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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Okunaba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knox, pushing him back against the cage.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Okunaba.
Okunaba lands a shot to the body.
Okunaba crunches a lovely knee into Knox's ribcage.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okunaba.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Okunaba controls the action.
Okunaba scores with a shoulder strike.
Okunaba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knox's face.
#CUT2#
It looks like Satchmo Knox has been cut.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Okunaba pushes Knox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Okunaba unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knox is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Okunaba.
Okunaba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knox's face.
Okunaba landing knees to the head.
Okunaba lands a good knee to the midsection. Knox won't want to take too many of those.
Okunaba misses with a knee strike.
#T1#
Okunaba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Okunaba lands a good knee to the midsection. Knox won't want to take too many of those.
Okunaba working Knox over with knees to the body.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but Knox blocks with his arms.
Okunaba blocking some punches.
Okunaba works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Okunaba using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Okunaba looking to throw knees to the head but Knox is blocking nicely.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Okunaba as the two fighters clinch.
#KD2#
Okunaba drops Knox with a big knee straight up the middle! Knox is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Knox is rocked!
Knox has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okunaba fakes the body blow, causing Knox to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Knox goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenton Okunaba!
Kenton Okunaba decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Okunaba misses with a low kick.
Okunaba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Okunaba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uzun circles away quickly and effectively.
Uzun has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Okunaba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Okunaba looks to move away, Uzun throws a big counter combo but Okunaba just gets out of the way.
Okunaba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Okunaba there as he acknowledges the shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Uzun blocks the leg kick.
Uzun seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Okunaba scores with a nice head shot.
Okunaba misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Okunaba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Uzun. Uzun circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Uzun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Okunaba tries to avoid it but Uzun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Okunaba to the ground. Okunaba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Uzun closes this distance looking for a takedown but Okunaba circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Uzun. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Okunaba takes a swing at Uzun's ribcage but misses.
As Okunaba looks to move away, Uzun throws a big counter combo but Okunaba just gets out of the way.
The fighters circle momentarily. Okunaba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Okunaba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okunaba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Okunaba misses the body punch
and Uzun counters with a one-two to the body.
Okunaba looks winded!
Uzun staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Uzun.
Uzun slips under a jab.
Uzun is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Uzun closes this distance looking for a takedown but Okunaba circles away.
Nice shot by Okunaba.
Okunaba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uzun thinks about countering with a head kick.#T2#
Okunaba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uzun.
It looked like Uzun was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Okunaba is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Uzun rather than just go for the knockout.
Okunaba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Uzun.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uzun with a lazy takedown attempt
and Okunaba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Okunaba tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Uzun is able to avoid easily.
Uzun shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Okunaba as he jumps to the side.
Okunaba misses the jab.
Uzun shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Okunaba defends it nicely.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Okunaba.
Okunaba throws a big shot that misses.
Uzun throws a big counter combination but Okunaba scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Uzun closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Okunaba to the mat! Okunaba manages to get full guard.
Uzun has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Uzun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okunaba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Uzun works over Okunaba with some ground and pound from guard.
Uzun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uzun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Uzun chips away with some ground and pound.
Uzun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Uzun drops back, looking for a kneebar! Okunaba looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Okunaba looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Okunaba! #REVB##T4#
Okunaba works to advance to full mount. Uzun defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Uzun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Okunaba moves to the back position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uzun trying to get back to his feet but Okunaba is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Okunaba has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Uzun has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Uzun trying to get back to his feet but Okunaba is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Okunaba is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Okunaba dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Okunaba closes the distance and clinches.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uzun.
Uzun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Okunaba is defending well.
Uzun tries for a takedown but Okunaba manages to get underhooks.
Okunaba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Uzun blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Okunaba.
#CUT2#
It looks like Bogdan Uzun has been cut.
Okunaba misses with a punch on the inside.
Okunaba gets underhooks to prevent Uzun's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Uzun. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Uzun looking for a takedown.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Uzun avoids the damage to the body.
Uzun blocks an uppercut.
Uzun tries to score a body lock takedown but Okunaba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Okunaba misses with a knee strike.
Okunaba misses with some punches.
Uzun wants to take the fight to the mat but Okunaba manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Uzun takes a shot to the head.
Okunaba works on Uzun's body with a couple of short punches.
Okunaba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Uzun has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Okunaba is breathing heavily.
Okunaba has a couple of punches blocked by Uzun.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but Uzun blocks it.
#T2#
Okunaba misses with a knee to the head.
Okunaba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okunaba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okunaba lands a hook that snaps the head of Uzun backwards.
Okunaba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Uzun.
Okunaba misses with a knee strike.
Okunaba is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right from Okunaba.
Uzun tries to score a body lock takedown but Okunaba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Okunaba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Uzun has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD#
Uzun has Okunaba pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Uzun pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Okunaba tumbling to the mat - Uzun dives into Okunaba's guard.
Bogdan Uzun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Uzun throwing strikes from guard but Okunaba blocks nicely.
Uzun landing some decent shots from guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Okunaba. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Okunaba pulls Uzun in to control the position.
Uzun keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Okunaba's head.
Uzun lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Okunaba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Uzun is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Uzun works over Okunaba with some ground and pound from guard.
Uzun wants to pass the guard but Okunaba is keeping the position.
Okunaba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uzun distracts Okunaba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Uzun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Uzun content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Okunaba controls Uzun momentarily but Uzun frees himself.
Uzun postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okunaba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uzun.
Uzun is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Okunaba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uzun is one step ahead there.
Okunaba controls Uzun momentarily but Uzun frees himself.
Uzun scoring with punches to the head and body.
Uzun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Uzun scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Okunaba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bogdan Uzun's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Uzun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okunaba.
Okunaba throws out a counter right but Uzun avoids it with no problem.
Uzun closes the distance and clinches up with Okunaba, looking for a takedown. Uzun pushes Okunaba against the cage but Okunaba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Okunaba punishes Uzun's body with a nice straight punch.
Okunaba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Okunaba misses with a looping left.
Uzun is looking for a counter combo.
Okunaba misses the shot to the body.
Uzun fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzun will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Okunaba replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Uzun blocks it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Uzun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okunaba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No joy there for Okunaba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Uzun dives in and grabs Okunaba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Okunaba pushes down on Uzun's head and hops out.
Kenton Okunaba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Okunaba. #CL2#
Okunaba closes the distance and pushes Uzun back into the cage.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but Uzun blocks with his arms.
Okunaba misses with a knee strike.
Kenton Okunaba seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Okunaba fails to land.
Okunaba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Okunaba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Uzun.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Uzun.
#T2#
Okunaba misses with a knee to the head.
Okunaba working aggressively here.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Uzun is working for takedown but Okunaba is calmly controlling the position for now.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okunaba.
Okunaba struggles to land a body shot inside as Uzun controls his hands.
Okunaba is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Okunaba gets through Uzun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Uzun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okunaba prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3#
Uzun wants to take the fight to the mat but Okunaba manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Okunaba misses with the head strike.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bogdan Uzun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okunaba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okunaba misses with a knee strike.
Uzun wants a takedown.
Okunaba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Uzun.
Uzun has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Okunaba after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
Uzun tries to score a body lock takedown but Okunaba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Okunaba lands a body punch.
Uzun avoiding damage as Okunaba throws knees to the body.
Okunaba stops a takedown attempt from Uzun.
Okunaba lands a right hand.
Okunaba struggles to land a body shot inside as Uzun controls his hands.
Okunaba is leaning against Uzun and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but Uzun blocks it.
Okunaba stops a takedown attempt from Uzun.
Uzun struggles to land a body shot inside as Okunaba controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenton Okunaba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Okunaba 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenton Okunaba!
During a confident post fight interview, Kenton Okunaba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Tyrell dives in and grabs Okunaba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Okunaba pushes down on Tyrell's head and hops out.
Okunaba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Okunaba lands with a straight right. Tyrell didn't see that one coming.
Tyrell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Okunaba swivels and escapes.
Tyrell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Okunaba as he jumps to the side.
Kenton Okunaba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Tyrell.
Okunaba leaves Tyrell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tyrell shoots for a double leg takedown but Okunaba sprawls well. He's pushed Tyrell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyrell has his takedown stuffed
and Okunaba counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Okunaba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tyrell.
Okunaba lunges at Tyrell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tyrell's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tyrell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okunaba.
Okunaba's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tyrell under the eye.
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!
Tyrell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Tyrell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Okunaba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Tyrell is rocked!
Okunaba lands a big right hook! Tyrell looks hurt but is still standing! Okunaba lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Tyrell falls down and Okunaba dives in with a huge hammer fist! Tyrell's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Okunaba runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kenton Okunaba!
During a confident post fight interview, Kenton Okunaba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EFC Harden vs Pato
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
DeSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okunaba was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSilva.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeSilva. Okunaba does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeSilva is looking to clinch.
Okunaba swats away the attempt to clinch by DeSilva.
Okunaba lands with a hook. DeSilva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
DeSilva connects with a body shot that sends Okunaba's belly button to the back.
Okunaba is looking to slow DeSilva down with leg kicks.
DeSilva tries a low kick but Okunaba avoids it.
Okunaba misses with a body shot
and DeSilva counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Okunaba is lucky that one didn't land flush.
DeSilva ducks under a wild hook from Okunaba.
DeSilva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Okunaba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Okunaba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
DeSilva misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeSilva tries to land a front kick but Okunaba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okunaba scores with the left hand. DeSilva knows he should have avoided that one.
Okunaba clobbers DeSilva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
DeSilva misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Okunaba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Okunaba takes a swing at DeSilva's ribcage but misses. #T1#
DeSilva throws a head kick but Okunaba moves out of range.
DeSilva keeps the fight on the outside.
Okunaba scoring well with a low kick there.
Okunaba loads up on a big right hand but DeSilva slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Okunaba.
Okunaba moves out of range of the leg kick from DeSilva.
DeSilva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A lazy left from Okunaba finds it's target.
DeSilva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Okunaba takes one to the chin there.
DeSilva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okunaba manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Okunaba there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Okunaba wants to clinch.
DeSilva feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Okunaba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
DeSilva cracks a nice hook into Okunaba's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSilva moves out of range as Okunaba strikes.
DeSilva wants to slow Okunaba down by chopping away at his legs.
DeSilva is looking to wear down Okunaba with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
DeSilva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DeSilva there as he acknowledges the shot.
A good leg kick by DeSilva.
A lazy body kick from Okunaba
and DeSilva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Okunaba cracks DeSilva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Okunaba works the jab nicely.
Okunaba scores with a jab.
Okunaba moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Okunaba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeSilva can pounce on him.
DeSilva lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from DeSilva. #CL#
DeSilva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okunaba, pushing him back against the cage.
DeSilva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Okunaba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okunaba missing with knees to the body.
DeSilva misses with some punches.
DeSilva digs a right hand underneath Okunaba's ribcage. Okunaba let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeSilva.
Okunaba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeSilva.
Okunaba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from DeSilva.
Okunaba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okunaba blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Okunaba controls the action.
DeSilva misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Okunaba.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for DeSilva.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but DeSilva blocks with his arms.
Okunaba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DeSilva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
DeSilva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
DeSilva breaks the clinch.
Okunaba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
DeSilva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
DeSilva instigates a clinch.
Okunaba misses with a knee strike.
Okunaba has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. DeSilva seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Okunaba can turn it around.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okunaba's elbow.
Okunaba prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okunaba or not.
DeSilva tries to work over Okunaba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Okunaba is keeping busy.
Okunaba utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
DeSilva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeSilva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but DeSilva avoids the damage to the body.
DeSilva scores with a nice hook to the head.
DeSilva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Antonio Mauricio DeSilva will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
DeSilva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okunaba manages to avoid it.
DeSilva connects with a body shot that sends Okunaba's belly button to the back.#CL#
DeSilva has managed to clinch.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okunaba misses with a knee strike.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Okunaba controls his hands.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
Okunaba blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
Okunaba scores with a nice hook to the head.
DeSilva misses with the head strike.
Okunaba blocks an uppercut.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but DeSilva blocks it.
Okunaba digs a right hand underneath DeSilva's ribcage. DeSilva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but DeSilva avoids the damage to the body.
DeSilva stalling in the clinch but Okunaba improves position.
Okunaba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
DeSilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
Okunaba lands a body punch.
Okunaba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Okunaba has a couple of punches blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Okunaba controls his hands.
DeSilva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeSilva is stalling here.
Okunaba can't find room to land a body shot as DeSilva controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from DeSilva fails to land.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DeSilva is defending well for now.
Okunaba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okunaba misses with a knee to the head.
Okunaba misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeSilva is trying to maintain a safe position but Okunaba gets an underhook and turns DeSilva into the cage.
DeSilva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but DeSilva blocks with his arms.
Okunaba with a knee to the head.
DeSilva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from DeSilva.
Okunaba is breathing heavily.#T2#
DeSilva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from DeSilva as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from DeSilva - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
DeSilva breaks the clinch.
DeSilva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Okunaba throws an off balance right hand
and DeSilva counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
DeSilva has managed to clinch.
DeSilva lands with a short shot to the head.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A body shot lands from DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Okunaba takes a shot to the head.
DeSilva swings wildly with an uppercut but Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from DeSilva - that landed with a thud.
DeSilva lands a hook that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
DeSilva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
DeSilva lands a hook that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Okunaba avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
DeSilva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
DeSilva lands with a short shot to the head.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from DeSilva.
Okunaba blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from DeSilva fails to land.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeSilva.
DeSilva takes a shot to the head.
DeSilva lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeSilva.
DeSilva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
DeSilva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is winning the standup battle so far.
DeSilva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeSilva.
Okunaba tries to bum rush DeSilva with a series of wild strikes but DeSilva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSilva with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Okunaba takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Okunaba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
DeSilva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Okunaba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheers as Okunaba lands an impressive looking overhand right. DeSilva doesn't seem phased though.
DeSilva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeSilva throws a body punch but Okunaba moves out of range.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okunaba moves away.
DeSilva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by DeSilva. Beautiful body shot.
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeSilva thuds a left hand into Okunaba's body.
DeSilva misses with a wild body shot.
Okunaba checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Okunaba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
DeSilva has taken the fight to the clinch.
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Okunaba avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
DeSilva throws a hook but Okunaba blocks it.#CL#
DeSilva has closed the distance and engaged Okunaba in a clinch.
Okunaba landing knees to the head.
DeSilva stalling against the cage.
DeSilva throws a punch but it's blocked by Okunaba.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeSilva lands with a short shot to the head.
Okunaba misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from DeSilva - that landed with a thud.
DeSilva lands a right hand.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Okunaba controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from DeSilva.
A short right from Okunaba.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeSilva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeSilva throws a head punch that misses.
Okunaba lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeSilva.#T1#
Okunaba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Okunaba.
Okunaba lands a nice uppercut.
Okunaba misses with a punch on the inside.
DeSilva tries to work over Okunaba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
DeSilva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okunaba throws out a loose jab but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeSilva is looking to counter with head kicks.
Okunaba lands with a thumping leg kick.
DeSilva closes the distance but Okunaba moves to the side
and Okunaba counters with a stiff right hand.
DeSilva moves out of range as Okunaba strikes.
Okunaba throws a jab but it's blocked by DeSilva. #CL2#
DeSilva tries to keep at a distance but Okunaba has taken the fight into the clinch.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okunaba can do to turn this around?
Okunaba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Okunaba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okunaba lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okunaba putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has DeSilva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
DeSilva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Okunaba takes a shot to the head.
Okunaba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DeSilva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva lands a right hand.
DeSilva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okunaba lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Okunaba controls his hands.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but DeSilva blocks with his arms.
DeSilva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okunaba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but DeSilva blocks it with crossed arms.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okunaba's elbow.
Okunaba throws a head punch that misses.
DeSilva pushes Okunaba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeSilva lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
Okunaba looking to throw knees to the head but DeSilva is blocking nicely.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DeSilva avoids it.
Okunaba misses with a knee to the head.
Okunaba lands a hook that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okunaba's elbow.
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Okunaba.
Okunaba has a couple of punches blocked by DeSilva.
Okunaba looking to throw knees to the head but DeSilva is blocking nicely.
Okunaba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSilva's elbow.
DeSilva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by DeSilva.
Okunaba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from DeSilva on the inside.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeSilva scores with a shot to the side of Okunaba's head. #T4#
DeSilva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DeSilva stalling in the clinch.
DeSilva swings wildly with an uppercut but Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okunaba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for DeSilva to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okunaba looking to throw knees to the head but DeSilva is blocking nicely.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva blocks a body shot from Okunaba.
Okunaba lands with a light punch inside.
DeSilva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DeSilva misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeSilva blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from DeSilva.
Okunaba blocking some punches.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kenton Okunaba just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
DeSilva lands a body shot.
DeSilva misses with a right hand
and Okunaba counters with a good, hard body kick but DeSilva shrugs it off. #CL#
DeSilva moves into the clinch successfully.
Okunaba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva gets through Okunaba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DeSilva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DeSilva tries to work over Okunaba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
Okunaba connects with a nasty looking knee right to DeSilva's face.
Okunaba misses with the head strike.
Okunaba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba misses with a knee to the head.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but DeSilva blocks with his arms.
