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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Lux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okafor.
Lux moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Okafor jabs Lux right on the nose. Lux blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Lux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okafor, pushing him back against the cage.
Okafor is looking to break free of the clinch but Lux has double underhooks.
Lux is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Okafor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lux prevents Okafor from breaking the clinch.
Okafor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lux slows down the pace here.
Lux tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Okafor just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lux with a knee to the head.
Okafor is trying to force a seperation but Lux has the dominant position.#T1#
Okafor working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Lux breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Lux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okafor, pushing him back against the cage.
Lux looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zen Lux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okafor effectively controlling the action here.
Lux misses with an elbow strike.
Lux jumps guard but Okafor stands there with Lux around his waist. Lux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Okafor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lux has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Okafor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Okafor leaning against his opponent.
#T2#
Lux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Okafor walks away with a smile on his face. Lux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okafor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lux scrambles back to his feet.
Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lux.
Lux throws a big counter combination but Okafor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lux throws a head kick that Okafor semi-blocks.
Okafor wants to slow Lux down by chopping away at his legs.
Okafor throws a right and a left that Lux avoids nicely.
Lux has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Zen Lux has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lux throws a head kick but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor misses with a wild combination.
Okafor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lux appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lux has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Okafor. Those never looked like landing.
Lux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ben Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Okafor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Okafor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lux.
Okafor misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Okafor!
Okafor tries to clinch up.
Okafor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lux lands with a nice body kick.
Lux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okafor can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Okafor gets a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lux - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T4#
Okafor tries to circle away but Lux has him pinned against the cage.
Lux can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Okafor breaks the clinch.
Okafor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor misses with a low kick as Lux jumps back.
Okafor sizes up Lux with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Lux instigates a clinch.
Lux is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lux is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Okafor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zen Lux's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Lux.
Okafor scores with a leg kick.
Okafor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lux appears to be looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from Okafor misses.
As Okafor looks to move away, Lux throws a big counter combo but Okafor just gets out of the way.
Okafor scores with a punch to the head.
Lux checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lux blocks a head kick by Okafor.
Okafor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Lux moves into range and clinches up with Okafor.
Lux misses with a knee strike.
Okafor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Lux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okafor tries to bum rush Lux with a series of wild strikes but Lux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Lux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okafor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Okafor tries to bum rush Lux with a series of wild strikes but Lux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Lux moves into range and clinches up with Okafor.#BC#
Lux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lux.
Okafor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lux lands a head kick. Okafor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lux dives in and grabs Okafor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Okafor pushes down on Lux's head and hops out.
Lux tries to clinch up.
Okafor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okafor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Okafor is breathing heavily.#T2#
Okafor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okafor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Okafor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lux somewhat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor is looking to break free of the clinch but Lux has double underhooks.
Lux working aggressively here.
#T3#
Lux leaning his opponent against the cage.
Okafor letting Lux take a breather here.
Okafor is trying to push Lux away but Lux has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lux has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Okafor after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zen Lux. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Okafor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okafor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lux scores with a leg kick.
#T4#
Okafor misses with a wild combination.
Okafor keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Okafor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Okafor wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Lux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Okafor slips a jab and a cross from Lux.
Ben Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okafor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Okafor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lux shoots in for a double leg but Okafor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Okafor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lux is looking for a counter combo.
No joy there for Okafor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Okafor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Okafor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zen Lux's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Okafor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Okafor throws a series of punches but Lux moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Okafor.
Lux shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Okafor but Okafor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Okafor does no damage.
Lux darts in looking for a takedown but Okafor gets double underhooks and turns Lux into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zen Lux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Okafor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Okafor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lux backwards.
Lux tries to pull guard but Okafor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lux keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Okafor's efforts to push away.#T1##BC2#
Okafor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lux moves out of range of the leg kick from Okafor.
Lux throws a big counter combination but Okafor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lux dives in and grabs Okafor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Okafor pushes down on Lux's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Danga de danga de dang - Okafor scores with a four punch combination!
Okafor is looking to score with low kicks.
Lux tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Okafor manages to circle out of the way.
Okafor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Okafor wants it to stay on the feet.
Lux dodges the punch combination from Okafor.
#T2#
Okafor lands a nice shot to the body.
Okafor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Okafor motions for Lux to come forward. Okafor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lux lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Okafor feints and then cracks Lux's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lux down.
Ben Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okafor wants to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okafor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lux backs up against the cage.
#CL#
Lux moves into the clinch.
Okafor is trying to break the clinch but Lux has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Lux taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Okafor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Okafor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lux keeps control of Okafor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lux jumps guard but Okafor stands there with Lux around his waist. Lux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Okafor manages to break the clinch.
Okafor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okafor throws a low kick but Lux avoids it.
Lux fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4#
Okafor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Lux darts in and clinches Okafor up against the cage.
Okafor is trying to break the clinch but Lux is controlling him.
Okafor is trying to break the clinch but Lux has him pressed against the cage.
Okafor wants to get back to striking at distance but Lux won't allow it.
