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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hakeem Oki (ranked 1233 p4p, 150 weight class) and Andrey Eremeev (ranked 2062 p4p, 227 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hakeem Oki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Eremeev!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oki throws a body punch but Eremeev moves out of range.
Oki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Eremeev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oki looks to land a left hand but Eremeev moved out of range nicely.
Eremeev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Eremeev shoots in and bounces Oki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Eremeev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Eremeev might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev wants to pass the guard but Oki is keeping the position.
Eremeev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev is fighting to break Oki's control of his arms but Oki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Eremeev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Eremeev stands and throws Oki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Eremeev is looking to take a break and control but Oki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eremeev moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Oki prevents Eremeev from moving into mount.
Oki is trying to improve his position.
Eremeev controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oki, who protects the arm well.
Eremeev staying calm.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hakeem Oki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oki misses with a hook. Eremeev ducked under it nicely.
Oki looks to land a combination but Eremeev avoids it well.
Oki cracks Eremeev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Eremeev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Oki quickly recovers to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oki is looking to improve his position.
Oki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Oki keeping control of the position.
Eremeev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Eremeev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eremeev trying to control from half guard but Oki is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrey Eremeev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Eremeev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Oki is trying to defend but Eremeev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Eremeev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Eremeev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev wants to pass to mount but Oki is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev controlling the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Eremeev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hakeem Oki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eremeev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Eremeev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Eremeev forces his way into half guard.
Eremeev prevents Oki from improving his position.
My spies in Power Shark Gym inform me that Eremeev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Oki tries to get to full guard but Eremeev has control of the leg.
Eremeev is looking to advance position but Oki won't allow it.
Eremeev not doing much here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Eremeev wants to pass the guard but Oki is defending well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Eremeev shoots in for a takedown but Oki shows good takedown defense.
Andrey Eremeev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oki misses with an uppercut. Eremeev saw that one coming.
Oki throws a jab when Eremeev was well out of range.
Oki scores with a kick to the midsection.
Eremeev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oki as he avoids it easily.
Hakeem Oki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Eremeev.
Oki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Eremeev eats them both and turns towards Oki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Oki misses with a hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oki stuffs the takedown.
Oki throws a hook but Eremeev avoids it easily.
We've been told by Oki's head coaches at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Oki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eremeev with the counter takedown but Oki avoids it easily.
Eremeev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Oki pushes Eremeev off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakeem Oki dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Eremeev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oki avoids it really well and circles away.
Eremeev dives in for a single leg takedown but Oki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Oki throws a quick counter kick to the body but Eremeev avoids it.
Eremeev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Oki defends it nicely.
Hakeem Oki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Eremeev.
Oki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eremeev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eremeev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Oki on his heels. He'll look to pass Oki's guard now, I'm sure.
Oki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev tries to free his leg and advance position but Oki is retaining full guard.
Oki is pulling down on Eremeev's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oki looking for a sweep. Not yet Oki, not yet.
Andrey Eremeev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oki can't keep his opponent in guard - Eremeev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oki has his hands clasped together around Eremeev's back. He's all about the action.
Eremeev trying to control the action but Oki is working from the bottom.
Eremeev trying to control the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eremeev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eremeev.
Eremeev has his takedown stuffed
and Oki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eremeev with a poor takedown
and Oki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oki lands with an overhand left.
Oki misses with a head kick.
Eremeev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oki defends it well.
Oki leaves Eremeev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Eremeev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oki.
Eremeev feints the counter takedown.
Oki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hakeem Oki is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oki misses with a wild combination.
Oki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eremeev shoots in for a double leg but Oki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No joy there for Oki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Eremeev fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oki. Eremeev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eremeev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oki.
Eremeev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oki takes a swing at Eremeev's ribcage but misses.
Eremeev gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev wants to pass to mount but Oki is defending the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oki is refusing to be controlled, as Eremeev sits in half guard.
Oki keeping control of the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hakeem Oki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Oki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakeem Oki!
Hakeem Oki opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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