#BC#
DeSilva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeSilva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Okunaba cracks DeSilva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
DeSilva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
DeSilva moves out of range of the strikes.
DeSilva lands a head kick. Okunaba smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A kick lands to the mid section there for DeSilva.
Okunaba is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Okunaba checks a leg kick.
Okunaba thuds his right hand into DeSilva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okunaba wants to slow DeSilva down by chopping away at his legs.
DeSilva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from DeSilva.
The fighters circle momentarily. DeSilva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Okunaba cracks DeSilva with a right hand to the side of the head.
DeSilva misses with a body shot.
Okunaba lands with a cross.
DeSilva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSilva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
DeSilva on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
DeSilva rushes Okunaba and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
DeSilva lands an uppercut.
Okunaba missing with knees to the body.
Okunaba lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeSilva.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
DeSilva tries to stall but Okunaba uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Okunaba landing knees to the head.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva works on Okunaba's body with a couple of short punches.
DeSilva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okunaba struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSilva controls his hands.
DeSilva lands a right hand.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Okunaba connects with a nasty looking knee right to DeSilva's face.
#BC#
DeSilva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
DeSilva thows a body kick. Okunaba tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Okunaba jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
DeSilva darts in and clinches Okunaba up against the cage.
DeSilva working aggressively here.
DeSilva presses Okunaba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Okunaba avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
Okunaba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeSilva misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva lands with a right to the head.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right handed body shot lands from DeSilva.
Nice body punch from DeSilva.
DeSilva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
DeSilva lands with a left to the head.
DeSilva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
DeSilva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okunaba throws an overhand right that lands on DeSilva's shoulder, as DeSilva tries to avoid the shot.
DeSilva lands a front kick.#CL#
DeSilva closes the distance and pushes Okunaba back into the cage.#T4#
DeSilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
A short right from DeSilva.
DeSilva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DeSilva controlling the action here for a moment.
Okunaba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva lands a hook that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
Okunaba pushes DeSilva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Okunaba.
Okunaba blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but DeSilva avoids the damage to the body.
DeSilva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Okunaba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DeSilva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Okunaba can't find room to land a body shot as DeSilva controls the action.
Okunaba throws a knee to the head but misses.
DeSilva working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva had his way with Kenton Okunaba in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
DeSilva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
DeSilva closes the distance and pushes Okunaba back into the cage.
DeSilva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DeSilva.
A head punch on the inside from DeSilva fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okunabas head.
A short left from DeSilva.
DeSilva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Okunaba throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Okunaba fails to land.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okunaba misses with a knee strike.
DeSilva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
DeSilva misses with some punches.
Okunaba is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
DeSilva lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Good body shot from DeSilva.
Okunaba prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
DeSilva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okunaba takes a swing at DeSilva's ribcage but misses.
DeSilva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Okunaba doesn't seem bothered though.
DeSilva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Okunaba.
Okunaba avoids the head kick by DeSilva.
Okunaba blocks a leg kick.
DeSilva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okunaba.
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses.
Okunaba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Okunaba misses with a looping right.
Okunaba tries to close the distance and clinch but DeSilva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
DeSilva closes the distance and pushes Okunaba back into the cage.
DeSilva digs a right hand into Okunaba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okunaba's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DeSilva.
Kenton Okunaba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva looking to stall.
Okunaba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okunaba misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DeSilva.
DeSilva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from DeSilva.
DeSilva stalling the fight.
DeSilva misses with the head strike.
Okunaba gets through DeSilva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
DeSilva lands a body shot.
DeSilva lands a body punch in the clinch.
DeSilva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DeSilva tries to work over Okunaba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for DeSilva.
Nice body punch from DeSilva - that landed with a thud.
DeSilva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DeSilva scores with a hook to the body.
DeSilva digs a right hand into Okunaba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okunaba's gas tank.
DeSilva scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
DeSilva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeSilva cracks Okunaba with an open hand slap.
DeSilva just misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva throws a quick inside leg kick.
DeSilva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okunaba.
DeSilva throws a body punch but Okunaba moves out of range.
DeSilva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeSilva does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
DeSilva sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Okunaba scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okunaba lands an overhand right.#T4#
Okunaba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeSilva just misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva scoring well with a low kick there.
Okunaba throws a leg kick which misses DeSilva's front leg but catches the back leg as DeSilva tries to avoid it.
Okunaba moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
DeSilva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okunaba, pushing him back against the cage.
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Okunaba.
DeSilva tries to work over Okunaba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from DeSilva.
DeSilva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okunaba.
Okunaba looking to throw knees to the head but DeSilva is blocking nicely.
Okunaba misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okunaba's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Okunaba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right hand to the body from DeSilva.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DeSilva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
EFC Bang vs Okunaba
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Okunaba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okunaba throws the left hand but Bang avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Bang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Okunaba misses with a knee to the head.
Okunaba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bang.
Bang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Okunaba stops a takedown attempt from Bang.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okunaba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bang has Okunaba pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Okunaba manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang prevents a body shot from Okunaba.
Okunaba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Okunaba looking to throw knees to the head but Bang is blocking nicely.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bang.
Bang looking for a takedown.
Bang wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1#
Okunaba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okunaba misses with a knee strike.
Okunaba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bang blocks it with crossed arms.
Okunaba lands a good knee to the midsection. Bang won't want to take too many of those.
Okunaba throws a punch but it's blocked by Bang.
A nice right hand lands inside from Okunaba.
Okunaba unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bang lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #TD#
Bang turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bang manages to end up in side control.#SUB#
Bang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Okunaba, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Bang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Okunaba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okunaba tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Bang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Bang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Okunaba, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Okunaba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Okunaba takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Okunaba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Okunaba keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Bang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Okunaba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Okunaba struggling a bit here.#T3#
Okunaba is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB#
Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okunaba wants to control but Bang postures up.
The ground and pound from Bang seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Okunaba stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Okunaba tries to bench press Bang off him but Bang keeps the position.
Bang in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bang throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Okunaba wants to control but Bang postures up.#T4#
Okunaba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bang cracks Okunaba with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Okunaba is looking to regain half guard here but Bang keeps moving and retains side control.
Okunaba wants to control but Bang postures up.#SUB#
Bang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Okunaba sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Bang seems to be working for a kimura but Okunaba defends the submission attempt.
Bang wants to pass to mount but Okunaba is defending the position.
Okunaba trying to control here.
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 Miro Bang will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Okunaba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Okunaba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bang's face.
#CUT2#
It looks like Miro Bang has been cut.
Bang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Okunaba prevents it.
Okunaba has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bang seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Okunaba can turn it around.
Bang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Okunaba smiles and moves away.
Bang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bang wants to clinch up but Okunaba keeps it at a distance.
Good exchange - Okunaba coming out on top.
Bang takes one to the side of the head.
Okunaba tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Okunaba.
A little feinted left hand from Bang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Okunaba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Okunaba has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Okunaba with a knee to the head.
#TD#
Bang pulls guard.
Okunaba passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Okunaba trying to control the position but Bang is working away.
Bang tries to bench press Okunaba off him but Okunaba keeps the position.
Okunaba wants to control but Bang is keeping him busy.
Okunaba tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bang's legs. #SUB2#
Okunaba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Okunaba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bang, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Okunaba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Okunaba trying to control the action but Bang is working from the bottom.
Bang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bang keeping full guard, as Okunaba tries to pass.
Okunaba trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Okunaba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bang trying to strike off his back.
Okunaba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bang is keeping the position for now.
Okunaba pushes down on Bang's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Okunaba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bang sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okunaba pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Okunaba advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Okunaba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bang flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Okunaba is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
Bang is squirming around, avoiding Okunaba's attempts to control the action.
Okunaba wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bang gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Okunaba seems to be working for a kimura but Bang defends the submission attempt.
Okunaba trying to pass the guard but Bang defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bang actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Okunaba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miro Bang's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Okunaba throws a low kick, looking for Bang's leg but Bang calmly moves out of range.
Bang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Okunaba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Okunaba swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okunaba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okunaba throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Bang counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Okunaba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Okunaba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okunaba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Okunaba is pressed up against the cage. Bang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Okunaba down to the mat. Okunaba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Okunaba forces Bang back against the cage and clinches.
Okunaba prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang jumps guard but Okunaba turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Okunaba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Okunaba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Okunaba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Bang wants a takedown.
Okunaba cracks Bang with a nice body shot.
Okunaba misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Okunaba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Okunaba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Okunaba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bang wants a takedown.
Kenton Okunaba seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but Bang blocks it.
Okunaba is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Okunaba lands a good knee to the midsection. Bang won't want to take too many of those.
Bang takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right hook to the body lands for Okunaba.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Okunaba landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Okunaba.
A short uppercut from Okunaba.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okunaba lands a knee to the head.
Bang takes a knee right on the jaw!
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but Bang blocks with his arms.
Bang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Okunaba smiles and moves away.
Okunaba tries a head kick but it misses.
Bang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bang walks forward, straight into a front kick from Okunaba.
Okunaba throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bang counters with a takedown into side control.
Okunaba is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Okunaba is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bang postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB#
Bang tries for a kimura but Okunaba is defending well. #SUB#
Bang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Okunaba has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Bang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bang throws a strike aimed at the side of Okunaba's head but Okunaba avoids it well.
Bang tries to score with some ground and pound. Okunaba controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Okunaba struggling a bit here.#T4#
Bang scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Bang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Okunaba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bang creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Okunaba sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Okunaba struggling a bit here.
Okunaba might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Bang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Bang tries for a kimura but Okunaba is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenton Okunaba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Okunaba 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenton Okunaba!
A victorious Kenton Okunaba thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
CEFC Live 65
Date: Sep 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Donk. Burgundy catches Okunaba right on the button with a cross.
Burgundy stalks Okunaba and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Okunaba's face. Okunaba staggers backwards, shaken.
Okunaba slips under a jab.
Okunaba looks for the body kick but Burgundy saw that one coming.
Okunaba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burgundy throws out the jab.
Okunaba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okunaba misses with a body kick.
Okunaba lands a slapping body shot.
Okunaba blocks a jab.
Okunaba lands with a kick to the ribs.
Okunaba wants to clinch up but Burgundy keeps it at a distance.
Ron Burgundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okunaba throws a wild body kick that Burgundy sees coming a mile off.
Okunaba keeps Burgundy at a distance using the push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okunaba lands a front kick.
Burgundy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Okunaba in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Burgundy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okunaba throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Burgundy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Okunaba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Okunaba scores with a spinning back kick!
Burgundy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Burgundy swings for the body but Okunaba moves out of range.
#CL2#
Okunaba forces Burgundy back against the cage and clinches.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Okunaba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burgundy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Okunaba letting Burgundy take a breather here.
Burgundy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Okunaba has him pressed against the cage.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burgundy.
Okunaba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Burgundy's face.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ron Burgundy has been cut.
Okunaba blocks an uppercut.
Okunaba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burgundy avoiding damage as Okunaba throws knees to the body.
Okunaba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Burgundy's face.
Okunaba blocking some punches.
Okunaba missing with knees to the body.
Okunaba landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T2#
Okunaba crunches a lovely knee into Burgundy's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okunaba misses with a body punch.
Burgundy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burgundy tries to circle away but Okunaba has him pinned against the cage.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burgundy.
Okunaba missing with knees to the body.
Okunaba lands a right hand.
Okunaba landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Burgundy avoiding damage as Okunaba throws knees to the body.
Burgundy avoiding damage as Okunaba throws knees to the body.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Burgundy avoids the damage to the body.
Burgundy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burgundy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okunaba lands a knee to the body.
Burgundy throws an elbow but it misses.
Burgundy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burgundy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Okunaba.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but Burgundy blocks with his arms.
Okunaba looks winded!#T3##BC#
Burgundy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Okunaba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Okunaba misses the shot to the body.
Burgundy is looking to counter punch.
Okunaba misses with a kick to the body.
Okunaba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Burgundy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Burgundy.
Burgundy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Okunaba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burgundy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burgundy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okunaba.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Burgundy has knocked Okunaba down with a huge combo! Burgundy steps away and waves a wobbly Okunaba back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Kenton Okunaba has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burgundy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okunaba moves away.
Burgundy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burgundy lands with a right hand. #T4#
Burgundy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD#
Burgundy drops Okunaba with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Okunaba looks back up at him and smiles so Burgundy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Okunaba is rocked!
Okunaba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Okunaba is still on wobbly legs! Can Burgundy finish him?
Burgundy connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Okunaba to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Burgundy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ron Burgundy!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ron Burgundy made sure he mentioned Spartan Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
CEFC Live 63
Date: Sep 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Okunaba tries to land a front kick but Laoka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okunaba thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Laoka. Okunaba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laoka avoids the body shot from Okunaba.
Laoka lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
Laoka clinches.
Laoka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Laoka avoids it.
Laoka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okunaba looking to throw knees to the head but Laoka is blocking nicely.
Laoka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okunaba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okunaba unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Okunaba landing knees to the body.
Laoka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okunaba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okunaba blocks an uppercut.
Laoka takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Okunaba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laoka.
Okunaba pushes Laoka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Laoka looks winded!#T1#
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laoka.
Okunaba utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Okunaba is leaning against Laoka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Okunaba digs a right hand into Laoka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laoka's gas tank.
Okunaba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Okunaba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Okunaba lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okunaba scores with a knee to the head.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Laoka avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Laoka.
Okunaba works on Laoka's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Okunaba.
Laoka avoiding damage as Okunaba throws knees to the body.
Okunaba lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Laoka.
Laoka misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laoka.
Laoka landing knees to the head.
Laoka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Laoka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okunaba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okunaba lands a knee to the body.
Okunaba using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Laoka blocks a body shot from Okunaba.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laoka.
Laoka working aggressively here.
A short right from Laoka on the inside.
Okunaba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Laoka blocks it with crossed arms.
A body shot lands from Okunaba.
Okunaba crunches a lovely knee into Laoka's ribcage.
Okunaba scores a nice knee to the body.
Laoka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but Laoka blocks with his arms.
Laoka blocks a body shot from Okunaba.
Okunaba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Laoka avoids it.#T3#
Laoka has a couple of punches blocked by Okunaba.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laoka is defending well for now.
Laoka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Okunaba blocks it with crossed arms.
Laoka managing to block the knees to the body from Okunaba.
Okunaba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laoka.
Laoka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laoka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but Laoka blocks it.
Laoka throws a head punch that misses.
Laoka struggles to land a body shot inside as Okunaba controls his hands.
Okunaba tries a body shot but Laoka blocks it.
Okunaba tries a body shot but Laoka blocks it.
Okunaba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Laoka avoids the damage to the body.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Laoka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Laoka - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okunaba. #T4#
Okunaba working aggressively here.
Laoka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Okunaba misses with the head strike.
Okunaba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laoka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okunabas head.
Laoka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Okunaba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Laoka tries to land a knee to the head but Okunaba blocks with his arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Laoka.
Laoka avoiding damage as Okunaba throws knees to the body.
Okunaba landing knees to the body.
Laoka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Okunaba swings wildly with an uppercut but Laoka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okunaba tries to throw a body punch but Laoka avoids it by throwing Okunaba back against the cage.
Laoka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laoka managing to block the knees to the body from Okunaba.
Laoka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Laoka avoids the damage to the body.
Laoka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Okunaba or not.
Laoka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Okunaba dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Laoka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laoka moves out of range of the body kick.
Laoka misses with a low kick.
Okunaba tries a head kick but it misses.
Okunaba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Laoka swings for the body but Okunaba moves out of range.
Okunaba was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okunaba dips to his left and cracks Laoka with an uppercut!
Laoka scoring well with a low kick there.
Laoka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laoka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL#
Okunaba clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laoka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laoka.
Okunaba struggles to land a body shot inside as Laoka controls his hands.
Laoka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Okunaba avoids it.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laoka is defending well for now.#T1#
Laoka lands a hook that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
Laoka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okunaba landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Laoka is breathing heavily.
Okunaba lands a shot to the body.
Okunaba scores a nice knee to the body.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laoka is defending well for now.
Okunaba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laokas head.
Knees to the body from Okunaba.
Laoka takes a knee right on the jaw!
Okunaba looking to throw knees to the head but Laoka is blocking nicely.
Okunaba lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Okunaba.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laoka misses with some punches.
Okunaba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okunaba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laokas head.
Kenton Okunaba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Laoka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Laoka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laoka has a couple of punches blocked by Okunaba.
Okunaba landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T2#
Okunaba cracks Laoka with a nice body shot.
Okunaba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Laoka takes a knee right on the jaw!
Laoka working aggressively here.
Laoka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okunaba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Laoka's face.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laoka.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Laoka avoids it.
Laoka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Okunaba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laoka can do to turn this around?
Okunaba connects with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Laoka.
Laoka misses with a punch on the inside.
Okunaba lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Okunaba lands a shot to the body.
Laoka working aggressively here.
Okunaba is working Laoka over against the cage.
Laoka misses with a punch to the body.
Laoka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T3#
Laoka swings wildly with an uppercut but Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okunaba is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laoka is defending well for now.
Okunaba scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Okunaba.
Okunaba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Laoka's face.
Okunaba putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Laoka in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Okunaba as the two fighters clinch.