Okafor stops a takedown attempt from Lux.
Lux tries to score a body lock takedown but Okafor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Okafor breaks from the clinch.
Lux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okafor can pounce on him.
Zen Lux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ben Okafor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lux misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Okafor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Okafor 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Okafor!
Ben Okafor thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Hammond tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Okafor swivels and escapes.
Okafor throws a series of punches but Hammond avoids them all with ease.
Hammond tries to score a power double leg takedown but Okafor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hammond somewhat.
Peter Hammond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Okafor closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Okafor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okafor slaps away a takedown attempt from Hammond, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ben Okafor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Hammond.
Hammond darts in looking for a takedown but Okafor gets double underhooks and turns Hammond into the cage.
Hammond shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Okafor defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Hammond with that takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Okafor. That's going to slow Hammond down. #T1#
Okafor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hammond takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab by Okafor.#ROC#
Hammond is rocked!
Okafor seems to be stalking Hammond here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Hammond drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ben Okafor!
During a confident post fight interview, Ben Okafor 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: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Noir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Noir blocks a leg kick.
Okafor looks for the body kick but Noir saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Noir. Those never looked like landing.
Okafor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Noir lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Noir just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Noir blocks the leg kick.
#CL#
Noir has Okafor up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Okafor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir tries to clinch but Okafor is having none of it.
Okafor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okafor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ben Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Okafor counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Okafor misses with a leg kick.
Noir avoids a punch combination nicely.
Okafor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Noir is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Okafor.
Okafor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Okafor wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kela Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Noir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Noir.
Okafor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Okafor throws a lazy body kick
and Noir counters with a stiff right hand.
Noir fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Noir dives in for a single leg takedown but Okafor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
Okafor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okafor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Noir closes the distance and clinches up with Okafor, looking for a takedown. Noir pushes Okafor against the cage but Okafor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Okafor wants to slow Noir down by chopping away at his legs.
Okafor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noir misses with a two punch combination.
Noir rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Okafor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor throws a right and a left that Noir avoids nicely.
Okafor throws a leg kick but Noir moved away.
Noir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Okafor looks to score with a jab to the body but Noir is just out of range.
Okafor looks winded!
Noir checks the leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Okafor.#T3##CL#
Noir takes the fight into the clinch.
Noir tries to pull guard but Okafor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Noir is working for takedown but Okafor is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Noir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okafor is looking to score with low kicks.
Okafor throws the kick towards the body but Noir avoids it.#CL#
Okafor gets tackled into the cage by Noir. Noir maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Okafor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Okafor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Noir drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T4#
Okafor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Noir has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Okafor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Okafor is trying to break the clinch but Noir is controlling him.
Noir is trying to pull guard but Okafor has him pressed against the cage.
Okafor working hard to break the clinch.
Noir holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Okafor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Okafor misses with a kick to the body.
Kela Noir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Okafor looks for the body kick but Noir saw that one coming.
Noir avoids the head kick by Okafor.
Ben Okafor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okafor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Noir counters with a right hand to the body.
Okafor throws a head kick but Noir moves out of range.
Okafor misses with a body kick.
Okafor throws a low kick, looking for Noir's leg but Noir calmly moves out of range.
Okafor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Noir gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Noir breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Noir.
Okafor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Noir's calf.
Nice body kick from Okafor.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Noir. #CL#
Noir gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Noir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Okafor misses.
Okafor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Okafor is breathing heavily.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Noir gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Noir misses with a knee strike.
Noir can't get the takedown.
Noir looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kela Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okafor tries to break free but Noir pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Noir tries to pull guard but Okafor holds him up against the cage and eventually Noir drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Noir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Okafor misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Noir counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Noir.
Okafor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Noir is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Noir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okafor thumps Noir with a low kick.
Ben Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor throws a leg kick but Noir sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Okafor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Noir shoots in for a takedown but Okafor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
Noir throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Okafor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okafor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Noir fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Okafor throws a solid leg kick but Noir takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Okafor.
Okafor throws a body kick that misses.
Noir is looking for a counter combo.
Noir takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Okafor throws a leg kick but Noir moved away.
Okafor throws a chopping leg kick but Noir manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Noir seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A combination from Okafor does no damage.
Noir went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Okafor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Okafor. #T4#
Noir takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Noir throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Okafor on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor throws a body kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Noir misses its target.
Okafor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Noir looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Okafor misses with a kick to the body.
Okafor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Noir.
Okafor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Noir.
Okafor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Okafor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Noir looks to clinch
and Okafor counters with a three punch combo that has Noir backing up. Noir nods at Okafor to acknowledge the strikes.
Noir moves out of range of the body kick from Okafor.
Noir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Okafor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Okafor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okafor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Okafor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Noir counters with a nice uppercut.
Noir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Okafor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Okafor looks to land a body kick but Noir moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir feints a jab promting Okafor to slip. Noir then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Okafor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Noir with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Noir is looking to clinch.
