskiy takes a swing at Okafor's ribcage but misses.
Kunitskiy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Okafor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kunitskiy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kunitskiy throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okafor blocks a low kick nicely.
Okafor slips a jab from Kunitskiy.
Okafor throws a jab when Kunitskiy was well out of range.
Kunitskiy throws a big counter combination but Okafor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kunitskiy throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okafor.
Sloppy strikes from Kunitskiy. Those never looked like landing.
Okafor scores with a sloppy right hand. Kunitskiy should have avoided that one.
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 out a powerful jab.
Okafor misses with an uppercut.
Okafor misses with a looping left.
Kunitskiy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kunitskiy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kunitskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okafor moves away.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kunitskiy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abah Okafor really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abah Okafor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A good leg kick by Okafor.
Okafor connects with a single shot there.
Okafor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good exchange - Okafor coming out on top.
Kunitskiy throws a body kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Okafor.
Kunitskiy misses with a hook
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kunitskiy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Kunitskiy.
It seemed like Okafor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kunitskiy misses the shot to the body.
Okafor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunitskiy looks to land a body kick but Okafor moved away.
Okafor tries a quick counter leg kick but Kunitskiy is wise to it.
Kunitskiy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Okafor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Okafor throws a jab when Kunitskiy was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kunitskiy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Okafor.
Kunitskiy just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor looks for the body kick but Kunitskiy saw that one coming.
A cross from Okafor lands.
Kunitskiy lands a body shot.
Kunitskiy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy shoots in looking for a takedown. Okafor tries to sprawl out of it but Kunitskiy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Okafor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab by Okafor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kunitskiy is defended easily by Okafor.
Kunitskiy throws a lazy head kick
and Okafor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Okafor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kunitskiy misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kunitskiy.
Okafor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kunitskiy checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Kunitskiy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor cracks Kunitskiy with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kunitskiy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kunitskiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kunitskiy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Okafor if he has to take too many more of those.
Okafor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kunitskiy.
Okafor checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Okafor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Kunitskiy.
Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kunitskiy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Okafor lands a two punch combo.
Okafor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kunitskiy scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kunitskiy staying out of range there.
Okafor swings for the body but Kunitskiy moves out of range.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Kunitskiy counters with an inside leg kick.
Kunitskiy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kunitskiy scores with a nice strike.
Kunitskiy throws a push kick but Okafor slaps the foot to one side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okafor. That's going to slow Kunitskiy down.
Kunitskiy throws a head kick but Okafor moves out of range.
Abah Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okafor throws out a leg kick but Kunitskiy moves out of range and Okafor only half commits.
Kunitskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Kunitskiy throws a leg kick but Okafor moved away.
Okafor misses with a right hand
and Kunitskiy counters with a stiff right hand.
Kunitskiy swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor thuds a left hand into Kunitskiy's body.
Okafor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kunitskiy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kunitskiy moves away.
Kunitskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Kunitskiy throws a hook but Okafor blocks it.
Okafor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Okafor sizes up Kunitskiy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Okafor throws a low kick, looking for Kunitskiy's leg but Kunitskiy calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abah Okafor dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Abah Okafor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kunitskiy.
A telegraphed right hand from Okafor misses the target.
Kunitskiy throws a looping overhand right but Okafor ducks down to avoid it.
Okafor swats away the attempt to clinch by Kunitskiy.
Okafor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kunitskiy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Okafor checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kunitskiy lands a leg kick that knocks Okafor off balance momentarily.
Okafor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kunitskiy counters with a one-two to the body.
Kunitskiy throws a leg kick that misses.
Okafor thumps Kunitskiy with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Okafor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunitskiy swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Kunitskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Kunitskiy misses the shot to the body.
Okafor scores with a jab. Kunitskiy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Okafor misses with an uppercut.
Okafor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kunitskiy checks it well.
A good leg kick by Kunitskiy.
Okafor misses with a hook
and Kunitskiy counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kunitskiy. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor staying out of range there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Okafor.
Okafor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Okafor throws a sloppy body shot
and Kunitskiy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
Kunitskiy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okafor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kunitskiy scrambles back to his feet.
Vladimir Kunitskiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kunitskiy moves out of range as Okafor strikes.
Kunitskiy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kunitskiy takes one to the chin there.
Okafor connects with a looping right hand.
Kunitskiy tries to clinch there but Okafor circles away.
Kunitskiy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kunitskiy checks a leg kick nicely.
Kunitskiy takes one to the side of the head.
Kunitskiy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kunitskiy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Okafor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kunitskiy misses with a wild body shot.
Kunitskiy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okafor can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kunitskiy throws a shot to the body.
Kunitskiy blocks a jab.
Kunitskiy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kunitskiy throws a half hearted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Kunitskiy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kunitskiy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kunitskiy moves away.
A quick step to the side and Kunitskiy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor throws out a loose jab but Kunitskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kunitskiy moves away.
Kunitskiy tries to work over Okafor's front leg with a kick but Okafor checks it.
A swing and a miss from Kunitskiy.
Kunitskiy throws the kick towards the body but Okafor avoids it.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kunitskiy manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kunitskiy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kunitskiy throws a body shot but no joy.
Kunitskiy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kunitskiy feints a jab promting Okafor to slip. Kunitskiy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Okafor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kunitskiy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Okafor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Okafor misses with a looping right.
Kunitskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Kunitskiy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Okafor.
Kunitskiy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Okafor.
Kunitskiy misses with an uppercut
and Okafor counters with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abah Okafor.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Peck scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abah Okafor!
Abah Okafor is the new featherweight champion!
Abah Okafor decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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