Okunaba struggles to land a body shot inside as Laoka controls his hands.
Okunaba lands a shot to the body.
Okunaba lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Laoka.
Laoka managing to block the knees to the body from Okunaba.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Laoka avoids it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laoka.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laoka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
Okunaba lands a body shot in the clinch.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laoka is defending well for now.
Laoka pushes Okunaba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okunaba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laoka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laoka.
Laoka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okunaba's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laoka.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Laoka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Laoka.
Laoka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okunabas head.
Laoka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laoka lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laoka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laoka is defending well for now.
Laoka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Okunaba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laoka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Okunaba dominated that second round.
That's time! Okunaba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Laoka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Okunaba works Laoka's body with a nice hook.
Okunaba throws a shot to the body.
Okunaba misses with a low kick.
Laoka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laoka lands a head shot.
A shot to the liver by Okunaba. Beautiful body shot.
A leg kick checked by Okunaba.#CL#
Okunaba clinches up with Laoka and pushes him back against the cage.
Laoka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Okunaba blocks it with crossed arms.
Laoka managing to block the knees to the body from Okunaba.
Laoka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Laoka blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laoka tries to throw a body punch but Okunaba avoids it by throwing Laoka back against the cage.
Laoka misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laoka.
Laoka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Laoka lands a right hand. #T1#
Laoka blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Laoka.
Laoka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Laoka lands with a left to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Laoka obliges.
Laoka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Laoka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
Laoka landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Kenton Okunaba has been cut.
Laoka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laoka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Okunaba.
Laoka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okunaba's elbow.
Laoka lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laoka.
A short uppercut from Laoka.
Laoka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laoka throws a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Laoka avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okunaba.
Laoka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Katsu Laoka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenton Okunaba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Laoka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laoka.
Okunaba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okunaba avoiding damage as Laoka throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Laoka fails to land.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but Laoka blocks with his arms.
Laoka misses with a punch to the body.
Laoka struggles to land a body shot inside as Okunaba controls his hands.
Okunaba putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Laoka in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Laoka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laoka wants to stall.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Laoka misses with a punch to the body.
Okunaba blocking some punches.
Laoka tries to throw a body punch but Okunaba avoids it by throwing Laoka back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Okunaba.
Laoka tries a body shot but Okunaba blocks it.
Laoka tries to land a knee to the head but Okunaba blocks with his arms.
A short uppercut from Laoka.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laoka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laoka.
Laoka missing with knees to the body.
Okunaba managing to block the knees to the body from Laoka.
#T4#
Okunaba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laoka misses with some punches.
Laoka misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Laoka.
Laoka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Okunaba avoids it.
Okunaba lands a nice knee to the body.
Laoka tries to throw a body punch but Okunaba avoids it by throwing Laoka back against the cage.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Laoka avoiding damage as Okunaba throws knees to the body.
Okunaba blocks a body shot from Laoka.
Okunaba on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Laoka missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Katsu Laoka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Okunaba has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenton Okunaba!
Kenton Okunaba decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CEFC Sunday Night Fights 3
Date: Aug 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Okunaba looks for the body kick but Xll saw that one coming.
Xll scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Kenton Okunaba has been cut.
Okunaba throws a sloppy body shot
#KD#
and Xll counters with a head kick that drops Okunaba to the mat! Okunaba scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Okunaba is rocked!
Xll throws an uppercut from hell that sends Okunaba clean off his feet! He's out cold! Xll stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ramses Xll!
An out of breath Ramses Xll thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 230
Date: Aug 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Cobblepot blocks the body kick.
Cobblepot avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Okunaba blocks a jab.
Cobblepot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okunaba can pounce on him.
Okunaba scores with a nice body kick.
Cobblepot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Okunaba tries to land a body kick
and Cobblepot counters with a nice uppercut.
Okunaba is looking to land body kicks.
Okunaba scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Cobblepot lands an impressive looking overhand right. Okunaba doesn't seem phased though.
Kenton Okunaba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okunaba misses with a body kick.
A solid body kick from Okunaba.
Okunaba wants to clinch.#T1#
Okunaba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobblepot manages to avoid it.
Cobblepot blocks the body kick.
Okunaba delivers a nice body kick.
Okunaba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cobblepot does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cobblepot.
Cobblepot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Okunaba's hands.
Okunaba tries to land a front kick but Cobblepot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cobblepot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Okunaba tries to land a body kick
enabling Cobblepot to counter with a crisp jab.
Okunaba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cobblepot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Okunaba lands a jab.#T2#
Okunaba is looking to land body kicks.
Cobblepot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Okunaba attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cobblepot checks the leg kick.#CL#
Okunaba clinches up with Cobblepot and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okunaba digs a right hand into Cobblepot's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cobblepot's gas tank.
Cobblepot throws a punch but it's blocked by Okunaba.
Okunaba struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobblepot controls his hands.
Okunaba tries a body shot but Cobblepot blocks it.
Cobblepot takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cobblepot looks winded!
Okunaba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okunaba scores a nice knee to the body.
Cobblepot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Okunaba.
Okunaba using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cobblepot blocks a body shot from Okunaba. #T3#
Okunaba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cobblepot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Okunaba - that landed with a thud.
Okunaba tries to throw a body punch but Cobblepot avoids it by throwing Okunaba back against the cage.
Okunaba missing with knees to the body.
Okunaba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Okunaba with a knee to the head.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cobblepot.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cobblepot avoids it.
Cobblepot swings wildly with an uppercut but Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but Cobblepot blocks it.
Okunaba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head.
Okunaba blocking some punches.
Cobblepot avoiding damage as Okunaba throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okunaba.
Okunaba missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
Cobblepot working aggressively here.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Cobblepot avoids the damage to the body.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cobblepot is defending well for now.
Cobblepot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees to the body from Okunaba.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Okunaba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okunaba gets through Cobblepot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cobblepot misses with the head strike.
Okunaba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cobblepot throws a punch but it's blocked by Okunaba.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Cobblepot avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Okunaba obliges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobblepot.
Okunaba landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Okunaba with a knee to the head.
Okunaba is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Okunaba connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Okunaba dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Okunaba has Cobblepot up against the cage in a clinch.
Okunaba blocking some punches.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Kenton Okunaba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Okunaba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobblepot backwards.
Cobblepot lands with a right to the head.
Cobblepot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Okunaba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobblepot's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okunaba.
Okunaba struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobblepot controls his hands.
Okunaba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobblepot backwards.
Okunaba 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobblepot misses with some punches.
Cobblepot misses with the head strike.
Cobblepot managing to block the knees to the body from Okunaba.
Okunaba lands a knee to the body.
Cobblepot throws a punch but it's blocked by Okunaba.
Cobblepot gets through Okunaba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Cobblepot stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Okunaba tries a body shot but Cobblepot blocks it.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A body shot lands from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot misses with a punch on the inside.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cobblepot is defending well for now.
Okunaba pushes Cobblepot back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cobblepot is breathing heavily.
Okunaba blocks an uppercut.
Okunaba lands a shoulder strike.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Cobblepot avoids the damage to the body.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Okunaba crunches a lovely knee into Cobblepot's ribcage.
Okunaba missing with knees to the body.
Okunaba lands a body punch.
Okunaba blocks an uppercut.
Cobblepot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobblepot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okunaba throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Cobblepot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okunaba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cobblepot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cobblepot.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okunaba.
A short right from Cobblepot on the inside.
Okunaba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okunaba cracks Cobblepot with a nice body shot.
Okunaba lands with a left to the head.
Cobblepot swings wildly with an uppercut but Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okunaba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cobblepot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Okunaba missing with knees to the body.
Cobblepot lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okunaba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobblepot's elbow.
Cobblepot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but Cobblepot blocks it.
#T3#
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cobblepot avoids it.
Okunaba blocks an uppercut.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Cobblepot avoids the damage to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Okunaba.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okunaba.
A head punch on the inside from Cobblepot fails to land.
Cobblepot lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Okunaba lands a nice shot to the body.
Okunaba unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Cobblepot avoids the damage to the body.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cobblepot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cobblepot.
Okunaba missing with knees to the body.
Cobblepot swings wildly with an uppercut but Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okunaba scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okunaba missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
Okunaba working aggressively here.
Okunaba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cobblepot can do to turn this around?
Cobblepot prevents a body shot from Okunaba.
Okunaba utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cobblepot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobblepot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okunaba swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobblepot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobblepot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okunaba landing knees to the head.
Okunaba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobblepot backwards.
Good body shot from Okunaba.
Nice body punch from Okunaba.
Cobblepot managing to block the knees to the body from Okunaba.
Cobblepot tries to work over Okunaba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Okunaba.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cobblepot is defending well for now.
Okunaba landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Okunaba dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Cobblepot blocks a head kick by Okunaba.
Okunaba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobblepot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okunaba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cobblepot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okunaba throws a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Okunaba.
A jab from Okunaba misses.
Cobblepot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Okunaba with a body shot.
Cobblepot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba scores with a body shot.
Okunaba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cobblepot doesn't seem bothered though.
Okunaba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cobblepot has time to react.#T1#
Cobblepot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okunaba scores with a jab to the body.
Okunaba wants to clinch up but Cobblepot keeps it at a distance.
Okunaba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okunaba is looking to wear down Cobblepot with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Okunaba looks to land a body kick but Cobblepot moved away.
Okunaba cracks Cobblepot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Okunaba throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cobblepot blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Cobblepot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cobblepot looks to throw the jab but Okunaba is out of range.
Okunaba scores with a hook to the body. Cobblepot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cobblepot moves out of range of the body kick.
Oswald Cobblepot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenton Okunaba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Okunaba scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cobblepot circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cobblepot counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobblepot avoids the body shot from Okunaba.
Okunaba swings for the body but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Okunaba works Cobblepot's body with a nice hook.
Okunaba moves in looking to clinch but Cobblepot pushes him off.
Cobblepot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okunaba misses with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okunaba slips a jab from Cobblepot.
Okunaba moves away from the strike by Cobblepot. #T3#
Okunaba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cobblepot motions for Okunaba to come forward. Cobblepot throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobblepot throws a jab but it's blocked by Okunaba.
Cobblepot moves out of range of the body kick from Okunaba.
Cobblepot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kenton Okunaba is winning the standup battle so far.
Okunaba throws a push kick but Cobblepot slaps the foot to one side.
A lazy body kick from Okunaba
and Cobblepot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okunaba throws a push kick but Cobblepot slaps the foot to one side.
Okunaba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Okunaba tries to work over Cobblepot's front leg with a kick but Cobblepot checks it.
Cobblepot throws out a counter right but Okunaba avoids it with no problem.
Okunaba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okunaba thuds a left hand into Cobblepot's body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Okunaba.
Okunaba will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cobblepot is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Okunaba digs a good hook to Cobblepot's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okunaba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Cobblepot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okunaba looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okunaba throws a good cross that connects.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okunaba.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cobblepot! But no joy.#CL#
Okunaba has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenton Okunaba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Okunaba has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenton Okunaba!
A victorious Kenton Okunaba thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
CEFC 297
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Okunaba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Severn was well out of range. Poor timing from Okunaba.
Severn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Okunaba counters with a quick kick to the body but Severn blocks it.
Okunaba tries a head kick but it misses.
Okunaba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Severn tries to counter with a clinch but Okunaba shakes him off and moves away.
Severn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Okunaba scores with a kick to the body.
Okunaba misses the shot to the body.
Okunaba sets himself, and Severn steps forward looking for the clinch! Okunaba avoids it this time.
Severn throws a sloppy head kick and Okunaba moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okunaba. Severn does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Okunaba throws a head kick but Severn moves out of range.
Okunaba tries to clinch but Severn is having none of it.
Severn moves out of range of the body kick from Okunaba.
#T1#
Okunaba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Severn feints a counter leg kick.
Severn moves out of range as Okunaba throws a body kick.
Okunaba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big right from Okunaba misses.
Okunaba ducks under a wild hook from Severn.
Severn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A cross from Okunaba lands.
Okunaba misses with a kick to the body.
Severn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Okunaba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okunaba throws an overhand right that lands on Severn's shoulder, as Severn tries to avoid the shot.
Severn tries to counter with a clinch but Okunaba shakes him off and moves away.
Severn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okunaba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Severn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Severn misses the jab.#T2#
Okunaba lands a body shot.
Okunaba lands a jab to Severn's midsection.
Okunaba throws a body punch but Severn moves out of range.
Severn with the counter takedown but Okunaba avoids it easily.
Okunaba throws a shot from downtown. Severn moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okunaba lands with a good body shot.
Okunaba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Severn.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Severn.
Okunaba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Severn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Okunaba avoids the head kick by Severn.
Okunaba throws a body punch but Severn moves out of range. #T3#
Okunaba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Severn moves out of range of the body kick from Okunaba.
Kenton Okunaba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okunaba throws a nice head kick!
Okunaba is looking to wear down Severn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Okunaba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Severn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Okunaba misses with a body kick.
Jab by Severn.
Severn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okunaba.
A counter left hand to the body from Okunaba misses its target.
Okunaba throws a head kick but Severn moves out of range.
Severn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Severn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Severn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okunaba moves away.
Severn misses with a two punch combination.
Okunaba misses with a low kick.
Severn shapes to counter with a head kick.#T4#
Okunaba throws a leg kick that is checked
and Severn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okunaba looks to land a body kick but Severn moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okunaba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okunaba looks for the body kick but Severn saw that one coming.
Severn thumps Okunaba with a low kick.
Okunaba takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Severn moves out of range of the body kick.
Okunaba looks to score with a jab to the body but Severn is just out of range.
Okunaba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body punch from Okunaba.
Okunaba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Okunaba dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Severn swings for the body but Okunaba moves out of range.
Severn moves out of range of the body kick.
Okunaba moves away from the strike by Severn.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okunaba.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Severn might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Okunaba has got the better of the exchanges.
Severn scores with a decent looking hook.
Severn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Severn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Okunaba backs up against the cage.
Okunaba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Severn.
Nice body kick from Okunaba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba takes a swing at Severn's ribcage but misses.
Okunaba misses with a shot to the body
and Severn finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Okunaba throws a wild body kick that Severn sees coming a mile off.
Okunaba throws a front kick that sends Severn stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Okunaba throws the kick towards the body but Severn avoids it.
Okunaba throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Okunaba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Okunaba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Okunaba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Severn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Okunaba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Severn.
Severn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Severn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Okunaba.
Severn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Okunaba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okunaba takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Okunaba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Severn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okunaba tries to land a front kick but Severn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Severn feints the counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Severn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Okunaba circles away quickly and effectively.
Kenton Okunaba is winning the standup battle so far.
Okunaba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Okunaba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A shot to the liver by Severn. Beautiful body shot.
Okunaba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okunaba throws a body shot but no joy.
Okunaba throws a body punch but Severn moves out of range.
Severn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Severn throws a shot from downtown. Okunaba moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Okunaba lands with a good body shot.
Okunaba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Severn is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Severn.
Nice body kick there by Okunaba.
Severn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Okunaba looks to land a body kick but Severn moved away.
Severn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Severn throws a leg kick but Okunaba sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Severn looks to score with a jab to the body but Okunaba is just out of range.
Severn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okunaba.
Okunaba misses with an attempted mid kick.
Severn is trying to counter with his kicks.
Okunaba tries to score with a low kick but Severn moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Okunaba throws a half hearted mid kick.
Okunaba misses with a wild body shot.
Okunaba throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL2#
and Severn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Severn.
Okunaba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Severn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Okunaba pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Okunaba gets underhooks to prevent Severn's takedown attempt.
Okunaba misses with a knee to the head.
Severn lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okunaba is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Severn is defending well for now.
Okunaba tries to work over Severn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Severn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kenton Okunaba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Severn.
Okunaba scores a nice knee to the body.
Severn is breathing heavily.
Okunaba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Okunaba dominated that second round.
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!
#R3#
Okunaba scores with a shot to the body.
Okunaba lands a jab to Severn's midsection.#CL#
Okunaba has Severn up against the cage in a clinch.
Severn blocks a body shot from Okunaba.
Severn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Okunaba digs a right hand into Severn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Severn's gas tank.
Severn can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba looking to throw knees to the head but Severn is blocking nicely.
Okunaba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Okunaba misses with a knee strike.
Severn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Severn jumps guard but Okunaba stands there with Severn around his waist. Severn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kenton Okunaba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Severn.
Severn blocks a body shot from Okunaba. #T1#
Okunaba working Severn over with knees to the body.
Okunaba crunches a lovely knee into Severn's ribcage.
Okunaba putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Severn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okunaba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Severn avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okunaba.
Okunaba misses with a knee to the head.
Okunaba lands a knee to the body.
Okunaba landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Okunaba can't find room to land a body shot as Severn controls the action.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Severn avoids the damage to the body.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Severn avoids the damage to the body.
Okunaba landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kenton Okunaba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Severn wants a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Kenton Okunaba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Okunaba is pressed up against the cage. Severn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Okunaba down to the mat. Okunaba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A good leg kick by Okunaba.
Severn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okunaba.
Severn blocks a head kick by Okunaba.
Okunaba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Okunaba gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Severn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Okunaba is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Severn fails to pull guard.
