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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Okpu Mokpuaktu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Okpu Mokpuaktu has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Okpu Mokpuaktu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James West!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mokpuaktu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? West is fending him off so far but Mokpuaktu persists. Nope, West circles away and we're back to standing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by West.
West scores with the left hand. Mokpuaktu knows he should have avoided that one.
Mokpuaktu gets a takedown into half guard.
West wants to get back to his feet.
West wants to control but Mokpuaktu is keeping busy.
West looking for submissions off his back.
West flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mokpuaktu throwing shots but West is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mokpuaktu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mokpuaktu tries to pass to full mount but West defends it.
Mokpuaktu working the head and body with strikes.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
West scores with a nice strike.
Mokpuaktu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mokpuaktu shoots for a double leg takedown but West sprawls well. He's pushed Mokpuaktu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Okpu Mokpuaktu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and West duly obliges.
West scores with a hook to the body. Mokpuaktu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
James West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mokpuaktu is breathing heavily.
Mokpuaktu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
West cracks Mokpuaktu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
West scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
West throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
West throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
West connects with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - West scores with a four punch combination!
Donk. West catches Mokpuaktu right on the button with a cross.
West lands a jab-cross combination.
Mokpuaktu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
West throws a series of strikes that have Mokpuaktu backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mokpuaktu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
West throws a leg kick but Mokpuaktu checks it.
Okpu Mokpuaktu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by West.
West scores with a body shot.
Mokpuaktu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
West scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
West scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West looks to land a combination. Mokpuaktu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
West digs a good body shot into Mokpuaktu's ribs.
West lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - West scores with a four punch combination!
Mokpuaktu is rocked!
West moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oh Mokpuaktu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mokpuaktu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
West comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
West throws a leg kick that misses.
Mokpuaktu seems to have got his legs back now.
Danga de danga de dang - West scores with a four punch combination!
A jab from West does it's job there.
West displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
West takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mokpuaktu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A right-left combo lands from West.
West scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
West is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Mokpuaktu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
West lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
West scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
West moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
West closes the distance and lands a one-two.
West throws a series of strikes that have Mokpuaktu backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
West throws a good cross that connects.
West scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
West moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mokpuaktu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A left and a right from West both land. Nice combination.
Mokpuaktu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
West throws a one two combo.
West goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mokpuaktu shoots in but no luck this time.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mokpuaktu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from West - the referee stops the clock and Mokpuaktu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says West. Mokpuaktu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice uppercut there from West.
West lands a two punch combo.
Some bone on bone action there as Mokpuaktu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A left lands for West.
West is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
West is working the combinations to good effect here.
West lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mokpuaktu backs up against the cage.
West lands a right hook to the body.
Mokpuaktu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
West cracks Mokpuaktu with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mokpuaktu moves out of range of the body kick from West.
West lands with a nice body punch.
Mokpuaktu moves out of range of the leg kick from West.
West lands with a nice body punch.
Mokpuaktu shoots for a double leg takedown but West sprawls well. He's pushed Mokpuaktu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
West's corner calls for a 1-2. West obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
West throws a good cross that connects.
West dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
West throws a combination. Mokpuaktu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A jab lands there for West.
West works Mokpuaktu's body with a nice hook.
West lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for West.
Mokpuaktu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
West lunges at Mokpuaktu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mokpuaktu's hand.
West connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
West throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mokpuaktu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice combination there by West.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James West dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
West connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mokpuaktu's hands.
West tests Mokpuaktu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot lands for West.
Mokpuaktu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
West lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by West.
A jab from West does it's job there.
Mokpuaktu avoids the head kick by West.
West has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mokpuaktu scores a takedown into full mount!
Mokpuaktu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
West throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
West wants to control but Mokpuaktu is having none of it.
West slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
West keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mokpuaktu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
West trying to control here.
Mokpuaktu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West manages to get to full guard.
Mokpuaktu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mokpuaktu stops West from standing up.
West keeping moving, preventing Mokpuaktu from controlling successfully.
West tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mokpuaktu shoots in for a double leg but West sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A left and a right from West both land. Nice combination.
Mokpuaktu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mokpuaktu showed some decent athleticism there.
Mokpuaktu tries to pass the half guard into mount. West knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West gets full guard.
West throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
West has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mokpuaktu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mokpuaktu stopping the sweep attempt from West.
Mokpuaktu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
West is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
West keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Okpu Mokpuaktu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mokpuaktu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around West's waist but West gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mokpuaktu off to one side.
West lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mokpuaktu backs up against the cage.
Mokpuaktu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. West tries to avoid it but Mokpuaktu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag West to the ground. West escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mokpuaktu doesn't seem bothered though.
West throws a one two combo.
West lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mokpuaktu closes this distance looking for a takedown but West circles away.
West lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by West.
Mokpuaktu checks a leg kick nicely.
West lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
West bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mokpuaktu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mokpuaktu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
West closes the distance and lands a one-two.
West fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
West stuffs the takedown attempt from Mokpuaktu. Mokpuaktu gets slowly back to his feet.
Mokpuaktu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but West swivels and escapes.
Mokpuaktu misses with a takedown attempt - West sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from West finds it's way through Mokpuaktu's defenses.
Mokpuaktu walks into a straight right hand from West.
West throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mokpuaktu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with West but West pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by West!
West digs a good body shot into Mokpuaktu's ribs.
Nice jab there from West.
Mokpuaktu scores with a takedown into West's guard.
West throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mokpuaktu pushes down on West's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mokpuaktu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mokpuaktu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are battling for position here. West manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mokpuaktu looking to sit in guard and control but West gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
West chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James West will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
West lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
West lands a right hook to the body.
Mokpuaktu shoots for a double leg takedown but West sprawls well. He's pushed Mokpuaktu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
West keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mokpuaktu blocks a head kick by West.
Mokpuaktu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
West moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by West. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of West.
West will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
West cracks a nice hook into Mokpuaktu's ribs.
West scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mokpuaktu doesn't seem bothered though.
West throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A thudding body kick lands there by West!
A nice combination there by West.
Mokpuaktu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
West scores with a nice head shot.
West with a nice cross.
Nice cross by West.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
West throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mokpuaktu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Okpu Mokpuaktu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mokpuaktu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James West seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mokpuaktu moves out of range of the body kick from West.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by West!
Mokpuaktu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
West works over Mokpuaktu's head and body with a nice combination.
West lands with a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mokpuaktu.
West lands a jab to the head.
Mokpuaktu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mokpuaktu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by West there.
West scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
West stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
West looks to land a combination. Mokpuaktu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
West motions for Mokpuaktu to come forward. West throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mokpuaktu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
West moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West throws a low kick but Mokpuaktu avoids it.
Mokpuaktu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around West's waist but West gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mokpuaktu off to one side.
West takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
West scores with a punch to the head.
Mokpuaktu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
West throws a combination. Mokpuaktu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
West punishes Mokpuaktu's body with a nice straight punch.
West connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mokpuaktu's hands.
West punishes Mokpuaktu's body with a nice straight punch.
Mokpuaktu shoots in for a double leg but West sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mokpuaktu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from West.
West scores with a one two! Mokpuaktu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
West lands with a nice body punch.
Mokpuaktu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
James West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
West lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
West scores with a jab to the body.
Mokpuaktu shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for West.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mokpuaktu.
Mokpuaktu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says West as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Mokpuaktu with that takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from West.
West scores with the left hand. Mokpuaktu knows he should have avoided that one.
Mokpuaktu shoots in but West avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mokpuaktu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
James West is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
West punishes Mokpuaktu's body with a nice straight punch.
West scores with a three punch combo!
West lands with a straight right. Mokpuaktu didn't see that one coming.
West throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mokpuaktu tries for a takedown but West sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by West as he connects with a hook.
West scores with a jab.
Mokpuaktu walks into a stiff left hand from West.
Decent striking displayed by West there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West thuds his right hand into Mokpuaktu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mokpuaktu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but West swivels and escapes.
West lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mokpuaktu's sensitive parts.
West stuns Mokpuaktu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
West looks to land a combination. Mokpuaktu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mokpuaktu shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab by West.
Mokpuaktu needs to keep his hands up - West had a free shot at his head there.
Mokpuaktu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mokpuaktu lands in his opponent's guard.
West is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mokpuaktu throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mokpuaktu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Okpu Mokpuaktu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
James West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got West 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James West!
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