PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hakeem Oki (ranked 2007 p4p, 0 weight class) and Screw Ewe (ranked 2002 p4p, 189 weight class). Screw Ewe told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Oki
vs
Ewe

170 cm
37
160 lbs
24 - 5 - 0

178 cm
27
158 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 5 - 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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Screw Ewe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ewe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ewe has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Oki is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Oki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Ewe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oki throws a body punch but Ewe moves out of range.
Oki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ewe.
Oki avoids the body shot from Ewe.
Oki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Oki moves into the clinch.
Ewe stalling.
Oki struggles to land a body shot inside as Ewe controls his hands.
Ewe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Ewe manages to break the clinch.
Ewe misses with a few strikes there.
Ewe takes a swing at Oki's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ewe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oki.
Ewe misses with a body punch
and Oki counters with a three punch combo that has Ewe backing up. Ewe nods at Oki to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ewe throws a big shot that misses.
Ewe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oki loads up on a big right hand but Ewe slips the punch.
Oki slips under a jab.
Ewe scores with a jab. Oki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ewe has time to react.
Ewe throws a series of strikes that have Oki backpedaling.

It looks like Hakeem Oki has been cut.
Ewe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oki slips a straight right by Ewe.
Oki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Oki has managed to clinch.
Oki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oki misses with a punch on the inside.
Oki lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oki throws a punch but it's blocked by Ewe.
Ewe tries to break free but Oki pushes him back against the cage.
Oki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oki struggles to land a body shot inside as Ewe controls his hands.
Oki misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ewe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ewe working hard to break the clinch.
Oki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Oki.
Oki lands with a light punch inside.
Ewe blocking some punches.
Oki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oki can't find room to land a body shot as Ewe controls the action.
Oki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oki misses with a punch on the inside.
Oki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oki misses with a body punch.

Ewe breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Oki coming out on top.
Ewe misses with a hook. Oki ducked under it nicely.
Oki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oki throws a head kick that Ewe semi-blocks.
Oki misses with a two punch combination.
Ewe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oki.
Ewe missing with a left hand there. Oki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Oki takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ewe is trying to force a seperation but Oki has the dominant position.
Ewe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Ewe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ewe misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oki misses with an uppercut
and Ewe counters with a straight right hand.
Ewe misses with a left hand
and Oki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ewe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ewe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ewe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Oki in his tracks.
Oki throws a one two combo.
Ewe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oki misses with a hook.

Oki closes the distance and pushes Ewe back into the cage.
Oki lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Ewe breaks the clinch.
Oki connects with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Oki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ewe scores with a shot to the body.
Ewe connects with a body shot that sends Oki's belly button to the back.
Both fighters circling a little - Oki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Oki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Oki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hakeem Oki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A swing and a miss from Ewe.
Ewe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ewe jabs Oki right on the nose. Oki blinks but takes it well.
A left and a right from Ewe both land. Nice combination.
Oki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Screw Ewe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ewe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ewe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jab, jab by Ewe - just one landing.
Oki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Ewe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Oki drives through and clinches with Ewe against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Oki fails to land.
Oki has a couple of punches blocked by Ewe.
Oki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oki throws a head punch that misses.
Oki has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ewe blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oki throws a head punch that misses.
Oki misses with a punch on the inside.
Oki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ewe backwards.
Hakeem Oki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ewe blocks a body shot from Oki.
A frustrated look appears on Ewe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oki misses with the head strike.
Oki throws a head punch that misses.
Oki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ewe can do to turn this around?
Oki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oki misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oki tries to work over Ewe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ewe blocking some punches.
Oki misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Oki fails to land.
A short right from Oki on the inside.
Oki throws a punch but it's blocked by Ewe.

Ewe breaks the clinch.
Oki ducks under a wild hook from Ewe.
Ewe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Oki moves into the clinch successfully.
Oki misses with some punches.
Oki misses with some punches.
Oki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ewe blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Oki lands a nice uppercut.
Oki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ewe.
Ewe blocks a body shot from Oki.
Oki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oki can't find room to land a body shot as Ewe controls the action.
Oki working aggressively here.
Oki misses with a punch on the inside.
Ewe is trying to stall.
Oki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ewes head.
Oki tries to throw a body punch but Ewe avoids it by throwing Oki back against the cage.
Oki misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oki swings wildly with an uppercut but Ewe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ewe prevents a body shot from Oki.
Ewe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ewe is trying to break free.

Ewe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ewe scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oki takes a swing at Ewe's ribcage but misses.
Ewe misses with a straight right.
Ewe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oki finds it's way round the side to connect with Ewe's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Oki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hakeem Oki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ewe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Oki rushes Ewe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ewe's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Ewe breaks from the clinch.
Oki connects with an inside leg kick.

Oki clinches with his opponent.
Oki working aggressively here.
Ewe wants to break free but Oki has control.
Ewe is trying to break the clinch but Oki is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oki tries a body shot but Ewe blocks it.
Oki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oki working aggressively here.
Oki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ewe's efforts to push away.
Oki lands a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ewe blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ewe.
Oki throws a punch but it's blocked by Ewe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oki.
Oki misses with some punches.
Oki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ewe.
Oki misses with a punch to the body.
Oki prevents Ewe from breaking the clinch.
Oki misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Ewe to work.
Ewe prevents a body shot from Oki.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oki lands with a right to the head.
Oki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ewe backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oki.
Oki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Ewe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oki misses with a shot to the body
and Oki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A shot to the liver by Oki. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Ewe looks to score with a jab to the body but Oki is just out of range.
Ewe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ewe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Oki pushes Ewe up against the cage in a clinch.
Oki pushes Ewe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oki has a couple of punches blocked by Ewe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ewe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ewe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ewe.
Oki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ewe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oki tries to bum rush Ewe with a series of wild strikes but Ewe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oki thuds his right hand into Ewe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A cross from Ewe lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Oki as he connects with a hook.
Hakeem Oki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Oki has Ewe up against the cage in a clinch.
Ewe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ewe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ewe tries to break the clinch but Oki is controlling the position.
Oki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ewe wants to break free but Oki has control.
Ewe blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hakeem Oki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oki, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hakeem Oki!
A pretty intense looking Hakeem Oki took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.