Severn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Severn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Okunaba is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Severn tries to throw a body punch but Okunaba avoids it by throwing Severn back against the cage.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but Severn blocks it.
Severn is struggling to control the position.
Chris Severn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Severn is trying to drag Okunaba to the mat but Okunaba just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Severn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Okunaba pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Severn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okunaba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Okunaba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Severn can do to turn this around?
Okunaba scores with a leg kick.
Severn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Severn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Severn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okunaba. Severn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Severn misses with a hook.
Severn swats away the attempt to clinch by Okunaba.
Okunaba lands a nice leg kick that just misses Severn's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenton Okunaba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Okunaba has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenton Okunaba!
Kenton Okunaba decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CEFC Sunday Night Fights
Date: Jun 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Xll blocks the body kick.
Xll swings for the body but Okunaba moves out of range.
Okunaba follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Okunaba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xll.
Okunaba misses with an attempted mid kick.
Okunaba misses with the body kick
and Xll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xll cracks Okunaba with a good jab.
Okunaba takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Xll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okunaba replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Xll blocks it well.
Xll takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Okunaba scores with a hook to the body. Xll takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Xll lands a body punch.
Xll lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
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!
Xll avoiding damage as Okunaba throws knees to the body.
Xll lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xll.
Okunaba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Okunaba blocks an elbow strike from Xll.
Xll working aggressively here.
Xll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okunaba blocking some punches.
Okunaba missing with knees to the body.
Xll tries to throw a body punch but Okunaba avoids it by throwing Xll back against the cage.
Okunaba misses with the head strike.
Okunaba avoids the elbow strike from Xll, against the cage.
A short right from Xll.
Xll lands a hook that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
Xll avoiding damage as Okunaba throws knees to the body.
Xll working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Xll fails to land.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xll is defending well for now.
Okunaba looking to throw knees to the head but Xll is blocking nicely.
A hook to the body from Okunaba.
Okunaba tries to work over Xll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Xll avoids the damage to the body.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xll.
Xll lands an uppercut.
Okunaba connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ramses Xll has been cut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okunaba blocks an uppercut.
Xll lands an elbow inside that Okunaba shrugs off.
Xll blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Xll blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Xll lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
Xll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okunaba's elbow.
Nice elbow from Xll.
Xll misses with a body punch.
Xll lands an elbow inside.
A short left from Xll.
Xll can't find room to land a body shot as Okunaba controls the action.
Xll definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but Xll blocks it.
Okunaba looking to throw knees to the head but Xll is blocking nicely.
A hook to the body from Xll.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Xll avoids the damage to the body.
Okunaba looks winded!
A short left from Xll.
Okunaba tries to work over Xll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xll is defending well for now.
Xll stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Xll lands an uppercut.
Xll working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Xll makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Xll.
Okunaba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Xll gets through Okunaba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xll stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Xll scores with a shot to the side of Okunaba's head.
Xll digs a right hand into Okunaba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Okunaba's gas tank.
Xll lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Okunaba takes an elbow to the forehead.
Xll controlling the action here for a moment.
A short left from Xll.
Okunaba misses with a body punch.
Xll throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okunabas head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okunaba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Xll avoids the damage to the body.
Okunaba tries to throw a body punch but Xll avoids it by throwing Okunaba back against the cage.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but Xll blocks it.
#T4#
Xll lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xll looking to slow down the pace here.
Xll lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Okunaba being controlled against the cage.
Xll slowing the pace effectively.
Xll working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okunaba misses with a punch to the body.
Xll on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Okunaba.
Xll lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#KD#
Xll drops Okunaba onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Okunaba is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Okunaba is rocked!
Xll pushes Okunaba against the cage. Xll is working some dirty boxing. Xll pushes off with a quick right hook! Okunaba goes down! Okunaba tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Xll moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramses Xll!
During a confident post fight interview, Ramses Xll thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CEFC Live 56
Date: Jun 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Barksdale tries to clinch but Okunaba is having none of it.
A shot to the liver by Okunaba. Beautiful body shot.
Barksdale fails with the takedown
and Okunaba counters with a left to the body.
Okunaba lands with a shot to the body.
Okunaba lands with a shot to the body.
Barksdale with a poor takedown
and Okunaba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barksdale dives in for a single leg takedown but Okunaba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kenton Okunaba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermaine Barksdale.
Okunaba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okunaba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Okunaba is looking to wear down Barksdale with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Okunaba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Okunaba thuds his shin into the meat of Barksdale's side.
Barksdale looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling a little - Okunaba finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Okunaba lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T1#
Barksdale tries to close the distance and clinch but Okunaba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Okunaba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Okunaba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Okunaba feints and then cracks Barksdale's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barksdale down.
Barksdale sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Okunaba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okunaba 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.
Barksdale has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Okunaba.
Okunaba cracks Barksdale with a right hand to the side of the head.
Okunaba delivers a nice body kick.
Okunaba throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okunaba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Okunaba scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Okunaba gets a clinch.
Okunaba landing knees to the head.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Okunaba landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barksdale has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Okunaba.
Knees in the clinch landing for Okunaba.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Okunaba obliges.
Okunaba is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Okunaba lands a shoulder strike.
Okunaba landing knees to the body.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but Barksdale blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Okunaba.
Okunaba landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Okunaba obliges.
Okunaba lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Okunaba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Okunaba connects with a knee to the head.
Okunaba landing knees to the body.
Barksdale can't break the clinch.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Jermaine Barksdale has been cut.
Nice body punch from Okunaba - that landed with a thud.
Okunaba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Okunaba working Barksdale over with knees to the body.
Okunaba landing knees to the body.
Okunaba lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barksdale or not.
Okunaba scores with a hook to the body.
Okunaba connects with a knee to the head.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barksdale is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barksdale takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Okunaba obliges.
Okunaba utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Okunaba scores with a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Barksdale is rocked!#T4#
Okunaba landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barksdale is still on wobbly legs! Can Okunaba finish him?
Barksdale looking to stall.
Barksdale seems to have recovered his senses.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barksdale is defending well for now.
Okunaba lands a left hand.
Okunaba unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barksdale lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Good body shot from Okunaba.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Okunaba.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barksdale is defending well for now.
Okunaba scores with a knee to the head.
Okunaba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okunaba working Barksdale over with knees to the body.
Okunaba landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Okunaba crunches a lovely knee into Barksdale's ribcage.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head.
Okunaba crunches a lovely knee into Barksdale's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Okunaba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jermaine Barksdale's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Barksdale takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Okunaba misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick from Okunaba.
A slapping body kick lands there for Okunaba.
Okunaba lands a leg kick that knocks Barksdale off balance momentarily.#CL#
Okunaba closes the distance and clinches.
Barksdale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okunaba lands a nice knee to the body.
Barksdale avoiding damage as Okunaba throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Okunaba drops Barksdale with a big knee straight up the middle! Barksdale is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
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!
A thudding body kick lands there by Okunaba!
Barksdale is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle, before Okunaba throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Barksdale's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Okunaba lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Kenton Okunaba!
Kenton Okunaba thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CEFC Live 55
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Okunaba tries to land a front kick but Justice steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okunaba lands a nice looking body shot.
Okunaba connects with a nice looking jab.
Kenton Okunaba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okunaba throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Justice counters with a shoot takedown. Okunaba fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Okunaba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Okunaba controls Justice momentarily but Justice frees himself.
Okunaba is pulling down on Justice's head. It's preventing any offense from Justice, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Okunaba keeping moving, preventing Justice from controlling successfully.
Okunaba pulls Justice in close to prevent any damage.
Okunaba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Justice forces his way into half guard.
Justice lands strikes from half guard.
Okunaba is looking to improve his position.
Okunaba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Okunaba.
Justice stays in close to Okunaba's body and controls the position.
Okunaba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Okunaba has control of Justice's left arm, preventing Justice from doing any damage. #T2#
Okunaba keeping moving, preventing Justice from controlling successfully.
Justice postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Okunaba is trying to keep Justice in close.
Justice throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Okunaba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Justice is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Justice makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Okunaba pulls Justice in close to his closed guard and prevents Justice from doing any damage or advancing position.
Okunaba keeping moving, preventing Justice from controlling successfully. #T3#
Justice sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Okunaba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Okunaba holds on and takes a little breather.
Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Okunaba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okunaba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Okunaba is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Justice avoids the body shot from Okunaba.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Okunaba tries to clinch but Justice is having none of it.
Justice is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Okunaba misses with a wild body shot.
Justice has his takedown stuffed
and Okunaba counters with a nice kick to the body. #TD2#
Okunaba gets caught napping as Justice dives in and scores a takedown. Okunaba manages to retain guard.
Justice wants to control from the top but Okunaba keeps moving.
Okunaba trying to control the position.
Okunaba keeping moving, preventing Justice from controlling successfully.
Justice working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Justice preventing the sweep.
Okunaba has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Justice trying to control but Okunaba is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Justice dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Okunaba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Justice stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okunaba takes a swing at Justice's ribcage but misses.
Justice with the counter takedown but Okunaba avoids it easily.
Okunaba slips under a jab.
Justice misses with a low kick as Okunaba jumps back.
Horrible takedown attempt by Justice or perhaps it was just good defense by Okunaba, which made it look bad.
Justice misses with a body punch
and Okunaba counters with a nice body shot.
Okunaba misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Justice decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Okunaba's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Okunaba holds on and takes a little breather.
Okunaba wants to sweep but no luck.
Justice wants to control from the top but Okunaba keeps moving.
Okunaba keeping full guard, as Justice tries to pass. #T1#
Okunaba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Justice scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Okunaba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Justice trying to control but Okunaba is working from the bottom.
Justice working some strikes from top position.
Okunaba is trying to keep Justice in close.
Justice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okunaba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okunaba trying to keep a closed guard but Justice is proving a slippery customer.
Okunaba has Justice pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Okunaba's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Justice is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Justice looking to pass the guard.
Okunaba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Okunaba moves in looking to clinch but Justice pushes him off.
Justice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okunaba tries to land a front kick but Justice steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okunaba darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Justice counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Okunaba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Justice's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Justice's back!#T3##SUB#
Okunaba working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Justice prevents Okunaba from getting a body triangle.
Blake Justice has got the better of the ground game so far.
Okunaba missing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Okunaba is looking for a rear naked choke here but Justice reverses the position brilliantly into Okunaba's guard!
Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Okunaba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okunaba controlling Justice's posture.
Okunaba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Okunaba throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Justice wants to control from the top but Okunaba keeps moving.
Okunaba can't keep his opponent in guard - Justice advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Okunaba keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Justice thows a huge punch but Okunaba dodges it nicely.
Okunaba is trying to maintain the position but Justice is very close to passing his half guard.
Okunaba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Okunaba trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Justice is looking to take a break and control but Okunaba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Justice seems content to control.
Nice strikes from Justice there.
Justice is thwarting Okunaba's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Justice 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Jab, jab by Okunaba - just one landing.
Okunaba throws a low kick but it's checked well by Justice.
Okunaba throws the left hand but Justice avoids the punch easily.
Okunaba lands with a nice body punch.
Justice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Justice circles away from the clinch attempt.
Okunaba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Justice is looking for the big counter here.
Okunaba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Justice drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Okunaba defends it well.
Okunaba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Justice was well out of range. Poor timing from Okunaba.
Okunaba tries to clinch but Justice moves out of range. #T1#
Okunaba throws a body kick that misses.
Justice feints the counter takedown.
Okunaba throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Justice moves into the clinch.
Okunaba landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Okunaba.
#CUT#
It looks like Blake Justice has been cut.
Okunaba lands a body punch.
Justice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Justice blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Okunaba lands a nice knee to the body.
Okunaba landing knees to the body.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Justice is defending well for now.
A body shot lands from Okunaba.
Okunaba landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Okunaba working Justice over with knees to the body.
Okunaba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Okunaba.
Kenton Okunaba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Okunaba lands a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Okunaba as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Okunaba.
Okunaba putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Justice in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Okunaba.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Justice is defending well for now.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Okunaba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Justice has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kenton Okunaba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Okunaba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Justice's elbow.
Okunaba lands a body punch in the clinch.
Okunaba scores with a knee to the head.
Okunaba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Justice blocks it with crossed arms.
Okunaba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Justice.
#T3#
Justice on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Okunaba misses with a knee to the head.
Justice jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Okunaba walks away with a smile on his face. Justice gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Justice takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Okunaba works Justice's body with a nice hook.
Okunaba lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Okunaba tries to clinch but Justice moves out of range. #TD2#
Justice shoots in and gets a takedown into Okunaba's guard.
Okunaba throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T4#
Justice wants to control from the top but Okunaba keeps moving.
Okunaba has control of Justice's left arm, preventing Justice from doing any damage.
Justice in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Justice stopping the sweep attempt from Okunaba.
Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Okunaba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okunaba trying to control the position.
Okunaba doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Justice is fighting to break Okunaba's control of his arms but Okunaba is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Okunaba is looking to wear down Justice with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No luck for Justice with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenton Okunaba showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Justice 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Justice!
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Event:
CEFC 287
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Okunaba misses with a kick to the body.
Mon Ami is looking to clinch.
And Okunaba counters with a quick kick to the body but Mon Ami blocks it.
Mon Ami keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Okunaba moves into the clinch successfully.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mon Ami.
Okunaba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okunaba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Okunaba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mon Ami.
Okunaba prevents the takedown attempt.
Okunaba prevents a body shot from Mon Ami.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Mon Ami avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Okunaba.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mon Ami avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mon Ami scores with a shot to the side of Okunaba's head.
Okunaba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mon Ami on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Okunaba scores with a shoulder strike.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Okunaba.
Mon Ami tries to stall but Okunaba uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1#
Okunaba landing knees to the body.
Mon Ami looks winded!
Mon Ami wants to stall.
Knees to the body from Okunaba.
Okunaba scores with a shot to the side of Mon Ami's head.
Mon Ami drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Okunaba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kenton Okunaba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Paul Mon Ami.
Okunaba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mon Ami.
Mon Ami goes for a takedown in the clinch but Okunaba prevents it.
Okunaba utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mon Ami blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Okunaba scores a nice knee to the body.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Okunaba unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mon Ami lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Okunaba.
#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Okunaba.
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!
Okunaba lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mon Ami.
Knees in the clinch landing for Okunaba.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Okunaba obliges.
Okunaba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Okunaba missing with knees to the body.
Mon Ami misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okunaba lands a nice knee to the body.
Okunaba lands a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Okunaba.
Okunaba lands a shot to the body.
Okunaba pushes Mon Ami back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okunaba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Okunaba.
Okunaba using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Okunaba using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Okunaba.
Okunaba unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mon Ami lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T3#
Okunaba is leaning against Mon Ami and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mon Ami misses with some punches.
Okunaba works on Mon Ami's body with a couple of short punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Okunaba obliges.
Okunaba lands a big knee to the head and Mon Ami goes down! Okunaba pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenton Okunaba!
Our winner, Kenton Okunaba, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 222
Date: Apr 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Fo shoots in and drives through. Okunaba sprawls well.
Okunaba connects with a leg kick. Fo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Okunaba misses the jab.
Fo tries to counter with a takedown but Okunaba is quick to defend against it.
Okunaba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Okunaba scores with a nice body kick.
#CL2#
Okunaba has managed to clinch.
Fo blocks an uppercut.
Fo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Okunaba smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tung Fo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fo is looking to clinch but Okunaba is avoiding it.
Fo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Okunaba closes the distance and clinches.
Fo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Fo jumps into guard, dragging Okunaba to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Fo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okunaba is aware though and is defending well.
Okunaba looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Okunaba won't allow Fo to sweep him here.
Okunaba trying to control the position from guard on top but Fo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okunaba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Okunaba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okunaba has managed to get both his arms back between Fo's legs - danger averted.
Okunaba wants to control from the top but Fo keeps moving.
Okunaba works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fo is looking for a sweep. Okunaba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Fo has his foot on Okunaba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Okunaba works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Okunaba throws a big elbow that misses.
Fo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fo has momentary wrist control but Okunaba slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Fo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Okunaba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Okunaba working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fo keeping full guard, as Okunaba tries to pass.
Okunaba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Okunaba content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Fo is looking for a triangle but Okunaba pushes his legs off easily.
Fo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Okunaba is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Fo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Fo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Okunaba holds on and takes a little breather.
Okunaba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Okunaba is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Okunaba managing to control the position.
Fo pushing down on Okunaba's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fo moves into full mount! Okunaba won't be happy about that!
Okunaba wants to control but Fo is having none of it.#T4#
Okunaba is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Fo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fo working for a submission but Okunaba is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Fo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Okunaba turns into him and now he's in Fo's guard.
#SUB#
Fo is looking for a triangle here but Okunaba uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Okunaba's best efforts.
Okunaba is nestled in close to Fo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Okunaba is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Okunaba dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Okunaba. No joy for Fo on that attempt.
Okunaba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okunaba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fo.
Fo moves out of range of the body kick.
Fo dives in for a single leg takedown but Okunaba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Okunaba moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fo fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tung Fo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Okunaba defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Okunaba. Beautiful body shot.
Okunaba leaves Fo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Okunaba avoids it really well and circles away.