Okafor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Noir scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Noir shoots in looking for a takedown. Okafor tries to sprawl out of it but Noir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Okafor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Noir shoots in for a takedown but Okafor shows good takedown defense.
Noir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Okafor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Noir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Noir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kela Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Noir looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okafor is looking to slow Noir down with leg kicks.
Okafor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T2#
Okafor misses with a wild combination.
Okafor takes a swing at Noir's ribcage but misses.
Noir moves out of range of the body kick from Okafor.
Noir throws a head kick that half lands.
Okafor loads up on a big right hand but Noir slips the punch.
Okafor just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor throws a leg kick
and Noir counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Noir closes this distance looking for a takedown but Okafor circles away.
Noir fails with a takedown attempt.
Okafor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okafor misses with a body kick.
Noir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Okafor throws a body kick that misses.
Noir lands a head shot.
A combination from Okafor does no damage.
Noir throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Okafor's waist but Okafor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Noir off to one side.
Okafor throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Noir instigates a clinch.
Noir has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Okafor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Okafor breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Okafor.
#T4#
Noir fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Okafor cracks the inside of Noir's front leg.
A leg kick checked by Noir.#CL#
Noir fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Okafor, pushing him back against the cage.
Okafor is trying to break the clinch but Noir has him pressed against the cage.
Noir is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Noir throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Noir working Okafor over with knees to the body.#BC#
Noir breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kela Noir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ben Okafor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okafor slips under a jab from Noir.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Okafor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Okafor 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Okafor!
A relieved looking Ben Okafor 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Ben Okafor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ben Okafor jabs at Bradley Okafor's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ben Okafor.
Sloppy strikes from Ben Okafor. Those never looked like landing.
Ben Okafor lands a high kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Bradley Okafor has been cut.
Ben Okafor feints and then cracks Bradley Okafor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bradley Okafor down.
Bradley Okafor takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A chopping leg kick lands by Ben Okafor.
Ben Okafor throws a sloppy head kick and Bradley Okafor moves out of range easily.
Ben Okafor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bradley Okafor.
Bradley Okafor throws a head kick but Ben Okafor moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bradley Okafor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bradley Okafor fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Ben Okafor. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Ben Okafor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bradley Okafor shoots in looking for a takedown. Ben Okafor tries to sprawl out of it but Bradley Okafor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ben Okafor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ben Okafor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Okafor.
Ben Okafor scores with a spinning back kick!
Ben Okafor throws a good cross that connects.
Bradley Okafor walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ben Okafor.
Bradley Okafor shoots in for a takedown but Ben Okafor shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Bradley Okafor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bradley Okafor looks winded!
Bradley Okafor stops Ben Okafor from getting back to his feet.
Bradley Okafor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Bradley Okafor prevents Ben Okafor from standing back up.
Bradley Okafor is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradley Okafor controlling the position easily from mount. #SU2#
Bradley Okafor stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T3#
Ben Okafor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bradley Okafor dives in and grabs Ben Okafor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ben Okafor pushes down on Bradley Okafor's head and hops out.
Bradley Okafor moves out of range of the body kick from Ben Okafor.
Bradley Okafor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ben Okafor as he avoids it easily.
Ben Okafor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bradley Okafor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bradley Okafor drops his hands momentarily and Ben Okafor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bradley Okafor crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ben Okafor - the referee stops the clock and Bradley Okafor gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ben Okafor. Bradley Okafor manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2#
Bradley Okafor takes the fight into the clinch.
Bradley Okafor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ben Okafor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ben Okafor tries to break free but Bradley Okafor pushes him back against the cage.#T4##TD2#
Bradley Okafor is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ben Okafor can't fight it off and eventually Bradley Okafor manages to take the fight to the floor. Ben Okafor looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ben Okafor wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bradley Okafor manages to pass to side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR#
Bradley Okafor controlling the action here.
Bradley Okafor lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Okafor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bradley Okafor's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Bradley Okafor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ben Okafor to the ground. Bradley Okafor is now in Ben Okafor's guard.
Ben Okafor wants to stand and escape but Bradley Okafor is having none of it.
Ben Okafor wants to get back to his feet but Bradley Okafor passes into half guard.
Ben Okafor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bradley Okafor can do to turn this around?
Ben Okafor wants to get back to his feet.
Bradley Okafor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bradley Okafor slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ben Okafor is trying to stand back up but Bradley Okafor is controlling him
Bradley Okafor trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ben Okafor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bradley Okafor circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Bradley Okafor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ben Okafor's guard.
Bradley Okafor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Bradley Okafor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bradley Okafor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bradley Okafor is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Bradley Okafor forces his way into half guard.
Ben Okafor tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bradley Okafor manages to move to mount!
Bradley Okafor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bradley Okafor with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
Bradley Okafor looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bradley Okafor with good strikes from the mount here!
Bradley Okafor controlling the position easily from mount.
Bradley Okafor fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#SUB2#
Bradley Okafor has isolated one of Ben Okafor's arms. Ben Okafor looking to fight him off but Bradley Okafor twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bradley Okafor!
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