Tung Fo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Okunaba sizes up Fo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Okunaba lands a nice shot to the body.
Fo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Okunaba.
Fo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Okunaba avoids it really well and circles away.
Okunaba lands with a nice body kick. #T2##CL2#
Okunaba pushes Fo up against the cage in a clinch.
Fo blocks a body shot from Okunaba.
Okunaba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okunaba looking to throw knees to the head but Fo is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Okunaba.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Okunaba just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Okunaba scores with a shoulder strike.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fo avoids it.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Fo avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Fo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Okunaba stands and throws Fo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Okunaba trying to control the position but Fo is working away. #T3#
Okunaba advances to mount.
Okunaba tries to control but Fo wriggling away.
Okunaba punching from mount but Fo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fo is looking to get to half guard.
Okunaba tries to control but Fo wriggling away.
Fo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fo manages to get to full guard.
Okunaba forces his way into half guard.
Okunaba wants to pass to mount but Fo is defending the position.
Okunaba is taking a breather. Fo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
Fo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Okunaba's guard. #REVR#
Okunaba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fo is one step ahead there.
Okunaba keeping full guard, as Fo tries to pass.
Okunaba working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Fo drops back looking for a leg! Okunaba is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Okunaba manages to kick Fo off! Fo jumps back into Okunaba's guard. #SUB#
Fo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Okunaba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Okunaba connects with a body shot.
Fo dives in for a single leg takedown but Okunaba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Okunaba is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fo rather than just go for the knockout.
Okunaba wants to clinch up but Fo keeps it at a distance.
Okunaba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okunaba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Okunaba wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Okunaba takes the fight into the clinch.
Okunaba lands a nice knee to the body.
Okunaba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Okunaba.
Okunaba working Fo over with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba scores a nice knee to the body.
Okunaba lands a knee to the body.
Fo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Okunaba.
Knees to the body from Okunaba.
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!
Okunaba using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Okunaba landing knees to the body.
Fo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tung Fo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okunaba pushes Fo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fo fails to pull guard.
Okunaba unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Okunaba.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Fo jumps guard but Okunaba turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
I was talking to Fo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Okunaba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fo tries to pull guard but Okunaba holds him up against the cage and eventually Fo drops back down to his feet.
Fo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Okunaba lands a right hand.
Okunaba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Okunaba tries to work over Fo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kenton Okunaba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Okunaba misses with a punch to the body.
Fo tries to pull guard but Okunaba holds him up against the cage and eventually Fo drops back down to his feet.
Fo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Okunaba walks away with a smile on his face. Fo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Okunaba circles away.
Fo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okunaba.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Okunaba.#TD#
Fo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Okunaba is controlling Fo's posture.#SUB#
Fo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Okunaba wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fo passes Okunaba's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Okunaba tries to get to full guard but Fo has control of the leg.
Okunaba trying to hold on to Fo's head to control him but Fo postures up.
#SUB#
Fo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Okunaba defends it well.
Okunaba has his hands clasped together around Fo's back. He's all about the action.
Okunaba is looking to control Fo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Okunaba avoid being mounted?
Tung Fo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Fo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Okunaba is just riding it out for now. Fo eventually gives up the hold.
Okunaba holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Fo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Okunaba is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tung Fo!
Tung Fo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CEFC 282
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Okunaba is looking to land body kicks.
Brandon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brandon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okunaba.
Okunaba connects with a leg kick. Brandon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brandon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Okunaba counters with a head kick.
Okunaba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okunaba lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brandon will feel that in the morning.#CL#
Okunaba drives through and clinches with Brandon against the cage.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but Brandon blocks with his arms.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brandon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Brandon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Okunaba is defending well for now.
Brandon is trying to pull guard but Okunaba turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brandon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kenton Okunaba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Brandon.
A nice left hand lands by Okunaba.
Brandon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Okunaba gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Okunaba just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brandon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
A right hand to the body from Okunaba.
Brandon looks winded!
Okunaba scores with a shot to the side of Brandon's head.
Okunaba using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Okunaba is leaning against Brandon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brandon.
Okunaba unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brandon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Okunaba scores a nice knee to the body.
Okunaba landing knees to the head.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Brandon avoids the damage to the body.
Okunaba unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Okunaba lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandon wants to stall.
Okunaba unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okunaba is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Okunaba utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
Okunaba is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Okunaba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but Brandon blocks it.
Okunaba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brandon avoids it.
Okunaba is pressed up against the cage. Brandon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Okunaba down to the mat. Okunaba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brandon fails with the takedown
and Okunaba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brandon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brandon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Okunaba moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Okunaba moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Okunaba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brandon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#T3#
Okunaba throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kenton Okunaba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okunaba.
Okunaba fakes the leg kick and cracks Brandon in the body.
Okunaba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brandon at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okunaba.
Okunaba throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Okunaba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brandon tries for a takedown but Okunaba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crunch! Okunaba slams his shin into Brandon's torso.
Okunaba lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Okunaba.
Okunaba connects with a body shot that sends Brandon's belly button to the back.#CL#
Okunaba takes the fight into the clinch.
Okunaba lands a body shot. #T4#
Okunaba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brandon blocks it with crossed arms.
Okunaba lands a body shot.
Okunaba digs a right hand into Brandon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brandon's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Okunaba.
Brandon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Okunaba scores a nice knee to the body.
Brandon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brandon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Okunaba lands a nice knee to the body.
Okunaba lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okunaba lands a knee to the body.
Okunaba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brandon avoiding damage as Okunaba throws knees to the body.
Okunaba scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Okunaba dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Brandon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Okunaba lands with a nice body kick.
Brandon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okunaba.
Okunaba throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brandon shoots in for a double leg but Okunaba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Okunaba tried to counter with a leg kick but Brandon avoided it.
Okunaba lands with a shot to the body.
Okunaba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Okunaba clinches.
Okunaba digs a right hand into Brandon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brandon's gas tank.
Brandon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Okunaba pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba prevents the takedown attempt.
Kenton Okunaba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Brandon.
Brandon managing to block the knees to the body from Okunaba.
Brandon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Okunaba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brandon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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!
Okunaba lands a knee to the body.
Brandon is breathing heavily.#T1#
Okunaba landing knees to the body.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brandon is defending well for now.
Okunaba missing with knees to the body.
Okunaba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brandon can do to turn this around?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Okunaba obliges.
Okunaba landing knees to the head.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Okunaba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but Brandon blocks with his arms.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head.
Okunaba lands a knee to the body.
Okunaba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Okunaba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okunaba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brandons head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brandon.
Knees in the clinch landing for Okunaba.
#T2#
Okunaba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Okunaba lands a body shot in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Okunaba.
A left hand lands to the body for Okunaba.
Brandon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Okunaba utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Okunaba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandon's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Okunaba.
Okunaba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brandon has a couple of punches blocked by Okunaba.
Brandon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Brandon. #TD2#
Brandon gets control of Okunaba's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brandon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Okunaba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okunaba pushing down on Brandon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brandon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Okunaba passes Brandon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Okunaba not doing much here.
Brandon manages to get to full guard.
Okunaba wants to control from the top but Brandon keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Okunaba has gone for a leg lock! Brandon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Okunaba's guard.#REVB#
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Okunaba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandon tries to free his leg and advance position but Okunaba is retaining full guard.
Brandon preventing the sweep.
Okunaba pulls Brandon in close to prevent any damage.
Brandon wants to control from the top but Okunaba keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Okunaba dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Brandon misses with a few strikes there.
Okunaba fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brandon just manages to avoid it.
Brandon looks to land a right hand but Okunaba moved out of range.
Brandon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Okunaba.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brandon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brandon fails with the takedown.
Okunaba misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Brandon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brandon trying to control but Okunaba is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okunaba wants to sweep but no luck.
Okunaba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Okunaba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okunaba wants to sweep but no luck.
Okunaba is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kenton Okunaba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okunaba misses with a hook to the body
and Brandon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brandon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Okunaba defends well and Brandon ends up having to push Okunaba into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A good leg kick by Okunaba.
Kenton Okunaba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Okunaba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brandon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Okunaba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brandon. That did some damage!
Okunaba checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kenton Okunaba is winning the standup battle so far.
Okunaba throws a head kick that misses.
Okunaba lands a jab to Brandon's midsection.#CL#
Okunaba has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brandon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Okunaba pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kenton Okunaba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Brandon.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brandon avoids it.
Okunaba managing to block the knees to the body from Brandon.
Brandon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Okunaba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3#
Brandon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brandon avoiding damage as Okunaba throws knees to the body.
Okunaba keeps control of Brandon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brandon is trying to pull guard but Okunaba turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Brandon has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Okunaba is trying to keep an underhook but Brandon manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T4#
Okunaba is positioning himself well to prevent Brandon advancing to mount.
Brandon trying to control the action but Okunaba is working from the bottom.
Junior Brandon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okunaba desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Brandon is working for a kimura but Okunaba is defending it quite comfortably.
Brandon prevents Okunaba from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okunaba is controlling Brandon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Junior Brandon.
I think Okunaba 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenton Okunaba!
A relieved looking Kenton Okunaba thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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CEC 551
Date: Nov 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Tronstone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okunaba.
Tronstone misses with a hook.
Okunaba throws a nice inside leg kick.
Okunaba moves away from the strike by Tronstone.
Tronstone cracks Okunaba with a right hand to the side of the head.
Okunaba takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Okunaba misses with a hook to the body
and Tronstone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Okunaba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tronstone moves away.
Okunaba moves out of range as Tronstone throws a body kick.
Okunaba scores with a shot to the body.
Tronstone cracks Okunaba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Okunaba takes a swing at Tronstone's ribcage but misses.
Okunaba misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Okunaba.
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!
Okunaba lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tronstone takes a step back to recover.
Tronstone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tronstone tried to score with a low kick but Okunaba checks it.
A jab from Tronstone finds it's way through Okunaba's defenses.
Okunaba punishes Tronstone's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Okunaba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tronstone.
The fighters circling - Tronstone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okunaba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tronstone throws out a loose jab but Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okunaba is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tronstone rather than just go for the knockout.
Okunaba throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from Tronstone misses.
Okunaba jabs at Tronstone's body.
Tronstone looks to throw the jab but Okunaba is out of range.
Okunaba just misses with a punch to the body.
Okunaba throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Tronstone to counter with a crisp jab.
Tronstone connects with a jab.
Okunaba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tronstone blocks the body kick.
Tronstone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tronstone misses with a low kick.
Okunaba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Okunaba misses with a body shot.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tronstone avoids the body shot from Okunaba.
Tronstone tried to counter with a leg kick but Okunaba avoided it.
Tronstone scores with a jab. Okunaba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tronstone throws a looping overhand right but Okunaba ducks down to avoid it.
Tronstone is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tronstone misses the shot to the body.
Tronstone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okunaba is looking to land body kicks.
Okunaba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Okunaba jabs at Tronstone's body.
Okunaba slips a jab from Tronstone.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tronstone lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Okunaba has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Okunaba and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Okunaba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okunaba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tronstone steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Okunaba. That one must have hurt.
Okunaba throws the kick towards the body but Tronstone avoids it.
A jab from Tronstone misses.
Okunaba slips a jab from Tronstone.
Okunaba ducks under a wild hook from Tronstone.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tronstone. Okunaba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okunaba misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tronstone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Okunaba walks into a jab.
Tronstone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okunaba now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tronstone misses with a hook.
Okunaba tries to clinch but Tronstone is having none of it.
Okunaba throws a body kick that misses.
Tronstone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okunaba was well out of range. Poor timing from Tronstone.
Okunaba thinks about the counter body kick.
Okunaba slips under a jab from Tronstone.
Tronstone moves out of range of the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Tronstone.
Tronstone looks to land a right hand but Okunaba moved out of range.
Okunaba counters with a body kick.
Tronstone looks to score with a jab to the body but Okunaba is just out of range.
Okunaba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Okunaba looks to score with a jab to the body but Tronstone is just out of range.#T4#
Jab, jab by Okunaba - just one landing.
Okunaba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tronstone.
Okunaba swings for the body but Tronstone moves out of range.
Tronstone throwing a counter right hand but Okunaba manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okunaba scores with a spinning back kick!
Tronstone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Okunaba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tronstone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Okunaba throws a head kick that misses.
Tronstone scores with a jab.
Tronstone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Okunaba closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Okunaba has managed to clinch.
Okunaba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tronstone's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Tronstone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okunaba wants to land a leg kick but Tronstone is out of range.
Okunaba throws the kick towards the body but Tronstone avoids it.
Okunaba scores with a jab. Tronstone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tronstone misses with a straight left.
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 Ike Tronstone will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tronstone moves out of range as Okunaba throws a body kick.
Okunaba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tronstone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okunaba misses with a body kick.
Tronstone 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.
Okunaba avoids the body shot from Tronstone.
Okunaba throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okunaba.
Okunaba blocks a jab.
Okunaba throws a low kick, looking for Tronstone's leg but Tronstone calmly moves out of range.
Tronstone blocks a head kick by Okunaba.
Okunaba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tronstone moves away.
Okunaba pushes Tronstone away with a front kick.
Okunaba tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tronstone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okunaba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ike Tronstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okunaba slips a straight right by Tronstone.
Tronstone just misses with a punch to the body.
Ike Tronstone is winning the standup battle so far.
Tronstone loads up on a big right hand but Okunaba slips the punch.
Tronstone moves out of range as Okunaba throws a body kick.
As Okunaba looks to move away, Tronstone throws a big counter combo but Okunaba just gets out of the way.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Okunaba misses.
Tronstone throws the left hand but Okunaba avoids the punch easily.
Tronstone misses with a left hand
and Okunaba counters with a nice kick to the body.
Okunaba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tronstone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tronstone takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tronstone takes a swing at Okunaba's ribcage but misses.
Okunaba counters with a body kick.
Tronstone misses with a wild body shot.
Okunaba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tronstone tries to score with a low kick but Okunaba moves his leg out of the way.
Okunaba misses with a low kick as Tronstone jumps back.
Tronstone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Okunaba moves out of range of the strikes.
Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tronstone.
Okunaba misses with a body kick.
Tronstone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Okunaba's calf.
Okunaba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Okunaba finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tronstone misses with a straight right.
A combination from Tronstone does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okunaba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tronstone throws a leg kick that misses.
Tronstone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tronstone throws a solid leg kick but Okunaba takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tronstone.
Okunaba throws the kick towards the body but Tronstone avoids it.#CL2#
Okunaba rushes Tronstone and presses him up against the cage.
Okunaba scores a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okunaba.
Okunaba lands a shot to the body.
Okunaba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tronstone backwards.
Okunaba utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tronstone prevents a body shot from Okunaba.
Tronstone will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Okunaba connects with a knee to the head.
Tronstone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3#
Okunaba scores with a knee to the head.
Okunaba landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okunaba tries to throw a body punch but Tronstone avoids it by throwing Okunaba back against the cage.
Okunaba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okunaba missing with knees to the body.
Okunaba lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Okunaba has Tronstone pressed against the cage, preventing Tronstone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right handed body shot lands from Tronstone.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Tronstone avoids the damage to the body.
Okunaba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tronstone blocks a body shot from Okunaba.
Okunaba looking to throw knees to the head but Tronstone is blocking nicely.
Tronstone blocks a body shot from Okunaba.
Okunaba blocking some punches.
Tronstone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Okunaba as the two fighters clinch.
Okunaba lands a knee to the body.
Tronstone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Tronstone avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Tronstone throws a punch but it's blocked by Okunaba.
Okunaba lands a nice shot to the body.
Okunaba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tronstone's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tronstone jumps guard but Okunaba turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Okunaba blocking some punches.
Tronstone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tronstone managing to block the knees to the body from Okunaba.
Okunaba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tronstone is defending well for now.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Tronstone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okunaba landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Okunaba landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tronstone managing to block the knees to the body from Okunaba.
Okunaba unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tronstone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tronstone is defending well for now.
Okunaba utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Okunaba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Okunaba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tronstone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Okunaba lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tronstone throws a leg kick
and Okunaba counters with a good, hard body kick but Tronstone shrugs it off.
That kick from Okunaba tenderised Tronstone's leg. Tronstone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tronstone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tronstone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tronstone takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Okunaba takes a swing at Tronstone's ribcage but misses.
Tronstone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Okunaba's calf.
Okunaba lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Okunaba avoids the body shot from Tronstone.
A shot to the liver by Tronstone. Beautiful body shot.
A punch combination from Tronstone misses.
Tronstone throws an off balance right hand
and Okunaba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Tronstone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Okunaba is out of range.
Tronstone blocks the body kick.
The fighters circling - Tronstone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okunaba steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Okunaba avoids the body shot from Tronstone.
Tronstone moves out of range of the body kick from Okunaba.
Tronstone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Okunaba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Okunaba misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Tronstone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tronstone moves out of range of the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Tronstone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tronstone moves out of range as Okunaba throws a body kick.
Okunaba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Okunaba is looking to land body kicks.
Tronstone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okunaba looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tronstone throws a shot to the body.
Okunaba lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Okunaba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tronstone fires out a quick counter leg kick but Okunaba just manages to avoid it.
Tronstone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T2#
Tronstone scores with a jab. Okunaba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tronstone lands an overhand right.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tronstone crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Okunaba - the referee stops the clock and Tronstone gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Okunaba. Tronstone manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okunaba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okunaba. Tronstone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okunaba.
Okunaba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tronstone moves away.
Tronstone misses with a straight left.
Okunaba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Okunaba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tronstone misses with a low kick.
Tronstone missing with a left hand there. Okunaba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okunaba takes a swing at Tronstone's ribcage but misses.
Okunaba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tronstone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Tronstone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Okunaba is looking to clinch.
Tronstone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tronstone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okunaba throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Okunaba lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tronstone takes a step back to recover.
Tronstone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okunaba throws a low kick but Tronstone moves out of range easily.
Tronstone misses with a hook. Okunaba ducked under it nicely.
Okunaba replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tronstone blocks it well.
Okunaba connects with a leg kick. Tronstone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Okunaba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tronstone manages to avoid it.
Tronstone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tronstone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okunaba.
The fighters circling - Tronstone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okunaba misses with a kick to the body.
#T4#
Okunaba misses with a body shot.
Okunaba lands with a nice body punch.
Okunaba's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tronstone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Okunaba scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tronstone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okunaba.
Okunaba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okunaba lands a front kick.
Okunaba tries to land a front kick but Tronstone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okunaba throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tronstone loads up on a big right hand but Okunaba slips the punch.
Okunaba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okunaba jabs Tronstone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tronstone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okunaba tries to clinch but Tronstone moves out of range.
Tronstone throws a jab when Okunaba was well out of range.
Okunaba let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice shot by Tronstone.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenton Okunaba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Okunaba 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenton Okunaba!
Kenton Okunaba seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CEC 547
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Augie moves out of range as Okunaba throws a body kick.
Nice body punch from Okunaba.
Okunaba slips a straight right by Augie.
Augie misses with a looping left.
Okunaba scores with a push kick.
Okunaba tries to clinch but Augie moves out of range.
Augie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Augie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okunaba.
Augie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Okunaba misses the shot to the body.
Okunaba throws a push kick but Augie slaps the foot to one side.
Okunaba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Augie shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okunaba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Okunaba scores with a spinning back kick!
Okunaba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Augie throws out a loose jab but Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Okunaba clinches up with Augie and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Augie avoids the damage to the body.
A knee to the head by Okunaba.
#CUT2#
It looks like DJ Augie has been cut.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Augie avoids it.
Augie throws a punch but it's blocked by Okunaba.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Augie is defending well for now.
Okunaba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Augie blocks it with crossed arms.
Augie avoiding damage as Okunaba throws knees to the body.
Augie has a couple of punches blocked by Okunaba.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okunaba.
Augie is looking to control Okunaba's arms but Okunaba gets an underhook and turns him. Now Augie has his back to the cage.
Okunaba landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Okunaba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Augie avoids it.
Okunaba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Augie.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Augie.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okunaba. #T2#
Augie is trying to maintain a safe position but Okunaba gets an underhook and turns Augie into the cage.
Okunaba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Augie's elbow.
Okunaba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Augie's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okunaba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Okunaba working Augie over with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Okunaba.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Augie avoids the damage to the body.
Augie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okunaba.
Okunaba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Augie's face.
Augie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Augie is breathing heavily.
Okunaba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Augie's face.
Okunaba misses with a knee strike.
Okunaba lands a body shot.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Augie.
Augie working hard to break the clinch.
Augie tries to work over Okunaba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but Augie blocks with his arms.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Augie is defending well for now.
Okunaba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Okunaba lands a hook that snaps the head of Augie backwards.
Augie avoiding damage as Okunaba throws knees to the body.
Augie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Augie misses with a punch on the inside.
Augie blocks a body shot from Okunaba.
Okunaba landing knees to the body.
Augie wants to take the fight to the mat but Okunaba manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Augie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Augie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Okunaba is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Okunaba missing with knees to the body.
Okunaba digs a right hand into Augie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Augie's gas tank.
Okunaba scores with a knee to the head.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head.
Okunaba lands a shoulder strike.
Okunaba throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Okunaba as the two fighters clinch.
Okunaba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okunaba landing knees to the head.
Augie misses with the head strike.
Okunaba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Augie avoids it.
Okunaba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Okunaba pushes Augie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Augie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Augie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Okunaba clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Augie is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Okunaba with him. Okunaba is trying to defend but Augie has an arm under the chin now! Okunaba grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). DJ Augie!
Our winner, DJ Augie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
CEC 537
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Okunaba tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yoshida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yoshida raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Yoshida moves out of range as Okunaba throws a body kick.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoshida throws a nice looking combination but Okunaba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Okunaba gets a clinch.
Yoshida avoiding damage as Okunaba throws knees to the body.
Okunaba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yoshida lands a shoulder strike.
Yoshida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Okunaba.
Yoshida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okunaba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yoshida backwards.
Yoshida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yoshida misses with some punches.
Okunaba working Yoshida over with knees to the body.
Yoshida looks winded!
Okunaba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoshida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yoshida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yoshida misses with the head strike.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Okunaba using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Okunaba lands a nice knee to the body.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Yoshida avoids the damage to the body.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yoshida avoids it.
Yoshida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yoshida tries to work over Okunaba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okunaba unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Yoshida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okunaba.
Okunaba is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okunaba.
Okunaba lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okunaba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yoshida's elbow.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Yoshida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Okunaba.
Okunaba works on Yoshida's body with a couple of short punches.
Okunaba lands a nice knee to the body.
Okunaba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okunaba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Okunaba working Yoshida over with knees to the body.#T2#
Yoshida takes a knee right on the jaw!
Okunaba lands a knee to the head.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Okunaba landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Okunaba landing knees to the head.
#ROC#
Yoshida is rocked!
Nice body punch from Okunaba - that landed with a thud.
Yoshida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Okunaba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yoshida's face.
Yoshida is still on wobbly legs! Can Okunaba finish him?
Yoshida swings wildly with an uppercut but Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okunaba scores with a knee to the head.
Okunaba has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Yoshida - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Okunaba, and another! Yoshida is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kenton Okunaba!
Kenton Okunaba seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CEC 526
Date: Jul 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Trujillo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Okunaba.
Trujillo backing away here, and Okunaba unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Okunaba lands with a good body shot.
Okunaba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Okunaba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Trujillo throws a lazy head kick
and Okunaba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okunaba. That's going to slow Trujillo down.
Trujillo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Okunaba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Okunaba.
Okunaba connects with a solid leg kick.
Okunaba tries to move into range but Trujillo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Trujillo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Okunaba - the referee stops the clock and Trujillo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Okunaba. Trujillo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Okunaba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trujillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Okunaba.
Trujillo tries a low kick but Okunaba avoids it.
Okunaba lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Trujillo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Okunaba lands a nice looking kick to the body. Trujillo takes a step back to recover.
Okunaba thows a body kick. Trujillo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Trujillo is breathing heavily.
Trujillo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Okunaba avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Trujillo misses with a hook.
A jab from Okunaba finds it's way through Trujillo's defenses.
Okunaba swats away the attempt to clinch by Trujillo.
Okunaba throws a wild body kick that Trujillo sees coming a mile off.
Trujillo scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okunaba takes a swing at Trujillo's ribcage but misses.
Trujillo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A good leg kick by Trujillo. #T3#
Okunaba moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Okunaba throws a body shot but no joy.
Trujillo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Okunaba circles away.
Trujillo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Okunaba.
Okunaba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenton Okunaba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trujillo throws a lazy head kick
and Okunaba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Okunaba has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Okunaba.
Trujillo misses with a leg kick.
Okunaba connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Nice cross by Okunaba.
Okunaba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Trujillo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trujillo misses with the body kick
and Okunaba counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Okunaba instigates a clinch.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Agustin Trujillo has been cut.
Okunaba landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Okunaba struggles to land a body shot inside as Trujillo controls his hands.
Okunaba missing with knees to the body.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but Trujillo blocks it.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Trujillo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Okunaba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Agustin Trujillo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Okunaba jabs Trujillo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Okunaba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trujillo throws a leg kick but Okunaba checks it.
Okunaba will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Okunaba throws a body kick that misses.
As Okunaba backs away, Trujillo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Okunaba fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Trujillo checks a leg kick.
Okunaba throws a body punch but Trujillo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trujillo throws a quick counter head kick but Okunaba was just out of range.
Okunaba throws a leg kick that misses.
Okunaba is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Trujillo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trujillo.
Trujillo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Okunaba throws the kick towards the body but Trujillo avoids it.
Okunaba walks into a jab.
Kenton Okunaba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okunaba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Okunaba just misses with a punch to the body.
Okunaba throws a body punch but Trujillo moves out of range.
Okunaba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Trujillo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okunaba lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Trujillo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Okunaba misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okunaba.
Okunaba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okunaba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trujillo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Trujillo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Trujillo loads up on a big right hand but Okunaba slips the punch.
Trujillo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Okunaba looks to land a body kick but Trujillo moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Okunaba closes the distance and clinches.
Okunaba missing with knees to the body.
#T3#
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Trujillo jumps guard but Okunaba turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Our sources have told us that Trujillo has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Trujillo is looking to break free of the clinch but Okunaba has double underhooks.
Okunaba unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Trujillo lands a right hand.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trujillo.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trujillo is defending well for now.
Okunaba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trujillo wants to take the fight to the mat but Okunaba manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Trujillo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Okunaba walks away with a smile on his face. Trujillo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agustin Trujillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okunaba swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Trujillo to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Trujillo. Okunaba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okunaba flicks out a counter leg kick but Trujillo steps away.
Okunaba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trujillo.
Trujillo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okunaba tries to work over Trujillo's front leg with a kick but Trujillo checks it.
Trujillo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Trujillo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Trujillo misses with a head kick.
Okunaba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trujillo throws a counter high kick but Okunaba was just alert enough to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trujillo misses with a head kick.
Okunaba swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Trujillo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Okunaba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Agustin Trujillo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Okunaba slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Trujillo throws a head kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Okunaba.
Trujillo shoots for a double leg takedown but Okunaba sprawls well. He's pushed Trujillo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Okunaba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trujillo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba takes a swing at Trujillo's ribcage but misses.
Trujillo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Okunaba cracks Trujillo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1##CL2#
Okunaba has Trujillo up against the cage in a clinch.
Kenton Okunaba seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Trujillo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trujillo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trujillo misses with a punch to the body.
Trujillo lands a hook that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
Okunaba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trujillo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Okunaba prevents the takedown attempt.
Okunaba prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agustin Trujillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trujillo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okunaba is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Trujillo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Okunaba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Okunaba lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kenton Okunaba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Okunaba lands a nice shot to the body.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trujillo.
Trujillo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trujillo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trujillo tries to pull guard but Okunaba holds him up against the cage and eventually Trujillo drops back down to his feet.
Knees to the body from Okunaba.
Trujillo missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trujillo misses with a punch on the inside.
Okunaba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Okunaba lands a body shot.
Trujillo is trying to pull guard but Okunaba has him pressed against the cage.
Trujillo wants to break free but Okunaba has control.
#TD#
Trujillo gets control of Okunaba's arms and successfully pulls guard. Trujillo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Okunaba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Okunaba's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Agustin Trujillo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Let's hope that Okunaba 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.
Trujillo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4##SUB#
Trujillo looking for a guillotine here but Okunaba defends easily.
Okunaba stopping the sweep attempt from Trujillo.
Okunaba is stalling in the full guard.
Trujillo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Okunaba is one step ahead there.
Okunaba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okunaba postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenton Okunaba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Okunaba 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenton Okunaba!
Kenton Okunaba thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Havoc Midweek Mayhem 7
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Okunaba has Blackburn up against the cage in a clinch.
Okunaba gets through Blackburn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blackburn lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Blackburn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Okunaba uses from the top position.
Okunaba tries to free his leg and advance position but Blackburn is retaining full guard.
Okunaba is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Blackburn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Okunaba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okunaba trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Okunaba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Okunaba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Okunaba wants to pass the guard but Blackburn is keeping the position.
Blackburn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Blackburn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Okunaba trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackburn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackburn looking to control.
Blackburn keeping moving, preventing Okunaba from controlling successfully.
Okunaba is really struggling to control Blackburn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Okunaba advances to half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Okunaba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Okunaba tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blackburn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blackburn is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Blackburn looking for submissions off his back.
Okunaba passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okunaba tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Okunaba working away.
Blackburn is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Blackburn prevents Okunaba from improving position.
Blackburn can't do much from the bottom here.
Blackburn stops Okunaba from passing to mount.
Blackburn felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Blackburn gets back to half guard.
Blackburn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Blackburn actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Blackburn is defending against the submission attempts here by Okunaba.
Blackburn trying to control here.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Blackburn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okunaba pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Blackburn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Okunaba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blackburn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Okunaba.
Okunaba trying to mount his opponent but Blackburn defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Blackburn is defending against the submission attempts here by Okunaba.
Blackburn desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenton Okunaba dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Blackburn throws the left hand but Okunaba avoids the punch easily.
Okunaba throws a quick counter kick to the body but Blackburn avoids it.
Blackburn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Okunaba's hands.
Blackburn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blackburn misses with a hook to the body
and Okunaba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blackburn tries to clinch but Okunaba is having none of it.
Okunaba appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Blackburn misses with a straight right.
Okunaba misses with a body kick.
Blackburn lands with a nice body punch.
Blackburn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okunaba counters with an outside leg kick.
Okunaba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn misses with a body shot.
Okunaba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Okunaba.
Blackburn scores with a jab to the body.
Okunaba takes a swing at Blackburn's ribcage but misses.
Blackburn ducks right into an uppercut from Okunaba. #T1#
Okunaba digs a good hook to Blackburn's body.
Okunaba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackburn manages to avoid it.
Okunaba throws a body shot but no joy.
Lugh Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okunaba.
Blackburn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Okunaba throws out a loose jab but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackburn tries to clinch but Okunaba is having none of it.
Blackburn connects with the punch.
Blackburn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okunaba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blackburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Okunaba.
The fighters circling - Blackburn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackburn tries to clinch but Okunaba is having none of it.
Okunaba blocks a jab.#T2#
Blackburn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Okunaba throws the kick towards the body but Blackburn avoids it.
Okunaba cracks the inside of Blackburn's front leg.
Blackburn misses with a body shot.
Blackburn just misses with a punch to the body.
Okunaba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okunaba takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blackburn lands with an uppercut that bounces Okunaba off the cage and back into range.
Blackburn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okunaba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Okunaba tries to move into range but Blackburn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Okunaba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackburn.
Okunaba throws a quick counter kick to the body but Blackburn avoids it.
Blackburn misses the body punch
and Okunaba counters with a nice leg kick.
Okunaba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blackburn needs to keep his hands up - Okunaba had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Okunaba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Okunaba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blackburn looks to score with a jab to the body but Okunaba is just out of range.
Lugh Blackburn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okunaba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Okunaba.
Blackburn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Okunaba at a distance.
Okunaba misses with a jab to the body
and Blackburn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Blackburn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blackburn tries to pull guard but Okunaba holds him up against the cage and eventually Blackburn drops back down to his feet.
Blackburn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blackburn misses with the head strike.
Blackburn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blackburn.
Okunaba is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Blackburn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okunaba crunches a lovely knee into Blackburn's ribcage.
Blackburn is breathing heavily.#T4#
Okunaba lands a knee to the body.
Blackburn has a couple of punches blocked by Okunaba.
Okunaba misses with a knee to the head.
Okunaba crunches a lovely knee into Blackburn's ribcage.
Okunaba lands a nice knee to the body.
Blackburn avoiding damage as Okunaba throws knees to the body.
Okunaba landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Okunaba scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Okunaba breaks the clinch.
Blackburn tries to clinch up but Okunaba circles away and keeps his distance.
Okunaba swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Okunaba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blackburn throws a body punch but Okunaba moves out of range.
Okunaba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okunaba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blackburn wants to counter the offense by Okunaba and move into the clinch position.
Okunaba is looking to wear down Blackburn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Okunaba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Okunaba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kenton Okunaba will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Blackburn lands with a shot to the body.
Blackburn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blackburn misses with a body shot.
Okunaba half committed to a counter leg kick.
Blackburn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okunaba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Okunaba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Okunaba avoids the body shot from Blackburn.
Okunaba was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blackburn just misses with a punch to the body.
Okunaba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blackburn lands with an overhand left.
Okunaba staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba swings for the body but Blackburn moves out of range.
Okunaba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Okunaba.
Okunaba lands a body shot.
Blackburn tries to clinch but Okunaba moves out of range.
Okunaba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Blackburn misses with a wild body shot.
Blackburn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okunaba was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackburn.
Okunaba just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Blackburn lands.
Okunaba throws a leg kick but Blackburn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blackburn misses the shot to the body.
Okunaba throws a quick counter kick to the body but Blackburn avoids it.
Blackburn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Okunaba avoids the body shot from Blackburn.
Okunaba is looking to land body kicks.
Okunaba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackburn.
Blackburn misses with a looping left.
Blackburn throws the left hand but Okunaba avoids the punch easily.
Okunaba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackburn.
Kenton Okunaba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A shot to the body from Blackburn misses
and Okunaba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Okunaba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackburn.
Okunaba misses with a looping right.
Blackburn's corner calls for a 1-2. Blackburn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Okunaba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okunaba tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blackburn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Okunaba with a body shot.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut.
Okunaba connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okunaba misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blackburn misses with a body shot.
Okunaba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blackburn misses with a shot to the body
and Okunaba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blackburn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okunaba was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Blackburn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okunaba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackburn misses the target.
Blackburn throws the left hand but Okunaba avoids the punch easily.
Blackburn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Okunaba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Okunaba throws a body punch but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn connects with a body shot.
Blackburn cracks Okunaba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lugh Blackburn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blackburn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okunaba was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackburn.
Okunaba scores with a jab. Blackburn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Okunaba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackburn.
It looked like Okunaba was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blackburn.
Okunaba misses with a body shot.
Okunaba throws a sloppy body shot
and Blackburn counters with a nice uppercut.
Blackburn throws an overhand right that lands on Okunaba's shoulder, as Okunaba tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Okunaba feints and then cracks Blackburn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blackburn down.
Blackburn stuns Okunaba with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okunaba ducks under a wild hook from Blackburn.
Okunaba was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Okunaba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blackburn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blackburn misses with a hook. Okunaba ducked under it nicely.
Blackburn loads up on a big right hand but Okunaba slips the punch.
Blackburn misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Blackburn throws a jab when Okunaba was well out of range.
Okunaba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blackburn tries to clinch but Okunaba moves out of range.
Okunaba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Okunaba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackburn.
Blackburn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blackburn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blackburn.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lugh Blackburn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Okunaba 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kenton Okunaba!
A relieved looking Kenton Okunaba thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Havoc Midweek Mayhem 5
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Gombos misses with a straight left.
Gombos misses with an uppercut. Okunaba saw that one coming.
Okunaba on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gombos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Westside Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Gombos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good exchange - Okunaba coming out on top.
Okunaba moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gombos throws a lazy right hand but Okunaba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gombos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Okunaba slips under a jab.
Gombos throws a shot from downtown. Okunaba moves away and avoids it.
Okunaba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gombos scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Okunaba jabs at Gombos's body.
Okunaba with a nice cross.#T1#
Gombos jabs Okunaba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Okunaba misses with a body kick.
Okunaba throws a leg kick but Gombos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Okunaba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Gombos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Okunaba's half guard.
Okunaba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gombos is trying to control. Okunaba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okunaba is trying to control but Gombos manages to pass to mount!
Okunaba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Okunaba tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Gombos working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gombos avoids the attempt from Okunaba to control.
Okunaba holds of for dear life.
Okunaba really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gombos avoids the attempt from Okunaba to control.#SUB#
Gombos working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T3#
Okunaba tries to reverse the position but Gombos maintains control.
Gombos looking to control but Okunaba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gombos raining down hammerfists from mount.
Okunaba is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Gombos looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gombos is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gombos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Okunaba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gombos looking to control but Okunaba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Okunaba is looking to improve his position but Gombos isn't that keen on the idea.
Okunaba prevents Gombos from taking his back.
Okunaba tries to lock up and control but Gombos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Okunaba is looking to get to half guard.
Gombos looking to control but Okunaba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Gombos has hold of Okunaba's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Okunaba manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Gombos moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Okunaba has worked his arm free - good work by Okunaba!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Gombos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gombos.
Gombos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gombos thuds a left hand into Okunaba's body.
Okunaba stuffs the takedown.
Okunaba flicks out a counter leg kick but Gombos steps away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gombos. Okunaba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okunaba looks to score with a jab to the body but Gombos is just out of range.
Gombos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Okunaba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gombos.
Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gombos.
Okunaba tries to move into range but Gombos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Okunaba connects with a body shot that sends Gombos's belly button to the back.
Kenton Okunaba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gombos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Okunaba.
Gombos swats away the attempt to clinch by Okunaba.
Gombos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Okunaba misses the shot to the body.
Gombos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Okunaba walks into a jab.
Okunaba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gombos throws a looping overhand right but Okunaba ducks down to avoid it.
Okunaba walks into a straight right hand from Gombos.
Okunaba moves out of range as Gombos strikes.
Okunaba now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gombos shoots and misses
and Okunaba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Okunaba tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dan Gombos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Okunaba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gombos throws out the jab.
Okunaba throws a body shot but no joy.
Okunaba moves out of range as Gombos strikes.
Okunaba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okunaba is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gombos rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gombos scores with a jab to the body.
Gombos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Gombos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gombos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okunaba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okunaba explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice defenses there by Okunaba.
Gombos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Okunaba misses with the body kick#TD#
and Gombos counters with a shoot takedown. Okunaba fights it but they end up in guard.
Dan Gombos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Gombos stands and throws Okunaba's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Okunaba can't do much from the bottom here.
Gombos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okunaba can do to turn this around?
Okunaba tries to improve position but can't.
Okunaba prevents Gombos from moving into mount. #SUB#
Gombos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Gombos is trying to get an arm triangle but Okunaba is defending well.
Okunaba is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Gombos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Gombos wants to control but Okunaba is keeping him busy.
Okunaba is holding Gombos down, trying to stall.
Okunaba tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gombos tries to advance to mount but can't.
Okunaba tries to buck Gombos off but Gombos is having none of it.
Okunaba sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Okunaba tries to get to full guard but Gombos has control of the leg.
Gombos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Okunaba's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Gombos dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Okunaba takes a swing at Gombos's ribcage but misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gombos here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Okunaba looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okunaba throws a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gombos.
Okunaba let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Okunaba takes a swing at Gombos's ribcage but misses.
Gombos misses with a wild body shot.
Okunaba now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okunaba.
Okunaba just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gombos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Okunaba doesn't seem bothered though.
Gombos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Okunaba's waist but Okunaba gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gombos off to one side.
Gombos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Gombos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okunaba was well out of range. Poor timing from Gombos.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okunaba. Gombos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gombos misses with a hook.
Okunaba let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Okunaba ducks under a wild hook from Gombos.
Okunaba throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gombos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okunaba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okunaba appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Okunaba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okunaba doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gombos ducks right into an uppercut from Okunaba.
Gombos misses with a body punch
and Okunaba counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Okunaba throws a body shot but no joy.
Okunaba tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gombos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gombos throws a lazy right hand but Okunaba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kenton Okunaba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Okunaba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gombos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Okunaba counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Gombos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gombos shoots for a takedown but Okunaba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Okunaba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gombos with a body shot.
Okunaba misses with a body shot.
Okunaba scoring well with a low kick there.
Gombos misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okunaba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okunaba will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Okunaba throws a body shot but no joy.
Gombos digs a good body shot into Okunaba's ribs.
Dan Gombos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Gombos misses with a hook. Okunaba ducked under it nicely.
Gombos goes for a double leg but Okunaba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Okunaba continues to drive forward.
Gombos scores with a sloppy right hand. Okunaba should have avoided that one.
Gombos slips a jab from Okunaba.
Okunaba scores with a nice strike.
Gombos lands a nice hook to Okunaba's body. Okunaba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gombos lands a nice hook to Okunaba's body. Okunaba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gombos misses with a body shot.
Okunaba lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gombos misses with a jab to the body
and Okunaba counters with a good low kick that Gombos was not able to check.
Dan Gombos is winning the standup battle so far.
Okunaba misses the shot to the body.
Gombos misses with a hook
and Okunaba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Gombos throws out a loose jab but Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okunaba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gombos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okunaba.
Gombos shoots in for a takedown but Okunaba shows good takedown defense.
Okunaba swings for the body but Gombos moves out of range.
Okunaba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Gombos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okunaba doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Okunaba scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okunaba. That's going to slow Gombos down.
Okunaba lunges at Gombos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gombos's hand.
A jab from Okunaba does it's job there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenton Okunaba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gombos 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Gombos!
Dan Gombos decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Havoc Midweek Mayhem 3
Date: Feb 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Okunaba throws a body kick that misses.
Esposito moves out of range of the body kick from Okunaba.
Esposito is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Okunaba fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Esposito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Esposito walks forward, straight into a front kick from Okunaba.
Esposito thuds a left hand into Okunaba's body.
Okunaba tries to close the distance and clinch but Esposito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Esposito swings for the body but Okunaba moves out of range.
Okunaba throws a wild body kick that Esposito sees coming a mile off.
Esposito tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Okunaba has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Esposito dives in for a single leg takedown but Okunaba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Esposito takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Okunaba swings for the body but Esposito moves out of range.
#T1#
Okunaba misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Esposito 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.
Okunaba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Esposito.
Esposito looking to pass the guard.
Esposito trying to control but Okunaba is working from the bottom.
Okunaba working a defensive guard here.
Okunaba keeping moving, preventing Esposito from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Okunaba holds on and takes a little breather.
Okunaba throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T2#
Okunaba is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Esposito on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Esposito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Esposito swings for the body but Okunaba moves out of range.
Okunaba moves away from the strike by Esposito.
Esposito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Esposito with a jab.
Okunaba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esposito manages to avoid it.
Esposito throws a shot from downtown. Okunaba moves away and avoids it.
Okunaba throws a head kick but Esposito moves out of range.
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!
Esposito throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Okunaba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Esposito is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Okunaba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okunaba. Esposito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Esposito drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Okunaba defends it well.
Okunaba swings for the body but Esposito moves out of range.
Kenton Okunaba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Esposito lands with a straight right. Okunaba didn't see that one coming.
Okunaba is looking to land body kicks.
Esposito with the counter takedown but Okunaba avoids it easily.
Okunaba walks forward, straight into a front kick from Esposito.
Okunaba misses the shot to the body.
Esposito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Esposito moves out of range as Okunaba throws a body kick.
Esposito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okunaba.
As Esposito tries to get set, Okunaba tries to push him back and clinch up but Esposito manages to avoid the attempt.
Esposito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Okunaba thows a body kick. Esposito tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Okunaba tries to land a front kick but Esposito steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Okunaba thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Esposito if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A body shot lands from Okunaba.
Esposito drops down looking for an ankle pick but Okunaba pulls his leg out and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okunaba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Esposito keeps the fight on the outside.
Okunaba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Okunaba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Esposito moves out of range as Okunaba throws a body kick.
Esposito throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Javier Esposito will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Okunaba looks to land a body kick but Esposito moved away.
Esposito connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Okunaba's hands.
Esposito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Esposito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito checks the leg kick.
Esposito with the counter takedown but Okunaba avoids it easily.
Okunaba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Okunaba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esposito manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Esposito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Esposito misses with a wild body shot.
Okunaba wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Okunaba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Javier Esposito seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Okunaba throws a body punch but Esposito moves out of range.
Okunaba misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Esposito counters with a nice double leg into side control. Okunaba won't be happy with that.
Esposito cracks Okunaba with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okunaba holding on.
Okunaba is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Okunaba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Okunaba is working hard here to advance position.
Okunaba has one of Esposito's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Okunaba is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okunaba trying his best to control but Esposito has mounted him.
Okunaba slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Esposito is trying to control the action in half guard but Okunaba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Okunaba is looking for a sweep. Esposito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Okunaba wants to control but Esposito is keeping busy.
Esposito wants to control but Okunaba is keeping him busy.
Okunaba is trying to maintain the position but Esposito is very close to passing his half guard.
Okunaba is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Okunaba keeping hold of Esposito's head, controlling as best he can.
Esposito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okunaba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Esposito is working away from the top position though.
Esposito prevents Okunaba from improving his position.
Okunaba is refusing to be controlled, as Esposito sits in half guard.
Esposito working the head and body with strikes.
Esposito wants to take a breather but Okunaba is having none of it.
Okunaba wants to control but Esposito is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Okunaba is concentrating on defense, preventing Esposito from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters circling - Esposito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Okunaba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Esposito throws a body shot but no joy.
Okunaba walks into a stiff left hand from Esposito.
Okunaba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Esposito cracks the inside of Okunaba's front leg.
Okunaba throws a shot from downtown. Esposito moves away and avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okunaba looks for the body kick but Esposito saw that one coming.
Okunaba throws a push kick but Esposito slaps the foot to one side.
Okunaba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Esposito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Okunaba just misses with a punch to the body.
Esposito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Okunaba, right into the meat.
Esposito lands with a kick to the ribs.
Okunaba throws a half hearted mid kick.
Okunaba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Esposito scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Okunaba is looking to wear down Esposito with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Esposito blocks the body kick.
And Esposito tries to counter it with a takedown but Okunaba pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Esposito avoids a kick to the body.
Okunaba thumps Esposito with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Esposito crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Okunaba - the referee stops the clock and Esposito gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Okunaba. Esposito manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Okunaba cracks a nice hook into Esposito's ribs.
Esposito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Esposito with a jab.#CL#
Okunaba moves into range and clinches up with Esposito.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but Esposito blocks it.
Okunaba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Esposito's face.
#BC2#
Esposito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okunaba moves out of range as Esposito throws a body kick.
Okunaba misses with the body kick#TD2#
so Esposito counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Esposito distracts Okunaba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Okunaba wants to sweep but no luck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okunaba working a defensive guard here.
Kenton Okunaba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Esposito is stalling in the full guard.
Okunaba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esposito is one step ahead there.
Esposito lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Okunaba is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Okunaba trying to control but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Esposito lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Esposito throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Okunaba works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Esposito trying to control the position from guard on top but Okunaba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okunaba trying to control the position.
Okunaba is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Esposito is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Esposito missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Okunaba wants to sweep but no luck.
Okunaba looking to control.
Esposito looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Okunaba working a defensive guard but Esposito manages to pass into side control anyway.
Javier Esposito is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Esposito is looking to take a break and control but Okunaba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Okunaba seems a little lost for a moment, as Esposito dominates the positioning.
Okunaba wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Esposito trying to control the action but Okunaba is working from the bottom.
Esposito is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okunaba is trying to control Esposito's posture but Esposito avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Esposito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Esposito 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Esposito!
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Event:
Havoc Midweek Mayhem 1
Date: Jan 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Burns wants to clinch.
Burns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okunaba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Burns takes the fight into the clinch.
Okunaba lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Okunaba.
Okunaba lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burns .
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burns avoids it.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Okunaba landing some nice looking knees to the body.
I was talking to Burns 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but Burns blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Okunaba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burns tries to work over Okunaba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okunaba tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Okunaba.
Burns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1#
Okunaba blocks an uppercut.
Okunaba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Okunaba tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Burns scores with a hook to the body.
Okunaba lands a right hand.
Burns misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okunaba.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burns is defending well for now.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Burns on the inside.
Okunaba missing with knees to the body.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns .
Okunaba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns scores with a shoulder strike.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burns lands a body punch.
Burns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Okunaba connects with a knee to the head.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okunaba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burns has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Burns is trying to maintain a safe position but Okunaba gets an underhook and turns Burns into the cage.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Okunaba.
Okunaba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burns avoids it.
Burns lands a left hand.
Burns tries to work over Okunaba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns misses with some punches.
Okunaba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Burns on the inside.
Burns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Okunaba is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Burns lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burns misses with the head strike.
Burns misses with the head strike.
Burns blocks a body shot from Okunaba.
Okunaba's coach down at Montreal Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Okunaba's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Okunaba missing with knees to the body.
Okunaba missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Okunaba obliges.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Burns on the inside.
Burns cracks Okunaba with a nice body shot.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okunaba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Okunaba fails to land.
Okunaba misses with a knee strike.
Burns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
Okunaba prevents a body shot from Burns .
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Burns .
Okunaba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Okunaba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Okunaba looks winded!
Okunaba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burns lands with a left to the head.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4#
Burns managing to block the knees to the body from Okunaba.
Burns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okunaba's elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns .
Burns misses with the head strike.
Burns working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burns lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burns blocks a body shot from Okunaba.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns scores with a shot to the side of Okunaba's head.
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Okunaba avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Okunaba controls the action.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Burns avoids the damage to the body.
Okunaba missing with knees to the body.
Burns tries to stall but Okunaba uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burns avoids it.
Okunaba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burns working aggressively here.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Burns avoids the damage to the body.
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 Alex John Conor Burns will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Burns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Okunaba connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Okunaba gets a clinch.
Okunaba lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Okunaba.
Okunaba lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burns or not.
Okunaba lands a knee to the body.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Okunaba - that landed with a thud.
Okunaba using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burns has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Okunaba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns tries to work over Okunaba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Burns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okunaba presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Okunaba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns .
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Okunaba.
A short uppercut from Burns .
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knees to the body from Okunaba.
Okunaba blocking some punches.
Burns managing to block the knees to the body from Okunaba.
Okunaba utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Okunaba unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Burns takes a knee to the side of the body.
Burns blocks a body shot from Okunaba.
Burns misses with some punches.
Okunaba misses with a knee to the head.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns .
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Okunaba connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns .
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okunaba's elbow.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Burns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burns pushes Okunaba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okunaba.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Okunaba.
Burns lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Okunaba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Okunaba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okunaba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Burns blocks a body shot from Okunaba. #T3#
Burns lands a body punch.
Burns working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burns lands with a light punch inside.
Burns working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burns lands a shot to the body.
Burns pushes Okunaba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Burns .
Okunaba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okunaba blocks an uppercut.
Burns scores with a shot to the side of Okunaba's head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Okunaba takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Burns on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burns scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns working aggressively here.
#T4#
Burns misses with some punches.
Burns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but Burns blocks with his arms.
Burns stalling in the clinch but Okunaba improves position.
Burns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
Okunaba working aggressively here.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns .
Burns lands a nice uppercut.
Burns lands a hook that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
Burns lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okunaba blocks an uppercut.
Burns lands a shoulder strike.
Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burns tries to work over Okunaba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns lands a nice uppercut.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Okunaba.
Okunaba looking to throw knees to the head but Burns is blocking nicely.
Burns on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex John Conor Burns dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Burns misses with a double jab.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice body kick there by Okunaba.#CL#
Burns closes the distance and clinches.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okunaba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burns lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Okunaba is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Okunaba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns 's elbow.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burns or not.
Okunaba misses with a body punch.
Burns lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burns is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns gets through Okunaba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Okunaba obliges.#T1#
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Okunaba.
Burns is looking to control Okunaba's arms but Okunaba gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burns has his back to the cage.
Okunaba tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Okunaba back against the cage.
Okunaba misses with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Burns .
Burns scores with a shoulder strike.
Okunaba blocks an uppercut.
Burns managing to block the knees to the body from Okunaba.
Burns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burns lands a right hand.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns .
Good body shot from Okunaba.
Alex John Conor Burns has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burns pushes Okunaba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okunaba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burns is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Okunaba.
Kenton Okunaba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex John Conor Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns presses Okunaba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Burns .
A short left from Burns .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Burns as the two fighters clinch.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okunaba can do to turn this around?
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Okunaba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Burns .
Okunaba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
A short right from Burns .
Burns lands a nice uppercut.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burns avoids it.
Burns misses with some punches.
Burns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okunabas head.
Okunaba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okunaba connects with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Burns .
Burns lands with a light punch inside.
Burns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okunabas head.
Burns scores with a shot to the side of Okunaba's head. #ROC#
Okunaba is rocked!
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Okunaba avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Burns .
Burns blocks a body shot from Okunaba.
Burns managing to block the knees to the body from Okunaba.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Burns .
Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Burns .
Burns is leaning against Okunaba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burns lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okunaba is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burns . #T4#
Burns lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
Burns lands a right hand.
Burns taking a breather.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Okunaba.
Burns working aggressively here.
Okunaba missing with knees to the body.
Okunaba seems to have recovered his senses.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns .
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burns avoiding damage as Okunaba throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Okunaba's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Okunaba drops to his knees and Burns pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex John Conor Burns !
A relieved looking Alex John Conor Burns thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
MFN 361
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Weight throws a body punch but Okunaba moves out of range. #CL#
Weight moves into the clinch.
Weight tries to throw a body punch but Okunaba avoids it by throwing Weight back against the cage.
Okunaba missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Okunaba.
Weight pushes Okunaba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okunaba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weight's elbow.
Okunaba missing with knees to the body.
Weight struggles to land a body shot inside as Okunaba controls his hands.
Okunaba misses with a knee to the head.
Weight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Weight.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Weight has a couple of punches blocked by Okunaba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okunaba can't find room to land a body shot as Weight controls the action.
Weight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weight lands with a light punch inside.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good body shot from Okunaba.
#T1#
Okunaba blocks the elbow strike.
Weight avoiding damage as Okunaba throws knees to the body.
Okunaba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Weight.
Weight lands an elbow just above Okunaba 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Kenton Okunaba has been cut.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Weight avoids it.
Okunaba misses with a knee to the head.
Weight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okunaba's coach down at Montreal Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Okunaba's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Okunaba scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Weight avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Okunaba.
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but Weight blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Okunaba obliges.
Weight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weight tries a body shot but Okunaba blocks it.
Okunaba missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Okunaba.
Okunaba working aggressively here.
Okunaba using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards. #T2#
Okunaba blocks an elbow strike from Weight.
Okunaba struggles to land a body shot inside as Weight controls his hands.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but Weight blocks with his arms.
Okunaba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weight's elbow.
Okunaba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Okunaba connects with a nasty looking knee right to Weight's face.
Weight lands a right hand.
Weight lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Okunaba lands a knee to the head.
Weight lands an uppercut.
Weight lands with a light punch inside.
Weight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Weight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Weight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Okunaba obliges.
Weight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okunaba presses Weight against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Weight swings wildly with an uppercut but Okunaba uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Weight avoiding damage as Okunaba throws knees to the body.
Weight managing to block the knees to the body from Okunaba.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Weight is defending well for now.
Weight lands a body punch.
Okunaba looks winded!
Nice elbow from Weight.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but Weight blocks with his arms.
Weight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Okunaba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Weight.
Okunaba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Weight lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Weight lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Okunaba takes an elbow to the forehead.
Okunaba throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Weight.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but Weight avoids the damage to the body.
Weight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Okunaba.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Weight.
#T4#
A short uppercut from Weight.
Okunaba throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Weight. #CUT#
That has opened up Kenton Okunaba's cut even more.
Weight lands an elbow inside.
Weight comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Weight lands an elbow just above Okunaba 's eye.
A hook to the body from Weight.
Okunaba takes a shot to the head.
Weight gets through Okunaba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Okunaba is rocked!
Weight misses with an elbow over the top.
Okunaba is still on wobbly legs! Can Weight finish him?
Weight has a couple of punches blocked by Okunaba.
Okunaba seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice elbow from Weight.
Weight throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Okunaba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Okunabas head.
Weight lands a shoulder strike. #KD#
Weight lands a vicious elbow to the side of Okunaba's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Weight tries to finish him with strikes but Okunaba still seems able to defend himself so Weight steps back and lets Okunaba get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#CUT#
The cut above Kenton Okunaba's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LightHeavy Weight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenton Okunaba's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Weight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#KD#
Weight drops Okunaba with a beautiful combination! Okunaba stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Weight is looking for the KO!
Weight throws a right hand that Okunaba ducks under and follows up with a left that Okunaba also avoids with ease.#KD#
Weight feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Okunaba sprawling to the canvas! Okunaba rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Weight finish him?!
LightHeavy Weight is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weight tries to clinch up but Okunaba circles away and keeps his distance.
That kick from Okunaba tenderised Weight's leg. Weight is trying to keep his angry face on.
Okunaba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okunaba keeps the fight on the outside.
Weight chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okunaba can pounce on him.
Okunaba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Okunaba walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Weight checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Weight throws a hook but Okunaba blocks it.#T1#
Weight just misses with a punch to the body.
Okunaba swats away the attempt to clinch by Weight.
Okunaba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weight.
Weight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okunaba tries to counter by closing the distance.
Weight wants to clinch up but Okunaba keeps it at a distance.
Okunaba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weight.
Okunaba wants to counter with a clinch but Weight pushes him away.
Weight scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Okunaba doesn't seem bothered though.
Okunaba throws a head kick that misses.
Weight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okunaba.#T2#
Weight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weight throws a head kick that misses.
Okunaba is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Weight looks to score with a jab to the body but Okunaba is just out of range.
LightHeavy Weight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okunaba throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL#
and Weight counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Weight.
Weight avoiding damage as Okunaba throws knees to the body.
Weight tries to throw a body punch but Okunaba avoids it by throwing Weight back against the cage.
Okunaba tries to throw a body punch but Weight avoids it by throwing Okunaba back against the cage.
Okunaba prevents a body shot from Weight.
Okunaba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Weight blocks it with crossed arms.
Okunaba takes an elbow to the forehead.
Okunaba takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Weight scores with a hook to the body.
Okunaba is breathing heavily.
Weight tries a body shot but Okunaba blocks it.
Okunaba tries a body shot but Weight blocks it.
Weight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
LightHeavy Weight has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Weight as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weight. #T3#
Weight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Weight - that landed with a thud.
Weight lands a shoulder strike.
Weight pushes Okunaba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weight gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Weight lands a hook that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
Weight is leaning against Okunaba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Weight lands on the inside with an uppercut. #KD#
Weight drops Okunaba onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Okunaba is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weight tries to throw a body punch but Okunaba avoids it by throwing Weight back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Weight - that landed with a thud.
Weight presses Okunaba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Weight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Okunaba backwards.
Nice body punch from Weight.
Weight misses with a body punch.
Weight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Weight lands a shoulder strike.
Weight is leaning against Okunaba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Clinched against the cage, Weight lands a big elbow that drops Okunaba! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Okunaba is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). LightHeavy Weight!
After the fight, LightHeavy Weight was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
MFN 339: Manne vs. Del Toro
Date: Aug 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Okunaba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Okunaba crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from LeBlanc - the referee stops the clock and Okunaba gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says LeBlanc. Okunaba manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
LeBlanc has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School Of Fighting in the buildup to the fight.
LeBlanc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Okunaba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okunaba thows a body kick. LeBlanc tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Okunaba scores with a kick to the body.
LeBlanc throws a series of punches but Okunaba moves out of range.
Okunaba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Okunaba pushes LeBlanc up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okunaba.
Okunaba misses with a punch on the inside.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LeBlanc avoids it.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but LeBlanc avoids the damage to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okunaba tries to work over LeBlanc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okunaba lands a nice knee to the body.
Okunaba pushes LeBlanc back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Okunaba blocks an uppercut.
LeBlanc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okunaba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LeBlanc is defending well for now.
LeBlanc working hard to break the clinch.
LeBlanc pushes Okunaba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
LeBlanc trying to control the position but instead, Okunaba has worked for underhooks and has pushed LeBlanc into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for LeBlanc.
LeBlanc lands an elbow inside.
Okunaba tries to land a knee to the head but LeBlanc blocks with his arms.
Okunaba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
LeBlanc lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
LeBlanc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okunaba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okunaba works on LeBlanc's body with a couple of short punches.
Okunaba tries to land knees in the clinch but LeBlanc avoids the damage to the body.
LeBlanc managing to block the knees to the body from Okunaba.
LeBlanc misses with an elbow over the top.
Okunaba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okunaba throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Okunaba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LeBlanc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okunaba.
LeBlanc takes a knee right on the jaw!
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!
Okunaba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okunaba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LeBlanc's elbow.
Okunaba blocking some punches.
Okunaba lands a right hand.
Okunaba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okunaba looking to throw knees to the head but LeBlanc is blocking nicely.
LeBlanc throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Okunaba unloads a knee to the mid-section. LeBlanc lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
LeBlanc lands an uppercut.
LeBlanc creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Okunaba's defenses.
Okunaba crunches a lovely knee into LeBlanc's ribcage.
Okunaba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but LeBlanc blocks it with crossed arms.
LeBlanc tries to throw a body punch but Okunaba avoids it by throwing LeBlanc back against the cage. #BC#
LeBlanc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Okunaba.
LeBlanc stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okunaba.
Okunaba moves out of range as LeBlanc throws a body kick.
LeBlanc displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okunaba throws out the jab.
A head kick by Okunaba misses
and LeBlanc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
LeBlanc smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Okunaba lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Okunaba, right into the meat.
Okunaba closes the distance but LeBlanc moves to the side
and LeBlanc counters with a body kick.
Okunaba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okunaba avoids the body shot from LeBlanc.
#T4#
Okunaba misses with a body shot.
LeBlanc connects with a single shot there.
Okunaba throws a feint and then finishes with a kick 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!
Okunaba stuns LeBlanc with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Okunaba looks for the body kick but LeBlanc saw that one coming.
Okunaba misses with a jab to the body
and Okunaba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okunaba misses with a kick to the body
and LeBlanc counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - LeBlanc throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LeBlanc checks the leg kick.
Good work by LeBlanc as he checks the leg kick.
LeBlanc lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#
It looks like Kenton Okunaba has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okunaba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenton Okunaba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenton Okunaba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Okunaba cracks a nice hook into LeBlanc's ribs.
Okunaba looks to score with a jab to the body but LeBlanc is just out of range.
LeBlanc slips a straight right by Okunaba.
Okunaba scores with a body shot.
Okunaba moves out of range as LeBlanc throws a body kick.
LeBlanc moves away from the strike by Okunaba.
Okunaba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LeBlanc thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kenton Okunaba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okunaba scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick from Okunaba misses.
LeBlanc appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba misses with a leg kick
and LeBlanc counters with an outside leg kick.
Okunaba misses the shot to the body.
LeBlanc looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okunaba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
LeBlanc stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Okunaba tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okunaba attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
LeBlanc is looking for a counter combo.
A thudding body kick lands there by Okunaba!
Claude LeBlanc is winning the standup battle so far.
LeBlanc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Okunaba looks for the body kick but LeBlanc saw that one coming.
LeBlanc stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okunaba.
LeBlanc takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Okunaba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
LeBlanc swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
LeBlanc will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Okunaba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Okunaba there as he acknowledges the shot.
Okunaba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Okunaba throws a low kick but LeBlanc moves out of range easily. #T2#
LeBlanc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okunaba.
Okunaba misses with a low kick.
LeBlanc walks forward, straight into a front kick from Okunaba.
LeBlanc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okunaba is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
LeBlanc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBlanc takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A thudding body kick lands there by Okunaba!
The fighters circling - LeBlanc throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LeBlanc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Okunaba instigates a clinch.
Okunaba blocks the elbow strike.
LeBlanc misses with some punches.
Kenton Okunaba seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
LeBlanc avoiding damage as Okunaba throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeBlanc.
Okunaba throws a knee to the head but misses.
LeBlanc managing to block the knees to the body from Okunaba.
Okunaba throws a punch but it's blocked by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc scores with a shot to the side of Okunaba's head.
LeBlanc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Okunaba with an attempt at a knee that misses.
LeBlanc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LeBlanc makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Okunaba.
LeBlanc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LeBlanc is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeBlanc.
Okunaba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okunaba trying to land knees to the body.
Okunaba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Okunaba.
#BC#
LeBlanc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from LeBlanc misses.
Okunaba is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down LeBlanc rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Okunaba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A clash of legs there as LeBlanc blocks the low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okunaba throws a nice outside leg kick.
Okunaba throws a push kick but LeBlanc slaps the foot to one side.
LeBlanc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Okunaba moves away.
LeBlanc has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okunaba.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Okunaba, right into the meat.
LeBlanc with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okunaba throws a push kick but LeBlanc slaps the foot to one side.
LeBlanc throwing a counter right hand but Okunaba manages to avoid it.
LeBlanc throws a head kick but Okunaba moves out of range.
Okunaba throws a low kick but LeBlanc moves out of range easily.
LeBlanc swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from LeBlanc misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kenton Okunaba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kenton Okunaba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
LeBlanc keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Okunaba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LeBlanc.
A bone on bone clash there as LeBlanc blocks the leg kick.
A big right from LeBlanc misses.
LeBlanc on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Okunaba. Okunaba obviously looking to wear him down.
Okunaba slips a straight right by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
LeBlanc avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okunaba feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to LeBlanc's calf.
Okunaba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okunaba finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Okunaba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeBlanc moves away.#T1#
LeBlanc checks a leg kick.
LeBlanc lands a really nice looking cross but Okunaba seems unphased.
Okunaba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Okunaba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LeBlanc pivots, looking for a leg kick but Okunaba is out of range and LeBlanc settles back down.
LeBlanc moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Okunaba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Okunaba lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Okunaba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okunaba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but LeBlanc checks it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Okunaba.
LeBlanc misses with a body kick.
Claude LeBlanc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenton Okunaba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
LeBlanc looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okunaba wants to counter with a clinch but LeBlanc pushes him away.
Okunaba throws a body kick that misses.
Okunaba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and LeBlanc connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Okunaba scrambles back to his feet.
Okunaba lands a right hook to the body.
Okunaba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Okunaba.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okunaba jabs LeBlanc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body punch from Okunaba.
Okunaba looks for the body kick but LeBlanc saw that one coming.
LeBlanc on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
LeBlanc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Okunaba tries to land a body kick
and LeBlanc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okunaba throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
LeBlanc attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Okunaba connects with a leg kick. LeBlanc looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Okunaba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
LeBlanc swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
LeBlanc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LeBlanc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Okunaba throws a body punch but LeBlanc moves out of range.
LeBlanc takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
LeBlanc jabs at Okunaba's body.
LeBlanc's corner calls for a 1-2. LeBlanc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Okunaba throws a leg kick which misses LeBlanc's front leg but catches the back leg as LeBlanc tries to avoid it. #T4#
LeBlanc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okunaba.
Okunaba throws a body punch but LeBlanc moves out of range.
Okunaba blocks a leg kick.
LeBlanc throws a nice looking combination but Okunaba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeBlanc misses with a wild body shot.
LeBlanc sets himself, and Okunaba steps forward looking for the clinch! LeBlanc avoids it this time.
Okunaba misses with a body kick.
LeBlanc checks a low kick from Okunaba.
As Okunaba backs away, LeBlanc returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Okunaba lands a front kick.
Okunaba misses with a body shot.
Okunaba thuds a left hand into LeBlanc's body.
Nice shot lands for LeBlanc.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenton Okunaba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Okunaba 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenton Okunaba!
During a confident post fight interview, Kenton Okunaba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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